Writing, Encourage A Style

Sharing the Written Word: This may be an unconventional way to evaluate a style, but, The Women of Faith Daily Devotional contains the most interesting and important components of writing, editing and flare. I refer to it often to remind me what style can be.

The pages have yellowed, the cover looks like it has been devoured by my friendly house mouse. Despite its condition it is a compendium of laughter, enjoyable reading and a valuable tutor.

This book is quick read on a daily basis, and an encouraging word. That is not the reason I am mentioning it. The editing and layout is good. It is filled with satire, with the intent to bring around improvement or just to have a good belly laugh. It comes metaphorically alive. It covers a vast amount of subject matter woven into short tales. A writing treasure indeed.

The writers are acknowledged authors and speakers such as Pasty Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Barbara Johnson, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells and, Luci Swindoll - Author and business executive of Moibil Oil Corporation. ...The names don't have to mean anything. What is important is the way in which they write, that brings everything to life. One can identify, envision it, and have a laugh.

Sit down in Border's with a cup of coffee, take a look and see if it is of any value to you.

The Women of Faith Daily Devotional
Zondervan Publications, Copyright 2002
ISBN 0-310-24069-7

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Patients Fair Better With Bloodless Surgery

Bloodless surgery separates surgeons from the old school of thought on the necessity of an actual blood transfusion. Hospitals throughout the U.S., Hong Kong and South Africa perform bloodless surgery as an accepted growing trend. Patients do better overall.

All types of surgery can be performed successfully without blood transfusions. This includes open-heart operations, brain surgery, amputation of limbs and the total removal of cancerous organs.

Writing in the NewYork State Journal of Medicine (October 15, 1972, p. 2527), Dr. Philip Roen said: "We have not hesitated to perform any and all indicated surgical procedures in the face of proscribed blood replacement.

Truly marvelous is the fluid we know as blood. It circulates in the vascular system of humans and most multi-celled animals, supplying nourishment and oxygen, carrying away waste products, and playing a major roll in safeguarding the body against infection.

Bloodless transfusions do not carry the risks of such things as AIDS, hepatitis, and malaria. Actually, our blood is over 50 percent water, containing red and white cells and other complex factors. When there is severe blood loss, the immediate need is to restore the fluid volume. Plasma volume expanders that contain no blood can be used to fill that need such as simple saline solution, Ringers' solution, and Dextran.

A poignant statement written by a doctor in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (June 1, 1968, p. 395) acknowledged: "There is no doubt that the situtation where you (the surgeon) are operating without the possibility of transfusion tends to improve your surgery. You are a little bit more aggressive in clamping every bleeding vessel."

The New York Daily News of August 27, 1995 stated in their report, "The Bloodless Operation," ... New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, was to reveal a revolutionary way to perform coronary bypass surgery, ... without losing so much as a drop of blood." For the Hospital it was revolutionary. But, the fact is, the existence of bloodless surgery dates back decades.

Dr. Denton Cooley, at The Texas Heart Institute, stated: "We became so impressed with the results from using non-blood plasma expanders, we started using the procedure on all our heart patients," -- The San Diego Union, December 27, 1970, p. A-10

"Bloodless open-heart surgery, originally developed for adults, now has been safely adapted for use in delicate cardiac procedures in infants and children." -- Cariovascular News, February 1984, p.5

BMSI of Ohio, The Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Institute founded in 1997, provides an in-depth educational assistance and training skills program to hospitals, physicians, and nurses interested in the field of bloodless medicine.

AHA NEWS, published by the American Hospital Association reported on why the benefits of bloodless surgery have gained recognition. "What started as religious belief is evolving into medical preference and advanced technology." The weekly periodical observed. "Bloodless medicine and surgery, motivated in part by the doctrines of the Jehovah's Witnesses, is moving far beyond the needs of a spiritual society into operating rooms nationwide"

The medical community and others have scoffed at the religious beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses in the use of bloodless surgery. The hospitals and doctors using bloodless surgery agree the patients do better, with less problems overall, and their recovery time is amazingly short.

The New York Daily News account states: "Ironically, the new surgery was instigated not by economic or even medical urgency, but by religious fervor. The Jehovah's Witnesses community - whose beliefs forbid the use of transfusions, was seeking help for elder members succumbing to heart disease."

Amazingly, the scalpel used in millions of operations to catheterize incisions, was designed originally to meet the needs of surgery done on Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Gasoline Purchases, Debit Card Can Overdraw Your Account

U.S.A. - Buyer, beware at the gas pump! Oil companies protecting their interests could cost you not only an overdraft in your checking account, but the added grief in having to deal with the fees, and the loss of money out of your account. This pratice is outrageous and should be looked into by the appropriate govenment officials.

The list is growing in oil companies, who are attaching an "unauthorized" charge when the use of a Master or Visa Debit card is used. It is strange that this practice appears to be more prevalent in the use of a Visa Card.

Stations like Amoco, Chevron, Gas City, Shell and Speedway all have some form of charging funds on the account for as much as four days until the original gas purchase amount has safely cleared. Some charge a small verification fee as part of the total purchase. In the meantime if you have no idea this practice is being done -- you are in for a rude awakening in trying to figure out how to replace the loss of funds generated in overdraft or daily fees assessed by your bank.

Slowly gas stations are changing the way we purchase gasoline. Everything will be prepaid inside, or by credit or debit card at the pump.

At Citgo Gas Stations, a one dollar test charge is assessed initially to check card validity and is then added into and becomes part of the total purchase amount. If you purchase $30.00 in gasoline, that's what you pay $30.00.

Amoco under certain use of the card, assesses a $75.00 hold fee for up to four days, which is then refunded. If you want to do business with this oil company using your debit card, you better get on the phone, and find out under what circumstances you could be charged an additional amount. Just because Amoco is utilizing such practices doesn't make it right.

If you're not happy, buy from a different station or pay cash. Even better, start a consumer outcry for BP Amoco to be more responsive to customer needs and to have the business courtesy to post some form of public notification of practices in their stations, and not to take the position of carefree unauthorized use in charging a debit card.

Worse is the arrogant non-disclosure of such practices, which should have been openly made aware to the buying public by the oil companies themselves and not after the "transaction" fact.

It was consumer complaints addressed by the news media that has brought this issue to the forefront. Once again, buyer beware, if you want your hard earned money to stay where it is, in your checking account. Arming yourself with knowledge about what is going on around you, will keep your wallet full and give you piece of mind.

Let the State Attorney in your area know of your concern and displeasure at this questionable unauthorized practice of debiting your card. If you are already aware of this, you should be in good shape.

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Radicalism, Is Your Child Strong Enough To Resist

Wake Up America! - Radicalism becomes strong when we allow it to permeate our thoughts and ideologies, gain momentum, and when we don't stand up and fight for what we believe in or what affects us as a society.

When we become complacent, we put ourselves in harms-way whenever we refuse to take our head-out-of-the sand, and stop looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. When we follow like sheep and do not make sure of all things, evil raises its head seeking to devour absent any morality, consideration, or value of life.

Radical behavior comes from a hatred triggered by insecurity, falsehoods and a lack of. It is the result of a direct will or effort to uproot and reform, that which is established. Radicals carry unresolved baggage that fosters negative beliefs and outlooks, and the anger of a destructive mentality. They are often fragmented fanatical minds that do not serve themselves wisely, or contribute substance to their culture or the world as a whole.

They are individuals, who deeply believe in their cause, yet are puppets to those who pull the strings and promulgate atrocities against society in the name of a religious or blind cause. They are the destroyers of traditional values.

Religious radicals are fanatical maniacs, who selectively turn a deaf ear, and refuse to listen and face the reality of a truth that does not support their cause. They do not reason, are uncompromising and exhibit an enthusiastic blinding zeal and devotion for a cause to be subjected upon society in uprooting the basic balance in life. They desire to be in control and have no respect for the establishment of mankind. Human life is devalued, it is an expendable commodity.

An important distinction needs to be made in that, being liberal in views or in teaching is one thing. Being radical is a danger the world cannot afford to be in acceptance of. Neither can we be smug about the future of our well-being. An even worse situtation is the priggish reasoning and attitudes of society, that radicalism or fanaticism can somehow be dealt with in negotiations or in the human exchange of ideas and in an ability to work things out.

There in lies the naive realism, irrespective of good intentions, that our commonsense viewpoint and our perception of the external world is a direct copy of it. "Not so, ... This thinking is what makes us naive, the lack of exprience in seeing the world as it really is. Not what we belive it to be, or want it to be, but what it actually is. It is the inability to reason, absent preferences, prejudices and cultural issues."

Many of our colleges are radical in the way they teach and what they teach. Teaching and institutional influence affects the mores and beliefs of students, which shapes private action necessary to the welfare and preservation of society as a whole.

There are many fine colleges and teachers. When a student comes out of college with a perverted view of the world and what reality is, it is that viewpoint, that can become the propensity opening up a vulnerability to radicalism and fanatical associations. This can easily result in actions against society of an unprecedented nature.

On the other side-of-the-coin, poverty, oppression and the lack of education can produce the same radical affects. It is the radical and religious fanatics that have spawned aggression, terrorism and war down through history.

And so it is, that there are many who stand idly by, while others make the difficult and unpopular decisions, that continue to protect the freedom and rights of us all. It is those actions taken that give us as a people a "voice," and a future of freedom. That is not a radical action, it is democracy in progress.

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Blogging Manners: What's Your Problem?

It is amazing, what we do to ourselves and others in the course of daily living. This is in response to a couple of e-mails by bloggers, who have experienced some rude blogging manners buy others.

Does anyone care anymore for the idea of respecting another's opinion or value sincere efforts? Does everything have to be a political statement or a ridiculous game of cat and mouse?

Why do we have to take everything so seriously? Can't we allow for different points of views without belittling, or making off colored remarks. What is the pain you feel that causes you to lash out. The pain within of jealousies or frustrations isn't going to hurt anyone unless they allow it to. So why waste your energy on attacking and acting in a way that makes you appear less than you probably are. Attacking does no more than bring a temporal satisfaction. It can make one look foolish and takes away from the credibility we as humans seek and the willingness of acceptance by our pears and those we meet along the way.

The strange reality in life is ... you never know down the road, who will be at the other end. It just might be the one individual who has the capability to make major contributions to your life that you slighted or have given a hard time to.

If your that upset, hit your keyboard and let loose. Then read it as many times as you need to and dump it in file 13 ... the nearest trash can. You'll feel so much better, and no one will know, you made a fool out of yourself. -- You are truly special, our higher power says so. Respect yourself enough not to lower your standards as a human being, and your opportunity to be acknowledged as a potentially good or even great writer.

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Princess Diana - Unexpected Test Results Part One

Independent testing yields unexpected results surrounding the death of the late Princess Diana ... Part I (A three part series ) --

With the passing of the eighth anniversary marking the death of Britain's English Rose and beloved Princess, the mystery remains unsolved only to leave us hanging for another year until the official report comes out. What appeared to be speculation into the murder of his son and Princess Diana, has turned out to confirm many of Mohamed Al Fayed's beliefs as fact. British detectives agree that "murder" cannot be ruled out. - Mohamed's Beliefs - Richard Palmer, Royal Correspondent.

Once again, the release of the official report has been pushed back to January, 2006, while facts continue to unfold as if penned in a mystery novel.

It is written, "unforeseen time and occurrence befalls us all." We would like to believe there was no sinister plot surrounding the death of Princess Diana, and that the incident was just an unfortunate accident. But, it was no ordinary accident...

More twists plague the investigation effort in adding adding any involvement of theRoyal House of Windsor to the equation, and Dodi Fayed as the potential stepfather of the future King of England. There are mysterious facts surrounding the death of paparazzo, James Andanson, who it appears may have played a significant part in the relentless shadowing of the couple that tragic night, or his partaking in a deliberate plot to assure the death of driver Henri Paul, Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed.

Facts have answered some of the questions, but speculation runs rampant with regard to inconsistency and possibilities overall. The more investigation and independent testing that takes place, the more it appears we may never know the whole truth. Or can it be we may never know because of any plausible cover ups in everyone investigating everyone else.

Tape evaluation of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed leaving the hotel minutes before the tragic incident clearly shows the probability of driver Henri Paul as not being drunk. The French medical reports ... Forensics done by internationally recognized authorites, Dr. John Oliver and Professor Peter Vanezis, Department of Forensic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, UK, and Professor Patrice Mangin and Professor Thomas Krompecher of the Institut de Medicine - Legale, University of Lausanne in Switzerland are unified in their assessments..

These experts agree and concluded ... "That just one reference on its own in the area of carbon monoxide anyalysis in the medical report cast doubt on the medical findings of the autopsy as a whole, which appears to have been done on limited technical evidence, and cannot be reconciled with what we have seen and learned of Henri Pauls' behavior."

The French coroner's files, that Henri Paul was drunk is disproven by varying evidence in the French magistrate's file confirmed by the Executive Intelligence Review, who is supporting the efforts of Mohamed Al Fayed to shed light on the truth surrounding the crash.

Reporting in Paris - Peter Allen's investigation references the mysterious cash flow into Henri Paul's Bank accounts... The Daily Express continues to follow the money trail to find out how Paul managed to acquire 100,000 francs in 13 different accounts around the world, who was controlling Paul, who paid him and why.

As reported, the renegade former spy Richard Tomlinson has claimed the driver was on the payroll of MI6. British detectives continue studying the records of MI5 and MI6 and re-examining claims about Paul. Hopefully the January 2006 official report will provide nswers.

A synopsis of intrigue and mind boggling facts developed through unusual technologies in Part II, adds credence to some supposition. The rest of the story however, would raise the eyebrow of any English sleuth looking for the obscure ... unraveling more details and raising new questions.

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Princess Diana - Unexpected Test Results Part Two

Independent testing yields unexpected results surrounding the death of the late Princess Diana ... Part II (A Three Part Series) --

In independent tests, National Advance Driving Simulator (NADS) - Iowa, and Denver based Knott Laboratories dealing in demonstrative evidence and forensic animation engineering provided some interesting facts derived from the use of computer projection technology and reenactments.

Ms.Wendy Moorehead, Director of External Relations confirmed that NADS created a high-traffic driving scenario software. The host of the Discovery Channel, which aired an investigative review, was dosed to a high BAC level in order to demonstrate what Princess Diana's driver may have experienced if he was, in fact driving impaired.

The test driver utilized an actual Mercedes Benz. Two-and-a-half hours into the test ... after injecting 11 "screwdrivers," the test driver showed varying patterns and degrees of impairment in the ability to drive and properly control the vehicle. Driving capabilities took a downslide after the second drink.

The French coroners files that Henri Paul was drunk is disproven by varying evidence in the French magistrate's file confirmed by the Executive Intelligence Review, who is supporting the efforts of Mohamed Al Fayed to shed light on the truth surrounding the crash.

Knott Laboratories computer reenactment indicated the driver made a mistake. What mistake did Henri Paul make? One of judgment, control or one from physical exhaustion? Henri Paul's blood levels and forensic pathology indicated he was not drunk and was not a heavy drinker as confirmed by the visual examination of the liver. Of further interest is the fact that a medical report would have included the existence of an alcohol smell. The records indicate nothing in relation to this.

To verify the existence of a bomb, Jack Freteg an Accoustical Engineer attempted to recreate electronically the sound heard by a witness who claimed he had heard a bomb.

Testing was actually done on location, and the L' Alma Tunnel in Paris was shut down for six hours. Testing at 100 decibels at five feet, to the 13th pillar of actual contact, has a sound comparison to 110 decibels of a Boeing 737 taking off at 200 yards. Results confirmed the design and acoustics of the tunnel made it sound like a possible explosion, and was not reflective of an actual bombing.

Testing by Safehouse Security in California, and the work of Historian Daniel Martinez and John Macnamara, Security Advisor to Dodi's father, Mohamed Al Fayed, helped to determine how the accident could have occurred with the Mercedes spinning out 180 degrees without creating some significant damage to the White Fiat Uno referenced as being in the tunnel at the time.

That research and analysis paid off with amazing results. An actual testing was done using a Mercedes Benz. The crash results reflected on the vehicle was identical to the Mercedes carrying Princess Diana including damage done from the 180% spinout.

Other independent testing between two different vehicles of approximate weight and metal was repeated to see if it was possible for a Mercedes to hit a Fiat without any real damage, while allowing the Fiat driver to still maintain control and complete the drive through the tunnel.

Though experts involved believed it could not possibly be done, repeated testing proved a Mercedes traveling approximately 70 -75 miles an hour could hit a car like a Fiat, spin out and not effectively damage the smaller vehicle. More astonishing, was the determination by the test driver of the smaller vehicle, who wasn't sure he had been hit, when in fact he had.

The Fiat the French Police claim they couldn't find? A white Fiat Uno with similar damage as projected from the independent testing was fouind matching exactly the paint and bumper forensics as that of the Mercedes.

The Fiat previously owned by paparazzo, James Andanson was sold to a garage shortly after the tragic event. Mysteriously the photographer in question was found in 2000 locked in a vehicle and burned to death. Did he kill himself because of guilt with which he could not live. Why would he commit suicide when he was insistent he was not even in France the day of the incident. Or, was he also made a victim in order to quiet his voice?

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Princess Diana - Unexpected Test Results Part Three

Independent testing yields unexpected results surrounding the death of the late Princess Diana ... Part III (A Three Part Series) --

The important information in this series is chronicaled as a handful of dots that need to be connected. Hopefully the official January 2006 report will address these issues permanently.

I believe it was best written by the Sunday Mirror in Great Britain August , 1997, as referenced through the Executive Intelligence Review ...

"At Balmoral next week, the Queen will preside over a meeting of The Way Ahead Group where the Windsor sit down with their senior advisers and discuss policy matters. MI6 has prepared a special report on the Egyptian-born Fayeds, which will be presented to the meeting. "A friend of the Royals said yesterday: 'Prince Philip has let rip several times recently about the Fayeds. He's been banging on about his contempt for Dodi and how he is undesirable as a future stepfather to William and Harry.' Diana has been told in no uncertain terms about the consequences should she continue the relationship with the Fayed boy. Now the Royal Family may have decided it is time to settle up."

As the Princess of Wales, Diana certainly challenged the Establishment, and The House of Windsor. She was a direct descendent from British royalty, long before the Hanover - Windsors came from Germany. As such, attacks or war with the Crown would have been a significant challenge to the authority of the British monarchy. This would be clearly evident in her 1995 BBC television appearance with her declaration, that Prince Charles was unqualified to serve as King!

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Remembering, is a Place to go - September 11, 2005

U.S.A. - Remember me with smiles and laughter --- that's how I will remember you. If you can only remember me with tears, please don't remember me at all." - unknown

The "lady" in the harbor "lifts the lamp beside the golden door," ... A welcome to take advantage of everything America has to offer. Enjoy your freedom, it is yours today! Make haste, tomorrow it may cease to be.

On September 11, 2001, "evil" raised its fanatical head against America and the cultures of the world. The "light" of freedom was dimmed, history altered, and the landscape forever changed on the shores of New York City.

Amidst the grim reality of America attacked, we paused for an extended moment and hand-in-hand worked through the pain toward an unveiled known yet to be.

In life there will be valleys ... and though our loved ones lost shall not return, my heart remembers, my tears still flow. Remembering twinkling eyes, remembering the soul of you I still see inside. A special touch, a kiss, a hug, -- the warmth of your smile, the strength of your arms ... A safety haven never more.

I think of all that has happened and know it will get better, but, sometimes it seems no so. I hold onto your strengths to see me through and know in my heart you are there guiding me forever more. I miss you my love ... And when it seems I can no longer bare another day, remembering is the place to go.

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Firefighters, A Brotherhood -"You Go, We Go"

On this September 11th, the visions are still vivid as if it was only yesterday. The feeling of pride swelled up within me seeing a familiar site of yellow strips and protective gear. It's a feeling of a sense of security and the undeniable relief these first responders present in their identifiable hat and slicker plainly marked FDNY. They came through the fog, and clouds of soot bigger than life, their proud stance and familiar walk assuring.

A brotherhood of men so close, they have coined a motto: "You Go, We Go." No firefighter will leave his brother to die. The bond is so strong, they fight the odds to protect and watch over each other.

It is in this vain, these men did what they had to do. Everyone was coming down the tower stairwells, and this brotherhood of men kept going up.

Have you ever thought about how much courage and compassion it takes to risk your life for someone else ... Someone you don't even know? So it is on this fourth anniversary, a need to say "thank you," is appropriate to you Mr. Firefighter, and "thank you" to your families for their ultimate sacrifice so countless numbers of Americans and other peoples of the world could be saved.

I still get a chill when I look upon the picture of Firefighters raising the American flag on top of the fallen tower remanents. Their statement cries out, we are down, but don't count us out!

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Princess Diana - Unexpected Test Results

U.S.A. - An upcoming report will be published Monday, September 12, 2005 covering an update on information and investigation by France, England, and the unusual independent testing done in the U.S. surrounding the death of the late Princess Diana. -- A three part series.

Care has been taken to condense a vast amount of information available into a cohesive presentation on the main issues that may be of interest and importance. The series will be in its' entirety.

The following two excerpts are an intro to what you may expect: "What appeared to be speculation into the murder of his son and Princess Diana, ... Has turned out to confirm many of Mohamed Al Fayed's beliefs as fact. British detectives agree, that 'murder' cannot be ruled out." -- Mohamed's Beliefs, Intelligence Files.

Prince Philip - "Diana has been told in no uncertain terms about the consequences should she continue the relationship with the Fayed boy. Now the Royal Family may have decided it is time to settle up." -- Sunday Mirror August, 1997 as referenced through the Executive Intelligence Review.

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Former First Lady Attacked - Good or Self Interest Reporting

U.S.A. - WHERE IS THE 'CLASS' IN REPORTING? ... Former First Lady Barbara Bush has been attacked by the media as to her being insensitive and a "snob," looking down upon the Louisiana victims of Hurricane Katrina, when she made reference to the fact that they will end up being better off than they were before the storm.

There is always a way to deliver a blow, that makes a statement and gets the viewpoint across, while leaving the reader with a positive opinion of the Reporter or Journalist. Unfortunately the newspapers are still of the old "ilk," that remains full of sensationalism and concern for readership count and what it takes to get it.

Indeed, Former First Lady Barbara Bush's choice of words was insensitive, and so uncharacteristic of her. It was a poor choice of words. Yet, the fact exists that those affected will end up with a better quality of life and future. That's part of what it means to be an American ... We deal with tragedy as a Nation and help no matter who you are. It's humane, compassionate and loving. It's what makes America great. We remain humble while helping those less fortunate and will fight for our people and stand strong for freedom ... Bar none!

Here's the food-for-thought. Louisiana being six feet below sea level is a major problem to begin with. Donald Trump is right ... The blame should be considered for the design in the first place, and the maintenance of the concrete berm. If the berm had not breached, there would not be a history changing event in Louisiana. This writer did an extensive study over an eight month period into the safety of dams and berms ... the man is right on target.

Individual responsibility and the decisions we make or don't make will direct the course and quality of our lives. People were warned, they had to get out, and more than once. ... Imminent disaster was pending.

We should never have to choose between freedom, life and death, or give up what we have. But, that's the irony in life. We live in an imperfect world. As such, we have to pay attention, be prepared and be willing to make a decision when the obvious kicks-us-in-the-head.

As a Nation, we shall ride out this storm, in time find peace, and as America always does, bring hope, provide a life line, and a new beginning for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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I'm Not Bossy - I Just Have Better Ideas

TICKLE-YOUR-HEART: I took this quote off a tea-shirt my daughter was wearing ... it doesn't fit me to a tea. but I sure have had my experiences with it.

In Countryland U.S.A., I am know as the "General." My husband and his buddies are all retired service personnel, and they think his reference is hysterical. My height would make you reel with laughter. I am shrinking every year and I hope I don't hit the floor unexpectedly one day.

I am a member of the "A" team...the swash buckling dynamo's, who never let anything get in their way. The saviours in life, who get's it done no matter what. So, when my husband said, "where is the rest of the team - what the ' h... ' is the matter with you using duct tape to hold that thing together, I replied, 'if it's good enough for the "A" team buddy, it's good enough for me.'"

Needless to say, I never saw him move so fast with his tool kit, and all is well.

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Gas and Heating, Save a Dollar

JDC INSITE: Here are some short and long term reminders to help deal with gasoline usage and heating for the upcoming season.

... Keep your tires inflated at maximum pressure. Low pressure can cost you 10% more per gallon...10 cents a dollar. Not an insignificant amount.
... Unload your trunk to lighten the weight of the car.
... Try using your air conditioner less, or at a lower speed.
... Drive at a more consistent speed.
... Make sure your air filter is clean.
... A can of "Heet" in your gas tank can help you get better performance.
... Consider a temporary change in driving patterns and use (I know, this is a bummer)

Home heating estimates could rise up to 30% more than last year. People who heat with oil will experience a higher percentage of increase. Don't panic, take one day at a time. There is no one solution to this issue. Review what can be done to keep the cold out and the warmth in. The options may not seem important individually, but combined can help.

... Try a monthly payment schedule with your local gas company ... at least for this upcoming season. If the cost skyrockets you have a little flexibility, even though you pay over a longer period of time. It can help with the stress factor making it easier to cope.

... Install a thermostate that allows you to adjust the temperatures. Depending on your life style and needs the savings can be significant. Thermostates in this area start around $40.00.

... Clean your forced air and boiler system. Dust can play havoc and block air flow.
... Put a new filter in your furnace at the beginning of the season.
... Make sure vents are completely free of furnishings to allow air flow to properly blast out and up.
... Clean radiant hot water coils, that my have become dusty. Definitely helps. Make sure the flap openings are wide open. Older models can close slightly from floor vibrations.
... If there are rooms of less use, keeping those doors closed helps to keep the rising heat in the areas of more use.
... If you have zoned hearing, consider substantially lowering temperature in the less used areas.
... Wash full loads of laundry. Too many of us wash small loads, which takes almost as much hot watter as a regular load.
... Clean your duct piping to the outside in your gas dryer for a better drying factor.
... Make sure door thresholds are tight and window seals are good.
... If you have shutters, use them, if not you may want to consider installing them inside.
... If you have drapes, close them as needed.
... Consider plastic sealing of windows
... Consider all the regular options, like caulking
... Use your fireplace with the glass door closed. You'll still have the romantic ambience without losing the heat.

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News Update, Katrina - 90 Nation Humanitarian Relief

Louisiana - Mississippi -U.S.A. ...Ninety nations respond with offers of funds and help. To date 40, have been accepted. Canadian Mounties were dispatched to the U.S. - The United Arab Emirates sending 100 million dollars in assistance - Australia 7.5 million - Japan $300,000 dollars worth of supplies - Germany and Sweden sending pumps and purification systems - France tents and cots - Cuba offers to send 1,600 doctors - Kuwait - $100 million - El Salvador sends manpower - Castro again offering help.

Official estimates put the costs to rebuild from Katrina and its' 160 mile per hour winds and 30 foot surge at five times that of the 911 tragedy - $100 billion dollars. Water pollution 45,000 times what would be considered safe. Testing shows 2.2mil/per parts, of human waste of contamination.

The Lousiana Superdome is in such deplorable condition it is estimated it will take $400 million dollars to renovate. It may be a wiser move to demolish and start all over.

One million people have been displaced and 400,000 jobs lost - The Labor Department has released $75 million dollars to help coordinate new job search efforts.

Habitat for Humanity to offer and build "Homes in a Box."

American Humanity Support: http://www.womans.org/ working with the state and local officials have found the parents of 400 babies separated earlier because of space restrictions. All but one baby has been reunited.

Pets - Noah's Wish, http://www.noahswish.org/ doing animal rescues. Many people refuse to leave because of their attachment to their pets. Currently 400 pets are in their care and another 160 in another shelter. There is no loss estimate on remaining animals.

Website with 2.6 billion hits a day helping people to locate family members and pets...www.craigslist.org. With communications down, this California based site is electronically patched into the area offering the needed communication assistance.

CVS donating money plus food, water and "personals." - News Corp, one million - Bank of America one million - Hess Corporation one million - Bayer two million - K-Mart 15 million - The Hollywood clan is doing benefits, George Clooney donating one million.

America, on the mend again!

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A Good Friend Will Bail You Out Of Jail

TICKLE-YOUR-HEART: "A good friend will bail you out of jail - a true friend will be sitting beside you ... Damn, that was fun." I found this "quip" by an unknown writer, and I can't stop laughing.

How good are your friends, and what do you think they would do for you. Have a laugh and then think about it.

Does this bring back memories for anyone? Jail is serious stuff, and hopefully we have all learned from our experiences a lesson or two. But, when you think of it ... "Damn ... That was fun," is the someone I would like to have in the trenches covering my backside. On the other-hand, "Damn...That was fun," could be a true friend that can lead you down the road of destruction. Amazing how our youthful exuberance changes to the dignified arena of the adult world.

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Hillbillies, With A Truck In Every Driveway

Rebuttal to: "Letters to the Editor" Anytown, U.S.A. A response to a poor unhappy and angry soul.

We may have trucks in every driving way, but we also have Mustangs, Mercedes and Corvettes in the garage! Those "hillbilly" trucks service our lives and help run our businesses that construct the homes like the one you live in.

These "hillbillies" in the countryside, not only have degrees, but also a "master" or two. Do we have titles? ... Yes, we do. Do we know people? ... Yes, from here to Washington, D.C. Do we have to prove anything? ... No we don't!

We're the different generations, who struggled and fought the Establishment so you and your loving family would have an opportunity to have your American Dream. You are here because we, and those like us made this town what it is today; that's what attracted you in the first place. We all gave back with the hope that our children like yours, would grown up in a better and very special place ... the "Home of Proud Americans."

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Bring Me A Five Pound Rib Roast Or Else

TICKLE-YOUR-HEART: I roared about this considering the two dogs I have in mind would hysterically fit this mold.

"THIS IS NOT A JOKE, if you ever want to see these people again, bring me a 5 lb roast in a plain brown bag. - The dog." This was on a doormat, I intend to purchase. Laughter is good for the soul and fills the home with a special warmth and feeling of security and belonging.

Snickers and Shorty are miniature Yorkies. One is a lover and a romantic of endless warmth and emotion. He barely tips the scale at four pounds. The other is an independent discretionary sole, who acts like a one dog convoy protecting all that is in his domain.

As nighttime comes upon us, their love and concern continues until all is quiet and they have said their good nights. But heaven help when their instincts kick-in ... or the wonderment of their sensitivities to our tears, our pain or just our old cranky self.

I would gladly surrender and give my cuties each a 5 lb rib roast ... but, I'm afraid they would explode. I don't need anymore messes to cleanup. So I guess I'll break down and give them a rib roast flavored crunchy.

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Gas Prices, Do You Want The Good Or Bad News First

JDC INSITE: U.S.A. - We'll, we're all in between a rock-and-a-hard place when it comes to filling up at the "pump." ... There are individual empowered options, and it is pretty much up to us.

The global market in supply and demand determines availability and price. Prior to the Katrina Hurricane disaster oil prices fluxuated, from such issues as the middle east facilities and other refineries around the world working at near capacity to meet the increased consumer consumption demands created by China and India. America in part has also contributed approximately 25% to this beacuse of lifestyle choices.

When "Katrina" hit, prices exploded due to the fact that approximately eight or nine refineries in the Gulf took a tremendous hit and were shut down. America has not built a new refinery in 30 years. Had we seriously worked on the development of alternative fuels, todays gas pricing may have been mitigated.

The issues of cost factors vs. cost benefits to acquire one or two miles per gallon was one consideration in hybrid alternatives, as was conservationists and their issues.

THE BAD: Ben Bernanke, Council of Economic Affairs and Jerry Taylor of the Cato Institute agree that the hikes in gas prices will be a short term hit, but its impact will be strong lived during that time.

THE GOOD NEWS: Once the refineries are back on line prices will start to lower, though they may not return completely down to pre-escalated amounts. Four refineries are scheduled to go on-line by the end of this week. The remaining five could take four to six more weeks. The end of the summer driving season consumption will help.

We should see gradual declines now that the President has released a portion of the 700 billion barrel reserve. This loan will be replenished back into the reserves once the refineries are fully back on-line. In addition one of our allies is assisting with additional reserves of oil.

The cry has gone out to freeze gas prices throughout the U.S. The debate will be: If we restrict pricing, it will restrict the free market production, research and developement of oil, and ultimately cause another situtation of lines and unsurety for consumers as it did in the 70's. People did panic and made it worse. Standing in those gas lines burned a lot of non-productive gas.

If the oil companies are making 20 to 30 billions of dollars in pure profits after costs, why is it they can't cut the price 15 - 20%. They still would have billions per each quarter year. Is it pure greed or is it "bs?"

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Writing, What Is It Really

THE ART OF WRITING: The "trip" word here is ART.

Writing according to this writer is more than the elements of grammar, style, editing and education. That ART and its disciplines have changed dramatically with the advent of Cable TV vs. the Networks, and the Internet vs. Cable TV. The one thing that stays consistent is "real" Journalism.

Fierce competition is rampant wherever the written word is penned, and it's never-ending face has to change to meet up with the ever-changing world. What use to be strict disciplines has been laid open to new, refreshing and accepted norms of a new writing style. Never to replace the old, but to meet the demands of an information era in the "halls of writing," ... Politically, Socially, Economically and forever more, ... in the realm of business.

More so than ever, writing has taken on a new demeanor in the form of sales writing, with the advent of on-line shopping, increased catalog sales and the necessity of mail promotional letters.

Yet, to this writer it is more, oh yes!, so much more. It is a living breathing thing with the power and influence for change. ...It is the beating pulse that drives you. The quest, the challenge, the story ... the unending search to express a goal or prove a case.

If flows like an open spigot - or fights like a beast of prey devouring your thoughts to be shelved for another day. It is the ability to "whet" the appetite, question-the-heart and relate a hope of sustenance, of all that is and will be.

I see it in everything "about" me - a story to be told, a tale to be spun, a fight to be faught. It is the desires of one's total being to do - to create - and to relay with passion. It is the love of the process, the echo of the reader's response and the complusion to "dream big."

Dream big and then stuff it with simple ideas of excitment and expectations. Of simple execution rendering it into great master pieces appealing to the reader and the world.

As one copy writer stated in her titled article: I WRITE, THEREFORE I AM ... is right. Are you a "therefore I am" person?

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Auto Recalls, Manufacturers Not Producing Safe Enough Vehicles

JDC INSITE: New Lenox, IL - U.S.A. ...Auto manufactures are not producing safe enough vehicles, nor are they paying enough attention to quality control issues of checks and balances. Are you paying for repairs that have to do with safety or functionality issues?

The latest Ford Motor recalls on Cruise Control problems came years after the vehicles production date. The Cruise Control system has the capability to start on fire while the vehicle is not in use. In one case the vehicle was garaged and started on fire, burning the house down completely. Law suits are pending.

"If you think your O.K. because you don't own a Ford or a particular model on recall, think twice."

The Old Run-A-Round: The auto manufactures don't appear to care unless their forced by the public or government to make changes. Remember, the car-dealers have a lot at stake. They depend on you and your repeat business or referrals. Many times the dealer has no controlover the situation, but cumulatively they can input to the manufacturer that their dealership is under assault, and may be losing business. It's surprising on an individual basis what a car dealer will suddenly manage to do.

Let your car manufacturer know how unhappy you are. A hand full of letters or e-mails isn't going to do it. If you want better ... you've got to fight for better. Please don't take the attitude they won't pay attention anyway. Don't let them get away with not being accuntable. What good is it if they sell you a new vehicle at employees discounts, and it starts on fire or causes you to loose control to kill someone you love. "Where there is lack in little, there is indifference and lack in much."

If you don't want to call, e-mail or send a letter to the dealer you purchased your vehicle from. Send the same to the car manufacturer. If they don't respond call or resend again. Would it be worth it to you to get the safety and quality your suppose to have by standing firm in sending a handful of letters? The impact this would make throughout the country would be tremendous. Don't vent your frustrations in an angry fashion. Make sure to give the maufacturer more respect then they have given you. It will help assure your letters and e-mails are read.

Safety in vehicle production did not always exist. It was because of consumer outcry that it has become regulated.

A JDC RECOMMENDATION: The Auto Recall information provided by Vincent Ciulla is of excellent content. You may want to add this link to your favorites. It can help you determine recall issues, monitor model track records in buying a new vehicle, and especially valuable in purchasing one used. www.autorepair.about.com

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Protect Your Privacy, Just Say No

New Lenox, IL - U.S.A. Just saying "NO," more often, can make a difference in having some control over our privacy issues.

Consumers are being asked to reveal the tiniest of personal information in bits and pieces, for no other reason than to benefit business. Shockingly, consumers are doing it without questioning "why," and for what purpose that information is required. Common sense is going-out-the-window.

Businesses are taking discretionary actions under the premise ... it's "Company Policy." This policy is more to protect themselves, accumulate information on you and your habits, and probe your brain about your likes and dislikes. They are out to get every penny out of your pocket they can, by packaging and marketing this information to help assure, you will be more than tempted to buy, and buy, and buy again.

They do it under the guise of "Customer Servicing" in order to get your e-mail address, opening up an avenue of opportunity for further solicitation.

Another ruse used is in computer software, the "get" your birth date. A company can then show they "care," by sending you a Birthday Greeting. The worst part of this is, No information ... No transaction! Companies are banking on the fact you want that product badly enough you'll give them the information. Instead, call the order in.

Some stores now use discretion, utilizing a specific code or fictitious birth date to bypass the software. The capability to override, is evidence the information requested is questionably out-of-line.

Don't randomly give out your birth date or any other information. You are opening your self up to the possibility of fraud or identity theft. If you must, a driver's license is a standard and sufficient form of acccepted identification.

It was eloquently stated in the movie Forest Gump, "Stupid is, what stupid does." Unfortunately, that goes both ways. How much information have you given out thinking you had to?

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