MAKE A NOTE!! -- February 16th, 2005
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My Favorite: Books
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Personalized M & M's
Well, it may be too late for Valentine's gifts, but Mother's/Father's Day and Easter are still ahead. You can go to this web site and order M & M's with YOUR message printed on them. You can pick out the colors, and even order party favors that are already made up. Great idea for parties, sports teams, birthdays, even weddings. Check it out at... http://shop.mms.com/customized/printing/step1.asp
POST IT...on your calendar about a month before the event being personalized.
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"It Takes a Thief"
The Discovery Channel has added a new program to its line-up that is well worth watching. "It Takes a Thief" has, Jon and Matt, two reformed thieves as hosts. They cruise through a neighborhood looking for a home they believe looks vulnerable. Once they find one, Matt approaches the family and asks if the owners would permit Jon to do an actual break in, while the family watches with Matt on closed circuit TV, in exchange for a home security makeover. As an instructor of women's self defense classes, and being well read on home/personal security issues, what truly amazed me was how FAST one man could completely clean out a house of valuables. The first house was done in 10 min with a "take" of over $20,000 worth of stuff. This show is a real eye opener for everyone who thinks that a quick trip out of the house doesn't require security. It is surprising that Jon hasn't been punched after a break-in, it is obviously very disturbing for the family, even though they know they will get everything back. You also learn that all those hiding places really don't work. Watch this show and learn how to protect yourself. After watching others learn, it may even help a skeptical spouse to be more careful. The first run shows are on Wed. at 10pm (ET), but they are also repeated several evenings throughout the week. You can go to their web site... http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/ittakesathief/ittakesathief.html and click on TV schedule for more times/dates. Whether or not you have cable, the web site is also loaded with lots of good info, quizzes, and more to help give you info to protect your home.
POST IT...on your calendar and on your computer.
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"State of Fear" Book
Michael Crichton, MD is well known for doing a huge amount of research on the
various topics that his novels cover (Jurassic Park, Andromeda Strain, Prey). He
takes all that info, and is able to incorporate it into a novel form that makes
the science easy to understand for the layperson. "State of Fear" is no
exception. This book covers a variety of eco issues, including global warming,
management of natural resources, and celebrity advocates. It was a huge
awakening for me, as I think it would be for anyone interested in the subject.
Is there REALLY such a thing as global warming? It is definitely NOT a
politically correct book, but he lists footnotes for the facts he cites,
inviting anyone to do their own research. You'll never read an article on global
warming the same way again. The story that goes along with the science material
is exciting as well, and I believe it can be made into another hit movie...IF it
doesn't get black-listed. So check this book out and let me know what you think
AFTER you read the book. :-) You can read more about it, and/or order it at..."State
of Fear"
Our public library had several copies, but there was still a long waiting list.
POST IT...on your reading list.
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Late Night VCR Recording
Maybe you're like me...I don't have many TV shows that I make a point of watching, but it seems like they are all on at the same time. Here's a solution, many stations rerun the program later in the evening. The networks don't usually do this, but most of the cable and some local stations do. So if you like Stargate on SciFi, and Third Watch on NBC, you can tape Third Watch at the regular time, and catch Stargate around midnight when they repeat the show. Check the channel's web site (you can Google it) to see when the late night showings are, and learn to program that VCR. This is also nice if you forget to record something, or get home later than expected.
POST IT...with your TV or channel guide.
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Recipe: Portion Guidelines w/out measuring
Decided to skip the recipe for portion guidelines for those who are watching what they eat. If you are trying to stick to a diet, but don't always have a measuring cup handy, here are some easy ways to remember portions.
 | One Cup of most foods (veggies, fruit, pasta) takes up the same amount of space as the average fist. |
| Three ounces of meat/fish/poultry takes up about the same amount of space as a deck of cards, or the palm of an average hand without fingers/thumb. |
| A thumb (from the tip to the hand) size piece of cheese is about 1 ounce. |
| Small snacking foods (nuts, candies, etc) are about 1 handful to the ounce. |
| Snack foods that take up more air space (like chips, popcorn, pretzels, etc) are about 2 handfuls for an ounce. |
| If you are measuring condiments (mayo, peanut butter, butter, sugar, salad dressing, etc), the tip of your thumb (nail portion) makes about a teaspoon, and 3 tsp make a tablespoon. |
POST IT...in your wallet and inside a kitchen cupboard.
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Back Issue Treasure: May 1st, 2000
Head to this back issue to learn how you can get big rebates on car seats. Did you know that most people take their kids out of car seats WAY too early, read more in this article as well. You can also read about an inexpensive acne help that might work for you (check with your doctor). Summer isn't too far away now, read this issue for an easy stomach trimmer that you can do anytime, anywhere, and yields quick results. With the sad news of deaths in the world due to war and natural disasters, if you are a widowed homeschooler check out the article on scholarships for widows. Could you be charged with child abuse or neglect?...be sure that doesn't happen, learn how to find out about the laws in your state, they may not be what you expect. All this and much more in this great back issue.
To retrieve this back issue click HERE.
POST IT...by your computer.
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Missing Child: DHARMA SUE STYX
Dharma (6 yr old, white female, lt brown hair, blue eyes, 4', 48 lbs) was
abducted from Brooklyn, MI, by her non-custodial mother, Sue Lorraine Styx (38
yr old white female, brown hair, blue eyes, 140 lbs, 5'4"). A felony warrant was
issued for the abductor on January 12, 2005. They may have traveled to the
Newberry or Sault Sainte Marie areas of Michigan. The child has a small
birthmark on the left side of her abdomen. The abductor has a tattoo of a flower
on her leg and a tattoo of a dragon on her hip. She may use the alias name Sue
L. Bowler or Sue L. Wright. Contact police as the abductor may be armed. You can
also see more photos on the family's web site at... www.dharmastyx.com
To print/see the poster, go to...
http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1005764&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US
Or go to www.ncmec.org, click on "More
Search Options," then enter in the last name Styx, then click on "View Poster."
POST IT...in your car or business, esp. if you are in the Michigan area.
Final Words
JOKE (Thanks to Thomas D.)
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life," said her mother. The child thought about this for a moment, then said "So why is the groom wearing black?"
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Think little things can't make a difference?
"(Dr.) Motto had a patient who committed suicide from the Golden Gate in 1963,
but the jump that affected him most occurred in the seventies. 'I went to this
guy's apartment afterward with the assistant medical examiner,' he told me.
'This guy was in his thirties, lived alone, pretty bare apartment. He'd written
a note and left it on his bureau. It said,"I'm going to walk to the bridge. If
one person smiles at me on the way, I will not jump.'" --from the New Yorker
Magazine article, "Jumpers," by Tad Friend You can read it at...
http://newyorker.com/fact/content/?031013fa_fact
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