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Sunday, October 30, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
House panel votes $844 mln cut in food stamps {And many kids will lose their free meals at school.]
House panel votes $844 mln cut in food stamps - Yahoo! News
This is wrong, plain wrong. I hope the Senate doesn't pass this.
I've had the unhappy experience of being a food-stamp recipient for a short period in my past. Believe me - it's no give-away. You have to be really broke and without resources to qualify. The three adults in our household only received $300/month total. How fancy can you feed three adults on $300/month? Yes, you wind up eating too many carbs, and get real tired of beans and chunk tuna. This is no give-away, folks. Not in our abundant country.
Quotes from the article:
A new Agriculture Department report found 38.2 million Americans 'were food insecure' in 2004, an increase of nearly 2 million from the previous year. Tufts University food economist Parke Wilde food insecurity 'now equals the worst levels' since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
USDA said 11.9 percent of households, 'at some time during the year, had difficulty providing enough food for all their members due to a lack of resources.'"
North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy complained that 40,000 children would lose free meals at school because of that provision.
"You have not even come clean that kids are going to lose school breakfast and school lunch under this," he said.
This is wrong, plain wrong. I hope the Senate doesn't pass this.
I've had the unhappy experience of being a food-stamp recipient for a short period in my past. Believe me - it's no give-away. You have to be really broke and without resources to qualify. The three adults in our household only received $300/month total. How fancy can you feed three adults on $300/month? Yes, you wind up eating too many carbs, and get real tired of beans and chunk tuna. This is no give-away, folks. Not in our abundant country.
Quotes from the article:
A new Agriculture Department report found 38.2 million Americans 'were food insecure' in 2004, an increase of nearly 2 million from the previous year. Tufts University food economist Parke Wilde food insecurity 'now equals the worst levels' since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
USDA said 11.9 percent of households, 'at some time during the year, had difficulty providing enough food for all their members due to a lack of resources.'"
North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy complained that 40,000 children would lose free meals at school because of that provision.
"You have not even come clean that kids are going to lose school breakfast and school lunch under this," he said.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Most Americans lack confidence in leaders: poll [with interesting info re women leaders]
Most Americans lack confidence in leaders: poll - Yahoo! News
Quote from the article:
"The poll also showed that 64 percent believe the country would be better off if more women occupied leadership positions, and perhaps surprisingly more men than women believe this -- 69 percent to 61 percent."
Note that the italics are mine.
Quote from the article:
"The poll also showed that 64 percent believe the country would be better off if more women occupied leadership positions, and perhaps surprisingly more men than women believe this -- 69 percent to 61 percent."
Note that the italics are mine.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Rosa Parks Dead at 92
Rosa Parks Dead at 92 on Yahoo! News Photos
One of my heroes. A great American hero. It took a lot of courage for this African-American woman "to buck the System." She was taking a great risk, but she went ahead and did the right thing, anyway.
Such a criminal thing to do - to refuse to give up her seat on the bus.
While racism still exists, we certainly have come a long way since that day in 1956.
Perhaps the greatest achievement America has made in the past half-century has been in the area of equal rights. Happily, we no longer live in a world where the only people who really count are white males.
Thank you, Rosa Parks, for your contribution.
One of my heroes. A great American hero. It took a lot of courage for this African-American woman "to buck the System." She was taking a great risk, but she went ahead and did the right thing, anyway.
Such a criminal thing to do - to refuse to give up her seat on the bus.
While racism still exists, we certainly have come a long way since that day in 1956.
Perhaps the greatest achievement America has made in the past half-century has been in the area of equal rights. Happily, we no longer live in a world where the only people who really count are white males.
Thank you, Rosa Parks, for your contribution.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Bearing it
Polar Bears on Yahoo! News Photos
Cute polar bear photo. Sooo relaxed...
PS: Reality check: This guy could rip our heads off, and might if given the opportunity. So much for cute, eh? But, cute in a PHOTO. At a distance. From a safe place.
Cute polar bear photo. Sooo relaxed...
PS: Reality check: This guy could rip our heads off, and might if given the opportunity. So much for cute, eh? But, cute in a PHOTO. At a distance. From a safe place.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
U.S. Material Wealth Leads to Clutter
U.S. Material Wealth Leads to Clutter - Yahoo! News
It's simple math - you can't add and add, without subtracting.
I'll confess to having issues with this, although there is the matter of having moved from a house (with 2-car garage) into an apartment with minimal storage... And working from home... And, I could come up with several more good excuses that my children (or me, actually) can't quite buy.
I'm working on it...
It's simple math - you can't add and add, without subtracting.
I'll confess to having issues with this, although there is the matter of having moved from a house (with 2-car garage) into an apartment with minimal storage... And working from home... And, I could come up with several more good excuses that my children (or me, actually) can't quite buy.
I'm working on it...
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Attack of the Gaming Grannies
Attack of the Gaming Grannies - Yahoo! News
Ha!
Do you know that complex mental activity is good for your brain? Keeps you young. Use it or lose it! And, games do count!
Anyone ever play "Bloomin' Garden"? (link's on my website - The Wazzup Page - http://www.carolynhmayer.com/wazzup.htm ) "BeJeweled"? "Diner Dash"? (both available online @ http://www.yahoo.com )
I got hooked on games during my cancer treatment - wonderful therapy.
Anyone Sudoku? I, ahem, solved a "Diabolical" the other day.
Ha!
Do you know that complex mental activity is good for your brain? Keeps you young. Use it or lose it! And, games do count!
Anyone ever play "Bloomin' Garden"? (link's on my website - The Wazzup Page - http://www.carolynhmayer.com/wazzup.htm ) "BeJeweled"? "Diner Dash"? (both available online @ http://www.yahoo.com )
I got hooked on games during my cancer treatment - wonderful therapy.
Anyone Sudoku? I, ahem, solved a "Diabolical" the other day.
Starbucks stirs things up with a God quote on cups
Starbucks stirs things up with a God quote on cups - Yahoo! News
From our friends at "Four Bucks"...
Personally, I like the idea of having inspirational quotes on my coffee cups. I can always use a little more inspiration in my day. If the quotes are Christian, fine; if they're not, but from another valuable source, fine.
Food for thought, or rather, drink for thought? Or thought for drink? American need to do far more thinking, IMHO, anyway.
Interesting about the reference in the article to In-N-Out Burger: "...the California-based fast-food chain, has included tiny notations for Bible verses in some of its burger and drink packaging..."
I'll have to look for that. In-N-Out Burger is an unusual fast-food chain in that it pays its workers better, gives benefits - and, not so surprisingly, its employees tend to stick around. So In-N-Out does walk the Christian walk, as well as talking the Christian talk. (BTW, In-N-Out's made-to-order burgers are very good, too - and popular.)
From our friends at "Four Bucks"...
Personally, I like the idea of having inspirational quotes on my coffee cups. I can always use a little more inspiration in my day. If the quotes are Christian, fine; if they're not, but from another valuable source, fine.
Food for thought, or rather, drink for thought? Or thought for drink? American need to do far more thinking, IMHO, anyway.
Interesting about the reference in the article to In-N-Out Burger: "...the California-based fast-food chain, has included tiny notations for Bible verses in some of its burger and drink packaging..."
I'll have to look for that. In-N-Out Burger is an unusual fast-food chain in that it pays its workers better, gives benefits - and, not so surprisingly, its employees tend to stick around. So In-N-Out does walk the Christian walk, as well as talking the Christian talk. (BTW, In-N-Out's made-to-order burgers are very good, too - and popular.)
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
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Thank God for Church Ladies With Typewriters
Do you like Jay Leno's [fractured] "Headlines"? A forward from my E-Mail. Enjoy.
These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
1. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
2. Announcement in a church bulletin for a national PRAYER & FASTING Conference: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals."
3.The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."
4. Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
5."Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands."
6. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
7. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community.
8. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.
9. Don't let worry kill you off -- let the Church help.
10. Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
11. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
12. Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
13. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.
14. During the absence of our Pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege Of hearing a good sermon when J. F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.
15. The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing "Break Forth into Joy."
16. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
17. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
18. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
19. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition Of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
20. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
21. The Lutheran men's group will meet at 6 P.M.. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert will be served for a nominal feel.
22. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
23. Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a Healthy lunch.
24. The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.
25. Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 P.M. - prayer and medication to follow.
26. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
27. This evening at 7 P.M. there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
28. Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done. The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
29. Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
30. The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The Congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
31. Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
32. Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes.
33. The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."
These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
1. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
2. Announcement in a church bulletin for a national PRAYER & FASTING Conference: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals."
3.The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."
4. Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
5."Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands."
6. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
7. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community.
8. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.
9. Don't let worry kill you off -- let the Church help.
10. Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
11. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
12. Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
13. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.
14. During the absence of our Pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege Of hearing a good sermon when J. F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.
15. The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing "Break Forth into Joy."
16. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
17. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
18. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
19. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition Of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
20. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
21. The Lutheran men's group will meet at 6 P.M.. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert will be served for a nominal feel.
22. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
23. Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a Healthy lunch.
24. The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.
25. Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 P.M. - prayer and medication to follow.
26. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
27. This evening at 7 P.M. there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
28. Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done. The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
29. Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
30. The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The Congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
31. Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
32. Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes.
33. The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."
CNN/Money: Best places to live - 2005
The annual survey.
Also search for your best place by your preferences - good if you're moving, also good for seeing how your hometown stacks up.
My city was a contender. My older daughter's town was #21 in the 100 finalists. (Yorba Linda, CA - where Nixon was born and where his Library is located.)
Frequently, most of the finalists are humble places you never would have guessed were that good a place to live.
Also search for your best place by your preferences - good if you're moving, also good for seeing how your hometown stacks up.
My city was a contender. My older daughter's town was #21 in the 100 finalists. (Yorba Linda, CA - where Nixon was born and where his Library is located.)
Frequently, most of the finalists are humble places you never would have guessed were that good a place to live.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Scientists Study Bone Recovery in Smokers
Scientists Study Bone Recovery in Smokers - Yahoo! News
Just one more reason to not smoke - it's even bad for your bones.
Now, how many millions of reasons are there not to smoke...?
Quitting is hard (dieting is harder, IMO), but I could do it. How about you?
I simply didn't have them - cigarettes - in the house any more. Can't smoke 'em if you don't have 'em. (I wish dieting were as easy - you have to have food around the house...)
Quitting smoking was much easier with my husband quitting at the same time. Living with a smoker would make it so much harder to quit.
Now, to get my husband to go on a diet with me!
Just one more reason to not smoke - it's even bad for your bones.
Now, how many millions of reasons are there not to smoke...?
Quitting is hard (dieting is harder, IMO), but I could do it. How about you?
I simply didn't have them - cigarettes - in the house any more. Can't smoke 'em if you don't have 'em. (I wish dieting were as easy - you have to have food around the house...)
Quitting smoking was much easier with my husband quitting at the same time. Living with a smoker would make it so much harder to quit.
Now, to get my husband to go on a diet with me!
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Daily Weigh-Ins Help Dieters Lose Pounds
Daily Weigh-Ins Help Dieters Lose Pounds - Yahoo! News
It works for me.
If I"ve gained a pound or two (and I can - even in just one day and not even pigging out!), I'll know I really better cut back, and I'll lose those pounds gained.
It works for me.
If I"ve gained a pound or two (and I can - even in just one day and not even pigging out!), I'll know I really better cut back, and I'll lose those pounds gained.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Further confiirmation that the Arts are good for your health.
Art relieves constipation, lowers blood pressure - Yahoo! News
Yes, the Arts are good for you.
(Art as laxative kinda surprises me, however...)
Yes, the Arts are good for you.
(Art as laxative kinda surprises me, however...)
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Exercise amount more important than intensity
Exercise amount more important than intensity - Yahoo! News
Related to the last posting. This is also good news for this asthmatic who has trouble coping with intensity, but still knows that exercise is a very good thing.
Note also that yoga and tai chi is great exercise that is not intense. This is why this asthmatic took tai chi classes, in fact.
Bottom line: Get moving. Exercise. Stop making excuses.
Related to the last posting. This is also good news for this asthmatic who has trouble coping with intensity, but still knows that exercise is a very good thing.
Note also that yoga and tai chi is great exercise that is not intense. This is why this asthmatic took tai chi classes, in fact.
Bottom line: Get moving. Exercise. Stop making excuses.
Exercise can trim deep abdominal fat
Exercise can trim deep abdominal fat - Yahoo! News
So, it's even easier than we thought. Good.
Not to mention important.
Hand me my walking shoes. (Treadmill would count, also, of course.)
So, it's even easier than we thought. Good.
Not to mention important.
Hand me my walking shoes. (Treadmill would count, also, of course.)
Arkansas Mother Gives Birth to 16th Child
Arkansas Mother Gives Birth to 16th Child - Yahoo! News
My first thought is "Why?!"
And this woman is not done yet.
My second thought is about the money and work aspects of such a large family. I notice that a couple of TV channels seem involved in the childbirth and the family's new - larger! - house. This could explain some funding - for now. As to the work of taking care of such a large family and house: ??!
I like children - but I don't get this.
My first thought is "Why?!"
And this woman is not done yet.
My second thought is about the money and work aspects of such a large family. I notice that a couple of TV channels seem involved in the childbirth and the family's new - larger! - house. This could explain some funding - for now. As to the work of taking care of such a large family and house: ??!
I like children - but I don't get this.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Jeans lowdown: Waistbands are inching up
Jeans lowdown: Waistbands are inching up - Yahoo! News
I also read about high-waist pants in my L.A. Times this morning.
?!
It's about time - we've spent too many years with underpants - and butt cleavage - showing, worrying if that young person's pants would actually fall off momentarily, or not.
OTOH, this new trend has pants above the waist. Sound uncomfortable, especially for the many not-thin among us.
My idea of a good trend: elastic (or similar) waistbands somewhere close to the waist. Okay, not the sexiest thing in the world, but...whatever...
I also read about high-waist pants in my L.A. Times this morning.
?!
It's about time - we've spent too many years with underpants - and butt cleavage - showing, worrying if that young person's pants would actually fall off momentarily, or not.
OTOH, this new trend has pants above the waist. Sound uncomfortable, especially for the many not-thin among us.
My idea of a good trend: elastic (or similar) waistbands somewhere close to the waist. Okay, not the sexiest thing in the world, but...whatever...
Monday, October 10, 2005
Eating fish regularly delays dementia: study
Eating fish regularly delays dementia: study - Yahoo! News
Interesting. Fish is good for you, anyway, in numerous ways.
Interesting. Fish is good for you, anyway, in numerous ways.
New SIDS Policy Recommends Pacifiers
New SIDS Policy Recommends Pacifiers - Yahoo! News
Wow, don't the experts go back and forth about the value of pacifiers, whether babies should sleep in the parental bed, whether babies should sleep on back or stomach...
This is the first I've heard of pacifiers possibly preventing SIDS. Although this article points out how it makes sense - it keeps the baby from sleeping too deeply, something which creates risk for SIDS.
Now, all my babies (three) , it turns out wisely, refused to sleep on their stomachs (in spite of my mother-in-law's urgings), one daughter loved her pacifier, my other children refused pacifiers, spitting them out every time. Point being - you can lead babies to anti-SIDS practices, but you can't always make them do what they refuse to do.
Anyway, the closer the experts come to figuring out how to eliminate SIDS altogether, the better.
Wow, don't the experts go back and forth about the value of pacifiers, whether babies should sleep in the parental bed, whether babies should sleep on back or stomach...
This is the first I've heard of pacifiers possibly preventing SIDS. Although this article points out how it makes sense - it keeps the baby from sleeping too deeply, something which creates risk for SIDS.
Now, all my babies (three) , it turns out wisely, refused to sleep on their stomachs (in spite of my mother-in-law's urgings), one daughter loved her pacifier, my other children refused pacifiers, spitting them out every time. Point being - you can lead babies to anti-SIDS practices, but you can't always make them do what they refuse to do.
Anyway, the closer the experts come to figuring out how to eliminate SIDS altogether, the better.
Merck: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Effective
Merck: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Effective - Yahoo! News
In case you missed this big story. This is quite an important advance.
The study on the effectiveness of this new cervical cancer vaccine is impressive, also - 100% effective for over 10,000 women. I'm convinced.
Very good news!
In case you missed this big story. This is quite an important advance.
The study on the effectiveness of this new cervical cancer vaccine is impressive, also - 100% effective for over 10,000 women. I'm convinced.
Very good news!
Friday, October 07, 2005
Sherman Yellen: Can a Man Become President?
Sherman Yellen: Can a Man Become President? - Yahoo! News
Have any of you see the "Commander in Chief"?
I haven't been able to keep up with it, but I do find the concept interesting.
Wonder if Hillary will run? Or maybe I should say, I wonder if Hillary will win?
Have any of you see the "Commander in Chief"?
I haven't been able to keep up with it, but I do find the concept interesting.
Wonder if Hillary will run? Or maybe I should say, I wonder if Hillary will win?
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Carter Son Considers Run for Senate Seat
Carter Son Considers Run for Senate Seat - Yahoo! News
Jimmy's son. Cool. The Carters are good people.
Jimmy's son. Cool. The Carters are good people.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Study: Most Will Be Fat Over the Long Haul
Study: Most Will Be Fat Over the Long Haul - Yahoo! News
I've noticed the older I get, the harder it is to keep my weight down. I really have to work at it; it's a struggle. Quitting smoking was easier. I love cooking, food, eating... But, I also don't want to die before my time!
Oh, for those teenage years when I could eat as much of anything I wanted - and still stay under 100 lbs!
I've noticed the older I get, the harder it is to keep my weight down. I really have to work at it; it's a struggle. Quitting smoking was easier. I love cooking, food, eating... But, I also don't want to die before my time!
Oh, for those teenage years when I could eat as much of anything I wanted - and still stay under 100 lbs!
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