There is always something going on at the airport, and it seems there is a little more action than usual this week. TSA officials were embarrassed to find that a sensitive document containing information on screening has come to light. The document was posted on their website and could give terrorists an advantage when trying to beat the system. The document has been removed from the site, but we all hope that the damage is not already done!
Memories
I was talking with my cousin the other day and we talked for quite awhile since it had been some time since we had a chance to catch up. He was telling me about one of his favorite hobbies that we happen to share. Golfing. We both like to golf when we can and are always looking for new courses to challenge us. When he told me about Golf Myrtle Beach, I was impressed by what I had heard.
One thing that he had done recently was go on one of his Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations. He loves the courses they have to offer and spends quite a lot of time playing. Since there are so many courses to play in that area, it is easy to find a good deal by taking advantage of one of the many Myrtle Beach Golf Packages that are available. Any true golfer would jump at the chance to play the courses he wanted and my cousin did just that.
The best part about the thing was that he invited me to join him when I could. I was happy join him for a few rounds of Myrtle Beach Golf and we had a ball. We enjoyed the sunshine and good weather while we played our way through to the 18th hole. I am glad I was invited as it will always be a special memory for me!
Welcome Danica
It seems that the NASCAR family will welcome a new driver next year. While that is not always unusual, it will be when fans learn it will be a woman. Danica Patrick who hails from the Indy racing league will attempt to compete with the big boys by entering the ARCA Series. She hopes to eventually earn a license that would allow her to compete in the NASCAR Series. I am sure the all her fans are waiting to see her make the big time and we all wish her the best of luck.
Everything Works
There are many situations in life when you have to make a choice. I have been dealing with my cable company for a long time and haven’t been satisfied with their service. I finally decided to do something about it and switched to Direct TV. It was not necessarily what I wanted, but after finding out the facts, I felt I had no other choice. There are many advantages to their service and I’ll explain a few of them.
One of the best things about DirectTV is that they offer the best in television by bringing the channels to you in HD. This is certainly not always the case with cable and it is a huge upgrade. The kids love to see everything on the screen and rave about how much better our picture is now. I even have to admit it myself.
Another great benefit is the wide selection of sports programming that you can receive. I now can watch nearly any game that is televised and enjoy it while I am home. Directv has definitely broadened the amount of games I watch. That has been a great selling point with me and I am glad that I now have that capability. In the end, everything has worked for us very well.
The more things change…
Once again, Mother Nature has proven that she is mighty. This time the players involved are birds that migrate south for the winter and modern day planes. Studies have shown that by mimicking the flight of birds, the airlines could save thousands of gallons of fuel by flying in the formation of a V such as birds do when flying long distances. The simple laws of physics show that reduced air drag could make the flights to far-off places easier.
I am certainly impressed by Mother Nature and her infinite knowledge. It always seems that her time- tested ways are best. I would be glad to know I was flying in formation and doing my part to save energy and the environment. I hope the airlines will take this cue!
Seasonal jobs
One good thing about the holidays is that some people are finding work. Many of the stores are hiring extra help in order to get through this busy season. That means that paychecks are being made out to some people who haven’t seen one in awhile. It also gets these people off unemployment. The whole thing adds up to be good for everyone involved. I’m glad for those people and hope they will be able to continue working when the holidays are over.
Good news from Tennessee
One of my sisters lives down in Tennessee. She has been there for more than a few years now and is doing very well. She has a good job and lots of friends. The problem is that one of her friends recently went through some difficulties and had to enter a Tennessee Drug Rehab center. It was a good thing that she did because I heard that her behavior was very self-destructive. That’s never a good thing.
It seems that my sister’s friend had become dependent on alcohol and it was affecting her work, family, and home life. Unfortunately, like many people, it took a major event to force her to realize her condition. It wasn’t until she wrecked her car that she volunteered to enter an Alcohol Rehab program. The good news is that she came through it and is ready to start a new phase in her life.
After hearing about the whole thing, I realized that there are many people who are going through the same type of thing. I thought I would try to study up on the problem to see what I could do to help. I found some good information on the internet that can help me recognize the signs of these types of behavior so that I can intervene when necessary. I glad that my sister has her friend back and I am certain that she will do fine. I really hope she will.
Jobs
According to the president, more new jobs are coming. I certainly hope they are considering the amount of money we Americans have invested in creating them. The president will head to congress soon to unveil his latest plans for further economic growth. Tax cuts for certain businesses will certainly be on the list as well as new incentives for some industries. I hope all the money that is being spent will come to good use, but the past may make that a wild dream.
New Toys
Its funny how word gets around when a good deal is found. Whenever a store has a good sale on something, I usually hear about it. A similar thing happened to me the other day when my buddy Greg told me about what a bargain it is when you switch to Direct TV. He told me all the details and I was impressed with what I heard. He said that it’s a bargain when you compare it to cable.
My old cable company hadn’t really lived up to my expectations so I listened to what he had to say. DirectTV is known for having HD on its channels. This means that you get more than just a show, you get an experience. My old cable company couldn’t offer me that and so I listened even closer. They also provide their services for a very reasonable price. When you look at all the channels they have, that’s more than you could ask for.
You would think that these two items would have sold me, but there was even more. Knowing my passion for sports, Greg informed me of the wonderful sports coverage that you can get from Directv. That was enough to sell me and I switched right away. Now that I have done so, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. If fact, I am headed home now to enjoy the rest of my day with my new toy!
Ted Turner
It was amazing to read about the controversy over Billionaire Ted Turners move to take in Buffalo that will shortly be homeless. Officials of Montana’s wildlife agency say that they are willing to approve a plan to transfer more than 74 buffalo to Turners ranch. There has been some opposition to the plan but I hope it will go through. Some worry that the buffalo carry a disease known as brucellosis. It has been known to spread into domestic herds of cows and causes premature babies.
I think the plan is a good idea. Turner will pay the cost of keeping the animals and will receive a portion of their offspring. He will probably use them to enhance his restaurants that mainly serve buffalo meat on the menu. Lets all hope that the plan goes through!