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The Most Stressful Situations You Can Encounter
We talk about the dangers of stress often. It’s been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, metabolism problems, colds, depression, obesity, migraines and even breast cancer. That’s why we’re going to tell you about some of the most stressful situations you can encounter. If you’re dealing with any of these, it’s important that you take extra care of yourself. We got this from the researchers at Condé Nast Publications.
- A bad job. Dr. Pamela Peeke, a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, says when you deal with pressure at work day-in and day-out, that’s a 9 on a stress scale of 1 to 10. It’s chronic stress - which means your body is constantly flooded with cortisol and adrenaline. 80% of all the major illnesses I just mentioned are thought to be associated with chronic stress. That’s because over time, these stress hormones can weaken your immune system, so it’s harder for your body to fight diseases.
- Someone you love passes away. The death of a close friend or family member is technically temporary stress, but because it’s so intense, and getting past something this painful tends to take a long time, Dr. Peeke says that grieving often snowballs into chronic, unhealthy anxiety. Any kind of long-term stress that make you feel helpless, hopeless or defeated can veer into toxic territory.
- Money is tight. A survey from the American Psychological Association found that nearly 80% of people are more concerned about money right now than they are about their relationships, work, and even family responsibilities. Unfortunately, cash flow problems and credit card debt don’t tend to vanish overnight, so this type of stress also becomes chronic. One national poll found that 44% of people who worry about debt suffer from migraines, and one in five report serious depression. That’s in contrast to only 4% of those without major money problems. Dr. Peeke says that having a plan in place to pay down your debt will help. Feeling powerless when it comes to fixing your finances is the problem. The more control you have over the situation, the less damaging it will be to your physical and mental health.
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The origin of this gesture is speculative, and quite possibly thousands of years old. It is identified as the digitus impudicus ("impudent finger") in Ancient Roman writings[1] and reference is made to using the finger in the ancient Greek comedy The Clouds by Aristophanes. It was defined there as a gesture intended to insult another person. The widespread usage of the finger in many cultures is likely due to the geographical influence of the Roman Empire and Greco-Roman civilization. Another possible origin of this gesture can be found in the first-century Mediterranean world, where extending the digitus impudicus was one of many methods used to divert the ever present threat of the evil eye.[2]
Another possible origin is the phallic imagery of the raised middle finger (the middle finger being the longest finger on the human hand), similar to the Italian version of the bent elbow insult. Also, there is a variation of the finger where it can be done by performing The Fangul, by sticking out the finger during the throwing motion.
A popular urban legend states that during the Hundred Years' War, the French would cut off the middle fingers of captured English archers so they would be unable to use their bows, and that after the Battle of Agincourt, the victorious English showed the French that their middle fingers were still intact.[3]. This legend is also said of the V sign.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Why Do We Buy So Much Junk?
With the economy in a tailspin, a lot of us have cut way back on our spending. Cutting corners on everything from our morning latte, to the clothes we buy, to the gifts we gave over the holidays. As we look around at our cluttered shelves, packed closets and chaotic countertops, an important question comes up: Why in the world did we buy all this junk in the first place?
According to Newsweek magazine columnist Anna Quindlen – we’ve been on a buying binge for decades. A binge fueled by constant TV commercials and the ever-present credit cards. Back in the “olden days,” kids were thrilled to get an orange in their Christmas stocking and people gave practical gifts – things they needed, like a new winter coat, or six pairs of warm socks. Today, if the Christmas tree isn’t packed with the hottest handbags and videogames – things we want but don’t necessarily need – we’re disappointed. There’s another difference. Back in the day, people saved up to buy a winter coat, they paid cash for the orange, and if a kid got money as a gift, their parents took them to the bank so they could deposit it in a savings account. Today, when most people want something, they plunk down the plastic. Whether they can pay the bill in full or not. It’s one of the main reasons we’re overwhelmed by debt. In fact, within two years, Americans alone will be one trillion dollars in the hole on credit-card debt. We also spend huge amounts of money to replace things that don’t need replacing. Like dumping cathode-ray tube TVs for pricey flat-screen models, just because they look cool. Another example: The average person North American replaces a cell phone every 16 months. Not because it’s old or broken – but because it’s out of style.
As Miss Quindlen says, stuff doesn’t bring salvation. It’s the memories and stories attached to the stuff that does. Like the fact that the teapot in your kitchen was your grandmother’s favorite – or the painting over your fireplace is a souvenir from your honeymoon. So, how can you tell what possessions have meaning in your life? Ask yourself what you’d grab if your house was on fire. I can guarantee it won’t be your fancy microwave, your DVD collection, or the singing Billy the Bass plaque hanging in your den.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Provocative Thought
"It is much harder to ask the right question than it is to find the right answer to the wrong question." E.E. Morison
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Don't Make These Money Mistakes
We’ve all made some minor mistakes with our money. Maybe you splurged on an expensive dinner, and had to trim your grocery budget for the week. Or you just HAD to have that purse in the window at Bloomingdales. Yes, these things can put a crimp in your bank account, but you’ll probably recover from them relatively unscathed. On the other hand, some money mistakes can cost you BIG TIME, even though they seem small. Here are a few things you shouldn’t do, EVER. We got these from Real Simple magazine. 
- Missing a mortgage payment, or sending it in late. Why? Because one late payment can knock 100 points off your credit score overnight, which will affect your ability to get the best interest rates on car loans, credit cards and so on. So what should you do if you’re strapped for cash? April Lewis-Parks, director of education for Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, says if you’re unable to make your payment, call your lender right away. They have hardship departments that may work out another payment arrangement for you for six months. Don’t risk getting behind and losing your home.
- You keep longer-term money in a basic savings account. If you do this, your money will earn around 2% interest, and that won’t be on par with inflation, which averages about 3%. So, only leave $2,000 to $3,000 in a basic savings account for immediate needs, and put the rest in a money-market mutual fund. According to financial advisor Kathryn Nusbaum, these accounts are fundamentally secure. They also have a better chance of surpassing inflation and making more money than a traditional savings account does. For example, if you put $20,000 in a money-market mutual fund as opposed to a savings account, you’ll end up with an extra $7,000 dollars after 10 years.
- You wait too long to submit a health insurance claim. You and your doctor could BOTH be stiffed by the insurance company, and your doctor could demand the whole fee from YOU! So, know your insurance company’s filing deadline. If the doctor’s office was late filing and tries to collect the entire fee from you, pay your co-insurance and dispute the rest with your doctor. If they filed late – they should absorb the difference.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Average Penis Size
What research tells us about average penis size
By Cory Silverberg, About.com
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
The results from three studies of penis size where the measurements were taken in a laboratory setting give the following ranges:
- Average penis length (flaccid/not erect): from 3.4 inches to 3.7 inches (8.6 cm to 9.3 cm)
- Average penis length (erect): from 5.1 inches to 5.7 inches (12.9 cm to 14.5 cm)
- Average penis girth (circumference when erect): from 3.5 inches to 3.9 inches (8.8 cm to 10 cm)
These numbers are obviously very different from the sizes we hear (and see) in adult movies, and even the kinds of numbers you read on line. Why such a difference?
Many, possibly most, statistics you read are not from legitimate research, but from marketing companies who want you to feel bad about your penis size (so you’ll buy their product).
Important facts about reports of average penis size
- There is much greater variation in size of flaccid (non-erect) penises than of penises when they are erect. A soft penis that looks large may be roughly the same size when erect as a soft penis that looks smaller.
- Because most men see other penises when they are not erect it can appear as if there is a big difference, and men may be likely to assume their erect penis is much smaller when compared to others.
- Male porn stars are often chosen specifically because they have larger than average penises. Also, there are a variety of techniques used to make penises look bigger on camera. Lighting, camera angle, and even shaving of pubic hair can all make things look bigger on camera.
Problems with research on average penis size
Determining what the average penis size is seems like it shouldn’t be that complicated. It’s a physical body part, you measure it, and repeat hundreds of thousands of times around the world, then take an average. Unfortunately, arriving at an accurate idea of what is an average penis size, is more complicated. Some of the problems with figuring out average penis size include:
- Is penis size considered to be the length, the girth, or both?
- When measuring penis length, where do you start?
- Is penis girth measured at the base of the penis, at the glans (head), or around the shaft?
- Are the people measured in these studies representative of the general population?
- Do all studies include measurements taken by others, or self-reported measurements (which are historically bigger than measurements reported by others)?
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