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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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A more secure future

There are many things in life that can be scary. One thing that really concerns me is the safety of my family. Every time I leave the house I wonder if my family will be ok. There are many bad people in the world and even when you think you are safe, you may not be. That’s why I decided to look into some Home Security Systems as a way to keep my family safe.

I started to look around online to see what I could find. After reading a whole bunch of customer’s reviews, it became clear to me that there was only one choice. I thought that going with the leader in Home Security would be the best bet. I had heard about the company called ADT and thought I would give them a call. I was glad I did because now I feel so much better when I leave the house.

One of the best features of their service is the Home Security Monitoring. This feature is available in nearly every state. This also means that the authorities can be alerted whenever any trouble arises. The system I had installed is also very easy to use. This was important as I wanted my kids to be able to operate it. They have no trouble with it and they use all the time. I am glad I decided to make the move to a more secure future!

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Recycling!!

While I have never been accused of being an environmentalist, I do believe that it is important to recycle when possible. Our planet could be in danger and I think we should act on the side of caution and try not to find out what happens if we manually change our earth’s natural state. We only have a finite number of resources and I think we should use them more wisely.

There are many places to take your recyclable items to. Most counties have drop off points where you can turn in what you have. I am lucky that my neighborhood has a recycling plan in place and they make it easy to do so. I encourage everyone to take part in this important aspect of maintaining our resources in an efficient manner.

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Sitting pretty

When it comes to finding a deal, I think that I’m in pretty good company. I like to look around on the internet and usually I will eventually find something very nice, very cheap! The problem I have is keeping up with what is hot and trendy. When it comes to Womens Fashion Trends, I haven’t a clue what’s hot. That’s why I was glad when I found a site called shopwiki.com. They are always bringing me to the best places to look for the best deals on new merchandise.

Another great thing about the site is that I am able to find some of the freshest Womens Clothing Designers. There is nothing worse than buying a girl a present and finding out that this is last years dress. I can’t keep up with it all and I am glad I don’t have too. I just go to their site and they do the rest.

Another great aspect of the site is that they are one of the leaders when it comes to Eco-Fashion. Helping the environment is all the rage these days and I feel good about doing what I can to help. Its small things like this that makes the difference. All in all, I am very happy about finding this site and all it has to offer. Another problem solved!

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Lonely?

I was perusing the news today and ran across a weird story. It seems that loneliness can spread through groups of people much like a cold. There are a few characteristics of being lonely that force people to change how they interact with other people. The sickness makes people feel cut-off which in turn cuts off other people. This all adds up to people feeling more alone even while in groups. I hope that people will realize the bad effects of this sickness and learn to recognize the signs; you may be able to help someone as well as yourself.