THE WORLD INSTANT NOODLES SUMMIT _ Late last month the World Instant Noodles Summit was held in Manila, Philippines. The big news was that global consumption of instant noodles has grown to 120 billion servings annually. And here is the list of the top 8 countries of noodle consumption:
- China (43.8 billion)
- Indonesia (14.7)
- India (8.3)
- Vietnam (8.1)
- Japan (5.8)
- United States (5.1)
- Philippines (4.4)
- South Korea (4.0)
PEEVES THAT DOGS HAVE ABOUT HUMANS
• Blaming your farts on me… not funny… not funny at all!
• Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out Exactly whose walk is this anyway?
• Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose… stop it!
• Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you’re not home.
• The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoohoo! What a proud moment for the top of the food chain.
• Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven’t quite mastered that handshake thing yet.
• How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth, you’re just jealous.
• Saying “Who’s a good boy?” and then… not waiting for an answer. That’s a real conversation-ender.
• Baby talk. I have the emotional intelligence of a toddler and the hearing of a submarine. You can just… talk normally.
• Scheduling a bath right after I’ve achieved the perfect smell. Do you have any idea how long that took?
• Introducing me to your friends as your “fur baby.” I have dignity. I eat deer poop in the backyard, but I have dignity.
WISE WORDS FOR A LONGER, HAPPIER MARRIAGE _ Men and women married for more than 20 years were asked for their best advice.
• Never go to sleep mad at each other. But also, never leave for work mad at each other. It can really ruin your day, and it’s not worth it. —Roger C., married 45 years
• Respect and a sense of humor are key. The sense of humor needs to kick in when the respect is temporarily wavering. —Bonnie W., married 35 years
• Accept that you can’t change someone. You have to learn to live with whatever annoys you, and remember that you have as many faults as your spouse does. —Russell S., married 40 years
• You have to be best friends, have mutual respect, trust, and be truly comfortable, not just complacent, with each other. —Marianne S., married 40 years
• Respect, honor, cherish, and nurture your partnership while supporting one another in the pursuit of personal dreams. —Lisa M., married 20 years
