tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24583225514788386302012-01-14T14:11:50.107-05:00Sharing to brighten a day or explain 'how to do' things - nothing too technical!Im4tun8http://www.blogger.com/profile/10285300935374792067noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2458322551478838630.post-23873073947722197752011-07-17T19:25:00.000-04:002011-07-17T19:25:18.220-04:00

She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her.She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.' One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.He asked her, ‘Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that

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When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in GRASS VALLEY, CA. it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital. One nurse took her copy to Missouri. The old man's

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I just watched 60 Minutes on the Lance Armstrong investigation. Tyler Hamilton was so obviously in pain answering the questions. I believe Tyler is a stand up guy that came into the sport of cycling when performance enhancing drugs were not only prevalent but pushed on the riders as something they had to do to be competitive and successful in the sport. As with any wound that has become

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God is looking out for us each and every day, No matter what the future holds: He knows our path today, So when the storms in life do hit and try to knock us down, God will hold us close to Him and wipe away our frown. Our future is secure in God's amazing love and grace! by Anita Weld

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         - Author Unknown As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.  But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my

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While writing my blog last weekend, it became clear what this week's blog topic would be. As I went through my past entries deciding which links to include, I notice that most of my 16 months of unemployment are here, at different stages along the way. I recognized that I had been journaling without realizing it. It is a high level of journaling rather than a personal one. Still, it served the

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As 2011 starts on its run, I wonder what will happen this year. Looking back over the last 13 months of my blogs, the highlights shine through for me. Many more SmileS than tears, which gives me a happy feeling overall for all the journeys I've taken this past year. December 2009 http://im4tun8.blogspot.com/2009_12_01_archive.html showed me the possibility of miracles in the midst of trials.

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It is glorious Fall, with the trees putting on their party gowns of red and gold. After 16 months of no employment, having started my new job on Sept. 7th, I believe I am glowing in my party colors as well. Work is going well: I love being a part of green technology and learning the myriad of new things my position brings me. I also have a janitorial part time job on Saturdays now. It is

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I hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day Weekend if you are in the USA. If you are in another country, may your weekend be fun and everything you want it to be! This year is really moving along at a fast clip. It is so very nice to be able to report that on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 I have rejoined the workforce with gainful employment again! Here is the time line (list) of what I have been

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A month after I was let go from a company that later closed its doors, I joined twitter. I had no idea what it was, why it was, or what I was supposed to do with it. Perhaps this sounds familiar to you. I am an old hand at tweeting now and have met many wonderful people along the way. I have also met people who started out being 'genuinely likeable' and later 'changed' in some unfortunate way.

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Latest news: Senate Unemployment Bill failed by one vote and the Senate went on recess until July 12th. http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1956-GOP-Blocks-Unemployment-Insutrance-Bill-Senate-Leaves-for-July-4th-Recess In an effort to get the information out to those who want to know, I put am putting it here. The website with this information is frequently over capacity ... naturally

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Spring is just around the corner! After the dreary months of winter, the promise of warmer temperatures and more sunshine brings a lift to my spirit. The season has been milder than most here and I am sure it will have a 'last hurrah' before it slips away. Such is the way of Old Man Winter. The saying for March of 'in like a lamb, out like a lion' generally holds true. That said, the reverse is

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The coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics by NBC seems to be lacking. This is not just my opinion; I have seen remarks on Facebook and tweets of others that are not too pleased overall. What are the major problems people have with the coverage? What, if anything, is being done well? What could have been done to improve our viewing experience? Here's a place for some of the comments I've read:

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Georgia Kids: Savannah Nicole Roan Table of ContentsChapter 1 New Souls NurseryChapter 2 Sissy Finds Her MomChapter 3 Sissy Waits To Be BornChapter 4 Sissy Is Now SavannahChapter 5 The Early YearsChapter 6 Big Sister SavannahThe Rest of the Story … Chapter 1 New Souls Nursery in Heaven There is no time in Heaven. The time just goes on and on without worry, sickness, or sadness. It is a very

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This is the life legacy I would hope everyone would want to have! I know I do! I was blessed to get this in an email today from a wonderful, caring friend. I have to share it with you. I know your heart will be touched as mine was! Three Red Marbles I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily

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I read a disturbing article in The Washington Post . To say I am outraged would be a gross understatement. The article is Taking Anne Frank Off Shelves: Indefensible and I was horrified as I read it.  I cannot believe they let this happen. One of the most poignant books I ever read as a young girl. Anne Frank opened my eyes to so many things that I would never have seen otherwise. Horrific things

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I took a personality test on Facebook recently. What was the result? I am an ‘Idealist Champion.’ I read the description and realized, for the most part, it is true. First, let me share what their definition of an idealist champion is. Then I will try to explain how it relates to me. You are introspective, cooperative, informative, and expressive. You have a strong desire to make your thoughts

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I have always heard that character is the person we are when no one is looking. That is a very interesting concept! A general rule of thumb is that people act one way in public and another in private. This is a learned activity as we grow and are exposed to different social arenas. In the ‘real world,’ there is the benefit of ‘body language’ to help us determine if someone is being truthful or

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Twitter and the sport of Cycling are and would make great classroom tools! The idea started with a tweet I sent out last week about benefits of the sport of Cycling in the classroom. Then, this morning, I found a great article that went even further, including twitter as a learning tool. Pro-cycling fans have been eagerly anticipating this week! How do I know? The UCI Schedule is in cyberspace

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I got an email the other day with a nice picture inserted. It said, "I love my computer because my friends live in it!" How true that statement is! I have friends in real life, but also friends within my 'social media network.' I do not view my computer friends as lesser in value than my real life friends! This might be due to the fact that I have real life friends in other states. My longest

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Ever optimistic at the start of a new year, determining what is important and assigning life priorities can seem to be daunting tasks. The procrastinator in me usually waits until the last minute, and this year is no exception to the rule. As I work through the task, perhaps my efforts will help you in yours. 2009 is past and it was a tough year. I learned a lot during the rough seas of those

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Holiday stresses can take the joy right out of the season if we let them! Shopping, children in holiday plays, visits to and from family and friends. Whew! Why not take a moment from your busy life and let me tell you the true story of a Holiday Miracle that played out this past week; combining the best of twitter, social media and 'real' life! Uncle Jesse's Miracle Anita Weld's

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Do you ever wonder ‘What type of twitter style do I have?’ or ‘Do I have any influence on twitter?’ If you are like me, when you do something you look for a way to see ‘how well you are doing.’ This is probably a carry-over from my school years. I have come across an article and an analytical application that will answer both questions for you! The bonus is they do not take much of your time! In

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Christmas Morning Coffee Sprinkle 1 tsp cinnamon over the coffee in the filter basket. Brew the pot as usual. If not making a whole pot, adjust the amount of cinnamon accordingly. This is aromatic when brewing and a thrifty way to make gourmet coffee without the expense. Chocolate Dipped Treats Use white or milk chocolate pieces, melted, as the dip. Dip Oreo* cookies into the melted chocolate.

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I am already on twitter, why should I join a twibe? What is a twibe? How can twibe membership benefit me? Is Twibes safe and what else should I know? You may already be a member of a twibe, but are you ‘using it’ to your full advantage? Excellent questions I will attempt to answer in this blog. I am already on twitter, why should I join a twibe? You have your twitter twiends; you’ve made twitter

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I am slightly modifying this blog for our CyclingAllYear twibe. It was written by @adamloving who is @twibes creator/founder and a really enthusiastic, busy guy! ************* At Twibes, our goal is to make it easy to participate in the conversations you care about. Our latest addition is the ability to post to your twibe (and receive twibe Tweets) from your Instant Messenger client. The

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Click on the title for the book blurb and more. Of one thing I am certain, I will get his first book “Desert Storm Diaries” because now I have to know more! I should have known, by the unusual way this book came to me, that it would be extraordinary. When I first opened it and started to read, I realized quickly this would be like nothing I had ever read before. I was intrigued. Carlin’s writing

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This brings us to November, aren’t you glad! We are finally current with the blogs. The end of the pro cycling road race season and the beginning of cyclocross was now upon me. There is no one with US rights for coverage of this just now that I am aware of, which is a little frustrating. I noticed on twitter that there were tweets concerning training goals and regimens, #mtb (mountain biking), #

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Now we come to August. The Tour de France is over. I am well and truly hooked on pro cycling. I have a 15 speed given to me because my niece is too tall for it. By the way, it pays to be short sometimes! I am riding my bike and building stamina. The twibe activity dwindled down to a trickle. In the meantime, I had met many more people and built relationships with them. I followed pro-cyclists

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I joined twitter in May 2009 and confess I did not do very much with it. I do not remember how long my account sat there with the usual first tweet. Something along the lines of, “I’m here trying to figure out what to do with twitter.” I was not impressed with twitter on the web and, when I finally did start tentatively tweeting, I think I tweeted a couple of times a day and had seven followers

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Cheeseburger Soup Makes 8 servings (2 1/4 cup) Thanks to Mike { @Burk1 on twitter } for generously sharing his recipe with us! He was tweeting as he was making it the other night and it sure made me hungry. Ingredients • 1/2 pound ground beef • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 3/4 cup shredded carrots • 3/4 cup diced celery • 1 tsp dried basil • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes • 4 Tbsp butter or

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  These instructions are very basic and are general for PC not MAC.   Click 'Start' Icon (usually located lower left of screen) Click 'All Programs' Click 'Accessories' Click 'Sound Recorder' When ready to record, click 'start recording' Start talking and when your message is done Click 'stop recording' If want to save the message, enter a file name & click save If you don't want to save the

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The best thing to me about 'social networking' is meeting new and interesting people. Though I may never see them in person, some of them count as friends. You know who you are ;-)Sometimes there are things I want to say that will not fit into the twitter 140 char format. I have seen others using blogs, so thought I would try it out! I love exercising my mind by learning new things. I think it

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