Do You Have Time To Weight?
July 25, 2008
To lose weight requires motivation and that can be harder to find than diet books or exercise machines. Experts suggest setting goals and rewarding yourself when you reach those goals. Other suggestions include going to exercise classes, working out with a partner and keeping an exercise log. Although one exercise guru suggested putting a before picture on the refrigerator, I think this quote from Margaret Thatcher would be more effective. “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win... Read more »
Shouldn’t The “Me” In Environment Be “We”?
July 22, 2008
When I think environment, I think Smokey Bear. Smokey was created in 1944 by the Ad Council and has been part of the longest running public service campaign in U.S. history. In 1952, however, song writers Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins tried to change Smokey’s name. When they wrote their hit “Smokey The Bear”, they gave Smokey “The” for a middle name to improve the rhythm of their song. Obviously, they couldn’t deal with the bear facts. Americans can’t deal... Read more »
How ter Cure Stress Quickly and Effectively
July 18, 2008
Though this article contains valuable and useful information on curing stress, it’s also meant to be humorous. This article is written in cockney. So let’s have some fun! Stress is the feelin’ yer cop wen yer begin ter worry, breathe rapidly, right, and tense yor scalp, Nanny Goat Race, or neck muscles. The bleedin’ stress response were critical for the survival of us ancestors ‘oo were constantly exposed ter the dangers of predators such as the bloomin’ saber-tooffed... Read more »
Fire Damage Restoration 101
July 18, 2008
You’ve just lived through your worst nightmare. Your home has been damaged by a fire. Now you have to begin the process of restoring your home to its previous condition. There are several steps to be taken to reach this goal. These actions must be implemented as quickly as possible because fire damage can become more serious in a very short time and the process of fire damage restoration is most effective if started as soon as possible. Immediately contact your home owner’s insurance... Read more »
Is It As American As Apple Pie?
July 18, 2008
American inventor La Marcus Adna Thompson was born in 1848 in a small town in Ohio. In spite of designing and building a butter churn at 12 and being a master carpenter at 17, he made his fortune manufacturing women’s hosiery. After a mental breakdown in the 1880’s, La Marcus sold his hosiery business and went back to his first love - inventing. What does a man who’s recovering from the ups and downs of mental illness invent? The roller coaster. Another American ride is the car.... Read more »
Is Inventiveness Still In?
July 17, 2008
In 1906 a 21-year-old inventor from Nova Scotia went to work in the basement of his sister’s home in New England. That’s where Alfred Fuller intended to make “the best products of their kind in the world” and that’s how he started the Fuller Brush Company. Since then the company has grown from the contents of one man’s sample case to more than 2,000 products for home, business and personal care. Fuller had 3 rules for his products: make them work, make them last... Read more »
A Lollipop Lady: The Law Or Just An Easy Target?
July 14, 2008
For years we have seen the lollipop lady as a figure head in traffic calming but is she really such a strong force, what will happen if you ignore her, perhaps a fate worst than death is in hand, are we perhaps all scared that she will jump in the air and throw each side of her shinny yellow coat to the side to unveil a large collection of uzzis then run after your car shooting repeatedly at you. Or perhaps not, well many have said that it is an offence to even ignore a lollipop lady. But what kind... Read more »
Do We Expect Too Much From Our Pets?
July 12, 2008
Pets have therapeutic value. Although studies have shown that patting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure and reduce stress, dogs and cats aren’t allowed in most hospitals and nursing homes. Baby seals, however, are - if they’re robotic baby seals. A Japanese company has created Paro, a robotic seal to be used to comfort people with autism, dementia and other socially isolating problems. The six-pound robot is equipped with sensors that enable it to respond to light, sound and touch.... Read more »
How Do You Put Long In Longevity?
July 11, 2008
In my search for longevity I read The Blue Zones - Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. According to this best seller, there are four areas of the world where lifestyles have enabled people to live to be over one hundred - Costa Rica, Okinawa, Sardinia and Loma Linda, California. The book’s author, Dan Buettner, attributes this longevity to things like diet, exercise, close relationships and personal mission statements. Although I’m sure he came to... Read more »
Are The Rich Still Getting Richer?
July 10, 2008
Two years ago there were fourteen Americans on the list of the world’s twenty richest people. Now there are four. Thanks to Warren Buffett and his $62 billion, an American remains on op of the list and Buffett can thank his company, Berkshire Hathaway. Being able to float loans enables Buffett to buy a wide range of companies. In fact, if you’ve ever worn UGG’s, you can say you’ve walked a mile in Warren Buffett’s shoes. Not all the mega rich, however, are investing... Read more »
