Words to Ponder
We have to ask ourselves whether medicine is to remain a humanitarian and respected profession or a new but depersonalized science in the service of prolonging life rather than diminishing human suffering.
-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
To know a person's religion we need not listen to his profession of faith but must find his brand of intolerance. -Eric Hoffer
When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow. -Anaïs Nin
Obesity Tsunami
More than half a billion people, or one in 10 adults worldwide, are obese -- more than double the number in 1980. Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of U.S. medical spending or an estimated $147 billion a year.
Except for smoking, obesity is now the number one preventable cause of death in this country. Three hundred thousand people die of obesity every year.
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Brian Williams on Obama’s Botched Oath of Office
A little humor for today ~ Last night on The Late Show with Dave Letterman Brian Williams humorous take on Obama’s Botched Oath of Office. I love this guys sense of humor.
Posted in Humor, Politics
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Do you salt?
Last night on the way back from the airport from picking up my husband we stopped in town at Brighton Bar & Grill for dinner. It’s a local restaurant that we’ve been going to for years, the sort that the … Continue reading
Worst Trans-Fattiest Foods in Supermarkets
Ready for another top 10 worst foods? This one is the worst trans-fattiest foods in the supermarket. Do you buy any of these? The only one I’ve bought is the Kraft Mac & Cheese and that was years ago when … Continue reading
BlackBerry Storm Input
My current Verizon phone needs updating and I’m seeking input from anyone who has the new Verizon BlackBerry Storm. I’ve held off, waiting for problems since it’s release (buggy and unresponsive) to be resolved. I also do not want to … Continue reading
Top 20 Worst Foods for Women
According to Eat This, Not That restaurants’ use clever marketing ploys, meals geared toward women can actually be some of the worst options on the menu. That turkey sandwich or veggie burger may sound quite healthy when in actuality it’s … Continue reading
U.S. Airways passenger plane down in NY river
A U.S. Airways plane came down in the Hudson River off New York City on Thursday, and remained afloat in the frigid waters. Local media said the plane was an Airbus with 146 passengers and five crew which had just … Continue reading
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Hold on Keebler and Austin Peanut Butter Crackers
Kellogg Company announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin® and Keebler® branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich … Continue reading
This Week’s Health News
Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter | Health | Reuters Obese Americans now outweigh the merely overweight | Health | Reuters Will Americans put on recession pounds? | Health | Reuters Gardasil again denied approval for women 27-45 | Health … Continue reading
Winter Fruit
What’s your favorite winter fruit? Mine has to be clementines, I absolutely love these little oranges! Actually it’s not an orange, it’s a cross between an orange and a Chinese mandarin. They’re small, sweet, seedless and easy to peel. History: … Continue reading
German billionaire kills self
I guess being worth $9.2 billion isn’t enough in this tough economy! Somehow I can’t bring myself too feel sorry for the guy when so many are truly hurting and worried about the necessities such as making the mortgage payment … Continue reading
