Many have take issue with the dating site Beautifulpeople.com for kicking out 5000 of its members simply because they had put on a few extra pounds over the holidays. And as if this is not ugly enough by itself, the owner of this site had the audacity to support this ugly action by uttering even uglier words.

This guy by the name Robert Hintze was quoted as saying, “”Letting fatties roam the site is a direct threat to our business model”. Who said that “fatties” can’t be beautiful? And whose standard of beauty is this nut referring to? But perhaps Mr. Hintze is not so much a nut as he is an astute business person: the site has been getting lots of free publicity. I’m pretty sure there many knocking on the door in attempt to belong in this exclusive club (not everybody who thinks they are beautiful gets accepted). More on BeautifulPeople.com Showed the Ugly Side of “Beauty”

Somewhere there waiteth in this world of ours
For one lone soul another lonely soul,
Each choosing each through all the weary hours,
And meeting strangely at one sudden goal,
Then blend they, like green leaves with golden flowers,
Into one beautiful and perfect whole;
And life’s long night is ended, and the way
Lies open onward to eternal day.

-Edwin Arnold—Somewhere There Waiteth

The following inspiring story was emailed to me by an internet friend. It’s a story about a simple action that made a huge difference in someone’s life, as well as a story about true friendship and how it can make a difference. Here we go:

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his  books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.” I had quite a weekend planned  (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. More on A Story About True Friendship and How a Simple Good Act Can Make a Difference

Around the holidays, a large number of individuals make the decision to host a holiday party.  Are you looking to be one of those individuals? If so, there is a good chance that you may be interested in planning a Thanksgiving party. If you want to plan a Thanksgiving party, have you started planning yet?  If not, it may be time to get started. You will find that the sooner you get your party planning started, the sooner you can start to invite your guest.

Speaking of your Thanksgiving party guests, have you decided on a way to invite them yet?  When it comes to inviting your party guests, you will find that you have a number of different options.  In fact, you have so many options that you may be wondering which invite method you should use. When it comes to inviting guests to your Thanksgiving party, while you might not necessarily think so, how choose to invite your guest may reflect on yourself, as well as your party.  Perhaps, the best way to decide is to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each. More on Inviting Your Guests to Your Thanksgiving Party

Are you hosting a Thanksgiving party this year?  If so, have you thought about making sure that you enjoy yourself?  Unfortunately, when it comes to hosting a party, such as a Thanksgiving party, there are many party hosts who tend to worry more about their guests than themselves. While it is always important to make sure that your guests are having fun and enjoying themselves, what good is a party if you can’t enjoy it yourself?

When it comes to making the most out of your Thanksgiving party, there are a number of steps that you can take to make sure that you, as well as your guests, enjoy the party.  Perhaps, the easiest way to do this is to start planning and preparing for your party early. Early preparation has been known to help make sure that everything is in order before your party gets underway; thus likely greatly reducing or eliminating the stress associated with planning a party.  By examining all of your supplies ahead of time, you should be able to notice, ahead of time, whether or not something is missing.  This means that you will not have to be worried about running out for extra supplies just as your party is starting to get underway. More on How to Make the Most Out of Your Thanksgiving Party

When it comes to any party, including a Thanksgiving party, food and snacks are important.  That is why you may be trying to decide which food and snacks, you should have at your next Thanksgiving party. As you will likely see, you have an unlimited number of different options.

Before you can begin to examine popular food and snack ideas, it may be a good idea to examine the focus of your Thanksgiving party. This may make it easier for you to decide on a particular food or snack.  In most cases, you will want to try and tailor your food to the type of party that you are having. For instance, if you planning a kids’ only Thanksgiving party, it may be a good idea to have a collection of finger foods or other age appropriate snacks on hand.  In addition to ensuring that your guests will enjoy your food, choosing the right type of food and snacks may make it easier for you to plan for and prepare for your Thanksgiving party. More on Food and Snack Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Party

Have you recently made the decision to host a Thanksgiving party in your home?  If so, there is a good chance that you may have already started the planning process.  If so, have you decided on a form on party entertainment yet?  Even if you have started planning your Thanksgiving party, there is a good chance that you have yet to get to the entertainment.  This is because entertainment is often one of the last things that a party host plans.  Well, if it is time for you to start thinking about your Thanksgiving party entertainment, you will find that you, literally, have an unlimited number of options. More on Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Thanksgiving Party

“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms, and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was marred.

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Totally by accident, I came across this article about new buzz words… well, just one new buzz word. For some reason any word that carries “sex” (kangaroo word?) somewhere in its belly tends to peak my interest. Call me sick, but its just who I am.

Anyway, I’ll let you read it for yourself. It’s professionally written, but still “readable” to mere mortals like myself:

The newly popular media and marketing buzzword seems to mean different things to different people, but in general, a metrosexual…

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For many, an enormous sex drive may seem like a nice problem to have. But, it can also be… well, a problem. How so? Try 300 orgasms a day. Read on.

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome results in a spontaneous and persistent genital arousal, with or without orgasm or genital engorgement, unrelated to any feelings of sexual desire. It was first documented by Dr. Sandra Leiblum in 2001, only recently characterized as a distinct syndrome in medical literature. In addition to being very rare the condition is also frequently unreported by sufferers who may consider it shameful or embarrassing.

Physical arousal caused by this syndrome can be very intense and persist for extended periods, days or weeks at a time. Orgasm can sometimes provide temporary relief, but within hours the symptoms return. The symptoms can be debilitating, preventing concentration on mundane tasks.

Source: Wikipedia – PSAS

Michelle Thompson’s life is one big climax – for a rare condition called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS) means she has up to 300 orgasms a day. Full story

When Jean Lund, a 51-year-old office manager and mother of three, told her gynecologist the problem, he snickered and said, “You’re every man’s dream.”

“I wanted to punch him,” she recalled. “I’m suffering here, and he’s laughing, `Hardy-har-har.’ So I looked him in the face and said, `How would you like to walk around on the verge of orgasm every second?’ Full story

Priapism is a painful and potentially harmful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation) within about four hours.
Priapism is a medical emergency and needs proper treatment by a qualified medical practitioner.

Priapism may be associated with haematological disorders, especially sickle-cell disease, and other conditions such as leukaemia, thalassemia, and Fabry’s disease, and neurologic disorders such as spinal cord lesions and spinal cord trauma.

Source: Wikipedia – Priapism