Simple ways to burn a few:
* Take a comedy break - Research shows that
laughing for 10 to 15 minutes (like when watching
a funny half-hour sitcom) can burn about 40
calories. It's a small number by itself but a
daily chuckle could add up to a loss of about four pounds over a year.
* Do crunches in bed - Simply draw your knees
toward your chest 25 to 50 times to rev your
energy, tone your belly and burn 15 to 20
calories. Add a set at night to double your burn.
* Dance while you dress - Burn extra calories
as you get dressed and pack lunches.
* Circle the block - Research shows that the
more comfortable your clothes, the more active
you'll be throughout the day. Make it a rule to
wear shoes comfy enough for a five-mile walk, and
look for ways to add in bits of strolling all day long.
* Stand up more – You can boost your
metabolism simply by spending more time on your feet.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
From Kim...
This is so easy and really good.
1 bottle Kraft Catalina Fat Free dressing
1 jar Apricot/Pineapple preserves (sm/med size jar)
1/4 C Soy or Worcteshire sauce
2 T sesame seeds
1 Package frozen meatballs - your favorite; beef, turkey, or vegetarian
Mix the dressing, preserves, sauce and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl. Put meatballs in a 13X 9 in baking dish, pour sauce mix over the meatballs. Bake at 350 till hot and bubbly. Can be put in a crockpot if desired. Can't mess this up. Serve alone or over rice.
Enjoy :o)
Thanks Kim
This is so easy and really good.
1 bottle Kraft Catalina Fat Free dressing
1 jar Apricot/Pineapple preserves (sm/med size jar)
1/4 C Soy or Worcteshire sauce
2 T sesame seeds
1 Package frozen meatballs - your favorite; beef, turkey, or vegetarian
Mix the dressing, preserves, sauce and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl. Put meatballs in a 13X 9 in baking dish, pour sauce mix over the meatballs. Bake at 350 till hot and bubbly. Can be put in a crockpot if desired. Can't mess this up. Serve alone or over rice.
Enjoy :o)
Thanks Kim
More Simple Super Snacks
This from Robb in Salem..
Take two packages of "Little Smokies", one bottle of your favorite bar-b-que sauce and 3 Tablespoons brown sugar. Pour it all into the crock pot and let it cook on low for about four hours. It doesn't get much easier and it always seems to be the first thing gone!
Thanks Robb!
Take two packages of "Little Smokies", one bottle of your favorite bar-b-que sauce and 3 Tablespoons brown sugar. Pour it all into the crock pot and let it cook on low for about four hours. It doesn't get much easier and it always seems to be the first thing gone!
Thanks Robb!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
More Super Food!
From Marcia...
1 Can Refried Beans1 LB Hamburger, browned and seasoned with a package of Taco Seasoning 1 Pkg. Shredded Cheese, either Sharp Cheddar, or Pepper Jack1 Jar of Pace Picante Sauce1 Container of Sour CreamGuacamole, either homemade or from a container (found in the dip section of most grocery stores)1 can sliced olives Layer all ingredients in a 9X11 pan and serve with a big spoon and a bag of tortilla chips for dipping. You may also add chopped tomatoes and green onions to the top, then it is 9 layer dip, not 7 layer as the recipe says! I love this dip, it is so hardy that it is a meal in itself!
Thanks Marcia!
1 Can Refried Beans1 LB Hamburger, browned and seasoned with a package of Taco Seasoning 1 Pkg. Shredded Cheese, either Sharp Cheddar, or Pepper Jack1 Jar of Pace Picante Sauce1 Container of Sour CreamGuacamole, either homemade or from a container (found in the dip section of most grocery stores)1 can sliced olives Layer all ingredients in a 9X11 pan and serve with a big spoon and a bag of tortilla chips for dipping. You may also add chopped tomatoes and green onions to the top, then it is 9 layer dip, not 7 layer as the recipe says! I love this dip, it is so hardy that it is a meal in itself!
Thanks Marcia!
Scott's Sweet Meatball Recipe
Scott sent this in...
1 can of Chili w/No Beans
1 jar of grape jelly
1 package of frozen meatballs
Combine ingredients in crock pot.
Cook until meatballs are hot in the center. It usually takes me about 3 - 4 hours on a low setting.
Thanks Scott!
1 can of Chili w/No Beans
1 jar of grape jelly
1 package of frozen meatballs
Combine ingredients in crock pot.
Cook until meatballs are hot in the center. It usually takes me about 3 - 4 hours on a low setting.
Thanks Scott!
Chili Chesse Dip
Heres what you need..
Velvetta Cheese or Cream Cheese (block works best)
Chili with bean (any prepared chili of your choice)
Red Pepper
Chuncky Salsa
Microwave Safe Bowl
Chips or crackers of your choice.
Step 1 - Prepare Chili. Cooking on the stove works best, however, you can prepare the chili in a microwave. Add seasoning as desired. The chili should be heated to warm temperature, not to a boil.
Step 2 - Cut the cheese in to small blocks or scoop from jar and place in microwave safe bowl, save a few blocks for later
Step 3 - Pour chili over the cheese and add the remaining cheese to the top. You can also add just a scoop of salsa for added flavor.
Step 4 - Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and heat for an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
Step 5 - Transfer mixture to another bowl and serve hot with chips or crackers.
Velvetta Cheese or Cream Cheese (block works best)
Chili with bean (any prepared chili of your choice)
Red Pepper
Chuncky Salsa
Microwave Safe Bowl
Chips or crackers of your choice.
Step 1 - Prepare Chili. Cooking on the stove works best, however, you can prepare the chili in a microwave. Add seasoning as desired. The chili should be heated to warm temperature, not to a boil.
Step 2 - Cut the cheese in to small blocks or scoop from jar and place in microwave safe bowl, save a few blocks for later
Step 3 - Pour chili over the cheese and add the remaining cheese to the top. You can also add just a scoop of salsa for added flavor.
Step 4 - Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and heat for an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
Step 5 - Transfer mixture to another bowl and serve hot with chips or crackers.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
This Sunday
Rookie Super Bowl advertiser Kellogg's Frosted Flakes hopes to make a gr-r-reat first impression by using its high-priced ad time to promote doing good. The breakfast biggie's 30-second spot asks viewers to go to FrostedFlakes.com and nominate a kids playing field to be rebuilt on Kellogg's dime.
It won't have the field to itself for charity messages, however. Another first-timer, Pedigree pet foods, will promote dog adoption to the more than 90 million viewers expected on Feb. 1.
**FYI: Kellogg and Pedigree won't say what they paid for the time, but NBC has said 30-second slots are averaging $3 million.
..oh and GO CARDINALS! Kurt Warner, the Arizona Quarterback, is a really good guy.
It won't have the field to itself for charity messages, however. Another first-timer, Pedigree pet foods, will promote dog adoption to the more than 90 million viewers expected on Feb. 1.
**FYI: Kellogg and Pedigree won't say what they paid for the time, but NBC has said 30-second slots are averaging $3 million.
..oh and GO CARDINALS! Kurt Warner, the Arizona Quarterback, is a really good guy.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Doing It Right
Cold and flu season is here, filling the streets with a great chorus of coughing, dripping, hacking, sniffling humanity. And there's one cheap, easy, clinically proven way to avoid joining them. Wash your hands.
Here's the drill: Scrub vigorously with water and soap for about 20 seconds until lather appears, making sure to get between your fingers and fingernails. Use a nail brush if you have one.
Briskly dry with a towel. Do it often and you'll stay a lot healthier 24 percent less like to get a respiratory illness and 45 percent to 50 percent less likely to get a stomach bug
**FYI: When people wash their hands, only 33 percent use soap and only 16 percent adequately wash. The average hand-washing time is 11 seconds.
Here's the drill: Scrub vigorously with water and soap for about 20 seconds until lather appears, making sure to get between your fingers and fingernails. Use a nail brush if you have one.
Briskly dry with a towel. Do it often and you'll stay a lot healthier 24 percent less like to get a respiratory illness and 45 percent to 50 percent less likely to get a stomach bug
**FYI: When people wash their hands, only 33 percent use soap and only 16 percent adequately wash. The average hand-washing time is 11 seconds.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
10 Careers that Top $30 per Hour
From Yahoo.com
In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars still covers some of life's essential costs. Earn that much in just one hour on the job, and you have enough to build a comfortable life.
The latest U.S. Census Bureau figures put the median household income in the U.S. at $50,233. A $30-per-hour job brings in $62,400 before taxes, or 20% more than the national median. For many people, this extra margin is just one promotion or one credential away. To boost your economic security, consider these 10 careers with salary data as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Database Administrator Mean Hourly Wage: $33.78 Salary: $70,260
Database administrators perform a vital role in our information economy, managing the database systems that help companies store, process, and access data effectively. Job growth is stunning in this high-demand field as well -- the profession is expected to grow 37 percent through 2016. Continuing education is a must to keep up with evolving technology, but entry requirements are modest. You can launch this $30-plus-an-hour career with an associate's degree in database administration or information technology.
Registered NurseMean Hourly Wage: $30.04 Salary: $62,480
Historic demand for registered nurses is inspiring many people to reinvent themselves as health care practitioners. Nursing is projected to generate more new jobs than any other profession -- an estimated 587,000 positions through 2016, which represents a 23% increase in a decade. To take advantage of this boom, head to nursing school for your bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Accelerated programs are available for career changers who already have a bachelor degree in another field.
Technical Writer Median Hourly Wage: $30.18 Salary: $62,780
Technical writers interpret engineering and scientific information for a lay audience, producing product documentation, user manuals, project proposals, and scientific reports. Most writers come to the field with a college bachelor's degree in a communications or liberal arts field. Some colleges offer specialized certificate programs in technical communication, which incorporate IT literacy training.
Fashion Designer Median Hourly Wage: $34.22 Salary: $71,170
Fashion design has the reputation as an all-or-nothing labor of love -- you begin as a starving artist and ultimately attain celebrity stature designing haute couture. In fact, the majority of fashion designers -- 3 in 4 designers -- work secure, salaried jobs for apparel manufacturers. What these artists give up in suffering and glamour they make up for in a solid and stable paycheck. A job as a salaried fashion designer starts with an associate's or bachelor's degree in fashion design.
Accountant Median Hourly Wage: $30.11 Salary: $62,640
Accountants should have no trouble finding work as businesses throughout the economy sort through the financial rubble of the credit crisis. Mounting federal regulation will also contribute to demand for trained accountants. Accountants working for accounting and bookkeeping services earn upwards of $30 per hour. These employers hire trained professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Environmental ScientistMedian Hourly Wage: $30.71 Salary: $63,870
Environmental scientists will be the heroes of the coming era, developing much-needed strategies to redress environmental damage to soil, water, and air. The field is expected to grow 25% in response to new federal regulations and funding, as well as private investment. A bachelor's degree in earth sciences will get you started in this fascinating and important field. Many scientists go on to a master's degree to secure the best opportunities.
K-12 Curriculum DesignerMedian Hourly Wage: $30.87 Salary: $64,220
Curriculum designers are at the forefront of educational research, developing new instructional materials and strategies to improve the quality of education in our nation's schools. The job typically calls for a graduate-level degree in the field, such as a master's degree in education (M.Ed.).
Dental Hygienist Mean Hourly Wage: $31.21 Salary: $64,910
To make about the same amount of money with a two-year associate's degree, enroll in a dental hygiene program. Dental hygienists work alongside dentists to promote oral health and hygiene. Hygienists enjoy distinction as one of the nation's fastest growing occupations, with 30% growth expected through 2016.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators Median Hourly Wage: $30.05 Salary: $62,500
Solving crimes is all in a day's work for these criminal justice professionals. Criminal investigators can build their skill set by completing an associate's degree in criminal justice, where they take courses in crime scene investigation, criminal investigation procedures, and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics rates job opportunities as "excellent."
Television Producer Median Hourly Wage: $31.66 Salary: $65,850
Producers coordinate the television features we enjoy, from sitcoms to dramas to the nightly news. To build the necessary skill set, producers enter the field with an associate's or bachelor's degree in mass communications or broadcast media.
A tight economy hasn't stopped employers in these ten fields from hiring qualified grads. With the right degree, you can upgrade your career and find job security in the form of a $30-an-hour paycheck.
In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars still covers some of life's essential costs. Earn that much in just one hour on the job, and you have enough to build a comfortable life.
The latest U.S. Census Bureau figures put the median household income in the U.S. at $50,233. A $30-per-hour job brings in $62,400 before taxes, or 20% more than the national median. For many people, this extra margin is just one promotion or one credential away. To boost your economic security, consider these 10 careers with salary data as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Database Administrator Mean Hourly Wage: $33.78 Salary: $70,260
Database administrators perform a vital role in our information economy, managing the database systems that help companies store, process, and access data effectively. Job growth is stunning in this high-demand field as well -- the profession is expected to grow 37 percent through 2016. Continuing education is a must to keep up with evolving technology, but entry requirements are modest. You can launch this $30-plus-an-hour career with an associate's degree in database administration or information technology.
Registered NurseMean Hourly Wage: $30.04 Salary: $62,480
Historic demand for registered nurses is inspiring many people to reinvent themselves as health care practitioners. Nursing is projected to generate more new jobs than any other profession -- an estimated 587,000 positions through 2016, which represents a 23% increase in a decade. To take advantage of this boom, head to nursing school for your bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Accelerated programs are available for career changers who already have a bachelor degree in another field.
Technical Writer Median Hourly Wage: $30.18 Salary: $62,780
Technical writers interpret engineering and scientific information for a lay audience, producing product documentation, user manuals, project proposals, and scientific reports. Most writers come to the field with a college bachelor's degree in a communications or liberal arts field. Some colleges offer specialized certificate programs in technical communication, which incorporate IT literacy training.
Fashion Designer Median Hourly Wage: $34.22 Salary: $71,170
Fashion design has the reputation as an all-or-nothing labor of love -- you begin as a starving artist and ultimately attain celebrity stature designing haute couture. In fact, the majority of fashion designers -- 3 in 4 designers -- work secure, salaried jobs for apparel manufacturers. What these artists give up in suffering and glamour they make up for in a solid and stable paycheck. A job as a salaried fashion designer starts with an associate's or bachelor's degree in fashion design.
Accountant Median Hourly Wage: $30.11 Salary: $62,640
Accountants should have no trouble finding work as businesses throughout the economy sort through the financial rubble of the credit crisis. Mounting federal regulation will also contribute to demand for trained accountants. Accountants working for accounting and bookkeeping services earn upwards of $30 per hour. These employers hire trained professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Environmental ScientistMedian Hourly Wage: $30.71 Salary: $63,870
Environmental scientists will be the heroes of the coming era, developing much-needed strategies to redress environmental damage to soil, water, and air. The field is expected to grow 25% in response to new federal regulations and funding, as well as private investment. A bachelor's degree in earth sciences will get you started in this fascinating and important field. Many scientists go on to a master's degree to secure the best opportunities.
K-12 Curriculum DesignerMedian Hourly Wage: $30.87 Salary: $64,220
Curriculum designers are at the forefront of educational research, developing new instructional materials and strategies to improve the quality of education in our nation's schools. The job typically calls for a graduate-level degree in the field, such as a master's degree in education (M.Ed.).
Dental Hygienist Mean Hourly Wage: $31.21 Salary: $64,910
To make about the same amount of money with a two-year associate's degree, enroll in a dental hygiene program. Dental hygienists work alongside dentists to promote oral health and hygiene. Hygienists enjoy distinction as one of the nation's fastest growing occupations, with 30% growth expected through 2016.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators Median Hourly Wage: $30.05 Salary: $62,500
Solving crimes is all in a day's work for these criminal justice professionals. Criminal investigators can build their skill set by completing an associate's degree in criminal justice, where they take courses in crime scene investigation, criminal investigation procedures, and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics rates job opportunities as "excellent."
Television Producer Median Hourly Wage: $31.66 Salary: $65,850
Producers coordinate the television features we enjoy, from sitcoms to dramas to the nightly news. To build the necessary skill set, producers enter the field with an associate's or bachelor's degree in mass communications or broadcast media.
A tight economy hasn't stopped employers in these ten fields from hiring qualified grads. With the right degree, you can upgrade your career and find job security in the form of a $30-an-hour paycheck.
Beef and Bean Casserole
I love this! Thanks Becky!
Cook Time: 7 hours
Ingredients:
6 to 8 ounces bacon, diced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon prepared mustard, regular or Dijon style
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans in tomato sauce, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) can kidney beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) lima beans or butter beans, drained
Preparation:Cook bacon in large skillet until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard bacon drippings in skillet; brown the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat. In a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine bacon, ground beef, onion, and all remaining ingredients; mix to blend. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Cook Time: 7 hours
Ingredients:
6 to 8 ounces bacon, diced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon prepared mustard, regular or Dijon style
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans in tomato sauce, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) can kidney beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) lima beans or butter beans, drained
Preparation:Cook bacon in large skillet until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard bacon drippings in skillet; brown the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat. In a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine bacon, ground beef, onion, and all remaining ingredients; mix to blend. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Turning A Profit
Web developer George Huger says he turned $5 into $35,000 when he bought the expired Internet domain name for former President George W. Bush's presidential library and then sold it back.
Huger was searching through a list of expiring domain names two years ago when he noticed the Web address www.GeorgeWBushLibrary.com was about to expire.
He bought the rights for $5, then sat on them for two years. Huger says he recently sold them for $35,000.
**FYI: Rights to the new president's address, BarackObamaLibrary.com, are already taken.
Huger was searching through a list of expiring domain names two years ago when he noticed the Web address www.GeorgeWBushLibrary.com was about to expire.
He bought the rights for $5, then sat on them for two years. Huger says he recently sold them for $35,000.
**FYI: Rights to the new president's address, BarackObamaLibrary.com, are already taken.
00PS
It didn't take long for Barack Obama to make the first mistake of his presidency.
In the third sentence of his inaugural speech yesterday, the newly sworn-in president said, "Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath." While there have been 44 presidential administrations, there have been only 43 presidents; Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms in the late 1800s.
I have a feeling that he’s heard about it, too!
In the third sentence of his inaugural speech yesterday, the newly sworn-in president said, "Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath." While there have been 44 presidential administrations, there have been only 43 presidents; Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms in the late 1800s.
I have a feeling that he’s heard about it, too!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sign Of The Times
Hawaiian patients with a sore throat, high fever or mystery rash will now be able to bypass the waiting room and find a physician's care just a click away. Doctors plan to start making online house calls in the nation's first large-scale program of its kind that some believe could be a groundbreaking step in health care.
Computers equipped with a Web camera are used to set up live, face-to-face consultations where patients describe their symptoms and even show anything from a rash to a wound. They could get questions answered; get advice or prescriptions for anything but controlled substances.
Can I do the same with the dentist, please?
Have a nice weekend!
Blessings,
Tim
Computers equipped with a Web camera are used to set up live, face-to-face consultations where patients describe their symptoms and even show anything from a rash to a wound. They could get questions answered; get advice or prescriptions for anything but controlled substances.
Can I do the same with the dentist, please?
Have a nice weekend!
Blessings,
Tim
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Best Job In The World
The Australian state of Queensland is looking to drum up tourism during an economic slowdown so they have launched a search for an individual to fill what they're touting as "the best job in the world."
Once hired, the winner, who will earn $105,000, will walk on white sand, snorkel in some of the most beautiful beaches on Earth, live rent-free in an oceanfront home and then brag to the world on just how much fun they’re having using weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.
**FYI: To apply, visit
www.islandreefjob.com by February 22.
Once hired, the winner, who will earn $105,000, will walk on white sand, snorkel in some of the most beautiful beaches on Earth, live rent-free in an oceanfront home and then brag to the world on just how much fun they’re having using weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.
**FYI: To apply, visit
www.islandreefjob.com by February 22.
Online filing
If you want a quick tax refund then file your federal tax returns electronically. With tax season approaching, the Internal Revenue Service says it is expanding a program that enables you to file returns online at no charge, promising refunds much faster than for those who mail in paper forms.
Taxpayers who file electronically can receive refunds in as few as 10 days, compared to six to eight weeks for those filing paper returns.
**FYI: Nearly 90 million taxpayers filed online last year, about 58 percent of all returns. The IRS Oversight Board has set a goal of having 80 percent of taxpayers file online by 2012.
Taxpayers who file electronically can receive refunds in as few as 10 days, compared to six to eight weeks for those filing paper returns.
**FYI: Nearly 90 million taxpayers filed online last year, about 58 percent of all returns. The IRS Oversight Board has set a goal of having 80 percent of taxpayers file online by 2012.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sleepwalking
We found this in the news today...
Will Fee is recovering from frostbite after a night of sleepwalking in his bare feet. The Minneapolis native walked for six blocks, until a neighbor saw him and called the police. He says they took him home and woke him up. "When I looked at my toes, I thought, they're going to have to come off." . Fee has blisters, which could be equivalent to second-degree burns.
The calls started coming in. Stories of people moving furniture, cooking and even cutting hair while they were asleep. Amazing and a bit scary. Here is some information on Sleepwalking...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepwalking
Will Fee is recovering from frostbite after a night of sleepwalking in his bare feet. The Minneapolis native walked for six blocks, until a neighbor saw him and called the police. He says they took him home and woke him up. "When I looked at my toes, I thought, they're going to have to come off." . Fee has blisters, which could be equivalent to second-degree burns.
The calls started coming in. Stories of people moving furniture, cooking and even cutting hair while they were asleep. Amazing and a bit scary. Here is some information on Sleepwalking...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepwalking
The Furminator
My Dog Jake sheds quite a bit and this deShedding tool did work very well. A listener recommended it. Here is the website. http://www.furminator.com/
The tool is not cheap. Try eBay and Amazon to save a few dollars.
The tool is not cheap. Try eBay and Amazon to save a few dollars.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Good Dog!
We where talking about Pets this morning and Cynthia is allergic so we discussed Dogs that would not get her allergies going. Seems anything with a "oodle" in it is good. Here are some more...
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®), largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, developed a list of breeds they believe are associated with less dander. They include:
Bedlington Terrier. With the look of a lamb, this terrier is a wonderful companion. Most often seen with a blue haircoat, this breed sheds little, resulting in less dander and easier breathing for the allergy sufferer.
Bichon Frise. The bichon is not only a great lapdog, but the curly-coated white breed produces little dander, making the dog a wonderful companion for people with allergies. To keep him looking great, the bichon needs periodic trips to the groomer.
Chinese Crested. This breed is slowly gaining popularity. Not completely bald, the Chinese crested has some puffs of hair on the head and may have a very spotted skin. Despite his weird appearance, the Chinese crested is a great family pet.
Irish Water Spaniel. Even though he may look like the clown of the spaniel family, the Irish water spaniel is the tallest spaniel and a great water dog. The coat of the Irish water spaniel is his most distinguishing characteristic.
Kerry Blue Terrier. The hair coat of the Kerry blue is silky soft and dense. The coat can be curly or wavy but should not be wiry or harsh. The Kerry blue does require frequent grooming
Maltese. As the name suggests, the small Maltese originated on the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean. This diminutive breed looks fragile but is quite resilient. The long flowing white coat needs daily care but sheds little and produces small amounts of dander.
Poodle. The standard, miniature and toy poodle make excellent pets. These dogs crave human companionship and, for the allergy sufferer, produce little dander. The breed does require attentive grooming to keep his coat in tip-top shape.
Portuguese Water Dog. Bred to help the fishermen of Portugal, this breed is as happy on land as he is in the water. Another dog that produces little dander and doesn't shed much, the Portuguese water dog is a faithful and active companion
.Schnauzer. (Miniature, Standard or Giant) The most common coat color is salt and pepper but black is also available. In order to keep their coat clean and tangle free, frequent grooming and clipping is necessary
.Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. A medium sized terrier, the wheaten seems to love life and human companionship. The color is any shade of wheaten. The soft coated wheaten has a soft wavy hair coat in any shade of wheaten.
Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless. Comes in 3 sizes and in two varieties: hairless and coated. The colors are: black, bronze and grey.
The American Kennel Club (AKC ®), largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, developed a list of breeds they believe are associated with less dander. They include:
Bedlington Terrier. With the look of a lamb, this terrier is a wonderful companion. Most often seen with a blue haircoat, this breed sheds little, resulting in less dander and easier breathing for the allergy sufferer.
Bichon Frise. The bichon is not only a great lapdog, but the curly-coated white breed produces little dander, making the dog a wonderful companion for people with allergies. To keep him looking great, the bichon needs periodic trips to the groomer.
Chinese Crested. This breed is slowly gaining popularity. Not completely bald, the Chinese crested has some puffs of hair on the head and may have a very spotted skin. Despite his weird appearance, the Chinese crested is a great family pet.
Irish Water Spaniel. Even though he may look like the clown of the spaniel family, the Irish water spaniel is the tallest spaniel and a great water dog. The coat of the Irish water spaniel is his most distinguishing characteristic.
Kerry Blue Terrier. The hair coat of the Kerry blue is silky soft and dense. The coat can be curly or wavy but should not be wiry or harsh. The Kerry blue does require frequent grooming
Maltese. As the name suggests, the small Maltese originated on the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean. This diminutive breed looks fragile but is quite resilient. The long flowing white coat needs daily care but sheds little and produces small amounts of dander.
Poodle. The standard, miniature and toy poodle make excellent pets. These dogs crave human companionship and, for the allergy sufferer, produce little dander. The breed does require attentive grooming to keep his coat in tip-top shape.
Portuguese Water Dog. Bred to help the fishermen of Portugal, this breed is as happy on land as he is in the water. Another dog that produces little dander and doesn't shed much, the Portuguese water dog is a faithful and active companion
.Schnauzer. (Miniature, Standard or Giant) The most common coat color is salt and pepper but black is also available. In order to keep their coat clean and tangle free, frequent grooming and clipping is necessary
.Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. A medium sized terrier, the wheaten seems to love life and human companionship. The color is any shade of wheaten. The soft coated wheaten has a soft wavy hair coat in any shade of wheaten.
Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless. Comes in 3 sizes and in two varieties: hairless and coated. The colors are: black, bronze and grey.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Just A Jammin'
A car key that prevents teens from talking on cell phones or text messaging while driving has been developed by University of Utah researchers.
The Key2SafeDriving system includes a device that encloses a car key. The device connects wirelessly with the user's cell phone.
To turn on the engine, the user must slide the key out of the device or push a button to release it. The device then sends a signal to the driver's cell phone, placing it in "driving mode." When in driving mode, the cell phone can't be used to talk or send text messages. It can call 911 or dial numbers pre-approved by parents, such as their cell phone numbers.
Now we just need a button to get all of the friends out of the car when our kids are driving!
Enjoy the Sun! Have a great weekend and God Bless.
The Key2SafeDriving system includes a device that encloses a car key. The device connects wirelessly with the user's cell phone.
To turn on the engine, the user must slide the key out of the device or push a button to release it. The device then sends a signal to the driver's cell phone, placing it in "driving mode." When in driving mode, the cell phone can't be used to talk or send text messages. It can call 911 or dial numbers pre-approved by parents, such as their cell phone numbers.
Now we just need a button to get all of the friends out of the car when our kids are driving!
Enjoy the Sun! Have a great weekend and God Bless.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Top Dogs and Help Wanted
The top ten pet names for dogs have been
revealed. Veterinary Pet Insurance, a pet health
insurance provider, went through its database of
more than 450,000 insured pets to find the most popular monikers of 2008.
The company found that traditional pet names,
such as Fido, took a back seat to "people" names last year.
**The TOP 10:
1. Max
2. Bailey
3. Bella
4. Molly
5. Lucy
6. Buddy
7. Maggie
8. Daisy
9. Sophie
10. Chloe
My Lab's name is Jake. We found out Cynthia is allergic to dogs so Art called and told us about the Labradoodle. His son is very allergic to dogs but not a Labradoodle because there hair is fleece like and they don't shed much if at all. Here's a link to more on the Labradoddle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradoodle
HELP WANTED
Nursing jobs are the exception in an economy
riddled with job cuts in nearly every industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts
about 233,000 additional jobs will open for
registered nurses each year through 2016, on top
of about 2.5 million existing positions. But only
about 200,000 candidates passed the Registered
Nurse licensing exam last year, and thousands of
nurses leave the profession each year.
**FYI: Registered nurses made an average of
$62,480 in 2007, ranging from a mean of $78,550
in California to $49,140 in Iowa, according to
government statistics. Including overtime,
usually abundantly available, the most
experienced nurses can earn more than $100,000.
revealed. Veterinary Pet Insurance, a pet health
insurance provider, went through its database of
more than 450,000 insured pets to find the most popular monikers of 2008.
The company found that traditional pet names,
such as Fido, took a back seat to "people" names last year.
**The TOP 10:
1. Max
2. Bailey
3. Bella
4. Molly
5. Lucy
6. Buddy
7. Maggie
8. Daisy
9. Sophie
10. Chloe
My Lab's name is Jake. We found out Cynthia is allergic to dogs so Art called and told us about the Labradoodle. His son is very allergic to dogs but not a Labradoodle because there hair is fleece like and they don't shed much if at all. Here's a link to more on the Labradoddle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradoodle
HELP WANTED
Nursing jobs are the exception in an economy
riddled with job cuts in nearly every industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts
about 233,000 additional jobs will open for
registered nurses each year through 2016, on top
of about 2.5 million existing positions. But only
about 200,000 candidates passed the Registered
Nurse licensing exam last year, and thousands of
nurses leave the profession each year.
**FYI: Registered nurses made an average of
$62,480 in 2007, ranging from a mean of $78,550
in California to $49,140 in Iowa, according to
government statistics. Including overtime,
usually abundantly available, the most
experienced nurses can earn more than $100,000.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Winter Blues
If you get down when sunshine and warmth are in short supply this winter, you will not be alone.
Dawn LaFrance, assistant director of counseling and psychological services at Colgate University, offers these tips for beating the winter blues:
* Take fun seriously. Find a sport or outdoor activity that makes you look forward to cold, like hiking or cross-country skiing. Getting your heart pumping can increase your endorphins and positively affect your mood.
* See the light. Don't stay indoors when it's cold out -- bundle up and get some rays. Natural sun can do wonders for depression; so get out of the office or the house as much as possible during the daylight hours.
* Seek friendly help. Let others help you.
When you're feeling sad, call up a loved one and schedule a time to get some coffee and talk.
* Talk to a pro. The winter blues can be a symptom of a bigger problem, such as depression.
Dawn LaFrance, assistant director of counseling and psychological services at Colgate University, offers these tips for beating the winter blues:
* Take fun seriously. Find a sport or outdoor activity that makes you look forward to cold, like hiking or cross-country skiing. Getting your heart pumping can increase your endorphins and positively affect your mood.
* See the light. Don't stay indoors when it's cold out -- bundle up and get some rays. Natural sun can do wonders for depression; so get out of the office or the house as much as possible during the daylight hours.
* Seek friendly help. Let others help you.
When you're feeling sad, call up a loved one and schedule a time to get some coffee and talk.
* Talk to a pro. The winter blues can be a symptom of a bigger problem, such as depression.
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