Archive for April, 2009

Apr 30 2009

Swine Flu Name

Published by Jody under Grammy's Corner, Health

I find it more than a little upsetting when the government takes the whole day, to try and change the name of the Swine flu.
It seems that there are those that are upset with the name, so therefore we spend the day on the name instead of looking for answers as to finding the cause [...]

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Apr 27 2009

Should Miss California Apologize?

Published by admin under Coffee Break

This may come as a surprise to everyone who knows me – but I don’t think Carrie Prejean aka Miss California should be expected to apologize for her beliefs.
I’m not the biggest fan of Perez Hilton – but it’s not because he’s gay – it’s because he has been known to lift content from [...]

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Apr 26 2009

Waterboarding

Published by admin under Flippin It

I’ve thought about waterboarding quite often – thinking first, the method of interrogation isn’t lethal so what’s the big deal?
Then I think about how our government claims it is an effective method – but if it’s so effing effective, then why was it used some 250+ times on Zubaydah and Mohammed?
As a parent, if I [...]

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Apr 20 2009

More on Carlie Christine and The Playboy Cheerleading Coach

Published by admin under Flippin It

The parents that reported Carlie Christine (aka Carlie Beck) was on Today this morning. Heather and Scott Geneilla was called on the carpet for the possibility that she exposed Carlie as part of a vengeance scheme.
The dad said “This is a leader of young women” as if he is a saint who didn’t get [...]

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Apr 17 2009

United Airlines – Not Fat Friendly

Published by admin under Coffee Break

New York – United Airlines will start charging obese passengers for a second seat on flights on or after March 4 for travel on or after April 15.
If a passenger cannot fit into a single seat, buckle their seatbelt – even with a seatbelt extender – or put the seat’s armrest down, the airline will [...]

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Apr 16 2009

Cheerleading Coach Sacked for Past As Playboy Centerfold

Published by admin under Coffee Break

A US cheerleading coach has been sacked after a group of vengeful parents and students who were not selected for their schools cheer team worked together to expose her secret life as a Playboy centerfold model.
The steamy shots of Carlie Christine, who was named as Playboy’s "cyber girl of the week", were left [...]

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Apr 15 2009

I’ve been promoted to “hot mom” umm yeah!?!

Published by admin under Coffee Break

My son came home from school the other day to reveal an interesting revelation to me. The conversation went something like this:
Son: “Mom, friend 1 and friend 2 think you are hot!”
Me: “Oh they do, do they?”
Son: “Yeah, they asked me how old you were too.”
Me: “Do you even know how old I am? [...]

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Apr 07 2009

Text Enthusiasts Do You Know How To Behave?

Published by admin under Coffee Break

Who talks on the phone anymore?  From baby boomers to Generation Y…text messaging is now the communication method of choice.  But does that mean that the old rules of “etiquette” are thrown out when texting?  Predicto Mobile, www.predicto.com top entertainment news survey site, provides a list of what not to do and basically how [...]

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Apr 06 2009

Proud To Be American

Published by Jody under Grammy's Corner

The Obama’s have made a hit around the world. While watching the crowds and their enthusiasm for the Obama’s, it gives me pride in my country that I have not felt in years.
When I hear conversations about the US here in Canada, the people are excited to see someone in power that actually cares for [...]

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Apr 05 2009

I’m so proud of Valerie Bertinelli!

Published by admin under Coffee Break

Of all the stars who have become a spokesman for Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem after losing several pounds – not a single one of them has resonated with me quite the way Valerie’s story has.
Valerie has taken her own personal fears, most of which are pounded into the minds of women everywhere. I can [...]

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