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Early Detection Save Lives
2007-10-05 10:52:00
See below for details for receiving your free Outlook Express Stationery to use when you send email to your friends utilizing the above image designfor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Click image for better view.As most people know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is a good time to address the importance of (BSE) Breast Self-Examination. It is widely known that early detection can save lives. One thing I have found astounding though, is that many women do not do regular self examinations. Now I am not sure of their reasons for this, but it is a relatively simple process. I have heard too that some women express the feeling that, "well breast cancer can never happen to me". The following is a link to an excellent 7 or 8 minute video on how to perform a BSE. It is very straightforward and will no doubt answer all of your questions about this very simple but important process.BSE VideoHere are some helpful resources in regards to Breast Cancer:The Women's Health Resourc...
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Spicy Ginger Cookies: Gift In A Jar
2007-10-04 00:31:00
Click on image for full preview of your card template and print!My dear Friend Jana way up in British Columbia Canada tells me that it is already getting cold in North America and that there is snowfall on the mountains as well . When I hear of the cold setting in up there....so far from us down here in New Zealand I envision that Christmas and the holidays are just around the corner, which means I can almost smell the hearty aromas from Jana's famous 'Impossible Pies' and lovely warm muffins fresh out of the oven that must be such a great hit up her way during the colder times of the year.Well it is a great time to start thinking ahead about your own personal upcoming Christmas baking, while at the same time you might like to think about some 'Gift s In A Jar' as Christmas gifts for your family and friends. A 'Gift In A Jar' is the perfect and inexpensive gift for anyone, and a cinch to put together. With a fancy little jar wrapping and gift card or label that you can print o...
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Finding Happiness In The Pursuit
2007-10-02 05:17:00
By M. P. DUNLEAVEYPublished: April 8, 2006One of the great puzzles of human nature is why humans strive for more material things ? money, jobs, homes, cars, flat-screen televisions ? when they do not seem to make them any happier in the long run.Philosophers have pondered this conundrum for centuries, and modern economists have been examining it over several decades in a multitude of cultures. Not only does greater wealth not guarantee happiness ? even when you get what you want ? research indicates that you will not find it as satisfying as you had hoped, and you will want something else.Richard A. Easterlin, professor of economics at the University of Southern California, is a seminal researcher in this area. In effect, his work shows that if you think buying a three-bedroom condo and a Honda Element will make you happy, you had better think twice. In a few years, a) you're not likely to report being any happier, and b) you're likely to say that, now, finding a good private scho...
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Apple Cinnamon Potpourri
2007-09-26 01:20:00
The holidays are coming fast and it will soon be time to venture into the attic to retrieve all the holiday decorations once again. Well don't forget to get an early start on making your Christmas Potpourri .......and you may also want to make some pretty gift jars of a scented potpourri for gift giving. They make a lovely gift and they are very inexpensive to make and take little time to put together. The rewards of a fragrant potpourri are so wonderful. There is nothing nicer than walking into someone's home on a cold winter's day and smelling the sweet and spicy aroma of an Apple Cinnamon potpourri. There are many variations of potpourri but my favorite is the apple cinnamon variety during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. I will share three recipes today for potpourri.....one of which will be with dry ingredients for display in a pretty bowl or open container, and the other two which will be for a simmering variety which can be left simmering on the stove top or in a sl...
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CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2007-09-22 15:02:00
It would be wonderful if everyone knew how to administer CPR. When performed correctly, CPR can save a person's life by restoring breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be given by health care providers. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a combination of rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) and chest compressions. If a person isn't breathing or circulating blood adequately, CPR can restore circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Without oxygen, permanent brain damage or death can occur in less than 8 minutes.CPR may be necessary for people during many different emergencies, including accidents, near-drowning, suffocation, poisoning, smoke inhalation, electrocution injuries, and suspected sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Reading about CPR and learning when it's needed will give you a basic understanding of the concept and procedure, but it's strongly recommended that you learn the details of how to perform CPR by taking a course...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
2007-09-19 03:33:00
October is coming quickly and this is just a reminder that it will be Brea st Cancer Awareness Month once again. I have a lovely desktop wallpaper for you commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness and it is available for download, and it is free for your personal use. The size is (800 X 600) but feel free to resize to accommodate your screen resolution. I have uploaded it to "YouSendIt" and all that is necessary to do is to downloaded it to your hard drive and go from there. Just click on the following link to download or click on the image above. The file is only available from today through September 26th or 100 downloads.Breast Cancer Awareness Wallpaper From PatriciaThe image above is what the wallpaper looks like.I will be posting more about Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.

It's Only A Mountain
2007-09-18 05:15:00
A few weeks ago I had the privilege and pleasure of reading some articles and viewing some videos of a remarkable man name Dick Hoyt and his son Rick/aka/ Team Hoyt. Dick and Rick compete in marathons and triathlons together as well as other athletic competitions. Disabled at birth as a result of his umbilcal cord wrapped around his neck and suffering also from cerebral palsy, Rick, with the unconditional love from his Dad Dick have gone above and beyond the expectations of so many to prove that with a "Can Do" attitude, achieving a dream is within anyone's reach. I came across this following article yesterday, and well it says it all, so I thought I would share it in today's post. I had also posted the link on my sidebar recently to the first video of them which I had seen, but I will post it again below in case you might have missed it. It is a touching story that has left an indelible mark in my heart forever. Enjoy the following special moments.Here is the article!I try to be ...
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World Gratitude Day: September 21st
2007-09-17 05:32:00
World Gratitude Day When : September 21stWorld Gratitude Day is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation.The United Nations Meditation Group created World Gratitude Day to express appreciation for the great things that individuals and groups do. This recognition is on a global basis. According to their website: "World Gratitude Day presents an award to someone who we feel has done something outstanding in the spirit of Globalism."This group also suggests that you find something to be grateful for, and remember the feeling.On a smaller scale, seek to give gratitude and appreciation to people in your life who have done good deeds. It could be something as simple as a "thank you" or a card of thanks to someone. Or, you could offer some type of certificate or plaque of appreciation from a group you belong to, for contributions from individuals inside or outside of your group.Happy World Gratitude Day!"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."-- Jacques MaritainG...
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Surfin Pup!
2007-09-13 08:55:00
Photo courtesy of Don and Joan Dobbin I always love to hear a perfect ending to any story, and this story was one that fell near to my heart. It also reinforces to me that there really are some wonderful people in this world, some even ready to put their life on the line to save a drowning dog. Here is the article from the Muskegon Chronicle in Michigan. Drowning Dog Gets Surfboard Ride To ShoreThe waves on Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon "were about as big as they get," surfer Matt Smolenski said. And the rip current along the Grand Haven pier was "really strong."One of those big waves swept a man's dog off the pier around 2:30 p.m., and it was Smolenski who rode a wave in to save the struggling pet, said off-duty Muskegon Heights police officer Royce Rodgers, who witnessed the rescue.Smolenski, 25, of Grand Haven "was able to grab the dog's collar," said Rodgers. "He put the dog up on his surfboard and the dog rode the surfboard in to shore.""When I got to the dog, it wasn...

Godwit E-7 Returns: First Sign Of Spring In New Zealand
2007-09-12 07:05:00
E-7 Being Fitted For A Satellite Transmission Tracking DeviceFor Her Long Migratory JourneyA New Zealand Bar-Tailed Godwit Another New Zealand GodwitGodwits In FlightNow whether we would like to call her Elissa the Elusive, or Enid the Enigma, birdlife researchers from Massey University in New Zealand actually have labeled her (1st photo) E-7. E-7 along with several other New Zealand Godwits also know as Kuakas, were fitted with tracking devices in the early part of the year to track their migratory journey to Alaska and back to New Zealand. E-7 arrived back to Miranda, New Zealand at 3 am on Sunday. The incredible thing about her long journey was that she made a remarkable record and had travelled 11,500 miles one way non-stop. Her long and tedious migratory journey has broken all record making history as far as patterns for migratory birds. This must have been an unbelievable feat for her. The return of the Godwits is always considered the first sign of Spring in New Zealand.I f...
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Come Fly With Me!: Alex The Gifted Parrot
2007-09-12 02:48:00
Alex was no ordinary parrot, in fact his cognitive abilities and amazing intelligence has astonished his owner Irene Pepperberg and researchers for 34 years. Alex was found dead in his cage on Friday morning.Alex was an African Grey parrot which is a breed of parrot with great charm and character. He has amazed Irene and his researchers with his qualities of being able to count to "6" and identify colors among many other amazing achievements. The following video with Alex and his owner Irene Pepperberg and Alan Alda is a real treat and will certainly speak for itself.Amazing Alex VideoThe African Grey Parrot .comWikipedia: The African Grey ParrotThe Alex FoundationAssociated Press: Updated: 10:47 a.m. ET Sept. 11, 2007WALTHAM, Mass. - A gifted parrot that could count to six, identify colors and even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials has died after 30 years of helping researchers better understand the avian brain.The death of Alex, an African Grey parrot, left scie...
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911: A Brother's Remembrance
2007-09-08 02:12:00
Tears In Heaven: Eric ClaptonNever Forgotten: VideoAs I sadly reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, I recalled having saved a poignant article written in 2002 by a gentleman who had lost his brother in the fall of the Twin Towers. It had inspired me so much when I had first read it, and I have read it over and over many times since. It seemed to epitomize to me exactly the feelings of every individual who had lost a loved one during those horrific events. His words are the embodiment of every good reason why we should be so thankful for what we have in this life, especially for those whom we hold so close and dear to our hearts. Let us never forget those victims, and the families and friends who must forever live with the memory of that fateful day. May God help us all.The article is a bit lengthy but every word worthwhile.The River and The CreekTranslated by Chi Chung February 20, 2002Moments before the World Trade Center was attacked, I called my brother from my office to s...
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Remembering Luciano Pavarotti
2007-09-06 23:16:00
Luciano Pavarotti October 12, 1935 - September 6, 2007 click arrow above on the left to hear Luciano Pavarotti singingNessun DormaYesterday was a very sad day for me as I heard of the passing of one of the most famous Tenors that ever lived. Luciano Pavarotti died at the age of 71 as a result of complications of Pancreatic Cancer at his home in Modena, Italy. It is a great loss for so many people throughout the world, and the opera, classical, and pop music stages will never be the same without the powerful voice and presence of this master performer who has pleased and overwhelmed the world for decades. I for one love classical music and opera more than any other kind of music and Luciano Pavarotti's music has always touched my heart so deeply. I have always considered him to be one of the most consummate performing artists in the world. I am fortunate to have a great collection of his music, and I hope by sharing the above song "Nessun Dorma" with you that you that you might find ...
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Global Warming: Where Do We Go From Here?
2007-09-04 04:41:00
While the world always seems to balance on the brink of good and evil, the world also tethers on the edge of another foreboding dilemma, and it is that of global warming and its effects. Now there are many that believe that global warming is merely a hoax at its best, but how can one deny the facts that have been scientifically proven by some of the most intelligent scientific minds in the world, let alone the sheer evidence that we see flashing on our television screens every night while watching the news reports of the devastations occuring all around the world. Global warming is a real scenario, and there are consequences that will come to pass if we don't heed the call. I won't go into all the manifestations of global warming in this post as I am sure you have heard a good deal about it already, or maybe even too much. Now I am not a scientist by any means of the imagination, nor do I even belong to any environmental organization, but I am just a concerned citizen with a famil...
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You Are Loved
2007-08-31 08:10:00
The first track from Josh Groban's new upcoming album is available!You Are Lovedclick above Josh Groban Bio Here

SODIUM: The Silent Killer?
2007-08-31 03:05:00
In 1966 I lost my dear Father to a cerebral hemmorhage. His stroke was very sudden and left the whole family in total shock. He was a young man, 53 years of age and in good health all of his life, other than the fact that he did have hypertension (high blood pressure). He always had frequent headaches, yet we always thought they were from the pressures of raising a large family and the stresses of working seven days a week. As I look back on my Father's hypertension, and having hypertension myself now for many years, and having regular headaches myself, I often wonder whether something could have been done back then to prevent his early demise. I would often note even as a young girl that he would use large amounts of salt on his food. I have analyzed over the years that whenever I have eaten anything salty I wind up with an excruciating headache, and I find it so totally agonizing. Now I have not cooked with salt for many years, nor do I put salt on any of my food items when eatin...
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Remembering Princess Diana: 7/1/61-8/31/97
2007-08-31 00:53:00
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.~ Diana Spencer
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Taking A Bite Out Of Crime
2007-08-28 06:57:00
Taking a bite out of crime is the first thing this precious 8 lb. police dog pup has on her mind these days. Meet Midge the friendly drug sniffing chihuahua-rat terrier and her colleague Brutus. Midge has gone down in history as the smallest drug sniffing police dog in the world in the Guiness Book of World Records...and she means business as usual. See her video HERE as she combs an area seeking out drugs. Don't let her size fool you....she is just as well thought of in the police business as her friend Brutus above.Here is an article about Midge!By Michael O'MaraDrug sniffing chihuahua is now in the Guinness Book of World Records. We first introduced you to little "Midge" ten months ago when she was just a puppy. Since then, "Midge" has charmed even the most cynical residents of Geauga county, including her partner in police work, "Brutus" the sheriff department's big German Sheppard."Midge" has now passed her test and recieved her certification as a real K-9 drug detector in t...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
2007-08-28 03:50:00
"One must always be aware, to notice.....even though the cost of noticing is to become responsible. "~Author Thylias MossBrea st Cancer Awareness .Comclick aboveEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Breast Cancer click aboveThe above is a comprehensive resource directory and index on anything relating to Breast Cancer. Please take time to become more aware about Breast Cancer. Early detection can save a life!

Love Recipe
2007-08-27 08:46:00
Photo By: Babi SantanderIngredients2 Hearts Full of Love 2 Heaping Cups of Kindness2 Armfuls of Gentleness2 Cups of Friendship2 Cups of Joy2 Big Hearts Full of Forgiveness1 Lifetime of Togetherness2 Minds Full of TendernessMethodStir daily with Happiness, Humor and Patience. Serve with Warmth and Compassion, Respect and Loyalty.~ Author Unknown
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A Dog Day Afternoon
2007-08-23 06:48:00
Sometimes I find it hard to keep the lid on things, and today is just one of those days where I just have to let it all out. To begin with, let me say that I have been an avid dog lover all my life, and I still consider myself one even after reading of a news event which involved the mauling of a woman in Washington by two Pit Bull Terriers while she slept in her bed. This was not the first story of malicious dog attacks against people children, and other animals that I have read recently, but only one of many that have taken up in the news lately. There have been several attacks right here in New Zealand recently and I have read several also having taken place in America and other parts of the world....again just recently. It has become more and more of a problem that some pet owners just DO NOT know how to care for their pets, and perhaps also there are not enough rigid laws intact to make it necessary for owners to provide adequate habitats for their pets to assure the public of ...
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Bussing On Shaky Ground
2007-08-18 02:21:00
Yesterday while I was on the bus going into our local town for a medical appointment a 'Special Needs' person boarded the bus a couple of stops after I had gotten on. After a few minutes this gentleman realized he had boarded the wrong bus and approached the driver to tell him that he was on the wrong bus. The bus driver immediately started growling a carrying on in a very cruel and inhumane way with this individual, and even went so far as to yell at the passenger saying, "What do you think I am, a mind reader?" The bus driver just wouldn't let up and carried on in a very bastardly manner towards this man. I happened to be sitting in the front seat of the coach and observed the whole scene and heard every word. I actually sat there frozen in shock as I just could not believe my ears. I wanted so badly to confront the driver, but he was driving, and I did not want to get caught up in an argument or do anything to jeopardize the rest of the passengers on the bus while the bus was ...
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A New Zealand Teen Making A Difference
2007-08-13 04:34:00
While watching the evening news last night, I heard the news anchor woman relate the story of a New Zealand teen, Hugh Campbell from Waikanae Beach, who several months ago had broken his neck and injured his spine in a diving accident. He was the Wellington breast stroke champion swimmer for the region, and a hopeful for the Olympics. I was so touched with the presentation about Hugh, and so admired his candor and positive attitude, and his courage to face his future in a wheelchair. He will surely be a role model to many young teens, and a fine example to many others of how important it is to be hopeful in achieving one's goals. View the video interview with Hugh Campbell HERE.
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The Galactic Suite
2007-08-11 11:33:00
I have realized lately that I have had "outer space" on my mind a lot and seem to be focusing some of my posts on items of this nature, but I promise not to make it a habit, as there are so many other things of interest to me that I would like to share as well. Today I happened to be reading an article about "The Gala ctic Suit e " which will be the first hotel planned in space, and is expected to be available for visitors around the year 2012. The above photo is an artist's rendering of what it is expected to look like. I understand that it has been calculated that there are approximately 40,000 people in the world who could afford this chance of a lifetime, at a mere cost of $4 million for a few days in space. So if you have been considering a vacation in an "airy" location with lots of "space", and the meager cost of a few million wouldn't catch you blinking an eye, then feast your thoughts on 5 years from now when jaunting into space for a long needed vacation might become a ...
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Up....Up.... And Away!
2007-08-09 04:55:00
Barbara Morgan: Teacher In SpaceIt was a beautiful evening at Kennedy Space Center for the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. It roared into a flawless liftoff at 6:36 p.m. EDT. STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will be an 11-14 day mission and will continue construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment to add to the Space Station.The Astronaut Flight Team consists of the following members. U.S. Navy Commander Scott J. Kelly will command the seven-person crew of STS-118. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Charles O. Hobaugh will be Endeavour's pilot. Veteran astronauts Richard A. Mastracchio and Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams of the Canadian Space Agency will be returning to space for their second missions. Barbara R. Morgan, Tracy E. Caldwell, Ph. D., and Benjamin Alvin Drew round out the crew as mission specialists. Barbara Morgan had been chosen as the backup candidate for the NASA Teacher in Space Program in July 1985. From September 1...

A Gift From The Sea
2007-08-06 06:06:00
Recently I had been watching a wonderful documentary on television about spectacular marine life in our oceans and seas, some species of life which had only been recently discovered. I was amazed to see such wonders of this underwater world in such vibrant colors, shapes and forms. It made me realize that perhaps I have taken so much for granted just living within a stone's throw from the sea close to where I live. Since I enjoy beautiful photography very much, I embarked on an Internet search to find out more about some various underwater curiosities, particularly jellyfish and in doing so, I found myself more and more captivated with the articles I read about these wonderful sea creatures...although I might not feel so beguiled should I ever encounter one while taking a swim.I came across this stunning photograph above of this Olindias Jellyfish. This is a photograph taken by a famous wildlife photographer, Frans Lanting, photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. ...
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Reaching Your Dream Takes Courage
2007-08-03 04:46:00
Reaching Your Dream Takes CourageCourage is admitting that you're afraid and facing that fear directly. It's being strong enough to ask for help and humble enough to accept it.Courage is standing up for what you believe in without worrying about the opinions of others. It's following your own heart, living your own life, and settling for nothing less than the best for yourself.Courage is daring to take a first step, a big leap, or a different path. It's attempting to do something that no one has done before and all others thought impossible.Courage is keeping heart in the face of disappointment and looking at defeat not as an end but as a new beginning. It's believing that things will ultimately get better even as they get worse.Courage is being responsible for your own actions and admitting your own mistakes without placing blame on others. It's relying not on others for your success, but on your own skills and efforts.Courage is refusing to quit even when you're intimidated...

A Dream Fulfilled
2007-08-03 04:01:00
Click Above For Detailed StoryIn April of this year the famous British Physicist, Stephen Hawking lived his dream of flying in zero gravity aboard NASA's Boeing 727. Stephen Hawking, author of A Brief History Of Time, and noted for his lifetime research and studies about Black Holes in space fulfilled his dream of what it is like to experience weightlessness in space. Professor Hawking suffers from Lou Gehrig's Disease , also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and has been confined to a wheelchair for many years, but he never let his confinement stand in the way of authoring several books, contributing to the world his theories about the Cosmos, and his research into theoretical physics, together with an extensive programme of travel and public lectures and living a lifetime dream of enjoying weightlessness in space. Visit Stephen Hawking's official website to learn more about his life and achievements.The weightless experience here!
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Photo Of The Day
2007-07-30 03:53:00
ALBINO WHITE TAIL FAWNClick On Image For Full Story
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Mum's Lemonade Date Scones
2007-07-29 09:05:00
I had posted this excellent recipe on my Food Blog recently and I thought that I would post it on this blog tonight for some who might not read my Food Blog. This is a fresh batch of the Lemonade Date Scones right out of the oven this afternoon, minus a couple which I just had to have with my coffee. This is wonderful family recipe from my husband's Mum for her Lemonade Date Scones which I could not resist sharing. This has been a long time favorite recipe in the family and one of the first batch of yummies that my husband baked for me when I first moved down here to New Zealand. I have been eating them ever since.Mum's Lemonade Date SconesIngredients4 cups of self raising flour (or 4 cups of standard white flour with 4 heaping teaspoons of baking powder added)1 (335 ml.) can lemonade (Sprite)300 ml. cream1/4 tsp salt400 grams (14 oz.) of whole dates (will be added to the mixture whole)DirectionsPreheat Oven To 200 degrees C. or 390 degrees F.Mix all ingredients well in large mixi...
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