Art Clokey: How Gumby got his name

Good article...But even better is the video "Gumbasia".

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Art Clokey: How Gumby got his name

Fruit or Vegetable? Who Cares? Have One!

Is it a fruit or is it a vegetable? Unravel the mysteries of the ruby-red beauty also known as the tomato.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says tomatoes come in 25,000 varieties and it appears demand for this nutritious and delicious produce is ever-increasing. Americans have increased their tomato consumption 30 percent over the last 20 years, mostly in processed forms such as sauce, paste, and salsa. Canada is the largest producer of greenhouse tomatoes in North America.

Yet, still the question remains, is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

The answer is simple. The tomato is a fruit, but it is used as a vegetable in cooking. Many think of tomatoes as a vegetable, because most recipes that involve tomatoes involve savory cooking instead of sweet.

Tomatoes deliver a lot more than their rich color and robust flavor. They also have a red-hot reputation as guardians of good health. Tomatoes are great sources of Vitamins C, K, and A, and are loaded with beta-carotene, lycopene, potassium, and fiber.

So what does it mean health-wise to eat this fruit raw, grilled, roasted, stewed, sautéed, or even puréed? Tomatoes contribute to better heart and bone health. Their powerful nutrients may also help lower the risk of pancreatic and other cancers, reduce migraine pain, and aid in blood sugar control.

by Soleatha Ransom

For "Rental Only" DVD's

This is a trend that I’m finding very aggravating!!

Basically, the movie studios and rental companies have come up with what they hope is a way to make the consumer purchase more DVD’s by renting you a disc that has only the feature film on it…They still have the menus for the bonus content and deleted scenes etc…Except, when you try to view it the message “Purchase this DVD from your local retailer to view this content” is displayed.

“What the Hell?!?” I need to go spend $19.99 to see 3 minutes of deleted scenes? Who in the hell do they think they are?

To add insult to injury…these discs usually have all preview “skipping” options, like fast-forward, Next chapter\title, and jump to the menu DISABLED! So, the renter must watch 5 or more minutes of commercials and previews to even get to the limited content.

Not cool movie\rental industry!!

Neverisms

From the article "'Neverisms': 11 Things You Should Never Do, Never Say, Never Forget" by Dr. Mardy Grothe

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mardy-grothe/neverisms-things-you-should-never_b_860133.html#s277084&title=Never_rise_to)

Never confuse movement with action.

(Ernest Hemingway)

Never dare to to judge till you have heard the other side.

(Euripides)

Never dull your shine for somebody else.

(Tyra Banks)

Never ascribe to an opponent's motives meaner than your own.

(J. M. Barrie)

Never continue in a job you don't enjoy.

(Johnny Carson)

Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is.

(Millicent Fenwick)

Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.

(Ernest Hemingway)

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

(Margaret Mead)

Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

(Leroy "Satchel" Paige)

Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

(William Makepeace Thackeray)

Never depend on immersion in another person for your personal growth.

(Caitlin Thomas)

Never lose sight of the fact that old age needs so little but needs that little so much.

(Margaret Willour)

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.

(John Witherspoon)

There are are nearly 2,000 more examples in Grothe's new book "Neverisms: A Quotation Lover's Guide to Things You Should Never Do, Never Say, or Never Forget" (HarperCollins, 2011).

My daughter drew this...

...or maybe I should say she "dotted" it. It was made using a pen to 'dot' the outlines and shading.

Ran another 5K Plus today!

3.89 miles...I'm still at a 12+ minute pace, but it's feeling easier every time now.

I'm also starting to track my runs at MapMyRun.com. It's a pretty nice site that allows you to map your routes using Google Maps (or similar) technology, then with some input from you like time it took to complete etc. it tells you your pace...how many calories you burned etc. You should check it out.

I ran just over a 5K today at lunch!

Felt good. My longest run so far (3.67 miles)

I have about a 12min mile pace...slow, but sustainable :)

I'm training to run a 1/2 Marathon in April. Hope I make it.