Hugging Is Good For You Try It And See!

Posted on 24th August 2008 by Susan in Quotes & Inspiration

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Hugging No1

Did you give or receive a Hug today?  Experts say that “four hugs a day keep the doctor away”.  Let’s see … Life’s essentials are:  air, food, water, Hugging, clothing and shelter. (more…)

The Years Best (actual!) Headlines

Posted on 24th August 2008 by Susan in General Silliness

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What DO they teach in journalism courses these days?

Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges

You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?!

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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says

No, really?

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Fawlty Towers – Classic Scenes

Posted on 11th August 2008 by Susan in Movies and TV

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The insane manic slapstick brilliance of John Cleese as Basil Fawlty with a host of crazy co-workers making a mess of everything, makes this one of the classic shows of all time. Wonderful actors in this classic British Comedy TV Series.

Fawlty Towers Classic Scenes

See more Fawlty Towers on YouTube.

The many uses for WD-40

Posted on 10th August 2008 by Susan in Useful Things to Know

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This new segment represents break from tradition in that it may not always be funny. But we thought that some things are just worth knowing! So if you can use these little packages to better your life then wonderful. Here goes!

WD-40. We’ve all used it for starting a wet carburettor or lubricating your bike wheels but did you know all its other uses? Over 2000! – Check out their website here.

WD-40 Well, Who Knew…? (more…)

Giving up wine – a funny short story

Posted on 10th August 2008 by Susan in Jokes & Funny Stories

Grapes and Wine

I was walking down the street when I was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me for a couple of 
dollars for dinner. (more…)

Toot Tone – Fart Transmuting Audio Product

Posted on 8th August 2008 by Susan in Raunchy Stuff

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You’ll never have to risk ruining an important date or business meeting again. This small device will change the sound of your flatulence into a popular mobile ring tone. Toot-Tone. The latest in flatulence protection technology.

Blue Beauty – Slideshow from the Endeavour space shuttle

Posted on 8th August 2008 by Susan in Quotes & Inspiration

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This is astounding….A series of images to show us the wonder of our world from space.

From the Endeavor space shuttle. Thank you to NASA for your endless pursuit of exploration. Oh and happy 50th Birthday!

http://www.ecocover-america.com/media/planet-earth-nasa-slideshow.html

If you haven’t seen it before..enjoy. Susan :-)

Why we need to laugh more

Posted on 6th August 2008 by Susan in About Laughter

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Because it’s a form of self medication.
Because WE CAN … Laughter is a flat out CHOICE.
Because it energises our mind to be creative.
Because it alters the brain neuron chemistry.
Because it increases the hormones that make us feel good – such as ……dopamine and serotonin.
Because it’s convenient.
Because it’s safe.
Because it’s easy to access.
Because there’s no cost.
Because it’s fat free.
Because it burns kilo gules.
Because there’s no cholesterol.
Because you need no elaborate equipment.
Because it can be used anywhere for any reason, almost.
Because there are few, if any, side effects
Because it’s healing to the brain and body.

Dr. Leroy Berk who researches the benefits of laughter…..from California USA……..says…………………..

Laughter is like arobice exercise…….
20 seconds of aerobic laughter gives the body a work-out equivalent to 3 minutes. of hard rowing in terms of giving the heart a work-out”.

LAUGHTER is a bit like changing a babies nappy.

“It may not be permanent, but It sure makes things a whole lot better for a while”