Tuesday, September 21, 2010
My Fortune Cookie Last Week...
"Don't be hasty, prosperity will knock on your door soon." - I'm still waiting....
Saturday, September 11, 2010
National Park Foundation remember attacks of 9/11
Friend of the National Park Foundation,
Nine years ago, we vowed to NEVER FORGET the terrorist attacks of September 11th. As a nation we promised to honor all of those lost that fateful day.Among the heroes of 9/11 are the passengers and crew of United Flight 93 who made the ultimate personal sacrifice in order to save countless lives in our nation’s capital.
This is their courageous story…
Now, in a matter of minutes, you can make good on the promise to never forget those we lost that day. Join the National Park Foundation as we build the Flight 93 National Memorial – the only national memorial dedicated to the events of 9/11 and the heroes of Flight 93.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
IS IT TROTLINE OR TROUTLINE
This morning I was having a discussion with my wife and son about a trotline. They thought it was a TROUT line and I thought it was a Trot line so... I had to GOOGLE IT! It is Trotline!!!
Trotline
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A trotline is a heavy fishing line with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods. A snood is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a clip or swivel, with the hook at the other end. A trotline can be set so it covers the width of a channel, river, or stream with baited hooks and can be left unattended. There are many ways to set a trotline, with most methods involving weights to hold the cord below the surface of the water. They are used for catching crabs[1] or fish (particularly catfish[2]).
Trout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trout is the name for number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish belonging to the ....
Trotline
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A trotline is a heavy fishing line with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods. A snood is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a clip or swivel, with the hook at the other end. A trotline can be set so it covers the width of a channel, river, or stream with baited hooks and can be left unattended. There are many ways to set a trotline, with most methods involving weights to hold the cord below the surface of the water. They are used for catching crabs[1] or fish (particularly catfish[2]).
Trout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trout is the name for number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish belonging to the ....
Monday, September 6, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Mark Ingram undergoes minor knee surgery, to miss San Jose State game
Alabama's Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Mark Ingram underwent arthroscopic surgery this morning on his left knee, according to a statement by Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Who has best coffee Starbucks or McDonald's
Be sure to vote in my pole on the right side of this page!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Quashing the Myth of a Moon-Sized Mars
The infamous Mars hoax that widely circulated on the Internet since its first appearance in the summer of 2004 is rearing its head again. It comes in the form of an e-mail message titled "Mars Spectacular," originating from an unknown source.
The Mars hoax e-mail has been passed on to countless others who haven't been able to resist forwarding it to their entire address book. In some cases, the message has been turned into a full-blown PowerPoint presentation, accompanied by snazzy-looking graphics seemingly providing a sense of authenticity to the message.
The e-mail declares that on the night of Aug. 27, the planet Mars will come closer to Earth than it has in 60,000 years, thereby offering spectacular views of the Red Planet. The commentary even proclaims, with liberal use of exclamation marks, that Mars will appear as bright as (or as large as) the full moon.
The problem is that "Aug. 27" is actually Aug. 27, 2003. Mars made a historically close pass by Earth that night (34.6 million miles, or 55.7 million km). The Hubble Space Telescope used the opportunity to make some great images of Mars. But even then, to the naked eye Mars appeared as nothing more than an extremely bright yellowish-orange star, not at all like the full moon.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Obama message booed at the Boy Scout National Jamboree 2010
A new video has surfaced showing the Boy Scouts of America celebrating their 100th anniversary Jamboree. But among the celebration also shows the scouts booing Chairman Obama, who decided it was more important to go on The View and try to recapture his female audience. Instead of attending the 100-year celebration in person, Obama filmed a message, which was shown at the Boy Scouts event. It's becoming more clear that Obama can't please anyone anymore.
When the undocumented President Obama took office a year and a half ago, many countries and dictators around the world were excited with the new face of America, but that popularity has been dwindling. Muslims and Arabs, who were once very excited with the president, are now not very fond of the entertainer-in-chief; woman have mixed feelings about the bi-racial president; independents are increasingly unhappy with this regime.
The Boy Scouts should have booed the president. He made it clear that his popularity is more important than being part of the celebration of a great organization.
When the undocumented President Obama took office a year and a half ago, many countries and dictators around the world were excited with the new face of America, but that popularity has been dwindling. Muslims and Arabs, who were once very excited with the president, are now not very fond of the entertainer-in-chief; woman have mixed feelings about the bi-racial president; independents are increasingly unhappy with this regime.
The Boy Scouts should have booed the president. He made it clear that his popularity is more important than being part of the celebration of a great organization.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
For the rest of my...
...life I'm going to trust that God is always at
work in all things, and give him thanks long before my simplest
prayers are answered.
-- Nancy Parker Brummett
work in all things, and give him thanks long before my simplest
prayers are answered.
-- Nancy Parker Brummett
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Thought
It is comforting to know that the God who guides us sees
tomorrow more clearly than we see yesterday.
-- Author Unknown
tomorrow more clearly than we see yesterday.
-- Author Unknown
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
July Coupon Savings $137.46
For the month of July I saved $137.46 with coupons and since May 1, 2010, I have saved $213.45!
On May 1, 2010 I started a new project. I started clipping coupons and keeping a running total of my savings. My savings log can be viewed at http://www.woodybeam.com/coupons.html
On May 1, 2010 I started a new project. I started clipping coupons and keeping a running total of my savings. My savings log can be viewed at http://www.woodybeam.com/coupons.html
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies at 80
George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4.
Steinbrenner had a heart attack, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., and died at about 6:30 a.m, a person close to the owner told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not disclosed those details.
His death on the day of the All-Star game was the second in three days to rock the Yankees. Bob Sheppard, the team's revered public address announcer from 1951-07, died Sunday at 99.
For more than 30 years and through seven World Series championships, Steinbrenner lived up to his billing as "the Boss," a nickname he earned and clearly enjoyed as he ruled with an iron fist. While he lived in Tampa he was a staple on the front pages of New York newspapers.
"He was an incredible and charitable man," his family said in a statement. "He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."
Source: Associated Press
Steinbrenner had a heart attack, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., and died at about 6:30 a.m, a person close to the owner told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not disclosed those details.
His death on the day of the All-Star game was the second in three days to rock the Yankees. Bob Sheppard, the team's revered public address announcer from 1951-07, died Sunday at 99.
For more than 30 years and through seven World Series championships, Steinbrenner lived up to his billing as "the Boss," a nickname he earned and clearly enjoyed as he ruled with an iron fist. While he lived in Tampa he was a staple on the front pages of New York newspapers.
"He was an incredible and charitable man," his family said in a statement. "He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."
Source: Associated Press
The Quickest Way to Double Your Money is...
to fold it and put it back into your pocket.
...Will Rogers
...Will Rogers
Monday, July 12, 2010
"The more we think of others, the happier we are...
The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
A Coaching Lesson
At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside and asked, 'Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?' The little boy nodded in the affirmative.
'Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?' The little boy nodded 'yes'.
'So,' the coach continued, 'I'm sure you know, when an out is called, you shouldn't argue, curse, attack the umpire, or call him a pecker-head. Do you understand all that?' The little boy nodded 'yes' again.
He continued, 'And when I take you out of the game so another boy gets a chance to play, it's not good sportsmanship to call your coach 'a dumb ass' is it?' The little boy shook his head 'NO'.
'GOOD', said the coach.
'Now go over there and explain all that to your grandmother.'
'Now go over there and explain all that to your grandmother.'
Friday, July 9, 2010
Google 411
You have probably already heard of Google 411. I you have not you should continue reading...
Here's a number to put in your cell or home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411.
This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are driving on the road with no pen, pencil or paper handy. Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number. I am driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course and I don't know the number. I hit the speed dial for information that I have programmed.
The voice at the other end says, "City & State." I say, " Garland , Texas."
He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service." I say, “ Garland Golf Course."
He says, "Connecting" and Garland Golf Course answers the phone.
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411
Here's a number to put in your cell or home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411.
This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are driving on the road with no pen, pencil or paper handy. Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number. I am driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course and I don't know the number. I hit the speed dial for information that I have programmed.
The voice at the other end says, "City & State." I say, " Garland , Texas."
He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service." I say, “ Garland Golf Course."
He says, "Connecting" and Garland Golf Course answers the phone.
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411
Monday, July 5, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
June Coupon Savings $75.99
For the month of June I saved $75.99 with coupons and since May 1, 2010, I have saved $95.84!
On May 1, 2010 I started a new project. I started clipping coupons and keeping a running total of my savings. My savings log can be viewed at http://www.woodybeam.com/coupons.html
On May 1, 2010 I started a new project. I started clipping coupons and keeping a running total of my savings. My savings log can be viewed at http://www.woodybeam.com/coupons.html
Firework Safety
With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burn and eye injuries in kids and adults. In 2003, six deaths were linked to fireworks and hospital emergency departments treated 9,300 fireworks injuries.
The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home — period. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals.
Lighting fireworks at home isn't even legal in many areas, so if you still want to use them, be sure to check with your local police department first. If they're legal where you live, keep these safety tips in mind:
* Kids should never play with fireworks. Things like firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers are just too dangerous. If you give kids sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit (982° Celsius) — hot enough to melt gold.
* Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer's name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place. Illegal fireworks usually go by the names M-80, M100, blockbuster, or quarterpounder. These explosives were banned in 1966, but still account for many fireworks injuries.
* Never try to make your own fireworks.
* Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.
* Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.
* Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off.
* Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that local fire departments respond to more 50,000 fires caused by fireworks each year.
* Light one firework at a time (not in glass or metal containers), and never relight a dud.
* Don't allow kids to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.
* Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.
* Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they'll run loose or get injured.
If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burn and eye injuries in kids and adults. In 2003, six deaths were linked to fireworks and hospital emergency departments treated 9,300 fireworks injuries.
The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home — period. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals.
Lighting fireworks at home isn't even legal in many areas, so if you still want to use them, be sure to check with your local police department first. If they're legal where you live, keep these safety tips in mind:
* Kids should never play with fireworks. Things like firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers are just too dangerous. If you give kids sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit (982° Celsius) — hot enough to melt gold.
* Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer's name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place. Illegal fireworks usually go by the names M-80, M100, blockbuster, or quarterpounder. These explosives were banned in 1966, but still account for many fireworks injuries.
* Never try to make your own fireworks.
* Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.
* Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.
* Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off.
* Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that local fire departments respond to more 50,000 fires caused by fireworks each year.
* Light one firework at a time (not in glass or metal containers), and never relight a dud.
* Don't allow kids to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.
* Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.
* Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they'll run loose or get injured.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
iPhone 4 On Verizon In 2011?
iPhone 4 On Verizon In 2011?
AT&T's exclusive right to market the smartphone will reportedly expire at year's end and Apple is said to be open to new partners.
By Paul McDougall, InformationWeek
June 30, 2010
URL: http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=225701888
Verizon will offer Apple's iPhone 4 to its wireless subscribers as soon as January, according to a published report.
Citing unnamed sources, the Bloomberg news service said AT&T's exclusive right to sell the iPhone expires at year's end—opening the door for Verizon to provide an alternative for iPhone users who have become frustrated with spotty service on AT&T's network.
UBS AG analyst John Hodulik expects Verizon to sell about 12 million iPhones in its first year of offering the product. "Not only would they sell lots to their own base, they would also be able to attract new gross adds from other carriers," Hodulik told Bloomberg.
iPhone users in major cities like New York and San Francisco have long complained about dropped calls and slow speeds on AT&T's network, which is advertised as 3G but often falls short of that. Some have even sued the carrier, along with Apple, over the issues.
But AT&T can't be blamed for all of the problems with the iPhone. The most recent version, iPhone 4, is suffering from a glitch that appears to be the result of design problems that originated with Apple.
Many iPhone 4 buyers have reported that Apple's new smartphone drops its signal if the bottom left corner of the device is covered by the palm of the user's hand—a situation that's common when the phone is wielded by lefties.
A California-based law firm is now trolling for consumers upset with the performance of the iPhone 4, possibly with an eye to launching a class-action suit against Apple.
"If you recently purchased a new iPhone and have experienced poor reception quality, dropped calls and weak signals, we would like to hear from you," reads a note on a Web site maintained by Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff, of Sacramento.
iPhone 4 went on sale last week. The 16GB version is priced at $199, while its 32GB cousin goes for $299. A two-year AT&T service contract is required for purchase.
AT&T's exclusive right to market the smartphone will reportedly expire at year's end and Apple is said to be open to new partners.
By Paul McDougall, InformationWeek
June 30, 2010
URL: http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=225701888
Verizon will offer Apple's iPhone 4 to its wireless subscribers as soon as January, according to a published report.
Citing unnamed sources, the Bloomberg news service said AT&T's exclusive right to sell the iPhone expires at year's end—opening the door for Verizon to provide an alternative for iPhone users who have become frustrated with spotty service on AT&T's network.
UBS AG analyst John Hodulik expects Verizon to sell about 12 million iPhones in its first year of offering the product. "Not only would they sell lots to their own base, they would also be able to attract new gross adds from other carriers," Hodulik told Bloomberg.
iPhone users in major cities like New York and San Francisco have long complained about dropped calls and slow speeds on AT&T's network, which is advertised as 3G but often falls short of that. Some have even sued the carrier, along with Apple, over the issues.
But AT&T can't be blamed for all of the problems with the iPhone. The most recent version, iPhone 4, is suffering from a glitch that appears to be the result of design problems that originated with Apple.
Many iPhone 4 buyers have reported that Apple's new smartphone drops its signal if the bottom left corner of the device is covered by the palm of the user's hand—a situation that's common when the phone is wielded by lefties.
A California-based law firm is now trolling for consumers upset with the performance of the iPhone 4, possibly with an eye to launching a class-action suit against Apple.
"If you recently purchased a new iPhone and have experienced poor reception quality, dropped calls and weak signals, we would like to hear from you," reads a note on a Web site maintained by Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff, of Sacramento.
iPhone 4 went on sale last week. The 16GB version is priced at $199, while its 32GB cousin goes for $299. A two-year AT&T service contract is required for purchase.
Monday, May 3, 2010
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