Mailman

Our poor mail lady is so loaded down with mail since the Thanksgiving Holiday. She says every time we have a Holiday, it puts them about 2 days behind so she doesn't get here till nearly 1:00 instead of at noon. We are on a rural route even though we are in town so we get our mail usually a day later than the other people do.

Grocery Shopping

There is a storm coming so I headed for the grocery store and stocked up. I hadn't done that for quite some time so it was well overdue. We had a bit of snow last night and it made the freeways slippery, so they said. Guess some cars were spinning off the highway. Everyone needs to learn how to drive safely again in winter.

Used Cars Austin

Read to trade in that old wreck you are driving but don't have the money for a new car? There are so many good pre-owned cars on the market today and this Internet site Used Cars Austin is one of best in southern Texas. They make it easy because you can go online and see all the have to offer. They also have a number of locations and one of them is probably near you. You say you are looking for a pickup or truck? They have those too and great financing and customer service. You don't need to worry about any repairs later on as they have well trained mechanics, detailers and body shop experts right there at their locations. Save your valuable time, gas and money and go online to shop for that car or truck you need. Why fight traffic? You can get the location and drive directly there and they are ready to make you a great deal on the vehicle you choose.

Hugo Chavez Vows no Ties with Colombia

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said he will have no type of relationship with the Colombian government while it is headed by President Alvaro Uribe. He said he could not, out of dignity. The Venezuelan government announced on Tuesday that it was withdrawing its ambassador to Colombia. Mr. Uribe abruptly ended Mr. Chavez's efforts last week to broker a hostage exchange with Colombian rebels.

President Bush Optimistic About Mideast Peace

On Monday, President Bush stepped cautiously into the most direct Mideast peacemaking of his administration. He met separately with the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to explore whether peace is possible. A day before the major Mideast Peace Conference, he said he was optimistic. The gathering is to launch the first direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians of Bush's nearly seven years in office, and has attracted Arab and other outside backing.

Kanetix Travel Insurance

Are you planning to travel for the holidays? If you are, it would be a good idea to get some good Travel Insurance. International students studying in Canada and visitors traveling to Canada will find this company very easy to apply for and get good travel insurance. You may be able to save as much as 50% on your travel insurance. They have a short online form to fill out and you don't have to give out all your personal information, so you can feel safe in doing this. By applying with them, they will give you a number of free quotes and you can compare them and choose the one that best suits your needs. You are not obligated in any way to buy insurance from them and like I said, there is no charge to get quotes. They have various types of insurance, as well, such as motorcycle and auto insurance. Perhaps you have been looking for some good property insurance and didn't know where to look. Or if you are in need of critical care insurance, they can provide you with 10 companies to compare costs. In addition, they have various types of term life insurance for you to check out and get free quotes. They are ready and willing to help you with all your insurance needs, providing you with great customer service and this can all be accomplished through email.

Mayo Clinic Medical Family Members Die in Crash

Two Mayo medical family members died in a small plane crash at the Faribault airport in southern Minnesota.One was an orthopedic surgeon descended from the brothers who built the famous Mayo Clinic. He was among four people killed Sunday when he was trying to land his small plane. Dr. Chester W. P. Mayo was bringing his eldest son, 17 year old Chester Mayo Jr., back to boarding school in Faribault after the Thanksgiving holiday break. The teenager also died in the crash. They did not immediately release the names of the other two victims. So sad.

Vice President Dick Cheney - Irregular Heartbeat

Doctors decided to administer an electrical shock to Vice President Dick Cheney's heart and restored it to a normal rhythm during a 2 1/2 hour hospital visit Monday. The procedure was described as a low-risk standard practice. Cheney, who is 66, went home from George Washington University Hospital and was expected back at work today. I think that is just great as my brother had that done twice and it didn't work for him.

Webloyalty

Founded in l999, webloyalty has made a strategic transaction with General Atlantic LLC, who has nearly $10 billion in capital under management. They are a company that realizes that in order for a company to be successful, it takes more than just selling a great product and services, but that customer service is really the most important part of a business. I know if I can't get hold of Customer Service at a company when I have a problem or question, I am not a happy customer. They help their clients increase their business by giving them great benefit packages for their customers. They have over 2 million happy subscribers because they reward their customers for making purchases. That is how they became a leading online marketing service. If an e-commerce, travel, or other fee based business turns to them for a customized program, they provide it for them. They have grown exponentially over the last three years and their track record is impressive to say the least.

President Bush and Al Gore Reunited

President Bush and Al Gore stood next to each other, sharing uncomfortable grins for photographers and reporters, who were quickly ushered in and out. Al Gore finally won his place in the Oval Office because he won the 2007 Nobel Prize. They are forever linked by the closest and craziest presidential race in history and reunited by, of all things, White House Tradition. All the 2007 winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize were invited in for a photo and some chatter with the president.

Hannah Montana

Miley Cyrus, who is the star of Disney's TV show "Hannah Montana" celebrated her 15th birthday with more than 15,000 hometown friends, who serenaded her with "Happy Birthday" toward the end of her concert. It was complete with pyrotechnic displays and a cake delivered on stage. She said when her parents asked her what she wanted for her 15th birthday, she said she wanted just to be in Nashville with all her friends in the audience. For an encore, her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, came out with an acoustic guitar to sing their duet, "Ready, Set, Don't Go" together and included her sister, Brandi Glenn Cyrus on backup guitar. She had quite a birthday.

Baby Kaitlyn

We had our family Thanksgiving dinner yesterday and everything was delicious. The turkey was just about the most juicy turkey I can ever remember eating. We had a good time playing a game and took some 4 generation pictures. Baby Kaitlyn is such a good baby. I got to hold her for quite awhile and she went to sleep on my shoulder. You don't hear a peep out of her unless she is hungry or needs changing. She is so cute but she has beautiful parents so that gives her an advantage.

Scientists Find Fossil of World's Biggest Bug

British scineitst have stumbled across a fossilized claw, part of an ancient sea scorpion, that is of such large proportion it would make the entire creature the biggest bug ever. This is a bug you couldn't swat and definitely couldn't step on. How big is it? It would be bigger than you and at 8 feet long as big as some Smart cars. The discoverers suggests that spiders, insects, crabs and similar creatures were far larger in the past than previously thought. I don't like bugs and spiders to begin with and I sure wouldn't want to run into any of these.

List Brokers

Every business needs a good list of contacts and future customers. They know without a regular stream of buyers, they won't stay in business. One easy way to get a valuable list of people who are responsive, active buyers of all kinds of products. This company list brokers has built their reputation on providing just such lists. They have come up with "ResponseCom" a database that contains all the necessary information to produce such lists for you. That is why they are so successful in providing this information. Their database contains over 290 million consumers and 14 million U.S. businesses. If you are looking for the best way to reach out to prospective customers, get in contact with them. They are the largest and best provider of mailing lists.

George Clooney and the Paparazzi

George Clooney says paparazzi should respect the rules of the road. The 46 year old actor admonished photographers while riding his motorcycle in Los Angeles on Friday with his girlfriend, Sarah Larson. Clooney spokesman, Stan Rosenfield told The Associated Press this on Tuesday. As video clip posted on TMZ.com shows Clooney pulling off to the side of a street, then saying to photographers that they can drive all they want, they can take his picture all you want, but one thing they cannot do is put people in danger. Clooney and Larson were injured in September when their motorcycle and a car collided on a road in Weehawken, New Jersey.

Rape Case 1987 - Tawana Brawley

Twenty years after her allegations of a racially charged rape became a national flashpoint, Tawana Brawley's mother and stepfather want to reopen the case. Brawley was 15 when she went missing for four days from her home in Wappingers Falls, about 75 miles north of New York City. After being found, she made the allegation that she had been abducted and raped by six white law enforcement officials. It will be very interesting to see how this comes out.ARev. Al Sharpton has taken a special interest in the case.

NOD32

If you want to have the best in computer safety and security, then please go online and contact NOD32 for they have the answers for you. They feel that one size doesn't fit all, so they have gone to great lengths to put together a security system that is a multi-layer approach all in one. This not only saves you time but it saves you money also. Their Customer Service is there for you to help you become knowledgeable whether you are a small business or mid size business. They have the most comprehensive security system for your business. They have done a great deal of research and testing to be sure they have the most comprehensive Internet security system for you.

Huckabee Says States Can't Rule on Abortions

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rejects letting states decide whether to allow abortions, claiming the right to life is a moral issue not subject to multiple interpretations. He said it was the logic of the Civil War and compared abortion rights to slavery. He said if morality is the point here, and if it is right or wrong, not just a political uestion, then you can't have 50 different versions of what is right and what is wrong. He feels this is a moral question.

Breakdown Stalls Train Traffic in Northeast

An electrical breakdown snarled train traffic on the Northeast rail corridor for hours on Sunday, delaying trains arriving at New York's Penn Station from Philadelphia and Boston. Damage to overhead electrical wires halted a passenger train about 8:30 a.m. initially blocking New Jersey Transit service and stranding passengers on one northbound train for nearly 2 1/2 hours. Amtrak trains from Boston got backed up too at New York'sPenn Station and northbound trains from Philadelphia and points south got as far as Newark before they, too, were forced to halt. What a mess that had to be.

Phoenix Pool Builders

Last week when you went to that Pool Party and you wished you could have a pool in your backyard, it made you want to look and see what is available and costs, etc. If you want to have a great, beautiful, unique swimming pool that you can be so proud of and enjoy so much, then you will want to check into phoenix pool builders. I am sure it will only take moments to realize they don't just construct swimming pools but their pools are works of art, in my opinion. They are just beautiful and of the best construction. They are very experienced, having been in business over 29 years and they construct hundreds of pools a year. Check out the gorgeous photos of their pools online. They are really special.

Turkey and Thansgiving Day

We went to Wal-Mart this morning to return another razor and buy still another one. It was misting when we left and more so when we came home. We got a great 14.4# turkey, that sounds juice and basted with timer there for a good price too. My husband was surprised how heavy it was when he picked it up. We need to go 10 miles tomorrow morning before 8 for a 8:25 appointment with urologist to find out what my husband's PSA is. Every man over 50 should have a PSA blood test taken every year. My husband had prostate cancer in 2000 and had 42 radiation treatments and is doing fine. The fog has been bad for several nights and mornings and hope it isn't foggy tomorrow morning so early.

Blast Kills in Baghdad

Three children and 3 soldiers were killed in a blast in Baghdad. The military says overall violence is down 55% since troop buildup began, however, A suicide bomber detonated his explosives as American soldiers were handing out toys to children northeast of Baghdad on Sunday. Seven children were wounded in the attack.

Pre-School Children

I am going to a meeting tonight of M.O.P.S., or Mothers of Pre-School children. They have asked several older women to take part in their meetings and advise them on how they raised their children and what they would do in case of certain circumstances with children. I think it will be very interesting. I will be riding with our Pastor's wife and the Secretary of our church to the next town. It will be a new experience.

Gold

Just the mention of gold has everyone's attention. Gold has been exciting to everyone since it was first discovered and everyone loves gold jewelry. But that isn't the only use or value of gold. Since the Romans collected gold and made beautiful artifacts of it, gold has been an intriguing investment. Now you can go to gold and find out all about buying and investing in gold. There are both gold coins and gold buillion to purchase for a safe, long lasting investment. Generally gold becomes even more valuable as time goes on. This company is able to help you find a safe place to keep your gold, as well. They have safe storage at an independent bank or depository or can safely deliver it directly to you. They have been in business for over 30 years and really know their business so you know you can depend on them.

Coffee

There is nothing quite like opening a new container of fresh ground coffee. The aroma is just delicious and you can hardly wait to make some hot cups of fresh coffee. The aroma fills the room and most people can hardly wait to get their first cup in the morning and several more after that. And then if you have donuts or rolls to go with it, you have it made. Just sit and enjoy.

Children

When you have your own children, they are such a blessing to you but then along come the grandchildren and they are even more of a blessing because you have more time on your hands to enjoy them without the hurried work-day life. But even better are the great grandchildren, if you live long enough to have some, you are indeed blessed. We have five now and the last two were born 2 weeks apart this month, a little boy and little girl. How very special they are.

Moving Relocation Services

It is very important to get an honest and reputable mover when you are about to relocate. That isn't always easily done, but I think most movers are honest but sometimes you can run across one that isn't. You can take the risk out of your move by going online to this website Moving Relocation Services and check with them for a reputable mover. They make sure when the movers apply with them that they meet certain qualifing factors. They are also prepared to assist you in case you should run into any problems with your move. They want you to have the most stress free move possible and their service will help you do just that.

Cyclone Kills 41 in Bangladesh

A powerful cyclone packing 150 MPH winds slammed Bangladesh's southeast coast late Thursday, killing at least 41 people and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes. It leveled numerous homes as it sent driving rains and high waves across the lowland coastal areas before weakening into a tropical storm.

Bird Flu Confirmed as Deadly H5N1 Virus

In London, an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in eastern England was confirmed Tuesday as H5N1. This is the same virulent strain that has killed scores of people around the world. Bird flu's return to Britain, weeks before the Christmas holidays, is yet anothyer blow to Britain's farmers, already struggling after livestock herds were hit this year by foot and mouth and bluetongue. They had to slaughter thousands of free range turkeys, ducks and geese.

Chili Earthquake

The Chili earthquake has left over 1700 dead as of last report. Strong aftershocks from the powerful earthquake hit Northern Chili on Thursday as the government erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for the 15,000 left homeless by the quake. They are scrambling for food, water and medicine also. It was a 7.7 earthquake.

Animal Massacres Trigger Calls for Justice

In San Juan, Puerto Rico, the police said that they will broaden their investigation into the alleged massacre of pets after a report by The Associated Press showed that possibly thousands of unwanted cats and dogs had been slaughtered. In the meantime, Carlos Carazo, who oversees the Animal Control and Protection Office called for prosecutions of those reponsible for the cruel killings,.

Home Medical Supplies

Everyone should keep a supply of first aid materials on hand, especially if you have small children around. They are always scraping their knees and elbows and you can go through a lot of medical supplies in no time. This online website home medical supplies has been in business since l998 and they have grown and expanded until they have over 55,000 products in 50 categories. You can find anything you want and you can even set up a schedule to have regular shipments made to your home. It is a good idea to have a blood pressure monitor at home as well as other supplies. And they have expanded into exercise equipment too which is something I think every home should have. Look into their website if you have need of anything medical and I believe they will have it.

Computers

Computers can just about drive you crazy. First, they run like the dickens and then they go so slow you could scream. Especially when you are trying to get something important done, that is when they decide to keep you waiting and waiting. Computers will never replace people, that is for sure. They are wonderful when they are working right.

Russian Oil Spil

High Winds have halted the cleanup of the Russian oil spill. Fierce winds hampered crews struggling to clean up in the wake of a killer storm that sank at least 11 ships and split an oil tanker in two. It was spilling tons of petroleum in the waters near a Russian seaport.

Themed Gift Basket

This is a wonderful website at themed gift basket where you can order gift baskets online. They have a toll free number so you can call them for suggestions. Thanksgiving is coming up and we are going to my daughter's for dinner. It would be perfect to order a Thanksgiving basket and have it sent right to their home. And you can get great Christmas baskets of every kind. I love the cookie baskets. They would make great gifts for friends and family. Everyone loves cookies. They have every kind of fresh cut flower you could possibly want also and have them delivered in time for a beautiful table setting. They also offer flowers and themed gift basket for birthdays, anniversaries and every Holiday. Check into their website and see the beautiful baskets they have to offer you.

Cars and Drivers

On Friday night and Saturday night the cars are just thick on the roads. And I think all the drivers are nuts and in a big hurry. They make bad passes and put everyone in danger. This one guy went around us only to sit behind at least 10 cars before he could get where he was going. Then we got one ahead of us going 48 in a 55 miles zone and ended up going our way when we got to our hometown and even pulled into the same court where we live. Pretty aggravating.

My Nephew

Our nephew just stopped by to see our home. I was over to his new house a couple weeks ago and he said he would drop in to see us. He delivers our newspaper too and is a good kid. Just recently divorced, he is lonely and has two little boys he gets to see every other weekend. It is nice to sit down and have a real visit with him, probably for the first time in his life.

Major Earthquake Northern Chili

A major earthquake has hit northern Chili on Wednesday and registered 7.7 and was centered 780 miles north of Santiago or 25 miles east-southeast of Tocopilla. It toppled ppower lines, closed roads and sent terrified residents into the streets. Authorities reported 20 injuries but no deaths from the quake, which was felt in the capital, as well as, neighboring Peru and Bolivia. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued, then cancelled a tsunami warning for Chili and Peru. It only generated a two foot wave which was very lucky.

New Baby

Called Texas today and talked with my grandson about his new 9 lb son. He looks alot like him from the pictures we have gotten in email. His folks will be heading down there tomorrow to see the baby and stay with them for a week. I am glad they didn't go today as the winds are ab out 40 mph or more and nearly blow you off the road. I don't think there are any high profile vehicles out there on the road tonight. It is dangerously windy and blowing the heat right out of the house. Glad we have a good furnace.

Emry William is Here!

Emry William arrived early this morning weighing in at 9 pounds and 21 inches. Mom and baby are doing just great and dad is a proud papa. Not to forget the grandparents who are busting their buttons with pride over their 2nd grandchild in 2 weeks and their first grandchildren. Isn't that something? They had twins to start with and now the twins have babies too and everything keeps doubling doesn't it? Grandpa and Grammy will be off to Texas soon to see that big boy. We are anxious to get pictures on the internet of Emry.

bettercaring - PR O

If you are caring for an elderly relative or perhaps, believe that you will soon be caring for one, then I am sure you have lots of questions. I am sure you will want to research all the registered nursing homes near you to see which ones are recommended by others and this website. There are three things to consider when caring for someone. They would be home care, finances, and residential care or nursing home care. If alzheimers is a factor, it is very important to research those nursing homes that have an alzheimers unit. They are definitely not all the same. They have one in our town that they say isn't any better than ordinary nursing home care but in the neighboring town, just 11 miles away, they have an alzheimers unit that is outstanding and everyone knows about it. By checking into this site, you can find out all the information you need to decide which way you should go with your care. You can read up on news articles that give you healthy care tips, your options, and a forum so that you can have your say too. This website covers all the frequently asked questions that others have asked. This can be a great help to you too, providing you with even more information on better care.

Recycling and Garbage Day

You have to get up awful early in the morning if you want to beat the garbage truck and recycling truck to your driveway. It is amazing how much junk mail and newspapers we pile up. We also gets gobs of catalogs, especially at this time of the year too with the Holidays coming. Toy ads are coming in booklets, rather than just ads. With the China recall of toys, I wonder how sales are going to go this year.You really have to be careful what you buy to be sure there is no lead paint on the toys.

Personalized Wedding Favors

I think it really means alot to your attendants and everyone who helps and is in the wedding to give them a personalized gift. This company is the one to go to online at personalized wedding favors to get gifts for them and have them personalized. They also have everything for the reception from the cake plate to the guest glasses. They also have cheap favors but nice favors for all your guests. Candy and cookie favors seem to be a favorite at the latest weddings I was at and also wedding cameras where everyone takes pictures all during the reception and then the bride and groom get the cameras. It is really alot of fun. Check out this site for all your wedding needs.

Popcorn

Yum Yum,Popcorn! We had left over Mexican food tonight from our mosst favorite Mexican Restaurant. We went there last night and ordered plenty so we could take home some good leftovers. We had that for supper tonight and said if we got a little hungry later we would have popcorn so here it is, all buttered and salted and delicious.

Europe is Set for Slower Growth

The European Commission says that economic growth across the EU will slow in 2008 due to the weaker US economy and problems in global financial markets. Brussels is now forecasting a 2.4% growth among the 27 in both 2008 and 2009 compared to 2.7% this year. In the 13 member eurozone it is expected to slow to 2.2 next year compared to the 2.6% they projected for this year.

HD Professional Stock Videos

Many cinematographers take alot of extra High Definition stock footage than they use and it piles up. And then there are some others who would like to get their hands on some High Definition footage and weren't able to do that. Now there is a way they can do this and benefit both the ones with extra footage and the ones who want it. All they need to do is go to HD Professional Stock Videos. There are some professionals that aren't happy with standard footage so they got together with those that had leftover footage and sold it to those looking for it. In this way, those cinematograthers are able to recoup some of the money spent on that footage and establish a regular income and everyone is happy.

Climate Rallies Across Australia

Tens of thousand of people have staged protests across Australia, calling for political parties to take stronger action against climate change. The Walk Against Warming rallies were held in state capital cities and about 50 towns as the country prepares for general elections this month.

Ten To Die Over Sudan Beheading

Ten men have been sentenced to death over the murder last year of a Sudanese newspaper editor. There was a public outcry over his death when his decapitated body was found in the streets of Khartoum after he was kidnapped. At the end of a 10 month trial, the men were sentenced to death.

Options Trading Software

Our son has been given stock options as part of his benefits where he works. It is not always so easy to know when and what to sell in order to make money and not lose money. With his family, he can't afford to take chances so it would be a good idea for him to get online and go to options trading software where they have toll free customer support and complete educational materials for him to study. They also have over 2900 options available to study, to find the investments that would reach his goals. He is quite educated on the use of the computer and internet so I am sure he will want to check out this company for good advice.

Wonderful Weather

Here it is Nov 11 and it was 70 degrees today. Wow! That has got to set a record. We couldn't figure out at first why the house seemed so warm until we checked the outdoor thermometer. It was cooler when we went to church this morning and kind of foggy but the south wind actually blew in some warm weather, which is unusual this time of year.

Petro China is World's Top Company

Can you believe it? The Chinese oil firm Petro China has trumped US rival Exxon Mobil to become the world's biggest firm by market value on its first day of trading in Shanghai.They saw their shares nearly triple on the market giving them a market value of about $1 trillion. Wow!

Wedding

If you are planning a weddding, then you know just how many details there are to planning one. There is nothing simple about a wedding these days. Sometimes, I think everyone is out to outdo the others. If you are having any problems, questions, or trouble at all planning a wedding or your wedding, just check into wedding as they have all the information for you. You can even sign into the gift registry only. They are full of ideas for you and they are ready to help you with your cake. They can help you with tuxedos as well. And they are able to give you a list of the local vendors to help cater the food and even wedding dresses. And of course, the photographers are something else they can help with. Gifts for guests and attendants is another matter they can help you with.

Baby Emry

Baby Emry still has not made his appearance on the scene. We have been waiting for him for 2 weeks now. It is almost unbelievable. I think they must have miscalculated the due date on this little one or he would be here by now. His little cousin, I think,is 12 days old already and she is really growing.

North Korea Starts Disabling Reactor

American nuclear experts in North Korea have begun work to disable the country's key nuclear facility, according to the US state department. Pyongyang agreed earlier this year to dismantle its nuclear weapons program in return for diplomatic recognition and economic aid. North Korea shut down its reactor at Yongbyon in July.

Risk Management Jobs

Employees are very important to a company. Recruiting them can be quite a job for the Human Resource Manager at any company, taking alot of time to go through resumes and then picking candidates to interview and interviewing many of them sometimes before they find the right one. Now they can go to risk management jobs and find just the candidates they need for their specific jobs. This company has had a great deal of experience and have maintained a high standard for placing the right people in the right jobs. Their own recruiters have experience in various fields, which enables them to choose employees who fit into a company well.

Car Battery

I have been checking around for a new battery and it is unbelievable the difference in price for a good battery. I don't mean any old cheap battery but a good one with a good warranty. I have found I can get the same battery installed for $85, $95 and $159. Now that is ridiculous. Now where do you think I am going to go to get that battery. Three guesses and like they say, the first two don't count.

Texas Baby Where Are You?

We know where he is but he sure is hesitant to make an appearance in this old world. His little cousin has been here over a week already and he was supposed to be too but guess he wants his own birthday. Think he will be arriving soon and Grandpa and Grammy are sure excited to see him. IF he knew how excited everyone is, I bet he would show his cute little face soon.

Bedtime

Our little dog, Holly, always lets me know when it is time to go to bed. She comes and sits by me at the computer and makes a funny little sound and then I know she is ready for bed. I have a nice warm comforter folded up and put in a lazy boy in the bedroom and she is ready to curl up in it as soon as we go in there. Sometimes she likes a drink of water first out of a dixie cup. She is a lot of fun.

New Glasses

My husband got to order his new glasses today. They will just have a bit of prescription in the top but not so much that he can't go without them if he wants to. Then he will have a little bifocal and photogray in them as his eyes are so sensitive to light. The lady at the eye glass place was so nice. She has waited on us 3 times and she gave my husband a paid of reading glasses to use till his new ones come in next week. She said they keep a couple pair just in case and I thought that was really nice of her.

Payday Loan Quotes

I think most people have been through the problem of having too much week left over after the paycheck is gone. The bills didn't all get paid and you still need money for groceries because you had a car repair or something unexpected came up. Payday Loans to the rescue. Just go to this online website and they are willing and ready to help you out with a fast and easy payday loan. You don't have to wait for them to check your credit and if you are a new customer, they will give you a 50% break on the interest on your loan. That will save you quite a bit of money.You can apply by phone or online. They have the lowest advance fees on the internet and you can get anywhere from $100 to $1500 into your checking account overnight. That really helps in case of an emergency need too. Another neat thing is the MoneyGram. They have 16,000 locations,and you can have your money sent there. How do you find the locations? You can do it by phone or online. It's as easy as it can get. You can even manage your account online if you wish.

Lottery for New Olympics Tickets

The next batch of the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be sold using a lottery system. The move follows the breakdown of Beijing's first come, first served, ticketing website last week.The site was unable to cope with the enormous demand for tickets. Chinese buyers will be able to register for the new lottery system between December 10th and 30th and tickets will be assigned to them at random.

Onions Cut Heart Disease Risk

I love onions. I love a big thick slice on my vegetable hamburger and I love lots of minced onion in m meatloaf. They are good in chili and anything Mexican, tacos, tostados, etc. Well research now shows that eating a meal rich in compounds called flavonoids reduces some early signs of heart disease. An Institute of Food Research team focused on one of the compounds, quercetin, which is found in onions, tea, apples and red wine. A study examined the effect of the compounds produced after quercetin is broken down by the body and the were shown to help prevent the chronic inflammation which can lead to thickening of the arteries. Hurray for Onions!

Panasonic HDTV

I just heard on the television this morning that we better get ready for HDTV as it will be going into effect in February 2009. That sounds like a long ways off but time flies and it will be here before we know it. We won't be the only ones looking for an HDTV television, there is a market out there of $15.6 billion that will be spent on flat panel televisions. Retailers and manufacturers will be fighting for a piece of that market. But for we, the people, looking for a new flat panel Panasonic HDTV, where do we look? The best place to start is panasonic HDTV. This search engine provides the most accurate shopping results available on the Web. We want to know the best prices, the closest retailer or even where to buy online for the best deal. By checking into this website we can get a place close to home and have the HDTV in our home for the best price. Of course, we want to see the TV in person and compare the different brands and ask questions of a knowledgeable sales person in the store so this is the way to go. I'm sure you are going to be looking for one too so look here first.

Wind and Cold

Wow! The wind is about 40 miles an hour today and is it cold! I got my winter coat out again for the 4th or 5th time and got my gloves out this time too. Boy did they feel good on that cold steering wheel. Had to run to the doctor's for a 6th month fasting blood test this morning early. Then checked in at the co-op to see how much a new battery would be for the car. This one is 7 years old and might as well be thinking about a new one. I hope the wind dies down as it is supposed to be a cold week in the 40's and below freezing at night.

Rose

Rose is my good friend. She is 89 years old and has been through open heart surgery, 4 stents in her heart, a replacement knee and a replacement hip and she is still going. Now she is type #2 diabetic and has to be sure to get her breakfast at a regular time and take her diabetes pill. On Sundays she has a tendency to sleep in so I call her about noon and wake her up and she gets up and eats and then I go over in another hour or two and have tea with her. She has everything in her house in roses, even her watch band is a beautiful rose color.

Astronaut Fixes Torn Solar Panel

In order to repair a damaged solar panel on the International Space Station, A US astronaut has carried out a dangerous spacewalk. The energy-collecting wing developed a rip when it was being unfurled at the port end of the platform on Tuesday. Scott Parazynski rode on the end of an extension boom to install homemade cuff links to the broken section. The repair work will enable the wing to be fully deployed and properly locked in position.

Lab Creates "Supermouse"

Just what we need - another mouse - NOT! But they say the mice were produced to study the biochemistry at play in metabolism and could aid in the understanding of human health and disease. These rodents can run at a speed of 20 meters per minute on a treadmill for up to six hours without stopping. They are metabolically similar to Lance Armstrong biking up the Pyrenees. There is a lot about these mice that will help scientists learn more about humans. My son had some white mice and rats as a school project and that's as close as I want to get to any mice at all.

Auction

A friend of ours is having an auction of all her household goods. She has an accumulation of probably about 45 years and there is a lot of stuff. There are a lot of antiques and many collector items, along with the usual household kitchen dishes, pots and pans, etc. We went down and looked through everything and we could see that there should be collectors who would snap up a lot of these things that go back a lot of years. She is moving to another state to an apartment and her husband died last year so she has no need of a big house and all this stuff but it still has to be hard to sit by and watch a lifetime of collecting things, being sold on auction.

Hollywood Writers Go For Strike

Starting next Monday the US screenwriters' union has called a strike to demand a greater share in royalty payments from DVD's and new media sales. There are about 12,000 members of the Writers Guild of America that are being asked to cease work and set up picket lines. Nearly 20 years ago, they went on strike and it lasted about 22 weeks and disrupted the autumn television season. Studio representatives are hoping for a last minute deal to halt the stoppage. I sure hope they do because I have been looking forward to the new season of programs.

Capella University

If you are serious about getting your degree or perhaps you started and quit and now want to finish up and get our degree, then the easiest way to do it is to contact capella university. You can study in the comfort of your home, along with nearly 20,000 other students who are doing the same thing in all 50 states and 56 countries. Why knock yourself out after work, driving to the nearest college, all tired out before you get there and then try to study and learn for another 2 hours and drive home again. This is the easy way as they offer 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations. They are committed to high caliber academic excellence so get started on that degree.

House

Stopped by my nephew's house and took him the Hawkeye News. He is a real Hawkeye fan. I had never been to his house and it is big. He has a nice big kitchen, dining room and living room and a full bath off the kitchen. Upstairs he has two bedrooms, closets and a full bath. There is a full basement too. Two rooms, the first one is very big about half of the basement and the other has a toilet since and shower on one end and shelves and tables for a shop on the other end with the furnace and water heater kind of making a short wall between the two halves of that side. He's got a double garage as he has two cars to make sure one is running and he gets to work ok. He's got a nice yard with it too.

Leaves are Falling

The trees all turned beautiful colors around here and now most of the leaves have fallen off and they are blowing all over. We had a terrible strong wind yesterday that blew everything that moved. Today it is a little better but is very overcast and dreary after a beautiful sunrise this morning. It is going to be bitter cold tonight, in fact, it isn't very warm now. There is an auction in town today and one of our daughters is going to be there and is going to stop by and see us. That will be nice as she lives about 2 1/2 hours away.

Dinasaurs - I Love Them

I just love it when they find really old fossils and now they have found some more in Europe. They found giant hyenas, sabretoothed cats, giraffes and zebras lived side by side in Europe 1.8 million years ago. These creatures' remains were found among a vast fossil hoard unearthed at an ancient hyena den in the Granada region of southeast Spain. It appears that this area was a crossroads where European animals mixed with species from Africa and Asia. At this unique site, they found about 4,000 fossils and among them were also some gazelles, wolves, wild boar and lynx.

Nuclear Plants Plan Unveiled by Egypt

Egypt is planning to build a number of nuclear power stations to generate electricity. They have decided to go ahead with their program because energy security is such an important factor in Egypt's development. They announced plans last year to revive civilian nuclear activities but at the time they spoke of building a single power station. The United States said it will offer its cooperation in the project. US officials insist there is no comparison between peaceful use of nuclear technology by Egypt and Iran's controversial nuclear program.