"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - Why Awareness Is Important -

Seeded on Tue May 1, 2012 12:23 AM EDT (Health Central)

With Fibromyalgia Awareness Day approaching (May 12), I thought this would be a good time to talk about why awareness of this or any illness is so critical. I would even go so far as to say that awareness is the cornerstone upon which future medical advances ar …

health, medical, research, treatment, pain, funding, support, awareness, fibromyalgia, diagnosis

Crazy Cat Love: Caused By Parasitic Infection?

Seeded on Thu Sep 1, 2011 4:51 PM EDT (TIME)

You like cats because they're beautiful, elegant creatures, right? Or is it because you've been infected by a parasite that influences your brain?

study, health, disease, research, cats, parasites, infections, infectious-diseases, rats, felines

From Friend to Frenemy.

Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:37 PM EDT

I read a quote once that said, "Friendship is like a book. It takes years to write but just a few seconds to burn". I find that quote to be very true. Especially when it comes to the relationships women have with one another.

Continue reading this entry ...

women, health, grief, secrets, men, stress, laughter, friendships, enemies, best-friends

115

New Leukemia therapy destroys cancer by turning blood cells into assasins.

Seeded on Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:30 PM EDT (CBS News)

A new leukemia treatment has experts buzzing over a possible cure that may one day change cancer treatment forever. How does it work? According to experts, the treatment is a gene therapy that turns a patient's own blood cells into assassins that tracks down and destroys c …

cancer, stem-cells, health, testing, treatment, scientists, gene-therapy, leukemia, cure, bone-marrow

Jerseygirl's "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Movie Review

Sat Aug 6, 2011 11:19 PM EDT

The tag-line of the movie "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is......"Evolution becomes Revolution". And it couldn't be more accurate. If and when you decide to see "Rise of the Apes" be prepared.

Continue reading this entry ...

entertainment, john-lithgow, movies, monkeys, chimps, apes, james-franco, caesar, prequels, frieda-pinto

Dogs Adept at "Reading People's Minds"

Seeded on Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:08 PM EDT (kpho.com)

Seeded by The Desert Rattler (Clipped by Jerseygirl1978)

"Dogs and [human-raised] wolves are capable of distinguishing between a person looking at them, someone who's paying attention and someone who's not,"..........

study, animals, intelligence, family, odd-news, dogs, phoenix, pets, wolves, lifestyle

The Heartbreaking Story of 'Project Nim' - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:57 PM EDT (The New York Times)

TALKING animals are a dime a dozen in animated blockbusters.

entertainment, books, death, animals, research, documentary, language, humans, movies, noam-chomsky

My Day With JFK..........(Junior)

Wed Jul 6, 2011 3:41 PM EDT

It was November 1996, Thanksgiving time. My mother and I just got done visiting my Grandmother in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and we were heading to Tampa, Florida. We were at the Newark Airport and waiting for our flight, which was probably delayed.

Continue reading this entry ...

entertainment, newark, new-jersey, airports, jfk, meetings, celebrities, holidays, thanksgiving, airplanes

100

I LOVE THE 80's.........

Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:16 PM EDT

The Awesome 80's! Boy, do I miss those times! I guess you could call me an 80's baby, as I grew up during those years.....going from a baby to a pre-teen. I grew up in New Jersey, home of The Boss and Bon Jovi.

Continue reading this entry ...

entertainment, music, products, television, toys, movies, artists, clothing, fads, bands

164

Cancer Survivors Have Lower Employment Rates And Work Fewer Hours

Seeded on Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:28 PM EDT (Medical News Today)

Cancer survivors are less likely to be employed, and they work fewer hours, than similarly aged adults without a history of cancer, even two to six years after diagnosis, according to a study by Penn State researchers.

cancer, study, discrimination, health, disease, research, survivors, employment

Jerseygirl's Super 8 Movie Review

Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:01 PM EDT

Super 8 is a monster of a movie. I just came back from the theater and have a big smile on my face. That's because I thought Super 8 was a great movie and perhaps one of the best movies to come out in the past ten years.

Continue reading this entry ...

entertainment, steven-spielberg, movies, monster, action, science-fiction, j-j-abrams, kyle-chandler, elle-fanning

Hey Viners!!! Let's Have Some Fun!!!

Thu Jun 9, 2011 5:09 PM EDT

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many of us will be getting together to spend the holiday with family and friends (furry or human).

Continue reading this entry ...

food, music, parade, family, celebration, friends, reunions, fireworks, songs, fun

893

Psoriatic Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Information by MedicineNet.com

Seeded on Mon Jun 6, 2011 5:37 PM EDT (www.medicinenet.com)

For those that know me, they know I have something called Fibromyalgia and I talk about it a lot! It is a sad, painful, confusing and complicated illness that over 11 million people suffer from and there is controversy surrounding the illness, which makes it even more diffic …

doctors, health, pain, skin, x-rays, joints, psoriasis, stiffness, blood-tests, autoimmune-diseases

Fibromyalgia Pain Takes Toll on Everyday Life

Seeded on Sat May 28, 2011 7:14 PM EDT (WebMD Health)

Fibromyalgia is difficult to live with and endure. You are in horrible pain, mostly all day, every day.

health, pain, work, parenting, relationships, fibromyalgia, fatigue, migraines, stiffness, restless-leg-syndrome

American Idol 2011: Finale all-star performances & winner revealed - National Teen Celebrity | Examiner.com

Seeded on Wed May 25, 2011 10:13 PM EDT (Examiner)

I have to say, I enjoyed JLo and Steven Tyler being judges on American Idol this season, but with some of the best contestants going home early (Pia, Casey and Stefano) it was a lackluster season.

entertainment, u2, beyonce, finale, american-idol, jennifer-lopez, tim-mcgraw, carrie-underwood, jack-black, ryan-seacrest

Pink kitten: The real Pink Panther's fur changed colour after being bathed in cement | Mail Online

Seeded on Wed May 25, 2011 5:52 PM EDT (the Mail online)

Are these the cutest kittens ever?

animals, rescued, odd-news, abandoned, kittens, pink-fur

2011 Summer Movies List - 2011 Summer Movie Guide by the Numbers - Esquire

Seeded on Fri May 20, 2011 5:54 PM EDT (www.esquire.com)

It's time for Summer Blockbusters! It's getting hot outside and what's a better way to cool off, then head to a theater and eat some popcorn? Trouble is, there's a lot of Summer movies this year.

entertainment, pirates, smurfs, movies, x-men, aliens, transformers, apes, summer, blockbusters

'Grease' Star Jeff Conaway In Coma - Entertainment News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Seeded on Thu May 19, 2011 9:41 PM EDT (www.wisn.com)

Grease star and former Celebrity Rehab patient, Jeff Conaway is in a coma and currently unresponsive....

entertainment, drugs, taxi, alcohol, coma, overdose, grease, celebrity-rehab, jeff-conaway

Ethan Hawke Joins 'Total Recall' Remake (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter

Seeded on Thu May 19, 2011 7:30 PM EDT (www.hollywoodreporter.com)

Since Arnold is busy making babies, Ethan Hawke and Colin Farrell have stepped up and are on-board for the remake of the 1990 action movie Total Recall. Will you stand in line to see it?

entertainment, arnold-schwarzenegger, movies, colin-farrell, kate-beckinsale, ethan-hawke, remake, jessica-biel, bryan-cranston

Thank you for making my first year on the vine so fun!!

Wed May 18, 2011 4:19 PM EDT

Well, it's been one year since I started on the vine. It went by so fast.

Continue reading this entry ...

The Smurfs Movie: First Look At Trailer

Seeded on Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:09 PM EDT (www.movienewz.com)

La la la la la la.........Come on, admit it! You know you grew up watching (and loving) The Smurfs! Which one was your favorite....Smurfette, Papa Smurf or were you a fan of evil Gargamel? Will you be brave enough to stand in line for the live action 3D movie?

entertainment, movie, television, 3d, fred-armisen, neil-patrick-harris, hank-azaria, paul-reubens, sofia-vergara, katy-perry

'Super 8': The Monster Movie Movie

Seeded on Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:21 PM EST (www.vh1.com)

'Super 8', the much-anticipated movie written and directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg is heading to a theater on June 10, 2011 and Paramount has finally released the first full length trailer.

entertainment, trailer, steven-spielberg, movies, aliens, science-fiction, monsters, creatures, j-j-abrams, kyle-chandler

Elizabeth Hurley Will Play Wonder Woman's Nemesis And......

Seeded on Fri Mar 4, 2011 8:15 PM EST (www.eonline.com)

In addition to stunning Adrianne Palicki being cast as the new Wonder Woman, Elizabeth Hurley and Cary Elwes are also rumored to be joining the remake of the cult classic, with David E. Kelly at the helm.

entertainment, pilot, television, nbc, remake, villains, wonder-woman, david-e-kelley, elizabeth-hurley, cary-elwes

Cats Adore, Manipulate Women

Seeded on Thu Mar 3, 2011 11:06 AM EST (Discovery.com)

Seeded by Loretta Kemsley (Clipped by Jerseygirl1978)

The bond between cats and their owners turns out to be far more intense than imagined, especially for cat aficionado women and their affection reciprocating felines, suggests a new study.

women, odd-news, cats, friendships, reciprocal-relationships

How Being a Jerk Shortens Your Life

Seeded on Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:13 PM EST (TIME)

Beware jocks and mean girls: you may be more popular in high school, but according to a new academic paper, it is the smart kids and conscientious glee-club types who will live longer. Not only that, they will suffer fewer diseases before they die. What do you think about this?

death, illness, health, intelligence, medicine, genetics, personalities, iq, longevity, mean-people

– Show More

Latest Comments

– Show More

Recent Votes

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - Why Awareness Is Important -
Source: Health Central
With Fibromyalgia Awareness Day approaching (May 12), I thought this would be a good time to talk about why awareness of this or any illness is so critical. I would even go so far as to say that awareness is the cornerstone upon which future medical advances ar …
12
8
Lone dolphin may be victim of bullying
A lone dolphin that has spent the past five days swimming in the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Southern California may be the victim of bullying, NBCLosAngeles.com reported. The dolphin may have been prevented from leaving the Huntington Beach nature preserve by other dolphins, …
27
263
World Mysteries - Strange Artifacts, Ancient Flying Machines
Source:
It would seem that the Mahabharata is describing an atomic war! References like this one are not isolated; but battles, using a fantastic array of weapons and aerial vehicles are common in all the epic Indian books. One even describes a Vimana-Vailix battle on the Moon! The abo …
21
63
Living Many Lives
People think I'm strange When I say I've lived many lives They think it stranger still When I say I have one life to live Both are true you see And it's not just for me It applies to all of you Just let me walk you through You start out young an wild You develop your own style S …
14
25
Werewolf Troll Connection Found
Source: www.yorkshire-dales.com/trollers-gill.html
Troller's Gill is a sinister little ravine at the head of Trollerdale near Skyreholme and the village of Appletreewick in the "Barden Triangle" area of the Yorkshire Dales. Legend has it that this narrow limestone gorge is the haunt of the "Barquest" or " …
17
35

– Show More

Comments & Feedback

hi friend

me and Rosie just saying HI to ya.

hope your days are all good.
— 58rose

Hey Jersey! Just saying "hi" and hope all is well with you, we're missing that tiger strength!
— Dare To Hope

Dearest Jerseygirl, HAPPY NEW YEAR! - I consider your engaging presence an honor - It is indeed a privilege to call you FRIEND!
— Mighty Mouth

Hi Jerseygirl, wishing you a wonderful 2012!
— ambivalent

And a Merry Christmas to "YOU"!!
— DEATHNELL J.

Thank you for your holiday message dear friend - Hope you are well, your wisdom and engaging presence are missed on the Vine! xxx
— Mighty Mouth

THANK YOU FOR THE CARD, YOUR A GOOD FRIEND.
— 58rose

You are a sweetheart.
Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well and that you enjoy the bounty of food, family and friends that we are all so lucky to have.
— JM California

Happy Thanksgiving to you too, my friend. I've missed hearing from you...
— McSpocky

Happy Thanksgiving to you too Jerseygirl!
— ambivalent

Hi Jerseygirl! Thank you for the Happy Halloween wishes! I hope yours was fun and you had a great time. How are you feeling?
— Holly-348328

Thanks so much for your kind invitation! I have been enjoying your comments very much. You are wise, and accurate! I should have written you sooner! Look forward to many meet-ups.
— feliznavidad

Hope you are feeling really fine today, thinking about you. We already have 5 inches of snow!!
— ambivalent

Thank you for the FR – Gladly accepted. I see your Quaker will be 23 that's amazing, a testament to love and good care. Gandolf is just 18 months. An amazing little bird :o)
— Lebowsky

Hi Jerseygirl :-) Thank you very much for your Friends invitation. I am very glad to be on your Friends list.
— Tink-2285193

Love your avatar, too! I'm starting to get the hang of this comment stuff on other people's pages
— robinm85

Thanks, I love Holloween

I love the pic of the white tiger you have. Beautiful.
— MJL-3

Thanks for the FR! Your posts are awesome!
— Rani-2571164

Thanks for the compliment on Maddy, she's a great dog, very old, Got two more pic of our smaller dog I put up at a later time, we call them SISTER of SATAN, they are Lopsapoos.
It's like having twins:) :)

I love your Avatar too.
— MJL-3

Accepted FR, JerseyG - Thank you very much. See you like to do a lot of reading!! wish I had more time... Catch you around the Vine. Regards. TO
— TERESA OLEARY