Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Meaning of "banana republic"

You learn something new everyday:

Banana Republic: n. A small country that is economically dependent on a single export commodity, such as bananas, and is typically governed by a dictator or the armed forces.

Why in the world would someone name a clothing store that???? Makes me not want to shop there anymore.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Want to live to be 100?

My life expectancy is 106 years according to Livingto100 because of my family history, health, and activities. Check it out! Pretty neat, made by Dr. Peris, the PI of the first research study evaluating centenarians.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Quote of the Day

You can't help everyone everywhere, but you can help someone somewhere, and that's what counts" ~the wisdom of Filipe, a contestant on The Biggest Loser

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Best fortune cookie ever

"You could prosper in the field of medicine"