Month: December 2010

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Smoking submarines

It was interesting to me to hear that the Navy will ban smoking on submarines starting this week. I had no idea that smoking was allowed on these vessels in the first place. The decision came after a study found that second hand smoke reached dangerous levels when the subs were under water.

While many of the sub crews hail the decision, some do not like the policy. The navy is providing ways to help the smokers quit by providing patches and gum for smokers. I hope those who smoke will be able to quit and can improve their health.

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No Problem

The one thing everyone in my family has in common is our love of food. Whenever the holidays roll around, we always have plenty to eat. Everybody has their own specialties they make and bring for the rest of the family to enjoy. While that’s a pretty good thing, it does lead to some overeating for some. I must admit that I have been guilty of that myself.

Now that the holidays are almost over, it’s time to start thinking about shedding the extra pounds I put on. When it comes to weight loss though, it can be difficult to do. I talked with many people about the problem and heard that there are weight loss pills you can take on the internet. I thought I might try some out and see how they do. After all, what could it hurt?

After doing a certain amount of research on the problem, I found that it was going to be difficult figuring out which pills were the best weight loss pills. Luckily I know some people who have some knowledge on the subject and they were able to help me out. I have made a decision though and have decided that I am going to do whatever it takes to reduce my weight. Wish me luck!

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Don’t ask do tell

The U.S. senate recently voted to end the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy about gays in the military. The vote was 65 to 31. The pentagon is now looking for ways to implement the policy in such a manner as to keep everyone rights in view. The Obama administration is happy that they have finally won a long standing battle on human rights.

Many republicans are vowing to try to have the policy repealed but it doesn’t look like it will end soon. The debate will surely go on and I have a feeling that this is not the end of the argument. Anyway, I guess we’ll have to see what happens!

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Sit down

One area of the house that everyone loves is our garden. We like to spend a lot of time out back just hanging around. We have put a lot of effort into making our backyard a suitable place to hang out in and are constantly finding new ways to make it better. One idea that we all liked was when we installed stone garden benches near the garden fence.

We first got the idea for garden benches when we were driving by a house down the street. They had a bench out front and it really looked good. The benches looked so natural that they seemed to be part of the landscape. We discussed the issue and decided that we wanted stone benches at our house as well. We knew they would last for a long time and they made our garden area look so much better.

Since one of my grandparents recently passed away. We thought that we might remember him by installing one of the memorial benches that were available on a site called stonebenches.com. The whole thing has come together and now we are very happy with our purchases. I know my neighbors will be jealous when they see the benches in our yard and I know my granddad would like the idea as well.

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Amelia

One fascinating story of American lore is that of Amelia Earhart. She was attempting a Trans Atlantic flight when she disappeared in 1937. What happened to her has been a mystery ever since. Some think they have found the answer on a remote island.

Scientists have found bone fragments that may belong to the missing aviator. They are still waiting for the DNA results to come back, but it could be the answer to an old mystery. I hope the results will be positive and then the world will know what happened.

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Finished shopping

Since Christmas is drawing closer every day, I wanted to finish the shopping list that has been lying on my desk. I was wondering what to get for my aunt Jenny and Uncle Dave. That’s when the idea hit me that I should get them one of the window plant boxes that I had seen online. The more I thought about it the more I knew it would be the perfect gift.

It was during the summer that I first came to be aware of window boxes. A friend of mine down the street had some installed on his house and they made it look so much better. I think that nearly everyone on the street was jealous of him and many people on our block wanted them. My uncle’s house would be a great place to put them as the front looks kind of plain.

I happen to know that my aunt Jenny loves plants and would be well able to take care of them. The other thing was that they are easy to install and are fairly inexpensive. I went online and selected a few of the window flower boxes I thought they would like. Now that my shopping is done, I can sit back and relax until next Christmas!

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Taliban Hideouts

One reason the war in Afghanistan has been so troublesome for U.N. forces is that the Taliban are very good at hiding out from our forces. It’s very difficult to kill the enemy if you can’t find them. One thing that is needed is increased cooperation with the neighboring country of Pakistan.

There is some thought that much progress can be made if this could happen. Some officials have been encouraged by the recent helpful disposition of Pakistan. I hope this war can end soon and that our troops can come home.

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Moving On

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they have to make a move. This is happening to my cousin who was recently married. Her new husband has decided to move her to Texas so that he can start his career there. The problem is that they don’t have a lot of money to start with and finding a house in Texas can be difficult. We visited the area to see what we could find.

We looked around for awhile and finally found a house they liked. The house was in bad repair so we needed to find some help in making the place livable. I contacted some carpet cleaning services in austin in order to get the rugs cleaned. I also found some water damage companies austin that could fix the damage in the kitchen. I knew it would take some time, but it would be worth the effort when the house was fixed.

One of the best features about the house was the entry hall. There is a beautiful stone carving that adorns the mantle. It took some time, but I found a travertine cleaning austin company that could do the work. This young couple will have it made once the house is ready to move into. I am just glad I could help them get started and I wish them well in their new lives.

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The End

In the world of sports, there are a few people who make it big. They are able to set records that will last for many years to come. One person who was able to do this is Brett Favre. He has set the record for the most consecutive games played in the NFL. The problem is that the streak will end this week due to injury.

Brett was able to start in 297 consecutive games. That’s over 19 seasons. He first appeared on the field in 1992 against the Pittsburg Steelers and has played every week until now. Unfortunately, he will be sidelined this week due to a shoulder injury. I applaud Brett and the accomplishments he made. Way to go Brett!

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No Snow

Since the winter weather is setting in, I was thinking that maybe I needed to get out of the area for awhile. It would be nice to take a break from the snow and go somewhere else. The only real problem I had was deciding where I wanted to go. I was talking with a friend at work and he mentioned that there were many resorts in Myrtle Beach that were very nice. I liked the idea and decided to check it out.

The first break I got, I went online and started looking around. I found a site called http://avistaresort.com. The site described all the great things about visiting that area and their proximity to the many golf courses that are there. I thought that it would really be nice to play some golf while I was there.

I guess my mind was pretty well made up that I would go on vacation soon. I just had to find the right Myrtle Beach hotel for me. I knew that wouldn’t be hard and I did it easily. I am looking forward to my vacation and to having a break. I know I will have a great time and that I will come back refreshed and ready to face the snow again.