I knew there would be a lot of benefits to starting PositivePelham.com. Looks like one of them is it'll help keep my hair from turning gray according to a recent article on Yahoo.com called, "Are Your Thoughts Making You Old?". So, avoid the hair color, just think positive...
And, while you're thinking positive, don't forget to exercise. Here are some exercises that will help add years onto your life.
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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Are Your Thoughts Making You Old?
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Fred Thompson To Take Step Towards Presidency
According to Yahoo News, Fred Thompson (Former Tennessee Senator and Law & Order actor) will take a step toward a formal presidential candidacy next week, several officials with knowledge of the plans said Wednesday.
I think he'll make a good run for it as well. After yesterday's news about Russia successfully testing an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) that they say is capable of overcoming any existing or future missile defense systems, I think it's imperative we place someone in the presidency who has a very strong backbone and is willing to stand face-to-face with any enemy or potential enemy we may have.
We'll see. It's definitely going to be an interesting race.
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I think he'll make a good run for it as well. After yesterday's news about Russia successfully testing an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) that they say is capable of overcoming any existing or future missile defense systems, I think it's imperative we place someone in the presidency who has a very strong backbone and is willing to stand face-to-face with any enemy or potential enemy we may have.
We'll see. It's definitely going to be an interesting race.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
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The Dash - A Simple But Thought Provoking Video
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I was forwarded this link to this video today. I've heard "The Dash" story before, but it's even more inspiring and thought provoking in video.Take a moment to watch the video. It's always nice to stop and think about where our lives are headed, and if we need to make a few adjustments to get back on track.
Good luck today. Make it a great day!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dog and Monkey are Best Friends
Here's the story, "When severe flood waters hit northern Mozambique in 2002, causing misery and extensive damage to property and crops, many animals were left to fend for themselves. But villagers in Caia witnessed a bizarre friendship between a dog and a monkey.
A skinny dog emerged from the bush with a tiny monkey clinging to its back.
The villagers have named the pair Billy and Kiko, and they've been inseparable ever since."
Monday, May 21, 2007
A Little Humor For Your Monday Morning
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Sunday, May 13, 2007
Phil Mickelson - The Players Champion
Congratulations to Phil Mickelson for winning the Players Championship today. You all know how big a fan of Phil's I am from this earlier post. If you didn't see the tournament today, you missed a great exhibition of golf as Phil played perfect golf.
To solidify my point that Phil Mickelson is a good guy, at the awards ceremony tonight after the tournament, Bob Costas was interviewing Phil and prefaced his questions with, "Phil, we don't have a lot of time, but the changes you've made with Butch Harmon really seemed to pay off today, didn't they?" And, Phil's answer was vintage Phil and right on the money for his character, "Bob, before we go there, I want to say Happy Mother's Day to my mom, my wife Amy and her mom."
That's class. Great job today Phil!
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To solidify my point that Phil Mickelson is a good guy, at the awards ceremony tonight after the tournament, Bob Costas was interviewing Phil and prefaced his questions with, "Phil, we don't have a lot of time, but the changes you've made with Butch Harmon really seemed to pay off today, didn't they?" And, Phil's answer was vintage Phil and right on the money for his character, "Bob, before we go there, I want to say Happy Mother's Day to my mom, my wife Amy and her mom."
That's class. Great job today Phil!
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Happy Mother's Day
I would like to take this opportunity to tell my mother Happy Mother's Day! Mom, you are the greatest mother a son could ever ask for. I love you! - J.
If you haven't done so yet, be sure to call your mother today and let her know how much she means to you.
Make it a great day!
If you haven't done so yet, be sure to call your mother today and let her know how much she means to you.
Make it a great day!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Some Helpful Tips from Mom
My mother forwarded these tips to me. Some are pretty interesting...
Reheat Pizza:
Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
Easy Deviled Eggs:
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.
Expanding Frosting:
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar/calories per serving.
Reheating Refrigerated Bread:
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
Newspaper Weeds Away:
Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers.
Broken Glass:
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken glass pieces of glass-the fibers catch ones you can't see!
No More Mosquitoes:
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
Squirrel Away!
To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.
Flexible Vacuum:
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
Reducing Static Cling:
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- voila – static is gone.
Measuring Cups:
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!
Reopening Envelope:
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily.
Conditioner:
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair...
Goodbye Fruit Flies:
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
Get Rid of Ants:
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it "home," can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, esp. if it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!
INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS:
The heating unit went out on my dryer! The guy that fixes things went in to the dryer pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes. He told us that he wanted to show us something. He took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it. Now, the lint filter is made of a mesh material - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like.
WELL...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long!
Interesting tips, huh? Do you have a tip that you'd like to share with our readers? If you do, just use this comment form here.
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Reheat Pizza:
Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
Easy Deviled Eggs:
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.
Expanding Frosting:
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar/calories per serving.
Reheating Refrigerated Bread:
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
Newspaper Weeds Away:
Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers.
Broken Glass:
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken glass pieces of glass-the fibers catch ones you can't see!
No More Mosquitoes:
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
Squirrel Away!
To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.
Flexible Vacuum:
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
Reducing Static Cling:
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- voila – static is gone.
Measuring Cups:
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!
Reopening Envelope:
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily.
Conditioner:
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair...
Goodbye Fruit Flies:
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
Get Rid of Ants:
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it "home," can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, esp. if it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!
INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS:
The heating unit went out on my dryer! The guy that fixes things went in to the dryer pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes. He told us that he wanted to show us something. He took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it. Now, the lint filter is made of a mesh material - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like.
WELL...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long!
Interesting tips, huh? Do you have a tip that you'd like to share with our readers? If you do, just use this comment form here.
Make it a great day!
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Thursday, May 10, 2007
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?
I'd like to have some fun today. I was talking to a friend this morning. He mentioned that when he was a kid, he wanted to be a garbage man because he thought is was so cool to be able to ride on the back of the garbage truck. It got me thinking about what I wanted to be when I grew up. For me, I always wanted to be a professional sports player.
First, it was baseball when I was really little. Then, when I started playing tennis around age 10, all I wanted to be was a professional tennis player. Needless to say, I'm not either of those. (And, my friend's not a garbage collector either...Although, I think he'd still like to ride on the back of the truck sometimes...)
So, what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you now? Share your thoughts on our comment form here. Don't be shy. You can comment anonymously if you'd like.
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First, it was baseball when I was really little. Then, when I started playing tennis around age 10, all I wanted to be was a professional tennis player. Needless to say, I'm not either of those. (And, my friend's not a garbage collector either...Although, I think he'd still like to ride on the back of the truck sometimes...)
So, what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you now? Share your thoughts on our comment form here. Don't be shy. You can comment anonymously if you'd like.
Have fun today and make it a great one!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Lauren's 4th Letter from Honduras
For those of you who are new to Positive Pelham, a friend of mine named Lauren has joined the Peace Corps and is going to be blogging about her experience in Honduras over the coming months. To find out more about Lauren, you can read all of her posts by clicking here. She's a special person doing a very good thing. Here is her fourth post. If you'd like to send her a message, you can use this comment form. Make it a great day!
Disclaimer -- "The following article does not reflect the opinions of the Peace Corps or the US government"
I know it has been awhile now since I have written...things have been really busy. BUT I am now officially a Peace Corps Volunteer! We went back to our first training site last week for 4 days to get a little more training, get our residency cards etc and then on Thursday was our swearing in ceremony at the US embassy. After the ceremony we all went to the Ambassador's house to swim, play tennis, and celebrate! Well now here come the good part...where I am going to live for 2 years and what I will be doing.....
So my site placement is in the west! It is actually a site that I have wanted from the beginning. It is a moderately sized city with about 15,000 people. It is located in a valley at the foot of Mount Celaque (the highest point in Honduras....some of the best hiking here!) Also there are supposed to be really beautiful Agua Thermales here...which are natural pools flowing from the mountains so I am excited to go there! The temperature here is pretty nice...it gets pretty hot here during the day but the mornings and nights are cool. It is known as a colonial town (colonial churches etc) so it gets a good amount of backpackers and tourists. There are two biliguel schools here so I met some people my age from Spain and the States living here teaching at the school so that is really cool! There is also a married couple from my PC group that is living here with me. Kate is working in the business project and Brody is working in water and sanitation.
I have four counterparts here (people from the community who I am going to work with)....
-World Vision, an NGO working in both HIV prevention and women & child health.
-An adolescent health clinic, which is really rare here..my city has one of the only 2 in Honduras so thats really cool. Teen pregnancy and STDs are a BIG problem here. It is common here for a girl to get pregnant ages (14-16) and you here on the news fairly often of a 10 or 11 year old getting pregnant in the aldeas.
-A nursing school, which is very cool because I have heard here that patients here feel like some of the nurses are not very compassionate and caring in the hospital and that confidentiality can be a problem (which really effects people wanting to come get HIV testing) so I hope to incorporate these things when I teach them about HIV/AIDS and mother/child health.
-CAE, is goverment hospital that is focused only on providing care for people living with HIV or AIDS. I think I am going to run support groups here but we'll see.
So there is a ton of work to be done here and I am going to be kept very busy but I am really excited about what I can potentially do here! I am now a member of La Red, which is a group of the leaders in the city promoting AIDS awareness and prevention and promoting human rights for people living with HIV....so I have already met the people in the city who are going into the schools, nursing schools, jails, and hospitals fighting against HIV/AIDS so that is really cool.
I am living with a family here for the next 2 months and then I get to find my own apartment or house to live in so that will be nice. I am excited to be here and start working but I am stressed about my ability to teach in Spanish and am also going to really miss my friends. I am giving myself the first 2 months to really learn Spanish and get confident with it and to get to know the community and my counterparts....
Hugs!
Lauren
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--Lauren's Fourth Letter from Honduras--
Hey all!I know it has been awhile now since I have written...things have been really busy. BUT I am now officially a Peace Corps Volunteer! We went back to our first training site last week for 4 days to get a little more training, get our residency cards etc and then on Thursday was our swearing in ceremony at the US embassy. After the ceremony we all went to the Ambassador's house to swim, play tennis, and celebrate! Well now here come the good part...where I am going to live for 2 years and what I will be doing.....
So my site placement is in the west! It is actually a site that I have wanted from the beginning. It is a moderately sized city with about 15,000 people. It is located in a valley at the foot of Mount Celaque (the highest point in Honduras....some of the best hiking here!) Also there are supposed to be really beautiful Agua Thermales here...which are natural pools flowing from the mountains so I am excited to go there! The temperature here is pretty nice...it gets pretty hot here during the day but the mornings and nights are cool. It is known as a colonial town (colonial churches etc) so it gets a good amount of backpackers and tourists. There are two biliguel schools here so I met some people my age from Spain and the States living here teaching at the school so that is really cool! There is also a married couple from my PC group that is living here with me. Kate is working in the business project and Brody is working in water and sanitation.
I have four counterparts here (people from the community who I am going to work with)....
-World Vision, an NGO working in both HIV prevention and women & child health.
-An adolescent health clinic, which is really rare here..my city has one of the only 2 in Honduras so thats really cool. Teen pregnancy and STDs are a BIG problem here. It is common here for a girl to get pregnant ages (14-16) and you here on the news fairly often of a 10 or 11 year old getting pregnant in the aldeas.
-A nursing school, which is very cool because I have heard here that patients here feel like some of the nurses are not very compassionate and caring in the hospital and that confidentiality can be a problem (which really effects people wanting to come get HIV testing) so I hope to incorporate these things when I teach them about HIV/AIDS and mother/child health.
-CAE, is goverment hospital that is focused only on providing care for people living with HIV or AIDS. I think I am going to run support groups here but we'll see.
So there is a ton of work to be done here and I am going to be kept very busy but I am really excited about what I can potentially do here! I am now a member of La Red, which is a group of the leaders in the city promoting AIDS awareness and prevention and promoting human rights for people living with HIV....so I have already met the people in the city who are going into the schools, nursing schools, jails, and hospitals fighting against HIV/AIDS so that is really cool.
I am living with a family here for the next 2 months and then I get to find my own apartment or house to live in so that will be nice. I am excited to be here and start working but I am stressed about my ability to teach in Spanish and am also going to really miss my friends. I am giving myself the first 2 months to really learn Spanish and get confident with it and to get to know the community and my counterparts....
Hugs!
Lauren
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P.S. If you haven't signed up for the Positive Pelham newsletter yet, please send a blank email to PositivePelham@gmail.com with the words "Subscribe to the PositivePelham newsletter" in the subject line. I send out an email once a week with a recap of the week's posts. And, I take your privacy very seriously. I only use your email to send you the newsletter. No spam. I promise.
Thanks! - J. Anthony.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
AMillionThanks.org - Sending Thank You Letters to our Troops
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Click here to learn how you can submit a thank you letter to be sent to our troops. And, from not until Memorial Day, you can drop off your thank you card at a Buick, Pontiac or GMC dealership. The following video will give you a little more insight into Shauna's organization.
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Quote for Today - Your Mind Alone Determines Your Mood
"It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable." - Roger L'Estrange
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Tiny Terrier Rescues 5 Children From Pit Bulls
This is a story of a brave little terrier named George who gave his life to save the lives of 5 children. Little George fought off two ferocious pit bulls who were intent on ripping the kids to shreds if not for the bravery of this little fellow.From FoxNews.com - "The tragedy unfolded Sunday afternoon on New Zealand's North Island, in the town of Manaia, where a group of children — and George — were walking back from a trip to the candy store. Out of nowhere, the children told police, the two pit bulls lunged at them.
One of the kids, Richard Rosewarne, 11, told the local paper that George never backed down against the pit bulls, doggedly refusing to let the them get at his little brother, 4-year-old Darryl.
"George tried to protect us by barking and rushing at them, but they started to bite him — one on the head and the other on the back," Rosewarne said. "We ran off crying and some people saw what was happening and rescued George."
It was too late, however, to save the little 9-year-old terrier. Steven Hopkinson, the veterinarian who treated George, said the dog's wounds were the worst he'd seen. Putting him down, Hopkinson said, was the only option.
Click here to read the full story of George's bravery. The word hero is thrown around a lot these days, but this little pup showed what true heroism and sacrifice is all about -- Giving one's life to save another...
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Putting Your Right Foot to the Test
Here's something to get your brain working this morning. Lift your right foot off the ground and start making clockwise circles with it. Then, while still twirling your foot, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand.I bet your foot stopped and started circling in the opposite direction to follow your hand. You can try it 100 times, but the results will be the same.
Good luck today. Make it a great one!
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