Every morning at 6:40 I'll share with you Something Interesting that I have seen, heard, or read.   

 

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SOMETHING INTERESTING


  • If you eat fast, you are more likely to be heavier – so here’s how to slow down.
    If you are a fast eater you are 3 times more likely to be overweight than someone who eats at a leisurely pace. The assumption is that fast eaters eat more food than slower eaters. But fast eating becomes a habit and it’s a hard habit to break. So, here are a few tips from RealAge.com:• Serve yourself smaller portions. You can always go back for seconds – but maybe you won’t.• Enjoy and focus on the food – don’t watch TV or read while you are eating – you always eat more that way.• Take a ...
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  • Have you ever had the experience of waking up just BEFORE the alarm goes off? It’s actually pretty common – and now we know why it happens.
    Has this ever happened to you? You set your alarm to wake you up in the morning – and just before it goes off – you wake up on your own. Coincidence? Apparently not. What happens is when you set the alarm you subconsciously tell yourself what time you are going to wake up. Then about an hour before wake up time - your body begins to secrete stress hormones into your system in preparation of the “stress” of waking up. About an hour later, you wake up all by yourself.In a study, people went to bed and were ...
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  • If your outdoor furniture celebrated the end of summer with you, I'll tell you how to give it a really easy clean.
    Cleaning outdoor furniture can be a real hassle, but there's an easy way to do it. Good old shaving cream! Just spray it on your plastic or aluminum furniture, or apply it with a sponge, let it sit 15 minutes, and then hose that furniture down with water. Shaving cream has mild cleansers that work fast, and a built in softener too. It rinses off easily, and you won't need gloves or harsh chemicals.And while you're at it, make sure to get some of that shaving cream under your fingernails. It's great at removing dirt from there too.
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  • How should you handle the subject of salary when it comes up in a job interview? Carefully.
    What salary are you expecting? It's a question dreaded by a lot of job candidates. You don't want to sell yourself short, and you don't want to price yourself out of the running. Jen Rallis, author of “Ugly Resumes Get Jobs,” says turning the tables is your best answer. Try asking, "What salary range are you willing to pay for the position?" Once you've been given that range, you should be prepared to respond. It's either something you can work with, or not. Another approach is to answer with your own range. It's best to do a little research on ...
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  • If you take pills with something other than water – you could be asking for trouble.
    If you swallow your vitamins or medications with coffee or juice, you could be reducing their effect. It's best to take those with water. Beverages other than water can have an adverse effect on how these pills work. This is true even for drugs to treat life-threatening illnesses like cancer and heart disease as well as vitamin supplements and everything in between. For example, in one study, people who took an antihistamine with grapefruit juice only absorbed about HALF the drug compared to people who took it with water. Also, water is used in most clinical trials, so by sticking ...
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  • If you ever forget someone’s name while you are talking to them – you’ll want to remember this…
    I’m sure it has happened to you: you get introduced to someone, you start talking to them, then you realize you don’t remember their name. How embarrassing! But here’s a technique that can really help from Jill Spiegel author of “How To Talk To Anyone About Anything….” You compliment the person first – then you ask their name again. For example, “You know, I’ll never forget that smile of yours, but you’ll have to tell me your name again – it went right over my head.” By putting the compliment first, you endear yourself to that person and there is ...
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  • If you eat energy bars for fuel – make sure you have a toothbrush handy…
    Energy bars can be chock full of good stuff and give you a quick dose of nutrition, but you could be putting your teeth at risk. According to the American Dental Association, the sticky consistency of these bars sticks to your teeth. Your mouth can't wash it away like it does with other foods and the leftover bits start to produce acids that lead to tooth decay within 15 to 20 minutes! If you've just got to have that energy bar and can't brush after eating it, rinsing with water or chewing sugarless gum can help protect your teeth a ...
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  • A private investigator’s tips to tell if your honey is cheating on you.
    If you're suspicious someone is cheating on you, you may not need a private eye to catch them. P.I. Vito Colucci says you can usually do it on your own, and he's got some of the common warning signs of an affair: • Suddenly working lots of overtime, especially in the evenings. • New efforts to look better, exercise, buying new clothes or suddenly taking on a new style. • Picking fights in the evening, then storming off for hours. • Frequently closing Internet sites as a partner approaches. Also, keep your eye on the money. Unusual cash withdrawals or ...
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  • Nobody likes a screaming baby on an airplane – not even the parents. So here’s some help.
    Nobody likes sitting near a crying baby on a plane, and that includes the parents of the crying baby. If you're traveling with a baby, there are some things you can try for a smoother flight: • If your baby is a good sleeper, try scheduling flights around normal sleeping or nap time. On the other hand, if your baby is a finicky sleeper, avoid those times. • For an infant, ask for the bulkhead or front row and request a bassinet. • Eating or drinking during takeoff and landing is important. The more your child swallows, the easier it ...
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  • How do you get a table at a restaurant when they’re all booked up? Well, there are no guarantees here, but you can improve your chances by using some honest, simple psychology.
    When a restaurant is all booked, people resort to some interesting tactics to try to get a table – things like pretending to be a restaurant critic or using a celebrity’s name. Those tricks typically fail. Of course, if a restaurant is really booked – it’s really booked. But here is a suggestion to improve your odds from Dr. Frank Luntz author of the book “Words That Work.” If you politely explain that this is a special date or it’s an important meeting with the boss and you go into some detail about how significant it is, they're much more ...
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  • To get the most out of your laptop or cell phone battery, you should let it go dead once in a while. I'll tell you how often to do it
    You've probably heard that completely draining the battery on your laptop or cell phone will actually help preserve its strength, and it's the truth. What most of us do is plug it in when battery starts to get low – but when you do that the battery "forgets" how much capacity it has. Over time, you'll get fewer and fewer hours of use. So how often do we need to resist the temptation to charge? Technology Specialist Nick McSpadden says to let the battery completely drain about once a month. Just be sure to let it charge back to full ...
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  • Have you ever noticed a certain odor when you're near the copy machine at work, I'll tell you what it is and why it's really bad for you...
    In most offices, there's a unique aroma that comes from the copy machine. What you're smelling is ozone, and it's really bad for you. The EPA warns us that even inhaling small amounts can lead to chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. The good news is that photocopiers are built with a filter to deal with the ozone it produces. The bad news, it's not always changed as often as it should be. Even laser printers pose a problem. Most of them release tiny particles of toner that can get into our lungs and even our blood ...
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  • If your car starts to overheat – do you know what to do?
    Summer time can present some unique car problems that you should be prepared for. Consumer Reports automotive experts have some advice. For instance: • Your engine starts to overheat. Turn on your heater full blast. This draws heat away from the engine. Pull off the road as quickly as you can - keeping your safety in mind. Turn off the engine. Unless you see steam coming out from under the hood – raise the hood to help the heat escape faster. Wait at least a half hour before trying to add coolant. • Electrical storm. A car is not a ...
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  • If you are back-to-school shopping for a college student – here’s some help.
    Step into any big store and you'll find yourself surrounded by dorm room accessories. Comforters, waste baskets, rugs, towels, lamps and oh, yeah - school supplies. "CollegeBoard" has some key shopping and packing tips to keep things reasonable. Shop early - it will be easier on the family. You don't want to spend your child's last week at home racing around. Make a budget and stick to it. It's a good idea to have two lists: the must-have and the would-be-nice-to-have. Start with the must-haves and stop when you hit your spending goal. Once your child is moved in, he'll ...
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  • How is the shiny side of aluminum foil different from the dull side?
    In cookbooks, you will find recipes that say, “Cover with aluminum foil – shiny side down.” Some cooks believe that it makes a difference which side is up or down when you line a pan. Does it? No, it does NOT and here is how we know: • First of all, the folks at Reynolds Aluminum say that the reason there is a dull and shiny side is simply a result of the manufacturing process – it is not intentional. It just comes out that way. They claim there is no significant difference which side you use when you cook ...
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  • Was mom right – should you really not swim within 30 minutes of eating?
    What your mom told you about summer safety wasn’t all true. Let’s take a look at some common summer beliefs: • Going in and out of air conditioned buildings is bad for you. FALSE. Big swings in temperature do not make you more likely to get sick or catch a cold. • Smoke from a campfire or charcoal grill is dangerous. TRUE. Particles in the smoke can damage your lungs. Stay upwind. • Dunk a wound in the ocean because salt water helps it heal. FALSE. Sea water is full of germs and bacteria. It’s better to spit on it ...
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  • Are vegetarians really healthier than meat eaters?
    Humans are considered omnivores. We eat meat and plants. But many people choose to eat only a vegetarian diet because they think it is healthier. Is it? In terms of staying thin and avoiding certain diseases, it does appear so. 7th Day Adventists, have been repeatedly put under the microscope because they are admonished to avoid alcohol, caffeine and meat. While almost all avoid alcohol and caffeine only about half don’t eat meat. So the make an ideal group to look at. Studies of this group have shown that the closer you are to being a pure vegetarian, the thinner ...
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  • Criminals look for certain human behavior when targeting a victim.
    If you want to know what criminals look for in a victim – ask a criminal. Reader’s Digest did – and they have a list of human behaviors that criminals say they look for in their next target. See if you are any of these? • The jogger listening to an iPod • The driver parking alongside a van • The business person setting down their bag to use both hands • The guy checking his pocket to make sure his wallet is there • The chatty mothers at the park • The elderly person about to cash their check...
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  • What's the best setting for your air conditioner?
    If you've got that AC "cranked" on 68, kick it up a notch – or 10. The ideal setting for your air conditioner's thermostat is 78 degrees. Consumer Reports explains that most people find 78 degrees pretty comfortable in the summer months, and in most cases this setting will prevent your AC from running so often, and that will save you money. Setting it just 6 degrees cooler - to 72 - can increase your bill up to 47%. And when was the last time you changed the air filter? A clogged filter causes the AC unit to work harder ...
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  • If you don't cook breakfast for your kids, don't feel guilty. I'll explain why cereal might just be better for them
    Breakfast IS an important meal for your kids and for you. But if you don't have time to cook, you're "good to go" with a just bowl of cereal. Research found that cereal eaters were the group that had the healthiest diet compared to breakfast skippers and those who ate other breakfasts. Breakfast skippers had the highest body mass index and largest waist size because this group usually gets their daily energy from added sugars with less fiber and nutrients . The group who ate cereal for breakfast had the best overall balance of nutrients, fiber and vitamins, setting a ...
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  • To stay cool in the summer heat – try these tricks from the tropics…
    If you don't happen to be in the air conditioning, or poolside, there are some other things you can do to ride out a heat wave. Take it from the islanders and try these tropical tricks: Loose, lightweight cotton and linen clothing are the best choice. They draw moisture from the skin and when untucked, promote air circulation. Cool your pulse points by running cold water over your wrist for a minute or so each hour. Splashing water on your temples or face, and a cool cloth to the neck can have the same effect. Don't eat, graze. Big meals ...
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  • Nothing is more important for human survival than water. So why did nature make it so tasteless?
    This 4th of July holiday has a lot of people drinking beer and other “adult beverages.” Sure water is better for you – but water has no taste! Or does it? To humans water has no real flavor. And when you think about it, that’s a little strange. If there's anything in the world that ought to have a desirable taste, it’s water – after all nothing is more essential to human life. But science has discovered that water does have a taste for some animals. Dogs and pigs – for example – do taste water. We know that because ...
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  • If you're left handed, you probably think faster than righties.
    About one out of 10 people are left handed, and two out of three of them are boys! That's not all… lefties have more accidents, and on average, don't live as long as right-handed people (it's because of the accidents - not because lefties die younger from diseases). Way back when, left handedness was considered evil and could even result in a death sentence. But on a happier note, research shows left-handed people think faster than righties. The fast exchange of information in the brain makes left-handers more efficient when facing tasks that require multiple stimuli such as computer games ...
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  • If you've got a friend who is going through a divorce - be careful. It could be contagious
    If you've got a friend who is going through a nasty divorce, you might just notice a lot of tension starting to spread. A new study says divorce is contagious in social networks. Heated feelings and behavior can start to spread like a virus through their circle of friends and family. The research found that people with a divorced sibling are 22% more likely to get divorced themselves. And among friends, the statistics were much higher. It's not uncommon for people close to a divorcing couple to see some of the benefits of new found independence. That can have a ...
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  • Is it safe to drink from your garden hose? Probably not.
    It's a hot summer day, and you or your kids might be tempted to take a refreshing slurp from that garden hose. Not so fast! You could be getting a mouthful of lead! Consumer Reports explains that the PVC that most hoses are made from could contain a dangerous amount of lead. That goes for the brass fitting on the end too. Some hoses have warning labels on them that they are not to be used for drinking. Others may be labeled "drinking water safe". Even those should be flushed out first. A lot of hoses aren't labeled at all, ...
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  • Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone and you just “clicked?” There’s something very interesting going on there.
    You’ve clicked – right? You know, that experience of meeting someone for the first time and you hit it off right away. In romance – it’s called “love at first sight.” But it also happens in platonic and business relationships too. It’s magic. So what is going on? New research about people who click indicates that these encounters are more important than once imagined. If a relationship develops after “clicking” it is often more meaningful and passionate than if you didn’t click right away. What makes people click? Much of it is a mystery – but interestingly, a few things ...
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  • Italian food often tastes better the second day – with the exception of pizza.
    Does it ever seem like some Italian food actually tastes better the second day? The theory is that when stored overnight, the flavors in most Italian food blend in such a way that the food actually does get tastier the next day. But pizza – is the big exception to the rule. You put it in the microwave and sure it gets hot – but it gets all soft and mushy. And heating it in the oven takes too long. So what do you do? Put it in a skillet on top of the stove and set to medium-low heat ...
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  • You've probably heard that it is illegal to drive barefoot - and you've seen the signs that say "No shoes - no service." But what does the law say about going barefoot?
    One of the great parts of summer is being able to go barefoot. But some places restrict where you can go and what you can do without shoes. The organization "Barefooters.org" is on a quest to set the record straight, at least as far as the law is concerned: Driving barefoot is perfectly legal in every state in the U.S. There are no laws on the books anywhere that require a driver wear shoes. - If you see a sign that says "No Bare Feet - by order of the Health Dept" - that sign is bogus. Although individual restaurants ...
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