The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1301

SameOldStory · 10-17-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabee

The eBooks I've been doing have lots of research on dietary supplements. In some surveys conducted in Australia almost everyone tested was deficient in D3 and Selenium. Two vital elements that work to strengthen the immune system to fight viruses and cancers. I checked my levels and guess what? Mine were low too. With so much sunshine around you wouldn't think Aussies wouldn't have low D3 but we do. I take both now. Prevention is better than a cure.

And for a real RANT . . . . don't get me started on the FDA and supplements.

I started taking D3 after I hit 60.

Supplements are one of those things with good/bad info on both sides. The current drivel in the newspapers, magazines, TV etc has it that you have a better chance of dying if you take vitamins.

A few vitamins, in large dosages, can cause serious problems. No dispute there. But those who are interested in taking supplements will easily find that info.

Some ninny in power is going to read one of those asinine studies and start regulating more sh_t.

Lets make up more headlines that are probably true;
Elderly more likely to die from touching public door knobs/handles. Many are catching colds and flues resulting in death due to respiratory/cardio failure!

Moving bowls deadly to elderly, straining causes strokes and heart attacks!

Driving a car is killing not just the elderly, but others too!

Common household items proven dangerous to the elderly. Footstools, extension cords, and pet cats are killers!

(Actually, my Christmas dog tries to push me over EVERY time I come home. I think that he wants to rip my throat out. Vicious Shih Tzu!))

wannabee · 10-17-2011, 11:30 PM

So that's where our tax goes

SameOldStory · 10-17-2011, 11:43 PM

Will Rogers - "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for."

Stitchawl · 10-18-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

Supplements are one of those things with good/bad info on both sides. The current drivel in the newspapers, magazines, TV etc has it that you have a better chance of dying if you take vitamins.

I can pretty much guarantee that if you take vitamins you WILL die.

For that matter, I can pretty much guarantee that if you do NOT take vitamins you WILL DIE!

Ain't nobody gettin' out of this life alive...

Stitchawl

Rumpelteazer · 10-18-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

TWO COMPLAINTS

1) I've been seeing too many people wearing Spandex!!! AND IT'S GIVING ME NIGHTMARES!

In reality, VERY few people that wear Spandex should. Over the past few days I've seen too much flab and too many hanging guts & butts. If I see much more I'll have to poke my eyes out.

I know what you mean!
My mother has been losing weight this past year and she thinks leggings are great pants. She doesn't wear a skirt or tunic over it, she wears them as pants. Also, she has been buying shirts a size too small because she wants to wear that size, the problem is she hasn't lost enough weight to get away with that.

Both me and my sister have been trying to tell her, gently, that what she's wearing isn't flattering but she disagrees. I've also been losing weight and I've told my sister that if I get the same tendencies she's allowed to smack me.

SneakySnake · 10-18-2011, 04:24 AM

tasty!

Stitchawl · 10-18-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

tasty!

I never fully appreciated the expression, "Damn my eyes," before...

Stitchawl

Joybells · 10-18-2011, 09:04 AM

Life is a sexually transmitted terminal condition.

HomeInMyShoes · 10-18-2011, 10:07 AM

I'm just going to ignore all this spandex discussion.

Why is the Kindle deal of the day longer than a day? It's the same book as yesterday morning (afternoon in the UK) and there's still 16 hours left on it. Shouldn't it just be the Kindle hot deal or something?

GeoffC · 10-18-2011, 11:44 AM

Spotted yesterday in two shops, before Christmas !

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Easter Eggs for sale !

WT Sharpe · 10-18-2011, 11:59 AM

Two of my neighbors have their Christmas decorations up already. It's not even Halloween yet!

Rumpelteazer · 10-18-2011, 12:08 PM

We already have the Christmas tree lights on the shelf (in the Netherlands we also celebrate "Sinterklaas" on December 5). Mind you, we sell the all year round, from 27 December until 6 December we call them "party lights" and from 6 December until Christmas they're Christmas lights.

A traditional Dutch treat for Sinterklaas are "pepernoten" and they usually go on sale in August. By the time it's Sinterklaas everybody's fed up with pepernoten because they've been eating them for months.

wannabee · 10-19-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

. . . . .
Ain't nobody gettin' out of this life alive...

Stitchawl

Awe . . . what a killjoy. I hate it when people spoil the ending like that!

Rumpelteazer · 10-20-2011, 04:35 PM

This morning a salesman of one of our suppliers came to visit. One of the things they sell are tools. He proudly told me of a new tool-line they had and that it might be something for me because it's especially designed for women and it's pink....

I think my father nearly died laughing because he knows I don't do pink. I can understand that there are tools made for women because, in general, our hands are probably smaller but why pink?!

For now I just keep using my own, made for men, tools that are nice and black with the occasional bright yellow or red grip.

badgoodDeb · 10-20-2011, 04:51 PM

LOL! Still, they (the sale guys) do have a point. I have a full large tool box of mens tools, in my garage. But when I passed a "lady's set" with purple handles, and in a nice small carrying bag, I bought it anyway. It lives in my kitchen, and is thus more available for small jobs around the house. Pink and purple will sell as "impulse" purchases.

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10-17-2011, 11:30 PM	#19502
wannabee Media Bloke Posts: 2,382 Karma: 113956855 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NSW - Australia Device: iOS	So that's where our tax goes

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SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	Will Rogers - "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for."

10-18-2011, 04:24 AM	#19506
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	tasty!

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Joybells reddit, reddit, reddit Posts: 184 Karma: 405760 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Oz Device: Kobo Touch	Life is a sexually transmitted terminal condition.

10-18-2011, 10:07 AM	#19509
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	I'm just going to ignore all this spandex discussion. Why is the Kindle deal of the day longer than a day? It's the same book as yesterday morning (afternoon in the UK) and there's still 16 hours left on it. Shouldn't it just be the Kindle hot deal or something?

10-18-2011, 11:44 AM	#19510
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Spotted yesterday in two shops, before Christmas ! .. .. .... ...... ... .. . Easter Eggs for sale !

10-18-2011, 11:59 AM	#19511
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Two of my neighbors have their Christmas decorations up already. It's not even Halloween yet!

10-18-2011, 12:08 PM	#19512
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,350 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	We already have the Christmas tree lights on the shelf (in the Netherlands we also celebrate "Sinterklaas" on December 5). Mind you, we sell the all year round, from 27 December until 6 December we call them "party lights" and from 6 December until Christmas they're Christmas lights. A traditional Dutch treat for Sinterklaas are "pepernoten" and they usually go on sale in August. By the time it's Sinterklaas everybody's fed up with pepernoten because they've been eating them for months.

10-20-2011, 04:35 PM	#19514
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,350 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	This morning a salesman of one of our suppliers came to visit. One of the things they sell are tools. He proudly told me of a new tool-line they had and that it might be something for me because it's especially designed for women and it's pink.... I think my father nearly died laughing because he knows I don't do pink. I can understand that there are tools made for women because, in general, our hands are probably smaller but why pink?! For now I just keep using my own, made for men, tools that are nice and black with the occasional bright yellow or red grip.

10-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#19515
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,555 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	LOL! Still, they (the sale guys) do have a point. I have a full large tool box of mens tools, in my garage. But when I passed a "lady's set" with purple handles, and in a nice small carrying bag, I bought it anyway. It lives in my kitchen, and is thus more available for small jobs around the house. Pink and purple will sell as "impulse" purchases.