Archive for December, 2006

Adults With Kids Pack on More Pounds

Did you know that adults with children in the house pack on more pounds than adults without kids? A medical study has found that parents who have their children living with them - no matter what the age, generally eat more saturated fat, too much of which can make one a candidate for heart disease.
How […]

Ushering In The New Year

The year is almost over and everywhere people are getting ready to countdown to a brand new year. 2006 has been quite an eventual year indeed for many.
There are parties going on everywhere. All the major cities have plans for fantastic fireworks displays and celebrations. Whether you go to London, New York, Paris or down […]

New Year’s Advice: Grow

Every year people make a list of things that they will to do, be or have. Very few actually achieve these goals. Sometimes it really is a case of aiming for the impossible. You set your self up for failure at the start of the year - that really sucks!
Rather than make a list of […]

The Wade Christmas Spirit

From the time we were kids, Christmas has been a time of giving and receiving. It isn’t only the kids who look forward to the joy of ripping the gift wrapping aside and discovering what treasure has been bestowed by our loved ones. It does not matter the price or the size. It is about […]

Tracking Santa On Christmas Eve

Every December many children (and a few adults) are hopeful that they will get a visit from Santa. They are each hoping that they made it on the good list and not on the naughty one. Some do not believe that he exists at all.
Well, for those who do believe and hope that they will […]

Santa Closets

Around christmas time everyone seems to transform into the kids they are at heart. Suddenly no hiding place is safe since they have all become expert detectives. They always seem to find where you hid the presents.
If you are looking for a way to help keep things a surprise, try what Nashville is doing. They […]

Christmas Displays

Every christmas time, many places come to life with lights. There are however a few that really stand out with their christmas display, doing more than just brighten up trees. These homeowners and shopkeepers turn their christmas displays into works of art that attracts visitors from far and wide to marvel anew at the christmas […]

China’s River Dolphins Extinct

Most people love dolphins. There is something about that seeming big grin that they have and how playful they are that sparks our interest. They are amazing creatures with their sonar and intelligence.
Most of the time dolphins are found in the sea. There are a few however whose natural habitat is fresh water. They aren’t […]

Laughter Is Contagious

Ever noticed that if you see someone laughing, even if you can’t hear what they are saying, you will often find yourself smiling, in some cases laughing as well. If you’ve been wondering if it was just you, relax. It is something that affects everybody. Besides laughter is the best medicine - as the saying […]

Baby Plesiosaur Fossil Found in the Antarctic

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth and another piece of evidence of this has been found one of the islands in the antarctic. This baby plesiosaur is about five feet long and is almost completely intact, much to the delight of its finders.
The expedition was led by James E. Martin, curator of vertebrate […]