Month: July 2009

  • Sold, ship now: A9-IP1A-34TW Versions of History from Antiquity to the Enlightenment [Paperback] by Kelley

    Sold, ship now: VW-XP8V-X9Z3 Thule Fit Kit 161 Car Racks [Misc.]

    Sold, ship now: 51-3K35-7X
    AE Lines DVD [DVD] (2007) Jeremy Jones; Tom Burt; Farmer; Ranquet; Salasek; Tex...

    it doesn't matter what it is.. people buy it. it doesn't matter if you think it will sell or not, it will sell.

  • gas purchases = 5% cashback on discover card right now... don't forget to activate the promotion at their website.

  • i sorta had like a near death experience type of a situation yesterday and thanks to that i was able to live my life a little differently today. i am learning to go easier on myself. life is too short to be stressing out. i learned today that i can actually get through work with minimal emotional stress. i was going 100% speed score all the way through before. i didn't think of ways to take care of myself. the trick is to go 100% speed score while scanning the items.. but in between customers, it's important to take a 5 second break. that way i am able to relax while doing my work. no wonder i was so tired by the end of my shifts. also when working out... i am just doing 1 set of each exercise now. forget working 3 sets at high reps until totally fatigued. i am not working out to become an olympian, it should actually feel good to workout and feel refreshed at the end of it. so, these 2 portions of my life have been chilled out a little. i think it's a good thing. life is seriously too short to be feeling any kind of discomfort when it can be prevented with a little thoughtfulness.

  • i am coming to the conclusion that most of my opinions are worthless. they get in the way of my life more than help it. so, from now on, i am placing much less value on my thoughts and opinions.


  • Calif tax officials: Legal pot would rake in $1.4B
  • hey earth shattering breakthrough...

    when drying yourself off with a towel, it is not necessary to use the full-on large bath towel.

    the hand towel sized one is enough to dry off your whole body. not the mini one, the medium sized one.

    woa, that means less laundry loads. saves water, detergent and money.

    another point for frugality.

  • my footprints get flushed to zero at 9pm.... how do i fix it so that it clears at midnight? it's already set at pacific time in settings... help!

  • July 4 (Bloomberg) -- North Korea test fired seven short- range missiles, two days after launching four rockets, spurring condemnations from the U.S., South Korea and Japan.

  • 5 Hardest Foods to Digest

    By Seth Czarnecki

    Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board

    Stomachaches, indigestion, gas, bellyache, agita, heartburn, upset stomach: Whatever you call it, digestive problems can be inconvenient and sometimes downright painful. Indigestion can be caused by a variety of reasons, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a physical condition in which stomach acid flows backward up into the esophagus. For many people, however, indigestion results from overeating, eating too quickly, stress eating, or eating certain foods. You may be able to avoid all causes of digestive problems. However, if you avoid these hard-to-digest foods, your digestive system will thank you.


    1. Bread.

      Believe it or not, that inconspicuous loaf of white bread can cause your body to work harder. Bread is considered one of the hardest foods to digest primarily because it offers no help in the form of enzymes. Enzymes are secreted by the pancreas and serve to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins so that the body can digest and use them. Because bread lacks any natural occurring enzymes, it requires the pancreas to work in overdrive, and in rare cases, it can result in illness.


    2. Pork.

      Nutritionists and vegetarians have debated whether humans were biologically designed to eat meat. Regardless, humans have one of the most meat-heavy diets in the animal kingdom. And of the meats we consume, pork is one of the most difficult to digest. Pork takes approximately four and a half to five hours to digest. What's important to note about foods that take a significantly longer time to digest than others is that any easily digestible foods are held in the stomach until the slowest digesting foods are released. During this lay time, fruit, vegetables, and other fast-digesting foods begin to ferment--producing gas, acid, and indigestion.


    3. Beans.

      Their notorious gaseous reputation aside, beans are high in protein and fiber and can be an asset to your diet. But the truth remains--they can produce less-than-desirable effects. The enzyme that is required to sufficiently break down beans is found only in human stomach bacteria, which means, if beans aren't a regular part of your diet, you may experience bloating, gas, and discomfort.


    4. Broccoli.

      According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, broccoli can help minimize the risk of colon cancer. What's more, the Harvard School of Public Health found that broccoli can help prevent cataracts. Yet, for all its positive associations, broccoli also has some adverse effects when it comes to comfortable digestion. Because it is high in fiber and various nutrients, broccoli can cause gas buildup when in the stomach leading to unpleasant bloating.


    5. Whole-Milk Hard Cheese.

      Cheese is slow when it comes to the digestive process; it can take between four and five hours to digest. Although it is widely believed that milk and yogurt serves to aid indigestion, the density of whole-milk hard cheese puts significant strain on your pancreas. In many countries where cheese is eaten more regularly and in place of meat or eggs, problems with cheese digestion are not as prevalent. As Americans, we tend to eat cheese at the beginning or end of a large meal, resulting in an overloaded stomach that needs to rid itself of the protein that has been forced in first.

    http://www.qualityhealth.com/eating-nutrition-articles/5-hardest-foods-digest