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Thursday February 3rd, 2005

In Today's Edition

And so ends another week.........................

On Sunday we begin another contest. Make sure you get your entries in early so there won't be any controversies. I'll give you all the details on Sunday.

May the best ~~daughter~~ man win.

Have a super weekend.

Born On February 3rd

Gertrude Stein (1874)

Norman Rockwell (1894)

James Michener (1907)

Joey Bishop (1918)

Shelley Berman (1926)

Fran Tarkenton (1940)

Dave Davies (1947)

Morgan Fairchild (1950)

Born On February 4th

Virginia Ruth

Teena Aquino

Bra Shopping

A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, I'd like to buy a bra for my wife."

"What type of bra?" asked the clerk. "Type?" inquires the man, there is more than one type?"

"Look around," said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. "Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose from." Relieved, the man asked about the types.

The saleslady replied. "There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the Baptist types. Which one would you prefer?"

Now befuddled, he asked about the difference between them.

The saleslady responded, "It is all really quite simple. The Catholic type supports the masses. The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen. The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and the Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills."

Today's useless fact - What is karma?

We meditated on this question for a little while, and then headed toward Lukol Buddhism and Hinduism categories. Once there, we found many sites willing to play guru and explain the doctrine of karma, a concept found in both religions. One of the links sums up karma as the law of cause and effect. The principle is similar to that expressed by the Christian verse, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap." The word karma means action, and it's used as short-hand for the idea that every action you take causes a reaction in the future. Positive, caring actions will bring positive results back to you, whereas negative, hurtful actions will result in your suffering.

Many people believe that both good and bad karma can return to you at any time, even after this lifetime. Hindus believe that the soul is immortal and is reborn in a new body after a person dies. Thus, you have an endless series of lives to work on your karma. In each life, you should strive to do good works and evolve spiritually so your next life will be better than this one. Hindus seek to eventually break free of the cycle of reincarnation and attain eternal bliss of the soul, called moksha.

A god does not administer the law of karma. There is no cosmic judge who doles out punishments and rewards, although some suggest that there is a "cosmic accountant" who tracks each person's karma. Ultimately, each individual is responsible for his or her own actions and karma.

Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha and upon whose teachings all of Buddhism is based, was born into Hindu society and believed in the doctrine of karma. The Buddhist perspective on karma isn't very different than that of Hindus. Every action you take will have a repercussion in the future, and you have to live with the consequences of your actions. Most Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and their goal is to transcend constant birth and rebirth to achieve nirvana, similar to the Hindu moksha.

Buddhism also places importance on the intent of one's actions. For example, if you accidentally step on a bug and kill it, you won't create bad karma. But if you purposefully kill it, you create bad karma. Likewise, if your actions unintentionally benefit others, you do not create good karma. Only when you mindfully do good, do you create good karma.

The Buzzword For February 3rd

bedlam \BED-lum\ noun What does it mean? : a place or scene of uproar and confusion How do you use it? Our house was bedlam on the first morning back from vacation, with my sisters and I frantically searching for our clothes, lunch boxes, and books in time to make the school bus. Are you a word wiz? The word "bedlam" comes from the name of an actual place in medieval London. What do you think the place known as Bedlam was? A. a popular inn near the riverside B. the office of an infamous tax collector C. a workshop where mattresses were made D. a hospital for people suffering from insanity Answer: In 1247 a house was founded in London for the religious order of St. Mary of Bethlehem. By 1330 it had become the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, serving sick, poor, or homeless people. By 1405 the hospital was under royal control and was being used partly as an asylum for the insane -- the first of its kind in England. Over time, "Bethlehem" became "Bedlam," and the place called "Bedlam" became infamous for its wretched conditions and loud commotion. By the late 1600s, "bedlam" referred to any such asylum, and it acquired the figurative meaning of a place of wild uproar or confusion.

Today's Jigsaw Puzzle

Click Here Tamale Mamas

                          That's all for now. Have a Super weekend.



               The following is what appeared in Wednesday's edition.

In Today's Edition

You can't buy love, but you can pay heavily for it.

Born On February 2nd

Martina Arroyo 1937 -

Christie Brinkley 1954 Model, TV actress, Ex-Mrs. Billy Joel

Farrah Fawcett 1947 TV-Charlie's Angels; F-Sunburn, Saturn 3; Married Lee Majors

Gale Gordon 1906 Principal In Our Miss Brooks-TV Show (Osgood Conklin)

Bonita Granville 1923 F-Strike It Rich, The Lone Ranger, Magic Of Lassie

George Halas 1895 Died-1983 (Papa Bear)

Jascha (Yawsha) Heifetz 1901 One Of The Greatest Violinists

David Jason 1940 TV series- Touch of Frost, Do Not Adjust Your Set

James Joyce 1882 Died-1941, Irish Novelist And Poet (C)

Fritz Kreisler 1875 Died-(1962) One Of Greatest Violinists

Burton Lane 1912 Composer/Songwriter; "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever"; Finian's

Frank Lloyd 1888 Died-1960; Director; Oscar-Mutiny On The Bounty, Cavalcade,Divine Lady

Graham Nash 1942 Guitar-Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; "Chicago", "Woodstock"+

Stefan Schnabel 1912 B-Germany

Tom Smothers 1937 Singer-Comedian;TV-Smothers Brothers

Elaine Stritchq 1926 Comic/Actress; TV-My Sister Eileen (Co-Star); F-Farewell To Arms+

Scott Erickson 1968 -

Holly Hunter 1958 Actress

Liz Smith 1923 -

First Say

A sales rep, an administration clerk and the manager are walking to
lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie
comes out in a puff of smoke.

The Genie says, "I usually only grant three wishes, so I'll give each
of you just one."

"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world." Poof!
She's gone.

In astonishment, "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of pina coladas and the love of my life." Poof! He's gone.

"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.

The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say

For those of you that never got to see it before everyone tore into it.    Barbara's Vegetable and Dip Platter. It was beautiful and delicious.

Today's useless fact - How much should I tip a pizza-delivery person?

Mmmmmmm, pizza. After satisfying our sudden craving for a hot slice of pie, we sat down at the computer and visited the links in the Lukol Etiquette category to answer your question. Would you believe there is actually a web site called www.tipthepizzaguy.com? We looked to this well of information to end the age-old dilemma of tipping your Domino's delivery person. On the front page of the site, it states, "You're supposed to tip the pizza delivery driver like you tip the waiter. They rely on tips and use their own car." Keep in mind, a typical tip for a waiter in a restaurant is 15%, but the site advises a $2 minimum tip for pizza delivery. If the delivery person does an excellent job, 20% is appropriate. If the service is poor, 10% is a reasonable tip.

The site lists some other considerations when calculating a tip. During inclement weather, a larger tip is appropriate. If your home is located more than 3 miles from the pizza place, it's considerate to tip $1 more. If it's more than 5 miles, add another $1 to the tip. Finally, keep in mind, "Pizza delivery is considered a hazardous job by the US government. They are third most likely to be murdered on the job, right after police officer and taxi driver."

The Buzzword For February 2nd

climate \KLYE-mut\ noun What does it mean? 1 a : a region with specified weather conditions b : the average weather conditions of a particular place or region 2 : the usual or most widespread mood or conditions How do you use it? In the states with colder climates, most people hope that the groundhog won't see his shadow, which, according to the tradition, signals an early spring. Are you a word wiz? What do you think the Greek root word of "climate" means? A. to forecast B. to heat up C. to repeat D. to lean Answer: There isn't a shadow of a doubt that D is the right answer. The ancient Greeks believed that the earth sloped from the equator to the north pole. They thought that this sloping caused the different weather conditions found in different regions of the world. They called each of the regions a "klima," which was also the word for "slope" or "inclination," from the Greek word "klinein," meaning "to lean." "Klima" was borrowed into Latin as "clima" and traveled through French into Middle English as "climat." The modern word "climate" more often means the weather conditions themselves than the region where they occur.

Today's Jigsaw Puzzle

Click Here Sunrise at Tulum

                 That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.



                 The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.

In Today's Edition

The Mother-In-Law of a lady at work passed away sometime late last year. I believe that she was in her 80's and pretty well set in her old fashioned ways. After the funeral, the family did the customary ritual of going through the deceased's room and belongings. They turned over her mattress and lo and behold, they uncovered $32,000 in cash. The lady had four children so they divided it up four ways. Can you imagine that? $32,000!

When I die, don't bother looking under my mattress. You'll only find a couple of Playboy magazines and an 8x10 of Elvis.

Born On February 1st

Helen Chandler 1906 Died-1965; F-Dracula (Female Lead), Outward Bound, Sky Hawk+

Don Everly 1937 Singer-Everly Brothers, "Wake Up Little Suzie", "Let It Be Me"

John Ford 1895 Died 1973; Director 1 Of 13 Children; How The West Was Won+

Clark Gable 1901 Died-1960; Oscar-It Happened One Night; F-Gone With The Wind, Possesed

Nancy Gates 1926 F-Some Came Running, Search For Bridey Murphy

Langston Hughes 1902 Dead Poet

Bob Shane 1934 Singer-Kingston Trio "Tom Dooley"

Renata Tebaldi 1922 Opera Singer

Stuart Whitman 1926 F-Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines (1929)

Pauley Shore 1970 Comedian

Lisa Marie Presley 1968 Daughter of Elvis Presley

Laura Dern 1967 Actress

Princess Stephanie 1965 -

Bart Braverman 1946 Stage and Screen actor

Sherman Hemsley 1938 George Jefferson in the hit television series "The Jeffersons"

Hildegarde Adell 1906 Actress

ACTUAL HEADLINES OF 2004:

Crack Found on Governor's Daughter
[imagine that!]

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
[ no, really?]

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
[now that's taking things a bit far!]

Is There a Ring of Debris around Uranus?
[not if I wipe thoroughly!]

Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
[what a guy!]

Miners Refuse to Work after Death
[no-good-for-nothin' lazy so-and-sos!]

Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
[see if that works any better than a fair trial!]

War Dims Hope for Peace
[I can see where it might have that effect!]

If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
[you think?!]

Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
[who would have thought!]

Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
[they may be on to something!]

Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
[you mean there's something stronger than duct tape?!]

Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
[he probably IS the battery charge!]

New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
[weren't they fat enough?!]

Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
[That what he gets for eating those beans!]

Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
[Taste like chicken!]

Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy
[That was really giving of himself!]

Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
[Chainsaw Massacre all over again!]

Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
[Boy, are they tall!]

And the winner is....

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
[nuff said]

Today's useless fact - Why are you supposed to ice an injury? What exactly does it do?

We stretched our limbs good and long before setting out to answer this question and turned to the links in the Lukol Wounds and Injuries category.

One of the links calls ice "the best topically applied anti- inflammatory agent ever invented." That's some strong praise for frozen water, but it turns out that good ol' ice does the job incredibly well.

When you're injured, your body responds by going into protective mode and swelling in the area of the injury. However, sometimes the body doesn't know when to stop swelling -- that's where ice comes in. When a cold pack is applied to your skin, it "acts to slow down metabolism at the injury site, so your body can begin healing itself more quickly." Ice also acts as an analgesic to slow down and block pain impulses.

We bent over backward to find another site with information on the healing powers of ice and turned up a ice massage page from Spine-Health.com. According to this page, icing an injury:

* Slows the inflammation and swelling that occurs after injury. Most back pain is accompanied by some type of inflammation, and addressing the inflammation also helps reduce the pain.

* Helps to relieve the pain by numbing sore tissues (like a local anesthetic).

* Slows the nerve impulses in the area, which interrupts the pain- spasm reaction between the nerves.

Ice should be applied soon after the injury occurs. The coldness makes the veins in the tissue contract, which reduces circulation in the area. After the cold compress is removed, the veins overcompensate and dilate. Once that happens, the blood rushes into the area and brings with it the nutrients necessary to heal the injured area.

Every site we referenced states that the best method of recovery after a minor muscle or ligament injury is the famous RICE method -- rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If this method doesn't help and you experience persistent pain or swelling, it's time to consult a physician.

The Buzzword For February 1st

in lieu of \in-LOO-uv\ preposition What does it mean? : in the place of : instead of How do you use it? Our teacher announced that in lieu of our regular spelling test next week we would be having a spelling bee. Are you a word wiz? Can you guess which of the following words is a relative of "in lieu of"? A. locate B. level C. loosen D. learn Answer: The correct answer is located at A! Both "lieu" in "in lieu of" and "locate" come from the Latin word "locus" meaning "place." A number of other English words also come from "locus." One is the word "local," which can mean "relating to a particular place," as in "our local newspaper." Another "locus" offspring is "locomotion," which means "the act or power of moving from place to place." A less common word that comes from "locus" is "milieu," which means "surroundings, setting," as in "the novel's historical milieu."

Today's Jigsaw Puzzle

Click Here 1000 Foot Falls

                 That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.



                 The following is what appeared in Monday's edition.

In Today's Edition

The average American worker spends ten minutes each work day during Super Bowl week talking about football, costing employers $800 million in lost productivity, according to a Chicago research firm.

Born On January 31st

John Agar 1921 Former Husband-Shirley Temple; F-Fort Apache, Sands Of Iwo Jima+

Tallulah Bankhead 1903 Died-1968; F-Lifeboat, Tarnished Lady+

Eddie Cantor 1892 Died-1964; Singer/Comic Actor; Own Radio Show; Won Special Oscar '56

Carol Channing 1921 Play-Hello Dolly; F-Nom. Oscar-Thoroughly Modern Millie; Skidoo

Gardner Cowles 1903 Newspaper Publisher-Algona, Ia

Joanne Dru 1923 F-Red River,All The King's Men, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Wagonmaster+

James Franciscus 1934 F-Marooned;Tv-Mr Novak,Longstreet, Naked City

Zane Grey 1872 Died-1939, Western Novelist

Terry Kath 1946 Died-1978; Guitarist-Chicago

Norman Mailer 1923 Novelist/Film maker; Wrote-The Naked & The Dead, An American Dream

Gary Moore 1915 TV (own show)

John O'hara 1905 Novelist/Screenwriter-Butterfield 8, Pal Joey, Best Things In Live Are

Suzanne Pleshette 1937 F-The Birds;Tv-Bob Newhart Show; F-Shaggy D.A., Hot Stuff+

Nolan Ryan 1947 Baseball

Jackie Robinson 1919 Died-1972, 1st African American to enter Professional Baseball

Franz Schubert 1797 Dead-Austrian Composer

Jean Simmons 1929 F-Elmer Gantry, Grass Is Greener; Nom. Oscar-The Happy Ending

Stewart Udall 1920 Ex-Sec Of The Interior

Jersey Joe Walcott 1914 Boxer

Jessica Walter 1940 TV-Ben Casey, Defenders; F-Play Misty For Me+

James Watt 1938 Politician

Minnie Driver 1971 Actress

Dear Grandson

Dear Grandson,

I have become a little older since I saw you last, and a few changes have come into my life since then. Frankly, I have become a frivolous old gal.

I am seeing five gentlemen everyday. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. Then I go to see John. Then Charlie Horse comes along, and when he is here he takes a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn't like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint.

After such a busy day, I'm really tired and glad to go to bed with Ben Gay. What a life. Oh yes, I'm also flirting with Al Zymer.

Love, Grandma

P.S. The preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter. I told him, "Oh I do it all the time. No matter where I am, in the parlor, upstairs, in the kitchen, or down in the basement, I ask myself, "Now, what am I here after?"

This was made entirely in Photoshop



Today's useless fact - How long should you keep personal financial records like bank statements, receipts, tax statements, etc.?

This answer is for anyone who has ever had an overstuffed filing cabinet, a desk stacked with bills, or a "special" drawer in which you can find phone bills from 1988. We went to the Lukol Personal Finance category and found a couple of links that offered sound advice for getting rid of the mess:

* Taxes -- Seven years. The IRS has three years from your filing date to audit your return if it suspects good faith errors, and six years if it thinks you underreported your gross income by 25 percent or more.

* IRA contributions -- Permanently.

* Retirement/Savings plan statements -- From one year to permanently. Keep the quarterly statements until you receive your annual summary; keep the annual summaries until you retire or close the account.

* Bank records -- From one year to permanently. Throw away checks that have no long-term importance, but keep checks related to your taxes, business expenses, and housing and mortgage payments.

* Brokerage statements -- Until you sell your securities.

* Bills -- From one year to permanently. In most cases, when you receive the canceled check, the bill can be tossed. However, you should keep bills for big purchases (e.g., jewelry, appliances, cars, collectibles, etc.) for proof of their value in the event of loss or damage.

* Credit card receipts and statements -- From 45 days to seven years. Keep the statements seven years if they document tax- related expenses.

* Paycheck stubs -- One year. If your W-2 form matches your stubs, you can toss your stubs.

* House/Condominium records and receipts -- From six years to permanently.

All the sites offer the same piece of advice -- whether you use a filing cabinet, shoebox, or desk drawer, find a system that works for you and stick with it.

The Buzzword For January 31st

pique \PEEK\ verb What does it mean? 1 : to arouse anger or resentment in : irritate; especially : to offend by treating with disrespect 2 : excite, arouse How do you use it? My brother's teasing and poking finally piqued me so much that I lost my temper and threw my math book at him. Are you a word wiz? The second sense of "pique" is often confused with the verbs "peak" (meaning "to come to the highest point") and "peek" (meaning "to take a quick look"). Only one of the sentences below uses "pique" correctly. Which one is it? A. The mysterious hints about her past piqued my curiosity. B. He had only piqued at the book instead of reading it carefully. C. The savvy investor sold his stock just as its value piqued. D. Grandma opened the box lid and urged us to take a pique. Answer: We hope that we've piqued your interest in the word "pique." You've got it down if you chose answer A. If not, we'll help you remember the difference between "peek," "peak," and "pique." It's easy enough to eliminate "peek" since it has a meaning that is so different from the other two. "Peak" and "pique" are harder to pull apart. Remember that when something piques you, it interests you, and the correct "pique," like "interest," is spelled with an "i". "Pique" entered English in the mid-1600s, from a French word meaning "to prick."

Today's Jigsaw Puzzle

Click Here Needle and Thread

                That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.