A new study in the medical journal “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research”, finds that heavy drinkers OUTLIVE nondrinkers. Over the 20-year study, 69% of the nondrinkers died, versus 60% of the heavy drinkers. Moderate drinkers survived the best . . . only 41% died. The researchers say they have NO IDEA why this happens. Their best theory is that, statistically, nondrinkers are more likely to be POOR, since drinking ain’t cheap. And without money, there are more STRESSES, like job and family worries.

A Beijing Freeway Is 10 Days Into A Traffic Jam . . . And It May Not Be Cleared Up For A Few More Weeks

Right now in Beijing, there are people who’ve been stuck in a 62-mile traffic jam FOR TEN DAYS. With no end in sight.

–Chinese officials had to close one freeway because it had been so damaged that it was un-drivable. That pushed all the traffic to another freeway, the Beijing-Tibet Expressway, on August 14th . . . and since then it’s been hopelessly jammed.

–According to officials, the traffic jam may not be fully cleared up until MID SEPTEMBER. Local residents have been taking advantage of China’s new capitalism trend by selling noodles to stranded drivers . . . at inflated prices.

iPhone Users Have More Sex Than Blackberry Or Droid Users

–The online dating site OKCupid.com just ran a huge analysis of all of their members’ profiles. And for one of their tests, they found all of their users who have smartphones . . . and analyzed their number of SEXUAL PARTNERS.

–What they found: iPhone users have the MOST SEXUAL RELATIONS of any smartphone owners. By a pretty big margin.

–The average 30-year-old male iPhone owner has had an even 10 sexual partners. The average 30-year-old female iPhone owner has had MORE . . . 12.3 partners.

–BlackBerry owners have the second-most sex. The average 30-year-old male BlackBerry owner has had 8.1 sexual partners . . . for women, it’s 8.8.

–Android owners have had the fewest. For the average 30-year-old male Android owner, it’s SIX sexual partners. For women, it’s 6.1.

–In all three cases, the women averaged more sexual partners than the men.

–They used age 30 as a benchmark but, from age 18 all the way through age 40 the difference stays the same . . . iPhone users have the most sex, then BlackBerry users, then Android users.

–The most interesting comparison may be age 18. iPhone users have had an average of almost four sexual partners by that point . . . BlackBerry users average less than ONE . . . and Android users average less than 0.5.

(OK Cupid)

According to a study by the University of Rochester, all the colognes, cars and abs in the world are alright . . . but if you REALLY want to attract women, just wear red.

–They found that women are subconsciously attracted to red . . . when they see a man in red they think he’s richer and a better potential husband than a man who’s wearing a different color.

–The color red has been connected to STATUS forever . . . from the red clothes that were worn by the most powerful people in ancient China, all the way to the color of Ferraris today.

–So, the researchers believe women have been slowly conditioned to associate the color red with the most attractive men available.

From their upcoming SyFy Channel movie “Mega Python vs Gatoroid” (I’m not making this up folks!)

Here’s a Comedy Central video of David Hasselhoff goofing on himself in preparation for his Roast on August 15th. Enjoy!
 http://tinyurl.com/22jknhv

PINK was injured during her gig in Germany last night . . . while attempting one of her acrobatic stunts. Her harness failed her, and she fell, hard, onto the floor.

–A rep for the venue in Germany says that the strings that were attached to Pink’s harness were not secured properly . . . and that she fell about eight feet.

–Pink eventually got up and walked off stage on her own, but she was immediately taken to the hospital . . . so the show was over at that point.

–From the ambulance, she tweeted, quote, “To all my [German] fans . . . I’m so so so sorry to end the show that way I am embarrassed and very sorry.

–And later, she added, quote, “Nothing’s broken . . . no fluid in the lungs . . . just seriously sore.

Perfectionists Are 51% More Likely Than Slackers To Die An Early Death

If you’re the kind of person who pays every bill on time, alphabetizes your CDs and DVDs, and makes sure every single detail in every e-mail you send is absolutely perfect . . . here’s some bad news.

According to a study by Trinity Western University, perfectionists are 51% more likely than laid-back people to DIE AN EARLY DEATH.  The stress and anxiety that come with perfectionism take enough of a toll on the body that they can cause health problems that shrink your life expectancy like heart disease and hypertension. The study did find one big health benefit to perfectionism though. If you’ve got type two diabetes, your perfectionism helps you keep your blood sugar levels where they need to be. Perfectionists were 26% less likely than slackers to die from diabetes or its complications.

(New York Daily News)

This is REAL!  Can you imagine wearing this thing at the beach or the gym?

The Fourth of July is my least favorite holiday when it comes to my cats.  I can’t keep the neighbors from setting off fireworks for weeks leading up to the holiday and the night of the 4th is far from a party for pets.  Cats’ ears are thousands of times more sensitive than human’s and if you’re having a house full of people, that can add to the stress.  Dogs tend to get startled by the festivities as well so here are some tips to keep your cats and DOGS safe this weekend…

1. Make sure to keep your cats (and dogs for that matter!) inside the house. If you have outdoor cats and if at all possible, try to round them up and bring them in when fireworks are sure to be heard.

2. As an addendum to the first point, it’s a good idea to create a safe place or sanctuary for your cat(s) inside a closet or interior room in the house. You may consider putting a box inside that room with his or her favorite toy or blanket.

3. If you are hosting a party on the 4^th and your cats are skittish, consider putting them away from the activity (such as an upstairs or basement) for their peace of mind and yours. Be sure and keep the food and water, as well as the litter box, nearby.

4. You can always board your cat if you will be out of town on the 4^th or if you feel that a party inside the house is too much. If fireworks are heavy in your neighborhood, you may want to consider boarding.

5. Don’t forget the dangers of alcoholic beverages around the house. Whether it’s just your family or you are hosting a party, if cats are left to roam, they may be tempted to try that pretty pink Cosmo.
 

6. As far as a cat’s diet, be sure and keep it the same especially on the holiday when you’re less likely to be as attentive. Cats can get indigestion or diarrhea, especially older cats, and giving them a “special  treat” on a holiday is not always the best idea.

7. If you are unable to bring your outdoor cats inside, do not put insect repellent or sunscreen intended for humans on them. Remember there are pet-specific products available for their skin.

8. Another danger to cats is citronella candles and oil products used outside. If these are ingested, there can be serious life-threatening affects to your cat.

9. If you have kids and have purchased them glow sticks, be sure to inform them NOT to place it on a cat’s body or let the cat play with them. These products contain luminescent substances which can cause drooling and irritation in the digestive tract.

10. Do not take your pets, no matter how docile or calm you may think they are, to a fireworks display or to activities that include crowds. Cats may have nine lives, but they truly crave safety, quiet and shelter in the confines of their home.