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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Who contributes the most to Political Parties?

Did you Know that?
Top 5 Contributors to Political Parties (1989-2009)
  1. AT&T Inc.    $44,214,960
  2. American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees  $41,941,811
  3. National Association of Realtors  $35,595,518
  4. Goldman Sachs   $31,437,825
  5. American Association for Justice $31,424,029

Friday, August 26, 2011

How to get a good night's sleep?

Let's face it, being tired on a normal basis is widespread in America. Here are some healthy tips.
- Practice a breathing routine in the morning  when you get up and just before you go to bed.
- Get a good amount of exercise
- Maintain a regular sleep cycle
- Vitamin E also helps to reduce fatigue

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Random Fact of the Day- 8.25.11


Facts about America's favorite breakfast foods:
  •  Eggs are about 105 degrees Fahrenheit when laid. (beembee.com)
  • Thanks to Canadian researchers, we now know that the egg came before the chicken. They discovered a dinosaur egg nest which solved the timeless mystery. (beembee.com)
  • The first recipe for pancakes were from the 15th century, from an English cookbook. (Ezine)
  • The world's largest pancake was cooked in Roch-dale, Manchester in  1994. It weighed 3 tons and had a shocking 2 million calories. (Ezine)
  • Cereal was invented when colonial housewives started serving up popcorn with sugar and cream for breakfast.  (American Cereal Council)
  • In the U.S, 49% Americans start their day with a bowl of cereal. (American Cereal Council)
  • The word cereal comes from Cerealia, the name of ancient Roman ceremonies that honored Ceres, the goddess of grain. (American Cereal Council)
  • The top 3 orange juice producers are Brazil, Florida and Mexico.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Did you Know That? 8.24.11

What to do during an earthquake
  • If you're in a car, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
  • Slow down and drive to a clear place 
  • Do not stop on overpasses, underpasses, or bridges. Be careful of overhead hazards such as power lines or falling building debris.
  • Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake.
  • Stay inside the car until the shaking stops.
  • If you're outside, drop to the ground until the shaking stops.
  • If you have a pet, do not try to hold on to your pet during a quake.
  • If you're indoors, stay close to an inside wall & do not use the elevators.
    Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/earthquakes/archive/quakedrill.dtl#ixzz1VxmqSjF5

Monday, August 22, 2011

How to lose weight naturally

Did you know that? Most humans have about 30-40 million fat cells within their bodies.
In 2007, Americans spent 55 billion dollars on weight loss products.
Here are some quick tips to help weight loss:
- Eat your largest meal at breakfast
- Eat a lot of fiber
- Reduce your intake sodium
- Fenugreek, Ginger and Chickweed Roots help to improve metabolization
  of fat cells
- Try not to snack or eat between meals
- Track your calories and exercise with a traditional or online journal
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