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Is Your Glass Half Full — of Iced Coffee?
A man named Alexander Forouzesh recently brought a lawsuit against Starbucks because the baristas there filled his iced coffee cup half full of ice, essentially giving him only half a cup of cold coffee.
Posted in miscellaneous
Tagged fountain Diet Coke, glass half full, iced coffee, iced drinks, starbucks lawsuit
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Attention Walmart Shoppers — Watch Out for Crashing Car Doors
A lot of jokes have been made about offensive customers in Walmart stores; numerous videos and websites are devoted to the subject. But nobody talks about things that go on in the parking lot.
James Patterson Bookshots: What’s Up with the New Mini Books?
Did you know James Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers? If you’re a diehard James Patterson fan, like I am, you may be interested in — and surprised by — the format … Continue reading
Posted in book review, books, miscellaneous, reading
Tagged books, bookshots, James Patterson bookshots, mini novels, reading
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Super Easy Way to Clean a Grungy Tub and Make it Sparkle
If you have a bathtub or two that looks grimy and dull, try this easy DIY solution to clean a grungy tub and make it sparkle!
5 Reasons Not to Buy a Car with Black Fabric Interior
Here are 5 reasons not to buy a car with black fabric interior. But first, a little background.
Childhood Activities Adults Still Love
Come on, admit it. There are some things from your childhood you still love.
Posted in childhood, childhood activities adults still love, fun, life, miscellaneous
Tagged adult play, childhood activities that adults still love, childhood smells that evoke memories, childhood smels adults love, favorite childhood activities you still love, favorite childhood smells you still love, sweet smells of childhood
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Weight Watchers Now: Wow!
The last (and only) time I was a Weight Watchers member was 14 years ago when they offered a program at work. Got down to my goal and became a lifetime member. But somehow over the years, the weight slowly … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, health, How to, miscellaneous, weight watchers
Tagged losing weight, smart points, watch watchers, weight loss
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Brave Women Go Places Alone
Women like to go places and do things with other women because they enjoy each other’s company. (And men have always joked that women even go to the restroom together at social events.) And, of course, women enjoy going out … Continue reading
Posted in fun, How to, life, miscellaneous, women go places alone
Tagged brave women, solo adventures, solo travel, traveling alone, women go places alone
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