Coming Clean About Detergent Labels

Some laundry detergents claim to be kinder on the environment, or to be hypoallergenic.

But the simple truth is that there is no govermental oversight on those claims. Consumer Reports recently tested 2 detergents, Simplicity Hypoallergenic Non-Toxic 2X and Seventh Generation Natural Powdered HE (HE refers "high efficiency" washers which use less water), both of which claim to be hypoallergenic -- but the warning labels caution that the detergents can cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation.

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Exercise improves mood long after workout

We know working out is good for your body, but how about your mind? Some new research suggests that going for a run can improve your mood for up to12 hours.

Researchers at the University of Vermont sent students on a bike ride, then asked questions about their mood at various intervals. Apparently after 24 hours, you have to start over to gain that high.

Mow your lawn. No, your other lawn.

You may know that Gillette makes razor blades.

Now the 114-year-old company has come out with an intriguing series of videos aimed at educating men about body hair trimming.

Full of clever metaphors about lawn mowing, sweaters, carpet, horse stables, and forested trails, the step-by-step how-to videos are viewable on YouTube or Gillette.com.

Homsexual Penguins raise child

A penguin chick abandoned by its parents found a new home and family. Two gay male penguins took the egg in, incubated the egg and now the couple is raising the new chick.

We don't know the gender of the newborn bird yet, but at least it has a new family.

Bring your gun to church

Celebrate July 4th at New Bethel Church in Louisville, KY by bringing your firearms.

There will be a gun raffle, yep, win your own, plus patriotic music and gun safety information. Guns should be unloaded and private security will check you before you enter.

Now, to be clear, this Open Carry Celebration is scheduled for a Saturday June 27. Everyone is invited regardless of religious beliefs.

Cell Phone Elbow

You've heard of texting thumb. Now there's something else to worry about: cell phone elbow. Holding a cell phone to your ear too long puts pressure on the ulnar nerve, which can weaken your arm and make it difficult to type and write. And, women are more likely to get it than men.

Haggling for Hookers

The world economic crunch has hit Amsterdam's red-light district. Prostitutes are lowering their rates for various pleasurable functions undercutting each other's business. As you can imagine some ladies of the night are upset.
Now that visitors know they can get a deal, they are haggling for the best rates.

Even the sex market is depressed. Hey, I have an idea. Have sex, it will get your endorphins going making you happy.

Octo-Mom's Reality Show

Nadya Suleman, the mother of 14, has signed a deal for a reality Television show. From the creators of "The Biggest Loser" and "Beauty & The Geek" comes a show about the life of the mother, her 8 newborn children, plus the other six children.

Cameras will not follow Suleman 24/7. Suleman will do some of the camera work herself. So, in addition to taking care of 14 children, she will also be a videographer.

I suppose 14 children isn't enough to keep her busy.

Air France Flight Disappears

An Air France plane has disappeared while en route from Rio de Janiero to Paris, in what's called the Intertropical Convergence Zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It vanished without sending any type of distress signal. 

There has been no explanation offered yet from the International Center for Abduction Research or the producers of ABC Television's TV show "Lost".

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1.9 Million Dollar Allowance

How would you like a $2 million allowance from taxpayers. Lawmakers are billing you for all sorts of things like a $2,793 laptop or $24,730 for a hybrid rental car or two 46 -inch

Sony TVs. Your tax dollars paid for all of it.

The Wall Street Journal reported that House members get an allowance of 1.3-1.9 million dollars while U.S Senators get $2.9-4.5 million every year.

The money is often spent on staff salaries, travel and office supplies. Lawmakers expense these reports, some with lots of details, other not so much. Here is the kicker. It's all legal.