Too Early Trivia September 28th, 2007

Question: Women and left-handed people are more likely to do this than men and right-handed persons.

Answer: Eat off of someone else's plate.

Too Early Trivia September 27th, 2007

Question: The number of us doin' this online is up 37% in the last couple of years.

Answer: Gettin' health info/advice.

With easy online access to up-to-date medical information and reference materials, doctors are watching as more and more adults use the Internet to find out about their health -- and then come into the doctor's office to discuss what they've found.

They've even given these people a new name -- cyberchondriacs.

By the Numbers ... According to a recent Harris poll, about 160 million of the 225 million adults in the U.S. have looked online for information about their health -- up 37% since 2005.

Too Early Trivia September 26th, 2007

Question: 53% of women believe this would enhance their career.

Answer: Cosmetic surgery.

Too Early Trivia September 25th, 2007

Question: 17% of women will not share this with their man.

Answer: Their friends' secrets.

83% of women blab their friends' secrets to their S.O.

Too Early Trivia September 24th, 2007

Question: In 5% of homes this is done more than 20 hrs a week

ANSWER: Moms clean house.

5 hours - 61%
6-10 23%
11-15 7%
16-20 2%
21+ 5%
never 2%

Too Early Trivia September 21st, 2007

Question: We go through about 15 of these each year.

Answer: A pound of pasta.

The average Italian eats about 62 pounds of pasta a year.
The average person in North America eats about 15-1/2 pounds of pasta per year.

Too Early Trivia September 20th, 2007

Question: Studies show having this in the workplace helps employees do a better job.

Answer: Sense of humor.

Too Early Trivia September 19th, 2007

Question: We do this twice as much as we did two years ago.

Answer: Text message.

More than 158-billion text messages were reportedly sent in the US last year. That's up from 81-billion in 2005.

Text messaging is as popular as ever, and the abbreviations we use when texting are showing up in school essays. USA Today talked to a high school English teacher who says she corrected a student who used the number "4" in an essay instead of the word "for." The student said she used it so often in text messaging that she didn't even think about it. So many students have grown up with text messaging they don't know how to correctly spell some very common words.

It's thought that text messaging started in December, 1992, when a British engineer sent the message "Merry Christmas" to a colleague's mobile phone from his home computer.

Too Early Trivia September 18th, 2007

Question: 37% of households punish their kids this way.

Answer: Take away their nternet access

Too Early Trivia September 17th, 2007

Question: Women account for $150 million dollars in annual sales of this.

Answer: NFL Merchandise.

Too Early Trivia September 14th, 2007

Question: What's the #1 answer given when people were asked to finish the sentence: "My life would be so much easier if there was a drive-thru ___________.

Answer: Day care.

Too Early Trivia September 13th, 2007

Question: 10% of us claim to have gotten dirty looks out in public because of this.

Answer: Rude cell phone use

Top 5 Ways You Waste Money

FEEL LIKE YOUR hard-earned cash leaves your wallet faster than it should? Don't blame the lattes. Chances are you're blowing through money on ways you have been told are better for you... Here are five ways we waste cash:

1. New Cars
Because cars depreciate fastest during the first two or three years of ownership, that new-car smell probably costs you 30% or more than if you bought the same car used. On top of that, used cars typically have lower insurance premiums, mainly because they cost less.

2. Brand Names at the Supermarket
At the drug store or supermarket, some brand items are simply not worth buying. The generic versions are just as good and cost much less. In some cases they're even made by the same companies.

3. At the Office
Are you taking advantage of all benefits your employer offers? We don't just mean your 401(k), but perks with more immediate gratification, too. Take your flexible spending account, which lets you use pretax dollars for medical expenses.

4. Cell Phone Early Termination Fees
If you're lucky, you'll never have to cancel your cell phone contract before it expires. Consumers have spent a whopping $2.6 billion on early termination fees. The good news: You can avoid paying early termination fees thanks to companies that help you transfer your contract to someone else... check out Celltradeusa.com.

5. Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners in some coastal and hurricane zones are about to see their home owners insurance premiums as much as double this year, but you don't have to take the full hit. If you haven't already asked your insurer for discounts you may qualify for, now is the time to do so. If your home owners and auto insurance policy are from the same company, for example, you could get 5% to 15% off your homeowners premiums.

Best Places To Hide Your Mulah

When you have a little extra cash you need to keep it safe. Here are some wacky ideas some folks came up with to hide their moolah. Most folks agree the bank is the safest place, But not everyone does.

A lot of people said the freezer, or the cat litter box. One woman suggested a tampon box. A fake pipe in the basement or a carved out notch in a door were mentioned.

The most clever suggestion for hiding valuables? Inside the bin of your shredder. Putting money in a locked safe next to a sleeping pit bull was a close second.

Statistics by the FBI show that robberies happen on Friday... payday... you've got 2 days to hide your stash.

Too Early Trivia September 12th, 2007

Question: Those of us out West are much more likely to spend $100 on this than folks on the East Coast.

Answer: A date.

Easterners average $25-$50 for a date.

Too Early Trivia September 11th, 2007

Question: 1/4 of grown-ups didn't do this in the last year.

Answer: Read a book.

Too Early Trivia September 10th, 2007

Question: In 1980, approximately 75% of all households had one of these. Today, they're practically non-existent.

Answer: Hot-air popcorn poppers.

Too Early Trivia September 7th, 2007

Question: More than 1/4 of us think all married couples should have one of these.

Answer: A pre-nuptial agreement.

10 Big Lessons From Little Kids

Here’s what every child knows that you may have forgotten. See if you can apply some of these lessons to your adult life.

1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even when there’s not a prize in the bottom of the box.

Studies show that children who eat breakfast do better in school. It doesn’t take much further thought to know that adults will feel better and perform better at work as well. Researchers believe that eating first thing in the morning may help to stabilize blood sugar levels, which regulate appetite and energy. They suggest people who eat breakfast are less likely to be hungry during the rest of the day and are, therefore, less likely to overeat.

2. Homework blows. Bring work home with you and it’ll ruin your night. And your marriage. And your family. And your life.

Don’t bring work home. If you are overloaded and don’t have enough time at work to do what is expected, talk to your supervisor to resolve the problem. Home should be your relaxation zone, not another workplace. Make sure you separate work and leisure time in your head – so that work doesn’t spill over into your fun.

3. The only way to know how something works is to completely disassemble it. (This is still good advice when tackling a complex problem. Your plasma TV? Not so much).

Hard problem? Break it down! Writing a book seems daunting, so start by doing an essay. If an essay is too much, start by writing a paragraph summary. The important thing is to have something done right away. Once you have something, you can judge it more accurately and understand the problem better.

4. There’s a reason they don’t give credit cards to 8-year-olds. You’re supposed to save up money before you buy a new toy.

Managing your money is an important life skill that few of us were ever taught. But it’s never too late to learn. Taking control of your money means knowing where it’s going. It’s all too easy to let your money fritter away without any real sense of what you’re spending. The key is to sit down and work it out.

5. Asking questions is how you figure things out. Lots and lots of questions.

Ask anything that comes to mind, and ponder the possible answers. Our brains are wired to be curious. As we grow up and “mature” many of us stifle or deny our natural curiosity. Let yourself be curious! Wonder to yourself about why things are happening. Ask someone in the know.

6. The coolest adults were the ones who took the time to listen to you. You still want to grow up to be a cool adult, right?

When you’re feeling stressed, have had a particularly difficult day, or are facing a crisis, the ear of a supportive friend can be a lifeline to peace. A genuinely good listener is actually more rare than one would think, and also more valuable.

7. Your body was designed for throwing baseballs, shooting hoops, and jumping off diving boards and stuff. In the secret language of children, the word “fitness” doesn’t exist. It’s called “having fun.”

Everything can be a game. Why slog through the same workout routines in boredom, when you can add a little fun? Make up rules, shoot for personal records, regain your competitive spirit. No fear, no self-doubts, no negative self talk, no self-criticism, no worries, no destructive anxieties or thoughts of failure. To a child, he/she can do anything. And do you know what? They’re right.

8. Playtime is important and laughter feels good.

We get so caught up in work, chores and a host of “have-to’s” that we forget to take time for ourselves. Not only does relaxing and regrouping make life worthwhile, it has real health benefits. Most of all, it will help you stay consistent and motivated. Kids also seem to inherently know that laughter can ease blood pressure, help your brain function, give you energy, and help you reach your goals. Smiling and enjoying yourself can be serious help.

9. Too much of anything will give you a tummy ache. Like, say, bourbon.

Those who over-exercise will burn themselves out. Those who site sedately all day suffer from atrophy. A boy who studies all the time has no friends. Another who only makes friends fails in his examinations. Staying too long under the sun can result in heatstroke and sunburn. Not going out at all makes the skin pale and pallid. Sharpening at all will render the knife useless.
Being extreme is always the cause of pain. Moderation, then is the key of life. It is the way to live our lives as it is meant to be lived.

10. Try to be the friend you were when you were 12: fun-loving and loyal, with no strings attached.

Too Early Trivia September 6th, 2007

Question: Americans go through 17 of these each second.

Answer: Big Macs.

The Big Mac turns 40 this year!

Too Early Trivia September 5th, 2007

Question: 62% of dating women would dump a guy for this reason.

Answer: He doesn't get along with her friends.

Too Early Trivia September 4th, 2007

Question: 37% of women say they would sacrifice a year of this for good hair.

Answer: Dessert