Full Moon and that Time of the Month

Like most males I am blisfully unaware of the pain and suffering my partner goes through once a month with 'The Period' However is it just me or is it the case that this happens during a full moon. Is it the case that millions of women in whole geograhic regions are all experiencing this at the same time.

If this is true it has far reaching consequences. Two days before a full moon I would suggest thinking very carefully about what you might say to your partner, your female co-worker or any other female in the vicinity. What we are talking about here is a seething cauldron of trouble just waiting to pour on the unprepared male.

If my full moon theory is true, you would need to get in your car and drive for approximately 36 hours before you could approach a female with an innocent question like 'you look a bit off colour today, do you feel OK?". I'm learning slowly as time passes that the female of the species is a wierd and wondeful beast, who on certain days will light up your life and on other days will take on the personality of an angry bear.

I know which one I prefer. So, my suggestion for the few days before and after a full moon take the following precautions:

1. Do not ask where your socks are located. This applies to all other low level stuff that you should be able to remember, but expect your partner to be the font of all knowledge.

2. Buy some flowers and give them the day before the full moon. This may be treated with suspicion but eventually it will smooth things over.

3. Cook the dinner, wash up, put the kids to bed and then offer a back rub. Plus give a back rub that lasts longer than 1 minute.

4. Arrange a babysitter, book a table at her favourite organic restaurant. Don't eye up the waitress !

5. Think before you speak, don't hang around looking sheapish and finally and most importantly do not watch a football match on TV on the night of the full moon. MNF is out in this situation

Live long and prosper !

Election 2008 Gaffs

With the aim of clarifying what the 2008 Election candidates might have or might not have said according to the printed media and the blogosphere, here is a list of the most well known alleged gaffs to date. Gaff scores are purely subjective.

While John McCain seems to be content with a continual stream of average gaffs and the odd highlight, Barack Obama hits a couple of home runs, Joe Biden just keeps coming back with whoppers and Sarah McCain hasn't been in the public eye long enough to be caught out. Watch this space for updates.

John McCain

Well, it’s common knowledge and has been reported
in the media that Al Qaeda is going back into
Iran and receiving training and are coming back
into Iraq from Iran. That’s well known. And it’s
unfortunate.”

“I’m sorry, the Iranians are training extremists,
not Al Qaeda,” he said

Score On Gaff Scale 6/10

McCain told The Pueblo Chieftan that he
wants to renegotiate the 1922 Colorado River compact

Score on Gaff Scale 7/10

“It’s indisputable that (autism) is on the rise amongst children,
the question is what’s causing it. And we go back and forth and there’s
strong evidence that indicates that it’s got to do with a
preservative in vaccines.”

Score on Gaff Scale 6/10

When asked about current fuel prices McCain went on to say, "I don't
recall, and frankly, I don't see how it matters

Score on Gaff Scale 3/10

“Oil executives” tell me my energy plan is awesome

Score on Gaff Scale 7/10

"The fundamentals of our economy are strong"

Score on Gaff Scale 7/10

"All the king’s consultants can’t keep this tube pumped"

Score on Gaff Scale 3/10

Confusion over whether Spain is in Europe or South America

Score on Gaff Scale 7/10

McCain unsure how many houses he owns

Score on Gaff Scale 9/10

Barack Obama

"I've been in 57 states, (with) I think one left to go."

Score on Gaff Scale 6/10

"Lipstick on a Pig"

Score on Gaff Scale 10/10

Obama regrets saying soldiers' lives 'wasted'

Score on Gaff Scale 8/10

Joe Biden

Biden asks man in a wheelchair to stand up

Score on Gaff Scale 9/10

Joe Biden contradicts his own running mates policy favoring clean coal power plants

Score on Gaff Scale 1/10

Biden on Clinton: She 'Might Have Been a Better Pick Than Me'

Score on Gaff Scale 8/10

Biden says he and Obama could pursue criminal charges against the Bush administration if they are elected in November

Score on Gaff Scale 10/10

About Illinois Sen. Obama: “I mean, you got the first mainstream African American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.”

Score on Gaff Scale 10/10

“you cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.”

Score on Gaff Scale 10/10

"When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on the television and didn’t just talk
about the princes of greed,” Biden told Couric. “He said, ‘Look, here’s what happened.’”

Score on Gaff Scale 8/10

Sarah Palin

"many" other vice presidential nominees in history hadn't met a head of state either.

Score on Gaff Scale 6/10

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Hurricane Ike from Space

This image was snapped aboard the International Space Station during expedition 17. At the time of taking the picture Hurricane Ike covered half of Cuba. The Hurricane struck the US coast as a Category 2 Hurricane with constant winds of 175 Kph or 110 mph. Galveston Island was hit with 20 ft tidal wave. In the top right hand corner of the picture you can see the Space Station's Solar Array's. Image Credit: NASA

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Casey Anthony Media Speculation

Further speculation continues in the case of missing toddler Caylee Anthony.

CNN reports that traces of chloroform were discovered in the Casey Anthony's car along with evidence that she had visited chloroform related web sites, they found traces of human decomposition in the trunk and a strand of Caylee's hair. Its no suprise a hair could be found but the other circumstantial evidence finds could look ominous.

'Expert' Crime writer David Lohr reveals that as of 15th Sept Casee Anthony remains under arrest, but on charges not in relation to Caylee's disappearance. At the same time neighbour's of Anthony continue to demonstrate against the Anthony family.

What happenned to trial by jury and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Dr Phil echos the above sentiment.

While all this speculation continues Caylee Anthony remains missing.

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Massive US Rescue Plan

The Treasury Department is being given sweeping powers over the next couple of years as part of a package of measures to purchase 700 Billion dollars worth of Toxic debt. The 'Buck Stops Here' sign moved from the desk of the banking system that created the problem to the ever reliable taxpayer. The public debt limit has been increased from 10.6 trillion dollars to 11.3 trillion dollars. I wonder if the leaders of the financial behemoths that have been humbled in recent days will be handing back the multi million dollar bonuses they received in the last few years while creating the problem ?, perhaps not I think. Tagged as a humiliation of Wall st it should lead to a root and branch reform of the financial system. Lets hope this draws a line under the shocking events of recent days. This looks like a last ditch attempt to steady the boat. If new and yet undisclosed financial mis-deeds come to light it's likely that the kids will find the cookie jar is now empty.

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Tina Fey

Tina Fey is not related to Sarah Palin, however at the 2008 Emmy Awards, she scooped a hat-trick of awards, namely Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (30 Rock and Cooter), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (30 Rock), Executive Producer of an Outstanding Comedy Series 30 Rock. Fey is a rare combination of talent, beauty and wit. Despite losing her purse during the awards ceremony she still managed to accept the plaudits with class and humility.

New National TV Ad Calls for Hot Dog Ban in Schools

New National TV Ad Calls for Hot Dog Ban in Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Schools should stopserving hot dogs and other processed meats because even small amounts increase the risk of adult cancer, says a provocative new commercial airing on TV stations around the country. The spot is produced by the CancerProject, an affiliate of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.