I didn’t know it but Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert lost his voice 18 months ago. He suffers from a rare condition called Spasmodic Dysphonia. Even though there is no cure for it he has written a great article about his experiences and how he never gave up trying […]
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Cancer chemical found in coffee
A cancer causing chemical has been found in coffee. Acrylamide is the drug in question and “only chips and crisps are responsible for greater quantities on average.” (That’s fries and chips to US readers) Yet again, I’m glad I gave up coffee! Unfortunately the chemical is produced during cooking, “particularly […]
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How to Brush Your Teeth
John goes over the technique he uses to brush his teeth. I should spend more time on my teeth, as tooth ache really really hurts! Oooowwww! I always assumed flossing was to remove the food particles from between your teeth, but I was informed the main reason for doing this […]
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The power of the Sleep Cycle
The power of the Sleep Cycle – or how to get by on less if your time asleep is a multiple of 90 minutes.
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Feeling Down? Tubthumping!
Feeling down, tired, depressed, or tetchy like Ray and gang are on TodayFM? Listen to Chumbawumba’s Tubthumping and you’ll soon be jumping around and grinning! I get knocked down But I get up again You’re never going to keep me down
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Typing Injury FAQ Home Page
The Typing Injury FAQ should be required reading for anyone who sits at a desk. (via) Click-click-click-click – the sounds of typing are prominent in many offices and homes. They are the sounds of persons working at their computers, typing on their keyboards, and clicking their mouses. Unfortunately, by simply […]
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From the Deadly to the Bizarre!
This guy had a lucky escape! Builder survives nailgun accident – see the xray! 6 nails in his head! Wow! And then there was the woman who bought 10,000 Mars bars.. Won’t need to worry about breakfast for a while! hehe. And it seems IRC is under attack! Still, I.R.C. […]
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Teeth, teeth, teeth..
I’m after my root canal now. I had it done this morning. I was expecting the worst as I walked into the dentist’s surgery. It took an hour, I didn’t feel any pain but a lot of discomfort having my mouth open for so long! I was given and injection, […]
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Tooth Ache
Some Thoughts: When you have a tooth ache everything else takes second place. Oh, and the tooth ache always happens on a bank holiday weekend, to ensure maximum pain, and remind you to go to the bloody dentist more often! Vodka, rubbed onto the infected gum/teeth is a god-send for […]