Somethings Fishy About This Spa.

A newly emerged “fish spa” is becoming fashionable in many hot spring resorts, and has attracted even more customers, all curious about this peculiar treatment.

At such a spa, many Garra Rufa, a type of small tropical fish, also nicknamed Chinchin Yu, nibble fish or simply doctor fish, are put in hot springs. As they can live and swim freely in at least 43-degree waters, they are naturally used for the treatment of skin diseases in such spas.

When placed in the spa, these fish can feed themselves on the dead cells of the human body, since they only consume such cells, leaving the healthy skin of the human body to grow. The whole process is reportedly free of pain. It won’t hurt and the bather might feel a pleasant tingling on his or her skin.

The fish species are often found in the river basins in the Middle East, including Syria, Iraq, Iran and Turkey, and thus is also called Turkish Fish. It is legally protected from commercial exploitation in Turkey due to concerns over harvesting for export.

In 2006, the first Asian Doctor Fish spa resort opened in Hakone, Japan. These fish are used to clean the feet of the bathers at the spa. Recently, such spas become fashionable in resorts in China and South Korea.

No Booze For You!

I've spent a lot of time in the state of Alabama. As a matter of fact my great, great grandfather founded the town of Enterprise. As a family we spent every summer there at my grandmothers house immediately next to the old courthouse. So it doesn't surprise me that the Norther town of Athens AL wants a return to prohibition. That's right no booze. Zero, nada, nothing. The local church leaders are asking members to fast and pray in support of the ban. Like Jesus really cares if this silly ballot passes. Don't they know he has more pressing issues? Anyway follow this link for the entire story.

The Sandwich As Art?

I take a certain amount of pride in my sandwich making abilities. My BLT is beautiful, my PB&J is magnificent and my turkey and swiss is just incredible. But I must admit this guy has it all over me. You need to check out these beautiful sandwiches.

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Burn Baby Burn!

It's a well know fact that many states here in the U.S. are plagued with a mosquito problems. Here is Florida they grow as big as small birds. In fact there are so many of them that the state of Florida has given them large tracks of land to live on. They're call mosquito impoundments. It's also true that many of these pesky little bugs carry very severe, even deadly virus'. So I can almost...almost sympathize with this woman who burned her house down because she was so sick of dealing with the problem bugging her (sorry). Click here for the full story.

Ten Reasons Gay Marriage Is Un-American

1. Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

2. Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

3. Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

4. Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

5. Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

6. Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

7. Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

8. Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

9. Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

10. Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

Are You A Complete Tool?

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William C. Ballard 10/03/28 — 07/31/07

William Carl Ballard

Shannon, MS - William Carl Ballard, 78, died Tuesday July 31, 2007 at his home in Shannon Mississippi. He was born October 3, 1928 in Tupelo Mississippi to the late Carl and Lurline Whitlock Ballard. He grew up in Alabama and lived in Prattville and Aliceville. He graduated from Aliceville High School and the University of Alabama, earning a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in bacteriology. He joined the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1979. During his working career he was the laboratory director of Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL and was named Medical Technologist of the year in the State of Florida in 1968. He was president of the Florida Division of American Society of Medical Technologists and was appointed by the Governor of Florida to two terms on the Advisory Council for Licensure of Medical Technologists. He was a member of the South Green Street Baptist Church, Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry fraternity, Theta Xi social fraternity, Masonic Lodge No. 81 F&AM of Pontotoc and the Pontotoc County Shrine Club. He enjoyed watching football on T.V. and reading.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Lillene Terry Ballard, whom he married Nov. 7, 1997: two sons, Michael Ballard (Lynnette of West Palm Beach, Fla, and Mark Ballard of Vero Beach, Fla; one daughter, Jane Ben-Hashal (Guri) of Marietta, Ga.; three brothers Paul Ballard (Ruth Jane) of Conyers, Ga., and Carl Ballard (Brenda) and Carly Ballard (Patcy). both of Shannon; six sisters Sally Harrison (Bill) of Fayette, Alabama, Ruth Bruce (Wilburne) of Tupelo, Mary Gordon (Chester) of New Albany, Pat Warren of Saltillo, Judy Gregory of Hemitage Tenn. and Charlene Centanni (Anthony) of Thibodaux La., four grandchildren, Matthew and Eric Ballard of West Palm Beach and Arielle and Nette Ben-Hashal of Marietta Ga., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; his wife Ruth Carmichael Ballard, on October 16, 1996; and a stepdaughter, Barbara McCauley.

Memorials may be made to the Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803.