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a difference between the U.S. and the Australian press
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/obese-staff-cost-us-firms-us73bn-a-year-20101008-16bic.html
two things about this article as it appears on the net:
1. it's junk science, and they don't even reveal, as they did in the U.S. press, that the study was funded by one of the companies that makes the equipment for one of the stomach- ( Read more... ) -
1 degree of separation
http://kellidunham.livejournal.com/398098.html
this is a good friend of several of my friends, and I believe in her sincerity. it is yet another way to contribute, and I am guessing we will get updates from her unique perspective as she makes her way there. -
Visa & Mastercard will waive interchange fees through 2/28/10 for some charities
Visa Inc. Responds to Haitian Earthquake
San Francisco, January 14, 2010
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced a comprehensive commitment to help the people of Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake, which includes a $200,000 donation to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Visa will also match employee donations to ( Read more... ) -
a very happy birthday wish
in the magic of weaving in and out of each others' journals and lives, I've come to grow so fond of today's birthday boy, ( Read more... ) -
I couldn't have said it better - welcome 2010
http://susanstinson.livejournal.com/283303.html
10:09 am: Clothed
Happy New Year, friends, beauties, visitors and passing strangers.
May your hands weather with grace. May your fingers smell good. May chill on your arms keep you alive to your skin as much as warmth might do. May you grieve when you need to and know your own lacks, with matter-of-fact ( Read more... ) -
popular culture icons
I am sad about Farrah Fawcett's death because she was able to give back by sharing her struggles. I forgot to watch her TV special recently, but I'm guessing it will be back in re-runs ( Read more... )
