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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (41)	5/30/2008 10:11:46 AM
From: one_less	Respond to of 3816

Thank you. Your opinion is valued as always ... well, in the negative range as always but valued just the same. I find people who live their lives in the shadowing negative realm interesting because I have no idea what keeps you going, or why you insist upon it.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (41)	6/4/2008 1:44:48 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3816

Is Preparation H The New Club Drug? Cream No Longer Just For Hemorrhoid Relief Created: Wednesday, 04 Jun 2008, 6:53 AM MDT Published reports are saying that clubgoing men are using Preparation H to look ripped and draw the attention of women. (John P. Wise/MyFox) NEW YORK (MyFoxNational) -- If some young party boys are to be believed, then a medicine used for years to treat hemorrhoids is now being used for a surprising new purpose. According to a story on FOXNews.com this week, clubgoing men are using Preparation H to pick up women. The method has been hailed on the Internet and has long been used by body builders, according to the report. Long Island-based writer and Manhattan club bouncer Rob Fitzgerald interviewed for his blog a young man who claims, "...if you want girls to dance with you, you have to look ripped." Applying the Preparation H, in the opinion of at least that one clubgoer, makes men look more muscular, though FOX News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel disputes such a claim. "It doesn't even work that well for hemorrhoids," Siegel told FOXNews.com, adding that side effects to Preparation H include rashes or even elevated blood pressure. There's plenty of reaction to the story on FOXNews.com: Harry says, "Perhaps these club-dwelling losers could try actually working out to appear more ripped?" blitzed says, "i can see one of the side effects now: hemorrhoids on your face, stomach, legs..." Y says, "It’s frightening to think how it was discovered that Preparation-H had drug-like properties when ingested." former1sg says, "People in the military have been doing this for years to 'beat' the woefully inaccurate bodyfat test ... This has been around for a long time. Funny that the masses are just now discovering it." g banks says, "I am saddened that people think so little of themselves that they must resort to this ridiculousness for vanity’s sake–" myfoxcolorado.com

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (41)	3/2/2010 2:09:43 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3816

Flying into the future: New Zealand company to make personal jet packs A company in New Zealand is to begin production of a commercial jet pack. Testing the jet pack. Photo: Caters Martin Aircraft Company, in Christchurch, New Zealand, aims to make 500 packs a year which will sell for around £50,000. The 200 horsepower dual-propeller packs are the brainchild of inventor Glenn Martin who unveiled his machine for the first time in July last year. Tullow Oil on track for Ghana productionBecause it weighs less than 254 pounds (115kg) the jet pack does not require a pilot's licence. It is capable of travelling 30 miles in 30 minutes on a full tank of fuel. And recent tests have seen the newest model reach heights of up to 2,400 metres and top speeds of 60mph. But only now has sufficient investment been found for the company to begin production of the craft, which will also begin at an undisclosed site outside New Zealand. Martin Aircraft Company chief executive Richard Lauder said the pack could be perfect for the emergency services, private users and even the military. He said: "This could be life-saving stuff. "For us this is an excellent commercial step. Mr Lauder would not identify the partner other than to say it was an international aircraft company. The joint venture would be run through a newly created company. The aircraft company would have a controlling 51 per cent stake. Both Mr Lauder and jet pack inventor Glenn Martin would be directors of the new company. current.com