Whatever Wednesday
Posted by Michelle Moquin on September 1st, 2010
Good morning! Well…I must begin with how much I have missed being here. Did you miss me? :) I had some business and personal matters that I needed to attend to which left me very little time for anything more than to post an article. Not exactly my idea of fun blogging. Happy to see that all of you carried on though – cool. So…Wha’ats up?
I have been perusing the net all morning reading, but I am in one of those moods where nothing is grabbing my attention. I’m having an “off” day, what can I say? Too much on my mind and nothing on my mind. Yes, I know I’m contradicting myself but that is how it is this morning. I don’t have the writing bug. I guess that’s what happens when I take a few days off.
However, I do have some pics to share with you that made me smile.
Karen: Lucky you, that you got to meet President Obama. I found this photo that was taken at Xavier University – Could this be you perhaps? This lovely woman looks just as excited as you must’ve been. I’m envious. I would love to meet our president and the first lady.
Hi Harris: How are you? I HOPE you are feeling less stressful. I read something about stress this morning, and I have just spent the last 15 minutes trying to locate it and have come up empty handed. Bummer. I really wanted to share it with you. If I find it, I will post it. Take care. Thanks for posting the article.
And for you animal lovers, I just couldn’t resist putting this photo in my blog today:
Isn’t this just the cutest?
Surrogate mum Katjinga, an eight-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, took on motherly duties for grunter Paulinchen – a tiny pot-bellied pig – and seems to be taking the adoption in her stride. Lonely Paulinchen was luckily discovered moments from death and placed in the care of the dog who gladly accepted it as one of her own. Thankfully for the two- week old mini porker, Katjinga fell in love with her at first sight and saved her bacon.
The two animals live together on a huge 20-acre farm in Hoerstel , Germany , where Katjinga’s owners, Roland Adam, 54, and his wife Edit, 44, a bank worker, keep a pair of breeding Vietnamese pigs.
Property developer Roland found the weak and struggling piglet after she was abandoned by the rest of her family one evening after she was born. He said: “The pigs run wild on our land and the sow had given birth to a litter of five in our forest. “I found Paulinchen all alone and when I lifted her up, she was really cold.
I felt sure some local foxes would have taken the little pig that very night so I took it into my house and gave her to Katjinga. “She had just finished with a litter of her own, who are now 10 months, so I thought there was a chance she might take on the duties of looking after her. “Katjinga is the best mother you can imagine. She immediately fell in love with the piggy. Straight away she started to clean it like it was one of her own puppies. “Days later she started lactating again and giving milk for the piggy. She obviously regards it now as her own baby.” Mum of the Year”? Quite possibly.
And this ones is for all of you art lovers…The “chalk guy” is back…love this one…
He spent five days, working 12 hours a day, to create the 250 square metre image of the crevasse, which, viewed from the correct angle, appears to be 3D. He then persuaded passers-by to complete the illusion by pretending the gaping hole was real.
‘I wanted to play with positives and negatives to encourage people to think twice about everything they see,’ he said. ‘It was a very scary scene, but when people saw it they had great fun playing on it and pretending to fall into the earth. ‘I like to think that later, when they returned home, they might reflect more on what a frightening scenario it was and say, “Wow, that was actually pretty scary.”
Fred: I was quite busy; it happens sometimes :) And yes, I look forward to it too. Thanks for saying so.
Xur: I was amused when I first read your comment. It reminded me of one of my fave Dr. Seuss books “Horton Hears A Who”. I HOPE all is well now.
Hey Zen Lill: What about me? I’d love to be included in that “life changing” experiment. Can I be one of the lucky few?
Victor: This one is for you.
Robert: As usual you are spot on.
Readers: That is it for today. Blog this BABE.
Peace out….
Lastly, greed over a great story is surfacing from my ‘loyal’(?) readers. With all this back and forth about who owns what, that appears on my blog, let me reiterate that all material posted on my blog becomes the sole property of my blog. If you want to reserve any proprietary rights don’t post it to my blog. I will prominently display this caveat on my blog from now on to remind those who may have forgotten this notice.
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
Aka BABE: We all know what this means by now :)
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September 1st, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look fantastic!
September 1st, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Back Attack
Lee Hunter Riley III, MD
Johns Hopkins University
Back pain accounts for almost as many doctor visits as the common cold. Despite its prevalence, misconceptions about back pain abound. Common misleading beliefs…
Myth: If you throw out your back, you should stay in bed until the pain is gone.
Fact: Although a day or two of rest may be necessary, one of the keys to healing is getting out of bed and moving around as soon as possible.
Myth: When your back hurts so much, it means something is seriously wrong.
Fact: People are shocked to find that getting out of bed or any kind of movement is excruciatingly painful. They worry that something may be terribly wrong.
But these are typical symptoms and usually not cause for worry.
Myth: For recurrent or chronic back pain, surgery is the best solution.
Fact: Only a few types of back pain respond well to surgery. In many cases, surgery can worsen chronic back pain.
Back problems are a normal part of aging, as is gray hair. Sitting and walking put a great deal of stress on the back over time.
Joints enlarge and stiffen with age, but this doesn’t mean you are doomed to suffer or have to limit activities.
Good news: In the vast majority of cases, back pain can be treated with very simple measures. Approximately 95% of the time, acute back pain gets better within two months.
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Although most cases of routine back pain don’t require a doctor’s care, back problems can signal a serious condition, such as a fracture, infection or tumor… or a condition that may be helped by surgery, such as spinal stenosis.
See a doctor right away for back pain if you have a history of cancer… if you had a recent infection or are running a fever…
if the pain is unremitting… if you also have pain or weakness in your legs… if your bowel or bladder habits or sensations have changed.
You also should see a doctor if incapacitating pain lasts more than one to two days or if milder pain lasts longer than two months.
SIMPLE TREATMENT
Most garden-variety episodes of acute back pain respond to simple, at-home steps…
Immediately begin taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin.
Choose whatever medication you usually take for minor pain, such as headache, as long as it is an anti-inflammatory and not merely a pain reliever (such as Tylenol) — follow instructions on the label.
Important: Take the anti-inflammatory for a full 12 to 14 days, even if you begin to feel better before that.
Most people with back pain mistakenly stop taking medication after a day or two, the way they would for minor aches and pains.
However, for back pain, the anti-inflammatory activity is cumulative and takes as long as two weeks to have its full effect.
Do not increase the dose or take the drug more often than recommended without a doctor’s okay.
If you don’t notice any improvement within a few days, ask your doctor for a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory.
Avoid narcotic pain relievers, such as Vicodin. The pain relief is temporary, not cumulative. Also, these drugs make you lethargic, which could discourage you from moving.
Gradually increase your activity. You can rest for a day or two, but studies show that when people with back pain get up and move around as soon as they can, they feel better more quickly.
This does not mean that you should immediately jump back into your everyday lifestyle and force yourself to endure intense pain.
Strike a balance — don’t be afraid of a little pain, push yourself a bit, but don’t overdo it.
Reduce stress and tension. Stress magnifies pain signals and can overwhelm your ability to cope emotionally. Use whatever stress relievers you previously have found to be helpful –
such as gentle massage, a heating pad, warm baths, walking, deep breathing or spending time with close friends or family.
PREVENTING FURTHER PAIN
Once the acute phase has passed, take the following steps to avoid future problems. If you have not yet experienced severe back pain, these measures can help you prevent it — and to recover more quickly if it does occur.
Don’t smoke. Nicotine compromises blood supply and nutrition to the spinal discs.
Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. To keep the bones of the spine strong and guard against osteoporosis-related fractures, consume 1,200 grams (g) to 1,500 g of calcium a day, from food and supplements combined… and 400 international units (IU) to 800 IU of vitamin D from supplements.
Get and stay physically fit. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program, but the following helps…
Aerobic exercise, such as walking or swimming, maintains joint flexibility and improves overall conditioning so that you can continue to move easily.
Strengthening and stabilizing exercises tone the muscles of the back, as well as the supporting muscles, such as the abdominals.
Your doctor or physical therapist can recommend exercises tailored to your ability level. Or consider specialized exercise programs, such as…
Pilates, which uses controlled movements on spring-operated machinery to increase abdominal strength and improve alignment and flexibility. For information, go to http://pilatesmethodalliance.org.
The McKenzie Method, which takes a comprehensive approach to spinal health based on individualized extension and flexion exercises. For information, go to http://www.mckenziemdt.org.
Manage your activities. You probably won’t have to — and shouldn’t — give up your favorite activities, but you may need to practice new ways of sitting and moving that reduce strain on your back, including…
When sitting, use a lumbar support and keep your ears, shoulders and hips aligned. Place feet flat on the floor — don’t cross your legs.
When you lift, hold whatever you are picking up as close to your body as possible. Bend your knees, and keep your back straight.
Slowly straighten your knees using your leg muscles rather than your back to bear the weight of the object.
When lifting something out of your car trunk, put your foot on the bumper for support.
If you know that certain activities — such as gardening, raking or painting — make your back sore, plan ahead.
Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory an hour or two before you start the activity, and keep taking the drug for a day or two afterward.
Also, take a break from the activity every 20 minutes. Brainstorm modifications that minimize strain on your back.
Example: If you are clearing the garage, don’t move boxes by hand — use a dolly.
Personal interviewed Lee Hunter Riley III, MD, director of the orthopaedic spine division and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He is coauthor of The Back Book (Johns Hopkins).
September 1st, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Hafa adai
I agree with Michelle Robert. You are usually “spot on.” I feel like you when I look at what Guamanians have to go through to get the same benefits that white get without the slightest effort. i.e.
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Guam’s World War II survivors seek compensation
(AP) – 12 hours ago
HAGATNA, Guam — Regina Reyes, 95, remembers making corn titiyas, or flatbread, and selling it by the side of the road for 50 cents to survive during the Japanese occupation of Guam during World War II.
Her husband was taken away by the Japanese for labor and never returned. One day, a Japanese soldier came to her house in Agana Heights, armed with a gun and bayonet.
“He pushed me down and raped me,” said Reyes, who was seven months pregnant at the time.
Reyes is among 30 survivors whose stories are featured on a new website aimed at helping Guamanians win long-awaited recognition and compensation from Congress for their suffering during the war.
“I know that the Americans agreed to the Japanese that they’re going to take care of everything, but they didn’t take care of me,” Reyes told the Pacific Daily News.
The website, http://www.guamwarsurvivorstory.com, allows community members to submit their own stories and photos, and includes a section where people can sign a petition to Congress. It was set up by Reyes’ son-in-law, territorial Sen. Frank Blas Jr.
According to the site, more than 22,000 civilians lived through the war on Guam but fewer than 1,000 are still alive today.
Guam’s delegate to Congress, Madeleine Bordallo, has submitted legislation that would set aside $126 million to compensate living survivors.
Japan was absolved from having to pay war reparations by the treaty that ended the war. In the year following the war, the Guam Meritorious Claims Act allowed residents to receive compensation from the U.S. government.
But Guam officials say many residents were unaware of the offer at the time. The one-year limit and the application process were also impractical for residents of the war-torn U.S. territory 3,700 miles southwest of Hawaii.
Despite years of efforts on the part of Guam delegates, many have never received reparations or recognition they seek from Congress.
Reyes’ daughter and Blas’ wife, Tillie Blas, said her mother kept her story a secret until a public hearing on the war was held during the past decade.
“None of us knew,” Tillie Blas said. “She kept that in her for a long time.”
She said hearing her mother’s story made her realize the importance of recognizing the suffering of war survivors, and compensating them for their losses.
“It’s time that our people find that closure,” Tillie Blas said. “Because they don’t have it yet, and they are dying.”
She said it’s not so much about money, but about gaining visibility for a people and culture.
It’s also important as a way to define Guam for something more than its strategic military importance — a characteristic that has fueled a large U.S. buildup on the island in recent years.
Many survivors who showed up at a launch ceremony for the website Tuesday said it was a step in the right direction.
Chalan Pago resident Barbara Maria Castro De La Cruz, 75, witnessed the beheading of three Chamorro men as a child.
“I am a survivor, and I am waiting for what’s coming to me,” said De La Cruz, whose testimony also is featured on the website.
Rita Santos Cruz, a 73-year-old whose family was beaten during the war, said the time has come for survivors to be compensated — but more importantly, recognized — for the suffering they endured.
“It’s not the money. It’s not the dollars that they’re going to give us,” said Rita Santos Cruz. “It’s just to be recognized that you know, these thing happened to us, because to this day, we haven’t heard from the federal government that we went through this.”
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Someone please explain to me why our people are still waiting on benefits that the federal bent over backwards to give to other white WWII victims?
Look how fast they jumped to give compensation to the 9/11 victims. If they had been only OTWS, they would still be waiting for compensation.
This double standard has to stop.
Peter
September 1st, 2010 at 12:43 pm
VIRGO – The One that Waits (August 23 to September 22)
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal.
Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances.
Needs to have the last say in everything. They think they know everything and usually do.
Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy towards them and never regain respect.
They do not forgive and never forget. The one and only.
September 1st, 2010 at 12:43 pm
American Wine Tours: Fascinating and Affordable
Jenni Field
Wine tours used to have the reputation of being only for well-heeled connoisseurs.
Today’s reality is very different. Some “wine tourists” fit that description, but the vast majority are people from many walks of life who just want a relaxing day in the country with an opportunity to learn a bit about wine and sample it a few feet from where the grapes are grown.
Wine tours also give you a chance to meet people, learn the history of the region and find out how grapes in the field are turned into wine.
No matter where you live in North America, you’re not far from a winery that offers tours. There are wineries in all states, even Alaska and Hawaii, and in most Canadian provinces.
The number of wineries is growing fast in areas you might not associate with wine, including Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
The easiest way to get to a winery is usually by car, but public transportation is often available. Most wine tours last less than two hours and range in price from free to about $20 a person.
TASTE THE FUN
When you arrive at a winery, you’re typically met by a guide who begins with a tour of the presses where the grapes are crushed. You next get a look at the vessels where the juice is fermented.
These are usually oak casks or large stainless steel tanks that give wineries more control over the aging process. Most guides talk enthusiastically about the way that the winery ages and blends the fermenting juice to produce wine that has its unique flavor and aroma.
Finally, you sample the wine. Your host typically pours a small glass of each of the winery’s major types of wine.
You’re not obliged to drink all the wine that’s offered, and there’s a vessel where you can pour out any that you don’t want.
Crackers are usually served between samplings so the taste of one wine doesn’t linger in your mouth when it’s time to sample the next.
Items are often for sale as well, including books about wine, corkscrews, coolers and souvenir T-shirts. Bottles of wine are usually for sale at a discount.
If you take a wine tour during harvest time — late August in Florida and later in the year as you go north — many wineries let you take part in stomping the grapes with your bare feet.
(That’s how juice was extracted before the introduction of presses.) Don’t be concerned that the foot-stomped juice will end up in a bottle of wine — it’s discarded.
Some of the country’s most interesting wine tours…
NORTHEAST
Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York. Built in 1839, Brotherhood is the oldest operating winery in the US.
While many wineries concentrate on one or two types of wine, Brotherhood is unique in its scope, making a wide variety of inexpensive wines, including whites, reds, sherries and a ruby port.
Located in the Hudson River Valley, it is about an hour’s drive from New York City.
Tours: Ninety-minute tours are available from 11:30 am until about 5:00 pm — January through March, Friday through Saturday… and April through December, every day (until 6:00 pm on Saturdays).
Price: $10, including a tasting and wine glass to take home.
Information: 845-496-3661, http://www.brotherhoodwinery.net.
MIDATLANTIC
Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville, North Carolina. A tour of the Biltmore Estate — located at the onetime summer home of George Vanderbilt III — is more than a visit to a modern winery.
It’s also a unique glimpse into late-19th-century American opulence. Biltmore makes a wide variety of wines, including some that use grapes that originated in California and others that use grapes that are native to the Carolinas.
Tours: There is a “Signature Tasting” every day at 6:00 pm.
Cost: $35.
Information: 800-411-3812, http://www.biltmore.com.
SOUTH
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, Florida. Contrary to what you might think, Florida has excellent wineries, and Lakeridge is one of the best.
About a half-hour drive west of Orlando, Lakeridge is one of the largest in the state. One of its wines, Southern White, is especially noteworthy and becoming increasingly popular — rich in flavor and slightly sweet.
Tours: Free 45-minute tours run from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday… 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
Information: 800-768-9463, http://www.lakeridgewinery.com.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, Georgia. Wolf Mountain is one of 10 wineries along Georgia’s “Wine Highway,” an hour’s drive north of Atlanta.
Hardly a year goes by without Wolf Mountain winning a major award from such groups as the American Wine Association, Tasters Guild and the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition.
A tour of Wolf Mountain lets you see how an award-winning winery operates and also gives you a chance to taste its champion wines, including the 2006 Instinct, a Rhône-style red that’s aged in oak for 10 months, then blended and aged again for four more months.
Tours: 90-minute tours are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Price: $20 per person, including a tasting and a souvenir glass.
Information: 706-867-9862, http://www.wolfmountainvineyards.com.
NORTHWEST
Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington. The winery won nine awards at this year’s Riverside International Wine Competition in Santa Rosa, California, where wine makers are judged by their peers.
The big winner was the winery’s extra-dry sparkling white wine that typically retails for only $13 a bottle.
Located in the Columbia Valley, about 15 miles northeast of Seattle, Ste. Michelle makes a wide variety of wines, including red blends, sauvignon blanc, Riesling and several others.
Tours: Ste. Michelle offers several types of tours from 10 am to 4:30 pm daily. In the 30-minute, $10 tour, visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at wine-making operations and also have an opportunity to taste four types of wines.
In the 90-minute, $75 tours, visitors taste high-end wines that are paired with artisanal cheeses, specialty meats, fresh fruits and sweets.
Information: 425-415-3300, http://www.ste-michelle.com.
MIDWEST
Saint Croix Vineyards in Stillwater, Minnesota. Despite its chilly climate, Minnesota has a growing number of wineries, including Saint Croix, about 30 minutes by car from Minneapolis.
Saint Croix stands out as one of the most creative wineries in the US. Its products include a rich, red dessert wine infused with the flavor of raspberries and a port made from Zinfandel grapes, giving it a milder flavor than classic imported port.
Tours: Free 40-minute tours are at 1 pm on most Saturdays from April 18 to December 5. Private tours of about the same length can also be arranged for $15 a person.
Information: 651-430-3310, http://www.scvwines.com.
Bottom Line/Retirement interviewed Jenni Field, a wine tour aficionado who, with her husband, Jeff Riehm, operates the Web site Florida Wines at http://www.fl-wines.com.
The site contains practical information for people considering a wine tour, including “Tasting Notes: A Primer for the Casual Enthusiast” and an explanation of wine terminology called “How to Pass for a Wine Snob.”
September 1st, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Hi Mischa, I am working hard on sorting my details re: the life changer and YES, you will be receiving yours, I would love a tried and true endorsement from someone I know personally, I am also looking for a professional athlete or 2 or 3 or 10 to try it out, Troy, Jorge, might I ask you to test out my life changer when I get the detes sorted? Misch, in addition to that, you will get and receive linky love if’n you want it bc I am a share the wealth chicky, it’s what is making it all possible, I am engaging the services of all kinds of peeps from LA to Pakistan to get it goin’ on asap, and I have been pleasantly surprised by how many people have helped me out and given me suggestions/advice gratis, all peeps that get paid top bucks in their fields, I’m touched by their selflessness given that even they are working harder than ever before…and you know a portion of the proceeds will be going where it serves the global sisters best : ) and all this is making me very happy indeed.
Victor, thank you…Mischa, are yo saving the butt shot for another day? : ) tee hee hee…
Caio for now, Luv, Zen Lill
September 1st, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I couldn’t help but stare at that spot on the back of the Pres’s head – ala who in whoville
I’m back bc Lola (thanks for the report) and I’m assuming some of you just cannot get in to write…we’re going to kick it up a notch starting next week, I think we’ll slide over the long weekend coming up in the US : ) but I wanted to tell you this – everyone raves about my ‘meals in a salad’ even people who are meat and potato-ers ; ) so I’ll give you my easy secret, I cook up 2 cups of brown rice as usual and add turmeric and saffron (it tsates great, tumeric has many healing/healthy properties and saffron just adds spice and flavor, it’s yellowish so all those self-proclaimed brown rice haters won’t see what’s coming…) I also cook up 2 cups of quinoa, chicken and I keep in hand a few cups of chopped up tomatoes, cucumber, whetever you like and store em’ in separate containers so you can mix and match as wanted/needed – a fave amongst recent converts: rip up and mix arugula/romaine in a bowl, lace with olive oil and lemon, heat up 1/2 cup of brown(yellow!) rice, add chopped walnuts or almonds, add golden raisins, muchrooms, choppped sardines (if you’re in need of omega-3′s immediately) or chicken, add Bragg’s amino acids or soy sauce, stir and pour on top of lettuce mixture – add a ring of chopped strawberries around the bowl and served, it’s tasty and a visual treat as well. I convert meat eaters with SmartMeat from Whole Foods, their tofurkey sausage is great and with some roasted red peppers tastes like the real deal only w/o all the gross fat and ‘parts is parts’ animal product in there, yuck and yikes…
MOre to come on exercise and this year we’re going to kick the sexercise up a notch : ), don’t balk it’s for your own good and I cannot NOT share the info even though I got some pushback last time, all I ask is you try what I suggest without judgement or an ‘I already know that shit’ attitude bc all of it is a set up to take yourself somewhere new, if you want to join me on that ride, welcome and I’m thinkiing that Whatever Wednesday could be a great day to post it on : )
…and whoever it was/is that called me a ‘rare bird’ re: quickies, well…you are in for a treat ; )
…groove on, ZL
September 1st, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Zen Lill
I would definitely consider it. No steroids, I hope.
Jorge
September 1st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Zen Lill
I’m an athlete too. Do I get to try this miracle? I lost 4 lbs trying your diet program.
A father was at the beach with his children
when the four-year-old son ran up to him,
grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore
where a seagull lay dead in the sand.
‘Daddy, what happened to him?’ the son asked.
‘He died and went to Heaven,’ the Dad replied.
The boy thought a moment and then said,
‘Did God throw him back down?’
September 1st, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Those of you on or off the island can use this information if you or someone you know is a WWII survivor from Guam.
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Website aims to help Guam’s World War II survivors
By Associated Press
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — A Guam territorial senator has launched a website to win long-awaited recognition for survivors of the World War II Japanese occupation.
The website features the testimony of 30 war survivors. Community members may also contribute their own stories and photos.
The site includes a section where visitors may sign a petition to Congress for reparations.
Regina Reyes is among the 30 survivors who told her story.
The 95-year-old remembers how her husband was forced to labor for the Japanese, and how he left one day to work for them, never to be seen again.
Guam World War II survivors have never gotten the reparations or recognition they seek from Congress.
Japan was absolved from having to pay war reparations by the treaty that ended the war.
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Hafa Adai
Anna
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:28 am
Zen baby you are so fine.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:36 am
Hafa Adai
I just learned this. What’s really happening around Saipan?
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Coast Guard, CNMI, to Launch Joint Search and Rescue Exercise in Rota Friday
Written by News Release
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 10:52
Guam – Guam News
Guam – United States Coast Guard Sector Guam, along with the members of Search and Rescue (SAR) Groups Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam will hold a joint exercise in Sasanhaya Bay, Rota on September 3.
Coast Guard Sector Guam personnel and SAR agencies from Guam, Saipan, and Rota will conduct a multi-agency exercise aimed at enhancing communications and response interoperability amongst participating agencies. The exercise will also evaluate the SAR Groups’ ability to establish an Incident Command Post to respond to and assess incidents that warrant the response from multiple agencies. This will be the first time a joint SAR Group exercise between CNMI, Guam and local SAR agencies will be held in Rota.
If there are any questions or inquires regarding this exercise please contact LT Marlon Heron
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam Chief, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness, at 355-4941.
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i don’t believe in aliens, but this is curious.
Peggy
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:45 am
Drop Collision Insurance On Older Cars
J.D. Howard
Insurance Consumer Advocate Network
When your vehicle is worth less than 10 times what you pay each year to insure it, collision insurance is no longer a good deal.
For additional savings, drop comprehensive insurance (covers damage caused to your vehicle by theft, vandalism, fire or any “act of God,” such as flood or hurricane) at the same time.
These two options may cost more than an older car is worth. Find your car’s estimated value at the Kelley Blue Book Web site, http://www.kbb.com.
Bottom Line/Personal interviewed J.D. Howard, executive director, Insurance Consumer Advocate Network, Branson West, Missouri. http://www.ican2000.com.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:14 am
C’mon Michelle post the derriere shots. The girl has a gorgeous bod. She wants to flaunt it. We want to ogle it.
You are standing in the way of guy fulfillment.
It’s harmless fun. What can it hurt. If it will help, I’ll volunteer pictures of my fine bod.
Gil