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Soda Club Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:56:00 +0000

Soda Club Recipes: "Creations for Carb and Calorie Counters

Fruit Fizz
Submitted by Laurel P. of Arizona

6 oz. Soda-Club Diet Pink Grapefruit
6 oz. Soda-Club Diet Cranberry-Raspberry
Orange slice
Combine diet sodas in a tall glass over ice.
Garnish with orange slice. "

Judy's Great Cakes - About Judy Page - Our delivery areas in California are Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Paula, Moore park, Oxnard, Camarillo and Simi Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:03:00 +0000

Judy's Great Cakes "Hello and welcome!
My name is Judy, and I am a professional baker and cake decorator.

I have 20 years experience in designing and creating beautiful and delicious cakes for any occasion. From traditional cakes to gourmet chocolate oblivion truffle torts and cheesecakes.

Only the finest ingredients are used in my cakes. Choose from a delicious variety of cake flavors and fillings to create the perfect cake for your special day.

My goal is to take your dream cake and make it a reality, the possibilities are endless. You can choose from my selections and styles or create your own design. Whatever your choice, it will be created with style and elegance."

Fizz ed 101 Soda-Club Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 01:47:00 +0000

www.seltzerandsoda.com

Have you heard the buzz about Soda-Club? From Wall Street to your street, everyone's talking about Soda-Club soda makers.

Recently featured in: Woman's Day Magazine, Time Magazine, Popular Science, Ebony Magazine, HGTV Kitchen Trends, Chicago Sun-Times, Boston Globe, Baltimore Sun, Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times, Akron Beacon-Journal, Hampton Roads Daily Press, Home Appliance Magazine, beststuff.com, Visalia Times-Delta, And more! Read below for a few words of fizz-dom from the press:

MSNBC.com "Make perfect seltzer and soda at home.. I was very excited when I heard about Soda-Club - and its 21st century [soda and] seltzer making machine. In short, my dreams were answered. Soda Club is highly recommended."

click here to view the entire article

Cooking Pleasures (Cooking Club of America): Approved by the Cooking Club of America! Overall rating 9 out of a possible 10. "This product is recommended hands-down for anyone who likes to drink carbonated drinks, whether fruit, low-calorie or sugar-free. The machine is easy to use, and delivers a winning taste... It was easy to set up and the instructions were excellent."

Environmental News Network (enn.com): "On top of thousands of bottles and cans that the typical family will keep out of landfills with the use of the Soda-Club soda maker, urban dwellers will appreciate not having to lug cases and cases of heavy soda up the stairs. Trips to the store are reduced, and one of the bulkiest items that you would buy disappears from the shopping list."

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Seltzer and Soda

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 02:13:00 +0000

Seltzer and Soda: "Make fresh, great-tasting diet soda in just seconds, with no clean-up! No more carrying, storing or recycling bottles and cans. 8 delicious diet flavors sweetened with Splendar - or try regular flavors with two-thirds less sugar than storebought. Click Here

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Soda And Seltzer info

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 02:11:00 +0000

Soda And Seltzer info: "Diets Don't Work - 4 Ways To Lose Weight Naturally
By: Mark Idzik, Sun Jul 30th, 2006
Any doctor worth their salt will tell you diets don't work. Plain and simple. Surprised?
Well you might be. You can't get away from all the talk about South Beach, Atkins, Low Carb, Zone ... you name it, they're talking about it. It's on TV, in magazines... everywhere you look.
And of course there are the pills, drugs and other expensive methods to lose weight. While they may be appropriate in certain cases, by and large they aren't necessary. Some can actually be dangerous to your health.
What does work, what's been proven to work time and time again is something very simple... a lifestyle change. You may not want to hear it, but it's true.
You can't eat thousands of calories, rich desserts, sugary snacks, excess fat and tons of carbs, get little or no activity and expect to lose weight with a pill!
You'll be surprised to know that you don't need to stop eating or have to exercise for hours every day to lose weight. Just a few simple lifestyle changes added daily can turn your life around quickly. You will start to lose weight within days and feel better as well.
Here are 4 tips you can use to get started today:
Drink water.
Drinking lots of water is probably the single most important thing you can do for your health. Water delivers nutrients throughout your body, flushes toxins out of your system and aids in digestion. When you get up in the morning, start with a full glass of water before you start your day (add a little lemon if you like). Then get at least 10-12 additional glasses of water in throughout the day.
Eat slowly.
Chew your food 10-12 times before swallowing. Your saliva starts the digestion process, and if you don't chew enough, your "

Goal Setting for Kids - Parenting

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:02:00 +0000

Goal Setting for Kids - Parenting: "Goal Setting for Kids

Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part of most school curriculums, nor is it taught in most homes. Many parents never learned the techniques of goal setting, and are still struggling with their own. You don't need to know it all. While you develop your own goal-setting skills, you can also be helping and encouraging your children to develop theirs. Goal setting is a life-long skill. It helps your child to focus their unique gifts and talents, it helps to cultivate and strengthening your child's self-worth, and equips them to lead a life full of meaning purpose, and direction, regardless of the professional or personal paths they choose.
Things to consider when setting goals with your kids
CAREER - school grades, skill development, future plan (ambition);
PERSONAL- character development, and personal growth (self-image, sense of responsibility, ability, sefl-esteem), appearance;
HEALTH - exercise, diet, over-all well-being, balance;
COMMUNITY - commitment to serving others (volunteer work);
FINANCIAL - understanding the value of money, earning, saving;
FRIENDS - expanding their circle of friends, choosing friends wisely; HOUSEHOLD - chores, contribution to building home life;
RECREATION - hobbies, relaxation, fun activities (movies, parties, etc.)"

To the kids who survived the 30's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:02:00 +0000

To the kids who survived the 30's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing.

Then after that trauma, our baby cribs were covered with bright colored lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking.

As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.

Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat.

We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, bread and butter and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we weren't overweight because we were always outside playing!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

No one was able to reach us all day. And we were o.k.

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, x-boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround sound, no cell phones, no personal computers, no internet or internet chat rooms..........we had friends and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.

We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes, nor did the worms live in us forever.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!

Little league had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. they actually sided with the law!

This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all! And you are one of them! Congratulations!

Please pass this on to others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated our lives for our own good.

For Those Who Take Life Too Seriously

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:03:00 +0000

For Those Who Take Life Too Seriously.....

1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
2. A day without sunshine is like, night.
3. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
4. I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.
5. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
6. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
7. I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
8. Honk if you love peace and quiet.
9. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
10. He who laughs last thinks slowest.
11. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
12. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
13. I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
14. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
15. Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7 of your week.
16. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
17. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
18. Get a new car for your spouse. It'll be a great trade!
19. Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.
20. Always try to be modest, and be proud of it!
21. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
22. If you believe in telekinesis? Raise my hand...
23. OK, so what's the speed of dark?
24. How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?
25. If everything seems to be going well, you obviously overlooked
something.
26. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
27. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
28. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
29. If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
30. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
31. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
32. I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
33. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
34 . Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
35. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the
heck happened.

ISAGENIX International

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:11:00 +0000

ISAGENIX International: "Cleanse your way to better health and a leaner body by following either our 30 Day or 9 Day Program. These Cleansing and Fat Burning Systems help you lose pounds and inches safely and naturally through cleansing and replenishing your body with exceptional nutrients."

The Three Biggest Mistakes Most People Make After They've Been Injured In Any Kind of Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Fri, 26 May 2006 02:39:00 +0000

" The Three Biggest Mistakes Most People Make After They've Been Injured In Any Kind of Accident"
A Special Report
Mistake #1
The Health Mistake You Could Regret For Years . . . And How To Avoid It
If your accident caused serious injuries I know you're already getting medical treatment. Which is exactly what you should do.

But what if you haven't been seriously injured . . . or at least you think it's not serious?

I've seen many clients--both male and female--who were keyed up with adrenalin right after their accident and were just glad to be alive. They didn't have any blood gushing and didn't realize that they had some damage--soft tissue injury, such as a sore neck or back--that doesn't show up for a day or two. Then they can't get out of bed or bend over. This is typical.

But believe me, these injuries can be very serious even though you can't see them on an X-ray. They can lay you up for weeks, months, or even years. If this description fits you, you need to go see a physician who is experienced in soft tissue injuries and get into rehabilitation therapy right away.

But be forewarned. The average family practitioner doesn't know how to handle these soft tissue cases. And making yourself well has to be your number one concern.

If you don't get the care and treatment you need, first of all you're going to be laid up much longer than you need to be--and if you're like most people, you simply can't afford the luxury of just taking it easy for up to a year. Second, if you have a damage claim, waiting makes it look like you're faking it. In any case, even a successful claim can't erase the pain and hardship you may be going through.

So there's no reason not to see a doctor right away.

Mistake # 2
Not Learning Your Legal Rights
I know you're probably concerned with how you're going to pay for this medical care and other bills. That's where your legal rights come in. They cover far more than just medical bills.

Simply put, anytime you've been injured in an accident caused by somebody else, you have a right to be reimbursed for your property damages, medical expenses, for your lost wages, for your loss of future quality of life, for your pain and suffering. Past, present, and future.

If you don't know what your rights are, how can you possibly expect to get a fair settlement for the full money damages you're entitled to?

Mistake #3
Not Understanding Other Common Pitfalls
You're also going to be faced with something else. If it hasn't happened to you already, I can assure you that you're going to be inundated by "representatives" from lawyers--calling you or even visiting you in your home or in the hospital. They'll be trying to solicit your business.

As a service to you, I'd like to tell you what you need to watch out for.

Whether you hire me, hire another attorney, or work out your settlement by yourself, it is critical that you know the following:

First of all, don't sign any forms that are blank. These runners, as they're called, will take these blank contracts or power of attorney and sell them to whichever lawyer pays them the most money, not necessarily the best lawyer. Check out the lawyer. Make sure there is a lawyer out there. Don't sign anything until you go to a lawyer's office.
Second, don't discuss your case with anybody except your attorney, your doctor, and maybe your own personal insurance agent. Unless your injury is trivial, I have to tell you that you should have a lawyer. Since you can get help on a contingency basis, you're potentially risking a lot by not having one.
So if you either have an attorney or are thinking about hiring one, don't talk to the other guy's insurance company.

And regardless of that, don't talk to people who call you and say they are from the credit bureau and they are checking on your case. Don't talk to anybody who solicits you over the phone, period. I wouldn't talk to anybody that just showed up at your house, because you're being set up. Refer them all to your attorney.

Third, don't you dare sign any release from liability unless you've gotten a lawyer to approve it. Because once you settle your case, it's finished.
The case is over. You can't get anything else.

Besides, there's no need for you to sign anything to get the process going other than a claim form with your insurance company, which is legitimate. (Actually, you can get it going by making a telephone call and filing a claim over the telephone.)

Let me give you an example of a very recent client of mine--the case of . . .

The $8,000 Signature.
We had a case not too long ago where a man here from Central America who didn't speak English very well got rear-ended. They did about $800 dollars worth of damage to his car, which is not a real bad wreck but it's not just a little bump. The insurance adjuster got the guy to settle and sign a release for the $800 property damage claim. And he also had back injuries which the adjuster got him to settle for $20.

Now, fortunately, the guy got to feeling suspicious and he came in. We said absolutely don't sign the check. We sent the check back to the insurance company and said we're rejecting this. Please send a new check without the bodily injury payment because the guy's hurt, and he's seeing a doctor.

They refused.

But we let him go ahead and get treated by a doctor, and then prepared our settlement package and sent it to the adjuster. He was irate but we told him he had overreached and we were going to take it to court.

We just got a letter offering $5,000 as a first offer, and we'll probably settle it for eight or nine thousand.

Insurance companies try to pull this kind of thing on a routine basis. Don't let yourself be victimized again! Ask your attorney.

Cultivating the Trust Factor

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Fri, 19 May 2006 17:43:00 +0000

Cultivating the Trust Factor - Customer-Service: "Cultivating the Trust Factor

In today's highly competitive economy, it is difficult to maintain a significant market advantage based on your professional skills alone. Developing a trusting relationship with your clients is key to your success. No matter what business you are in, the most powerful value-added you can contribute in any business relationship is the trust factor.
The trust level in Corporate America is at an all-time low, and suspicion of 'all things corporate' is on the rise. Clients and prospects are in search of trust in their business relationships. Although people do business with other people they know and trust, building trust and credibility does not happen overnight.
What is trust? Trust can be defined as a firm belief in the honesty of another and the absence of suspicion regarding his motives or practices. The concept of trust in business dealings is simple: Build on an individual's confidence in you and eliminate fear as an operating principle.
To cultivate trust, take the risk of being open with clients and prospects. This enables them to perceive you as a real person--one with strengths and weaknesses that come into play as the relationship develops. When trust is reciprocal, you will find that your confidence in others is rewarded by their support and reinforcement of what you also stand for as a business entity."

Workplace Ethics

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Mon, 15 May 2006 15:18:00 +0000

Ethics In The Workplace

Workplace Ethics is a subject that we have all heard of. In fact, the subject of Ethics in general is something that most people are familiar with. And, what is commonly understood about ethics is there are ethics and then there are workplace ethics. What most people don't realize, however, is that there is no such thing as workplace ethics; ethics are the same, (or, should be) whether in the workplace or in personal life.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Enron?s Ultimate Victim: Ethics - Ethics

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:40:00 +0000

Enron?s Ultimate Victim: Ethics - Ethics: "Enron?s Ultimate Victim: Ethics

FROM the 'MORAL HIGH GROUND', where we imagine ourselves, the Enron fiasco should have come as no surprise. Enron is simply a quintessential example of the degradation of principles such as trust, loyalty and ethical standards.
Why it happened,however,is what really needs to be understood if business is to restore its ethical foundation and survive tumultuous times.
Few will argue that business today is more challenging and competitive; most everyone accepts that the marketplace is more cutthroat than ever. We live in a dog-eat-dog world where for most, corporate survival is focused on just trying to not get eaten."

Home Improvement Information - Home-Improvement

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:40:00 +0000

Home Improvement Information - Home-Improvement: "Get Rid Of Air Pollution In Your Home With House Plants
Do you know that formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas can cause severe health effects to us? Sources of formaldehyde are:- environmental tobacco smoke and combustion sources (burning wood, kerosene and by automobiles) preservatives in some paints, cosmetics and coating finish used to coat paper products pressed wood products and furniture made with these pressed wood products certain insulation materials such as urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) and fiberglass insulation durable press drapes, other textiles, and glues. "

Providers of web hosting services - besthost1.net

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 01:49:00 +0000

Providers of web hosting services - besthost1.net: "Try this out. If you are quite happy and satisfied with your web host, try to see if they are offering an program you can participate on. Instead of you paying them, why not make it the other way around; them paying you. The process can be as easy as putting a small “powered by” or “hosted by” link at the bottom of your page and you are already in an business. .. More on this subject here:"

Big Fat Lies

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:31:00 +0000

Big Fat Lies: " CDC Must Retract Obesity Deaths Study

Trial lawyers and food cops spreading unwarranted hysteria over the nation's so-called 'obesity epidemic' have lost yet another leg to stand on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that its March 2004 bombshell study implying that obesity kills 400,000 Americans each year was fundamentally flawed. read more here »"
Big Fat Lies

Hot Cars Take Time and Effort

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:37:00 +0000

Hot Cars Take Time and Effort
Beware Katrina cars
Dishonest salesmen try to foist flooded autos onto public

The sheer number of vehicles damaged in the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes means that potential buyers must be extra careful, an insurance official said.
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FLAWS CAN SIGNAL WATER DAMAGE There are a number of things buyers can do to help avoid being victimized, said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market analyst for Kelley Blue Book of Irvine, Calif., a vehicle pricing and information service.

"You have to be a bit of a forensic scientist as you inspect the car," Nerad said.

Some telltale signs of water damage:

* brand new carpeting in a three-year old car

* floor mats that don't match the carpeting

* water stains on upholstery

* sand or silt under carpets or floor mats

* rust in places where it shouldn't be, such as the interior of the trunk or high up under the hood

* power windows that don't work well

* a mildewy or musty smell

Nerad suggests a careful test-drive, too.

"When you test-drive the vehicle, don't let yourself be distracted by the seller," he said. "Pay attention to what's going on -- the ride quality, the steering. Does it pull when you're breaking? Do the brakes squeal?

"If it feels weird to you, or you have a sense it's weird but can't identify it, you might steer clear of it."

More Business Using 'varoom!' to lure buyers
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Court lets award in smoker's death stay

Eileen Alt Powell, The Associated Press
Upward of half a million cars and trucks were damaged when Katrina and other hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast and Florida last year. Many have been fixed up and put in used car lots or are for sale on the street. If you're in the market for a used car, shopping carefully will help you avoid ending up with a water-damaged vehicle.
Sales of salvaged vehicles to unsuspecting buyers is nothing new. Dishonest and unscrupulous dealers -- as well as individuals -- have profited for years by taking cars damaged in accidents, doing cosmetic repairs and getting fresh titles, and selling them to unsuspecting buyers. The vehicles may be unsafe, or they require extensive and expensive repairs.

Water-damaged vehicles are especially dangerous because there can be hidden damage to electrical systems, and the potential for buyers getting scammed is greater now than in recent times.

eBay Store - bh1 Products:

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:20:00 +0000

Visit our eBay Store - bh1 Products:

Here are just a few of the benefits of operating a home business on eBay. Which ones are most appealing to You?
Financial safety through additional income: Imagine the added security You'll gain from the income generated by your business. When financial issues arise, as they inevitably do, You'll be prepared with extra resources.

Personal freedom: When You decide to operate your business full time {You will when You see how easy it is}, You'll find that You have more control over your personal time. You can choose to invest this *quality* time however You desire i.e. more time with family, travel, further education. It's up to You.

Self Empowerment: There's no substitute for the feeling of control and independence You'll experience through business ownership. It's one of the most genuine forms of self actualization.

eBay Seller: bh1.com: eBay User Tools, Everything Else items on eBay.com

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:53:00 +0000

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Texas sues Sony BMG for 'spyware' on CDs

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 23:47:00 +0000

The state of Texas sued Sony BMG, alleging that the company "surreptitiously" installed spyware on personal computers through music CDs with a copy protection program.

"Sony has engaged in a technological version of cloak and dagger deceit against consumers by hiding secret files on their computers," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott in a statement after suing under the state's anti-spyware law.

"Consumers who purchased a Sony CD thought they were buying music. Instead, they received spyware that can damage a computer, subject it to viruses and expose the consumer to possible identity crime."

Sony BMG, one of the world's biggest music companies, said last week it was ending the use of the software provided by a third-party vendor and allowing consumers who purchased CDs to exchange them for similar items without the software.

The joint venture of Japan's Sony and German-based BMG recalled the CDs after a firestorm of protests and the threat of legal action over its use of the so-called XCP copy protection software.

Experts say that when one of the CDs is inserted into a PC, the copy-protection software can modify computer settings and expose computers to a variety of malicious software programs.

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:59:00 +0000

Old chile recipes
Old chili recipes
Every chili cook has a few recipes, whether written or just remembered, that have helped define his or her own special bowl of red. Here is a more-or-less historical collection which will assist the reader in this purpose, as it has for the author. Since they are really not meant to be cooked from, but rather used as a reference for your own concoctions, no attempt was made to bring the older recipes up to modern cookbook standards. There are valuable hints to be gleaned from them, but more than that, when reading them notice how none of the recipes will stay in focus very long -- that's chili's stubborn refusal to hold still and let the shutter snap.

Recipes Listed:

Mrs. Owen's Cook Book (1880)
U.S. Army (1896 - 1944)
Walker's Red Hot Chile Con Carne (1918)
Romana's Spanish-American Cookery (1929)
Texas Jail Chili (Circa 1950)
Eight Bean Chili (1975)
Old Buffalo Breath (1985)

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 00:14:00 +0000

Home Loans - Selected Resources For Home Loans: "Congress passes loans for Katrina-hit governments (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Congress on Friday approved up to $1 billion in federal loans to help local governments pay employees in the devastated Gulf Coast region after an argument over whether the loans could eventually be forgiven.
Lawmakers argue over repayment of Katrina loans (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Senate on Friday approved up to $1 billion in federal loans to help communities pay employees in the devastated Gulf coast region after an argument over whether the loans could eventually be forgiven.
Congressman Melancon tells local governments to spend federal storm loans 'and don't pay it back' (The Daily Comet)
This afternoon, the House approved by voice vote a measure to amend the Community Disaster Loans program of the Stafford Act which governs federal disaster relief.
Senate OKs $1 billion in loans for Gulf region (Dallas Morning News)
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved legislation Friday that would provide up to $1 billion in loans to allow hard hit Gulf Coast local governments to pay their essential employees with federal storm aid already provided by Congress.
Congress approves $1 billion in loans for Gulf Coast governments (The Town Talk)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Bush legislation Friday that would provide up to $1 billion in loans to allow hard hit Gulf Coast local governments to pay their essential employees for the next three months with federal storm aid already provided by Congress."

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:49:00 +0000

Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need Your Help Now

The Salvation Army National Headquarters: "The Salvation Army Ready to Serve 400,000 Meals Per Day to Victims and Rescue Workers

The Salvation Army is prepared to serve 400,000 hot meals per day to residents and first responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. More than 200 volunteers, employees and officers will serve the meals from 72 mobile canteens that are able to provide up to 5,000 hot meals per day. In addition, the Army is prepared to move in two, 54-foot mobile kitchens that can provide 20,000 hot meals per day."

Quote Of The Week: "Quote Of The Week Citing concerns about obesity, soft-drink makers have announced a new, more restrictive policy on soda in school vending machines. Not surprisingly, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is once again calling for yet more regulation. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported today that the group's executive director, Michael Jacobson, said 'he would like to see a ban on all carbonated soft drinks -- regular and diet -- in all schools.' No word yet from Jacobson on how removing diet soft drinks -- which contain zero calories per serving -- would make kids any skinnier. For more on the increasingly zany war on pop, click here, here, and here. "

noreply@blogger.com (Charlie) — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:21:00 +0000

Obesity Liability Waiver Offered for Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry - and Free From the Threat of a Lawsuit.

The Center for Consumer Freedom wishes the nation a guilt-free Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and all the trimmings. Because of a scourge of trial lawyers seeking to make obesity lawsuits their next cash cow, those hosting a feast this year might consider having their guests sign a legal waiver -- our Thanksgiving Guest Liability and Indemnification Agreement.

During this season when food cops, public health activists, and trial lawyers are promoting hysteria about the nation's expanding waistline, the Center for Consumer Freedom believes that Thanksgiving should remain a holiday for giving thanks and indulging.

With this waiver, dinner hosts can keep the food police like the Center for Science in the Public Interest out of their dining room. They can also protect themselves from lawsuits filed by their guests at the encouragement of attorneys like John "Sue the Bastards" Banzhaf, who is threatening to sue restaurants, food companies, school boards, doctors and even parents for the nation's extra pounds.

"Dinner hosts should be able to serve that second helping of turkey and stuffing and offer a bigger slice of pumpkin pie without the fear of being sued," said Center for Consumer Freedom senior analyst Dan Mindus. "With this signed form, they can keep the trial lawyers and food police out in the cold. That's something we can all be thankful about on this holiday."