Generally you probably think of a “sport” as something you do to burn off all of the calories in the food you’ve eaten. But can eating be a sport in and of itself? According to competitive eaters worldwide it can be!
Think about the last big meal you ate — maybe a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner when you stuffed yourself silly with more food in a meal than you might typically eat in a day. Think about how full you felt after that meal, when you weren’t even sure you could get dessert down, no matter how much you wanted that slice of pumpkin pie. Now picture yourself eating that meal ten times as fast. Imagine that one over-filled [...]
Why Wednesday? Job stress! But wasn’t it supposed to be Monday blues?
If you go by popular songs, it is Monday that is the most depressing. The lyricists got it all wrong, says a recent study. It is Wednesday that is the darkest day!
People are most likely to kill themselves in the middle of the week, not the beginning and not the end. The study reveals that about 25% of suicides occur on Wednesdays, which is the highest, and 14% on Mondays or Saturdays, which is the second highest suicide rate. If you make it through Wednesday, good news! You have a better chance of survival, as Thursdays have the least number of suicides with the rate being only [...]
May has been a bad month for the United States Army, with the number of suicides by the soldiers reaching a crescendo. Out of the 17 suicides, one is confirmed and the others are suspected suicide cases and under investigation.
Army statistics reveal an upward trend for the second year in a row and the figures show an increase from the month of April. The total number of suicides since January of this year is at 82. In 2008, 133 army suicides have been recorded, which is the highest ever.
The Army does not call it a “confirmed suicide” unless it has been proved and labels it as “potential suicide” until the investigation over a death is complete and reported.
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Vampires may be a hot trend right now because of the Twilight films and the True Blood series, but do the latest incarnations of vampire characters hold up to those of the past? Vampires have transformed from grotesque to romantic characters (and back) over the years. These 13 vampire movies with bite will take you through some of my favorites, which really run the gamut.
13. Dracula, Dead and Loving It
I don’t normally like “stupid” comedies. I don’t often like parody films either. But somehow Mel Brooks always seems to win me over, and his Dracula, Dead and Loving It is no exception. Leslie Nielsen stars as the Count himself, offering up just the right mix of comedy and [...]
Usually when books are remade into movies, there is found to be a whole lot of difference. We have seen this happen with many movies in the past and this is true of the latest adaptation of the book written by Vikas Swarup, into the movie, “Slumdog Millionaire” directed by Danny Boyle. In spite of the differences, the movie was praised to the skies as one of the best movies of recent times and attracted quite a few voluptuous black ladies – the Oscars!
The book, titled “Q&A” is also a rags-to-riches story, where it talks about how the protagonist, Ram Mohammed Thomas, who is a tea stall waiter, wins the big prize on a TV game show. He is [...]
J.J. Abrams is possibly the smartest film maker on earth right now. With Star Trek, he managed to make fun at some of the silly aspects of the original, while being respectful and paying homage to the old series. He wanted to provide a 21st century Trek but also understood the importance of respecting the source material and fans of the series that have been around for more than 40 years.
The best part is that one does not need to know much about Star Trek to be able to enjoy this movie. Abrams ensured that every character is given a background and history so that viewers know a little about each character.
The action scenes rival anything in Transformers [...]
What would you pay for a plate of pasta? According to statistics, you are willing to pay top dollar for well-made pasta because you value a quality meal. Despite the recession, statistics reveal that even the most price-conscious patron is willing to shell down a high price for a good meal. Surely gourmet gluttony is not a sin?
The packed high-end restaurants make you wonder if the financial situation is so bad after all. The body language of people eagerly waiting to get inside these expensive restaurants says “money doesn’t matter tonight,” even if they know they are going to be spending above $500 per head.
Agreed, the wonderful aromas, the soft music, the well-dressed clientele – all create a [...]
Major medical achievements that have never been attempted before with the potential of saving lives are considered medical miracles. Rightly so, because there are millions of people in this world that suffer from conditions that have no cure and they go through life facing the eventuality of death bravely as it is not in their hands or in the doctors hands to save them.
Recently, there were two cases of a baby with a problem in the brain and a teenager with a heart condition; both of whom would not have had the chance of survival if not for the doctors that took the risk of following their heart and performing never-before performed surgeries.
We use glue to stick things [...]
Are you moving across the state or country? With millions of Americans moving each year, the fact is that even the most organized may not remember every little detail – or every item. You can increase the chances of moving everything important by trying to remember and making a note of all the things that can possibly be “out of sight and out of mind.”
Here are a few things people usually tend to overlook when moving:
Medical Records – Your family medical records as well as veterinary records of your pet. It helps to obtain certified copies of these documents. You may need to get a notarized letter to get them. You can also try transferring the current prescriptions [...]
Owning an island is the ultimate status symbol; apart from that, these private island kingdoms also afford privacy, peace and tranquility to celebrities who are always in the public eye.
Gwyneth Paltrow wanted to experience a secluded life on an island and spent three days on an uninhabited Caribbean island. She has only taken with her three oranges, a sack of rice, mosquito net, aspirin, camera, notebook and some utensils. She later revealed that she now understands why people who get stuck on a Caribbean island never want to return.
Private islands have become the new craze and every celebrity worth their salt wants to own one.
Sir Richard Branson – Necker and Moskito Islands, Caribbean Sea; Makepeace Island, Noosa [...]
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