| Beijingers unmoved by spitting clampdown ahead of Olympics
Although there is now a wide consensus that spitting is ""uncivilized"" behavior, as pre-Olympics manners campaigns term it, spitting is still pretty much a trademark sight and sound across the country.
As bicycle attendant Guo Guiyou stands guard outside a busy Beijing railway station, he suddenly makes a loud coarse noise as he opens his mouth and propels a gobbet of spit on to the pavement.
""It's good to spit, it's good for your health,"" said the 40-year-old man unapologetically as he rubs his shoe over the foul puddle he has just created.
Even though the government has stepped up punishment for spitting, a possible fine of 50 yuan (seven dollars) does not deter Guo.
""That's okay -- most of the time, they don't see you,"" he said.
Superior Industries names CFO
Superior Industries International Inc. has named Erika H. Turner chief financial officer, the company said Monday. Turner was previously chief financial officer/vice president of finance at Carson-based Monogram Systems, a position she held since 2004. She also holds an MBA degree from USC. Van Nuys-based Superior Industries (NYSE: SUP) supplies aluminum wheels to Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Audi, BMW, Fiat, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota and Volkswagen. .
Sellers of ch...ch...chia tap growing heart-health market
Most importantly, the seeds are high in one of the omega-3 fatty acids known to help prevent heart disease. The seeds are higher in omega-3 than any other plant source, including flaxseed, which many people sprinkle on food for its health benefits. .
The name says it all – Justin Kredible performing in St. Louis
Justin Kredible's vigorous mix of comedy and magic has quickly established him as one of America's premiere performers. As a regular guest on the 'Rachael Ray' show and a crowd favorite at colleges and events around the country Justin lives up to his recent title of "Entertainer of the Year 2007" from Campus Activities Magazine. It's been an amazing year for this young superstar. This summer he co-starred in the hit MTV show "Room 401. He's also the host and creator of the video-on-demand TV series, "Turning Tricks", on the LIfeskool network. In the coming year you'll see him in TV commercials nationwide as the new face of Sunny Delight. All this while rocking the busiest tour schedule in the college market. Justin began performing at the age of twelve.
Katie Scarvey column: Happiness as a science?
In the decade of 1995 to 2005, the Danes came in at a buoyant 8.2 on a 10-point happiness scale. Tanzanians were the gloomiest, at 3.2. The U.S. came in at 7.4. Having lived in Italy, I was surprised to find that Americans are happier than Italians (6.9), but I think the Italian postal service pretty much explains that. Living in a cold, dark place doesn't necessarily correlate with unhappiness. Icelanders are happier than most of us, probably because of their strong social connections. A recent study suggests that people are happiest at the beginning and end of their lives and least happy in middle age. Women are unhappiest around 40; men at 50. Good news for me. In my mid-40s, I am climbing out of the Slough of Despond. Bad news for my husband who, if the research is true, is on his way to becoming Eeyore in few years.
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