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The Sure Wild Thing!

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The Sure Wild Thing!

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Are you an educator in Atlanta talking about Common Core? Join us this Friday.

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<i>There are going to be some exciting discussions about teaching and education that you won't want to miss in Atlanta this Friday.  Here's information on the taping of the 4 episodes this Friday at the NPR studios in Atlanta. If you're interested, please respond soon as space is limited. I'll be there! Join us!</i><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653030" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;"><br /></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653030" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SEPTEMBER 6</span></span> – THE IGNITE SHOW LIVE AUDIENCE INVITATION</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please join us</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> as we raise awareness and respect for education with <i>The Ignite Show</i> – and</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">help us create the live audience we need</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> for high energy when we are in studio!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">RSVP to: <a href="mailto:mail@theigniteshow.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">mail@theigniteshow.com</span></a></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653031" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8:15-9:10</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – One full show with Special guests:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Heather McGovern / Kentucky Educator</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Sharon Whitworth and Cheri Dimar  /Project Team Leads for Jefferson County</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Kentucky PTA Story – The First State to Implement Common Core State Standards shares their story</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653032" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9:15-10:10</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – Four <b><i>Tech Times with Cool Cat Teacher</i></b> (Vicki Davis) (<a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://coolcatteacher.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</span></a>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Watch as nationally known educator shares technology tips and insights for the K-12 classroom!</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653033" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:15-11:15</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> -- One full show with Special guests:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Carlos Contreras - Intel, Corp. - Education Manager</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Otha Thorton, General Dynamics - Senior Operations Analyst</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Learn of the Corporate Support to the Common Core State Standards – nationally!</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653034" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12:30-1:15</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – One full show with Special guests:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-Delia Pompa Vice President for Education at NCLR (National Council of La Raza),the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States -PTA President Otha Thorton</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hear the Parent Story in terms of the Common Core State Standards</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1845653035" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1:45-2:45</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – One Full show with Special guests:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Moderator: Carlos Contreras/ Education Manager at Intel Corporation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Mike Wiernicki/ Math Coach at Henry County Board of Education</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Elijah Newsome - HS student (11th gr) from Henry County</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Chauncey Newsome</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Lauren Baucom / NC - HS Algebra Teacher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Listen to variety of voices talk about the  impact of the math Common Core State Standards on Student Success!</span></i></b><br /><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></i></b><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i><span style="color: #404040;">BACKGROUND/PROJECT DESCRIPTION</span></i></b><i><span style="color: #404040;"></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #404040;">Teachers Ignite was recently contracted by The National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) in partnership with The Hunt Institute to produce four Special Episodes of <i>The Ignite Show</i>  (<a href="http://www.theigniteshow.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #404040;">www.theigniteshow.com</span></a> ) focusing on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This is work is also in collaboration with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).  These web-based shows will launch in the Fall of 2013 and will be accompanied by teacher resources to assist in implementation of the standards as well as other information for parents and general public to become more familiar with the standards.  There will be distribution of these shows to all constituents of these organizations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">The Ignite Show works to raise awareness and respect for education and educators</span></b><span style="color: #404040;">through the voices of teachers, parents and students. All that we do focuses on inspiring student centered classrooms.</span></div></div>

Are you an educator in Atlanta talking about Common Core? Join us this Friday.

There are going to be some exciting discussions about teaching and education that you won't want to miss in Atlanta this Friday. Here&#...

It Must Be Labor Day

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It Must Be Labor Day

I just got called into work and will be there all fucking day. I see I am going to have to explain to someone not to take the name of the ho...

You're Gettin' A Wet Ass Either Way Now Honey.

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You're Gettin' A Wet Ass Either Way Now Honey.

The Year 2092

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE3qiQbPVETOO3OAuSzQcimZ5BrEEugq7tgNWGQfa33JVHDvnDYMxXGXoboACcIimYBwyv1fREkbOWvg35P8TRpZnzY4-am_N6SxJhh2mj3EuDqGDatciId1iLbTE2BmTx9dmzVXaZ5A/s1600/Residential+Construction+Employees+per+Capita.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE3qiQbPVETOO3OAuSzQcimZ5BrEEugq7tgNWGQfa33JVHDvnDYMxXGXoboACcIimYBwyv1fREkbOWvg35P8TRpZnzY4-am_N6SxJhh2mj3EuDqGDatciId1iLbTE2BmTx9dmzVXaZ5A/s320/Residential+Construction+Employees+per+Capita.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />Assuming that the Fed has permanently put a stop to all future recessions and recent trends can therefore remain in place, then 2092 is looking to be quite the year! That's when residential construction employment per capita will have made a full recovery!<br /><br />I'm only bringing it up because, as seen in the following link, party hats are still in such short supply! Reserve yours early!<br /><br /><b>September 1, 2013</b><br /><a href="http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130901/BIZ13/309019957/1185/BIZ13">America resilient 5 years after worst GDP loss since ’30s</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>The signs of resilience are everywhere: Households continue to spend. Businesses are investing and hiring. Home sales are rebounding, and the automobile industry is surging. Banks have healthier balance sheets, and credit is easing. All this coincides with the economy shedding the excesses of the past, such as unmanageable levels of consumer and corporate debt.</i></div><br />Sales are "surging" as <a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/TCMDO">we shed the excesses of the past</a>! And credit is easing so we can borrow even more! Hurray!<br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>“We are in a much better place than we were five years ago,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics Inc. in West Chester, Pa. “Consumers are feeling much, much better; certainly investors are.”</i></div><br />It is Mark Zandi's vast knowledge of the inner workings of our economy that I admire most. <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2011/01/wisdom-of-mark-zandi.html">Take his decision to purchase Florida real estate near the peak.</a> Genius! What a relief it must be to him, both as a consumer and as an investor, to directly participate in one of the healthiest and most robust <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/deadcatbounce.asp">dead cat bounces</a> in all of recorded history! Is it any wonder he's filled with such optimism?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLEGC2aV3fPx8ebLNdELCpotplVD4iw5Mlh3J8Ye7HYVfpI09_Cvd-AZ3RIHhm8cN_R-tzY2tFm9JrW2iDBXZGrIdwLpzZjs5RAL7RYZB1Vr8zDLJsUiloJKQvJf2CDRXg4_owOh5ilY/s1600/Florida+Real+Estate.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLEGC2aV3fPx8ebLNdELCpotplVD4iw5Mlh3J8Ye7HYVfpI09_Cvd-AZ3RIHhm8cN_R-tzY2tFm9JrW2iDBXZGrIdwLpzZjs5RAL7RYZB1Vr8zDLJsUiloJKQvJf2CDRXg4_owOh5ilY/s320/Florida+Real+Estate.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/08/when-sure-things-break-part-ii-musical.html">When "Sure Things" Break Part II (Musical Tribute)</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=m0E">St. Louis Fed: Residential Construction Employees per Capita</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=m0I">St. Louis Fed: Florida House Price Index / CPI</a>

The Year 2092

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Yosemite wildfire caused by illegal marijuana growers?

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Some interesting news concerning the <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/01/progress-made-against-yosemite-wildfire-but-smoke-spreads/">cause of the huge Yosemite "Rim" fire in California</a>: <br /><blockquote>The massive forest fire that has scorched 333 square miles in and around Yosemite National Park may have been sparked by illegal marijuana growers, according to one fire official in Tuolumne County.<br /><br />The San Jose Mercury News reports that Todd McNeal, chief of the Twain Harte Fire Department, told a community meeting that it was "highly suspect that there might have been some sort of illicit grove, a marijuana-grow-type thing."<br /><br />McNeal, who has 23 years of experience with Forest Service, the National Park Service and other agencies, said at the Aug. 23 meeting that investigators know the fire is human caused since there was know lightening in the area.</blockquote>While talking about marijuana, here's an odd tragedy of a man who was <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/02/atv-victim-reportedly-died-in-booby-trap-near-marijuana-plants/?test=latestnews">killed by his own booby trap</a> protecting his marijuana crop, according to police:<br /><blockquote>A New York man died after being nearly decapitated by a booby trap he set to protect marijuana plants on his property.<br /><br />Daniel R. Ricketts, 50, who owns property and a residence on Saw Mill Road in Albany County, was identified as the victim on Sunday, the Times Union reports.<br /><br />Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said Ricketts was driving an ATV on his property on Saturday afternoon when he was nearly decapitated after running into a nearly invisible wire that was part of fortifications he made near four large marijuana plants.</blockquote>

Yosemite wildfire caused by illegal marijuana growers?

Some interesting news concerning the cause of the huge Yosemite "Rim" fire in California : The massive forest fire that has scorch...

Words from the dying: Slow down and treasure the little moments

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Words from the dying: Slow down and treasure the little moments

Words of advice from those on their death beds who wish they had slowed down and enjoyed life a little more: They want us to focus less on ...

New 24-Inch All-In-one PC: Acer DA241HL

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Computer peripheral manufacturer company Acer recently made entry in the smartphone and tablet section but it’s not over yet, Acer look forward in this section and ready to make entry in all-in-one PC.  Acer is now going to introduce 24-inch all-in-one PC running on Android. Acer announced that device will be available in market in mid October. First of all device will launch in selected countries.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrSFURjdxOs/UiSzQRLZVDI/AAAAAAAAARg/GEgTQSuz7sA/s1600/599x400xacer-da241HL-599x400_jpg_pagespeed_ic_DWI8xF9_kB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrSFURjdxOs/UiSzQRLZVDI/AAAAAAAAARg/GEgTQSuz7sA/s1600/599x400xacer-da241HL-599x400_jpg_pagespeed_ic_DWI8xF9_kB.jpg" title="Acer DA241HL" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">androidos</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Acer DA241 HL is the name assigned to the device and it will powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The device will run on Android 4.2 OS. Display of 24- inch comes with full HD resolution and touch supportable panel on board. Through this device you can download the apps from Google Play.USB port and HDMI out slots will also available in device.<br /><br />According to Acer “With the DA214HL, Acer introduces the first Full HD touch 24-inch AiO based on Android Jelly Bean 4.2 and featuring NVIDIA Tegra quad-core performance. Users can now find on their home PC the same familiar interface used on other Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets that are increasingly popular for media consumption, web browsing or social media interactions,”. Other specifications are not clear at the moment.<br /><br />Price: €429. <br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/100638775997274345522" rel="author">Anil Swami</a></div></div>

Computer peripheral manufacturer company Acer recently made entry in the smartphone and tablet section but it’s not over yet, Acer look forw...

The 8 best weight loss tips

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Obesity is big problem in the United States and in the world. It can have many risks on your health such as; cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure.. Losing weight boost’s up your confidence level and makes you feel sexy and it benefits your health. Weight loss should be gradual. So, we will give you the 8 best weight loss tips that are proven to work in helping you achieve losing weight.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjDio-oP_XD9_HF9q_tqbLUqcgMMUiZqrt-NgCUR1Q-LdmJn-4ttf5JO0QKTs9ooVCsJbyZep1mmw8GpfuB0533G9ZK166AJv-JSW7lb66ddV0IejjnyeD3jBqMnLO21yuQQALJxegU0/s1600/The+8+best+weight+loss+tips.jpg" /></div> </div></br><center><script type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script></center><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Six Super Small Meals:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Break your meals and make it as small as  230 calories each with 3 hours in-between each meal, this way you are  simply keeping your digestive system very active to burn those calories  off. Eating three big meals instead will only allow your body to burn  less calories and store the rest of it as fat.  In addition to that, In  some of your meals must include vegetables and fruits, also consume the  water.</span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Water:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Water speeds up your weight loss dramatically while increasing health benefits. Also helps detoxify the body and cleansing the skin. Water speeds up your activates your body to start burning fluids, calories and fat. It’s better you drink at least eight glasses of water per 24 hours.</span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Calorie Reductions:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Never make huge calorie cuts in your diet. Allow your body to burn fat at an optimal rate by making smaller calorie reductions every 7 days instead of sudden big ones.</span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">More Protein:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Increasing the amount of protein will speed up your metabolism allowing your body to reach it’s maximum fat burning capacity. It will keep your digestive system active for a long while.</span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Healthy fats:</span></b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are healthy fats, most of these fats help with recovering faster from an huge workout. Eating enough of the healthy fats will help you burn fat and build muscle at the same time. Eating polyunsaturated fats such as omega 3, olive oil, peanut butter and egg yolks..</span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lift Weights:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">That weight lifting burns more calories than any other exercise. it also builds lean muscle at the same time. should be used light weight because you want to lose weight and burn fat. </span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Low Carbohydrates:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">To cut down and lose your weight must keeping your carbohydrates low. High Carbohydrates and sugars after sundown should not be consumed. Eating high carbohydrates after sundown will only result into more unwanted body fat. Carbohydrates could act as fuel for the muscle when you are putting your body to work. </span></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Quit Alcohol:</span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">just having a few drinks from a beer crashes all attempts to lose your weight.. Stop drink alcohol to live a longer healthier and happier life since you will be able to manage your weight a easier, make your skin to look amazing and protect the liver.</span></div><br /></div></div></div><center><script type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script></center></div>

weight loss tips The 8 best weight loss tips

Obesity is big problem in the United States and in the world. It can have many risks on your health such as; cancer, diabetes, heart disease...

50,000 and counting!!!

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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow, 50,000 hits on my blog!</span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">When I started out blogging I never imagined that I would be getting on average 100 hits a day to my blog.  I've had readers from Toyko to the USA to Oman!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">It is not only hits on my blog that I enjoy.  Blogging has given me a group of blogs that I read regularly.  From food blogs to interior design blogs to yoga blogs, I enjoy them all.  I also follow blogs written in rural USA where homeschooling children and canning food is all a part of everyday life.  The world has been opened up to me by blogging - possibly by more than any other social media I use.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate every single reader - here's to 50,000 more hits!!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nL5sNn3lw2t4ZfsjZ4rMNtQekNvQGIQgKlDXgQPZr2KXk7-qORO6yqTc_a0LMzIY_DluIr2afaPWjG_CocxhxktAgk0rGfFQs0Ac7XwOUNWRHIQ0g8iCku3hW9g4VpQCQiIOoJNl2bCK/s640/blogger-image-132832379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nL5sNn3lw2t4ZfsjZ4rMNtQekNvQGIQgKlDXgQPZr2KXk7-qORO6yqTc_a0LMzIY_DluIr2afaPWjG_CocxhxktAgk0rGfFQs0Ac7XwOUNWRHIQ0g8iCku3hW9g4VpQCQiIOoJNl2bCK/s640/blogger-image-132832379.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The above is a picture of Bones sitting on the bench outside <a href="http://www.menupages.ie/dublin/south_dublin/ranelagh/er_buchetto#.UizhxWSDTZs">Er Buchetto</a> in Ranelagh</span></div>

50,000 and counting!!!

Wow, 50,000 hits on my blog! When I started out blogging I never imagined that I would be getting on average 100 hits a day to my blog. I&#...

Some Great Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Trainer Los Gatos

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Brandon Watkins</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>Los Gatos is one of the affluent neighborhoods in California. The truth is, Bloomberg ranked the city on the 33rd spot of all the most affluent cities all over the United States. Because of this, it is safe to say that most of the residents in Los Gatos are well-off. But despite this, very little of them are actually interested on employing a fitness instructor. For them, this is just a big waste of money and they would rather choose to workout on their own. But the fact is, employing a personal trainer Los Gatos actually comes with plenty of advantages and spending for one is definitely worth it.<br />  <br />  Goal Achievement<br />  <br />  Your personal trainer is there to help you in easily achieving your fitness goals. She will consider your current health condition as well as your schedule and will discuss with you things that you want to achieve at the end of your workout training.<br />  <br />  You might have your own goal in mind, but the personal trainer Los Gatos that you will hire will help you to break it into smaller sets of goals in order to make it even more achievable. Above all, your trainer will assess your progress and will help you in achieving your fitness goals, step by step.<br />  <br />  Motivation<br />  <br />  One of the challenges that a lot of dieters are faced with is the lack of motivation. Having regular sessions with your trainer can somehow help you to stay motivated and to go on with your workouts no matter how hard it might seem to be.<br />  <br />  Even if you are not seeing any progress from the start, a personal trainer Los Gatos will tell you to go and not stop. And if in case you have successfully shed off some pounds on the first few weeks of training, your trainer will appreciate your efforts and will recognize you for a job well done. This way, you will be motivated to continue with your program until such time that you reach your desired weight.<br />  <br />  Personalized Workout<br />  <br />  One of the greatest benefits of hiring a personal trainer Los Gatos is that he or she will be able to come up with a personalized workout plan for you. The plan is usually based on the fitness goals that you want to achieve. Having a personalized fitness plan can help you in easily achieving your fitness goals fast. Since your trainer knows your physical condition, he understands what you are capable of doing and therefore, he will come up with a plan that is easy for you to follow.<br />  <br />  Although hiring a personal trainer Los Gatos might make you to spend some of your hard earned cash, doing so will actually yield to a lot of benefits. As you know, our health is considered our wealth too, so we should give importance to it in the same way that we give value to our job. So see a fitness instructor now and discuss what kind of fitness plan they can devise for you.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>Getting in top shape with the aid of <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-los-gatos/"> Los Gatos Personal Trainer </a> not only improves your physique but also your overall health as well. The benefits that one can obtain from <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com"> The Perfect Workout </a> are endless</div><br />  </div><br />

Some Great Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Trainer Los Gatos

By Brandon Watkins Los Gatos is one of the affluent neighborhoods in California. The truth is, Bloomberg ranked the city on the 33rd spo...

Smart Weight Loss Ideas

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Johnathan Black</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>Losing weight is not a battle as much as it is a journey. These tips can help you learn how to lose weight effectively regardless of your personal circumstances. Follow the advice found here to make life-long changes in diet and exercise routines that result in a lighter, healthier you.<br />  <br />  To help you lose weight be sure to always pay attention to not only what you are eating, but how much of it you are eating. The main culprit of this type of eating is doing so while watching television or reading. It is possible to lose track of how much you are eating and fill yourself up past what you would have normally eaten. Either decide your portion ahead of time, or do not let yourself get distracted while snacking.<br />  <br />  To help you reach your weight loss goals when starting out, you should make your goals reasonable. One to two pounds a week is what most people should aim to hit. A person should not try to aim for more than that because you want to be sure to take a healthy and safe route. Also aiming for a correct number will help you to succeed, not fail.<br />  <br />  When your goal is to exercise more for weight loss, make it a point to read fitness and exercise magazines or websites often. Do the same with television shows and books, too. Educating yourself about what exercises can harm you may help save you time. Learning about which exercises are best for your goal can also save you time, and help to inspire you, too.<br />  <br />  You should not always trust your friends and family in regard to weight loss. The reason for this is quite simple actually: Your friends and family may not want you to succeed. If you do, it will make them feel insignificant, and they would need to start losing weight themselves.<br />  <br />  Buy a pedometer to track your steps. It can be a great investment if you are serious about losing weight. A pedometer tracks how many steps you have taken. Pedometers are not terribly expensive and can be found easily in stores or online. Make sure that you are taking at least 10,000 steps a day.<br />  <br />  During the course of you starting to lose weight, you are going to go out with your friends and possibly have a huge dinner that is not at all part of your diet plans. Instead of just giving up and continuing to do the same thing, just continue on your regular workout and diet.<br />  <br />  Now that you can see how easy it is to make changes in your lifestyle, you can apply these tips to your life. These tips may seem simplistic, and though losing weight is, in fact, simple, it is not easy. You do, however, have the power to change your life.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>If you're thinking of a safe and effective way to lose weight, <a href="https://www.inspiredwellbeing.com/products/condition-grocery-and-home/melrose-apple-cider-vinegar-double-strength-2-litre">buy apple cider vinegar online now</a>. Visit the website of Inspired Wellbeing to know how to get healthy and organic weight loss products: <a href="https://www.inspiredwellbeing.com/">https://www.inspiredwellbeing.com/</a>.</div><br />  </div><br />

Smart Weight Loss Ideas

By Johnathan Black Losing weight is not a battle as much as it is a journey. These tips can help you learn how to lose weight effectivel...

What Should You Be Earning?

6:32 AM Tukiyooo 0

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ylhf4gxu6jTa0jnZRC8QboX7R3uTqVZrahUfAVgyer9y6Bpsc7IIAcDAn79C7PaFXZUUXNhloQt63jgq5HZ4i9Tazc-96J1pmXdk92_-Ph5OLLIoAtxwnwhRENtwYcznvvexodGEuhFj/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-09-02+at+9.30.19+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ylhf4gxu6jTa0jnZRC8QboX7R3uTqVZrahUfAVgyer9y6Bpsc7IIAcDAn79C7PaFXZUUXNhloQt63jgq5HZ4i9Tazc-96J1pmXdk92_-Ph5OLLIoAtxwnwhRENtwYcznvvexodGEuhFj/s320/Screen+shot+2013-09-02+at+9.30.19+AM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Follow the link in the last paragraph to use the calculator.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="tr_bq">Cross-posting from our friends at the <a href="http://www.epi.org/blog/your-pay/" rel="nofollow">Economic Policy Institute</a>:</div><blockquote>In honor of Labor Day, we made a little tool—based on our project inequality.is—that shows how much you would be making if wages had kept pace with productivity, a key indicator of an economy working for all. </blockquote><blockquote>Economic inequality is a real and growing problem in America. Since the 1979, workers are working more, making more goods, and not reaping the rewards of their increased productivity. Instead, CEOs and executives—the top 1% of earners—now take home 20% of the nation’s income. </blockquote><blockquote>But it doesn’t have to be like this. Growing inequality isn’t an inevitability—it was created. It’s the result of intentional policy decisions on taxes, trade, labor, and financial regulation. But that’s the good news: if inequality is not inevitable, then it can be fixed. </blockquote><blockquote>Take a look, and share with your friends. And remember that American workers should be earning more than we are. To do something about it, visit inequality.is.</blockquote>Click <a href="http://www.epi.org/blog/your-pay/" rel="nofollow">here</a> to see the wage calculator.<br />

wages What Should You Be Earning?

Follow the link in the last paragraph to use the calculator. Cross-posting from our friends at the Economic Policy Institute : In honor of L...

Today's Teamster News 09.02.13

6:21 AM Tukiyooo 0

<a href="http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/labor-economics-101-few-jobs-means-bad-jobs" rel="nofollow">Labor Economics 101: Few Jobs Means Bad Jobs</a>  Center for Economics and Policy Research   ...because the economy is not generating decent jobs in any reasonable number, workers are forced to take bad jobs...<br /><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/01/5699124/calls-to-raise-minimum-wage-return.html" rel="nofollow">Calls to raise minimum wage return with Labor Day</a>  Associated Press   ...A recurring call to raise the minimum wage has returned in the run-up to Labor Day in the form of national rallies and a new report that finds Michigan ranks second-to-worst among states for wage growth during the past 30 years...<br /><a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2013/09/the-long-battle-for-a-living-wage-goes-on.html" rel="nofollow">The Battle for a Living Wage Goes On</a>  naked capitalism   ...The battle for a living wage for the nation’s poorest workers is set against the backdrop of mass unemployment and the highest level of economic inequality in the U.S. in almost a century...<br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/09/02/10-fastest-growing-jobs-in-usa/2750169/" rel="nofollow">10 fastest-growing jobs in the USA</a>  USA Today   ...For both petroleum engineers and service unit operators in the resource industry, the nation's two fastest-growing jobs, growth likely is due largely to changes in the energy sector...<div><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/31/best-paying-jobs-high-school-diploma_n_3847987.html" rel="nofollow">The 7 Best Paying Jobs With Only High School Diploma</a>  24/7 Wall Street   ...Subway and streetcar conductors, fashion designers, power distributors and dispatchers...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/28/richest-ceos-compensation-ceos_n_3825087.html" rel="nofollow">Taxpayer Dollars Paid A Third Of Richest Corporate CEOs: Report</a>  Huffington Post   ...More than one-third of the nation's highest-paid CEOs from the past two decades led companies that were subsidized by American taxpayers, according to a report released Wednesday by the Institute for Policy Studies, a liberal think tank...<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/opinion/sunday/the-hazard-of-free-trade-tobacco.html?ref=opinion&_r=0" rel="nofollow">The Hazard of Free-Trade Tobacco</a>  New York Times   ...Give thanks to Malaysia for heading off, at least temporarily, an American effort to weaken the ability of countries to impose stiff rules on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products within their own borders...<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/aug/30/eurozone-unemployment-set-to-remain-high---business-live" rel="nofollow">Eurozone unemployment steady at 12.1% in July - as it happened</a>  The Guardian   ...Eurozone figures show youth unemployment edging higher...<br /><a href="https://www.aclu.org/national-security/federal-court-sides-aclu-no-fly-list-lawsuit" rel="nofollow">Federal Court Sides With ACLU in No Fly List Lawsuit</a>  ACLU   ...The suit challenges the process for attempting to get off the list as unfair, inadequate, and unconstitutional. The decision also asked the ACLU and the government to submit additional information about the No Fly List redress procedure in order to help the court decide the ultimate question of whether it satisfies the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of due process...<br /><a href="http://m.toledoblade.com/Columnists/2013/09/01/State-budget-is-gold-mine-for-rich-shaft-for-all-others.html" rel="nofollow">State budget is gold mine for rich, shaft for all others</a> (opinion)  Toledo Blade   ...the richest one percent of Ohioans will net a yearly tax cut of nearly $6,000, Middle class taxpayers who earn $51,000 will see a whopping cut of $9. And some of the poorest Ohioans will see their taxes go up...<br /><a href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-09-01/news/fl-florida-gains-jobs-loses-wages-20130902_1_wages-new-jobs-florida-international-university" rel="nofollow">Floridians finding jobs, but often at low wages</a>  Sun-Sentinel   ...wages are stagnant or dropping, except for the top 10 percent of households, while health-care and other costs are rising...</div>

bailout CEO Pay European debt crisis Florida Ohio spying taxes TPP wages Today's Teamster News 09.02.13

Labor Economics 101: Few Jobs Means Bad Jobs Center for Economics and Policy Research ...because the economy is not generating decent jo...

you must read lonny

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I'm interrupting this holiday weekend to tell you that you must read the <a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/September+2013/ARuTSe8JRKq/1#1" target="_blank">September issue of Lonny</a>. It is so good. Extra good. Crazy good.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWjTIF6Xq4R1f0-MnlQxi9XB2H8-lX4J-L6Ko-rEmXjde7bdxMXZCmVUxiUSa-M5cZH1cYbdwSJr8M355qKSg2AqY5mVQJtGXLiDGqzRpDJhz_hA05zYZwja9q27fFBGp_NmHzirhrBpU/s1600/LonnySeptember2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jonathan Adler" border="0" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWjTIF6Xq4R1f0-MnlQxi9XB2H8-lX4J-L6Ko-rEmXjde7bdxMXZCmVUxiUSa-M5cZH1cYbdwSJr8M355qKSg2AqY5mVQJtGXLiDGqzRpDJhz_hA05zYZwja9q27fFBGp_NmHzirhrBpU/s640/LonnySeptember2013.jpg" title="Lonny September 2013 issue" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUa6k3Z8lPP1Fji6N09ZIlRIY6FuLThpWSVPfu9yxLpbVXay9-gHDjagZ-pAPKuGP-DB_jhRJWaXbbjqLbJnulJ6vWAZ9KCr_5EBR34FWDghk54tqsW6IPROgLOtKPWRifNNWTgJ4NOs8/s1600/LonnySeptember20132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUa6k3Z8lPP1Fji6N09ZIlRIY6FuLThpWSVPfu9yxLpbVXay9-gHDjagZ-pAPKuGP-DB_jhRJWaXbbjqLbJnulJ6vWAZ9KCr_5EBR34FWDghk54tqsW6IPROgLOtKPWRifNNWTgJ4NOs8/s640/LonnySeptember20132.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWy80ynUBq3BuU_ukcNYr5UczUixxwMVXMNcu7kMvHKKGlDqw1j7V4sjmimt-EQV_QW5IZEQtBsArvBuEaCa8bdObd6kX6JOlYeoK4zH5Cet-cJ9m8xaYdLrUlj6LBvaJ6Hals-k90RXa/s1600/LonnySeptember20133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWy80ynUBq3BuU_ukcNYr5UczUixxwMVXMNcu7kMvHKKGlDqw1j7V4sjmimt-EQV_QW5IZEQtBsArvBuEaCa8bdObd6kX6JOlYeoK4zH5Cet-cJ9m8xaYdLrUlj6LBvaJ6Hals-k90RXa/s640/LonnySeptember20133.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYkzvBBvHSki8N7KaUMBS-otgo5YRpNeRNgbqTVricNEyvS9ZAGvDHnMvq1QwfaTxCM6PpucLbkLf1OmkBuGHYvssKo36z5kOcKfU8uQUV_Cf96aic6q_yNse-oU2uPlVlQE2nqM83p6r/s1600/lonnyseptember20134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYkzvBBvHSki8N7KaUMBS-otgo5YRpNeRNgbqTVricNEyvS9ZAGvDHnMvq1QwfaTxCM6PpucLbkLf1OmkBuGHYvssKo36z5kOcKfU8uQUV_Cf96aic6q_yNse-oU2uPlVlQE2nqM83p6r/s640/lonnyseptember20134.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Like I said, crazy good. I've read it twice already and probably will pour over it once more before the day is thru. Go over to <a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/September+2013/ARuTSe8JRKq/1#1" target="_blank">Lonny</a> and check it out.<br /><br />Carry on.

you must read lonny

I'm interrupting this holiday weekend to tell you that you must read the September issue of Lonny . It is so good. Extra good. Crazy goo...

They Say That Idle Hands Are The Devil's Workshop

2:06 AM Tukiyooo 0

If that's the case then I wonder if he could spare a minion or two to finish building that little shelving project I have been working on, I'm tired.<br /><br />Fuck me I have been busy.<br /><br />Spent almost all fucking day yesterday trying to repair the fucked up garage door.<br /><br />Whoever the dumbshit was that installed the door opener didn't adjust the pull lever right and the sonofabitch has been yanking the garage door horizontally when it starts to move instead of vertically that little bit to get the rollers over the curve at the top of the rails.<br />It finally bound up so tight it broke a fucking hinge in the middle of the door clear in half and then collapsed the main stiffener at the top of the door.<br />It then bent right in the middle and actually tore the fucking metal!<br /><br />Once I finally got the fucking thing unhooked from the opener lever and all the way open the top of the door sagged in the middle about a fucking foot.<br /><br />This was a while back, I ain't had time to mess with it but I had all three days off this weekend and figured it would be a good time to tackle it.<br /><br />After assessing the damage and getting some kind of idea what I was going to need for materials I started calling around to all the steel yards in the area.<br /><br />No answer.<br /><br />Their ads all said they were open on Saturday to at least one, some clear to four o'clock.<br /><br />About eleven thirty I said fuck it and drove over to Portland to the closest one.<br /><br />Bigger than shit, the sign says they are open on Saturday with new hours, clear until four.<br /><br />Bigger than shit too, the fucking gates are shut and locked.<br /><br />After pondering this little problem, I remembered a hardware store a couple miles down the road in the neighborhood I used to live in twenty years ago so I headed over there.<br /><br />Key words, little store.<br /><br />I damn near drove right past it.<br />They expanded the joint to four times the size it used to be!<br /><br />They did however, have the fucking steel I needed.<br /><br />At three times the price.<br /><br />Fuck me, almost a hundred bucks and I carried the shit out by myself.<br /><br />So I spent most of the rest of the day taking the top of the garage door apart so I could get behind the ripped out stiffener and then cut, fitted and drilled a piece of one inch square tubing to fit in behind it under the lip at the top of the center section, installed some corner brackets to tie it all in to the rest of the stamped out Chinese sheet metal and then replaced the broken hinge. <br /><br />It was quite a project and of course it was hotter than a half fucked fox in a forest fire in that garage with the fucking door shut.<br /><br />I was sweatin' my ass off.<br /><br />After I got it all back together I ran it up and something is still binding somewhere.<br /><br />It looks like it should, everything is where it used to be, just a buttload more support in the middle.<br /><br />Fuck if I know.<br /><br />Of course the fucking electric opener won't pull it open so fuck that piece of shit for right now.<br />I can get it open and closed by hand and that is all I am after right now.<br />By the way, I now have about seventy five dollars worth of steel left over.<br /><br />Jesus Christ Almighty.<br /><br />I figured I had better get anything even remotely useful while I could at that fucking hardware store because you gotta know nothing was going to be open today if I needed something else.<br /><br />I'll use it eventually on some damn project.<br /><br />In the mean time it is laying in the middle of the fucking floor for me to trip over repeatedly.<br /><br />After that little fiasco I took a break and then started in on cleaning and lubricating some rifles that I had also put off.<br /><br />I also finally got around to installing the new mag release lever and the beefed up bolt lock piece for my 10/22 I have had laying around for six months.<br />Of course, true to form, while I had the damn thing apart the fucking scope slid down the rail.<br />I hastily put it on when I went to sight it in last month after I found out the Red Dot I bought was so far off I couldn't even tell where the bullets were going.<br /><br />Sigh.<br />Now I have to go burn even more hard to find .22LR shells to sight the fucker back in.<br />;)<br /><br />I won't really go into the clusterfuck too much that  I ran into over at my folks. there is more than I am going to get into here. I am glad I am able to help him out, fer Chrissakes, he was in the fucking  hospital for two damn weeks and he is in no shape to be messing around with that kind of shit, besides, that's what kids are for anyway.<br /><br />It's just that Murphy bastard. Just when a guy is in a slight hurry.......<br /><br />I had pulled his giant motorhome out and put it in the front driveway so the windshield guy could put new windshields in it.<br /><br />That involves the obligatory Vehicle rodeo of moving a bunch of damn cars around and then backing the behemoth out of the back driveway blind and all the way across the street into the neighbors driveway just to get out.<br /><br />I went over there to put it back, did the rodeo thing and jumped in it to start the big Cat engine and it went "click, click".<br /><br />As I was sitting in the drivers seat silently cursing like a Teamster I looked into the rear view mirror up in the middle and noticed a small ceiling fan all the way in the ass end of the prick turning verrrrry slowly.<br /><br />Shit.<br /><br />More clusterfuck, every battery in the bastard was dead, six of 'em!! That fan had been running since Thursday at Noon.<br /><br />Hauled out the fucking battery charger, let it sit for twenty minutes and it cranked over about three times and quit again.<br /><br />By now it's starting to get dark and I need to be at home to BBQ dinner, the wife slept wrong and can't move her arm,head or neck without screaming.<br /><br />I left the charger on trickle charge, came home, everything was still half frozen, it's now eight o'clock.<br />Fucked around on the computer, finally got dinner made then went back in the garage and started in on the home made shelf unit.<br /><br />It ain't big, 24"X48" high but it's a mess as I am no kind of carpenter at all. It's basically a severe duty pallet stood on end with sides and shelves. Severe duty as in inch and an eighth thick tongue and groove boards for the back wall and one by twelve sides.<br /><br />I'll finish it tomorrow.<br />I'm sure the neighbors were more than happy for me to quit hammering and sawing shit at midnight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Kfw9zLbB0Hdj2afiFpK9QpelcEyegq1VSKOvVNooTzUVfNET-aey_8oqcRUMrl9n8wy9Mj7qOduCcjb7KNcWHYKRf8-nRTNBzku-Hq0fftx3yfmEB7Gpodil0FmFWMPnhUa1OuGwNRqN/s1600/33.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Kfw9zLbB0Hdj2afiFpK9QpelcEyegq1VSKOvVNooTzUVfNET-aey_8oqcRUMrl9n8wy9Mj7qOduCcjb7KNcWHYKRf8-nRTNBzku-Hq0fftx3yfmEB7Gpodil0FmFWMPnhUa1OuGwNRqN/s400/33.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So, what all did you do this weekend, HMMMM?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

They Say That Idle Hands Are The Devil's Workshop

If that's the case then I wonder if he could spare a minion or two to finish building that little shelving project I have been working o...

Stock Market Risk

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlTxv2O2cYm-9Lasuwt3AvmL5bjsSjHWULl0zbxa0wwuENhv1eY1gcnBW36IT7OIyU_cKcMtpqh0svdxqHZcmsN3xh0dxlUkAEXxOf3Kq7C6vViDjoVqW0cZtykS_Yl67UV-y8SviiXs/s1600/Equities+vs.+GDP.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlTxv2O2cYm-9Lasuwt3AvmL5bjsSjHWULl0zbxa0wwuENhv1eY1gcnBW36IT7OIyU_cKcMtpqh0svdxqHZcmsN3xh0dxlUkAEXxOf3Kq7C6vViDjoVqW0cZtykS_Yl67UV-y8SviiXs/s320/Equities+vs.+GDP.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />As seen in the chart, the unsustainable exponential growth party ended in the first quarter of 2000. In my opinion, those who think our problems all started during the Great Recession are therefore quite mistaken.<br /><br />Welcome to the new normal! It involves all kinds of <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2012/03/5-charts-i-shared-with-my-tax-preparer.html">exponential trend failures</a>!<br /><br />Since 2000, we've revisited the median twice. Let's hope we don't revisit the realistic worst case (as seen in the 1950s and 1970s). I say realistic worst case in that historical perspective rear view mirror looking way. Should you be looking out the front window, your realistic worst case may vary!<br /><br />For what it is worth, I've been permanently bearish since 2004. As a retiree, I no longer have any desire to swing for the fences. I just don't think this economy can support sustainable fence swinging any longer, not that it ever really could. As seen in the chart, the 1980s and 1990s were just an unsustainable exponential growth illusion of prosperity. Those expecting to go back to that era are far more optimistic than I could ever be (especially from these already elevated levels).<br /><br />This is not investment advice.<br /><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/08/stock-market-analysis-bearish-case.html">Stock Market Analysis - The Bearish Case</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=lZF">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

Stock Market Risk

Click to enlarge. As seen in the chart, the unsustainable exponential growth party ended in the first quarter of 2000. In my opinion, those ...

Delusional Hogs Fan Ready to Win it All

9:00 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal">Howdy and WOOOOOOOO PIG SOOOOOOOOOOOOIE y’all! This is Stewie Stevens better known to most as “WooPigStewie!” in the online world and I’m here today to tell you all about how MY Arkansas Razorbacks are on their way to the BCS Champeeenship! WOOOOOOO!!!! GO HOGS GO!!!! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3RfiQFy0ncNp4fuCczxxItv-AeAXsLDhCbOTF4dn-rZEQdGXMNQNWmaQpOwNQF8S9CfIOXZ-eWhKJgJzC964Y3SzodyWQ-uG2VuzTEr3hd3y3UsprMjmrdWzXHVaCDdXMFoMqkfKz4TQ/s1600/Woo+Pig+Stewie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3RfiQFy0ncNp4fuCczxxItv-AeAXsLDhCbOTF4dn-rZEQdGXMNQNWmaQpOwNQF8S9CfIOXZ-eWhKJgJzC964Y3SzodyWQ-uG2VuzTEr3hd3y3UsprMjmrdWzXHVaCDdXMFoMqkfKz4TQ/s400/Woo+Pig+Stewie.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you just happened to watch the Hogs dismantle Louisiana-Lafayette over the weekend you saw the beginning of something special. A National Champion was born right before our eyes! Arkansas took the field and not only looked nothing like that dismal team they fielded last year, but look like a team of DESTINY!! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I know you’re saying “But it was just ULL dude.” Yeah, but ULL is BY FAR the best second tier team in America. They’ll go undefeated from here on out and could probably beat every team in the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and Pac 12. Their QB is gonna be an NFL star someday. And ULL’s coach, Mark Hudspeth is the only coach in all of America who is even close to Bret Bielema’s level. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Anyway, let’s just break things down factually, shall we? <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">- Arkansas has the best offensive line in all of America. Hell, some NFL teams aren’t as good up front as we are. Those guys are HUGE and athletic and every last one of them is a real student of the game. They study film and work on their technique day and night. I’ve never seen a more dedicated, hard-working and competitive group of young men in my life. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">- Jonathan Williams is the best running back in all of college football. There is simply no argument. He’s has the most amazing combination of speed and power I’ve seen since …. Earl Campbell. IKNOW, IKNOW, IKNOW! But, he really is THAT good.  The only RB who might be as good as him is … <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">- Alex Collins is the best freshman running back I’ve ever seen in my life. Even better than Adrian Peterson. Not only does this guy have that “extra gear” that all great backs have, he has best vision of any running back around. He reminds me of …. Barry Sanders. IKNOW, IKNOW, IKNOW! But, I’m telling ya, he sees everything out there and can make defenders think they saw a ghost. The only guy in the country who could stop either Williams or Collins from winning multiple Heisman’s is …. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">- QB Brandon Allen! One week in and I’m pretty sure Allen is the best QB to ever play at Arkansas. Forget Joe Ferguson, Ron Calcagni, Ryan Mallett and Tyler Wilson! BA is better than all of them combined. I think he reminds me most of …. Joe Montana. IKNOW, IKNOW, IKNOW but, darn it! BA is just like Joe in that you don’t think he has that strong of an arm until he fires one into a small window in traffic or drops one in the receiver’s bread basket 62 yards downfield. Of course, he’s probably more mobile than Joe was and has a bit more football intelligence than Joe had. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">As you can see we are just loaded. All this amazing talent and Bielema’s coaching can only mean a BCS championship. Looking at our schedule I admit we might struggle with Bama or South Carolina or Florida or possibly LSU, but we’re definitely better than all of them. If we weren’t playing Bama, Florida and LSU on the road I’m sure we would stomp ‘em! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsumhd_TX389P26ADmC65wMYJUB50uMuGUjMD4_5G3NlkAxz20f_e_CTE0RmTxBDSfZa7h6cidc3vFARpsK4sD7L4X5qhcgGM32GhoK4FuAzB95FzDMJNFwkVs-LHT6qgIRVLBruI8-vnv/s1600/jen-bielema-hot-sexy-hog-nose.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsumhd_TX389P26ADmC65wMYJUB50uMuGUjMD4_5G3NlkAxz20f_e_CTE0RmTxBDSfZa7h6cidc3vFARpsK4sD7L4X5qhcgGM32GhoK4FuAzB95FzDMJNFwkVs-LHT6qgIRVLBruI8-vnv/s400/jen-bielema-hot-sexy-hog-nose.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">So, WOOOOOOOOOOOO PIG SOOOOOOOOOOOOOIE!!! We gonna win it all! <o:p></o:p><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nVPG_YO2WJOrK8lEBeItr1-5dgo1vNEK8srLvB61QCnorOyqen-ZheMrVe0s6ZrSUP0TexGUQq07Pyz29rycbOxVK6tKTNBu0ZLwGql3jdlIcVGCtXtqBF9E8PX4MopbKvR_5JnH0tO1/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="46" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nVPG_YO2WJOrK8lEBeItr1-5dgo1vNEK8srLvB61QCnorOyqen-ZheMrVe0s6ZrSUP0TexGUQq07Pyz29rycbOxVK6tKTNBu0ZLwGql3jdlIcVGCtXtqBF9E8PX4MopbKvR_5JnH0tO1/s200/signature.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jayman3768@gmail.com"><br /></a><a href="mailto:Jayman3768@gmail.com"><br /></a><br /><a href="mailto:Jayman3768@gmail.com">Jayman3768@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jayman68">Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jayman_iws">@Jayman_IWS</a> <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">-- <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">In other news <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/09/01/season-4-premiere-extravaganza">Season Four of IWS Radio</a> kicked off yesterday and it was a BLAST! We talked about all the great options there are for dealing with Syria, Twitter’s reaction to Miley, heard from Slyder, Guy, Moneymaker, Rocky, Kirk and Paul Piatt  AAAAAAAAAANNNDDDD …. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal">We talked to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TopfreeTess">TESS</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/toplessequality">Topless Equality</a>! She was awesome and did a great job telling us all about her group and their movement to try and get states and cities to pass laws to allow women to be topless in public places just like men. And you know what? She was pretty convincing too! Check it out …</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="http://player.cinchcast.com/?show_id=5349167&platformId=1&assetType=single" width="400"></iframe><br /><div style="font-size: 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;"><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/comedy">More Comedy Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio</a> with <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid">IWS Radio</a> on BlogTalkRadio</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div>

Delusional Hogs Fan Ready to Win it All

Howdy and WOOOOOOOO PIG SOOOOOOOOOOOOIE y’all! This is Stewie Stevens better known to most as “WooPigStewie!” in the online world and I’m he...

Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Review!

4:33 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7eF1u9nBR74/UiPOkvtGTCI/AAAAAAAAJgw/ZVrM_EGbfQk/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7eF1u9nBR74/UiPOkvtGTCI/AAAAAAAAJgw/ZVrM_EGbfQk/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When it comes to skin care products I look for one that does the job by keeping my skin clean and doesn't also dry out which is a huge factor.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was sent their hydra vegetal skin care products for review and couldn't wait to try them to see how they are different from other brands.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have found the best skin care products ever and I owe it all to <a href="http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/main">Yves Rocher</a> not only do they keep my face from drying out it leaves it feeling soft and it gives me a well rested feeling .</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hydrating micellar water face and eyes:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Swab liquid onto cotton ball and dab on face removing makeup and leaves a fresh clean feeling!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Moisture boost concentrate:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Squeeze lotion onto fingertips and apply on face making your face feel smoother than ever!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hydrating day cream:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Put oh each morning for perfectly smooth skin for lasting hydration </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Fresh gel under eye bags:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Great to use on puffy tired looking eyes </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Website:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/main">http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/main</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Facebook:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/YvesRocherUSA"><i><span style="font-family: 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Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Review!

When it comes to skin care products I look for one that does the job by keeping my skin clean and doesn't also dry out which is a huge f...

Auto Sales vs. Miles Traveled

4:22 PM Tukiyooo 0

Auto Sales vs. Miles Traveled

Click to enlarge. Oh, yeah. Totally sustainable. See Also: Sarcasm Disclaimer Source Data: St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart