Month: May 2012

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Gladiator

Gladiator is the name of a huge fire in Arizona. Firefighters are battling the blaze but are outmatched by weather conditions. It has been a very hot and dry spring that has made conditions right for a fire like this. The high winds are making it almost impossible to put the fire out.

There are some bright spots as firefighters were able to save some of the properties in the area. The bad news is that the fires are still raging and there is no end in sight. It’s going to be hard to get these fires under control.

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Playing safely

The building my office is in is very large. We have a lot of people going in and out all the time. We sometimes have as many as two or three hundred people working there. With all these moms and dads coming and going, we sometimes have quite a few children there as well. It seems that every time summer comes around we have kids coming out of our ears. We decided that we needed to add some facilities to care for them while their parents are working.

We found a room where the kids could be supervised and entertained. We also decided to build something like those school playgrounds that you see all around. We had a nice little piece of ground that would be suitable for the task. It was a fun project to work on and I think the results were better than expected. We worked with a company called Rubberecycle that helped us with playground surfacing. They have many products to choose from and know their business well.

They have a special product made just for playground surfaces. It’s really just chopped up used tires but its makes for a nice safe base for the kids to play on. The parents like the fact that it’s safe and that it can made in many colors. Another aspect of the product is that it helps to recycle some of the millions of tires that are disposed of every year. The playground has been a hit with the kids as well as the parents and everyone seems to be happy. That’s the good thing about my job.

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The times ahead

With the next presidential election getting closer all the time, many eyes are on the economy. The health of the economy will play a large roll in who gets elected to the top office in the land. So the question is how the economy is doing.

Experts all agree on one thing. They are not quite sure. Some believe the economy is growing and will be better than expected in the near future. Others believe that the economy will be dragged down by the Euro that is having issues of its own. I guess only time will tell.

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Getting a car

I can always tell when people need help. I guess I have a natural instinct for it. My instincts were telling me that my cousin Debbie needed help when she gave me a call and asked me to find out where she could find a nice used car. I instantly sprung into action and started working on the situation immediately. I went to the internet and found some information that I knew could help.

As I typed in the words for used cars Tampa, I found a site called that I had been on before. I had helped a friend find this place and it worked out great. He was able to purchase a car and it worked out very well. I knew my cousin would find a great deal here as well. I sent her a link that she could use to watch used car videos. I thought she would benefit from doing this.

This car dealer in Tampa, FL had many cars to choose from and I knew they could help her find the right car for her. The good news was that they also could help her Apply for Credit in order for her to finance the car she needed. Debbie was very grateful for my help and she took advantage of my suggestion. She is now the proud owner of a brand new used car that she loves. It feels good to help someone when they need it most.

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Pants on fire

Sometimes strange things happen. I heard about a woman who went to the beach with her kids in California. The kids collected some colored rocks and gave them to their mother. The mother put the rocks in her pocket and they all went home. Upon arrival at their home the rocks caught on fire while in her pocket and gave her second and third degree burns.

Scientists are now studying the rocks and think they contain phosphorus which is used to make matches. Some believe the phosphorus is human made and are trying to figure out where it came from.

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Moving to LA

There are a few times in life when a big decision is made. This was the case last month when my cousin Judy decided she needed a fresh start. She gave me a call and said that she was going to move to California to continue her career. It made sense for her but we did not want her to go out there alone. She insisted and so there seemed no way of talking her out of it, I decided to help her all I could.

The first thing we needed to do was to find some Los Angeles movers who could collect all of her things and get them there safely and at the right price. I went to my usual source of information the internet and started looking around. I found that there are many LA movers available. All we had to do was find the right one for her.

After my research was completed, I notified Judy that I had found the Los Angeles moving company for her. I gave her a call to let her know and she was very happy and excited that her dream was coming true. It was a sad day when she left but we think that she will be much happier now.

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Movies

We have been watching a whole lot of movies lately around our house. I am not quite sure why but I think it must be a lack of interesting things to watch on regular T.V. I think we have had our fill of repeat shows and we need something new.

Of course, I am looking forward to the NFL season coming up. The problem is that it has not arrived as of yet. Until then, I guess we’ll be found at the video store.

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Opinions and the law

One thing that is often overlooked in this country is the importance of law. The fact is that this land was built by the law and the law binds it together. I know that many people feel that lawyers are not always the best people to deal with, but they can really help you when your rights have been violated. I know this for a fact in my own life.

There was a time when I had a difference of opinion with one of my former employers. I felt that my rights as a worker were taken advantage of and I fought back. Of course I could not do this on my own and so I enlisted help from an employment lawyer to help me take my case before the law. It took awhile, but in the end I prevailed. I am so grateful for the help I received from my lawyer.

There are many people out there who may have some of the problems as I did. I would like to think that they could get the same legal help that I received. Finding the right lawyer is easier than you may think and it could make a huge difference in your life. I have always believed that getting an opinion from a legal mind is worth the trouble.

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Phone calls

Did you ever notice that some phone calls you receive come at the exact wrong time?
It seems that I have been getting many of these calls lately. Just when I am trying to relax I have received a call that disturbs my peace and it is getting on my nerves.

I think I’ll have to start turning off my phone once I am ready to relax. I really hate to do this as I like to remain available to people in case they have an emergency. On the other hand, I need a little peace in my life.

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Stay confident

I hear so many people talking about how tough it is to stay afloat with the economy the way it is. I know more than a few people who need debt relief. People are really struggling and it is hard to keep up with all the commitments we made when times were better. I understand that good people can quickly find themselves in need of a helping hand to deal with their finances.

The good news is that there are ways to reduce the worry over financial matters. There are many companies out there that can help the typical person with debt reduction. They have proven tactics that work time after time. Take advantage of their knowledge and this will help you feel better about your situation and give you the confidence you need to move forward.

The economy will surely improve in the future. While it may seem that we are in a down period now, these things have a way of turning around. All we have to do is keep fighting and stay afloat until the good times return. For those who keep their heads in the game, better times will return. I am doing my best to do so and I hope everyone else is as well.