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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Did you know that he is one of only four managers to be named Manager of the Year in both of baseball's major leagues?

Did you know that Tony La Russa, Jr.  became the sixth manager in history to win pennants with both American and National League teams?

Did you know that in 2006 La Russa, Jr. became the first manager ever to win multiple pennants in both leagues and became one of only two managers to win the World Series in both leagues?

Did you know that La Russa With a 2,552–2,217–4 (.535) record as a manager (through Oct. 4, 2009), he is ranked third all-time for total number of Baseball All-time Managerial Wins list, trailing only Connie Mack (3,731) and John McGraw (2,763).

Did you know that La Roussa is also second all-time for games managed (4,773), trailing only Mack who set the record at 7,755 (3,731–3,948–76),[1] passing McGraw at 4,769 (2,763–1,948-58), on October 1, 2009?

Did you know that he is one of only four managers to be named Manager of the Year in both of baseball's major leagues?

Did you know that on August 22, 2007, La Russa. Jr. passed Bucky Harris to become the third-highest manager of all-time in total games managed in baseball history in his 4,409th game; behind only Mack and McGraw?

Did you know that with the retirement of longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after his last game on October 11, 2010, La Russa became the longest tenured manager in Major League Baseball?

Did you know that with the resignation of longtime NBA head coach Jerry Sloan from the Utah Jazz on February 10, 2011, La Russa also became the longest tenured bench boss among all the Big Four sports leagues?


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Did you know you know that you should do a strand test before perming your hair?

Did you know that you should never pre-shampoo your hair before adding a perm?

Did you know that you should never drink coffee or hot drinks before relaxing your hair?







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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Did you know that the muscle tone of the scrotum becomes weakened and relaxed in older me?

Human Scrotum.JPGDid you know that the function of the scrotum is to protect the testes and to keep them at a temperature 1–8° below the normal body temperature of 98.6° F (37° C)?

Did you know that the scrotum contracts from cold, exercise, or sexual stimulation and expands and relaxes when warm?

Did you know that when the scrotum is contracted, it conserves heat; while relaxed it is smooth and elongated, permitting the circulation of air that effects cooling?

Did you know that the muscle tone of the scrotum becomes weakened and relaxed in older me?




Did you know that a higher scrotum temperatures may be damaging to sperm count?


Did you know that animals that have stately movements—such as elephants, whales, and marsupial moles—have internal testes and no scrotum?


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Did you know that their are various types of bipolar disorder which range from mild to severe?


Did you know that Bipolar is a complex illness, that has many different symptoms -- and several different types?

Did you know that the primary symptoms of Bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings?


Did you know that their are various types of bipolar disorder which range from mild to severe?
Did you know that Mania symptoms may include excessive happiness, excitement, irritability, restlessness, increased energy, less need for sleep, racing thoughts, high sex drive, and a tendency to make grand and unattainable plans?
Did you know that Depression symptoms may include sadness, anxiety, irritability, loss of energy, uncontrollable crying, change in appetite causing weight loss or gain, increased need for sleep, difficulty making decisions, and thoughts of death or suicide?

Did you know these types of bipolar disorder?

There are several types of bipolar disorder; all involve episodes of depression and mania to a degree. They include bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, mixed bipolar, and rapid-cycling bipolar disorder.
A person affected by bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode in his or her life. A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated mood, accompanied by abnormal behavior that disrupts life.
Bipolar II is similar to bipolar I disorder, with moods cycling between high and low over time. However, in bipolar II disorder, the "up" moods never reach full-on mania.
In rapid cycling, a person with bipolar disorder experiences four or more episodes of mania or depression in one year. About 10% to 20% of people with bipolar disorder have rapid cycling.
In most forms of bipolar disorder, moods alternate between elevated and depressed over time. But with mixed bipolar disorder, a person experiences both mania and depression simultaneously or in rapid sequence.
Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder) is a relatively mild mood disorder. People with cyclothymic disorder have milder symptoms than in full-blown bipolar disorder.
Learn about the bipolar spectrum, what it means, and how bipolar is categorized.

Did you know these complications of bipolar disorder?

Self-injury, often referred to as cutting, self-mutilation, or self-harm, is an injurious attempt to cope with overpowering negative emotions, such as extreme anger, anxiety, and frustration. It is usually repetitive, not a one-time act.
Learn about the complications of bipolar disorder during pregnancy and what you need to know about your medications and mania.

Did you know the Warning Signs of a bipolar disorder?

When a person's illness follows the classic pattern, diagnosing bipolar disorder is relatively easy. But bipolar disorder can be sneaky. Symptoms can defy the expected manic-depressive sequence.
Suicide is a very real risk for people with bipolar disorder, whether they're in a manic or depressive episode -- 10%-15% of people with bipolar disorder kill themselves. But treatment greatly lowers the risk.



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Did you know that Hulk Hogan was a twelve-time world heavyweight champion?

Did you know that Terry Gene Bollea is professional know by his wrestling  ring name Hulk Hogan?

Did you know that Hulk Hogan is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling?

 Did you know that the hero character Hulk Hogan in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF—now World Wrestling Entertainment), and was notable in the mid-to-late 1990s as "Hollywood" Hogan, the villainous nWo leader, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), along with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall?

Did you know that the Hulkster was  inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005?

Did you know that Hulk Hogan  was a twelve-time world heavyweight champion: a six-time WWF/E Champion and a six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, as well as a former World Tag Team Champion with Edge?

Did you know that Hogan was the first wrestler to win the WWE Championship three times?

Did you know that Hogan was also the winner of the Royal Rumble in 1990 and 1991 and the first to win two Royal Rumbles in a row?


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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Did you know that Bruno Sammartino was the longest reigning WWWF Champion (1963–1971)?


Did you know that his high school didn't have a wrestling program, but he worked out with the University of Pittsburgh wrestling team under storied coach Rex Peary?
Did you know that Sammartino became known for performing strongman stunts in the Pittsburgh area, and sportscaster Bob Prince put him on his television show?

Did you know that Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino is the world famous Italian-American former professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino?

Did you know that Sammartino was born October 6, 1935?

Did you know that Bruno Sammartino was best known for being the longest-running champion of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), holding the title across two reigns for over 11 years in total, as well as the longest single WWE Championship reign in professional wrestling history?

Did you know that Sammartino's brawling, wrestling style was  power moves, and personal charisma helped him become the most popular American wrestler in the 1960s and 1970s?

Did you know that during the period when Madison Square Garden was the WWWF's primary arena, Sammartino headlined more Garden cards than any other wrestler (211), including 187 sellouts?
 Did you know that Bruno's devotion to weightlifting nearly resulted in a berth on the 1956 U.S. Olympic team?

Did you know that he was edged out by legendary strongman Paul Anderson - who outweighed Sammartino by 70 pounds?

Did you know that Bruno set a world record in the bench press with a lift of 565 pounds in 1960?

Did you know that Sammartino also competed in bodybuilding and won "Mr. Allegheny" in the late 50s?





Did you know that Bruno was spotted by local wrestling promoter Rudy Miller, who recruited Sammartino for professional wrestling?

Miller knew that Sammartino could easily be marketed as an ethnic strongman, and that he would appeal to Italian immigrants who supported wrestling.

Did you know that in construction in 1956, Sammartino wrestled an orangutan at a carnival?

Did you know that Sammartino punched the orangutan in the stomach and was disqualified by the animal's owner?

Did you know that because of Sammartino disqualification, the owner refused to pay Sammartino the $50 he was promised for the match?

 Did you know that Sammartino made major headlines when he became the first (and only) man to body slam the 640 lb (290 kg) Haystacks Calhoun in a match?

Did you know that Bruno Sammartino was the longest reigning WWWF Champion (1963–1971)?

Did you know that Bruno Sammartino Second WWWF Championship reign (1973–1977)?

 





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Friday, April 22, 2011

Did you know that sew-in’ weave and relaxer are the main cause of my major hair breakage?

Did you know that women all over the world have made the decision to go natural?

Did you know that these women have different reasons for going natural some are tired of damage hair, scalp problems, illness, hair loss, and  finances, ?


Did you know that many thousands of African American women and women all over the world have stopped relaxing their hair and are wearing their natural hair proudly?





Did you know that keeping your hair braided and keeping the relaxers out of your hair will help your hair grow thick, long and gorgeous?

Did you know that sew-in’ weave and relaxer are the main cause of my major hair breakage?







 Did you know that going natural is not a style, but a state of mind?


Did you know that if you are tired of seeing your hair in your comb, you need to go natural?



Did you that , two-strand twists, afro puffs, afros dredlocks (dreadlocks) are all natural? 







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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Did you know that Kim Komando is one of the founders WestStar TalkRadio Network?

Did you know that The Kim Komando Show is broadcast and syndicated on over 450 radio stations in the U.S. and two stations in Ontario, Canada?

Did you know that the Kim Komando show receives 50,000 calls an hour during the three-hour call-in show airs on the weekends?

Did you know that Kim Komando’s Digital Minute airs on 390 stations five days a week?

Did you know that Komando refers to herself on her show as "America's Digital Goddess?"

Did you know that her syndicated columns appear in USA Today and other newspapers?

Did you know that Komando is also one of the principal shareholders, founders and Chairman/CFO of the Phoenix, Arizona-based cNetwork (Barry Young is the CEO)?

Did you know that Komando publishes daily and weekly email newsletters addressing issues topical to her radio program?

Did you know that Komando published newsletters reach an audience close to 7 million?

Did you know that Kim Komando developed computer training tapes, which she sold via an infomercial. Over 150,000 tapes were sold for $80 to $120 each?



Did you know that Kim Komando made over $12,000,000 dollars with the sales of her computer training tapes?


Did you know that Komando started WestStar TalkRadio Network with her husband Barry Young?

Did you know that they built their first studio in 1994?

Did you know that The Kim Komando show has almost 10 million listeners weekly?

Did you know that WestStar TalkRadio Network operates from a 6,000-square-foot facility in Phoenix?

Did you know that WestStar TalkRadio Network has 30 employees that operate six studios?

Did you know that Komando has written 10 books on computers and technology?



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Did you know that Betty May was Canada's first female publisher of children’s books?

Did you know that Betty May Cutler founded Tundra Books in her basement in 1967?

Did you know that Betty May was Canada's first female publisher of children’s books?
  
Did you know that Betty May Cutler also served a four-year term as the first female mayor of Westmount, Quebec from 1987 to 1991?
 
Did you know that Betty May Cutler died died she was , 87?

(September 4, 1923 - March 3, 2011)



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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Did you know what two actors played the same character for 20 years?


Did you know that Kelsey Grammer was the first American actor ever to be nominated for multiple Emmy awards for portraying the same character on three different television shows (CheersFrasier, and Wings)?

Did you know that Grammer has a production company?

Did you know that Grammnet Productions, produces the CW sitcoms Girlfriends and The Game which is now on BET, the NBC drama Medium?


Did you know that Kelsey Grammer has received at least 45 nominations for major awards and has won on 18 occasions?[18]

Did you know that Grammer received 14 individual Emmy Award nominations for 4 different television shows (plus an additional 2 as part of the Frasier ensemble) and has won on 5 occasions?

 Did you know that on May 22, 2001, Grammer was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for television?

 Did you know that Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom Cheers was supposed to be a six-episode job but ended up as a regular cast member?[14] 


Did you know that the spin-off series Frasier, is arguably the most successful spin-off in TV history?


 
Did you know that in 2001, Grammer negotiated a
US$700,000-per-episode salary for Frasier?

Did you know what two men in history have played the same character for 20-year?


James Arness
Did you know that Dr. Frasier Crane character lived from 1984 to 2004 he ties a length set by James Arness in playing Marshall Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke from 1955 to 1975? 












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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!