Hello everyone,
I hope you all are having a great day. I have a question. How do you feel about New Orleans holding Mardis Gras this year? Tomorrow, March 1st will be six months to the day that Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans (August 29, 2005).
I am curious how everyone feels. Personally, I think it is a positive step. New Orleans is world famous for it's Mardis Gras celebration, so for it to hold one at all, is a positive step in my opinion. And, the tourism dollars, albeit much less than in past years, will certainly help a city that is desperate for money. However, there has been a lot in the press about how the money and effort used to organize and plan Mardis Gras this year could have been used for other efforts. I am opening it up to debate. Use the comments link and tell me what you think.
I will say this. After watching the coverage of New Orleans after the hurricane hit, I was certain that Mardis Gras wouldn't happen. But, the city surprised me. I am not a big fan of Mayor Nagin nor the governor of Louisiana, but I am proud of the city for rebounding and putting it's best foot forward.
But, I want to know what you think. Let me know.
Make it a great day!
J. Anthony.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Want to Live Longer? See Glass as Half-Full
Here's another reason why reading PositivePelham.com everyday is good for your health. :)
From a story today on MSNBC.com -- "Optimism is good for the heart, a study said on Monday.
The most optimistic among a group of 545 Dutch men age 64 to 84 had a roughly 50 percent lower risk of cardiovascular death over 15 years of follow-up, according to the study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Previous research has suggested being optimistic boosts overall physical health and lowers the risk of death from all causes. A positive attitude also has been shown to help patients who suffer from heart disease caused by narrowed arteries."
One more reason why staying positive is the right thing to do. To read the complete story, go to MSNBC.com.
Make it a great day!
Make it a great day!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
When Your Hut's on Fire....
My mother forwarded this little story to me this past week. It struck a chord with me because there have been many times over the past few years when I feel as if my hut is on fire and everything seems to be lost. But, God always seems to surprise me when I find out why something really happened....
Here is the story:
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost.
He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?" Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island!
It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
Moral of the Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad or things have caused undue stress, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain, suffering, or stress. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Good luck this week. Make it a great one!
Here is the story:
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost.
He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?" Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island!
It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
Moral of the Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad or things have caused undue stress, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain, suffering, or stress. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Good luck this week. Make it a great one!
Inspirational Quote from Theodore Roosevelt
While surfing the internet today for noteworthy positive news, I came across a quote from Theodore Roosevelt about handling adversity. I think it is a fitting way to begin your week by reading and taking to heart his message:
It is not the critic who counts,
nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,
whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again;
who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly,
so that his place shall never be with those timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.
- Theodore Roosevelt
nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,
whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again;
who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly,
so that his place shall never be with those timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.
- Theodore Roosevelt
No matter what challenges life throws at you this week, give it your best, and you'll be a winner either way. I close with a quote from the greatest college football coach of all-time, Paul Bear Bryant:
If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.
- Paul Bear Bryant
- Paul Bear Bryant
Make it a great week!
J. Anthony
J. Anthony
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Autistic Teen Scores 20 in Basketball Game
Now this is the stuff that dreams are made of. Did you see this story? It is fantastic to read. The story comes from WTOPnews.com.
"Jason McElwain had done everything he was asked to do for the Greece Athena High School basketball team — keep the stats, run the clock, hand out water bottles.
That all changed last week for the team manager in the final home game of the season. The 17-year-old senior, who is autistic and usually sits on the bench in a white shirt and black tie, put on a uniform and entered the game with his team way ahead.
McElwain proceeded to hit six 3-point shots, finished with 20 points and was carried off the court on his teammates' shoulders.
"I ended my career on the right note," he told The Associated Press by phone Thursday. "I was really hotter than a pistol!"
He performed this amazing feat with only 4 minutes to go in the game!
To read the entire story of this inspiring and amazing teen, go to WTOPnews.com.
Make it a great day!
"Jason McElwain had done everything he was asked to do for the Greece Athena High School basketball team — keep the stats, run the clock, hand out water bottles.
That all changed last week for the team manager in the final home game of the season. The 17-year-old senior, who is autistic and usually sits on the bench in a white shirt and black tie, put on a uniform and entered the game with his team way ahead.
McElwain proceeded to hit six 3-point shots, finished with 20 points and was carried off the court on his teammates' shoulders.
"I ended my career on the right note," he told The Associated Press by phone Thursday. "I was really hotter than a pistol!"
He performed this amazing feat with only 4 minutes to go in the game!
To read the entire story of this inspiring and amazing teen, go to WTOPnews.com.
Make it a great day!
Apolo Anton Ohno Wins Gold in His Last Race in Winter Olympics
From Yahoo! News -- "Leading from start to finish, Apolo Anton Ohno made this another Olympics to remember when he upset favored South Korean Ahn Hyun-soo to win the gold medal in 500-meter short track speedskating Saturday night."
With this win, Ohno has now won four Olympic medals for the United States in his career. A phenomenal feat for any athlete. Congratulations Apolo. Great job!
Read all about his win on Yahoo! News.
Make it a great Saturday!
With this win, Ohno has now won four Olympic medals for the United States in his career. A phenomenal feat for any athlete. Congratulations Apolo. Great job!
Read all about his win on Yahoo! News.
Make it a great Saturday!
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Horse Rescues Owner Injured by Another Horse
Buddy to the rescue! Here is a video from CNN.com about a horse named Buddy who rescued his owner after she had been bucked off another horse. Not only did he help her our of the ring, but he also opened two doors with his mouth and waited with her while she called for help on the phone. It's a pretty cool story. To watch the interview, go to this page on CNN.com.
Make it a great day!
Make it a great day!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Nebraska Co-Workers Share $365M Jackpot
From HappyNews.com -- "Eight workers at a Nebraska meat processing plant claimed the record $365 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday that, if split evenly, would give each about $15.5 million after taxes."
Congratulations! Don't spend it all in one place. To read more about the eight winners, go to HappyNews.com.
Make it a great day!
Congratulations! Don't spend it all in one place. To read more about the eight winners, go to HappyNews.com.
Make it a great day!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Cool Runnings....Jamaican Wins Medal at Winter Olympics
Do you remember the movie Cool Runnings starring the late John Candy? It was a movie about a Jamaican bobsled team that goes to the Winter Olympics. Well, the Jamaican team may not have won a medal, but the first Jamaican now has.
From HappyNews.com -- "Lascelles Brown, who pushed sleds for Jamaica from 1999 until 2004, helped Canada win a silver medal in two-man bobsledding Sunday night, only about a month after he obtained citizenship and earned the right to represent his new homeland in the Turin Games."
To read more about Lascelles' performance, go to HappyNews.com.
Good luck today. Make it a great one!
From HappyNews.com -- "Lascelles Brown, who pushed sleds for Jamaica from 1999 until 2004, helped Canada win a silver medal in two-man bobsledding Sunday night, only about a month after he obtained citizenship and earned the right to represent his new homeland in the Turin Games."
To read more about Lascelles' performance, go to HappyNews.com.
Good luck today. Make it a great one!
Monday, February 20, 2006
You're Never Too Old for Dodgeball
Do you remember how fun dodgeball and kickball were when you were in elementary school? It seems that many adults are finding that the same ole' boring routine of going to the gym and riding a stationary bike or the stairmaster isn't cutting it anymore.
More and more adults are finding activities like gymnastics, dodgeball, kickball and other "fun" sports to get their physical fitness exercise. Here is an excerpt from an article on Yahoo! News:
"Whether reviving a childhood passion or following the leads of their own children, more adults are stepping off the sidelines onto gym mats, playing fields and ice rinks. Small-town instructors and national sports organizations report a spike in adult participation in sports generally dominated by kids.
"I used to go to the gym but it turned into a chore," said Daniel Lewis, a 26-year-old New York University law student who attended a recent gymnastics class with Lin at the Chelsea Piers recreation complex on Manhattan's Hudson River shore. "With gymnastics, you're getting great exercise and also learning real skills."
Chelsea Piers' 25,000-square-foot gymnastics facility advertises the largest adult gymnastics program in the country, attracting both first-timers and professionals. Classes are split nearly evenly between men and women, instructors said. Participants hail the sport's almost meditative effects, but the regulars' sharply defined muscles point up other benefits.
Other activities focus more on fun than physical discipline. The Seattle-based group Underdog Sports offers adult leagues for elementary-school staples - dodgeball, kickball and flag football.
Its kickball league, with members ranging in age from their 20s to 60s, had 150 participating teams in Washington last year, said its director, Lawrence Martin." To read the complete article, go to Yahoo! News.
Sounds like fun to me. I know a few friends I'd love to play dodgeball with. :)
So, get off your tail and get out and find something fun to do. Be a kid again.
Make it a great day!
More and more adults are finding activities like gymnastics, dodgeball, kickball and other "fun" sports to get their physical fitness exercise. Here is an excerpt from an article on Yahoo! News:
"Whether reviving a childhood passion or following the leads of their own children, more adults are stepping off the sidelines onto gym mats, playing fields and ice rinks. Small-town instructors and national sports organizations report a spike in adult participation in sports generally dominated by kids.
"I used to go to the gym but it turned into a chore," said Daniel Lewis, a 26-year-old New York University law student who attended a recent gymnastics class with Lin at the Chelsea Piers recreation complex on Manhattan's Hudson River shore. "With gymnastics, you're getting great exercise and also learning real skills."
Chelsea Piers' 25,000-square-foot gymnastics facility advertises the largest adult gymnastics program in the country, attracting both first-timers and professionals. Classes are split nearly evenly between men and women, instructors said. Participants hail the sport's almost meditative effects, but the regulars' sharply defined muscles point up other benefits.
Other activities focus more on fun than physical discipline. The Seattle-based group Underdog Sports offers adult leagues for elementary-school staples - dodgeball, kickball and flag football.
Its kickball league, with members ranging in age from their 20s to 60s, had 150 participating teams in Washington last year, said its director, Lawrence Martin." To read the complete article, go to Yahoo! News.
Sounds like fun to me. I know a few friends I'd love to play dodgeball with. :)
So, get off your tail and get out and find something fun to do. Be a kid again.
Make it a great day!
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Tapes Show Saddam's Son-in-Law Admitted WMD Deception
How much more proof has to come out before President Bush's critics will admit that they were wrong to accuse the President of lying about Weapons of Mass Destruction? Maybe this article and story will be the end of it. The story is from ABCNews. Saddam Hussein's son-in-law, who was in control of Iraq's weapons program, admitted on tape that they had Weapons of Mass Destruction and they deliberately hid the information from the U.N. and America.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
This is Saddams' son-in-law speaking to Saddam:
"I go back to the question of whether we should reveal everything or continue to be silent. Sir, since the meeting has taken this direction, I would say it is in our interest not to reveal. Not just out of fear of disclosing the technology we achieved, or to hide it for future work. No. The game has gone on for too long. And now it has become clear to many officials of countries that are coerced to work with America…"
Earlier in the article, here is another quote from him:
"Not the type of the weapons, not the volume of the materials we imported, not the volume of the production we told them about, not the volume of use. None of this was correct. They don't know any of this. We did not say we used them on Iran. We did not reveal the volume of the chemical weapons that we had produced. We did not reveal the type of the chemical weapons. We did not reveal the truth about the volume of the imported materials."
It makes me sick that evidence like this is completely ignored by critics of President Bush. Whether you like him or not, facts are facts. Saddam used chemical weapons against his own people. That is a fact. He would have used them against Israel, the U.S. or any other country he didn't like if he had been given the opportunity.
To read the complete text from the article, go to ABCNews.com.
Have a great day and keep our soldiers in your thoughts and prayers. They are fighting to protect us and our way of life. That is a fact!
J. Anthony
P.S. I apologize for the somewhat negative story, but I believe that for us to live a more positive life, it is important for citizens in the United States to stand up and make our feelings known when other citizens and politicians ignore facts for political reasons.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
This is Saddams' son-in-law speaking to Saddam:
"I go back to the question of whether we should reveal everything or continue to be silent. Sir, since the meeting has taken this direction, I would say it is in our interest not to reveal. Not just out of fear of disclosing the technology we achieved, or to hide it for future work. No. The game has gone on for too long. And now it has become clear to many officials of countries that are coerced to work with America…"
Earlier in the article, here is another quote from him:
"Not the type of the weapons, not the volume of the materials we imported, not the volume of the production we told them about, not the volume of use. None of this was correct. They don't know any of this. We did not say we used them on Iran. We did not reveal the volume of the chemical weapons that we had produced. We did not reveal the type of the chemical weapons. We did not reveal the truth about the volume of the imported materials."
It makes me sick that evidence like this is completely ignored by critics of President Bush. Whether you like him or not, facts are facts. Saddam used chemical weapons against his own people. That is a fact. He would have used them against Israel, the U.S. or any other country he didn't like if he had been given the opportunity.
To read the complete text from the article, go to ABCNews.com.
Have a great day and keep our soldiers in your thoughts and prayers. They are fighting to protect us and our way of life. That is a fact!
J. Anthony
P.S. I apologize for the somewhat negative story, but I believe that for us to live a more positive life, it is important for citizens in the United States to stand up and make our feelings known when other citizens and politicians ignore facts for political reasons.
Stories Making News on HappyNews.com This Week
I thought today I would re-cap some of the stories that made news on HappyNews.com. If you aren't familiar with HappyNews.com, it's a site that was started not too long before I started PositivePelham.com. Same premise, but on a much larger scale. Like me, they cover positive news stories from around the world. Here are some of the stories they featured last week:
Good luck today. Make it a great one!
- Over 2 million people were expected to attend a free Rolling Stones concert on Copacabana Beach. Click here to read story.
- Christmas may have already passed this year, but that doesn’t stop Secret Santa and his son from collecting nearly $23,000 in donations for the Desert Mission Food Bank in Phoenix. Click here to read story.
- A cruise ship sailing near this Caribbean resort city on Friday rescued 22 Cubans who became lost in international waters while attempting to reach the United States. Click here to read story.
- 'America Support You' links troops to help -- The green button on the 'America Supports You' web site takes military members to a long list of resources and America Supports You partners, all standing by and ready to help... Click here to read story.
Good luck today. Make it a great one!
Saturday, February 18, 2006
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Labels: Bill Clinton, Comedy, Frank Caliendo, Funny Videos, George W. Bush, Impersonations, Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw
Labels: Bill Clinton, Comedy, Frank Caliendo, Funny Videos, George W. Bush, Impersonations, Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw
Have you ever heard of Frank Caliendo? If you haven't, you are in for a treat. His impressions of George Bush, Bill Clinton, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson and many others are hilarious. He's featured on FOX Sports Sunday football coverage and on MADtv. I thought a good laugh would be a good way to start your Saturday off right. Go to his website located at www.frankcaliendo.com and check out some of the clips. They are hilarious.
And, make it a great day!
And, make it a great day!
Friday, February 17, 2006
Seth Wescott Wins Gold Medal and Other News Stories
Good morning and Happy Friday to you! Here are some of the stories making headlines today:
- Did you see Seth Wescott win the Gold medal in Snowboard Cross last night at the Olympics? I love snowboarding, so this was an exciting event to watch. Read more about Seth's win on NBCOlympics.com.
- I am not a huge figure skating fan, but my wife is a wonderful figure skater, so I have learned more about the sport and watched the men's final last night. What I was impressed with was the struggles and sacrifices that the men's gold medal winner, Yevgney Plushenko, has endured to ascend to the upper eschelon of his sport. If you haven't heard his story, it's impressive. At a very young age, he moved from his small home near Siberia to St. Petersburg and started training with the world renowned coach, Aleksei Mishin. He had to leave his family behind, but always vowed he would make them proud and win the gold medal. He has now done just that. Click here to read more about his life.
- I knew firefighters had to do a variety of jobs like fighting fires, rescuing cats stuck in trees, but how about this one... Rescuing a Valentine stuck in a tree! This is a heartwarming story about a young boy who sent up a Valentine in a balloon in honor of his mother who died from cancer. Unfortunately, the balloon became entangled in a tree. However, the fire department arrived to save the day. Read the entire story on HappyNews.com.
- Tiger Woods opened a new $11 million, 35,000-square-foot learning facility near Anaheim, California this week. He donated $5 million dollars of his own money to the project. I have been a big fan of Tiger's ever since he joined the tour, and this story makes me like him even more. Good job Tiger. Keep up the good work. For more on the center, visit the center's website at www.twlc.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Rufus the Bull Terrier Wins Best in Show
Talk about a face only a mother can love.... Check out Rufus the Bull Terrier! He won best of show at the Westminster Dog Show last night. Rufus' biggest selling point was his head was perfectly shaped like an egg. Apparently, that is good for bull terriers. As the article from ABCNews.com says, "Rufus' selling point? His head perfectly shaped like an egg.
"The classic profile of a colored bull terrier," judge James Reynolds said.
Rufus was the first dog in his breed to win at the nation's most prestigious show. Handler Kathy Kirk said she was "ready to pass out" from the pressure, but her nearly 6-year-old dog that she playfully calls "Puppyhead" seemed to take it all in stride.
He stacked in style holding his pose for the judge and wagged his tail when he won. Later, he'll surely "hucklebuck" that's how Kirk describes how he jumps up and bangs his behind into a door." To continue reading about Rufus, go to ABCNews.com.
Congratulations Rufus! I am sure you are having a great day today!
"The classic profile of a colored bull terrier," judge James Reynolds said.
Rufus was the first dog in his breed to win at the nation's most prestigious show. Handler Kathy Kirk said she was "ready to pass out" from the pressure, but her nearly 6-year-old dog that she playfully calls "Puppyhead" seemed to take it all in stride.
He stacked in style holding his pose for the judge and wagged his tail when he won. Later, he'll surely "hucklebuck" that's how Kirk describes how he jumps up and bangs his behind into a door." To continue reading about Rufus, go to ABCNews.com.
Congratulations Rufus! I am sure you are having a great day today!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Sago Mine Survivor Learning to Speak Again
From Yahoo! News -- "The survivor of the Sago Mine disaster is slowly learning to speak again, answering questions and learning to articulate words at a rehabilitation hospital, a family spokeswoman said Wednesday."
"Randal L. McCloy Jr., 26, sometimes responds with a single word, but also uses phrases to answer relatives and therapists, said Aly Goodwin Gregg, a spokeswoman for McCloy's family. Some of his communication is clear, but much is still difficult to understand.
"His family is ecstatic with what's coming now," Gregg said. "It's wonderful to say, 'Do you want more chicken fingers?' and for him to be able to say no."
To read more about this miners story, go to Yahoo! News.
Make it a great day!
"Randal L. McCloy Jr., 26, sometimes responds with a single word, but also uses phrases to answer relatives and therapists, said Aly Goodwin Gregg, a spokeswoman for McCloy's family. Some of his communication is clear, but much is still difficult to understand.
"His family is ecstatic with what's coming now," Gregg said. "It's wonderful to say, 'Do you want more chicken fingers?' and for him to be able to say no."
To read more about this miners story, go to Yahoo! News.
Make it a great day!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Where Did Valentine's Day Come From?
Wondering how Valentine's Day came about? HappyNews.com has a great article about the history of Valentine's Day. Here are some of the highlights from the article:
"It shouldn't surprise you that it all began in Rome, Italy in the second half of the third century. Italian being referred to as a Romance language, the holiday is credited to none other than St. Valentine, the patron saint of amore.' Today the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred."
"Emperor Claudius II (not a very nice person), whose reign lasted from approximately 268-270 A.D., historians theorize, banned marriage completely. A Roman priest named Valentine thought the Emperor's decree unjust and just plain mean. In spite of all this, Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
While in jail waiting to be put to death, a young girl came to visit him regularly. Valentine was quite taken with her, and she turned out to be the jailor's daughter. He did not get to see her one last time before he met the grim reaper, but he did write her a letter and signed it, "From your Valentine".
To read the complete article, go to HappyNews.com.
Happy Valentine's Day to you all!
Make it a great day!
"It shouldn't surprise you that it all began in Rome, Italy in the second half of the third century. Italian being referred to as a Romance language, the holiday is credited to none other than St. Valentine, the patron saint of amore.' Today the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred."
"Emperor Claudius II (not a very nice person), whose reign lasted from approximately 268-270 A.D., historians theorize, banned marriage completely. A Roman priest named Valentine thought the Emperor's decree unjust and just plain mean. In spite of all this, Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
While in jail waiting to be put to death, a young girl came to visit him regularly. Valentine was quite taken with her, and she turned out to be the jailor's daughter. He did not get to see her one last time before he met the grim reaper, but he did write her a letter and signed it, "From your Valentine".
To read the complete article, go to HappyNews.com.
Happy Valentine's Day to you all!
Make it a great day!
The Incredible Hulk - A Sheriff's Deputy
Don't make him mad....
How about this story from USAToday.com -- "The Incredible Hulk is now a county sheriff's department reserve deputy. Lou Ferrigno, 54, who played the green-skinned monster on the CBS TV show from 1977 to 1982, was sworn in during a ceremony Monday night.
"My father was a police officer with the New York Police Department; I've always had a high respect for officers," Ferrigno told The Associated Press. "I want to give back to the community, and I want to work with young kids, help them get off drugs."
It's nice to see someone from Hollywood doing something good for a change. To read more about this story, visit USAToday.com.
Make it a great day!
How about this story from USAToday.com -- "The Incredible Hulk is now a county sheriff's department reserve deputy. Lou Ferrigno, 54, who played the green-skinned monster on the CBS TV show from 1977 to 1982, was sworn in during a ceremony Monday night.
"My father was a police officer with the New York Police Department; I've always had a high respect for officers," Ferrigno told The Associated Press. "I want to give back to the community, and I want to work with young kids, help them get off drugs."
It's nice to see someone from Hollywood doing something good for a change. To read more about this story, visit USAToday.com.
Make it a great day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish my wife a happy Valentine's Day. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire life. This year, we will be celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary. We've had some ups and downs, but through it all, we've stuck together. I love you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Make it a wonderful day!
J. Anthony
Make it a wonderful day!
J. Anthony
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Share the PositivePelham.com Message
I'm proud to announce the opening of the PositivePelham.com Online Store. Want to help me spread a positive message around the world? How about wearing a PositivePelham.com T-Shirt? Or, maybe you'd rather share the message with a bumper sticker on your car.
Check out the store and help me spread a positive message around the world. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you and make it a great day!
J. Anthony
Check out the store and help me spread a positive message around the world. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you and make it a great day!
J. Anthony
Pray and Grow Rich
I ran across a book review today while browsing NewsMax.com. If you aren't familiar with NewsMax.com, you might want to check it out. Even if you aren't a Republican, you still might enjoy many of the articles.
The review I ran into today was for a book by Richard Gaylord Briley called "Pray and Grow Rich." I have not read the book yet myself, but after reading the review, I think I may purchase it. Has anyone already read it? If you have, please give us your review. You can by clicking on the Comments link at the bottom of this post.
Here are some excerpts from the review on NewsMax.com:
"When God wants something done, He always gives it to ONE PERSON to do—a Moses, a Peter, a Paul, a David, a Gideon, a Mary. Had you noticed?
In Pray and Be Rich, Dr. Richard Gaylord Briley reveals a startling Biblical truth that has great implications for your life:
One person, committed to a goal, is all God needs to change the world.
He’s done it many times. And if history turns many more pages, He’ll surely do it again. At the very least, you and God together can change your world.
The new audio program – Pray and Be Rich – is about one person—YOU—and the success plans that God has for all who believe, pray and act on the message of the Bible."
"In Pray and Be Rich, Dr. Briley unlocks the Bible’s secrets about wealth, its use and abuse.
It astonishes many that Jesus spoke more about wise use of our possessions (our wealth) than any other subject. Riches are extensions of whatever we make of ourselves. Wealth is extra power to use for good or evil.
All babies are born poor. But as you’ll find out in Pray and Be Rich, five percent of them, in free societies, grow up to be richer than the rest.
This widely-ignored fact gives extra hope for success to anyone with a clear goal in life."
To continue reading this review, go to NewsMax.com. If you'd like to purchase a copy of the book, you can by visiting Amazon.com.
Good luck and as always, make it a great day!
The review I ran into today was for a book by Richard Gaylord Briley called "Pray and Grow Rich." I have not read the book yet myself, but after reading the review, I think I may purchase it. Has anyone already read it? If you have, please give us your review. You can by clicking on the Comments link at the bottom of this post.
Here are some excerpts from the review on NewsMax.com:
"When God wants something done, He always gives it to ONE PERSON to do—a Moses, a Peter, a Paul, a David, a Gideon, a Mary. Had you noticed?
In Pray and Be Rich, Dr. Richard Gaylord Briley reveals a startling Biblical truth that has great implications for your life:
One person, committed to a goal, is all God needs to change the world.
He’s done it many times. And if history turns many more pages, He’ll surely do it again. At the very least, you and God together can change your world.
The new audio program – Pray and Be Rich – is about one person—YOU—and the success plans that God has for all who believe, pray and act on the message of the Bible."
"In Pray and Be Rich, Dr. Briley unlocks the Bible’s secrets about wealth, its use and abuse.
It astonishes many that Jesus spoke more about wise use of our possessions (our wealth) than any other subject. Riches are extensions of whatever we make of ourselves. Wealth is extra power to use for good or evil.
All babies are born poor. But as you’ll find out in Pray and Be Rich, five percent of them, in free societies, grow up to be richer than the rest.
This widely-ignored fact gives extra hope for success to anyone with a clear goal in life."
To continue reading this review, go to NewsMax.com. If you'd like to purchase a copy of the book, you can by visiting Amazon.com.
Good luck and as always, make it a great day!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Need a Pick Me Up?
This is my dog Biscuit. Anytime I am feeling a little down and out, one look at Biscuit will immediately put a smile on my face. If you don't have a dog, I would encourage you to get one. They are the most loyal companions you'll ever find.No matter how the world has treated you, your dog will always treat you like a king. All they want is to have fun with you. A neat concept, huh? We can all learn a lot from our four-legged friends. Life is meant to be fun! Enjoy every minute, and if possible bring a dog into the picture. They'll bring you more joy than you'll ever know.
Make it a great day!
Top 10 Winter Resorts for Lovers
My wife and I love to snow ski. Unfortunately, our careers don't allow us to go as often as we'd like, but we hope to go again in the next couple of years. However, as Valentine's Day approaches, MSNBC.com ran an article just in time for the big V-Day featuring the Top 10 Winter Resorts for Lovers.
If you are searching for something romantic to do with your husband or wife, a trip to one of their featured resorts would be a romantic homerun! Here are their Top Ten Winter Resorts for Lovers (They divide the list into East and West Resorts):
If you are searching for something romantic to do with your husband or wife, a trip to one of their featured resorts would be a romantic homerun! Here are their Top Ten Winter Resorts for Lovers (They divide the list into East and West Resorts):
Most Romantic in the West
Most Romantic in the East
Good luck and if you decide to go to one of the above mentioned resorts, have a wonderful time!
Make it a great day!
- Sun Valley, Idaho
- Crested Butte, Colorado
- Taos, New Mexico
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming (My favorite)
- Banff, Lake Louise
Most Romantic in the East
- Quebec City
- Bretton Woods with its Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire
- Manchester/Stratton, Vermont
- Tremblant (Near Montreal)
- Lake Placid, New York
Good luck and if you decide to go to one of the above mentioned resorts, have a wonderful time!
Make it a great day!
Friday, February 10, 2006
Chase Your Passion, Not Your Pension
Today, I'd like to share a quote I gathered from the customer service seminar I went to yesterday. The quote is from Edward James Olmos. If you don't know who he is, he played Lt. Martin Castillo on Miami Vice opposite Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. He was also in a great movie from 1988 titled Stand and Deliver. If you've never seen it, you need to watch it. It's an inspirational film.
Mr. Olmos was giving the commencement address at a college. Here is what he said:
Whatever you do, Make it a great day!
Mr. Olmos was giving the commencement address at a college. Here is what he said:
"Please never, ever work for money. Please don't just get a job. A job is something that many of you had while you worked your way through college. A job is something you do for money. But a career is something you do because you're inspired to do it. You want to do it, you love doing it, you're excited when you do it. And you'd do it even if you were paid nothing beyond food and the basics. You'd do it because it's your life."
"Chase your passion, not your pension." - Edward James Olmos.
"Chase your passion, not your pension." - Edward James Olmos.
Whatever you do, Make it a great day!
Kitten Goes Undercover in Vet Scam Probe
From Yahoo! News -- He came from the streets of Brooklyn, a cool customer on four legs, the perfect bait for a sting on a fake veterinarian.
Authorities on Wednesday introduced the 8-month-old former stray cat that posed as a would-be patient while police investigated a college student accused of treating pets without a license.
At a news conference, Fred sported a tiny badge on his collar as he posed for photos with owner Carol Moran, a prosecutor.
"He's pretty easygoing, a real Brooklyn guy," Moran said.
Fred shared the spotlight with Burt the Boston terrier, an alleged victim of Steven Vassall, 28, who was arrested last week and released on $2,500 bail. To continue reading this story, go to Yahoo!News.com.
Make it a great day!
Meet Fred, undercover kitten.
Authorities on Wednesday introduced the 8-month-old former stray cat that posed as a would-be patient while police investigated a college student accused of treating pets without a license.
At a news conference, Fred sported a tiny badge on his collar as he posed for photos with owner Carol Moran, a prosecutor.
"He's pretty easygoing, a real Brooklyn guy," Moran said.
Fred shared the spotlight with Burt the Boston terrier, an alleged victim of Steven Vassall, 28, who was arrested last week and released on $2,500 bail. To continue reading this story, go to Yahoo!News.com.
Make it a great day!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Customer Service - Where did it go?
I attended a seminar yesterday on Customer Service. My expectations were that it would be filled with tips to help employees become better at providing customer service. My expectations were blown away. The gentleman who led the seminar was fantastic. I thought I would share one of the topics covered during the seminar as it applies to everyone no matter what you do for a living.
One section from the seminar was titled, "Quality Customer Service is ATTITUDE". Whatever you do, do it with a positive attitude. If you don't enjoy what it is you do, then do something else. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Life is too short to be miserable at a job you hate.
Think of it this way, let's say you start working at the age of 22 and retire at the age of 65. That's 43 years working. During that time, even if you take 2 weeks off a year for vacation, you still will work 10,578 days as opposed to having 4,482 days off, which includes 2 weeks a year vacation and weekend days. That means you will work 58% of your life for 43 years! Why in the world would you spend over half of your life doing something you hate?
The speaker related the following story to illustrate how you can enjoy anything with the right attitude. He is from a small town in south Georgia. At a local barbecue restaurant where he frequently goes with his wife and granddaughter, the same man worked as a volunteer greeter for years. Every time he walked in the restaurant with his granddaughter, the greeter always greeted them in an enthusiastic way and always remembered his granddaughters name. This really delighted his granddaughter.
Recently, the man passed away. By the world's standards, this man was a nobody. All he did was enthusiastically greet people at the door of a barbecue restaurant. However, at his funeral, a huge line of Georgia State Patrol cars were lined up and leading the funeral progression. The reason... The restaurant was a frequent stop for the patrolmen while on duty. He touched their lives so much that they all wanted to be there at his funeral.
In short, Customer Service is being nice to people and treating them the way you would want to be treated. Sound familiar?
I'll share some other stories from the seminar in upcoming posts.
Until tomorrow, make it a great day!
One section from the seminar was titled, "Quality Customer Service is ATTITUDE". Whatever you do, do it with a positive attitude. If you don't enjoy what it is you do, then do something else. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Life is too short to be miserable at a job you hate.
Think of it this way, let's say you start working at the age of 22 and retire at the age of 65. That's 43 years working. During that time, even if you take 2 weeks off a year for vacation, you still will work 10,578 days as opposed to having 4,482 days off, which includes 2 weeks a year vacation and weekend days. That means you will work 58% of your life for 43 years! Why in the world would you spend over half of your life doing something you hate?
The speaker related the following story to illustrate how you can enjoy anything with the right attitude. He is from a small town in south Georgia. At a local barbecue restaurant where he frequently goes with his wife and granddaughter, the same man worked as a volunteer greeter for years. Every time he walked in the restaurant with his granddaughter, the greeter always greeted them in an enthusiastic way and always remembered his granddaughters name. This really delighted his granddaughter.
Recently, the man passed away. By the world's standards, this man was a nobody. All he did was enthusiastically greet people at the door of a barbecue restaurant. However, at his funeral, a huge line of Georgia State Patrol cars were lined up and leading the funeral progression. The reason... The restaurant was a frequent stop for the patrolmen while on duty. He touched their lives so much that they all wanted to be there at his funeral.
In short, Customer Service is being nice to people and treating them the way you would want to be treated. Sound familiar?
The golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I'll share some other stories from the seminar in upcoming posts.
Until tomorrow, make it a great day!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Bosnian Ski Resort Helps Heal War Wounds
Remember the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo in 1984? I was only 14 years old, but I remember them. It's hard to believe that just a few short years after the Olympics, the area was devastated by the Bosnian War.
An article today from WashingtonPost.com shows how the resort is helping heal those old war wounds. Here are some excerpts from the article:
"In 1984, this ski resort hosted some of the world's top athletes at the Sarajevo Olympics. Just a few years later, notorious war commanders and their troops took shelter here, turning a symbol of harmony into one of ethnic hatred. Today, as another Winter Olympics begins this week in nearby Italy, Jahorina's ski slopes are slowly becoming trails to reconciliation as skiers from all countries of the former Yugoslavia come to ski and put the past behind.
At bars and cafes, Slavic Muslims, Croats, Serbs, Slovenes, Macedonians sit next to one another and sip tea or the traditional Bosnian plum brandy, sljivovica."
"Drinking tea at a bar, Dzenan Hadzic, a 43-year-old Bosnian Muslim, talked about the changing mood on the slopes.
"When the war ended I thought I would never again come to Jahorina and ski here. I was afraid that someone might attack me because I am Muslim and to be honest I did not want to come here and spend my money in Serb territory," he said.
"I still remember when I came for the first time in 1996 skiing season, I was masked with a turtle neck and goggles so nobody could recognize me. But things changed and now I feel just as much at home here as I do in Sarajevo." To read the complete article, go to WashingtonPost.com.
It's nice to see the area can rise from the ashes of a war and once again become a tourist destination. It brings new hope to the possibility that Iraq might one day become a viable tourist destination. We shall see...
Make it a great day!
An article today from WashingtonPost.com shows how the resort is helping heal those old war wounds. Here are some excerpts from the article:
"In 1984, this ski resort hosted some of the world's top athletes at the Sarajevo Olympics. Just a few years later, notorious war commanders and their troops took shelter here, turning a symbol of harmony into one of ethnic hatred. Today, as another Winter Olympics begins this week in nearby Italy, Jahorina's ski slopes are slowly becoming trails to reconciliation as skiers from all countries of the former Yugoslavia come to ski and put the past behind.
At bars and cafes, Slavic Muslims, Croats, Serbs, Slovenes, Macedonians sit next to one another and sip tea or the traditional Bosnian plum brandy, sljivovica."
"Drinking tea at a bar, Dzenan Hadzic, a 43-year-old Bosnian Muslim, talked about the changing mood on the slopes.
"When the war ended I thought I would never again come to Jahorina and ski here. I was afraid that someone might attack me because I am Muslim and to be honest I did not want to come here and spend my money in Serb territory," he said.
"I still remember when I came for the first time in 1996 skiing season, I was masked with a turtle neck and goggles so nobody could recognize me. But things changed and now I feel just as much at home here as I do in Sarajevo." To read the complete article, go to WashingtonPost.com.
It's nice to see the area can rise from the ashes of a war and once again become a tourist destination. It brings new hope to the possibility that Iraq might one day become a viable tourist destination. We shall see...
Make it a great day!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Remembering Coretta Scott King - The First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement
The world said goodbye today to Coretta Scott King, the late widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There were numerous news agencies covering the proceedings today, and I thought I would share some of the different perspectives written about Mrs. King. Most news stories chose to focus on the positives of her life and the movement she helped spawn. She was a lady of great class and will be sorely missed.
From the New York Times -- Four Presidents Join Mourners at Funeral of Coretta Scott King
From Yahoo! News -- Bush Pays Tribute to Coretta Scott King
From the Los Angeles Times -- Religious Progressives, the Next Generation
From the BBC -- In pictures: Coretta Scott King's funeral
Finally, USAToday has a very nice photo gallery from the funeral today. You can view it by going to this section on USAToday.com.
I'll close today's post by simply quoting the last paragraph of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech:
Make it a great day!
From the New York Times -- Four Presidents Join Mourners at Funeral of Coretta Scott King
From Yahoo! News -- Bush Pays Tribute to Coretta Scott King
From the Los Angeles Times -- Religious Progressives, the Next Generation
From the BBC -- In pictures: Coretta Scott King's funeral
Finally, USAToday has a very nice photo gallery from the funeral today. You can view it by going to this section on USAToday.com.
I'll close today's post by simply quoting the last paragraph of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech:
"And when this happens, When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"
Make it a great day!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Enlarge Your Vision
As I mentioned in a post from last year, I am a big fan of Joel Osteen. I think he is a great motivational speaker who happens to be a pastor. His book, Live Your Best Life Now, is divided up into seven steps. On my way into work today, I was listening to the first CD from the audio book, which talks about the first step to living your best life now. It's called Enlarging Your Vision.
What does this mean? Quite simply, it means you need to step out of your comfort zone and dream big. One way Joel puts it is, "If you can't conceive it on the inside, you'll never receive it on the outside." We've all heard friends or family say something like, "I can't do that... Or, that'll never happen to me." You know what, it won't. If you don't believe it can happen, it won't. But, if you believe it can and will happen, it will. It might not happen right away, but God has a way of rewarding those who believe in themselves and trust in him.
Good luck and make it a great day!
What does this mean? Quite simply, it means you need to step out of your comfort zone and dream big. One way Joel puts it is, "If you can't conceive it on the inside, you'll never receive it on the outside." We've all heard friends or family say something like, "I can't do that... Or, that'll never happen to me." You know what, it won't. If you don't believe it can happen, it won't. But, if you believe it can and will happen, it will. It might not happen right away, but God has a way of rewarding those who believe in themselves and trust in him.
So, start enlarging your vision today. Step out of your comfort zone and go for it. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Don't let your fear prevent you from living the life you've always wanted.
Good luck and make it a great day!
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Go Seahawks!
Today's the big day. Super Bowl Sunday! I hope you all enjoy the game and be careful. Don't drink and drive, and if you do have too much to drink, make sure to have a friend take you home or call a cab.
I hope the game is a good one and not a blowout by either team. But, I do hope the Seattle Seahawks win the game. It's their first Super Bowl in the team's history, and having graduated from the University of Alabama, I am a huge Shaun Alexander fan. If you didn't know, Shaun led the league in regular season total rushing yards and he led the league in total touchdowns.
What's even more impressive about Shaun is his foundation, the Shaun Alexander Foundation. The foundation's mission is to "empower young men through education, athletics, character programs, and leadership training; inspiring them to reach their full potential as the mentors and role models for the next generation."
Want to read a story about the true Shaun? Check out this article written a couple of years ago from ChallengerNKY.com.
Also, do you have children? If you do, you might want to check out Alexander the Great, a children's story chronicling the athletic and academic journey to success of Shaun. The story shares a terrific lesson in rhyme and part of the proceeds go to Shaun's foundation.
Good luck and make it a great day today Shaun! Make Bama proud!
I hope the game is a good one and not a blowout by either team. But, I do hope the Seattle Seahawks win the game. It's their first Super Bowl in the team's history, and having graduated from the University of Alabama, I am a huge Shaun Alexander fan. If you didn't know, Shaun led the league in regular season total rushing yards and he led the league in total touchdowns.
What's even more impressive about Shaun is his foundation, the Shaun Alexander Foundation. The foundation's mission is to "empower young men through education, athletics, character programs, and leadership training; inspiring them to reach their full potential as the mentors and role models for the next generation."
Want to read a story about the true Shaun? Check out this article written a couple of years ago from ChallengerNKY.com.
Also, do you have children? If you do, you might want to check out Alexander the Great, a children's story chronicling the athletic and academic journey to success of Shaun. The story shares a terrific lesson in rhyme and part of the proceeds go to Shaun's foundation.
Good luck and make it a great day today Shaun! Make Bama proud!
Don't Throw it Away... Freecycle it!
I found a website this morning that has found a way to give back to the community while helping people rid their homes of unwanted junk. Freecycle.org's mission statement is "To build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community."
Here's how it works, "When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group.
Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.
Their main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages."
It's sort of like a garage sale online except everything is free. So, go ahead and join and get rid of something that has been clogging up your garage for years. It may be junk to you, but it might be a treasure to someone else.
Good luck and make it a great day!
Here's how it works, "When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group.
Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.
Their main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages."
It's sort of like a garage sale online except everything is free. So, go ahead and join and get rid of something that has been clogging up your garage for years. It may be junk to you, but it might be a treasure to someone else.
Good luck and make it a great day!
Saturday, February 04, 2006
5 careers: Big demand, Big Pay
Are you in a field that is in high demand? A recent article on CNNMoney.com talks about five different career fields that are in high demand and if you are already in one of the fields, you may be able to negotiate a handsome raise.
The article goes into detail about each field. Here are the five fields:
Good luck and make it a great day!
P.S. If you are considering changing fields or would like to find out about available careers in your area, I recommend two websites: Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com.
From CNNMoney.com, "Recent surveys show that a lot of people are itching to find new jobs and human resource managers are expecting a lot of movement - both signs that employers may need to sweeten the pot."
The article goes into detail about each field. Here are the five fields:
- Accounting - "College graduates with an accounting degree but not yet a CPA designation might make between $35,000 and $45,000 a year, or up to $50,000 in large cities like New York."
- Sales and Marketing - "The healthcare and biomedical fields offer some handsome earnings opportunities for those on the business side." "An associate product manager might make a base salary of $55,000 to $75,000. A product manager can make a base of $75,000 to $95,000, while a business development director may make $120,000 to $160,000. Those salaries don't include bonuses."
- Legal - "Intellectual property attorneys specializing in patent law and the legal secretaries who have experience helping to prepare patent applications are highly desirable these days." "Patent lawyers working for a law firm might make $125,000 to $135,000 to start or about $90,000 if they work for a corporation that's trying to get a patent or to protect one they already have. With a couple of years' experience, they can expect a 10 percent jump or better when they get another job."
- Technology - "Two tech jobs in high demand these days are .NET (dot net) developers and quality assurance analysts." "Developers who are expert users of Microsoft's software programming language .NET can make between $75,000 and $85,000 a year in major cities when they're starting out."
- Manufacturing and Engineering - "Despite all the announced job cuts in the automotive industry, quality and process engineers, as well as plant managers certified in what's known as "Lean Manufacturing" techniques, are hot commodities." "Process and manufacturing engineers might make between $65,000 and $75,000. With an LM certification and a few years' experience, they can command pay hikes of between 15 percent and 20 percent if they choose to switch jobs."
Good luck and make it a great day!
P.S. If you are considering changing fields or would like to find out about available careers in your area, I recommend two websites: Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Bubba Watson - The Longest Driver on the PGA Tour
Who is Bubba Watson? He is being called the "new-age" redneck of the PGA Tour. Why am I writing about him? For a number of reasons.
I am originally from a smaller city in Southeast Alabama called Dothan. Bubba is from Bagdad, Florida, which isn't that far from Dothan. Bagdad is on the Florida Panhandle. For a country boy from Milton, Florida to have made it all the way up to the ranks of the PGA Tour is pretty impressive. What is even more strange about a guy named Bubba from the South is he doesn't like NASCAR and he doesn't like to fish, hunt or drink. That is why he calls himself a "new-age" redneck.
The reason I am writing about him today is because he has taken the PGA Tour by storm this year. He has only played in two tournaments so far this year, but his personality and his freakish long drives have everyone on tour from Phil Mickelson to Tiger Woods talking about him. At the Sony Open in Hawaii a few weeks ago, he hit a drive a 398 yards! That is enormous. And, he regularly hits it 330+ yards...
I like him because he's out there having fun. Something that seems to be lacking from many of the pros at the top level. He just wants to "grip it and rip it". It's refreshing to see. Keep an eye on him this year. I hope he continues to do well in tournaments, and if nothing else, he'll make for great highlights on the Golf Channel.
If you're wondering why I wrote this article today.... It's because life is meant to be lived. Whatever you do, do it with passion and have fun. If you don't like what you are doing and you aren't having fun doing it, then maybe you should look for something else to do. Or, better yet, learn to love what you are doing right now. Everything can be fun with the right attitude!
Good luck and make it a great day!
I am originally from a smaller city in Southeast Alabama called Dothan. Bubba is from Bagdad, Florida, which isn't that far from Dothan. Bagdad is on the Florida Panhandle. For a country boy from Milton, Florida to have made it all the way up to the ranks of the PGA Tour is pretty impressive. What is even more strange about a guy named Bubba from the South is he doesn't like NASCAR and he doesn't like to fish, hunt or drink. That is why he calls himself a "new-age" redneck.
The reason I am writing about him today is because he has taken the PGA Tour by storm this year. He has only played in two tournaments so far this year, but his personality and his freakish long drives have everyone on tour from Phil Mickelson to Tiger Woods talking about him. At the Sony Open in Hawaii a few weeks ago, he hit a drive a 398 yards! That is enormous. And, he regularly hits it 330+ yards...
I like him because he's out there having fun. Something that seems to be lacking from many of the pros at the top level. He just wants to "grip it and rip it". It's refreshing to see. Keep an eye on him this year. I hope he continues to do well in tournaments, and if nothing else, he'll make for great highlights on the Golf Channel.
If you're wondering why I wrote this article today.... It's because life is meant to be lived. Whatever you do, do it with passion and have fun. If you don't like what you are doing and you aren't having fun doing it, then maybe you should look for something else to do. Or, better yet, learn to love what you are doing right now. Everything can be fun with the right attitude!
Good luck and make it a great day!
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Mixed-Breed Rescued Dog Wins Online Show
From ABCNews.com -- A dachshund-cocker mix named Tillie that was rescued by a no-kill shelter last year in California won best of show Monday in an online competition in which 45,000 people voted.
Using the Internet allowed the show to reach the masses, while a new category was created to recognize dogs that are not included in traditional dog shows.
Tillie seemed unimpressed, but her owner and Purina's award presenter were excited on the stage of Purina's headquarters here. Tillie and Julie George of the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles arrived by limousine and a red-carpet walkway.
"This is a classic Cinderella story," said the tuxedoed Ernie Planck, as he draped a medal and ribbon around Tillie's tiny neck. "She's a mixed-breed rescue dog selected from 15,000 entries. She is America's dog."
To read the rest of this story, please go to ABCNews.com.
Make it a great day!
Using the Internet allowed the show to reach the masses, while a new category was created to recognize dogs that are not included in traditional dog shows.
Tillie seemed unimpressed, but her owner and Purina's award presenter were excited on the stage of Purina's headquarters here. Tillie and Julie George of the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles arrived by limousine and a red-carpet walkway.
"This is a classic Cinderella story," said the tuxedoed Ernie Planck, as he draped a medal and ribbon around Tillie's tiny neck. "She's a mixed-breed rescue dog selected from 15,000 entries. She is America's dog."
To read the rest of this story, please go to ABCNews.com.
Make it a great day!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Sailors Rescued From Ship After Collision
From WashingtonPost.com -- A chemical tanker and cargo ship collided in the English Channel early Tuesday, setting off a pre-dawn rescue of 22 sailors by helicopter and lifeboat.
The tanker, which was carrying phosphoric acid, collided with a cargo ship at about 2:20 a.m. about 30 miles northwest of the Channel island of Guernsey, Britain's Maritime and Coast Guard Agency said.
French officials said all the rescued sailors were from the chemical tanker Ece, which was taking in water and listing in rough seas.
British Coast Guard spokesman Fred Caygill said 12 were rescued by coast guard helicopter and 10 by a lifeboat from Guernsey. All were believed to be receiving treatment for minor injuries, he said. To continue reading this story, go to WashingtonPost.com.
Make it a great day!
The tanker, which was carrying phosphoric acid, collided with a cargo ship at about 2:20 a.m. about 30 miles northwest of the Channel island of Guernsey, Britain's Maritime and Coast Guard Agency said.
French officials said all the rescued sailors were from the chemical tanker Ece, which was taking in water and listing in rough seas.
British Coast Guard spokesman Fred Caygill said 12 were rescued by coast guard helicopter and 10 by a lifeboat from Guernsey. All were believed to be receiving treatment for minor injuries, he said. To continue reading this story, go to WashingtonPost.com.
Make it a great day!
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