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July 29th, 2010

And they are not as keen on actual jokes as men often are – they prefer spontaneous wit and they love to be gently teased.

But how do you learn how to be funny?

Again, modelling is the key. Who do you know who is funny? If you don’t know anyone personally, who have you ever seen or heard who was funny? You don’t need to actually become Woody Allen or Timothy Leary, but you can learn a lot by watching them closely.

The inner game of ‘being funny’ is – at least partly – about making unlikely connections. A good comic will take two apparently unrelated subjects and quickly connect them in a funny and unexpected way. If you have ever seen British comedian Paul Merton in action, you will know what I mean. It’s as if there is a kind of high speed scanning process going on – constantly on the lookout for a funny connection and then spinning it into a funny story.

To a large extent, this stuff can be learned, although undoubtedly some people have a natural talent that is beyond current modelling technology.
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FUNNY BUSINESS

July 29th, 2010

FUNNY BUSINESS

0 Comments | Patriot Ledger, The; Quincy, Mass., Jul 3, 2010

It looks like the Gulf Coast oil spill indirectly could be giving Boston hotels a bit of a boost this year. Boston was a strong performer this time around in Priceline.com’s annual survey of the 50 most popular destinations for this Independence Day weekend. The Boston Harbor area moved up to No. 3 from No. 19 on the list a year ago based on popular places for hotel requests on Priceline.com, while the Copley Square area fell slightly to No. 12, from No. 10, according to spokesman Brian Ek. Two other areas – Fenway and North Cambridge/Arlington – charted this year but didn’t make the top 50 last year.

The gains that Boston and other cities saw were partly at the expense of Gulf Coast area cities. New Orleans, the most popular city for July 4 bookings a year ago, plunged to No. 26. And Destin, Fla., another popular Gulf Coast destination, didn’t even make the list at all.

Ek says Boston also benefited from the fact that people are driving more to their destination than in previous years. He says budget cutbacks that have killed fireworks in smaller communities are also helping cities such as Boston.

Chicago’s Millennium Park area topped the list, followed by downtown St. Louis
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Tories would put smokers who quit at top of NHS lists

July 29th, 2010

Tories would put smokers who quit at top of NHS lists

0 Comments | Evening Standard; London (UK), Jun 19, 2007

PEOPLE who cut back on drinking, smoking and fatty foods will go to the head of the queue for treatment under new Tory plans to create an NHS “health miles card”.

David Cameron’s policy review group on health today published its ideas for cutting NHS costs and promoting better public health. Drafted by former health secretary Stephen Dorrell, the report suggests those adopting healthier lifestyles could also get priority for other public services as well as cheaper fresh vegetables and discounted gym membership. “Reward points” could be handed out for “losing weight, receiving immunisations or attending screening programmes”
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Cornershot

July 29th, 2010

Cornershot

0 Comments | Roanoke Times & World News, Jun 15, 2010 | by Lindsey Nair

I learned from my uncle and aunt, both wildlife biologists who have helped with oil spill cleanup, that Dawn dishwashing liquid can work wonders on oil-coated birds. Diluted with water, it is still strong enough to cut through oil without damaging delicate feathers and eyes.

Dawn’s parent company, Procter & Gamble, will donate $1 for every bottle sold (up to $500,000) to the International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Marine Mammal Center. Both groups train rescuers and send them to areas of need, such as the Gulf Coast, which is currently reeling from the effects of the BP oil spill.

Dawn spokeswoman Susan Baba said they hope to reach the $500,000 cap by the end of this month and will start another campaign year in July. They also donate products directly, Baba said, and have sent 7,000 bottles of Dawn to the Gulf Coast since the spill began in April.

Dawn isn’t the only Procter & Gamble product used to help in cleanup efforts, Baba said. The company donates Tide detergent for washing towels used to swaddle birds, and Pepto-Bismol to treat birds who have ingested oil.

But before you organize a Dawn, Tide or Pepto-Bismol drive, you should know the makeshift rescue centers don’t have enough storage space for all that stuff. If you are eager to help, Baba recommends sending a monetary donation to one of the above mentioned nonprofits
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Times; Wellington, New Zealand – A small drop in Oz gene pool

July 29th, 2010

A small drop in Oz gene pool

0 Comments | Sunday Star – Times; Wellington, New Zealand, Jan 14, 2007 | by HILL, Ruth

MANY WERE called – only one was chosen. When an Australian fertility clinic sent an SOS to Kiwi blokes to help its sperm drought, hundreds offered to do their bit.

But a year later, the clinic says just one has made the grade as a donor.

Reproductive Medicine Albury’s programme co-ordinator Ruth Keat said its small newspaper ad here last January brought a deluge of media attention and applications from New Zealand.

Though it is illegal in Australia and New Zealand to pay cash for sperm, it was hoped the offer of a week’s accommodation in Australia would be enticement enough. But most men’s interest flagged when they discovered the commitment required – the forms they would have to fill out, and the time and travel involved.

“Some were under the impression they could just fly over and produce one sample and be on their way.”

Others were ruled out for health reasons or because they had lived in Britain during the period when mad cow disease was rife, or because of “psychological issues”.

After the initial screening process, the number of applicants dwindled to 10, of whom four had their semen tested. Some samples yielded “sub- optimal” results, which meant the sperm was not adequate for fertility treatment purposes or did not survive the freezing and thawing process.

In the end, only one potential donor had acceptable sperm and could fit in with the clinic’s schedule.

But Keat said it wasn’t a wasted effort.

“This is still one more donor than we had before and as a result, there are potentially five children to be born who wouldn’t have otherwise existed, so that’s worth it.”

The Kiwi sperm is still in quarantine and no women have been inseminated with it.

New Zealand fertility clinics – also struggling to attract sperm donors – were outraged at the time by the Australians’ attempts to “poach” Kiwi blokes.

The clinical director of Auckland Hospital’s Fertility Plus, Guy Gudex, said the clinic had one new donor last year, but none of the clinicians spoken to by the Sunday Star-Times supported introducing payments to encourage more donors
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We eat what we think is right,

July 29th, 2010

We eat what we think is right, unaware of the hidden fat and calories. Losing weight can seem impossible if you’re not aware of hidden fat.

In this brief article I am going to show you exactly what the truth really is, exposing some popular myths about losing weight and in the process advises on the best diet.

NO QUICK FORMULA TO WEIGHT LOSS

If you think that by cutting down on food and with a six-week deadline, you can lose weight, you are completely mistaken. This practice is guaranteed to bring your metabolism to a screeching halt! Although, you may lose weight but it’s all bound to return. You may feel nice after having lost some amount but eventually when it catches up, there are chances of your going into a major depression. Also, repeated weight cycling – losing and gaining frequently – is not advisable at all.

The only proven way to lose weight and keep it off is by making permanent lifestyle changes. You must eat healthier, watch portion sizes and be active.
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Manawatu Diary

July 28th, 2010

Manawatu Diary

0 Comments | Manawatu Standard; Palmerston North, New Zealand, Jul 22, 2010

Thursday, July 22

* Dead Tragic, by Michael Nicholas Williams. The cult musical of the 90s returns with the original cast. Who shot who at the Copacabana? What did they do to Maria? (When they did what they did to Maria!) Why did Billy Joe MacAllister jump off the Tallahatchie Bridge? Featuring more than 20 hits (and misses) from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Venue: Centrepoint Theatre. Time: 8pm. Phone: 354 5740.

Friday, July 23

* Ideal Home Show. Held over three days, the Ideal Home Show brings together the best in products and services for the home. Take your time to explore all the sites on display, including indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchens, flooring, appliances, bathrooms, heating, audio systems and more. Entry into the show is free, adding extra value for both visitors and exhibitors. Venue: Arena Manawatu. Time: 10am-6pm. Phone: 354 0498.

* Pre-season: Turbos v Hawke’s Bay. Watch the Manawatu Turbos’ final warm-up match against Hawkes’ Bay at FMG Stadium. Tickets on sale from Ticket Direct outlets – Arena Manawatu, Convention Centre, Regent on Broadway Event Ticketing Centre, Palmerston North i-SITE, Feilding Information Centre and regional i-SITES – or check out ticketdirect.co.nz. Tickets $10 to $35 a person.

Venue: FMG Stadium. Time: 3pm. Phone: 357 2633.

* Dead Tragic, by Michael Nicholas Williams. The cult musical of the 90s returns with the original cast. Who shot who at the Copacabana? What did they do to Maria? (When they did what they did to Maria!) Why did Billy Joe MacAllister jump off the Tallahatchie Bridge? Featuring more than 20 hits (and misses) from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Venue: Centrepoint Theatre. Time: 8pm. Phone: 354 5740.

* Feilding Farmers’ Market. Each Friday, from 9am to 2pm, artisan food producers sell their locally grown produce. Based on national guidelines, it’s an authentic market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, pate, specialty bread, wine, hummus, pesto and more. Venue: Manchester Square. Time: 9am- 2pm. Phone: 323 3318.

Saturday, July 24

* The Light of the Soul. We are immortal beings . . . Learn to align your mind and emotions with our soul. Meditation exercises, prana breathing and third-eye alignment. self realisation. Venue: The Theosophical Centre. Time: 1.30pm-5pm and/or 7.30pm. Phone: 353 2310.

* Ideal Home Show. Held over three days, the Ideal Home Show brings together the best in products and services for the home. Take your time to explore all the sites on display, including indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchens, flooring, appliances, bathrooms, heating, audio systems and more

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GIVEAWAY

July 28th, 2010

GIVEAWAY

0 Comments | Dominion Post; Wellington, New Zealand, Oct 1, 2009

If you’d like an economical alternative to buying bottled water, Brita has the answer. Brita’s filter jugs and bottles remove chlorine and other impurities from tap water, leaving the minerals and fluoride essential for wellbeing in pure, great-tasting water all for less than 10 cents a litre. Now in Warehouse Extra stores. For other stockists, phone 0800 4 BRITA or see brita.co.nz.

We have 10 Brita health packs valued at $100 each to give away. Each contains a Maxtra filter jug, a Fill & Go sports bottle with built-in filter, a cooler bag, gym towel and pedometer
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If you want easy

July 28th, 2010

If you want easy access to skin care and you don’t want to spend a lot of money (but you can if you have it), then you can try Oil Of Olay’s Regenerist line. This product has comparable ingredients to much more expensive skin care options like Strivectin. The results are quite good, excepting very fine lines around your eyes and mouth. For aging skin product lines based on Vitamin C and Vitamin A are very good.

For a real woman eye cream is a necessity. There are no oil glands in the skin directly beneath and above your eyes and you really need to use a cream designed just for that area. Frankly, you can use your eye cream around your mouth area and your neck area too if you want to eliminate having to purchase separate products.

There are plenty of products targeting to slow down the aging process of the skin.
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Satellite TV Service Gains Ground Rapidly in Atlanta-Area.

July 28th, 2010
Satellite TV Service Gains Ground Rapidly in Atlanta-Area.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, May, 2001

By Kathy Brister, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

May 30–Switching from cable to satellite wasn’t as hassle-free as Alec Musard had hoped.

It took two installation appointments before a Dish Network technician — who arrived several hours behind schedule — finally placed a pizza-size satellite receiver on the roof of his East Point home Saturday. By the time the job was finished, it was nearly midnight.

Yet Musard is upbeat about his new service. He said Dish Network employees called him throughout the day to update him on the technician’s whereabouts
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