Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
"If It Fits, I Sits"
You gotta watch this....how cute !!!!http://www.flixxy.com/if-it-fits-i-sits.htm
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Silver Pockets Full
This is the only time you see this phenomenon in your life.
Calendar August 2014
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August, next year, will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.
This happens only once every 823 years. The Chinese call it 'Silver
pockets full. " So: send this message to your friends and in
four days money will surprise you. Based on Chinese Feng
Shui. Whoever does not transmit the message ... may find themselves poor.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
October Home Tasks
To prevent freezing detach
hoses and remove all paints, caulks and liquid materials from garage or garden
sheds. Inspect weather stripping around doors and windows and repair or replace
if necessary. Set thermostats and automatic sprinklers for winter. Clean
gutters after leaves have fallen. Make sure downspouts are in good repair.
Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge: replace if
necessary. To prevent duct fires and save energy have dryer exhaust duct and
vent professionally inspected and cleaned every one to three years, depending
on how often you use the dryer (remove lint from dryer filter after each use).
To avoid water damage check washing machine hoses for leaks, cracks or bulging.
Also prevent water damage and electrical malfunctions by inspecting water
heater for rust or cracks (drain the tank every six months).
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Thought For The Day
Some people are never free from troubles, mainly because they keep their minds attuned to worry. the mind attracts what is dwells on.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Surprising News about Botox!
Surprising
News
One Cosmetic Procedure Found to Have Unexpected Benefits
Botox, long-time staple of
anti-aging culture and infamous for its ability to reduce the appearance of
wrinkles (and sometimes at the expense of genuine facial expression), is getting
a medical reappraisal.
A closer look at Botox reveals actual, factual, and startling medical benefits for the following medical conditions:
Muscle aches due to arthritis or dystonia (a neurological disorder causing painful spasms) can be successfully treated with Botox according to early studies by the Mayo Clinic. Botox is injected into the muscles of the affected areas to relieve the aches and spasms. This FDA-approved procedure is also eligible for financial assistance from the manufacturer.
Cerebral palsy was proven to diminish in spasticity when Botox was injected into children's gastrocnemius muscles at the back of their legs. This resulted in an increased range of motion in their joints.
Bladder control issues are significantly improved by Botox injections, which increase the capacity of overactive bladders. This is useful for those with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries, both of which can result in bladder problems. One injection can provide a reduction in symptoms lasting from a few weeks up to a few months.
Excessive sweating occurs when too much acetycholine stimulates sweat glands, resulting in hyperhidrosis. The FDA-approved treatment is effective in stopping production of the offending chemical. Botox armpit injections are an often sought after Hollywood treatment: ever notice how celebrities never sweat on the red carpet?
Relief for migraine headaches and tooth grinding has been reported by scientific studies and patients alike and is also FDA-approved. For migraines, injections into the forehead, neck, and shoulder muscles can reduce tension and reduce pain associated with these crippling headaches. For severe tooth grinding, injections in the jaw muscle can significantly prevent further tooth enamel damage.
Eye treatments also approved by the FDA include small-dose injections to help conceal lazy eye (strabismus) and twitching eyelids (blepharospasm) and in some cases offers permanent eye realignment.
And there's even more. Learn all about about Botox, its range of uses and known side-effects from the National Institute of Health website. And make sure to check with your doctor before starting any treatment regimen.
One Cosmetic Procedure Found to Have Unexpected Benefits
 |
A closer look at Botox reveals actual, factual, and startling medical benefits for the following medical conditions:
Muscle aches due to arthritis or dystonia (a neurological disorder causing painful spasms) can be successfully treated with Botox according to early studies by the Mayo Clinic. Botox is injected into the muscles of the affected areas to relieve the aches and spasms. This FDA-approved procedure is also eligible for financial assistance from the manufacturer.
Cerebral palsy was proven to diminish in spasticity when Botox was injected into children's gastrocnemius muscles at the back of their legs. This resulted in an increased range of motion in their joints.
Bladder control issues are significantly improved by Botox injections, which increase the capacity of overactive bladders. This is useful for those with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries, both of which can result in bladder problems. One injection can provide a reduction in symptoms lasting from a few weeks up to a few months.
Excessive sweating occurs when too much acetycholine stimulates sweat glands, resulting in hyperhidrosis. The FDA-approved treatment is effective in stopping production of the offending chemical. Botox armpit injections are an often sought after Hollywood treatment: ever notice how celebrities never sweat on the red carpet?
Relief for migraine headaches and tooth grinding has been reported by scientific studies and patients alike and is also FDA-approved. For migraines, injections into the forehead, neck, and shoulder muscles can reduce tension and reduce pain associated with these crippling headaches. For severe tooth grinding, injections in the jaw muscle can significantly prevent further tooth enamel damage.
Eye treatments also approved by the FDA include small-dose injections to help conceal lazy eye (strabismus) and twitching eyelids (blepharospasm) and in some cases offers permanent eye realignment.
And there's even more. Learn all about about Botox, its range of uses and known side-effects from the National Institute of Health website. And make sure to check with your doctor before starting any treatment regimen.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
The richest persons are those who give most in service to others.
Financial wealth is only one measure of success. The truly happy
and successful individual is the man or woman who is healthy, financially
secure, challenged in his or her career, and is making a difference in the
lives of others. It isn’t always easy to render service to others. The world is
a cynical and dangerous place where others are likely to mistrust your motives.
They can be convinced only by consistent, sustained, outstanding service that
is enthusiastically and cheerfully offered. In time, even the most cynical
individual will come to accept your willingness to go the extra mile if you are
sincere in your offers of assistance and in the service you provide.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Thought For The Day - Aug 9, 2013
If you
have something you don’t need, give it to someone who needs it. It will come
back to you in one way or another.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thought For The Day - June 27, 2013
"Those who will not take a chance seldom have one thrust upon them"
Friday, June 21, 2013
First Day of Seasons: 2013
When do Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring begin???? Great informationalhttp://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-seasons article.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
GBAHB - BIRMINGHAM MARKET IMPROVING FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Birmingham makes
Improving Markets Index for fourth consecutive month
The National Association
of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), included
Birmingham as a housing market on an upward trajectory for the fourth
consecutive month. The list expanded by a net of five markets in June, for a
new total of 263 improving markets - including entrants from 49 states and the
District of Columbia.
Greater Birmingham
Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) Executive Vice President Matt Morrow said
Birmingham's consistent presence on the index since the market's IMI debut in
March is additional confirmation that the local housing rebound no mirage.
"Every market that
appears on this index is getting better," Morrow said. "But not every
market remains an "improving market" for consecutive months. Each
month some markets are added, and others fall off. Birmingham's run of four
consecutive months is just one more indication that the housing recovery here
is for real.
"With each month of
documented improvement, builders increasingly gain confidence that home
building recovery is here to stay," added GBAHB President Alicia Huey,
owner of AGH Homes, Inc. "That confidence leads to increased construction
activity, more new home options for consumers, and, ultimately, more job
creation and a robust, growing local economy. An improving home building market
is good news for every single person who lives in the Greater Birmingham
area."
The IMI identifies
metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in
housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive
months. Twenty-nine new markets were added to the list while 24 others were
dropped from it this month. New entrants included such geographically diverse
metros as Salinas, Calif.; Sioux City, Iowa; Chicago, Ill.; Topeka, Kan.; Baton
Rouge, La.; Laredo, Texas; and Philadelphia, Pa.
"This is the fifth
consecutive month in which the IMI has designated more than 70 percent of U.S.
metros as improving," observed NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder
from Charlotte, N.C. "While that's a good sign that the housing recovery
is on solid footing, we know that various challenges are slowing its progress -
including continuing issues with credit availability for builders and buyers,
as well as appraisals that aren't keeping up with the rising cost of
construction."
"As market conditions
improve across most of the country, some metros have moved onto the IMI list
while marginal seasonal fluctuations have nudged others off of it," noted
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. "This is to be expected as the recovery
expands. Meanwhile, it's worth noting that the number of improving markets is
now more than three times what it was in June 2012."
"The continued
strength of the IMI is an indicator of the ongoing, positive momentum in
housing markets nationwide as consumers move to take advantage of historically
favorable interest rates and affordable home prices," added Kurt
Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company.
This news coincides with recent reports from the
Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE): "Birmingham metro area residential
sales reached 1,064 units in April, an improvement in sales growth of 9.4
percent from last April. Year-to-date (YTD) residential sales through April are
up a solid 7.9 percent which is consistent with the positive YTD statewide
sales growth."
The IMI is designed to
track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of
improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly
data to get a mark on the top Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three
indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac and single-family housing
permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data
from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metro area must
see improvement in all three measures for at least six consecutive months
following those measures' respective troughs before being included on the
improving markets list.
A complete list of all 263 metros currently on the IMI, and separate breakouts of metros newly added to or dropped from the list in June, is available at www.nahb.org/imi.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thought for the Day
Before opportunity crowns you with great success, it usually tests your mettle through adversity.
Adversity provides the resistance necessary to develop the strength to overcome great obstacles. This strength consists of self-confidence, perseverance, and, very importantly, self-knowledge. For if you do encounter a setback, it is a clue to a personal weakness. You may have been hasty in judging a competitor, or you may have been too timid in your vision of what needed to be done. Let adversity be your guide to understanding where you mis-stepped and which qualities you need to cultivate. No one rejoices in disappointment, but if you are success-conscious, you can turn the situation into a chance for improving your character, an opportunity you otherwise would have missed.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Spring Outdoor Home Hints
Mulch with old newspapers to stop weeds. Wet the sheets and put the layers around plants and garden beds, covering with soil as you go. Weeds won't be able to pierce the wet newspaper layers. You know how kids eat things that aren't good for them? Ants do, too. If you have an ant problem, put small piles of polenta where you see ants; they'll gobble it up, return 'home' and won't be able to digest it. Your ant problem will soon be gone. Use this homemade cleaning formula to scrub your decks: one cup of powdered laundry detergent, a gallon of hot water, and 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach (to kill moss or mildew). Check shrubs and trees for winter damage and prune accordingly. Remove dead wood or broken branches. Replant any shrubs that have heaved out of the soil before the roots dry out. Check your garden hoses for cracks and leaks and examine the washers at the connectors.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
WD - 40 WOW...CHECK OUT WHAT IT CAN DO!
A lady got up very early one morning and went outside to pickup the Sunday paper she noticed someone had sprayed red paint all around the sides of the neighbors brand new beige truck. She went over and woke him up and gave him the bad news. He was, of course extremely upset.
And they stood there trying to figure out what could be done about the problem. They decided there wasn't much recourse but to wait until Monday, since nothing was open. Just then another neighbor came out of his house, surveyed the situation and immediately went to get his WD-40 out and cleaned the red paint off with it. Guess What! It cleaned up that paint without harming the original paint on the truck! I'm impressed!!
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for A rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect Missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three Technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you...' IT IS MADE FROM FISH OIL' . When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It is a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... It is now shinier than it has ever been before.
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that `just-waxed` sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed quickly, with WD-40!
20) It gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain
37) Florida 's favorite use 'Cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38) Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
40) Ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.
Remember, the basic ingredient is FISH OIL
And they stood there trying to figure out what could be done about the problem. They decided there wasn't much recourse but to wait until Monday, since nothing was open. Just then another neighbor came out of his house, surveyed the situation and immediately went to get his WD-40 out and cleaned the red paint off with it. Guess What! It cleaned up that paint without harming the original paint on the truck! I'm impressed!!
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for A rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect Missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three Technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you...' IT IS MADE FROM FISH OIL' . When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It is a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... It is now shinier than it has ever been before.
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that `just-waxed` sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed quickly, with WD-40!
20) It gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain
37) Florida 's favorite use 'Cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38) Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
40) Ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.
Remember, the basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Awesome Father & Musical Son
Take time to watch this video from beginning to end.
I guarantee that this phenomenal young man will put you in a better frame of mind today!
And -- what an incredible father!
After viewing this video -- you will be so much more appreciative of your life!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg
I guarantee that this phenomenal young man will put you in a better frame of mind today!
And -- what an incredible father!
After viewing this video -- you will be so much more appreciative of your life!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg
Monday, April 22, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Parade of Homes
Please visit us during The Parade of Homes this weekend (April 20 & 21) and next weekend (April 27 & 28). We will have all of the homes we have available open during the day on both Saturdays and on Sunday afternoons. Hope to see you then!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Villaggio Restaurant to open @ Ross Bridge Today 4/11/13
Below is the annoucement from the Villaggio Restaurant:
"The Villaggio Restaurant & Bar at Ross Bridge is proud to announce that we will celebrate our first day of business tomorrow, Thursday, April 11 beginning at 5 pm. If you would like to be one of the first to dine at Villaggio please make reservations by calling 205.290.4343. We will launch with a pre-selected menu during this inaugural weekend and dinner hours from 5-9 pm. We will keep you posted when our hours change and the full menu is available. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheVillaggio and LIKE our Facebook page at The Villaggio Ross Bridge to stay up to date.
If you know of anyone interested in employment please have them contact our GM Jasmine Reyes at (205) 201-9994 or via email at jrcaliente@hotmail.com.
We cannot tell you how excited we are to serve you and your family memorable meals for years to come. Keep in mind that we have a private quaint dining room as well as a larger dining room for your special events. Our spectacular bar seats 20 guests along with floor seating in the bar area, and the patio outside is a great place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful view offered at Ross Bridge.
We look forward to meeting you and hope to see you at Villaggio real soon! Ciao!"
"The Villaggio Restaurant & Bar at Ross Bridge is proud to announce that we will celebrate our first day of business tomorrow, Thursday, April 11 beginning at 5 pm. If you would like to be one of the first to dine at Villaggio please make reservations by calling 205.290.4343. We will launch with a pre-selected menu during this inaugural weekend and dinner hours from 5-9 pm. We will keep you posted when our hours change and the full menu is available. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheVillaggio and LIKE our Facebook page at The Villaggio Ross Bridge to stay up to date.
If you know of anyone interested in employment please have them contact our GM Jasmine Reyes at (205) 201-9994 or via email at jrcaliente@hotmail.com.
We cannot tell you how excited we are to serve you and your family memorable meals for years to come. Keep in mind that we have a private quaint dining room as well as a larger dining room for your special events. Our spectacular bar seats 20 guests along with floor seating in the bar area, and the patio outside is a great place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful view offered at Ross Bridge.
We look forward to meeting you and hope to see you at Villaggio real soon! Ciao!"
Monday, April 8, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Black Eyed Peas "The Real Story"
If you grew up in the south or southwestern parts of this country, then you can relate. Black Eyed Peas "The Real Story," is much more interesting and has gone untold in fear that feelings would be hurt. It’s a story of war, the most brutal and bloody war in US history. Military might and power pushed upon civilians, women, children and elderly. Never seen as a war crime, this was the policy of the greatest nation on earth trying to maintain that status at all costs.
An unhealed wound remains in the hearts of some people of the southern states even today; on the other hand, the policy of slavery has been an open wound that has also been slow to heal but is okay to talk about.
The story of *THE BLACK EYED PEA* being considered good luck relates directly back to Sherman's Bloody March to the Sea in late 1864. It was called The Savannah Campaign and was led by Major General William T. Sherman. The Civil War campaign began on Nov. 15, 1864, when Sherman's' troops marched from the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia and ended at the port of Savannah on 12/22/1864. When the smoke cleared, the southerners who had survived the onslaught came out of hiding. They found that the blue-belly aggressors had looted and stolen everything of value, and everything you could eat, including all livestock.
Death and destruction were everywhere. While in hiding, few had enough to eat, and starvation was now upon the survivors. There was no international aid, no Red Cross meal trucks. The Northern army had taken everything they could carry and eaten everything they could eat. But they couldn’t take it all.
The devastated people of the south found for some unknown reason that Sherman's bloodthirsty troops had left silos full of black eyed peas. At the time in the north, the lowly black eyed pea was only used to feed stock. The northern troops saw it as the thing of least value. Taking grain for their horses and livestock and other crops to feed themselves, they just couldn’t take everything. So they left the black eyed peas in great quantities, assuming it would be of no use to the survivors, since all the livestock it could feed had either been taken or eaten.
Southerners awoke to face a new year in this devastation and were facing massive starvation if not for the good luck of having the black eyed peas to eat.
From New Years Day 1866 forward, the tradition grew to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck.
An unhealed wound remains in the hearts of some people of the southern states even today; on the other hand, the policy of slavery has been an open wound that has also been slow to heal but is okay to talk about.
The story of *THE BLACK EYED PEA* being considered good luck relates directly back to Sherman's Bloody March to the Sea in late 1864. It was called The Savannah Campaign and was led by Major General William T. Sherman. The Civil War campaign began on Nov. 15, 1864, when Sherman's' troops marched from the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia and ended at the port of Savannah on 12/22/1864. When the smoke cleared, the southerners who had survived the onslaught came out of hiding. They found that the blue-belly aggressors had looted and stolen everything of value, and everything you could eat, including all livestock.
Death and destruction were everywhere. While in hiding, few had enough to eat, and starvation was now upon the survivors. There was no international aid, no Red Cross meal trucks. The Northern army had taken everything they could carry and eaten everything they could eat. But they couldn’t take it all.
The devastated people of the south found for some unknown reason that Sherman's bloodthirsty troops had left silos full of black eyed peas. At the time in the north, the lowly black eyed pea was only used to feed stock. The northern troops saw it as the thing of least value. Taking grain for their horses and livestock and other crops to feed themselves, they just couldn’t take everything. So they left the black eyed peas in great quantities, assuming it would be of no use to the survivors, since all the livestock it could feed had either been taken or eaten.
Southerners awoke to face a new year in this devastation and were facing massive starvation if not for the good luck of having the black eyed peas to eat.
From New Years Day 1866 forward, the tradition grew to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Your mental attitude is the most dependable key to your personality.
Your view of yourself will greatly influence how others perceive you. If you are a confident, cheerful, positive person, your co-workers, friends, and family will be attracted to your personality. If you are unhappy, negative, and always complaining about your situation, others will be repelled. Even when at times you don’t feel very happy, by forcing yourself to behave in a positive fashion, you will find that you soon feel genuinely upbeat, because your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between an artificial emotion and the real thing. When you behave positively, you will positively influence everyone around you — including yourself.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When adversity overtakes you, it pays to be thankful it was not worse instead of worrying over your misfortune.
There are few things in life that are as bad as they seem at first. Dealing with adversity begins with analyzing and accepting your situation for what it is. When you realize that things are not nearly as bad as they might have been, you have taken the first step toward working your way through the problem. It is a truism that you will never be asked to carry a heavier load than you can bear, but it sometimes helps you better appreciate that fact if you volunteer some of your time to help those who are less fortunate than you are.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
MOVING PUZZLE
****MOVING PUZZLE****
If you can put this puzzle together. You can say goodbye to Alzheimer's!
This is really clever and a bit challenging. As we older people are concerned with Alzheimer's disease, this puzzle may help dispel some fear.
It's easy to put together if you are not affected by Alzheimer's disease, but impossible to do for someone with the disease.
Give it a try. If this puzzle is particularly difficult for you, then your physician can offer you additional testing to check you for Alzheimer's.
Just remember, if you can put this puzzle together you do not have to fear Alzheimer's!
A really neat puzzle!!
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
HISTORICAL TRIVIA
HISTORICAL TRIVIA
Did you know the saying "God willing and the Creek don't rise" was in reference to the Creek Indians and not a body of water? It was written by Benjamin Hawkins in the late 18th century. He was a politician and Indian diplomat. While in the south, Hawkins was requested by the President of the U.S. to return to Washington. In his response, he was said to write, "God willing and the Creek don't rise." Because he capitalized the word "Creek" it is deduced that he was referring to the Creek Indian tribe and not a body of water.
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In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are 'limbs,' therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, 'Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.' (Artists know hands and arms are more difficult to paint)
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As incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year (May and October) Women kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy, hence the term 'big wig...' Today we often use the term 'here comes the Big Wig' because someone appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.
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In the late 1700's, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The 'head of the household' always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the 'chair man.' Today in business, we use the expression or title 'Chairman' or 'Chairman of the Board.'
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Personal hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, 'mind your own bee's wax.' Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term 'crack a smile'. In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt ...therefore, the expression 'losing face.'
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Ladies wore corsets, which would lace up in the front. A proper and dignified woman, as in 'straight laced' wore a tightly tied lace.
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Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs and bars. They were told to 'go sip some Ale and listen to people's conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. 'You go sip here' and 'You go sip there.' The two words 'go sip' were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term 'gossip.'
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At local taverns, pubs, and bars, people drank from pint and quart-sized containers. A bar maid's job was to keep an eye on the customers and keep the drinks coming. She had to pay close attention and remember who was drinking in 'pints' and who was drinking in 'quarts,' hence the phrase 'minding your 'P's and Q's'.
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One more: bet you didn't know this!
In the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters carried iron cannons. Those cannons fired round iron cannon balls. It was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to prevent them from rolling about the deck? The best storage method devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on four resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30 cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the cannon. There was only one problem....how to prevent the bottom layer from sliding or rolling from under the others. The solution was a metal plate called a 'Monkey' with 16 round indentations. However, if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make 'Brass Monkeys.' Few landlubbers realize that brass contracts much more and much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so much that the iron cannon balls would come right off the monkey. Thus, it was quite literally, 'Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey.' (All this time, you thought that was an improper expression, didn't you?)
Friday, February 1, 2013
Saturday 2/2/13 Ground Hog Day
What will unpredicatable Punxsutawney Phil forecast???http://www.groundhog.org/
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
There are many reasons you may need to replace or upgrade your pre-existing electronic equipment and devices. What do you do with the components you just replaced? You can’t simply throw them away in the trash. You may be fined and the components of those leftover devices contain metals not suitable for a standard landfill. Let’s discuss just a few options available to properly and safely dispose your outdated electronic equipment.
Amazon
You can sell your device to Amazon for Amazon credit, even if you did not buy it from their website. Amazon calls this feature the ‘trade-in’ service and it can be used for cameras, cell phones, calculators, tablets, laptops, etc. Shipping is free and they offer competitive prices for newer electronics. The Amazon credit you receive can be used for any future purchases made on their website. If you make frequent purchases on Amazon, their trade-in system is definitely worth your time.
Donation
You can donate your older equipment to a charitable organization and the donations you make to these organizations are tax deductible. Some organizations will even pick up your equipment from you. Schedule a pick-up online, leave your electronics on your doorstep and they will take them away for you. Feel good knowing your devices are going to a good home and about the money saved!
eBay
If you’re replacing a broken device, you might be able to sell it for parts on eBay. eBay is a community online auction website, which makes money through listing and sales fees. Making an account and browsing active listings on eBay is free and easy. You can look up your device you plan to sell and see its current value, list the item and ship the device to the auction’s winner. The majority of monetary transactions on eBay utilize PayPal services so will have to create a PayPal account if you do not already have one.
Craigslist
You can use craigslist’s local ‘for sale’ section to post a description and a picture of your device. Potential buyers will contact you through a randomly generated email address (Keeping your personal information hidden). The benefits of using craigslist are convenience and anonymity. There are no fees for listings and you can keep the sale local. This is an excellent way to sell broken electronics, as many people are willing to buy the device for replacement parts.
Retail Stores
Many retail stores such as Best Buy, Office Depot and Radio Shack offer electronic waste recycling services. This service is the easiest, allowing you to simply walk into the store and drop it off. There is no need for an appointment or an explanation. This is the closest you will get to ‘tossing out’ your old electronics, so do not expect any reimbursement from the retailers. This is especially useful if you don’t want to schedule an appointment, register an account, create a listing or ship a package.
Amazon
You can sell your device to Amazon for Amazon credit, even if you did not buy it from their website. Amazon calls this feature the ‘trade-in’ service and it can be used for cameras, cell phones, calculators, tablets, laptops, etc. Shipping is free and they offer competitive prices for newer electronics. The Amazon credit you receive can be used for any future purchases made on their website. If you make frequent purchases on Amazon, their trade-in system is definitely worth your time.
Donation
You can donate your older equipment to a charitable organization and the donations you make to these organizations are tax deductible. Some organizations will even pick up your equipment from you. Schedule a pick-up online, leave your electronics on your doorstep and they will take them away for you. Feel good knowing your devices are going to a good home and about the money saved!
eBay
If you’re replacing a broken device, you might be able to sell it for parts on eBay. eBay is a community online auction website, which makes money through listing and sales fees. Making an account and browsing active listings on eBay is free and easy. You can look up your device you plan to sell and see its current value, list the item and ship the device to the auction’s winner. The majority of monetary transactions on eBay utilize PayPal services so will have to create a PayPal account if you do not already have one.
Craigslist
You can use craigslist’s local ‘for sale’ section to post a description and a picture of your device. Potential buyers will contact you through a randomly generated email address (Keeping your personal information hidden). The benefits of using craigslist are convenience and anonymity. There are no fees for listings and you can keep the sale local. This is an excellent way to sell broken electronics, as many people are willing to buy the device for replacement parts.
Retail Stores
Many retail stores such as Best Buy, Office Depot and Radio Shack offer electronic waste recycling services. This service is the easiest, allowing you to simply walk into the store and drop it off. There is no need for an appointment or an explanation. This is the closest you will get to ‘tossing out’ your old electronics, so do not expect any reimbursement from the retailers. This is especially useful if you don’t want to schedule an appointment, register an account, create a listing or ship a package.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - You are more apt to “rust” out your brain from disuse than you are to wear it out from use.
Unlike a mechanical device that eventually wears out and must be replaced if it is used continually and consistently, the mind grows only stronger when it is active. The more you exercise and stretch your brain, the more proficient it becomes. Disuse, however, will have the same effect upon your mind as it will upon a machine. The most intricate, most powerful machine in the world and the greatest minds will rust away unless they are used. Unless you manage your schedule to permit time for study and learning, it is easy to yield to the temptation to spend your free time in thoughtless, mind-numbing, escapist pastimes. Relaxation is important, but so is gaining new knowledge. Make sure your daily schedule includes an allotment of time for both.
Monday, January 21, 2013
1/21/13 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
One of my favorite quotes by Martin Luther King Jr...."Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase"
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Martin Luther King Jr - 1/21/13
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Thought for the Day
Remember the mind grows strong through use. Struggle makes power.
Napoleon Hill liked to tell a story about his grandfather, a wagon builder in North Carolina. When the old man cleared the land for cultivation, he always left a few oak trees in the middle of the field at the mercy of the elements, unsheltered by other trees in the forest. It was from those trees that his grandfather made the wagons’ wheels. Because they were forced to struggle against the fury of nature, they grew strong enough to bear the heaviest load. Welcome difficult challenges, for the greatest opportunities will come from challenges that force you to expand your mind as you search for creative solutions. During life’s bleakest hours, take solace in the face that you are strengthening yourself through struggle so that in the future you will be prepared to take on even greater challenges. Like the old oak tree, you grow strong only when you are forced to struggle.
Napoleon Hill liked to tell a story about his grandfather, a wagon builder in North Carolina. When the old man cleared the land for cultivation, he always left a few oak trees in the middle of the field at the mercy of the elements, unsheltered by other trees in the forest. It was from those trees that his grandfather made the wagons’ wheels. Because they were forced to struggle against the fury of nature, they grew strong enough to bear the heaviest load. Welcome difficult challenges, for the greatest opportunities will come from challenges that force you to expand your mind as you search for creative solutions. During life’s bleakest hours, take solace in the face that you are strengthening yourself through struggle so that in the future you will be prepared to take on even greater challenges. Like the old oak tree, you grow strong only when you are forced to struggle.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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