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Mom Picks Up Daughter On Horse, School Balks {ParentDish}
Sep 9th 2009 7:12AM Um . . .didnt people used to pick up their kids on horseback all the time less than a hundred years ago? And what if someone picked up their kid on a motorcycle? I think they're more dangerous than horses, but doubt the school would have refused to hand over the child. And two hours wait? What is going on?!! Bureaucracy run rampant! Put an end to the bureaucratic madness already!
Enzyme Allows Some to Never Get Fat {That's Fit}
Aug 17th 2009 6:03PM I think it's society - we eat a lot of convenience foods and that added to our relatively sedentary lifestyle does cause us to gain more weight than in the past. HOWEVER our society also throws images of impossible-to-maintain bodies and beauty, most of which are airbrushed before publishing. A quick review of historical paintings will show that a lot of today's 'overweight' women were once just normal sized.
Pantene Nature Fusion Giveaway! {Stylelist}
Jul 5th 2009 10:56PM I need more shine and bounce!
McDonald's makes plans for the McDouble {BloggingStocks}
Oct 31st 2008 12:01PM Boo, MickeyD's, boo.
Galley Gossip: Flight Attendant Pet Peeve #3: You want me to do what? {Gadling}
Jul 18th 2008 10:51AM I would be ashamed to ask someone else to put my bag up for me, unless I was truly injured.
And for the record, there is still plenty of chilvary here in Europe. Men help all the time with baggage - getting it up and down stairs, stowing it, etc. (the trains are the worst as you sometimes have to put baggage you would normally check on an airplane into an overhead type situation - completely ridiculous idea and it's a wonder I haven't crushed anyone.) Thanks, all you unknown men who've helped me with my bags all those times!
Gadling's guide to getting better seats {Gadling}
Jul 18th 2008 10:38AM I usually travel alone so always pick the window seat. Not only do I wind up with only one fellow passenger to deal with, 50% of the time I have two seats to myself because a lot other people are traveling with someone and want to sit together.
I disagree with Tayla, though. I took a 9pm overnight flight to London and there were three grouchy toddlers in the next row who didn't go to sleep for five of the the seven hours we were flying and were very vocal about it. Would it be so wrong to drug the children a little with some Benedryl? They were obviously up past their bedtime and uncomfortable and so was everyone else.
Thanks for the seat advice! I will definitely be trying it out on my next overseas flight.
When to use and avoid Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia {Gadling}
Jul 18th 2008 10:20AM I am definitely a bargain hunter and always do loads of fare research before committing to a ticket, especially for overseas flights. I don't usually find good deals on Orbitz, Expedia, or Travelocity, but like yourself, was able to get my ticket $300 cheaper this time because Orbitz was able to give me an outbound and return flight on different carriers.
When is the best time to buy tickets? Timing {Gadling}
Jul 18th 2008 10:03AM Thanks for all the advice. I had been wondering if I was doing to right thing buying my ticket as early as possible when I saw a decent fare and I was right! I just got my flight home from Italy for Christmas for $775 inclusive with only one stop each way before I reach my home airport. The funny thing is the base fare was similar or even a little higher than other flights but the taxes and mysterious fees were way less - on most other flights these fees were doubling the original cost of the ticket.
Fewer Americans enjoy eating, study says {Slashfood}
Apr 19th 2006 11:13PM I think this is due to America's dependence on convenience foods (ie. fast food, pre-made meals, etc.), which are ok, but not delicious. And the presentation is often left wanting
