10 THINGS YOU CAN NEVER CHANGE ABOUT A WOMAN

Wise women know that they can’t change their men. And those men should know that this goes both ways and they shouldn’t try to change women either. Here are 10 things that you can never change about a woman so listen up guys:

1. She’s a list person. Because isn’t it much better to write down everything that needs to get done instead of keeping it all in your head?

2. She has to do all the dishes before she goes to bed. Who wants to wake up to a dirty kitchen?

3. She gets dressed up to go out to dinner. Even if it’s at the local watering hole. Because if you look good, you feel good.

4. She has a side of the bed. And she’s been sleeping on it since she was a kid. Don’t even try to get her to switch.

5. She has a lot of shoes. Or necklaces or purses. Whatever it is, women are collectors.

6. She doesn’t want you to comment when she gains weight — just when she’s lost it.

7. She’s a planner because there’s always something to do. Laundry, bills, grocery shopping. If you want her company three weeks from yesterday, you need to ask her in advance.

8. Being on time is the rule not the exception. If you’re late, it shows her that you don’t respect her time.

9. Women pass gas. Yes, they do. It’s one of the bodily functions they share with the rest of humanity.

10. When they say no, they mean no. By trying to change their minds, you make ‘em plant their feet deeper in to the ground. And get mad.

DADS, FEEL YOUR BABIES KICKING

Here’s the perfect Father’s Day gift for dads-to-be. A “pregnancy belt” that lets expectant fathers feel their babies kicking in real time. The belt, developed by Huggies Argentina, looks like a typical fake pregnancy belly — but it replicates a baby’s kicks from mom’s belly to dad’s belly. The belt is synched with an accompanying belt worn by the mother. So far this is not available in North America but I am sure with time it will be here.

WHAT IS ZAPPING YOUR ENERGY?

What is zapping your energy? A survey of the 55-plus crowd found 80% had unintentionally fallen asleep at least once during the day within the last month. So why so sleepy? Here are 7 habits that are making you tired:

1. Breakfast without carbs - Carbs produce fuel, and a study found low-carb dieters experience greater fatigue and reluctance to exercise.

2. Prescription Medication - Meds can stress the liver, and if the liver is fatigued, so is the body.

3. Clutter - Clutter makes your brain feel overwhelmed. Clean up your office.

4. Vitamin-Enhanced Water - These drinks are full of B-vitamins, and the body doesn’t metabolize B vitamins taken in isolated form… the drinks over excite you, making you wired and tired. Check the labels.

5. Using the computer - Computer Vision Syndrome is caused by too much staring at the screen. Symptoms include blurred vision, headaches, and yes, fatigue.

6. Not Eating Your Veggies - Antioxidants in veggies protect our body from free radical damage, which leads to fatigue. Spinach, kale, red grapes, and papaya are all good choices.

7. Too much exercise - Overdoing it causes your body to release too much cortisol, which leads to fatigue, zapping your energy for days. Moderate exercise is best.

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DISNEY THEME PARKS

There’s always a trash can nearby: The plans for Walt Disney World (WDW) call for no spot in the park to be farther than 30 steps from a garbage receptacle, according to Disneytrivia.net. Easy access helps keep the park neat, as does its refusal to sell gum.

Look closely — the flags are fake: In her book, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World, author Susan Veness reveals that in order to avoid the hassle of raising and lowering many flags each day, all but one of the flags at Disney World are replicas. The only real deal is the one in the center courtyard.

“It’s a Small World” music never stops: And you think it’s stuck in your head after one ride? Think of the poor souls who clean the ride in the Orlando park night after night. Apparently it’s too much trouble to shut off and reboot the sound system, so the park just leaves the music playing on loop 24-7.

You can wake up Tinkerbell: There are some amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for kids if you know about them. The first person inside Tinkerbell’s shop at WDW each morning is allowed to rouse the fairy from sleep.

There’s a secret underground lair: Where do cast members go to de-Mickey — and why is trash largely unseen at a place that hosts millions of visitors a year? The secret at Disney World is a nine-acre network of underground tunnels called utilidors, which house break rooms, garbage chutes and more.

There are Mickeys hidden everywhere: If you look hard enough, you’ll see the familiar Mickey silhouette in all sorts of unexpected places around all the Disney parks, from lace fabric to hub caps to imprints in the cement. No one’s sure exactly how many secret Mickeys there are.

There’s a secret, members-only speakeasy: Heard of Club 33? Behind a door marked 33 Royal Street at Disneyland, there’s apparently a secret members-only dinner club with a years-long waiting list and a hefty initiation fee. Former guests have included presidents, celebs and VIPs, who enjoy the only place in the park where you can score a cocktail.

There’s a secret basketball court: Few people get a chance to see it, but hidden insider the Matterhorn in Disneyland is a spot to shoot hoops. When the ride was completed, the top third of the mountain was unused space. Disney employees voted to put in a mini basketball court.
Cinderella’s castle is smaller than it appears: To make the iconic castle which anchors Disney World appear larger than life, the architects used some perspective tricks. The windows at the top are smaller, and the streets leading to it angled, to make the castle look like it’s off in the far distance.

WEIRD AND GROSS INGREDIENTS IN YOUR FAVORITE FOODS

Can we just accept the fact that some foods are delicious and we’re better off not knowing what’s really in them? Hot dogs come to mind. But here are some more scary ones.

Fertilizer in Sandwich Rolls: While chemical fertilizers inevitably make it into our produce in trace amounts, you would not expect it to be a common food additive. However, ammonium sulfate can be found inside many brands of bread. The chemical provides nitrogen for the yeast, creating a more consistent product.

Beaver Anal Glands in Raspberry Candy: The anal glands of a beaver, conveniently euphemized as castoreum, are a common ingredient in perfumes and colognes but are also sometimes used to believe it or not enhance the flavor of raspberry candies and sweets.

Beef Fat in All Hostess Products: Ah, so it was the vegetarians who made the Twinkie go away! The ingredient comes included a list of other oils that may or may not be used, so it is always a gamble.

Crushed Bugs as Red Food Coloring: After killing thousands at a time, the dried insects are boiled to produce a liquid solution that can be turned to a dye using a variety of treatments. Some people worry that the coloring — often called carmine or carminic acid — could be listed as a “natural color,” disguising the fact that there are bugs in the product.

Beetle Juice in Sprinkles and Candies: You know that shiny coating on candies like Skittles? Or the sprinkles on cupcakes and ice cream sundaes? Well, they get that glaze from the secretions of the female lac beetle. The substance is also known as shellac and commonly used as a wood varnish.

Sheep Secretions in Bubble Gum: The oils inside sheep’s wool are collected to create the goopy substance called lanolin. From there, it ends up in chewing gum (sometimes under the guise of “gum base”), but also is used to create vitamin D3 supplements.

Coal Tar in Red-Colored Candy: Coal tar is listed as number 199 on the United Nations list of “dangerous goods,” but that doesn’t stop people from using it in food. The coloring Allura Red AC is derived from coal tar and is commonly found in red-colored candies, sodas and other sweets.

Calf Stomach in Many Cheeses: Many cheeses are made using rennet, which is the fourth stomach of a young cow.

Sand in some Chili: Sand is hidden in some companies chili as a name you might remember from high school chemistry class: silicon dioxide. Apparently they use sand as an “anti-caking agent,” perhaps to make sure the chili can last for days and days over a heater.

Finally some good news out of Moore Oklahoma after the devastating tonado. If this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye I don’t know what will. I love a story with a happy ending.

I have no idea what child birth would be like nor do I want to find out. I did find a video of a couple of guys who didn’t believe their wives and I don’t think they will ever do that again. Check out this video of two men who try a birth simulator. The guys come out of it with a different attitude.

I think this has to be one of the best pranks ever…

I am willing to bet you didn’t know we had an official greeter at the Border crossings. We Canadians are so polite.

This morning I found either the best or the worst commercial of all time. I had a good laugh and thought I would share it with you. Enjoy.