MAKE A NOTE!! -- November 3rd, 2004
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My Favorite: Books
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What if there's a Tie?
I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that neither Presidential candidate will receive enough votes to win. Here's what happens if that occurs. The House, currently Republican controlled, will decide who the President will be. The Senate, with barely a Republican majority, will decide who will be the vice-president. I also recommend http://www.foxnews.com for online election results. No matter what your party affiliation, I think the Fox News site has the most easily navigated, & clear graphics.
POST IT...with your trivia.
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Batteryless Flashlight
How many times have you gone to use a flashlight, only to find that the batteries are dead with no fresh ones in sight, or worse, leaking? And let's face it, most of the time when we are going for a flashlight, it isn't for something that can wait. Here's the solution AND a great Christmas present for all of those gadget lovers out there. By simply shaking the Freedom Flashlight for a few seconds, enough power is generated for several minutes of light. A copper wire & magnet "generator" inside generate & store the energy that powers the flashlight. This is an ideal flashlight for glove compartments, the house & bedrooms for power outages, emergency/military personnel who have to have a flashlight in certain emergency kits ready to go at a moment's notice, boats, ideal for hanging on a life vest (it's also waterproof), and so many other places flashlights are handy. The Freedom Flashlight is shock resistant w/rubber guarded ends, waterproof AND it floats, has a lanyard to attach to vests & other locations, and operates in extreme hot/cold temperatures. Terry Peterson, from Freedom Flashlights, is offering a special deal to our Make a Note readers. For more information, go to... http://www.freedomflashlight.com/offer256. If you are one of our international readers, you can email him to arrange an order for the country you are from. If you are an email only subscriber, you can call Toll Free: (800)365-0350 OR Email: info@freedomflashlight.com, and remember to mention the Make a Note for those special deals. As Terry says, one definition for a standard flashlight could be "a cylinder for storing dead batteries." So consider the Freedom Flashlight and find yourself free from worrying about batteries the next time you need a flashlight.
POST IT...on your Christmas list, and shopping list for yourself.
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Missing Minutes on Recorded Shows?
The Make a Note has been hearing a lot of complaints lately about the
broadcast networks practice of starting shows 1-5 minutes before the hour, and
sometimes not finishing them until 1-3 minutes after the hour. No, it isn't your
VCR acting up, the networks think that this practice helps them keep viewers
into the next show, when (from what I hear) it only annoys people no end. NBC
and ABC, in my opinion, are the worst networks for this type of thing. If you
are trying to record back to back shows on different networks, then you'll have
to choose what you want to miss. If you aren't recording back to back, you can
set the VCR to start recording 5 min before the hour, and 3 min after. If you
miss something, you can often go to the show's message boards on the network
sites and get someone to fill you in. You can also let the networks know how you
feel about this practice, BE SURE TO CITE THE PARTICULAR SHOWS YOU WATCH THAT
THEY DO IT ON. Use the contact info below, to voice your opinions (use the web
sites to contact the local affiliates as well)...
ABC, Inc. (Done on "Lost" among others)
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521-4551
Phone number: (818) 460-7477 Then Press 4
Audience Relations Department at: netaudr@abc.com
NBC (Done on "ER" among others)
NBCUNI.COM FEEDBACK
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
NBCUniSupport@nbcuni.com
CBS (I include the info, just in case, but I personally haven't noticed CBS
engaging in this type of thing).
CBS Television Network
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 975-4321
POST IT...on your computer, and forward to anyone else that might be interested
in letting their voice be heard.
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Charity for Churches (and Other Groups)
Some people say, that the origin of the term "easy mark," came from the practice (during the depression) of homeless people, sometimes con artists, making a white chalk mark on the curb in front of homes, churches, or businesses, whose residents provided a handout. The next wanderer would come along and know to look for the "easy mark." Too often honest people on hard times, are too proud or ashamed to ask for help. Then there is the other extreme where people get themselves in trouble, and want everyone else to bail them out. To remedy the problem of honest people not asking for help, encourage everyone to keep an eye out for those in honest need. While they may not take an outright gift of charity, they might accept anonymous help; after all, who are they going to return it to? For the problem of people who get themselves in trouble and then practically demand rescue, I make the following suggestions. If someone approaches you just asking for money, offer them work for pay. One TV station went to 20 men who were standing on corners with signs saying, "Will Work for Food" or "Need Work," and offered them work. Only one man took them up on the offer, one of the other men was seen driving away in his Cadillac that was parked a discreet distance away. The 19 men, and many others have learned if the sign says they will work, people will just drop money in their buckets. The same news crew found that many homeless shelters have an employment assistance office that is rarely used. In many cases, many people have found they would rather panhandle, than work. In one office I worked in, I would have many people come in with obviously brand new designer clothes/jewelry, then tell me they couldn't pay 50 cents on a bill. If they WILL work, find some odd jobs, or a regular job for them if possible. If someone is asking for money for food, buy a meal for them, so they can't use the money for drugs instead. If someone wants money to pay their bills, insist that they attend financial counseling sessions before receiving any funds. Most counties have some kind of free financial counseling. Many religious, charity, or social groups also need to watch for the con artists who will join a group just to get sympathy and money, then move on to the next group. Check people out as thoroughly as the situation allows...google them, check with local law enforcement, contact other churches, etc. Remember when you bail people out who get in the situation by their own (continuing) foolishness, then you do them a disservice; they will never learn. Better for them to learn to clean up their own mess, and be responsible. We are NOT saying that there aren't people who are genuinely in need out there, we are saying that you should be good stewards of the charity that you give out. Otherwise it is doing more harm, than good.
POST IT...in the yellow pages under Homeless Shelters, and with the leadership of your church/group.
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Recipe: Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
This was one of those yummy magazine ad recipes.
 | Preheat oven to 400F. |
| Mix 1/2C Parmesan Cheese (the recipe calls for Kraft), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and one envelope of Good Seasons (Dry) Italian Salad Dressing Mix. |
| Moisten 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs) with water, and coat with cheese mixture, then place in shallow baking dish. |
| Bake at 400F for 20-25 min, or until chicken is cooked through. Makes 6 servings. |
POST IT...on your shopping list & in your recipe box.
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Back Issue Treasure: November 1st, 1999
This back issue has some great ideas for kids and grown-ups for a wonderful Thanksgiving. The next time you have a birthday or anniversary party, consider making it a Donation Party for your favorite charity. Want to get the kids off that sugary cereal, there's a sneaky suggestion in this back issue. Last, but certainly not least, a delicious recipe for Cornbread Salad. All this, plus our usual joke and quote, in this wonderful back issue.
To retrieve this back issue click HERE.
POST IT...by your computer.
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Missing Child: JESUS MARTINEZ
Jesus (4 yr old, white/Hispanic male, black hair, brown eyes, 3', 30 lbs) was
last seen near his home in Houston, Texas at approximately 9:00 a.m. on October
20, 2004 with his mother and father. His mother has since been found stabbed to
death. Jesus may be in the company of his father, Avelino Martinez (31 yr old,
white/Hispanic male, black hair, brown eyes, 5'8", 215 lbs). A Homicide warrant
was issued for him on October 21, 2004. They may be on the way to Laredo, Texas,
where he is reported to have relatives. He was last seen driving a brown
Chevrolet pick-up truck with an extended cab, Texas license plate number
VS-2034. He should be considered armed and dangerous. CAUTION IS ADVISED. For
photos, go to...
http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=999024&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US
Or go to... http://www.ncmec.org, click on
"More Search Options," then enter his name.
POST IT...in your car and/or business, esp. if you are in the Houston area.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of you have tried to access files of children featured in past issues without success. This usually means the children were found and the files were removed.
Final Words
JOKE (Thanks to FL resident Judy H.)
A woman went to the doctor's office where she was seen by one of the new
doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out,
screaming as she ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what
the problem was, and she told him her story. After listening, he had her sit
down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway to the
back where the younger doctor was and demanded, "What's the matter with you?
Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren,
and you told her she was pregnant?!!" The new younger doctor continued to write
on his clipboard and without looking up said, "Does she still have the hiccups?"
QUOTE
"...the foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality..."
~~President George Washington, in our country's first inaugural address in
1789.
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