Thursday, August 28, 2008
ALL OUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED!
Layne and Rebecca need our prayers. Michael is missing. He did not come home from school.
Interesting Email
This was an interesting email that I received so I thought that I would share.
Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, became a columnist on The New York Times Op-Ed page in 1995 after having served as a correspondent in the paper's Washington bureau since 1986. She has covered four presidential campaigns and served as White House correspondent. She also wrote a column, "On Washington," for The New York Times Magazine.
Ms. Dowd joined The New York Times as a metropolitan reporter in 1983. She began her career in 1974 as an editorial assistant for The Washington Star, where she later became a sports columnist, metropolitan reporter and feature writer. When the Star closed in 1981, she went to Time magazine.
Born in Washington D.C., Ms. Dowd received a B.A. degree in English literature from Catholic University (Washington, D.C.) in 1973.
WHERE DID OBAMA'S MONEY COME FROM???????
Subject: New York Times Editorial
By MAUREEN DOWD
Published: June 29, 2008
Go to Columnist Page ;
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating
OBAMA'S TROUBLING INTERNET FUND RAISING
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating phone call I have received during this election cycle came this week from one of the Obama's campaign internet geeks. These are the staffers who devised Obama's internet fund raising campaign which raised in the neighborhood of $200 million so far. That is more then twice the total funds raised by any candidate in history - and this was all from the internet campaign.
What I learned from this insider was shocking but I guess we shouldn't be surprised that when it comes to fund raising there simply are no rules that can't be broken and no ethics that prevail.
Obama's internet campaign started out innocently enough with basic e-mail networking, lists saved from previous party campaigns and from supporters who visited any of the Obama campaign web sites.
Small contributions came in from these sources and the internet campaign staff were more than pleased by the results.
Then, about two months into the campaign the daily contribution intake multiplied. Where was it coming from? One of the web site security monitors began to notice the bulk of the contributions were clearly coming in from overseas internet service providers and at the rate and frequency of transmission it was clear these donations were "programmed" by a very sophisticated user.
While the security people were not able to track most of the sources due to firewalls and other blocking devices put on these contributions they were able to collate the number of contributions that were coming in seemingly from individuals but the funds were from only a few credit card accounts and bank electr onic funds transfers. The internet service providers (ISP) they were able to trace were from Saudi Arabia , Iran , and other Middle Eastern countries. One of the banks used for fund transfers was also located in Saudi Arabia .
Another concentrated group of donations was traced to a Chinese ISP with a similar pattern of limited credit card charges.
It became clear that these donations were very likely coming from sources other than American voters. This was discussed at length within the campaign and the decision was made that none of these donations violated campaign financing laws.
It was also decided that it was not the responsibility of the campaign to audit these millions of contributions as to the actual source (specific credit card number or bank transfer account numbers) to insure that none of these internet contributors exceeded the legal maximum donation on a cumulative basis of many small donations. They also found the record keeping was not complete enough to do it anyway.
This is a shocking revelation.
We have been concerned about the legality of "bundling" contributions after the recent exposure of illegal bundlers but now it appears we may have an even greater problem.
I guess we should have been somewhat suspicious when the numbers started to come out. We were told (no proof offered) that the Obama internet contributions were from $10.00 to $25.00 or so.
If the $200,000,000 is right, and the average contribution was $15.00, that would mean over 13 million individuals made contributions? That would also be 13 million contributions would need to be processed. How did all that happen?
I believe the Obama campaign's internet fund raising needs a serious, in depth investigation and audit. It also appears the whole question of internet fund raising needs investigation by the legislature and perhaps new laws to insure i t complies not only with the letter of these laws but the spirit as well.
IS IT RIGHT FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO HAVE AN INVESTMENT IN WHO BECOMES OUR NEXT PRESIDENT??? IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THIS, PLEASE PASS IT ON.
The fact that the NY Times allowed this to be printed is amazing in itself.
Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, became a columnist on The New York Times Op-Ed page in 1995 after having served as a correspondent in the paper's Washington bureau since 1986. She has covered four presidential campaigns and served as White House correspondent. She also wrote a column, "On Washington," for The New York Times Magazine.
Ms. Dowd joined The New York Times as a metropolitan reporter in 1983. She began her career in 1974 as an editorial assistant for The Washington Star, where she later became a sports columnist, metropolitan reporter and feature writer. When the Star closed in 1981, she went to Time magazine.
Born in Washington D.C., Ms. Dowd received a B.A. degree in English literature from Catholic University (Washington, D.C.) in 1973.
WHERE DID OBAMA'S MONEY COME FROM???????
Subject: New York Times Editorial
By MAUREEN DOWD
Published: June 29, 2008
Go to Columnist Page ;
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating
OBAMA'S TROUBLING INTERNET FUND RAISING
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating phone call I have received during this election cycle came this week from one of the Obama's campaign internet geeks. These are the staffers who devised Obama's internet fund raising campaign which raised in the neighborhood of $200 million so far. That is more then twice the total funds raised by any candidate in history - and this was all from the internet campaign.
What I learned from this insider was shocking but I guess we shouldn't be surprised that when it comes to fund raising there simply are no rules that can't be broken and no ethics that prevail.
Obama's internet campaign started out innocently enough with basic e-mail networking, lists saved from previous party campaigns and from supporters who visited any of the Obama campaign web sites.
Small contributions came in from these sources and the internet campaign staff were more than pleased by the results.
Then, about two months into the campaign the daily contribution intake multiplied. Where was it coming from? One of the web site security monitors began to notice the bulk of the contributions were clearly coming in from overseas internet service providers and at the rate and frequency of transmission it was clear these donations were "programmed" by a very sophisticated user.
While the security people were not able to track most of the sources due to firewalls and other blocking devices put on these contributions they were able to collate the number of contributions that were coming in seemingly from individuals but the funds were from only a few credit card accounts and bank electr onic funds transfers. The internet service providers (ISP) they were able to trace were from Saudi Arabia , Iran , and other Middle Eastern countries. One of the banks used for fund transfers was also located in Saudi Arabia .
Another concentrated group of donations was traced to a Chinese ISP with a similar pattern of limited credit card charges.
It became clear that these donations were very likely coming from sources other than American voters. This was discussed at length within the campaign and the decision was made that none of these donations violated campaign financing laws.
It was also decided that it was not the responsibility of the campaign to audit these millions of contributions as to the actual source (specific credit card number or bank transfer account numbers) to insure that none of these internet contributors exceeded the legal maximum donation on a cumulative basis of many small donations. They also found the record keeping was not complete enough to do it anyway.
This is a shocking revelation.
We have been concerned about the legality of "bundling" contributions after the recent exposure of illegal bundlers but now it appears we may have an even greater problem.
I guess we should have been somewhat suspicious when the numbers started to come out. We were told (no proof offered) that the Obama internet contributions were from $10.00 to $25.00 or so.
If the $200,000,000 is right, and the average contribution was $15.00, that would mean over 13 million individuals made contributions? That would also be 13 million contributions would need to be processed. How did all that happen?
I believe the Obama campaign's internet fund raising needs a serious, in depth investigation and audit. It also appears the whole question of internet fund raising needs investigation by the legislature and perhaps new laws to insure i t complies not only with the letter of these laws but the spirit as well.
IS IT RIGHT FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO HAVE AN INVESTMENT IN WHO BECOMES OUR NEXT PRESIDENT??? IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THIS, PLEASE PASS IT ON.
The fact that the NY Times allowed this to be printed is amazing in itself.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Are you blind?
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I would marry you.'
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations. Life Is a Gift, Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion. Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven. Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.
Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'
This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations. Life Is a Gift, Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion. Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven. Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
So is it normal...
for your two year old to stand on a chair with his arms outstretched and say" I'm King of the World." and no, he has not seen Titanic. Just a little funny from Jack today.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
In Memory of Frank David Orahood 4.20.36 - 8.24.02
Six years ago today is the day that my father went to be with the Lord. He was the funniest most loving man I have ever met. When I look into my son's eyes I see my Dad there especially when he gives me a certain look or just wants to hold my hand. Hold your loved ones close every day because you never know what tomorrow brings. I love you all!! Rest in peace and I love you daddy!
I will never forget how when my Dad passed away I kept begging God for a sign that he was okay. Several weeks later, our whole family was gathered to take a trip to Ensenada in Mexico where my Dad wanted his ashes spread. We had had a house there for as long as I could remember and I think that my Dad was happiest there. So the night before we left I had the most peaceful dream about dolphins and it was the first night since he died that I had a restful night.
So the next day I was so affected by this dream that I told everyone in the family especially my nieces Kali, Alisa and Megan. So when we got to Mexico the four of us walked onto the beach and right in front of us were about 8 dolphins in front of us swimming. My neices were so excited because they too knew that my Dad was finally at peace and sending me his sign that he was okay.
I will never forget how when my Dad passed away I kept begging God for a sign that he was okay. Several weeks later, our whole family was gathered to take a trip to Ensenada in Mexico where my Dad wanted his ashes spread. We had had a house there for as long as I could remember and I think that my Dad was happiest there. So the night before we left I had the most peaceful dream about dolphins and it was the first night since he died that I had a restful night.
So the next day I was so affected by this dream that I told everyone in the family especially my nieces Kali, Alisa and Megan. So when we got to Mexico the four of us walked onto the beach and right in front of us were about 8 dolphins in front of us swimming. My neices were so excited because they too knew that my Dad was finally at peace and sending me his sign that he was okay.
Friday, August 22, 2008
$5 off $25 at Babies R Us
Click on the link for a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Babies R Us. Valid 8/22 - 8/24
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$5 off $20 at Walgreens - 8/22 & 8/23
Here is another $5 off $20 purchase coupon for Walgreens. This is good today and tomorrow.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
I have 24, Prison Break and Heroes news if anyone is interested.
Let me know and I can email you. Potential spoilers so I do not want to post on the blog.
Real Nashville, TN 911 Calls
These are courtesy of Rob. These are really funny!
Dispatcher : 9-1-1 What is your emergency?
Caller: I heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. Dispatcher: Do you have an address?
Caller: No, I have on a blouse and slacks, why?
Dispatcher: What is your emergency?
Caller : Someone broke into my house and took a bite out of my ham and cheese sandwich . Dispatcher : Excuse me?
Caller : I made a ham and cheese sandwich and left it on the kitchen table and when I came back from the bathroom, someone had taken a bite out of it.
Dispatcher : Was anything else taken?
Caller : No, but this has happened to me before and I'm sick and tired of it!
Dispatcher: 9-1-1 What is the nature of your emergency?
Caller: I' m trying to reach nine eleven but my phone doesn't have an eleven on it. Dispatcher: This is nine eleven.
Caller: I thought you just said it was nine-one-one
Dispatcher: Yes, ma'am nine-one-one and nine-eleven are the same thing.
Caller: Honey, I may be old, but I'm not stupid.
Dispatcher: 9-1-1 What's the nature of your emergency?
Caller: My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart
Dispatcher: Is this her first child?
Caller: No, you idiot! This is her husband!
Dispatcher: 9-1-1
Caller: Yeah, I'm having trouble breathing. I'm all out of breath. Darn....I think I'm going to pass out.
Dispatcher: Sir, where are you calling from?
Caller: I'm at a pay phone. North and Foster.
Dispatcher: Sir, an ambulance is on the way. Are you an asthmatic?
Caller: No
Dispatcher: What were you doing before you started having trouble breathing?
Caller: Running from the Police
Dispatcher : 9-1-1 What is your emergency?
Caller: I heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. Dispatcher: Do you have an address?
Caller: No, I have on a blouse and slacks, why?
Dispatcher: What is your emergency?
Caller : Someone broke into my house and took a bite out of my ham and cheese sandwich . Dispatcher : Excuse me?
Caller : I made a ham and cheese sandwich and left it on the kitchen table and when I came back from the bathroom, someone had taken a bite out of it.
Dispatcher : Was anything else taken?
Caller : No, but this has happened to me before and I'm sick and tired of it!
Dispatcher: 9-1-1 What is the nature of your emergency?
Caller: I' m trying to reach nine eleven but my phone doesn't have an eleven on it. Dispatcher: This is nine eleven.
Caller: I thought you just said it was nine-one-one
Dispatcher: Yes, ma'am nine-one-one and nine-eleven are the same thing.
Caller: Honey, I may be old, but I'm not stupid.
Dispatcher: 9-1-1 What's the nature of your emergency?
Caller: My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart
Dispatcher: Is this her first child?
Caller: No, you idiot! This is her husband!
Dispatcher: 9-1-1
Caller: Yeah, I'm having trouble breathing. I'm all out of breath. Darn....I think I'm going to pass out.
Dispatcher: Sir, where are you calling from?
Caller: I'm at a pay phone. North and Foster.
Dispatcher: Sir, an ambulance is on the way. Are you an asthmatic?
Caller: No
Dispatcher: What were you doing before you started having trouble breathing?
Caller: Running from the Police
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sleep Study Part II
I went last night for my second overnight sleep study. Apparently I have a mild case of sleep apnea, but it is bad enough that I will be getting a cpap machine. Just wanted to keep everyone updated.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
What a sweet love poem!
I got this email and since I live in rural Utah and dealing with the people that I do with my job I though this was hilarious! Hope that you enjoy!
RED NECK LOVE POEM
SUSIE LEE DONE FELL IN LOVE,
SHE PLANNED TO MARRY JOE.
SHE WAS SO HAPPY 'BOUT IT ALL,
SHE TOLD HER PAPPY SO.
PAPPY TOLD HER, SUSIE GAL,
YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER.
I'D JUST AS SOON YO' MA DON'T KNOW,
BUT JOE IS YO' HALF BROTHER.
SO SUSIE PUT ASIDE HER JOE
AND PLANNED TO MARRY WILL.
BUT AFTER TELLING PAPPY THIS,
HE SAID, 'THERE'S TROUBLE STILL.'
YOU CAN'T MARRY WILL, MY GAL,
AND PLEASE DON'T TELL YO' MOTHER.
BUT WILL AND JOE, AND SEVERAL MO'
I KNOW IS YO' HALF BROTHER..
BUT MAMA KNEW AND SAID,
MY CHILD, JUST DO WHAT MAKES YO' HAPPY.
MARRY WILL OR MARRY JOE;
YOU AIN'T NO KIN TO PAPPY.
Brings a tear to yer eye, doesn't it?
RED NECK LOVE POEM
SUSIE LEE DONE FELL IN LOVE,
SHE PLANNED TO MARRY JOE.
SHE WAS SO HAPPY 'BOUT IT ALL,
SHE TOLD HER PAPPY SO.
PAPPY TOLD HER, SUSIE GAL,
YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER.
I'D JUST AS SOON YO' MA DON'T KNOW,
BUT JOE IS YO' HALF BROTHER.
SO SUSIE PUT ASIDE HER JOE
AND PLANNED TO MARRY WILL.
BUT AFTER TELLING PAPPY THIS,
HE SAID, 'THERE'S TROUBLE STILL.'
YOU CAN'T MARRY WILL, MY GAL,
AND PLEASE DON'T TELL YO' MOTHER.
BUT WILL AND JOE, AND SEVERAL MO'
I KNOW IS YO' HALF BROTHER..
BUT MAMA KNEW AND SAID,
MY CHILD, JUST DO WHAT MAKES YO' HAPPY.
MARRY WILL OR MARRY JOE;
YOU AIN'T NO KIN TO PAPPY.
Brings a tear to yer eye, doesn't it?
Monday, August 11, 2008
Here's the story of an airhead named Robyn...
As many of you know and maybe some do not -- I am not a Wal Mart shopper. Never really have been, I am a Target girl. However in an effort to save money I am now going through ALL the ads in the Sunday paper. Lo and behold, Wal Mart had Kraft Mac n Cheese 2 for $1 and boxes of crayons for .22 so I decided to do it.
So I buy my items and am walking out. I have been overcharged at some other stores (ie. being charged for 21 cucumbers at one store)so I am getting very diligent about checking my receipt. Oh no I got overcharged for my mac n cheese --- So I walk into customer service and walk up to the guy. I said nicely " I was overcharged for my mac n cheese, they are 2 for $1 and the cashier charged me .50 a box." He looked at me and said "Ma'am that is 2 for $1". I have never left a store so quickly. Must be that new math.
So I buy my items and am walking out. I have been overcharged at some other stores (ie. being charged for 21 cucumbers at one store)so I am getting very diligent about checking my receipt. Oh no I got overcharged for my mac n cheese --- So I walk into customer service and walk up to the guy. I said nicely " I was overcharged for my mac n cheese, they are 2 for $1 and the cashier charged me .50 a box." He looked at me and said "Ma'am that is 2 for $1". I have never left a store so quickly. Must be that new math.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
hello to all! this whole blog thing is new to me. not sure if i'm even doing it right. (we shall see) Not much new at the Kelly house. Just getting ready for back to school. Amanda is in eighth and Jordan is in second. Thanks to everyone for all the help we recieved for Jordans baptism. My family is so great. I just ended a seven day straight work week. I'm really excited for my day off tomorow. I'm exhausted and if i never see a kids haircut again i would be ok! (It was back to school week) oh also REBECCA, if your reading this...the fruit pizza was fantastic. two kids called me the day after Jordans baptism asking for the recipee. (just in case anyone needs to know,...NEVER try to give an eight year old a recipee over the phone) Love to you all.
DEBBIE
DEBBIE
Brady got his first tooth!!
We were over at Mom and Dads on Friday night watching the opening ceremonies for the Olympics and Robyn was holding Brady when he grabbed her finger and stuck it in her mouth (he likes to do that). Robyn was like, "Wow, he's going to get his bottom front teeth in soon. I can feel it." Robyn - you were right. On Saturday Brady's first tooth broke through!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
$10 off $30 at Buca di Beppo
Click on the link provided below for a coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase at Buca di Beppo.
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/anniversary/
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/anniversary/
Monday, August 4, 2008
Just so you know...
I have a blog too -- It is just my little journal kind of thing. Feel free to go to momtojack.blogspot.com....There are some cute stories about my little boy. Love to you all --- This is fun!
Here's to our health -- Thought this was a good reminder
6 everyday basics to do . . . uh, every day
If you do nothing else, make these life-lengthening habits part of your daily routine:
1. Walk for 30 minutes. You can hoof it all at once, or break it into two 15-minute or three 10-minute sessions . . . just get your body moving and your heart rate going! Aim to take 10,000 steps a day -- a pedometer will help you track your steps.
2. Floss and brush the teeth you wish to keep. If that’s not enough to motivate you, do it for the heart you wish to nurture, the wrinkles you wish to prevent, or the sexual satisfaction you wish to enjoy.
3. Drink several cups of green tea in addition to plenty of water. It’ll help flush out toxins and other baddies.
4. Take your pills:
Get into the habit of popping omega-3s -- 1 gram of metabolically distilled omega-3 fatty acids about 30 minutes before lunch and again before dinner should do the trick. Or skip the supplements and instead eat six walnuts twice a day, or 4 ounces of nonfried fish (not shellfish) three times a week. Try this tasty salmon recipe.
Remember to take your other vitamins and supplements by keeping them in a convenient location like your car, desk, or handbag.
If you’re over the age of 40 (women) or 35 (men), take two baby aspirin (162 mg) at breakfast with a half glass of warm water before and after. Just make sure to get your doctor’s approval first.
Take 300 milligrams of coenzyme Q10 -- get one with a USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verified label -- at breakfast and dinner to boost your mitochondria. My what?
5. Meditate for 5 minutes at some point during the day. In a world with more noise than a preschool classroom, our brains (and souls) need moments of silence to recharge, refocus, and rejuvenate. The key is to search for a path that gives you comfort and offers an opening to finding deeper meaning in life. Never tried it before? Use this to get started.
6. Sleep 7 to 8 hours. Try this ZZZ-hygiene program to get you snoozing like a 19-year-old cat. Do these steps before you head to bed:
a. Finish any must-do tasks (even if it’s just making a list of what you need to do tomorrow) to avoid stress-related tossing and turning.
b. Take care of your nighttime hygiene (brush, floss, wash behind your ears . . . ).
c. Spend a few minutes doing deep breathing and/or meditation.
d. And avoid anything too stimulating, such as watching TV or working out. We know what you’re thinking: What about sex? Sex, though stimulatory (we hope), is okay . . . in fact, it’s recommended.
For more sleep tips, check out these Sleep Well YOU Tools.
Print this list
If you do nothing else, make these life-lengthening habits part of your daily routine:
1. Walk for 30 minutes. You can hoof it all at once, or break it into two 15-minute or three 10-minute sessions . . . just get your body moving and your heart rate going! Aim to take 10,000 steps a day -- a pedometer will help you track your steps.
2. Floss and brush the teeth you wish to keep. If that’s not enough to motivate you, do it for the heart you wish to nurture, the wrinkles you wish to prevent, or the sexual satisfaction you wish to enjoy.
3. Drink several cups of green tea in addition to plenty of water. It’ll help flush out toxins and other baddies.
4. Take your pills:
Get into the habit of popping omega-3s -- 1 gram of metabolically distilled omega-3 fatty acids about 30 minutes before lunch and again before dinner should do the trick. Or skip the supplements and instead eat six walnuts twice a day, or 4 ounces of nonfried fish (not shellfish) three times a week. Try this tasty salmon recipe.
Remember to take your other vitamins and supplements by keeping them in a convenient location like your car, desk, or handbag.
If you’re over the age of 40 (women) or 35 (men), take two baby aspirin (162 mg) at breakfast with a half glass of warm water before and after. Just make sure to get your doctor’s approval first.
Take 300 milligrams of coenzyme Q10 -- get one with a USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verified label -- at breakfast and dinner to boost your mitochondria. My what?
5. Meditate for 5 minutes at some point during the day. In a world with more noise than a preschool classroom, our brains (and souls) need moments of silence to recharge, refocus, and rejuvenate. The key is to search for a path that gives you comfort and offers an opening to finding deeper meaning in life. Never tried it before? Use this to get started.
6. Sleep 7 to 8 hours. Try this ZZZ-hygiene program to get you snoozing like a 19-year-old cat. Do these steps before you head to bed:
a. Finish any must-do tasks (even if it’s just making a list of what you need to do tomorrow) to avoid stress-related tossing and turning.
b. Take care of your nighttime hygiene (brush, floss, wash behind your ears . . . ).
c. Spend a few minutes doing deep breathing and/or meditation.
d. And avoid anything too stimulating, such as watching TV or working out. We know what you’re thinking: What about sex? Sex, though stimulatory (we hope), is okay . . . in fact, it’s recommended.
For more sleep tips, check out these Sleep Well YOU Tools.
Print this list
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Free Film developing at Walgreens this Wednesday 8/6/08
Click on the link below or see this weeks Walgreens ad (should be available in the store) for the coupon. Only valid this Wednesday, August 6th. Develop a roll of 35mm film or a single use camera for free, all you have to do is use the coupon and provide your email address. Not a bad deal if you still have a roll of film or disposable camera lying around that needs to be developed.
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Sleep Study
Well I did it. Last night I went in for a sleep study to see if I have sleep apnea. The technition said that the doctor would be reviewing the data and would probably get back to me in about a week. If I do have sleep apnea then I'll have to go spend the night again so they can get me set up with a c-pap machine. I will keep you updated.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
$5 off $25 at Ace Hardware
Click on the link below for a coupon $5 off a $25 purchase at Ace Hardware. Not too bad if you have to go there already. Coupon expires August 31st.
http://www.azcentral.com/advert/acehardware/coupon.html
http://www.azcentral.com/advert/acehardware/coupon.html
Friday, August 1, 2008
How to delegate your work.
MARIJUANA FILLED FIREWOOD
'Hello, is this the Sheriff's Office?'
'Yes. What can I do for you?'
'I'm calling to report 'bout my neighbor Virgil Smith....He's hidin' marijuana inside his firewood! Don 't quite know how he gets it inside them logs, but he's hidin' it there.'
'Thank you very much for the call, sir.'
The next day, the Sheriff's Deputies descend on Virgil's house. They searched the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They sneer at Virgil and leave. Shortly, the phone rings at Virgil's house.
'Hey, Virgil! This here's Floyd....Did the Sheriff come?'
'Yeah!'
'Did they chop your firewood?'
Yep!'
'Happy Birthday, buddy!'
(Rednecks know how to git-R-dun).
'Hello, is this the Sheriff's Office?'
'Yes. What can I do for you?'
'I'm calling to report 'bout my neighbor Virgil Smith....He's hidin' marijuana inside his firewood! Don 't quite know how he gets it inside them logs, but he's hidin' it there.'
'Thank you very much for the call, sir.'
The next day, the Sheriff's Deputies descend on Virgil's house. They searched the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They sneer at Virgil and leave. Shortly, the phone rings at Virgil's house.
'Hey, Virgil! This here's Floyd....Did the Sheriff come?'
'Yeah!'
'Did they chop your firewood?'
Yep!'
'Happy Birthday, buddy!'
(Rednecks know how to git-R-dun).
Pictures of Kolby & Brady
If anyone is interested you can use the link below to view some pictures of Kolby & Brady that we had taken recently (although, not too recently because you will notice that Kolby has gotten a haircut since and looks really different).
http://www.moonlightphoto.net/wilson/
http://www.moonlightphoto.net/wilson/
Daniel Wilson, MBA
I started my MBA program last night. It dosen't seem like it will be too bad as far as the difficulty of the work goes, but it will be time consuming. I have class every Thursday night for the next 71 weeks. Oh well, what can you do.
I thought this was funny!
As a Delta Air Lines jet was flying over Arizona on a clear day, the co-pilot was providing his passengers with a running commentary about landmarks over the intercom.
"Coming up on the right, you can see the Meteor Crater, which is a major tourist attraction in northern Arizona. It was formed when a lump of nickel and iron, roughly 150 feet in diameter and weighing 300,000 tons, struck the earth at about 40,000 miles an hour, scattering white-hot debris for miles in every direction. The hole measures nearly a mile across and is 570 feet deep."
From the cabin, a passenger was heard to exclaim, "Wow! It just missed the highway!"
"Coming up on the right, you can see the Meteor Crater, which is a major tourist attraction in northern Arizona. It was formed when a lump of nickel and iron, roughly 150 feet in diameter and weighing 300,000 tons, struck the earth at about 40,000 miles an hour, scattering white-hot debris for miles in every direction. The hole measures nearly a mile across and is 570 feet deep."
From the cabin, a passenger was heard to exclaim, "Wow! It just missed the highway!"
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