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We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a reflective look at the corebeliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. Tire irons, squirrel guns and grit -- that's what rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of those. If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends. Ya'll know who ya' are.

You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, 'One nation, under God.'

You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.

You might be a redneck if: You still say ' Christmas' instead of 'Winter Festival.'

You might be a redneck if: You bow your head when someone prays.

You might be a redneck if: You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.

You might be a redneck if: You treat our armed forces veterans with great respect, and always have.

You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an American flag, nor intend to.

You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and raised your kids to do the same.

You might be a redneck if: You'd give your last dollar to a friend.

If you believe like I do, then, I believe that you, like me, have just enough Red Neck in you to have the same beliefs as those talked about in this post.

What is Ageism:

Discrimination based on chronological age.

The notion that people cease to be beautiful, sexy, have a good libedo, and maintain their "Essence of Youth", by
virtue of having lived a specific number of years has no merit or concrete proof, in fact the proof is to the opposite view and with the benefit of wisdom and confidence which is only obtainable by living on the planet a few years............

The use of age to define capability and roles is a
process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people just because they are older is not only incorrect, but it is ridiculous.

When you are told "you are too young or too old"; both statements make you a stereotype when in fact you are an "individual".

Who decides when or what our cut-off date is? That is the date when we are considered "OVER THE HILL" or "NOT SEXY" or whatever? When a woman still causes heads to turn when she walks into a crowded room, but she is in the wrong age group, I guess she is considered some kind of freak?

It seems due to the way we as a society have been programed, we are labeled, judged, and dismissed as "too old" or whatever.........But, here's a news flash, "GUESS WHAT, YOUNGER GENERATION, YOU ARE HEADED TOWARD YOUR OLDER YEARS & WAY AND SOONER THAN YOU THINK".......A person, according to "Our Rules" only apparently gets 20 years before you are kicked to the curb, and labeled out of it...

"An older well maintained woman is more desirable than a woman or man who does not have their God given natural beauty and/or are obese or overweight".

Younger female who are obese, overweight, slovenly, out of shape are a lot less attractive, sexy, desirable, interesting etc and so on than their older counterparts who are well maintained. To me, each individual, should be judged on their own merit, and each person is a separate individual.

• Women with obesity appear to have much more prejudice and discrimination directed against them than men with obesity.
• Obesity contributes to unemployment for women. After undergoing surgery to reduce obesity, a drop in unemployment rate from 84 to 64 percent was reported for women.
• Women with obesity face significant barriers in establishing and maintaining social relationships in a society that emphasizes thinness as physical attractiveness.

Survey says women over 50 are just as beautiful as those under 30, 91% of women are happy with their looks

May 23, 2005 – Americans consider women over 50 just as beautiful as women under 30 and, when asked to name "the most beautiful person alive today," they named women between the ages of 50 and 70. The research by Allure Magazine is "The Allure of Beauty Study" that looked at modern attitudes about beauty, confidence and success. It also revealed that 91 percent of women are happy with what they see in the mirror and that 66 percent of men opposed their lovers getting plastic surgery.

The "Study," conducted by StrategyOne, a leading market research company, surveyed more than 1,700 Americans (men and women) and investigated such issues as: has the notion of beauty changed dramatically; is it inextricably linked to accomplishment; do men view and define this perennially loaded term differently from their female counterparts?

What Allure unearthed is a culture that has vastly evolved from the days of Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth, in which she argued in her seminal tome that the beauty ideal drove women to self-destructive behavior. Today, the ideal of beauty is a dramatically different concept: it is no longer perceived as untouchable perfection. In fact, among the most surprising statistics from the Study is that enhancing their appearance fuels women's confidence, not their insecurity. And, 81% of women say that being good at their jobs and maintaining close ties with family boosts their self-esteem much more than having a rich romantic life.

Other key findings include:

* Women over 50 are considered just as beautiful as women under 30 ("Is 50 the new 30?").

* The more confident a woman is the more she will spend on beauty.

* The tummy tuck is the most sought after plastic surgery procedure.

* 84% of women felt that men have no idea how hard they work to look

good.

The word "beauty" is no longer synonymous with an unattainable ideal. Beauty embodies a lifestyle, a dedicated regimen that has increased its focus on long term care of the hair, face and body; preventive therapies; and aesthetic enhancement. It has also become a very serious business. Beauty has grown to be $32.2 billion industry, according to Kline & Company's 2004 statistics.

What follows are some of "The Study's" most salient and revelatory findings on interpersonal relationships, attitudes on plastic surgery and aging:

Self-Assurance Begets Beauty

With a more confident mien and smarter products to choose from, women find that a good beauty regimen is no longer a necessary evil; rather, it's a preferred measure to obtain an all-around self-assured feel.

* 91% of women are satisfied with what they see in the mirror.

* 81% say that when they feel more confident, they take more time to look good.

* 94% agree that the more beautiful they feel, the more confident they are.

* 52% of women and 43% of men agree that they have a personal sense of

style that comes across in everything that they do.

Men: Plastic Not So Fantastic

Contrary to popular belief, men are not as enamored with surgical enhancements as pop culture and reality TV might suggest. In fact, men seem to abide by a "don't ask, don't tell" philosophy ...

* 66% of men prefer that their romantic partners do not consider plastic surgery.

* 42% of the men surveyed have no desire to know whether their romantic partner has received a beauty-related procedure such as Botox, waxing (hair removal), fingernail and hair extensions.

Beauty Comes of Age

At what age do we look our best? Respondents chose women between the ages of 50 and 70 as "the most beautiful person alive today."

* Oprah Winfrey, Sophia Loren and Meryl Streep were chosen by respondents
as three of "the most beautiful celebrities alive today."

* 50% of respondents disagree that women begin to look less beautiful as
they age.

Heather Locklear

Twenty years later the L'Oréal spokeswoman is still turning heads. "I think she gets better with age," says Ashley, who has known Locklear for more than 15 years. "I've seen her when she wakes up in the morning, and she's beautiful."

ACTRESS In theory Heather Locklear shouldn't have that lithe figure or flawless complexion. The Spin City star has a penchant for Taco Bell takeout and Krispy Kreme--

I was reading Tim Gunn's new book " A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style"  loved how he described Catherine Deneuve's style so I had to check out her fashion first hand on Marketplace. These two images are among my favorite images of her in Marketplace and SO make me want to go to Paris and do some shopping.

 Suzanne Somers "Gorgeous"

At 60, she's still beautiful and a pleasure to meet!

I had the pleasure to work with Suzanne Somers today and I have to say that she is all that other folks in my business (film and television production) have told me.

Suzanne was extremely friendly with everyone, no star attitude at all and she made the shoot today go easy and quickly with her professionalism, her wit and a great sense of humor. And all the time, being very up front with her life, her age, her problems (her house burnt to the ground two months ago) and her wonderful, cheerful outlook on life, as a 60 year old woman who has battled Hollywood Studios and breast cancer.

Whatever you may think of her, Suzanne is not Chrisy. She's extremely intelligent and a strong confident woman. We had a great time on set today and I hope others get to meet and see the person I did today. Suzanne Somers seems to offer proof that not everyone who works in the film biz is a jerk!

Michelle Pfeiffer Birthday 04-29-1958

Heather Locklear Birthday 09-25-1961

Jane Seymour

Lauren Bacall Birthday 09-16-1924

Suzanne Somers Birthday 10-16-1946

Kim Basinger Birthday 12-08-1953

Raquel Welsh Birthday 09-25-1940

Catherine Deneuve Birthday 10-22-1943

Sophia Loren Birthday 09-20-1934