http://www.zorpia.com/pywong Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:42 EST Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:42 EST Zorpia.com http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/999908 If You're Not Married by 28 It Means... ...you're an old maid! That's the word from a new survey from Lenox, the china company. They found that 78 percent of Americans think a woman should be married by age 28 or it's just too late. Men get a break. Just 66 percent of Americans think men should say "I do" by that age. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/999908 Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:17 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/999907 The Worst Shoes Women Can Wear Maybe we should all just go barefoot. Finding the perfect pair of shoes is a quest for many women. Sexy is always good. Stylish is essential. Comfortable is wonderful, but not always thought to be necessary. We are ruining our feet. Just ask podiatrists who are probably able to send their children to the nation's most expensive colleges thanks to their brisk business repairing so many feet wounded by high-heels. "The current trend in fashion is very bad for women's feet," Dr. Lloyd Smith told New York Times reporter Lorraine Kreahling. Smith is president of the American Podiatric Medical Association. "Super high heels with very narrow toes create problems and exacerbate existing conditions." Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/999907 Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:16 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/963228 Police: Hooker Turns in Customer for Porn HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - A hooker turned in a customer after seeing child pornography, including a video of an apparent toddler rape, on the man's home computer, police said. Detective Carlos Negron said police were contacted by the woman on Tuesday, saying that while working at the man's apartment as a prostitute she saw numerous pictures of children who appeared to be between ages 3 and 16 performing sex. The woman told police that it was a disturbing video that showed the rape of a younger child, perhaps no older than 2, that caused her to make the call after she left the apartment, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported. Negron said Federico Eduardo Amezaga, 29, let investigators search his apartment, where they found numerous photos and videos of children performing sex acts. Officers arrested Amezaga on 15 charges of possessing child pornography and took him to the Broward County Jail, where he was being held Friday in lieu of $150,000 bond. He is being represented by the Broward County public defender's office, which did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/963228 Fri, 07 Jan 2005 20:57 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/936713 The Phrases That Make Her Freak By Laura Snyder As much as we complain that you boys are oh-so uncommunicative, not all talk is good. Here are just a few examples of what not to say. "Have you gained weight?" If she did, trust us, she knows and does not need your friendly suggestion that she hit the gym a little more often. And what if she brings it up? She just wants your reassurance - not a critical confirmation that, yes, that dress is a little snug - so give it to her. "You're right, she is a bitch." As much as she complains about her mom/boss/coworker/friend, it sure seems like she would want you to agree with her. But beware this trap. If you agree, she gets defensive (especially if it's someone she's really tied to, like dear old mom). If you stick up for the maligned, you're siding with the enemy. Best bet? Be vague. Echo back her sentiments ("she did x, y, and z to you?") and offer your support ("I'm sorry you're upset"). "Is it that time of the month?" Should you dare to utter this question, at least make sure she's not holding something she could hit you with. If she's mad about you because you did something stupid (and yes, you are capable of making us mad for reasons wholly unrelated to our hormones), she'll be even more livid that you're trivializing her anger. And if she is a little testy due to PMS, you're just going to set her off even more (and it's not likely she'll admit it anyway). "One time, with this other woman..." We know you're awfully proud of that "Night of Five Times" or the time you did your dame in the upper deck at Fenway. But if it wasn't with us, we don't ever want to hear about it. Ditto for any comparisons between us and your ex, even if we come out more favorable. Before you pour out your private life, ask yourself if it's really in our best interest (like pertinent health information) or if you're just looking to brag. Copyright Fun Online Corporation Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/936713 Thu, 30 Dec 2004 04:26 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/929297 his Food Can Make Men Aggressive Men: Beware how much soy you consume. It could change your behavior. It's long been known that soy is beneficial to women in a number of ways, but new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center indicates the same is not true for men. In fact, a diet rich in soy isoflavones, especially through the use of soy supplements, can have marked influences on patterns of aggression and social behavior in men, reports HealthDayNews. Isoflavones, which are found in soy protein, are a naturally occurring plant estrogen. For women, the benefits of a diet rich in soy are numerous. Soy can reduce the risk of various cancers, as well as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and some postmenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/929297 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:29 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/898927 WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? (Nama kabuah manok melintas jalai alun) KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: To get to the other side. ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross roads. RONALD REAGAN: I forget. KARAM SINGH WALIA (TV3 News caster): Seperti yang saudara dapat lihat, kelihatan ayam- ayam itu sedang melintas jalan, mereka bukan sahaja melintas jalan malah membuang najis di atas jalan dan ini adalah pencemaran yang paling hebat di maya pada masa ini. Bapa-bapa dan ibu- ibu Ayam haruslah mengambil inisiatif untuk melatih ayam-ayam agar menahan najis sewaktu melintas jalan, sekian saya sudahi dengan......... Ayam di jalan di lintaskan Ayam di reban mati tak makan JERRY SEINFELD: Why does anyone cross a road? I mean, why doesn't anyone ever think to ask, "What the heck was this chicken doing walking around all over the place anyway?" BILL GATES: I have just released the new Chicken Office 2000, which will not only cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance your checkbook. MAHATHIR: You know, I am tired of all this..'apa-nama' chicken-chicken bisnes....the foreign powers should stop intervening in our domestic affairs and just leave our chickens alone..... if they want to...'apa nama' cross the road, they should be allowed to cross the road .. Malaysia is a democratic country,we let our chickens do whatever they want to do.... as long as they don't threaten the Malay unity and try to topple the government...and if they plan to do so...we won't hesitate to use the ISA... ABDULLAH BADAWI: Ini semua adalah khabar angin sahaja...jangan percaya khabar - khabar angin ini semua...biasalah ini adalah taktik pembangkang untuk memecah belahkan perpaduan ayam - ayam semua...jangan percaya..jangan percaya.... SAMY VELLU : ayyooyoo...belakang cerita lain kali, kita sude bikin banyak jembatan, itu ayam musti guna jembatan untuk lintas itu jalan lagi pun kalu itu ayam mau pigi jalan-jalan,beritau sama saya juga, saya bolley buat lebbey banyak toll........ COLONEL SANDERS: I missed one? BILL CLINTON : I've had so many chicks, I can't remember... Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/898927 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 03:40 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/871969 Why A Christmas Tree Is Better Than A Woman 10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have had in the past. 9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices. 8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet. 7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its decorations. 6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home. 5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it. 4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away. 3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees. 2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day. 1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/871969 Tue, 14 Dec 2004 02:20 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/864399 Do This One Thing For a Happy Marriage 'We're done!' can be predicted before a couple says 'I do"--if they lack one relationship skill: the ability to resolve conflicts. Those who know how to argue without hurting one another and resolve their areas of disagreement are almost guaranteed a long and happy marriage, according to researchers from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., reports HealthDayNews. In contrast, the No. 1 sign that couples are headed for divorce--even before they walk down the aisle--is that they make negative comments about the relationship or each other. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/864399 Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:55 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/820339 Scary! How Dirty Teeth Can Kill You Mom was right. You really should brush and floss regularly. Germs found in dental plaque can make their way into the lungs and cause potentially fatal pneumonia especially in the elderly, Reuters reports of new research from the University of Buffalo in New York. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/820339 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:05 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/809850 The No. 1 Way to Hide an Illicit Affair In a "they-got-paid-to-do-this?" type study, psychologists from Florida Atlantic University figured out there are 91 ways to hide an illicit love affair from your unsuspecting spouse. And the No. 1 way? * A man * should pretend an even greater interest in his wife and their future together as a couple.A woman should keep to her daily routine, being careful to change nothing--especially how she dresses or her beauty regimen. Think about this. The outward signs that would make a marriage look solid and secure and loving are also the exact same signs it could be on the rocks, reports London's Daily Telegraph of the Florida study into human mate-poaching. Yes, that's what the researchers call it: human mate-poaching. The study: Led by evolutionary psychologist Todd Shackelford, the team questioned cheating partners, reviewed earlier research into relationships and lying, and asked the cheats which techniques worked best. Then they rated each technique for its effectiveness. "The goal was to identify the acts men and women perform to disguise the fact that they are trying to attract a mate-poaching relationship," Shackelford explained to the Telegraph. The results: Men and women have 51 different strategies for "poaching" a mate and 91 different ways to cover up an adulterous affair. And for those of you who aren't trying to cheat on your one true love, but would want a clue if he or she is unfaithful to you, here are the hints to watch for: * Women beware if your husband talks about spending "quality time" together. More than anything else, this is the hallmark of a cheat. * Men be concerned, be very concerned, if your wife suddenly demands more sex, seems unusually attentive to you, and wears her wedding ring more often than she did before. And, men, this should really scare you: Women are far better at deception than you are. The research findings were published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/809850 Mon, 29 Nov 2004 05:17 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/804277 Martha Stewart's Post-Thanksgiving To Do List 1.Blanch the carcass from your Thanksgiving turkey, taking care to remove all meat, cartilage and sinew.Dry carcass thoroughly. Spray paint the carcass gold, turn it upside down, and use it as a sleigh to hold holiday greeting cards. 2.Outfit neighborhood rats with tiny antlers and elf uniforms. 3.Deflate your car tires and re-fill them with Glade Holiday Scented air.This way, when your tires get shot out or slashed at the mall, they will release a fresh, cheery scent. 4.Organize your spice rack by genus and phylum. 5.When you receive your new phone book, use the old one as a personal address book by simply crossing out the names and addresses of people whom you don't know. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/804277 Sun, 28 Nov 2004 05:58 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/804266 Part of the airline's recent settlement with the unions was hiring handicapped people. The other day, passengers on a small commuter plane were waiting for the flight to leave. Two men walked up the aisle dressed in pilots' uniforms and both were wearing dark glasses. One pilot was using a seeing-eye dog, and the other was tapping his way up the aisle with a white cane. Nervous laughter spread through the cabin; but the men enter the cockpit, the door closes, and the engines start up. The passengers begin glancing nervously around, searching for some sign that this is just a little practical joke. None is forthcoming. The plane moves faster and faster down the runway, and people at the windows realize that they're headed straight for the water at the edge of the airport. As it begins to look as though the plane will never take off, that it will plow into the water, panicked screams fill the cabin. At that moment, the plane lifts smoothly into the air. The passengers relax and laugh a little sheepishly, and soon they have all retreated into their books and magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane is in good hands. Up front in the cockpit, the co-pilot turns to the pilot and says, "You know, Bob, one of these days, they're going to scream too late, and we're all gonna die." Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/804266 Sun, 28 Nov 2004 05:49 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/800309 Ten Things Stylish Men Keep In Their Wallets By Elaine Szewczyk Style reaches beyond expensive suits. It's a way of life. It's not enough to consider yourself stylish-you must be equipped to prove it in any circumstance. Keep these ten items in your wallet. You never know when you'll need them: Matches. Channel your inner Humphrey Bogart. Even if you don't smoke, matches are a great item to keep on your person. You'll be grateful when you pass an attractive stranger in need of a light. Toothpick. Of course no one's asking that you pick your teeth in public. That would be gauche (but you knew that). The toothpick is an emergency item, the kind of thing that will prove useful when checking your front teeth in a bathroom mirror only to find a stray piece of spinach. Safety pin. Like the toothpick, this is for emergency use only. If a button pops off or a buckle snaps at the absolute wrong time, a stylish man will be ready to repair it at a moment's notice. Business card from a local florist. A stylish man sends flowers. It's a simple gesture that immediately distinguishes its sender. Library card. Better than a gold card, a library card is a reminder of your thirst for knowledge. It may be free but it carries a priceless message. $100 bill. A $100 bill is a reminder that you don't deal in change. Your attitude is bigger than that, even if your bank account isn't. Pulling out the occasional hundred is an image-maker's secret weapon: In a world of tens, you're a hundred. Restaurant recommendations. A stylish man knows his way around town. He's been there and done that. Keeping a slip of paper listing two atmospheric restaurants and their addresses allows you to offer up an original suggestion if the opportunity presents itself. Mint. Words aren't the only things that come out of a stylish man's mouth. Good breath is as important as vocabulary. If you don't have it, you have nothing. Driver's license. No matter how you look at it, a bicycle just isn't going to cut it. A picture of parents. Of course you're stylish, but you're also down to earth, not to mention gracious, giving credit where credit is due. Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/800309 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:28 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/789255 Clone of My Own (to the tune of "Home on the Range"): "Oh, give me a clone Of my own flesh and bone With its Y chromosome changed to X, And When it is grown Then my little clone Will be of the opposite sex! Clone, clone of my own, With its Y chromosome changed to X, And when I'm alone With my little clone We will both think of nothing but sex." ---Issac Asimov Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/789255 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:58 EST http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/786945 Tips to Keep Cell Phones From Exploding Wireless companies and federal safety officials list measures consumers can take to keep cell phone batteries from overheating: When removing battery, avoid putting it in contact with metal, such as keys or coins. Don't expose battery to water or extreme temperatures. Avoid crushing battery or dropping it against hard surfaces, especially when fully charged. If bought separately, make sure battery and charger are compatible with the phone model. Check that components are not manufactured for phones sold in other countries. Buy parts from an authorized dealer, carrier or legitimate outlet, rather than secondhand dealers or off the Internet. This decreases the chance components will be incompatible or poorly made. Battery recalls announced this year by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Jan. 23: Kyocera Wireless Corp. recalls about 140,000 batteries used in some Kyocera 7135 Smartphones. (Company says only 40,000 batteries had been distributed at the time.) June 24: Verizon Wireless recalls about 50,000 batteries used in some LG-branded TM-510 cell phones. Oct. 28: Kyocera recalls about 1 million batteries used in some Kyocera Slider, K400 (Phantom, Blade and Rave models) and 3200 Series cell phones. More product details are available at http://www.cpsc.gov Personal http://www.zorpia.com/pywong/journal/786945 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:02 EST