What do a "testosterone booster" and "The Daily Bible Guide" have in common?

The answer: spam promoting both "The Natural Testosterone Booster From Force Factor" and "Get inspiration from the Bible with one click" via The Daily Bible Guide arrived in my email this morning.

Both promote products that promise to help you, but may really mess you up. Both so not something I'd want or use. Both sent by some #&%*@)*&$&%!! spammer who doesn't care if I want to get email from them or not.

My spam detector pounced right on them and straight into the trash they went.

In my inbox: Save $80 on diet woo!!

Wow! I can save waste $80 on this diet woo offer from Entertainment.com Deals.

I note that "[s]ince HCG is found in human tissue it's perfectly safe to use." Because you know anything found in human tissue is always perfectly safe to use as a diet aid. Consider, for example, cancer cells. Oh, wait...

And look! "[T]he best part is no physical exercise is required." Sounds good for the couch potato set, but leaves me wondering what kind of exercise is required.

It's the "Silver Package"! Plus free shipping and no processing or handling charges! Hard to resist.

And just think of the possibility of losing 20 pounds in 20 days. Why my wallet will be thinner in no time!

Oh noes, digestive woes woo!

This info, which I'm finding it hard to, um, digest, came from a local blog via Twitter:

Digestive Woes
11 January
Wednesday, January 11, 3:30 pm
9338 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD, FREE

Suffering from acid reflux? Indigestion? Gas & bloating?
Please join us at Ellicott City Pharmacy on January 11th from 3:30-5 pm for a free class on Natural Relief for Common Digestive Woes. Nutritionist and herbalist, Margo Gladding, will teach you how to get to the root cause(s) of your digestive distress. She will cover the health benefits of cleansing and detoxification, provide you with natural remedies that can optimize digestion, as well as present an overview of which foods to eat and which foods to avoid to help you feel your best. The class is open to 20 people. Please call the pharmacy 410-750-1951 or email ellicottcitypharmacy@gmail.com to reserve your space. - Ellicott City Pharmacy - 9338 Baltimore National Pike, Unit # 11, Ellicott City Pharmacy, MD 21042. www.EllicottCityPharmacy.com

Gladding's going to talk about the health benefits of cleansing and detoxification? Well, that should be a quick segment. How long does it take to say, "None"?

Crystal Stick Deodorant: Apparently it's nothing

Knowing my preference for unscented products, my mom just gave me a stick of Crystal Stick Natural Body Deodorant. There seems to be a contradiction between the ingredients list and the hype of the product on the back of the container. 

No doubt in an effort to appeal to those who believe that "chemicals" are bad and “natural” things are good, the description says: "Crystal Stick™ Body Deodorant is made of natural mineral salts and is completely free of perfumes and chemicals.” Oka-a-a-y. 

Since all matter, including pure water and air, are composed of chemicals, I’m left wondering what could possibly be in the container. A vacuum perhaps? 

Ah, no. “Contains: Natural Mineral Salts, Ammonium Alum,” which are chemical substances. Uh-oh. Alert the "chemicals are bad for you" folks.