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POPSHappy 1st birthday Knut I hope they make a nice home for you Knut, with a nice, sexy female polar bear, and you have amazing children. I wish you a long, happy life.
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POPSMoms eating placenta This is one reason I am glad I am beyond childbirth and monthly hormones. Wouldn't want to make that decision. Although, I would check the recipes.
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POPSBirth date can affect personality Those born between September and December are more prone to panic attacks while there is growing evidence that schizophrenia is higher among those born in the late winter and early spring. "It is exactly what you would expect if it were temperature related," said Richard Wiseman, a professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, who has examined the link between luck and the season of birth. "Many of the effects reverse in the two hemispheres." Professor John Eagle, a psychiatrist at Aberdeen University who has studied the relationships between season of birth and mental health, added: "The two main culprits are diet and the seasonal fluctuations in nutrition, and the increase in infections during the winter." Astrologers have seized on the findings as evidence that the stars influence personality. But scientists insist there are biological reasons behind the effects.
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POPSLiving paycheck to paycheck gets harder Gas prices hit a record nationwide average of $3.23 per gallon in late May before receding a little, though prices are expected to soar again later this year. Food costs have increased 4.5 percent over the past 12 months, partly because of higher fuel costs. Egg prices were 44 percent higher, while milk was up 21.3 percent over the past 12 months to nearly $4 a gallon, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. something's got to give
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POPSFast Food, Large Portions= many calories * Steer clear of large, jumbo and king size orders. Even a medium portion can be big, so share it with a friend. Better yet, opt for the small. * Eat half of what you order. Ask for a doggie bag and enjoy the rest on another day. * Have a bottle of water or diet soda instead of a regular sugar-laden soda. * Order a side salad with your meal. * Savor your food and eat more slowly. Put your fork down between bites. This will help you eat less.