MAKE A NOTE!! -- August 16th, 2006
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My Favorite: Books
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New Airline Screening Rules and 8/22
Most of you have heard by now that liquids/gels/pastes have been added to the
banned list for airline travel. For all the details and exceptions, check out
the government's website at...
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/threat-change.shtm
If you are leaving from a British airport, you should know there are reports
that they are also confiscating books, and in some cases, not allowing any carry
on bags at all (you have to treat them as checked baggage). Remember to be
patient and follow the rules; they are there to protect you and arguing with
them will only slow down the process for everyone. Some suggestions for working
with the new rules...if you are going to buy a book, a paperback MIGHT be more
likely to be allowed than a hardback. As soon as you get on the plane (as you
pass the flight attendants), ask for a bottle of water or two; I think it'll be
hard for the airlines to keep up with the demand at first. Use Google to search
for the website of the nearest Wal-Mart, CVS/drugstore, grocery store to your
destination to be able to purchase replacements at a lower price than at airport
stores. Also check out our Back Issue Treasure section for an issue with more
ideas on helping those security lines run smoothly. And, if you are considering
traveling on or near Aug. 22nd, 2006, you might want to take info in this
article...
http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110008768 into consideration. Even
if you aren't traveling, it might be worth a read as a precaution.
POST IT...in the yellow pages under your favorite "Travel Agent."
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Google Earth
Ever admired how some of the TV news stations have those neat maps that seem
to come from space and zero in on a location? Well, you can have access to the
same type of program, but FREE! Go to...
http://earth.google.com/
Then you will see "Get Google Earth Free Version" in the top right corner of the
screen. Be sure to check the info there to see if your computer is compatible
with the program. I would recommend the "Current Stable" version, since "Beta"
versions are usually still working the bugs out. You can type in your address or
the address of your friends, family, work, tourist spots, and anything else you
can think of, around the world. You actually almost feel like you are skydiving
into the location. Lots of fun.
POST IT...on your computer and tell your friends.
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Alzheimer's Store
For those of you dealing with the sadness of Alzheimer's, here is a great
resource with lots of products that could help you or your loved ones through
various stages of the disease.
http://www.alzstore.com/
You can look things up in sections by topic (forgetfulness, wandering, daily
living, etc) or by stage (early, middle, late). Also a recent discovery is
encouraging, that perhaps they may be on the road to finding a medication that
may prevent, perhaps even reverse Alzheimer's. To read more about it go to...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14290153/wid/11915773
POST IT...on your computer, and in your medical dictionary/reference book under Alzheimer's.
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Gym Locker Combos
School will soon be starting again & those kids will be having to remember book locker combos AND PE locker combos. While the book ones can usually be scribbled in a book or purse somewhere, the PE lockers are more problematic. Here's an easy way to help your kids to have the combo accessible to them. Write the combo (preferably in a reversed or mixed up order that kids can remember) on the under side of the bottom hem of their PE shirt with a permanent marker. So if they forget the combo, they can discreetly turn their shirt hem up to see the combo.
POST IT...with your kids' PE clothes or school papers.
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Recipe: Help!
Ok, I'm running a little short on recipes that really grab me. So how about sending me your favorite recipes to share with the rest of our readers in future issues?
POST IT...near your computer.
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Back Issue Treasure: December 1st, 2004 Issue (Airport Pat-Downs, Real "Treasure" Hunts, Where's the Money (Traveled)?, "Cooking New American," Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon, & More)
American," Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon, & More)
This back issue will provide info that can help you make it through the airport
security a little easier. Or maybe you'd like to try a Treasure Hunt closer to
home? Then check out our article on Geocaching, the kids will love it. If you're
not interested in hiking through the woods, you can follow the "money trail" and
enter your bills to see where your money has traveled. If nothing else, you can
check out our review of a great cookbook and sample a recipe from the same. To
retrieve this back issue, click HERE.
Danielle (3-yr-old White/Hispanic female, black hair, brown eyes, 2', 30 lbs,
pierced ears) was last seen the evening of July 31, 2006, at her home in
Channelview, Texas. She may be in the company of her father, Leandro
Jimenez(39-yr-old, White/Hispanic male, black hair, brown eyes, 5'8", 200 lbs).
A felony warrant for homicide (of Danielle's Mother who was found stabbed to
death in a parking lot) was issued for her father on August 1, 2006. They may be
traveling in a silver 2004 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck with Texas
license plates 9NGH92. They may have traveled to Del Rio, Texas, or Mexico.
CAUTION IS ADVISED. For photos or more info, go to...
http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1050042&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US
Or go to
www.ncmec.org and enter in the name.
POST IT...in your car or business, esp. if you are in the area of Texas or Mexico.
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Final Words
JOKE
"All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner."
~~Red Skelton (1913-1997, Actor, Writer, Composer, Producer, Comedian)
QUOTE
"My life is so filled that for me to accept acting work now means that I have to basically let somebody else do the job that I want to do, which is raise my children. It's not that I'm retired, it's just that I no longer accept acting work."
~~Jamie Leigh Curtis (1958- , Actress, Director, Author)
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