I think now days with everyone trying to watch their weight or trying to just eat healthy we are breaking out the BBQ grill more often. BBQ grills are a great way to cook because your not cooking it in its own grease.

Now with every cookout comes the great debates.....

Charcoal/wood vs Propane

Marinade vs Rubs vs Spices

High heat vs Low heat

Ok so its officially Memorial Day weekend and I know alot are making their plans. Generally the plans include being outside. I was watching the news and they were talking about sunscreen. I think alot of you know my stance on sunscreen - love it and feel its a must. Well they went on to say that only 40% of the kids when going out all day (like to a park, beach, BBQ) ever get sunscreen put on them. OK wait - only 40% not good.

So is the swine flu really a epidemic?

It seams like the last few days this has been the main topic on the news. Is it really that bad or the media blowing it out. To day there are 40 cases in the US. Here is what I don't get on Saturday I flew back from Mexico (Cancun). I was in Mexico for 4 days. When I flew back on Saturday I had to go though customs. I had to fill out papers stating where I was at. Not one mention of the Swine Flu, no fliers, no papers explaining what to look for - nothing.

yep watch a operation LIVE on your pc. They do warn it can be very gory. I love thier warning: "Don't watch while eating a hamburger or steak. Don't send this link to your mom, even if she's a doctor. And do not, under any circumstances, send one of these to your co-workers with the subject line, New From Zooborns, as a joke. It's not funny. "

10 Gory Surgical Triumphs on YouTube

I was hoping to see if anyone here at GD has purchased or tested out any of the new handheld UV detection monitors?

It seems like several (if not more) of us are dieting. Here is a place to vent your frustrations, ask questions, give advice, and seek support throughout the process. We also want to hear your success stories! It is motivation for the rest of us.

My first tip: Here is a little recipe I picked up from a friend who does weight watchers.

• Mix 1 box cake mix with 1 can (1.5 cups) of diet soda.
• Bake as directed on the box.