Too hot to cook

Hey all. Well it is too hot to cook in my neck of the woods. About 90 degrees and humid. A storm would be nice. Our air conditioner is not working, so I told the kids we order out tonight. Ok with them. I think pizza is the food of choice. Hopefully someone will be here tomorrow to repair the air conditioner. You do not know how much you miss an appliance until it breaks.

bid 4 prizes

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an awesome site that I thought you should check out.
lowest bid is an auction site with a very unique twist. The lowest unique bid wins the auction. So, if you bid 6 cents and no one else bids that amount and it is the lowest bid, then you win. How great is this? As I was checking out the site, I came across an awesome item that I would like to bid on.
panasonictvtheatresystem?CID=542
is a great product and our home is in need of a new tv. How great would this whole system be? Talk about a television. There are two and one half hours left and the bid range is between 2647 cents - 2667 cents. I am going to have to keep an eye on this one. Wish me luck.
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Dessert

Hey all. Here is a recipe for an awesome dessert. It is called chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake pops.


Peanut butter, chocolate, and cheesecake? Put it on a pop and it's all our favorite things in a kid- and party-friendly form.

Cheesecake:
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter

Chocolate:
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Wooden pop sticks

For the cheesecake: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a 8 by 8-inch baking pan with foil letting long flaps overlap on each side. Spray foil with nonstick spray.

Break up the brown sugar to remove all lumps. In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until very smooth. Add the cream and beat slowly; then add the eggs and vanilla mixing until just combined. Gently stir in peanut butter. Take care not to over beat the mixture; this incorporates too much air and causes the cheesecake to crack.

Pour and evenly spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Open the oven to release some heat, then lower the temperature to 200 degrees F. Continue to bake the cheesecake until the outside is set but the center is still loose, for about 45 minutes. Turn off the oven, and cool cheesecake in the oven for 45 more minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Lift cheesecake from the pan by lifting up the foil. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut into
1 1/2-inch cubes. Stick a wooden pop stick halfway into each bar and freeze for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, put the shortening and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, about 1 minute more.)

Dip the pops into the chocolate mixture, and stand on waxed paper to set, about 5 minutes. Serve cool, or freeze up to 2 weeks. If frozen, remove pops from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.

PublicRoutes.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site for those of you who are residents of Boston or are traveling to the Boston area.
Boston city map is a site that allows it's users to obtain information via the site and also obtain public transportation directions to the city’s top points of interest including restaurants, tourist attractions,and best of all sporting arenas like Fenway Park. By using public transportation this will allow for an affordable way to travel through the Boston area and also cut down on the problems with emissions. This site will afford you the ability to plan your travels ahead of time there by making the trip much more efficient too. If you have any plan to vacation in the Boston area this summer, I strongly urge you to check out this site. It is very useful.
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Wednesday today

Happy Wednesday all. Today I expect a quiet day here on the home front. We are still working on the fence in our yard. What a lot of work. It will be nice when it is done though. My daughter has one final today and my son starts his on friday. They have surely been busy. I wish them good luck with them.

8-HR Energy Pill

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
Get More Energy When YOU Order Mr Energy 8-HR energy pills! is a newly released energy pill. This is just what may have been needed for my when I use to have to study for my college finals. All you college student, check this site out. This may help you with those super long study hours that so many face during finals. Do check with you doctor first though.
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Hi again

So we just finished dinner. As I said it was leftovers. I did prepare some sausage and peppers too as my daughter has friends over. Guys, always use turkey or chicken sausage if you can. There is no fat and it tastes great. We will not eat the pork since we tried it and anyone who comes over and tries it is hooked too. Be sure to try it.

Mint Credit Cards

Hey all. I was just on the internet checking out sites when I came across an interesting site that I know many of you will find interesting, so I wanted to pass it on to you.
0% interest credit card is a credit card site with a new twist, new lower rates. Who these days does not use a credit card? Very few that is for sure. Well check out this site as they have just lowered their rates, something many of us would find extremely useful. They are also offering an attractive introductory offer available to new customers. If you are in the market for a new credit card with lower rates, then this is the site for you. You will be so glad that you did. Check out the introductory offer too.
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Finals

Hey all. The kids are home from school. The start of finals went well. They are a bit tired, so time for a rest. We enjoy having a coffee together and visiting. These kids are great too. I can not wait til summer as I enjoy having them home. They have three more days of finals, then it is time for vacation. Yeah kids. Good luck on your finals too.

Fight Substance Abuse

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very interesting site that I know will benefit many of you out there, so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
alcohol treatment center for women is a drug and alcohol treatment facility, but what makes it so unique is that it is a woman only facility. The Orchid Recovery Center for Women is designed solely for woman that are dealing with an addiction. It offers women a beautiful and serene environment while at the same time being a proven highly effective treatment facility. They are also very affordable compared to how expensive some facilities are. They also offer their clients free private consultations over the phone. Check out this site as it could mean all the difference in the world.
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School

Hey all. So the kids are back to school. Only a week and one half left though. They are so excited. My daughter graduates high school next week. Congrats to her. She is so excited about college in the fall too. Well, dinner tonight, leftovers as we had a cookout yesterday and there are tons of things left. I love leftovers.

Aapka Video

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I thought you might enjoy, so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Bollywood is a youtube style Indian Video sharing site. This particular site features a standard free upload or download sharing feature. This site has the largest collection of bollywood specific videos anywhere on the market. For those of you interested, this site can now boast mobile support. Check out this site if it is of interest to you. A special promotion that is now in effect is a free iPod for most the popular videos that are uploaded every month. AQ great incentive for those of you out there. I urge you to checkout this site as you will be so glad that you did.
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Menu

Hey all. So my sister is making dessert for our cookout. She is not the best cook, but I believe she plans on buying dessert. Thank goodness. I remembered the chips too along with everything else. The weather is perfect here too. The mid 80's. The pool is not open yet, but we plan to open it in the next several days. Hope that it is soon.

GoFish.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning just checking things out when I came across a fun site that I thought many of you would enjoy, so I decided to mention it to you all.
Free videos at GoFish.com is a newer site and here is some background on it. This site is essentially a contest that allows you, the contestant to win a date with celebrity. The celebrity being Mirelly Taylor. Her credits include such things as "Kiss Me Again", "Serving Sara", "Las Vegas" and "Numb3rs. The contest rules are as follows this contest will be running over the next fourteen weeks. Some of the very funny videos are already submitted and on the site for you to check out. If you are interested, you need to put together an original video explaining why you deserve to win a date with the celeb in choice, Mirelly Taylor. Also,emmy Award Winning Producer, Scott Sternberg, and Andrew Firestone from “The Bachelor” are also part of the show. You the audience actually become part of the show through these crazy videos, and believe me, some of them are crazy. What a fun and unique contest. The uniqueness is that anyone can participate. Your originality is what they are looking for.
is a sample of one of the funny videos. There are so many more to view. Or better yet, come all you single guys. Why not put together an original video of your own? You could become the lucky winner of a date with Ms. Taylor. Have fun with this one.

Memorial Day

Hey all. Happy Memorial Day. Are any of you having a cookout? I am hosting one at our house. The family is coming over. The typical of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. We are also having fruit salad and pasta salad. My kids love the pasta salad. It is nice to have the family over though. We do not get together that often as it is with the busy schedules and all. Hope you all have a nice holiday. Remember what the holiday is all about too.

Mortgages

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that affects so many of us, so I decided to pass it on to you all.
home mortgage is a site that discusses home mortgages. So many of us these days own a home, but so very few are able to pay cash for one these days. So, therefore, the task of locating the best interest rate comes into play. With what a home costs these days, it is crucial to find the best interest rate possible. Even one half of a percent can make a huge difference in your monthly payment. Then there is the decision of how long to take out the mortgage for, how many years. As i was on this site, reading some of the articles that they have posted, I came across a few that I found to be very interesting and wanted to mention them to you. One article is titled, How Does a Home Equity Loan Work? It discusses just that. Going on to explain how it works, and other areas that are very important for you to understand when thinking about a home equity loan on your house. Another article is What is a Home Equity Line of Credit and Is It Good For You? This is another good article and very helpful to someone thinking about a home equity line of credit for their home whether it is for remodeling, or home improvements, or perhaps for that special vacation. There are many of other articles on this site, many I believe that you will find very useful too, these are just two that caught my eye. Mortgages these days do require research when choosing the one to best suit your particular needs. I think many of the articles on this site will assist you in your endeavor of choosing the best home mortgage loan for you.

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Daylily

So after talking to you about daylilys, I starting looking on the internert about them. I came across a great article for you to checkout if you are interested.
he daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. Despite the name they are not true lilies (Lilium, Liliaceae). The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, which reflects the fact that the individual flowers last for only one day. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, to be replaced by another one (sometimes two or none) on the same stem the next day; some species are night-blooming. Because individual flowers are short-lived, they do not make good cut flowers for formal flower arranging although they otherwise make good cut flowers as new flowers will continue to open on cut stems over several days.

Originally from Eurasia, native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan, their large showy flowers have made them popular worldwide, and there are over 60,000 registered named cultivars. Only a few cultivars are scented; some will rebloom later in the season, particularly if their developing seed pods are removed.

The alternating lanceolate leaves are grouped into fans (a clump also containing the roots and the crown). The crown of a daylily is the small white portion of the stem, between the leaves and the roots. This crown is an essential part of the fan. Along the scape, proliferations may form at nodes or in bracts. These proliferations form roots when planted and are the exact clones of the parent plant. Some daylilies show spindlelike widenings at the roots, used mostly for water storage.

The flower consists of three petals and three sepals, collectively called tepals, each with a midrib in the same or in a contrasting color. The centermost section of the flower, called the throat, has usually a different and contrasting color. There are six stamens, each with a two-lobed anther. After pollination, the flower forms a pod.

Daylilies can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 1 through 11, making them some of the most adaptable landscape plants. Most all of the cultivars have been developed within the last 100 years. The large-flowered clear yellow 'Hyperion', introduced in the 1920s, heralded a return to gardens of the once-dismissed daylily and is still widely available. Daylily breeding has been a specialty above all in the United States, where the heat- and drought-resistant qualities of Hemerocallis made them garden standbys during the later 20th century. New cultivar introductions have sold for thousands of dollars, but sturdy and prolific introductions soon reach reasonable prices.
The last couple of paragraphs are most interesting. The beginning is more technical.

Cost Plus World Market Gift Destination

Hey all. I was on the internet looking for a father's day present for my husband when I came across a great site I wanted to pass on to you.
Cost Plus World Market is a site that has many unusual gifts available. As I was on the site, I was drawn towards the adirondack chairs.I though they would be perfect for my husband. The whole collection has so many colors and styles to choose from all at a cost of $39.00 - $129.00. What a great deal. If you are looking for a gift for someone on your list then look no further, this place is the perfect site to check out.
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Coffee break

Hey all. I am taking a coffee break from my chores. There was a lot of running around this morning and the house looked like it was hit by a tornado. Well that is completed, so time for a break. I decided to go on the computer. It is fun to just surf the net and look up interesting things. I enjoy gardening, so I like to look up various flowers, especially daylilys. They are my favorite perennial. And sso easy to grow. They come in so many different varieties and they are so easy to grow too.

customizedstickers.com

Hey all. I was checking things out on the computer and I came across an interesting site that many of you may find a use for, so I decided to pass it on to you all.
car window sticker is a site that manufactures customized stickers. Imagine being able to design your own address label, well this site will allow you to do just that. Or perhaps you would like some personalized bumper stickers, they can manufacture that do, just as you desire. This site is a custom sticker and label maker site that has the ability to design personalized adhesive labels in any color, shape or size. You choose and design what you want, and this site will make it ti your specifications. Uf this is something that interests you, I strongly suggest you check them out, as you will be pleased that you did.
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Friday here

Hey all. Friday is here. Pirates of the Carribbean is out. My husband and kids are going to see it after they get home from school. I guess it just does not interest me, but they are looking forward to it. I know it is filling up many of the theatres around here. For any of you going to go and see it, I hope that you have fun.

Summer program

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that reminded me of my son so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
summer program is a summer program associated with SCORE. This program helps children between the ages of 4 through 14 that are struggling with their schooling. My son was part of this program as he was failing math class. After progressing through the program his grades went fro failing to a solid B student. We are looking into the summer program that they have available. If yo have a child struggling with their schooling, I strongly suggest that you check out this site as it made all the difference in my son's.
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Kids off to school

Hey all. The kids just left for school. First day of finals for seniors, but the other kids go one more week. My daughter has only an orchestra final today. Guess it is a quiet day for her. She is completely done next week and the boys the week after. Summer vacation is almost here. Can not wait.

Blinds

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that reminded me of my daughter and her new house so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Roller Blinds is a site that sells blinds of all types and varieties. If you are looking to update your room or maybe you just purchased a new home as my daughter did, then look no further, this is your site for blinds. They offer a wide variety of styles and colors. We are looking to purchase a new set of vertical blinds and this site has one of the largest selections available. All at great prices as well. I told my daughter about this site as well and she was so pleased with their selection. If you are looking for blinds of any kind, I suggest that you check out this site. You will be glad that you did.
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Graduation

Hey all. So in two weeks my daughter graduates high school. I simply can not believe it. I keep asking myself where has the time gone? I remember when they were babies and people would say, they grow up so fast. Well they were right. Enjoy your babies guys, cause they do grow up soooo fast. Take care.

Innovative Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I have found to be extremely useful so I wanted to pass it on to you in the hopes that they may help some of you out there also.
innovative tutor is a site that assists children ages 4 through age 14 who may be struggling in school, My son has utilized the SCORE program and you can not believe the change in his attitude towards school. Their innovative tutoring program can make all the difference in your child. My son went from almost failing math, to now receiving solid B grades. He has also actually been helping some fellow classmates with their homework. Can you imagine what this does to his self esteem? It is really amazing the good that this site does for your children. If you have a child struggling in school, I strongly suggest that you check out this site. It can make all the difference.
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Ziti

Hey all. Baked ziti for dinner tonight. I am making it a new way that I saw on tv. After cooking the ziti, drain it and then add a generous amount of riccota cheese to it. Then add some sauce and lots more locatelli cheese. I like that kind best. Finally some mozzarella cheese on top and then broil it for a few minutes to melt the cheese. I will let you know how it is. It sounded really good. Also some garlic bread and a salad on the side.

PPP Direct

Hey all I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across something that I wanted to pass on the you all,particularly to all you posties.
blog marketing is something that is newly launched as a PayPerPost concept. Here is a little background on the whole thing. The main thing about PPP Direct is the benefit to us the posties. You see PPP Direct cuts out the overhead that many of their competitors have. For instance, a site like ReviewMe, one of their competitors charge anywhere from 50-100% of a markup and they keep up to half of your money. Money that you earned.PPP Direct only charges a mere 10% fee and of that 5% goes towards transaction fees for PayPal and credit card processing. If you are interested in learning more, a video, that is an overview of the whole new PPP Direct is available to view at this site http://blog.payperpost.com/2007/05/payperpost-direct-overview.html . Keep in mind you fellow posties, with PPP Direct we are receiving the most amount of money possible for our work in writing ads and with this site we have the safety and security of an escrow-like service that will assure us of getting paid for our work. I think this whole new concept is awesome and I speak for, I am sure, many other posties, when I say hats off to the crew at PPP for another great launch. Keep up the great work. This site rocks..

More recipes

Hey all. Okay so here is another great recipe I found while checking out the internet. I love finding recipes on the internet. It is another Rachel Ray. This one is for spaghetti and meatballs.
pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, for both meats and sauce
3 thin cut pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick, cut in 1/2
Salt and pepper
2 each sweet and hot Italian sausage links
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, for moderate to spicy marinara
5 cloves garlic, chopped, 3 for sauce, 2 for meatballs
1 small onion, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls of leaves
Several leaves fresh basil, torn or chopped, a handful
1 pound meat loaf mix, ground beef, pork and veal combined, from butcher counter
1 egg
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 handfuls, plus extra for tossing pasta and to pass at table
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, 3 handfuls
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, for serving

Heat water for pasta to boil. Salt and cook pasta 7 to 8 minutes, to al dente.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat a deep skillet or medium heavy bottomed sauce pot over medium high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Halve sausages. Add 1 tablespoon, 1 turn of the pan, extra-virgin olive oil to pan or pot. Place chops in pan or pot and brown 2 minutes on each side, remove. Add another tablespoon oil, 1 turn of the pan, and sausages. Brown sausages 2 minutes on each side and transfer to plate with pork. Add pepper flakes, 3 cloves chopped garlic and onion to the pot and saute 1 minute. Add broth to the pan and scrape up drippings. Add tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to a bubble. Add meats back to the pot and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer sauce until ready to serve, 12 to 15 minutes.

Combine ground meat, egg, remaining 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1/3 cup cheese, and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and roll into balls, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Place balls on nonstick cookie sheet. Roast meatballs 10 minutes, then slide into Sunday sauce and turn off oven. Add bread to oven to crisp crust.

To serve, place pork, sausages and meatballs on serving dish. Pour 1/2 of the sauce into a serving dish to ladle over pasta and meats at the table. Toss cooked spaghetti with remaining sauce in sauce pot, adding a few handfuls of grated cheese to the pot as you toss it. Transfer pasta to a serving dish.

Co-op Loans

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I know will be of interest to many of you so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
loans is a site that offers competitive loans to its customers. So many of us today need a loan for various reasons. Weather it is for a car or perhaps a home, the need is out there for us to apply for a loan. A very interesting aspect of this loan site is that according to the site,all financial products are bound to their ethical policy, so you, the customer, can rest assured that the money that you borrow from this site has not come from the profits of unnecessary pollution or human rights abuses. This is an important feature to keep in mind for those of you interested. If you are in need of a loan, I urge you to checkout this site. you will be pleased that you did.
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Dinner Tonight

Hey all. What to have for dinner tonight. Here is a recipe I found that you should try too. It is one of Rachel Rays 30 minutes meals.
Double-Decker Baked Quesadillas

Thicker than soup and thinner than soup, this spicy veggie meal fills you up without filling you out!

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of pan, plus some for brushing tortillas
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped with greens
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
6 flour tortillas, 6 to 8 inches
1 cup shredded Cheddar, available in pouches on dairy aisle
3 scallions, chopped
4 ounce brick Pepper Jack or chipotle cheese, shredded, about 1 cup
Sour cream, to pass at table
Avocado Smash, recipe follows

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan and the jalapenos, bell pepper, onions, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper then saute veggies 5 minutes, add tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and stock and bring soup to a bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in cilantro.

Paint 1 side of 2 tortillas with oil and place them next to each other, oiled side down, on a large cookie sheet. Mix cheddar with scallions and divide the cheese between the tortillas evenly. Top with another tortilla and top each of those with equal amounts of Pepper Jack cheese. Set the last tortillas on top and brush tops with extra-virgin olive oil. Cook 10 minutes in the oven to melt cheese and crisp up tortillas. Cool quesadillas 5 minutes to set then cut each quesadilla into 6 pieces.

Serve bowls of stoup with 3 wedges quesadilla along side each bowlful. Pass the Avocado Smash and the sour cream for topping soup or quesadillas.

Avocado Smash:
1 avocado
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 lime, juiced
1 cup sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 plum tomato, finely chopped

Remove 1 avocado flesh to a bowl. Add the cilantro and scallions. Pop the lime in the microwave for a few seconds. Add the juice of 1 lime, the sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. With a fork or spoon, smash up the mixture, leaving chunks for a good consistency.

Chop and seed the plum tomato and fold into avocado. Serv

CIS Motor Insurance

Hey all. I was on the internet looking up prices on car insurance, when I came upon an awesome site that I thought I should pass on to you all.
apply for motor insurance is a discount motor insurance site. Who these days is not always looking for a better motor insurance price? I know with teenage children the cost can become crazy. Well for those of you struggling to find a better deal, I think that I may have found the perfect site for you. This site is as inexpensive, easy to navigate through and also a hassle-free site overall. They will offer the consumer two different discounts plans. The first is a no claim discount and the second is an introductory discount. Both are available to save you as much money as they can. You just need to choose which is best for you. One final note, keep in mind that if you buy online you will receive a a 10% discount on your bill. Be sure to check out this site as I feel they can really assist you with great pricing.
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Hey

Hey all. Well last night was my daughter's Honors Society induction. Since she is an officer, she had to give a speech. She did very well. I am so proud of her. We did not go out to eat after as she had too much homework. Today is awards night, so maybe we wlii go out tonight. I will let you know how she does.

Smile Credit Card

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I know many of you will be interested in, so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
credit cards is a new credit card site. It caught my eye because face it, these days having a credit card is becoming a necessity. You need one to order almost anything online or over the phone. Well this site is an award winning credit card site. This site has been voted the best credit card for four straight years in a row. That is quite an honor. This award was given to them through the Guardian Consumer Finance Awards in the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and finally 2005. This site gives you the choice between two different cards. The choices available are either the classic card that comes with cash back on every penny or the low rate gold card. It is your choice, which ever works best for your specific needs.
If you are looking for a new or different credit card, I urge you to check out this site. You will really be glad that you did.
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Tomorrow

So tomorrow is going to be busy. I have a ton of paperwork to do. The grocery shopping. Just a few things to hold the family over. Make dinner, then in the evening is my daughter's Honors Society induction. She is a class officer, so it is really a big deal. I think we are planning on going for ice cream afterwards. I will let you know how it goes.

iPod

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I feel will be of interest to many of you, so I decided to pass it on to you all.
iPod Video Converter is a site that deals with Ipods. With the software on this site you can convert your favorite DVD movies and TV shows to your iPod. This software offers you the consumer a free trial. If you like it,for $39.95 you can convert unlimited number of DVDs and videos.Imagine this, you've missed yesterdays TV show, with this software, you can convert the recorded video into iPod to be watch anytime you want. If this interests you, I suggest you check out this site.
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Sunday night

Hey all. Well it is Sunday night already. Nothing good on the TV as I checked. I do not watch that much anyway. I think I am too beat to get interested in a show anyway. My husband was away this past week and got home late last night. It is nice to have him home and I know he is glad to be back. Business calls him away from time to time.

ADHD

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I thought would be of interest to many of you so I wanted to pass it on.
Click Here for A Free ADHD Evaluation is a site that discusses ADHA. To those of you residing in the Boston area, a community service program and had eased the burden on early diagnosis by cutting though some of the red tape in this situation. ADHA has recently shown an increase in awareness as we seem to see more and more people becoming diagnosed with this condition. According to the site, the Wellness Center of Andover, Mass. has recently started a free evaluation program which is open to the public with no restrictions regarding one's age or income level.Please read the following press release that I have included to learn more on this topic.
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Press Release:

North Andover, Mass., March 28, 2007 – According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), proper diagnosis is a critical step in the process of managing ADD/ADHD. Unfortunately, a proper diagnosis -- defined as one that is “made by a professional with training in ADHD or in the diagnosis of mental disorders” can be an expensive, time-consuming process beyond the reach of many suffering with the disorder. To raise public awareness of the importance of proper diagnosis, and make diagnosis available to everyone in the greater Boston area, the ADD Health and Wellness Center of Andover, Mass. has initiated a free evaluation program which is open to the public with no restrictions regarding age or income level.

“The system of care in the U.S. for individuals with ADD/ADHD is a confusing maze,” said Robert S. Baurys, II, CEO of ADD Health and Wellness Centers, Inc.
“The system is so broken that diagnostic testing has become a last resort for people willing to dig deep into their pockets in hopes of finding some relief, and that’s just plain backwards,” Baurys added. “In an effort to help as many people as possible, we’re opening our doors to provide access to qualified medical and counseling professionals with no strings attached. This community service provides a sense of direction to help parents make better choices for effective treatments.”

To take advantage of the free evaluation, an individual who suspects they may suffer from ADD/ADHD – or the parent of a child who may – can register online or by telephone.

A common condition in the U.S., ADD/ADHD is estimated to affect up to 7 percent of U.S. school children, or around 4 million. Additionally, because of the strong genetic link, many parents of children with ADD/ADHD find that they themselves are suffering from the condition.
“Most adults with ADD/ADHD could benefit greatly from non-pharmaceutical treatments like coaching, counseling and nutrition therapy,” says Theresa Lavoie, Ph.D., Director of Psychology Services. “These adults have learned to cope with the ADD/ADHD, but in many cases they have internalized the effects and continue to struggle in certain areas. They don’t fully understand how the disorder has impacted their lives professionally and emotionally.”
Studies show that adults with ADD have higher rates of alcohol and drug addiction, joblessness, divorce and other serious consequences. With the appropriate treatments, adults can learn to manage ADD/ADHD and significantly minimize the negative impact on their lives.
Other important treatment components available at ADD Health and Wellness Centers include:
• Neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostic clarifications
• Education and counseling
• Behavioral and cognitive treatment for ADD and other co-existing conditions
• Academic tutoring and placement specialists
• Coaching services
• Support groups
• Social skills groups
• Skills-based group treatment
• Intensive workshops
• Complementary and alternative non-medication therapies
• Nutritional counseling and supplementation
The ADD Health and Wellness Centers of Greater Boston opened October 1 and is the first of more than a half dozen Centers scheduled to launch around the country in the next year.
About ADD Health and Wellness Centers: ADD Health and Wellness Centers, Inc. is dedicated to individualized, comprehensive, accessible, results-driven treatment for ADD and related conditions. The ADD Health and Wellness Centers of Greater Boston is located at: Jefferson Office Park, 790 Turnpike Street, Suite 106, North Andover, Mass., 01845. To schedule a free diagnostic screening, call (978) 683-6065, or visit ADDhealthandwellness.com .
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Dinner?

Hey all. I was not sure what to make for dinner and I got on the internet and found a great recipe, so I wanted to pass it on to you. It sounds yummy so I am going to give it a try tonight.
It is a recipe by Paula Deen. I love her style of cooking. It is a chicken and rice casserole

2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 cups diced, cooked chicken
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Pinch salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Summer Camp

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that reminded me of my son who was part of the SCORE program not that long ago. I decided to pass the site on to you all, as it may help someone out there with a child struggling in school.
summer camp is a site that helps children ages four to fourteen that are experiencing a difficult time in school. Through innovative techniques they can make great strides in your child's schooling just as they did with my son. We have also been looking into their summer camp program as my son is very excited about the program. If you yourself have a child that is struggling in school then I urge you to check out this site. It can make all the difference in your child's schooling and also their self esteem. What an awesome summer program they offer too.
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Cleaning up

Hey all. Decided to take a break so here I am. I am attempting to get the chored done before the Office comes on. I have a little over an hour. I should make, or better yet, I will. I still have to help my son, the one with special needs, get cleaned up and ready for bed. He generally goes to bed early, about 9PM, but is up at the crack of dawn, 5AM. Yikes right, cause let me tell you, that is every day of the week, no days of sleeping in. Lucky for me I have adapted to early mornings, guess I had too. Believe me, he is worth it. What a good kid he is.

LifeSize.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I decided to pass on to you all.
Video Conference Equipment is a site that discusses and sells high definition video conferencing. Video conferencing would be perfect for those of you in the business industry. Imagine the saving with no more flights and lower travel costs getting to meetings far away. With video conferencing the time and money is yours. Also a great option for those of your that are opting for distance learning. For those of you interested in this service I suggest that you check out the site and download the information pack which includes details about their products. This may be the perfect alternative for many of you.
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Kids home soon

Hey all. The kids are due home soon. My older son, the one with special needs just got hoe,he usually chooses to go to his room and just rest his eyes for about 15 minutes, then come down for a snack. The other two are due home any minute. They drive themselves home, though I worry til they are here. When they do arrive, first thing out of their mouth is how about some coffee? I guess I better put some on.

NetSimplicity

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I felt would be found to be interesting to many of you out there, so I decided I would pass it on to you all.
Room Scheduling Software is a site that sells software based on business management offerings. Through their software, business management professionals can be assisted with simplifying the scheduling of such things as equipment, rooms,and catering to name a few. Through the use of this software an increase in the productivity productivity for all employees or members of your organization will surely follow. I urge you to check out this site if it can be of any assistance to you. They will surely increase your productivity.

Office finale

Hey all. Tonight is the Office season finale. After this, it will be repeats all summer. Can not wait to see this years cliffhanger. Probable something to do with the whole Karen, Jim and Michael deal with the job at corporate and all. Either way I can not wait to see it. If you are planning to see it, it begins one half hour early.

York Property

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a real estate site that I thought many of you may be interested in so I decided to pass it on to you all.
Orlando Commercial Real Estate is a commercial real estate firm based in the Central Florida area. They have been an established business for over 22 years and specialize in exclusive tenant representation. Keep this in mind, if you are a potential buyer looking for office or warehouse space in the Orlando or central Florida area this site will assist you in any way possible to locate the office or warehouse facility that you are searching for. Keep in mind they have been successful at this task for over 22 years. Check them out as I am sure you will be pleased that you did.
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Haircut

So my son got a haircut this afternoon. He is my older son with special needs. He get so excited when he gets a haircut and then I really fuss and tell him how handsome he is. He is unable to speak, but when he gets really excited, he begins to clap his hands a lot and of course he began doing that when I fussed with him. He is my very special cutie.

Medical ID

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across site useful site and one that was necessary for my son so I wanted to pass it on to you.
Medical Identification Bracelet is a site the sells personalized medical ID jewelry. My son has a seizure disorder so I am aware first hand the importance of these bracelets. This site sells not only bracelets but necklaces and watches and pendants as well. Engraved onto the surface of the medical jewelry can be drug allergies, medical conditions, or food allergies. If this is something of interest to you, I urge you to check out this site.
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Soup

Hey all. I made some homemade vegetable soup for dinner. It was great. I always serve it with crusty bread and my son loves fresh grated cheese in it. The veggies I use in the soup are carrots, celery. corn, tomatoes, and onions. Simmer withthe beef for about 2 hours. You will love it too.

MacLaurin Williams

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
Denver Office Space is a site dealing with commercial real estate. This real estate site covers North America, Europe and Asia and for those of you looking for a property, this site works for the client. You will not see their signs on property lawns for advertisement as they specialize solely in representing the tenants,the buyers and other corporate users and NOT the landlord or the owner. They have your best interest in mind and they will be working for you with the task of getting you the best deal possible. Check them out if this is something that may be of interest to you. This site will get you the deal you deserve.
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Tuesday

Hey all. So today is Tuesday, that means taking my mom shopping. She is pretty much homebound so getting her once a week to go shopping for food is a really big deal to her. I know how much she enjoys it too. We always end our day with either lunch or a coffee at a local coffee house. Boy when I am too busy for coffee or can not go for some reason, I really here about it, oh something along the lines of, I am really disappointed. As you can see I really try to keep my tuesdays open for her. It really means alot to her, and I know that she is starting to get up in age, so we really try to spend time together.

HDTV Tuesday OPP

Hey all. I was on the computer early this morning as I am a morning person. Well after I made my coffee I got on the computer to check out PPP and can you believe it, there was the HDTV Tuesday OPP. I never see them in the morning when I get up, but it was there. Did I really get it? Yeah, I did. The opportunity for the Universal Remote. This HDTV is just, well what can I say, AWESOME.
reality tv is the site you have to check out to hear more than I can say here. We all know how it works, but I was just so thrilled so see the opportunity up at the crack of dawn. During this whole month of May, PayPerPost is offering opportunities anytime of the day from noon on Tuesday til noon on Wednesday. I have even changed taking my elderly mom shopping for groceries to accomodate my being on the computer to attempt one of your great prizes. Thanks to this early morning opportunity, we can go shopping today.
Now how about our super sponsor of all these great prizes. I have to send out a huge THANK YOU to Bid4Prizes. After all, thanks to them, this great contest is being made to happen. Many thanks to Bid4Prizes.
Bid4Prizes here is the site to get on to and check out this awesome site and how they operate. With bid4prizes, the lowest unique bid on a great prize is the winner, yes that is right, the lowest. If you bid 3 cents and it is the lowest bid and no one else bids that amount, they you become the lowest unique bid and surprise, you win the bid, for a bid of 3 cents. What a great site. I love how it operates. So hats off to the sponsor for out HDTV Tuesdays.
So all you morning people that do not bother getting on PayPerPost so early in the morning because there is never a good opportunity up this early in the morning, check them out as I did. You may be the lucky one to receive something great next Tuesday. Remember these HDTV opportunities go on each and every Tuesday through the month of May. So we still have two more Tuesdays left for those of you that missed the last few. Get up early and get on PayPerPost and look for the HDTV opportunity. They are hard to locate, but it may be out there.
On a final note, one last big thank you to HDTV Tuesdays and the sponsor Bid4Prizes. I love you guys. Good Luck to the rest of you posties out here too. Remember next Tuesday too.

Pasta dinner

Hey all. Pasta dinner tonight. Just a tomato sauce, no meatballs. My sauce is simple, cook some chopped onions and garlic in EVOO for about 3 minutes. Add basil and oregano to taste, about 1 tbsp. Then add 3 small cans of tomato paste and on 46 oz. can tomato juice and 5 oz. water. Stir well and then add about one fourth cup grated locatelli cheese. Simmer for bout 15 minutes.

Free E-cards

Hey all. I was on the computer this afternoon and I came across a promotion for cards that I wanted to pass on to you all as I knew many of you would be interested.
free ecards and printable greeting cards is a site that sells e-cards, but with a twist, there is a special three-day promotion which is celebrating the site redesign of AmericanGreetings.com. And here is the great part, through May 17th all ecards, printable greeting cards, downloadable craft projects, screensavers are completely free of charge. That is right, no cost to you. What a great time to see what the site has to offer. This new site has an upgraded navigation system and an area where one can rate the cards as to the favorites. Get on the site ASAP, remember only til May 17th will if be free. Now is your chance to check out this awesome site.
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Elections

Hey all. So today is election day, the primarys, that is. Around here the kids get the day off from school, so they came with me to vote. After all, it is a privledge to vote, so get our and do you civil duty. That is how I feel. It is our duty to get out and vote. It drives me crazy when people complain about a certain political figure, but when asked if they voted, they did not. In my eyes then you have nothing to complain about. If you do not vote, then do not complain about who is in office. Do you agree?

rateGenius

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I know many of you will find useful so I wanted to pass it on to you.
refinance used car loan is a site that deals with lowering your interest rates and reducing your monthly auto payments. Best of all, this is for free. Here is some background on how they operate, this site has the ability to find a lender that will provide you with the rate, and also the term and amount to fit your particular finances. After all we are all different financially. With this plan you can even enjoy up to sixty days until your first payment begins. As I stated before this site does not charge their customers for the refinancing service. If this is something of interest to you, I urge you to check this site out.
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Tuesday

Hey all. Tuesday already. My daughter's prom was last night. It was very hectic around the house until she left. Boy did she look beautiful. Her dress a pink and was handmade and looked like a designer dress. She said the prom was fun but she is a bit on the shy side, so did not say much. L can not believe she is graduating in a few weeks. The time really flies doesn't it?

RedZee

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
RedZee - “kid-safe” Internet searches is a site that deals with providing kid safe internet searches on the computer. This site is a relatively new search engine that filters out the pornographic content that sometimes pops up from searches. It only delivers "clean" porn free searches. This is especially ideal for use with children as it assists in keeping the site safer for children. According to the site they are filling the desperate need for a quality search engine that offers clean, yet still accurate results. Check out this site and add it to your favorites as I plan to also. It is a safe site that will keep that unwanted porn ads off your computer. This is something that I find to be refreshing.
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Press Release:

RedZee raises the bar for “kid-safe” Internet searches

Major search engines have opened up an enormous variety of resources for kids and teens of all ages to find almost anything they search for. Unfortunately it has also created a new avenue for kids and teens to access pornography through these major engines. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, every year one out of every five children is sexually solicited online. One of the more common incidents on the Internet involves children searching for explicit topics that send kids to pornographic Web sites.
Major search engines allow unfiltered results and that can be a problem, especially if kids are doing the searching. This is raising concern across the nation for schools, parents and even the government. Major search engines could install filters that would stop users from typing explicit topics. Unfortunately, pornography is one of the most searched for items and this would impact their user base and there bottom line.
The Bush administration is trying to pass an Internet child protection law to stop pornographic Web sites from showing up on computers that children are using. In the process, they recently requested records from Google to see what people search for. Although Google refused to release the information, the goal was to see how often a search resulted in a pornographic link. That protection law was struck down just two years ago leaving parents, schools and teens to find ways to get good clean search results. ISE Corporation created RedZee Search (www.RedZee.com), a possible solution to this problem. RedZee, a new search engine, filters out pornographic results while delivering accurate relevant searches. “We are filling the desperate need for a quality search engine that offers clean, yet still accurate results,” says John Stewart of ISE Corporation. RedZee offers fast search results that are targeted correctly to what people are looking for. Searches for explicit or pornographic related words do not have a result. With the peace of mind this company is offering they have quickly become popular with parents, teens and schools across the country. “We take pride in knowing that people count on us to help in the struggle to clean up Internet searching as we know it,” says Stewart.
The government may never be completely successful at passing any laws to keep pornographic search results away from children. In the meantime, RedZee’s quality record sets them apart and continues to push their company to success. That’s why their mission is “to be the most accurate and the most reliable for adults, and at the same time, think of the children.”

Tuesday

Hey all. Well it is Tuesday. Tonight is the final episode of Gilmore Girls. I am looking forward to seeing it, but I believe that since they got new writers this year, it was not the same.I hate to see them go though. I plan to watch it with my daughter. Check out the final episode as you may enjoy it.

HDTV Tuesdays

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across agreat site that I know many of you will be excited about, so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
blogging is a site that deals with the PPP Opps dealing with HDTV Tuesdays. here is a little background on how it has been going down. For the past two weeks and for every Tuesday in the month of May, a random OPP will come up. You will not know it is the HDTV opp as it will not say, so you must be more careful and check them all very well. When the OPP does come up and you find it, then grab it. If you are lucky enough to get it, then take the opp and if it is approved, then you are the lucky winner of a great prize. The first two weeks, and apple tv and a sony playstation were the great prizes. Tomorrow is the next exciting tuesday and here are the great prizes, a Slingbox, Nintendo Wii, Yamaha Surround Sound System or a Logitech universal remote.
Now, the awesome site sponsoring all this. Give a big round of applause to Bid4Prizes. What a great site. Check the out here, bid4prizes . This site is awesome. You need to check them out to see what they have to offer.
Okay guys. Tomorrow is the day, it is tuesday. I sure plan on being on the computer as much as possible and I am sure you will be too. Good luck to you all. See you on the computer tomorrow.

Compass Worldwide Property

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I know many of you will find very interesting and informative, especially thse of you looking for property, so I wanted to pass it on tho you all.
properties in brazil, brazil properties, properties overseas, properties to buy overseas is a relatively new site that offers properties overseas. if any of you have though about a home overseas and did not know where to begin, then this is the site for you. They offer investment property worldwide. Anywhere that you can imagine that you may have wanted to take the plunge and have a second property in another country then here is the site for you to get started on. The site is very helpful and offers many listings. Check them out as I did and you will be pleased that you did. Good luck witht hat new property.
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Morning

Hey all again. Still have not heard if anyone won. If they did congrats to you. I have some chores to do, especially gardening, so I must go. I wish I could stay as my daughter would love the PPP prize, but oh well. Good luck all.

New magazine

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a new site that I found interesting and I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Internet Marketing Magazine is a new magazine in the internet marketing space. One important point is the it is a FREE issue. This magazine should be awesome for those of you in business. Best of all it comes with a very low subscription price of $47 a year for 12 issues. Check them out as you will be glad you did.
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Early morning

Hey all and good morning. I was checking to see if anyone won the Playstation three on PPP. I could not tell. My daughter really wanted it, but I gave up about 10:30 last night. Does anyone out there know if it is over? These opps are great but it can really tie up the day if you are trying as I was yesterday. Oh well.

DoMyStuff

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I think many of you will find awesome and I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Visit DoMyStuff.com now! is a fairly new site and here is how it works. Here at this site, you can have all your chores and errands done by someone else while you sit back, relax, and enjoy your day. No more running around doing time consuming errands, let someone else do them. What an awesome idea this is, especially for a small business that may be crunched for time so very often. This site would be perfect for them. According to the site, So many companies have relied on similar websites to outsource their business needs and in the process,saved themselves valuable time and money. Because of this site, everyone can benefit from this outsourcing trend. I love the idea.
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Hoagies

Hey all. What a beautiful spring day here. The weather is simply great. I decided to make hoagies for dinner. One special touch though is that we use cucumbers instead of lettuce as a green and also some of my homemade roasted red peppers. Roast them in the over at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. On them put italian seasoning,, EVOO, and balsalmic vinegar. Try it.

SCORE

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and came across a site that hits home for me so I wanted to pass it on as many of you may find it as helpful as I did.
reading tutors is a site that helps kids ages four to fourteen that are struggling with their grades. I have a son who was in the same situation. He has a terrible time with school, reading being one of his tough areas. This site really helped him. His attitude has changed and I am so proud of him. It has also helped his self esteem as well. If you are in this situation and know someone struggling in school, check out this site. You will be so pleased that you did.
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Tuesday

Hey all. It is tuesday. That's means Gilmore Girls is on tonight. I do not know if you heard, but there are only two episodes left and the series is over. I still enjoy the show, as does my daughter, but I can understand it coming to an end. I am going to miss the show but there are the reruns.

Escapade

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a fun site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
wigs uk, cosmetic contact lenses, costume accessories, pirate hat, 70s wigs is a site that sells fancy dress costumes. Any of you that may have a unusual or special occasion to attend then this would be the site for you. This site is based in the UK and offers the fancy dresses online. This site is rather new, but as you check out the site as I did you will be so impressed with the selection that they offer their customers. Imagine it Halloween time, the=is site would be just awesome for locating that perfect outfit. Truely unusual and very unique, this site would allow you to be the hit of the party. They offer to you the whole outfit too, hats and all. I urge you to check out this site as you will be so pleased that you did. You will also be impressed by the selection. It is awesome. Have fun with it.
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Kids Home

So my kids went to visit my older daughter and her husband this weekend. They are due home in the next hour. I spoke with them and they said they had a blast. Spent the day at an outdoor concert all day on Sunday. Sounds like fun for them, but certainly not my thing anymore. I am just glad to see them spending time with their older sis ter.

The Clark Financial Group, LLC

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I thought I should pass on to you as I feel that you may find it helpful.
stock research tools is a site that deals with is and online discount brokerage firm. They deal with providing, to the consumers a full service and a professional support at no additional cost. According to the site a unique feature that they possess is the ability to trade futures in the same account as stocks options, mutual funds, and bonds. If this is an area that may be of interest to you, I urge you to check them out as they will have your best interest in mind.

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Chicken Pot Pie

Hey all. I was on the food network so more and found a recipe that I wanted to pass on to you. It is a chicken pot pie recipe and tasted awesome. Here it is:
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Broth:
1 whole chicken, 3 pounds
1 gallon cool water
2 carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut in 2-inch pieces
1 onion, halved
1 head garlic, halved horizontally
2 turnips, halved
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 bay leaf

Pot Pie:
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch circles
1 bag frozen or fresh pearl onions, see note
1 box frozen or fresh peas, see note
Leaves from 4 fresh parsley sprigs
2 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 egg mixed with 3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano

Put the chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 1 gallon of cool water. Add the vegetables and herbs and bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim well; then simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, skimming frequently as the oil rises to the surface. What we're doing here is not only cooking the chicken but also creating the base sauce for the pot pie. Remove the chicken to a platter to cool. Continue to cook down the chicken broth for another 15 minutes to condense the flavor; you should have about 8 cups when you're finished. Using a colander, strain the chicken broth into another pot and discard the solids. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the skin and bones.

Wipe out the stockpot and put it back on the stovetop over medium heat. Melt the butter and then whisk in the flour to form a paste. This is a roux, which will act as a thickener. Now, gradually pour in 8 cups of the chicken broth, whisking the entire time to prevent lumps. Whisk and simmer for 10 minutes to cook out the starchy taste of the flour and thicken the broth; it should look like cream of chicken soup. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the shredded chicken, carrots, pearl onions, peas, and parsley. Stir to combine and turn off the heat.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured, cool surface. Invert individual crocks on the pastry sheet and, using a sharp knife, cut circles around the outside of the bowls, slightly larger than the bowl itself. Fill the crocks 3/4 of the way with the chicken mixture, making sure each serving has a nice amount of chicken, vegetables, and broth. Carefully cap each crock with a pastry circle, pressing the dough around the rim to form a seal. Lightly beat the egg with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash and brush some on the pastry. Sprinkle the pastry with the Parmigiano. Set the crocks on a cookie sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.

Notes: If using fresh pearl onions, blanch for 2 minutes in salted boiling water; then pinch the skins off -- if using frozen, run under cool water for 2 minutes to thaw.

If using fresh peas, blanch for 2 minutes in salted boiling water--if using frozen, run under cool water for 2 minutes to thaw
Try it as it is great.
Happy Cooking

Math Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I am sure will benefit many of you out there with children.
math tutors is a site that deals with math tutoring as I was no long ago part of with my son. Some background on the site, they help children ages four to fourteen
that are struggling in math as my son was. My son's experience was astounding. Prior to the SCORE program , he was struggling to just pass the class. Now he is receiving a solid B grade and has once or twice helped fellow students, something that has made him very proud to say the least. For anyone with a child struggling, I would highly recommend this program as it does work wonders for your child and through tis helps to build their self esteem.

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Monday

Hey all. I was on the computer this morning just checking things out. I was looking for some new recipes. I especially like going on the food network site. I enjoy Paula deen and Rachael Ray the most. Paula's cooking uses a lot of butter, but it can be modified some too. The other day she did a show on slow cooker recipes. Check out the archives of that show as there were some really good recipes that day.

Marketing Blog

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a new site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
social media is a marketing blog that was looking for some attention and reviews. The site deals with social media and SEO. I found the site to be impressive and loaded with information. According to the site there has been some discussion between well known bloggers/marketers about the definition of social media, and whether or not it should be called something different. The site goes on to discuss this topic among other things. I suggest you check out this site as I give it a thumbs up in its area of the internet. Good Luck with it.
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Leaving now

Hey all. My son and I are going to see my mom now. He is really excited as I tholught he would be. Children with special needs find happiness in the little things that we all take for granted. He really teaches us to enjoy the little things though. When he and I are together, we do move alot slower, but boy he is worth it. The family all thinks he is so special.

CD Review

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I believe my children would enjoy, but I want to pass on to you all too.
Madison Ambush is a site devoted to the rock band Madison Ambush. If you check out the site as I did, you will be able to enjoy their music and hear their songs. Also, check out the pictures on the site. I think that you will be impressed as I was. It is really a cleverly done site. I give the site a thumbs up and I believe you will too.
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Mom

Hey all. So I called my mom and I am going over to visit in about two hours. I told her to have the coffee on. I will probably clean and run the sweeper and she is unable to. My son , that is disabled, is joining me. She loves when he comes too. Though he is unable to speak, he can get his point across. All I will have to say is, want to go to Gram's house and his eyes light up. I will write more later as I must finish the laundry. How I hate doing it, but don't we all?

Ipod

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I think many of you will be interested in and I wanted to pass it on to you all.
30 gig ipod give away! No Joke! is a site that is giving away an Ipod a day until May 17, 2007. They are serious, no joke here. Here are the details, A 30 Gig IPod will be given away each day a day until May 17. All you have to do is open a free checking and web billpay and direct deposit at this internet site, www.addisonavenue.com. There is no purchase necessary and no catch. Check out the site, it may seem to good to be true, but guess what, it isn't.
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Sunday

Hey all. So it is Sunday morning. We just got back from breakfast. We all wanted to go out to eat, so we did. What to do with the rest of the day. I think I am going to give my mom a call and go and visit her. She is getting up in age and really enjoys the company. We can sit and have a coffee together. I will write more later as I am going to call her now.

StopYourAddiction

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
drug rehab is a newly formed twenty eight day rehab program. It is a beautiful brand new twenty eight day drug treatment program that is located in the state of Michigan. They do treat addicts from across the country. If you know anyone afflicted with this disease, then I urge you to check out this site. This may be the place that saves you or your loved one. Good luck too.
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Concert

So I am going to a concert this evening with my two sisters. They asked me and since we do not get out very often, I thought it would be fun. We are seeing the Indigo Girls. Though I have heard of them, I can not think of any of their songs off hand, but it is not about the concert, it is about hanging out with my sisters. We do not get together as often as we should now that we are older. I guess all the responsibilites in life tie us all up. Anyway, I am sure it will be a fun time. So, no time to cook dinner, so I think pizza might be the dinner of choice.

KAL Energy

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
KAL Energy website is a site that uses Indonesian infrastructure advantages to speed up business. This may sound a bit complicated, so here is a little background on the site. According to the site, KAL Energy, the site we are reading about,their mineral claims are located in a region of Indonesia called East Kalimantan. This is a region of large amounts coal exporting which has been in operation since the 1980s. According to the company, several infrastructure elements have allowed this region in Indonesia to maintain world-leading production rates. This, of course, is much to their benefit. Among these elements are the following which are according to the site, rapid rates of scale production, a minimization of front-loaded capital expenditures and a diminished unit costs in comparison to competitors. One key element to this working so posittvely for them is the close proximity of Kal Energy’s mine properties to two very key rivers in the area. These are the Mahakam and Kadang Pahu Rivers which because of the proximately provide for cheap barge transport of coal. This may sound a bit complicated, but if you read the press release that I have included, it will explain it even further.
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Press Release:

KAL Energy Uses Indonesian Infrastructure Advantages to Propel Business

A 2006 report by AME Mineral Economics states that Indonesia has become the world’s top thermal coal-producing area, taking a distinct lead over former top producers Australia and South Africa. While many in the industry might attribute the change to better mining techniques or higher quality product, the real answer lies within a somewhat surprising realm -- transportation.
“A low cost transportation infrastructure is essential to the economic exporting of coal,” states KAL Energy CEO Cameron Reynolds. “It’s one of the reasons Indonesia has jumped ahead in the market; other areas in the world have simply failed to, or can’t, overcome infrastructure constraints.”
KAL Energy’s mineral claims are located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia -- a region of active coal export since the 1980s. According to Reynolds, several infrastructure elements allow the region to maintain world-leading production rates. Among these are rapid rates of scale production, a minimization of front-loaded capital expenditures and diminished unit costs in comparison to competitors. The close proximity of Kal Energy’s mine properties to both the Mahakam and Kadang Pahu Rivers provide for low cost barge transport of coal.
“While other regions around the world are stuck at a certain level of production, places like Kalimantan, in Indonesia, continue to ramp their production massively,” says Reynolds. “It’s definitely a factor that I think investors are starting to realize.” Kal Energy has recently become a public company, trading under the symbol KALG.
KAL Energy has already secured the rights to an estimated geological resource of 192 million tons of thermal coal. This coal has been identified to have a very low sulphur and ash content which allows it to be utilized for more environmentally friendly electricity generation than many other Asian coals. They have made plans to produce and ship 200,000 tons of its product to end users in the latter half of 2007, with additional plans to scale production to 5 million tons per year within the next four years and 15 million tons per year on a long-term basis, after the successful completion of the exploration program and subsequent world class mining feasibility study. The company expects further long-term demand through Coal-to-Liquid (CTL) technologies.
“When you find an advantage, you exploit it in every way possible; and that’s exactly what we plan to do long into the future,” adds Reynolds.

Recipe

Hey all. We had turkey sausage for dinner. If you have never tried it, I urge you to, it is great. It tastes like regular pork sausage, but no fat or added calories. I cooked it in a little bit of olive oil. Turn it a couple of times. If you choose, add some sliced up onions and green peppers. Cook on medium stove temp for about 10-12 minutes. Serve with some spaghetti sauce on a hard roll. Omit the sauce if you have none. This type of sandwich is great. Try the turkey sausage, I guarantee you will never go back to pork sausage.

Appraisal360

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I wanted to pass on to you.
360 degree feedback is a unique new online service and here is how it works. This site allows employees of various companies to get feedback from their fellow workers about how their performance is at their workplace. This site can assist in two ways. One is with building confidence to the employee by receiving positive feedback from fellow employees. Number two is with assistance in dealing with bosses who just choose to not listen and also dealing with those difficult fellow employees who always have a bad effect on their workmates. If you would like to learn more about this new concept, please read the press release that I have included. it is interesting reading.


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Press Release:

Selecting and recruiting the right people for your business is important but what really matters is how well people perform once they are in the job and whether they become a positive asset to your business.
“Getting the right person to work for you is only the start of the story.” Says Richard Oppenheimer, Director of Appraisal360. “It’s easy to select someone who ticks all the right boxes on paper, but what really matters is how they interact with other members of staff, customers and suppliers once they are in the job.”
These so called soft skills are often overlooked by employers who focus hard on qualifications and CV’s. And although these hard factors are important, research shows that actual success is far more dependent on people’s Emotional Intelligence than anything else.
“Emotional Intelligence at work is all about how people conduct themselves and work together.” says Richard, “We look at aspects such as self motivation, how people manage their emotions, how they relate to other people, self awareness and their ability to coach and support others.”
Of course, the only real way to assess these things objectively is to ask other people – and that’s where the problems start. “Sometimes it can be difficult to get objective feedback for whatever reason, and so the employee doesn’t really have anywhere to start from.” Which is why Appraisal360 have introduced a new online tool which uses 360 degree feedback.
“The advantage of the Appraisal360 system,” says Richard, “is that it allows us to gather feedback confidentially from colleagues, associates, customers or indeed anyone who knows that person well.” The employee then gets a detailed report which forms a cornerstone of their training and development plan.
“We’ve found that using a 360 degree feedback system like Appraisal360 often makes a dramatic difference to the way teams of people work together. It can be immensely liberating for the individual to have an accurate appraisal of how other people perceive them – and they often gain a lot of confidence because they find that people see in them qualities that they hadn’t realised.”
Most of us can think of someone who doesn’t seem to be aware of the impact that they have on other people – but the difficulty is always finding a way of fixing the problem in an objective way that leads to a positive outcome. People are more likely to accept the messages they get from 360 degree feedback than they are from one to one discussions with the boss, which they can see as one sided or uninformed. “It’s very difficult to hide from something if everybody is saying the same thing.” says Richard Oppenheimer, Director of Appraisal360. “We generally gather feedback from six other people as well as the person themselves to compile our reports. And because it’s all done online by an outside company people can be confident that they can be honest in what they say and it won’t be taken personally.”
Some employers decide to roll out 360 degree feedback right across their workforce – with dramatic effects in many cases. Things tend to run much more smoothly when there is an open supportive culture where you work and many employers now routinely include regular 360 degree feedback as part of their staff training, development and appraisal program.
“Most major companies have been using 360 degree feedback for some time now,” says Richard, “and now you can too. The service that we offer together with Appraisal360 is quick, easy and cost effective. And it’s designed for employers who really want to see their people succeed and grow.”

Wednesday

Hey all. Well today was my weekly grocery day with my Mom. I missed the last PPP opp for the prize. Oh well. I figured that would happen. Anyway we went out for lunch too. I got soup and salad. It was really tasty. Almost as good as mine. HAHA. You jnow how it is, everything tastes good when you do not have to cook it. Or clean up for that matter. Well more to follow later. I must tend to the chores around the house.

MLM Leads

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I found interesting and I wanted to pass it on to you.
Real Time Leads is the easiest way to promote a home based marketing business. This site owned by Peak Impact Inc. and they have successfully been in business for 3 years. Their customer service is available twenty four/seven. They also have customer service people to help their customers with their lead purchase and they can get in touch with you by phone, live online chat or via e-mail. You can see how accessible they are and so available to assist you. If this is something of interest to you, I urge you to check them out. You will be glad that you did.
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Speech and Debate

Hey all. Well I just got home a little while ago. My son had his speech and debate banquet. It went well. The served desserts at intermission. Some of the kids were amazing with their speeches. A few were really funny, but the ones that were drama were so moving. To think that these are high school kids, let me tell you, they are so talented. My son's year in speech and debate was a little disappointing to him. He was too busy to put together a really good speech. I told him to hang in there as he is still a sophomore and maybe he will do better next year. Kudos to the kids that are going on to nationals.

Bid Web Directory

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
bid for placement is a site that is a web directory but works in a unique way.It sorts it's listings by their dollar amount that is submitted by the person doing the offering. This allows complete control over listing placement. the site then does the following based on the previous,the top ten listings are also shown on the homepage as an added bonus and top twenty are on the top links page. this allows you control over where your listing is placed. I urge you to check out this site. It is a unique idea that has been working wonderfully and quite successful.
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Tuesday

Hey all. Well I will have to videotape Gilmore Girls tonight. My son is in a speech and debate show. It is the end of year and is a banquet of sorts. The children perform by doing various speeches they did through the course of the year. It was really interesting last year. I expect the same from this year. Will let you know tomorrow.

Last Gem

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
North Cyprus Property is a site that deals with property in the Cyprus. It is one of the few beautiful areas that has not become commercialized. It still has the beautiful charm and slow pace of life we all love. If you have any interest in real estate, then get on this site to answer all your questions. Keep in mind that apartments cost from £30,000 and detached villas with pools can be bought for less than
£100,000. This site will assist you in any way that they can.
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