Blonde Joke

FINALLY...THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES
A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer who was also a blonde. The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated.

"What does it look like?" she finally asked.. The policewoman
Replied, "It's square and it has your picture on it" The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it and handed it to the policewoman.

Here it is," she said.. The blonde officer looked at the mirror,
Then handed it back saying, "Okay, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop."

Last week and today

While depositing rent checks at the bank last week, the merchant teller asked me if I wanted to see a counterfeit $100.
1. Apparently one of the local businesses accepted this, not knowing.
2. It looked pretty similar to the real thing, except the number $100 had small gold threads, which the real one does not.
3. The the back of the bill was also beginning to peal apart from the front.
So today I asked her if any new counterfeits
1. She said one of the local elementary school kids was caught buying lunch in the cafeteria with $1.00 bills he printed via his computer. Apparently they did not notice this for awhile
2. They are certainly starting at a young age! :P

Kinky Kollege - Taboo, Taboo, Beyond The Edge!

Attend the best BDSM Educational Event of the year...

KINKY KOLLEGE
http://kinkykollege.com/

October 23-25, 2009 - Chicago, IL
Registration Now Open But Selling Out Fast!
To Celebrate The 5th Anniversary of Kinky Kollege, The Nation's Most Famous Presenters Have Been Gathered:
Guy Baldwin M. S., Skip Chasey, Mark Frazier, Boymeat, Jack Rinella, Scott Smith, Fakir Musafar, Elwood, Cleo Dubois, Ms Cynthia (CM Hurt), Jim Duvall, Lolita Wolf, Jay Wiseman, FetLife Creator John Baku, Molly Devon, Allena Gabosch, Michael Sol, Felice Shays, Alex Jade, Florida "Fire" Dom... Along with Kink.com's Lochai, Matt Williams & Princess Donna will all be there... you should be too!
Kinky Kollege 2009 is sponsored by International Mr Leather, Fetlife.com and Kink.com. and proceeds from this event benefit the Leather Archives & Museum (LAM), The Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF). The theme for this years event will be Taboo, Taboo... Beyond The Edge!
Kinky Kollege 2009 Will Feature:
4 Fantastic Dungeons including a Men's Only Play Space
A Spacious 12,000 square foot Pan Play Space Plus
2 Other Separate Themed Play Spaces For Medical Roleplay
Bondage and quiet scenes.
Ritual Energy Hook Pull by Fakir, Cleo, Ms Cynthia & Elwood
FetLife Meet & Greet with FetLife Creator John Baku
Kink.com Theatre With Continuous Movies and Screenings
Learn Bondage From The Experts At Kink.com
Fantastic Expanded Vendor Market - Spacious Social Room
Private Dining Room For Kinky Kollege Guests ONLY
5 Klassrooms with 48 Klasses and BONUS Friday Klasses
Pricing for an entire Weekend Event Package is only $225 and INCLUDES a fantastic Meal Package. Basic Registration with NO Meals is $125
Kinky Kollege will have exclusive use of the Host Hotel's Convention Center and we have reserved a large room block for exclusive use of Kinky Kollege Guests. We have also negotiated a very good room rate of $119 per night to make this event affordable.
No matter what your kink... Come join us for a weekend of learning, yearning, great play, entertainment, activities, shopping, fun and friendship.
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October 23-25, 2009 - Chicago, IL
Registration Closes October 16, 2009

Spices and Health

10 Spices That Heal: Cancer, Diabetes, and More
By Vicky Uhland, Natural Solutions
There’s good reason to season: Doctors and dietitians agree that your spice rack can be just as essential as your medicine cabinet when it comes to preventing and treating disease. Research consistently shows that many spices and herbs have medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold. We asked two experts–Glen Aukerman, MD, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Ohio State University Medical Center, and Ruth Knill, PhD, LAc, a Chinese herbalist–about the spices and herbs that best improve overall health. Here are their picks, plus easy ways to work them into your diet.
Cumin: Prevents Cancer
HOW IT WORKS: It’s no surprise to many spice researchers that cancer rates are lower in India, where cumin is a diet staple. Studies show that the curcumin in this spice inhibits the enzymes that help cancer cells invade healthy tissue and also keeps tumors from developing the new blood vessels that help them grow. TRY TO GET: 6 teaspoons of seeds or 1/2 teaspoon of powder a day. USE IT: Toss a bowl of root veggies, such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower, and turnips, with olive oil and 1 teaspoon cumin powder. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes or until tender, and add salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro to taste before serving.
Ginger: Calms Nausea
HOW IT WORKS: Chinese medical texts dating back to the fourth century BC tout ginger’s antinausea properties, and modern clinical studies offer scientific proof that it works–a substance in ginger shuts down a nerve receptor in the body that triggers the vomiting reflex. TRY TO GET: Juice from 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger four times a day. USE IT: Add 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger and a few drops of toasted sesame oil to your usual tuna salad recipe for an Asian-style flavor.
Basil: Combats Colds
HOW IT WORKS: Basil is rich in antioxidants, which help boost immunity. It’s also an antimicrobial, which fights the germs that can cause colds. TRY TO GET: 1 to 2 tablespoons a day. USE IT: Toss 1 tablespoon chopped basil into a shrimp stir-fry during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Or slice strawberries, toss with honey, and set aside for 15 minutes until juicy. Then top with a few tablespoons of finely chopped basil.
Cinnamon: Fights Diabetes
HOW IT WORKS: People with type-2 diabetes have difficulty processing insulin, the hormone that tells cells to remove excess sugar from the bloodstream. But studies show that cinnamon contains a substance that can help cells respond to insulin. The result? A reduction of blood sugar levels by an average of 18 percent to 29 percent, according to a recent Pakistani study. TRY TO GET: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (or one stick) a day. USE IT: Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and spread over apple slices.
Rosemary: Improves Memory
HOW IT WORKS: “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance,” Ophelia said to Hamlet more than 400 years ago. Today, a variety of studies back up Ophelia’s claim. The ursolic acid in rosemary inhibits the breakdown of a neurotransmitter essential for memory. TRY TO GET: 1 to 2 teaspoons a day. USE IT: Make a rosemary-infused simple syrup by mixing 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 sprigs rosemary. Bring to a boil so sugar dissolves, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle over a fall fruit salad of chopped apples, pears, and red grapes. Use 1 cup syrup to 4 cups fruit.
Garlic: Reduces Cholesterol
HOW IT WORKS: Although researchers disagree about how effective garlic really is at lowering cholesterol, a review of several studies conducted by the Linus Pauling Institute found that people who took garlic for three months had a 6 percent to 11 percent reduction in total cholesterol. Because garlic is an antioxidant, it may prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the arteries. TRY TO GET: 3 to 5 crushed cloves a day. USE IT: Roast up to 5 garlic cloves, and add to homemade hummus before pureeing.
Nutmeg: Lowers Blood Pressure
HOW IT WORKS: “Warming spices” like nutmeg can bring blood from the center of the body to the skin. This helps disperse the blood more evenly throughout the body, reducing overall pressure. TRY TO GET: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Steam 1 head of broccoli and one potato until soft, and then puree with 1/4 cup butter and 4 to 5 gratings of fresh nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
Cloves: Helps Arthritis Pain
HOW IT WORKS: According to Chinese medicine, cloves have hot and moving properties that relieve arthritis pain caused by cold and stagnation. Cloves contain a phytochemical that interrupts the pathways of a protein complex in the body that’s been linked to inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. TRY TO GET: 1/2 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Saute 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped), 1 clove garlic (crushed), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon cloves in 1 tablespoon olive oil. After 3 minutes, add 4 cups shredded rhubarb chard, and fry until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with chicken or fish.
Turmeric: Curbs Inflammation
HOW IT WORKS: An ancient spice that gives curry its deep golden-orange color, turmeric reduces the inflammation in the body that causes pain. Curcumin, a component in turmeric, inhibits cell enzymes that contribute to inflammation. TRY TO GET: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Add a dash to organic canned soups, such as tomato, lentil, or black bean varieties.
Thyme: Eases a Cough
HOW IT WORKS: Thyme is an antispasmodic, which helps with bouts of nonstop coughing. Thyme’s antiseptic properties also make it very effective against inflammation of the throat, which can cause coughing. TRY TO GET: 2 to 3 teaspoons a day. USE IT: For a simple vinaigrette, whisk together 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves with 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

Recipe ideas from Dana Jacobi, author of The Essential Best Foods Cookbook (Rodale, 2008).

Modern Family (abc pilot), Cougar Town

1. I don't know if I am putting more into this that there really is, but why do some television productions always portray gay men, as a bit nelly? Especially when viewed mostly by straight audiences.
2. I like the actors Mitchell and Cameron (Jesse Tyler Ferguson of The Class and Eric Stonestreet of CSI) who portray a gay couple who've just adopted a Vietnamese baby. But in a few scenes, I thought they were portraying the typical stereotypical gay, with their gestures and all, that straight people tend to box us in to. On the other hand if this were on LOGO, it would be just fine to me; they seem just to be normal individuals. I suppose a really Butch couple may be a bit over the edge too? I just don't know ( I do hope that Jesse calls his partner "Husbear" sometime in the season (maybe the script writers don't know that term?)
3. However the Dad's response, to their adopting a baby, was a positive thing in itself, reinstating, that love comes in all flavors and colors. And individualism is key. All in all it was a cute show, and I will continue to watch it
5. Cougar Town was a good watch too. And Courtney Cox, was cute, sassy and witty. This may be a continued good watch too.