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
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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.
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