Now, those crazy Conservatives want to allow cops to be able to access all of our online and cell data WITHOUT A WARRANT!
They say it's to protect children from predators and if we don't agree with their bill, we stand with the predators. Sounds a lot like that other wacko from down south telling the world that those who didn't stand with the USA against Iraq were against the USA.
Those right wingers will say anything to get people to support their crooked ways.
Can you imagine cops being able to snoop on any one of us at anytime? How about the cop who is a spouse abuser looking to see who his wife is taking too. Or, the kid at the ISP who just snoops for kicks and gets sensitive info on neighbors. I could go on and on.
Im all for access to the information to catch bad guys but no other democratic country in the world allows this to happen without a warrant.
When will people learn that nothing good ever comes to working people by voting Conservative/Republican?
Here's the scoop..
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
And we're back
Google (owners of Blogger) went nuts on me and cut me off from my Blogger and Youtube site.
I have no idea why and they never tell you. there one day and gone the next.
Took a long time to get it all back and didn't get a notice. I just clicked on my Gmail account and there they were.
Don't know how much I'll be posting now that I have other things going on.
My first book should be available for Kindle and Itunes soon and my new Giving site is coming along well
I have no idea why and they never tell you. there one day and gone the next.
Took a long time to get it all back and didn't get a notice. I just clicked on my Gmail account and there they were.
Don't know how much I'll be posting now that I have other things going on.
My first book should be available for Kindle and Itunes soon and my new Giving site is coming along well
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ocular migraines and dehydration
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Every once in a while I get Ocular migraines. No headache just weird zig zag lines in my left eye. For no particular reason, I thought I might be dehydrated. I took my BP and discovered it was lower than usual AND my heart rate was up. When that happens, I know I am dehydrated.
So, I got on the web and did some research. Turns out, dehydration is a cause of migraines. Withing a few minutes of drinking two large glasses of water, my symptoms were almost gone.
If you suffer from migraines, you might want to try it. Water beats drugs hands down
Now, I just hope I remember this the next time it happens.
More info here....
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Every once in a while I get Ocular migraines. No headache just weird zig zag lines in my left eye. For no particular reason, I thought I might be dehydrated. I took my BP and discovered it was lower than usual AND my heart rate was up. When that happens, I know I am dehydrated.
So, I got on the web and did some research. Turns out, dehydration is a cause of migraines. Withing a few minutes of drinking two large glasses of water, my symptoms were almost gone.
If you suffer from migraines, you might want to try it. Water beats drugs hands down
Now, I just hope I remember this the next time it happens.
More info here....
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
14 Ways to Expand Your Influence
If you're always putting on an act/show because you're afraid of what others MIGHT think of the REAL you, you'll never make true friends or build a solid business.
Be REAL and you'll make great, long lasting friendships as well as grow a strong business.
1 - Understand It
First you have to recognize that regardless of your position, you have influence on the lives of those around you. Sometimes we don't realize the impact we have on others directly or indirectly but recognizing that we do and conducting ourselves accordingly is key.
2 - Be a Person of Integrity and of Values
Let who you say you are be reflected in all that you do. Stay consistent. Don’t take short cuts. Make a stand for your brand and give others an example to follow. Values determine your actions which ultimately determine your influence.
3 - Be Authentic and Transparent
Don’t put on a show. Be real. Be honest. Trust is built that way and trust amplifies influence.
4 - Accept Responsibility
Don’t make excuses. If you are at fault, accept the blame and do it proactively. Being a leader doesn’t mean being perfect. Learn from mistakes and show others the way.
Get the rest from Dumb Little Man...
Be REAL and you'll make great, long lasting friendships as well as grow a strong business.
1 - Understand It
First you have to recognize that regardless of your position, you have influence on the lives of those around you. Sometimes we don't realize the impact we have on others directly or indirectly but recognizing that we do and conducting ourselves accordingly is key.
2 - Be a Person of Integrity and of Values
Let who you say you are be reflected in all that you do. Stay consistent. Don’t take short cuts. Make a stand for your brand and give others an example to follow. Values determine your actions which ultimately determine your influence.
3 - Be Authentic and Transparent
Don’t put on a show. Be real. Be honest. Trust is built that way and trust amplifies influence.
4 - Accept Responsibility
Don’t make excuses. If you are at fault, accept the blame and do it proactively. Being a leader doesn’t mean being perfect. Learn from mistakes and show others the way.
Get the rest from Dumb Little Man...
Monday, June 28, 2010
9 Ways To Manage People Who Bother You
They're everywhere....at home....at work...at school. People who just rub you the wrong way.
Lifehack has some very simple tips for dealing with them.
1. You can only change yourself.
When dealing with people, always remember that it’s not about changing others, but about changing yourself. You can try to change others, but you may not succeed doing so. The best way to address the situation is to change how you perceive it and how you react to it. By changing that, everything else will subsequently change as well.
2. Draw your boundaries.
Be clear on what you will tolerate and what you will not tolerate. Then stick with it. You have your own personal space and it’s your perogative to protect your space. By drawing the boundaries, even if just mentally, you are clearer of the kind of behaviors to expect from others. If you don’t do so, it’s easy for you to be pushed over by others, especially since such people tend not to be conscious of personal boundaries. You’ll wind up shrinking in a corner and feeling miserable, and you wouldn’t want that.
3. Be upfront about where you stand.
If the person has a history of spilling into your personal space, then let him/her know where you stand the next time you communicate. People aren’t mind readers, and sometimes they may not be aware that they are infringing on your space. Giving the person some indicators will help. If he/she tends to take up a lot of your time, then let him/her know that you have XX minutes at the onstart of the conversation. That way, you are being fair by informing him/her in advance. If you prefer to communicate via email/text/chat/other channels, then let him/her know too.
continued....
Lifehack has some very simple tips for dealing with them.
1. You can only change yourself.
When dealing with people, always remember that it’s not about changing others, but about changing yourself. You can try to change others, but you may not succeed doing so. The best way to address the situation is to change how you perceive it and how you react to it. By changing that, everything else will subsequently change as well.
2. Draw your boundaries.
Be clear on what you will tolerate and what you will not tolerate. Then stick with it. You have your own personal space and it’s your perogative to protect your space. By drawing the boundaries, even if just mentally, you are clearer of the kind of behaviors to expect from others. If you don’t do so, it’s easy for you to be pushed over by others, especially since such people tend not to be conscious of personal boundaries. You’ll wind up shrinking in a corner and feeling miserable, and you wouldn’t want that.
3. Be upfront about where you stand.
If the person has a history of spilling into your personal space, then let him/her know where you stand the next time you communicate. People aren’t mind readers, and sometimes they may not be aware that they are infringing on your space. Giving the person some indicators will help. If he/she tends to take up a lot of your time, then let him/her know that you have XX minutes at the onstart of the conversation. That way, you are being fair by informing him/her in advance. If you prefer to communicate via email/text/chat/other channels, then let him/her know too.
continued....
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
OIL, Cars and The Polution We Cause.
A few days ago after hearing me talk about "the good old days", my granddaughter asked me why we didn't have seat belts in cars when I was a kid. All I could say is: "Nobody had thought of installing them."
Needless to say, she wasn't impressed. It's hard for a 13 year old to understand something that seems like such a simple idea, had eluded us so many years ago.
Now I wonder what she will say to her children when she talks about her "Good old days?"
What will she tell them when they ask: "Why did you keep driving fossil fueled vehicles when you knew they were destroying the air, the water and the planet?"
It's time folks. It's time that we the people took care of our home - Planet Earth!
We will NEVER stop oil companies from drilling for oil or destroying our planet if we continue to believe that politicians will somehow convince them to change their ways.
Lets not be naive. Politicians will never tell oil companies to stop drilling everywhere RIGHT NOW and put their money into wind, solar and renewable fuels like hydrogen and ethanol because they depend on oil money to get elected.
Only when, we the people, let car companies know we will not buy their fossil fueled vehicles will the oil companies change their ways.
Are you ready to do it or will you continue to part of the problem?
Needless to say, she wasn't impressed. It's hard for a 13 year old to understand something that seems like such a simple idea, had eluded us so many years ago.
Now I wonder what she will say to her children when she talks about her "Good old days?"
What will she tell them when they ask: "Why did you keep driving fossil fueled vehicles when you knew they were destroying the air, the water and the planet?"
It's time folks. It's time that we the people took care of our home - Planet Earth!
We will NEVER stop oil companies from drilling for oil or destroying our planet if we continue to believe that politicians will somehow convince them to change their ways.
Lets not be naive. Politicians will never tell oil companies to stop drilling everywhere RIGHT NOW and put their money into wind, solar and renewable fuels like hydrogen and ethanol because they depend on oil money to get elected.
Only when, we the people, let car companies know we will not buy their fossil fueled vehicles will the oil companies change their ways.
Are you ready to do it or will you continue to part of the problem?
Saturday, June 5, 2010
100 Ways To Open Your mind
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I'm a big believer in personal growth. I strive to be a little different today than I was yesterday. If you're of the same mind, you'll find these ideas extremely helpful.
I copied all of them to notepad and read 5 of them three or four times a day. Of course, DOING THEM is what counts.
5. Take A Walk Around an Art Gallery
You might not appreciate art or participate in it but it’s great to see the thoughts of others on canvas. It can give us a tiny glimpse of what goes on in other people’s minds.
14. Read A Book By An Author You Most Avoid
reading books by authors we avoid gives us a chance to take control of our minds and lets us see another side to our thinking. We’ve got to ask why we avoid them in the first place, is it something within us that we are avoiding?
16. Stop Contact With Your Down People
If you have people in your life who constantly drag you down, or are negative all the time, drop them. Honestly drop them from your life, you are not serving them and they are not serving you and they are dragging your thoughts down.
Continued...
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I'm a big believer in personal growth. I strive to be a little different today than I was yesterday. If you're of the same mind, you'll find these ideas extremely helpful.
I copied all of them to notepad and read 5 of them three or four times a day. Of course, DOING THEM is what counts.
5. Take A Walk Around an Art Gallery
You might not appreciate art or participate in it but it’s great to see the thoughts of others on canvas. It can give us a tiny glimpse of what goes on in other people’s minds.
14. Read A Book By An Author You Most Avoid
reading books by authors we avoid gives us a chance to take control of our minds and lets us see another side to our thinking. We’ve got to ask why we avoid them in the first place, is it something within us that we are avoiding?
16. Stop Contact With Your Down People
If you have people in your life who constantly drag you down, or are negative all the time, drop them. Honestly drop them from your life, you are not serving them and they are not serving you and they are dragging your thoughts down.
Continued...
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Welcome to Pettyville © (a state of mind)
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Pettyville is a place where ignorance and fear rule the lives of it's inhabitants. The official language of Pettyville is HIA. HIA doesn't mean "Hello there". HIA is an acronym for “hints, innuendo and assumptions”. You see, here in Pettyville no one is allowed to say what they mean or mean what they say. Only what is "inferred" between the lines is accepted as "what you really mean". Discovering your "hidden agendas and expectations" are what people strive for.
The two cardinal rules of Pettyville are: Don't learn and don't change. If you should somehow stumble upon some irrefutable knowledge, keep it to yourself. Otherwise you will be ostracized because the natives of Pettyville will perceive you as thinking you are "better than they are." To be accepted in Pettyville you must "act" just like everybody else, accept responsibility for everyone else's feelings and learn to put others down to build yourself up. Repetition is the by-word here. You must always shop at the same stores, enjoy the same sports, drink at the same bars and be absolutely loyal to those you associate with no matter how out of touch they might be.
In Pettyville, giving in the Christian sense, is not allowed. You must always keep score of everything you do for anyone for fear that they won't pay you back. And, if they don't pay you back in the allotted time, you are absolutely bound to tell everyone you meet all the details of how they treated you so unjustly.
The official language book of Pettyville states that you must always communicate in absolute terms. All things and people must be described as right or wrong, good or bad, smart or stupid. Ambiguous terms, phrases and wording is totally unacceptable. You will notice that the inhabitants of Pettyville are insecure, immature and self-centered. This of course is due to the ignorance rules, "Don't learn! & Don't change!"
Copyright
Gerry Timm
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Pettyville is a place where ignorance and fear rule the lives of it's inhabitants. The official language of Pettyville is HIA. HIA doesn't mean "Hello there". HIA is an acronym for “hints, innuendo and assumptions”. You see, here in Pettyville no one is allowed to say what they mean or mean what they say. Only what is "inferred" between the lines is accepted as "what you really mean". Discovering your "hidden agendas and expectations" are what people strive for.
The two cardinal rules of Pettyville are: Don't learn and don't change. If you should somehow stumble upon some irrefutable knowledge, keep it to yourself. Otherwise you will be ostracized because the natives of Pettyville will perceive you as thinking you are "better than they are." To be accepted in Pettyville you must "act" just like everybody else, accept responsibility for everyone else's feelings and learn to put others down to build yourself up. Repetition is the by-word here. You must always shop at the same stores, enjoy the same sports, drink at the same bars and be absolutely loyal to those you associate with no matter how out of touch they might be.
In Pettyville, giving in the Christian sense, is not allowed. You must always keep score of everything you do for anyone for fear that they won't pay you back. And, if they don't pay you back in the allotted time, you are absolutely bound to tell everyone you meet all the details of how they treated you so unjustly.
The official language book of Pettyville states that you must always communicate in absolute terms. All things and people must be described as right or wrong, good or bad, smart or stupid. Ambiguous terms, phrases and wording is totally unacceptable. You will notice that the inhabitants of Pettyville are insecure, immature and self-centered. This of course is due to the ignorance rules, "Don't learn! & Don't change!"
Copyright
Gerry Timm
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
201 Tips To Save Gas
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I've been a gas saver nut for many years.
On a cross country tip, I once got 34mpg from a 6 cylinder Chev with 4 people on board and a trunk full of camping gear. That of course was 1974, way before Al gore invented the internet. Today there are several web sites dedicated to hypermiling and all sorts of kooky ideas the average person would never use.
check out these ideas
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I've been a gas saver nut for many years.
On a cross country tip, I once got 34mpg from a 6 cylinder Chev with 4 people on board and a trunk full of camping gear. That of course was 1974, way before Al gore invented the internet. Today there are several web sites dedicated to hypermiling and all sorts of kooky ideas the average person would never use.
check out these ideas
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Get Rid of Bad Breath
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Isn't bad breath something we all worry about at one time or another?
Here are few tips to make it not so:
1. Clean your whole mouth thoroughly
2. Keep your mouth moist
3. Watch what you eat
4. Visit the Dentist Regularly
Get the details...
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Isn't bad breath something we all worry about at one time or another?
Here are few tips to make it not so:
1. Clean your whole mouth thoroughly
2. Keep your mouth moist
3. Watch what you eat
4. Visit the Dentist Regularly
Get the details...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Are Calcium Channel Blockers Killing People?
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I can't understand why CCBs are still on the market. They're nothing but "smoke & mirrors". Yes, they'll lower Blood Pressure numbers BUT they don't save lives!
In this 2000 review, nine different blood pressure-lowering trials involving over 27,000 people showed that CCBs actually CAUSE more cardiovascular incidents.
click here to get the skinny....
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I can't understand why CCBs are still on the market. They're nothing but "smoke & mirrors". Yes, they'll lower Blood Pressure numbers BUT they don't save lives!
In this 2000 review, nine different blood pressure-lowering trials involving over 27,000 people showed that CCBs actually CAUSE more cardiovascular incidents.
click here to get the skinny....
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
$140 of P&G coupons!
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This is a great offer.
Coupons from Free to $3.00 off
Just check off the ones you want and they'll mail them to you.
click here..
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This is a great offer.
Coupons from Free to $3.00 off
Just check off the ones you want and they'll mail them to you.
click here..
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Crazy Fun With Your GPS
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If you like to travel, you'll have a whole lot more fun doing it with Geocaching.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
How To Do It
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If you like to travel, you'll have a whole lot more fun doing it with Geocaching.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
How To Do It
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Best Kid Game Ever!
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Who Else Wants An Unforgettable Activity Or Party Experience Their Kids Will Talk About For Weeks - With Almost Zero Effort, Expense Or Planning Hassles?
Riddle Me Treasure And Scavenger Hunt Software Provides Parents An Instant Treasure Hunt Or Scavenger Hunt For Kids (adults love it too) Using Age Appropriate Riddles With Thousands Of Clues. Perfect For Birthdays, Holidays, And Rainy Days, Parents Can Customize A Hunt For Instant Indoor Or Outdoor Fun.
I love this game! CHECK IT OUT!
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Who Else Wants An Unforgettable Activity Or Party Experience Their Kids Will Talk About For Weeks - With Almost Zero Effort, Expense Or Planning Hassles?
Riddle Me Treasure And Scavenger Hunt Software Provides Parents An Instant Treasure Hunt Or Scavenger Hunt For Kids (adults love it too) Using Age Appropriate Riddles With Thousands Of Clues. Perfect For Birthdays, Holidays, And Rainy Days, Parents Can Customize A Hunt For Instant Indoor Or Outdoor Fun.
I love this game! CHECK IT OUT!
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
KYLO - Best Browser for Big Screen TV
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If you really want the best experience viewing your computer on your big screen TV, you have to get this browser.
Sit back and get ready for big-screen browsing. Kylo brings your TV and computer together to create the ultimate content experience. Enjoy your favorite online shows, videos, music, games and news. Take your HDTV anywhere on the web.
FEATURES
* Lots of viewing space and no visual clutter
* Big fonts and big buttons for easy navigation from across the room
* An easy-to-use onscreen keyboard
* Zoom-and-pan power that brings every site into view
This thing rocks!
check it out
If you really want the best experience viewing your computer on your big screen TV, you have to get this browser.
Sit back and get ready for big-screen browsing. Kylo brings your TV and computer together to create the ultimate content experience. Enjoy your favorite online shows, videos, music, games and news. Take your HDTV anywhere on the web.
FEATURES
* Lots of viewing space and no visual clutter
* Big fonts and big buttons for easy navigation from across the room
* An easy-to-use onscreen keyboard
* Zoom-and-pan power that brings every site into view
This thing rocks!
check it out
Very Cool & Easy Password Protection
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This is by far the very best way for a novice to create a very secure password.
All you do is pick a word, then type the letter to the right of each letter of the word.
Here's the skinny from Lifehacker
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This is by far the very best way for a novice to create a very secure password.
All you do is pick a word, then type the letter to the right of each letter of the word.
Here's the skinny from Lifehacker
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Monday, April 12, 2010
9 Great Ways to Be Exceptionally Boring
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1. - Talk a lot about yourself. Tell people about your and your life. Don’t ask questions. Don’t show an interest in other people and above all do not listen to what they say.
2 - Watch a lot of TV. Do not waste time reading, going out or with hobbies – just keep up with soaps, sport and popular entertainment programs.
3 - Do the same things. Get into a regular routine and do not diverge from it. Don’t try anything new or adventurous.
4 - Don’t waste time on books or the arts. Avoid the cinema, the theatre, literature, magazines, new kinds of music or live performances.
5 - Stay at home. Don’t waste time and money
travelling to new places and experiencing different cultures, activities or lifestyles.
And more from LIfehack.....
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1. - Talk a lot about yourself. Tell people about your and your life. Don’t ask questions. Don’t show an interest in other people and above all do not listen to what they say.
2 - Watch a lot of TV. Do not waste time reading, going out or with hobbies – just keep up with soaps, sport and popular entertainment programs.
3 - Do the same things. Get into a regular routine and do not diverge from it. Don’t try anything new or adventurous.
4 - Don’t waste time on books or the arts. Avoid the cinema, the theatre, literature, magazines, new kinds of music or live performances.
5 - Stay at home. Don’t waste time and money
travelling to new places and experiencing different cultures, activities or lifestyles.
And more from LIfehack.....
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