Here are the Six Most Germ-Covered Surfaces We Touch Every Day:

I’d go ahead and buy stock in Purell right now . . . because when you hear this you’re gonna want to run out and buy a year’s supply of hand sanitizer.

–In a new study, researchers found the six most germ-covered surfaces we touch almost every day. And the scary part is . . . most of the time we touch them without even thinking about it, so we probably don’t wash our hands afterwards.

–The researchers swabbed surfaces in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and L.A., looking for high concentrations of bacteria, mold, and dirt . . . which could spread the flu, or worse. Here are the most germ-infested spots . . .

–71% of gas pump handles had high concentrations of germs.

–68% of public mailbox handles.

–43% of escalator rails.

–40% of parking meters and parking kiosks.

–35% of crosswalk buttons.

–And 35% of vending machine buttons.

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I’m an avid reader of OnMilwaukee.com. And there are all these spots poppin up on my radar now thanks to them that I have a hankering to try. Barnacle Bud’s… best hidden gem of 2011 (so they say). Have you been? I’m always game for seafood, so that’s on the radar. Not sure if they’ve announced this year’s best brunch (or breakfast?) but last year Blue Egg was on the list… ever been?

Let me speak for a second about what I do know. Best pizza went to Zaffiro’s. YUP! Them and Lisa’s are my two favorites. If you love pizza and you’re not on the east side, you are in the wrong spot my friend. Best comfort food went to Maxies. I’ve been there two or three times and I LOVE IT. A few runner-ups: Comet, Honeypie, and Palomino. Gotta get my butt to all of those. Most importantly, best coffee – ALTERRA!!!!! Coffee is by far the most important thing in the world. It just is. And they have the tastiest sandwiches and yeah, the greatest coffee (especially the best espresso) I’ve ever tasted. What qualifies me? I went to college in the coffee capital of the world: Seattle. They’ve got good stuff out there but Peets, Tully’s, and all the other Northwest chains… Alterra is the best in the nation.

Ok, enough. If you have any spots that come to mind that you say I haven’t lived until I’ve tried ‘em… please click comment, thank you!!!

Is it weird that I have become an addict of buttons…and lil silver studs…and wild patterns? This what I mean: When you girls wear those jeans that have those AMAZING pockets on your back side I can’t help but stare…and when they don’t I’m judging you and thinking you had such potential what a waste! But no really, get those jeans! Hollywood Threadz has Silver, Miss Me, True Religion, William Rast and that is just mentioning a FEW! Here is the problem though with the above proclamation: They also have Rock Revival, Affliction, Buffalo, etc for men at Hollywood Threadz….that not being the problem but the fact that those jeans have the same type of pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well I guess if we all have good lookin bumpers the world will be a happier place……at least mine anyway. Never stanky, never crusty new and name brand used clothes at Hollywood Threadz. Renew you style!
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Paula Deen lip balm in butter flavor….uhhhhh…..

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean (6 in.)
• piece of pumpkin or banana squash
• 1/2 of a whole nutmeg
• 1 bottle (750 ml. or 1 qt.) vodka

Preparation

• Cut 1 vanilla bean (6 in.) in half lengthwise. With a vegetable peeler, shave 12 thin ribbons (4 to 6 in. long and about 1 in. wide) off a rinsed piece of pumpkin or banana squash. In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart jar, combine vanilla, pumpkin, 1/2 of a whole nutmeg, and 1 bottle (750 ml. or 1 qt.) vodka. Seal jar and let stand at least 4 days or up to 3 months. The flavor intensifies the longer it stands; remove flavorings once vodka tastes as strong as you like.