Wishing won't make it so," runs an old saying. This is true, and helps you remember a wish is not a belief.
A wish takes place, as it were, upon the surface of the mind. I wish . . . you may say, and follow with any wish that tickles your fancy . . . to have a million dollars drop into your lap . . . to be able to flap your arms and fly. A wish is not limited by natural forces. That very apparent fact, however, is not the main difference between a wish and a belief.
A belief is created, as it were, in the depths of the mind. A belief becomes part of you. That is why a true, deep belief can change your glandular secretions and the content of your bloodstream, and work other physical changes beyond the power of medical science to explain. Again, a belief, radiating its unknown wave length from the depths of your mind to the depths of another mind, accounts for a good deal of "personality power" and much else on which we can put only the clumsiest of labels. It is belief in a cause - much stronger than a wish to stay alive - which causes people to transcend ever the instinct of self-preservation. It is belief that founds religion, sustains nations, stands behind anything great that ever is achieved. A belief, I repeat, is part of you; that is why you can achieve what you believe. Moreover, when you hold a great belief you believe all the time, just as, all the time, you go on living.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to it's job.
The tiny, insignificant postage stamp is a good example of what it is possible to achieve if you stick with the job until it is finished. Inconspicuously stuck on the corner of the envelope, it provides the impetus to keep moving until the entire packet reaches its ultimate destination. The influence you may have upon your company, your church, your family, or any organization is incalculable if you have the persistence to pursue your goal until you achieve it. It is an absolute certainty that you will encounter obstacles in any worthwhile endeavor. When you do, remember the inconsequential little postage stamp and stick with the job until it is finished.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The average person would have quit at the first failure. That's why there have been many average men and only one Edison.
Thomas Edison once observed that the reason most folks don’t recognize opportunity when it comes knocking is that it is often dressed in overalls and looks like work. Edison knew that anything worthwhile never comes easily; if it were easy, anyone could do it. Because he persisted far beyond the point the average person would consider reasonable and rational, he produced inventions that even the most learned people of the day considered impossible. Great advances in knowledge are often achieved by people with an almost fanatical devotion to finding the solution to a problem. Flashes of inspiration alone are not enough to ensure success; they must be followed by determined, persistent action.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
HOW TO READ BAR CODES
If food products are made in China, you can never tell what unclean products they may put into them.
ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY--NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK---CAREFULLY!
With all the food and pet products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read labels at the grocery store and especially Walmart when buying food products. Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is located. It is important to read the bar code to track it's origin.
How to read Bar Codes
This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern to you.
GREAT WAY TO "BUY USA & CANADA" AND NOT FROM CHINA!!
The whole world is afraid of China-made "black hearted goods".
Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China?
If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690, 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN CHINA.
471 is Made in Taiwan.
This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves.
Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made. However, you may now refer to the barcode -remember if the first 3 digits are:
690-692 ... then it is MADE IN CHINA
00 - 09 ... USA & CANADA
30 - 37 ... FRANCE
40 - 44 ... GERMANY
471 ... Taiwan
49 ... JAPAN
50 ... UK
BUY USA & CANADIAN MADE by watching for "0" at the beginning of the number.
We need every boost we can get!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Street Smart Safety Seminar
& BAR present a
Street Smart Safety
SEMINAR!
With Officer Bill Cain National Public Safety Coalition
Friday, October 14
Association Office 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
How do you avoid danger? What to do if you are attacked.
DON’T MISS THIS FREE PERSONAL SAFETY SEMINAR
Speaker Bill Cain is a 9-year police veteran
He graduated first in his class at the Georgia Police Academy
He is a specialist in gang intelligence and crime prevention procedures
He is considered by many as one of the top authorities in this field
Question and answer session will follow seminar
Personal safety items will be available for sale
BREAKFAST & DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS included
REGISTRATION FORM:
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
Name: ________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________ Email: __________________________
Firm: _________________________________________________________
Complete form and FAX to the BAR office: 802-6074
Street Smart Safety
SEMINAR!
With Officer Bill Cain National Public Safety Coalition
Friday, October 14
Association Office 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
How do you avoid danger? What to do if you are attacked.
DON’T MISS THIS FREE PERSONAL SAFETY SEMINAR
Speaker Bill Cain is a 9-year police veteran
He graduated first in his class at the Georgia Police Academy
He is a specialist in gang intelligence and crime prevention procedures
He is considered by many as one of the top authorities in this field
Question and answer session will follow seminar
Personal safety items will be available for sale
BREAKFAST & DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS included
REGISTRATION FORM:
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
Name: ________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________ Email: __________________________
Firm: _________________________________________________________
Complete form and FAX to the BAR office: 802-6074
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Law of Success...A Philosopher's Creed...By Napoleon Hill
Let me be open-minded on all subjects so that I may grow mentally and spiritually.
May the time never come when I will be above learning from the humblest person.
Let me never forget that a closed mind is a narrow mind.
May I never express opinions on any subject unless they are founded upon reasonable dependable knowledge.
Forbid that I should ever find fault with another because he may not agree with me.
May I always show a wholesome respect for those with whom I may not agree.
Let me be always mindful of the fact that all my knowledge is as nothing when compared to all that remains to be learned.
Give me the courage to admit my ignorance when I am asked a question about which I know little or nothing.
May I always share with others such knowledge as I may possess which can be of help to them.
Let me never forget that humility of heart will attract more friends than all the wisdom of mankind.
Let me remain ever a student in search of truth, and never pretend to be a finished scholar on any subject.
May the time never come when I will be above learning from the humblest person.
Let me never forget that a closed mind is a narrow mind.
May I never express opinions on any subject unless they are founded upon reasonable dependable knowledge.
Forbid that I should ever find fault with another because he may not agree with me.
May I always show a wholesome respect for those with whom I may not agree.
Let me be always mindful of the fact that all my knowledge is as nothing when compared to all that remains to be learned.
Give me the courage to admit my ignorance when I am asked a question about which I know little or nothing.
May I always share with others such knowledge as I may possess which can be of help to them.
Let me never forget that humility of heart will attract more friends than all the wisdom of mankind.
Let me remain ever a student in search of truth, and never pretend to be a finished scholar on any subject.
Friday, September 23, 2011
The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.
Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first and then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first and then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Faith is a combination of thoughts and actions.
When you apply your faith in yourself, your faith in your fellow man, and your faith in God, the result is a positive course of action that when persistently followed will almost always lead to success. When you believe in your ideas and in your abilities, and you trust in the Infinite Intelligence of the universe, you know that your thoughts and deeds will ultimately lead to a successful conclusion. You cannot fail.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September Maintenance Suggestions
September Maintenance Suggestions
Caulk the Exterior
Any gap on the outside of your home may be a spot for caulking. Check the corners, windows, doors, areas where masonry joins siding, or places where vents and other objects extend from walls. Read manufacturer's directions to select the appropriate caulk for the task.
Check the Insulation
This is a good time to check the condition of insulation, especially in an older home. If your walls aren’t insulated, professionally installed blown-in insulation will probably pay for itself in a couple of years.
Check the Gutters
Make sure the downspouts and gutters are not clogged, smashed or open at joints to prevent moisture or ice damage later.
Check the Weather Stripping
Check weather stripping and add as necessary to doors and windows to keep moisture and cold air out. Various fixes are readily available (gaskets, thresholds, etc.) to fill gaps.
Clean the Dryer Vent
You should do this twice a year, in fall and spring. Carefully move the dryer away from the wall, unplug it and vacuum behind it. (If it's a gas dryer, turn off the gas supply to the dryer at the appliance shutoff valve.) Unhook the tube that leads to the vent and clear as much lint from the tube as possible. Carefully remove the outside vent cover, and using a shop vacuum or a dryer lint brush, clean as far up the vent as you can from the outside.
Check the Storm Windows
Repair and clean cracked or dirty storm windows before installing them.
Use Vent Covers to Help Protect Pipes
Have cut-to-size plywood or foam vent covers available for the cold side of your house and place them against the exterior basement vents during extra cold spells to help keep your pipes from freezing. Be sure to uncover them in the spring; the vents are needed to prevent moisture accumulation when it’s warmer.
Keep Rodents Out
In the fall, mice, rats and squirrels seek warm, dry places such as your house. Mice can squeeze through a quarter-inch opening and rats half-inch opening. Check that all exterior vents are screened, and that there are no gaps underneath windows, doors and garage doors.
Caulk the Exterior
Any gap on the outside of your home may be a spot for caulking. Check the corners, windows, doors, areas where masonry joins siding, or places where vents and other objects extend from walls. Read manufacturer's directions to select the appropriate caulk for the task.
Check the Insulation
This is a good time to check the condition of insulation, especially in an older home. If your walls aren’t insulated, professionally installed blown-in insulation will probably pay for itself in a couple of years.
Check the Gutters
Make sure the downspouts and gutters are not clogged, smashed or open at joints to prevent moisture or ice damage later.
Check the Weather Stripping
Check weather stripping and add as necessary to doors and windows to keep moisture and cold air out. Various fixes are readily available (gaskets, thresholds, etc.) to fill gaps.
Clean the Dryer Vent
You should do this twice a year, in fall and spring. Carefully move the dryer away from the wall, unplug it and vacuum behind it. (If it's a gas dryer, turn off the gas supply to the dryer at the appliance shutoff valve.) Unhook the tube that leads to the vent and clear as much lint from the tube as possible. Carefully remove the outside vent cover, and using a shop vacuum or a dryer lint brush, clean as far up the vent as you can from the outside.
Check the Storm Windows
Repair and clean cracked or dirty storm windows before installing them.
Use Vent Covers to Help Protect Pipes
Have cut-to-size plywood or foam vent covers available for the cold side of your house and place them against the exterior basement vents during extra cold spells to help keep your pipes from freezing. Be sure to uncover them in the spring; the vents are needed to prevent moisture accumulation when it’s warmer.
Keep Rodents Out
In the fall, mice, rats and squirrels seek warm, dry places such as your house. Mice can squeeze through a quarter-inch opening and rats half-inch opening. Check that all exterior vents are screened, and that there are no gaps underneath windows, doors and garage doors.
Friday, September 2, 2011
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