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We Should Bow Like the Japanese

Cindy McCain is now sporting a brace on her wrist. One of the millions of hands she shakes on the campaign trail apparently got a little too excited and caused the injury. The incident gives new life to an argument against keeping up with this tradition we have of shaking hands. Think about how many […]

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Reasons to Never Ever Join a Gym

I have just finished finally ending my gym membership. It was a chore. I didn’t learn my lesson the first time. There were a number of reasons why I should’ve never joined a gym again. Unless you are obsessed with keeping your body in tip top shape, you probably should never join a gym either. […]

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Why I’m Not Eating Out Anymore

My last trip to a restaurant was very interesting. I went to the Hamburger Inn here in Sioux Falls. It’s known for its eggburger. An employee I had never seen before was working the counter. He wrapped up an order with another customer by scooping up the dollar bills left on the counter. He used […]

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Cancer Institute Warns Cell Phones May Cause Cancer

A Pittsburgh cancer institute has warned that use of cell phones may lead to cancer. This is the first cancer institute that has actually come out and said that cell phones impose a risk. Only time will tell if these warnings are true. In the meantime, the institute recommends the use of wireless headsets to […]

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Lamisil Drug for Nail Fungus Now In Generic

For years I have had disgusting toenails on my right foot. It started with my big toenail about 10 years ago, then it spread year after year to the other toenails. I went to a foot doctor and asked about treatment. He explained to me that the prescription Lamisil tablets were very expensive and insurance […]

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Smoking Does Not Cause Cancer

That’s right. It doesn’t. Smoking does not cause cancer. You know what? Neither does the sun. You might say “How can you say that? Studies have shown….” or “My grandfather died of lung cancer because of cigarettes!”. No he didn’t, but before you rip me a new one in the comments section, hear me out. […]

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Dental Tips You Might Not Know

On my last trip to the dentist, my oral hygienist shared some of her tips for me to follow that I wasn’t aware of. I thought I would share them.
1. Whitening strips don’t work. The only true way to whiten your teeth is to bleach them.
2. For toothpaste all you need is the regular tartar […]

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Wearing Flip-Flops May Cause Pain

A study by the American College of Sports Medicine performed a study on people that wear flip-flops and how they walk in them. The research proved that people that wear flip flops have to work much harder to walk while keeping the flip flops on at the same time, putting increased strain on the feet […]