Answers to your questions about Alzheimer's | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register

Answers to your questions about Alzheimer's | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register: "The Alzheimer's Association would not recommend taking your mother out of the nursing home for an overnight stay. Persons with Alzheimer's generally do better with routines that are predictable and familiar. Changing the routine or setting can be confusing and disruptive for people with Alzheimer's and may have negative consequences. A major change including an overnight stay at a different place with unfamiliar surroundings, has the potential to be very disruptive. Family members know best what is good for their loved one, and you should go with your instinct and stick with short outings daytime outings rather than an overnight stay."

Chart of the Day: Cutting the Deficit | Mother Jones

Chart of the Day: Cutting the Deficit | Mother Jones: "Ah, the American public. God love 'em. The Economist asked if they'd rather tackle the federal deficit by cutting spending or raising taxes, and the runaway winner was cutting spending, by a margin of 62% to 5%. So what are we willing to cut? Answer: pretty much nothing."

International Space Station flies through the Aurora @ 28000 kph

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Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent

Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent: "A new study demonstrates that eating protein-rich eggs for breakfast reduces hunger and decreases calorie consumption at lunch and throughout the day. The study, published in the February issue of Nutrition Research, found that men who consumed an egg-based breakfast ate significantly fewer calories when offered an unlimited lunch buffet compared to when they ate a carbohydrate-rich bagel breakfast of equal calories.(1) This study supports previous research which revealed that eating eggs for breakfast as part of a reduced-calorie diet helped overweight dieters lose 65 percent more weight and feel more energetic than dieters who ate a bagel breakfast of equal calories and volume"

GE makes LED replacement for 40-watt bulb | Green Tech - CNET News

GE makes LED replacement for 40-watt bulb | Green Tech - CNET News: "General Electric, the granddaddy of light bulbs, has developed an LED replacement for 40-watt bulbs that can last for 17 years.
GE on Thursday unveiled the Energy Smart LED bulb that puts out 450 lumens--about the same output as a 40-watt incandescent--while consuming 9 watts."

Douglas-fir disease spreading along Oregon and Washington coasts | OregonLive.com

Douglas-fir disease spreading along Oregon and Washington coasts | OregonLive.com: "A fungal disease attacking Douglas-fir trees along the Pacific Northwest coast is intensifying and may be linked to a warmer climate and extensive planting of Douglas-fir on logged tracts, new Oregon State University research suggests.

The epidemic of Swiss needle cast stunts growth in both older and younger trees and appears to be unprecedented over at least the past 100 years, OSU researchers Bryan Black, David Shaw, and Jeffrey Stone concluded."

Think Progress � ExxonMobil paid no federal income tax in 2009.

Think Progress � ExxonMobil paid no federal income tax in 2009.: "Exxon tries to limit the tax pain with the help of 20 wholly owned subsidiaries domiciled in the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands that (legally) shelter the cash flow from operations in the likes of Angola, Azerbaijan and Abu Dhabi. No wonder that of $15 billion in income taxes last year, Exxon paid none of it to Uncle Sam, and has tens of billions in earnings permanently reinvested overseas."

For elderly, the wired world holds terror — or delight - The Boston Globe

For elderly, the wired world holds terror — or delight - The Boston Globe: "So is West Roxbury resident Jane Kennedy, somewhere past 70. “I’m not on the Internet,’’ Kennedy said. “I don’t know that much about it. It seems to get more and more advanced. I don’t even know what they’re talking about: BlackBerries, blueberries.’’"

Why use the star ratings?

When you use the star ratings at the bottom of each article. It has an impact on the kind of stories I put on the website.

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In Australia, the bionic eye comes into focus | Health Tech - CNET News

In Australia, the bionic eye comes into focus | Health Tech - CNET News: "Announced this week at the University of Melbourne, the wide-view neurostimulator concept was developed by researchers at BVA and the University of New South Wales for patients with vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration.
The set-up includes a video camera mounted to glasses to capture images"

computers in the 60's

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Fatty foods may be just as addictive as heroin and cocaine: study

Fatty foods may be just as addictive as heroin and cocaine: study: "Here's how it works: Both drugs and these kinds of fatty foods send a rush to the pleasure centers in your brain.� However, the rush is short-lived and is followed by a 'crash.'� It will now take more and more of the substance to achieve the same 'high,'� Paul J. Kenny, Ph.D., an associate professor of molecular therapeutics at the Scripps Research Institute, told CNN."

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup "Prompts Considerably More Weight Gain" than Sugar - Health - Lifehacker

High-Fructose Corn Syrup "Prompts Considerably More Weight Gain" than Sugar - Health - Lifehacker: "A Princeton University research team has demonstrated that all sweeteners are not equal when it comes to weight gain: Rats with access to high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those with access to table sugar, even when their overall caloric intake was the same.
'Some people have claimed that high-fructose corn syrup is no different than other sweeteners when it comes to weight gain and obesity, but our results make it clear that this just isn't true, at least under the conditions of our tests,' said psychology professor Bart Hoebel, who specializes in the neuroscience of appetite, weight and sugar addiction. 'When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they're becoming obese — every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don't see this; they don't all gain extra weight.'"

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(103): "Hello, Earth! Can you believe that this photo was taken by a man who attached a digital camera to a balloon? Madness.


There’s actually not too much involved here. You take a helium-filled, high-altitude balloon, strap a digital camera to it, and off you go. The camera goes up (that’s 22 miles above the surface of the planet), takes a photo every five minutes, then it comes floating down to Earth on a parachute. A simple GPS, not too different from the one in your car right now, gives the location of the camera when it comes back down."

I hear people say that living in a small town is boring. Really? We had the blessing of the fleet one week-end and the arrival of a beautiful tall ship the next . . . that is pretty exciting from where I sit. At the Blessing of the Fleet festivities, we watched the survival suit races, the lineup of the boats for the blessing and the beginning of the highliner competitions (weather turned nasty so we didn't stay). The blessing is for the safe return of all the fishing vessels, for a bountiful catch, and for the wives and families left at home. The fishing boats pass by the USCG Victory where each one receives its blessing, which makes it an even more moving and beautiful sight. If you have not see it before you should try and catch it next year, it is worth it. Then this morning (Friday, March 26th) we were at our favorite place, the Newport Coffee House, when the tall ship Hawaiian Chieftan sailed into Yaquina Bay and docked right in front of us. Boring? NO WAY!!!

Science Says High-Fructose Corn Syrup Is Pretty Much The Worst Thing Ever - The Consumerist

Science Says High-Fructose Corn Syrup Is Pretty Much The Worst Thing Ever - The Consumerist: "Those spoilsport researchers at Princeton are off spreading the word that sweet, delicious high-fructose corn syrup is as bad for your diet as Taylor Swift music is for your soul. The substance, found in soda, cookies, salad dressing and pretty much everything else that tastes good, is worse for you than fat or sucrose.

From the Princeton story:"

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Cancer genes switched off in humans - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India

Cancer genes switched off in humans - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India: "For the first time, researchers have used short sequences of RNA that can effectively treat skin cancer in people by silencing specific genes behind tumour production."

NOAA review backs move to Newport | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal

NOAA review backs move to Newport | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal: "NOAA on Tuesday reiterated its intent to move its research ships and base to Newport in a 69-page review required by the Government Accountability Office."

Google's Brin Talks About China Gamble - WSJ.com

Google's Brin Talks About China Gamble - WSJ.com: "Behind Google Inc.'s dramatic decision to shutter its China-based search engine this week was co-founder Sergey Brin's change of heart about the compromises required to do business in a land that was increasingly reminding him of his native Soviet Union.

The beginning of that change came just after the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Mr. Brin says in an interview about the China decision. As the glow of the Olympics faded, he says, the Chinese government began ratcheting up its Web censoring and interfering more with Google's business. Around that time, he says, the murky rules of doing business in China grew even murkier."

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Google Reader: "I never quite figured out why the sexual urges of men and women differ so
much. And I never figured out the whole Venus and Mars thing. I have never
figured out why men think with their head and women think with their heart.
I have never figured out why the sexual desire gene gets thrown into a
state of turmoil, when it hears the words 'I do'

FOR EXAMPLE:

One evening last week, my wife and I were getting into bed".......

OSU team rescues entangled sea lion at Sea Lion Caves | OregonLive.com

OSU team rescues entangled sea lion at Sea Lion Caves | OregonLive.com: "The five-person team quickly descended into the darkness, slipping over steep, wet rocks with hundreds of sea lions bobbing in the water nearby.

Holding up big plywood boards as shields to protect themselves, the crew closed in on the sea lion as the vet gave it a tranquilizing shot using a pole.

Then they waited for the medication to take effect.

They had thought they might be able to cut the net off with their hands, but the creature never went to sleep.

'She remained active and aggressive through the whole procedure,' Rice said. 'We had to be careful not to get bit.'

Sea lions have bacteria in their mouths that can be toxic to humans, causing serious tissue damage."

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Another big marine facility for Newport? � Daily Journal of Commerce – Building and Construction News in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

Another big marine facility for Newport? � Daily Journal of Commerce – Building and Construction News in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest: "One huge project already is raising Newport’s status as a world leader in oceanic research while promising long-term jobs for the state’s depressed construction industry. Another project may soon follow.
Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal and Marine Genomics Building got a boost from the Oregon Legislature, which dedicated $9 million in state money to the $25 million project. Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3643 into law last week."

Oregon Coast Whale Watching and Weather Expected to be Awesome

Oregon Coast Whale Watching and Weather Expected to be Awesome: "Rain or shine, whale traffic off the Oregon coast should be at its peak for the annual spring watch week March 20-27, according to Park Ranger Morris Grover of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Whale Watching Center at Depoe Bay."

New Alert System for Community Awareness

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Notifying residents of community problems such as "water loss", "Electrical outages", "Icy pavement leaving park", "Trees Down", "Flood conditions", "Tsunami Alerts" and other events has long been a concern at LVH.

We have tried many ideas such as telephone trees and the LVH FRS radio Net on Ch6. Neighborhood Watch was interwoven among these processes and yet if we were to grade ourselves on their success in keeping the entire community informed and upto date we would be charitable to award a D+ for our efforts.

That is not to say that the very few that tried their best to make a broken system work did not do a good job because they were all outstanding. What is broke is the way we do things. The CERT team (our community Safety team) has a new idea that we have been testing since January and it looks like it is going to work close to 99% of the time ( a real improvement). We have found a phone dialing service that our people can initiate a call we record ourselves and it will go to every phone listed in 2 minutes flat. That means all 186 homes in the park will be notified within 2 minutes. There will be a cost associated with making all those calls. It will cost about $8 to notify the whole community. The Social Club voted to pay $25 for the year for keeping time available for calls. That means three alerts.

When you get a call from the service it will start by mentioning LVH as its source with the alert following. At the end of the announcement you will be advised to tune to CH6 FRS and ask for updates or to call the Park Manager. If you are not available it will put the recording on your answering machine. It will send calls to Cell Phones.

At the end of this automatic phone session a report is generated by a computer on line that lets us see if the call was answered by a human or went to message. If no answer is received the phone dialer tries 3 more times and then quits. The person receiving the report then knows who received the call and who did not.

Their TERMS OF SERVICE dictate that our list is strictly confidential and will not be used for any other purpose by the phone dialer service. The phone numbers on the community phone list are the ones that will be entered for this service.

If your phone number is not upto date on community phone directory you won't get a call.

For those that want to opt out of this phone dialer service, for whatever reason, please print you name on the Opt out list below the clubhouse bulletin board.

Lastly, the LVH Radio Net will no longer call for Sunday night radio checks. Most of the time certain community members will voluntarily monitor FRS CH6. If you have a problem you can try to contact one of them and you are all welcome to use it as a source to practice and chat with one another to gain experience.

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News Times Newport Oregon - News Times - local news, vacation rentals, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, breaking news, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay

News Times Newport Oregon - News Times - local news, vacation rentals, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, breaking news, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay: "Oregon’s new law states that a specified number of van accessible and wheelchair parking spaces shall be made available. This specified number is determined by the total number of parking spaces provided by the business. In addition to the familiar handicap parking signage, these spaces must also be marked, “van accessible” and/or “wheelchair user only.” Any person parking in a space marked “wheelchair user only” must display the new DMV permit. Those parking in these designated spaces without a wheelchair permit, even if they are displaying any other disabled permit, are in violation and may be subject to a fine."

A woman goes back to work after 20 years absence from the work place

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The title on this page brings back childhood memories of another Noah warning of great floods coming. The story was written by Renee Pastor

Sometimes I enjoy a good double entandre.

NOAA warns of big floods after fierce winter

| Reuters: "A huge snowpack from a harsh winter will cause extensive flooding this spring in the upper Midwest and in the major corn-growing state of Iowa, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said on Tuesday."

Meet the Chevy Volt image - Behind the wheel of the Chevy Volt (photos) - CNET News

Meet the Chevy Volt image - Behind the wheel of the Chevy Volt (photos) - CNET News: "Some have called it the car that will save General Motors: the Chevy Volt, a plug-in electric sedan set to launch in three test markets (in California, Michigan, and the Washington, D.C., area) by the end of 2010."

News Times Newport Oregon - News Times - local news, vacation rentals, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, breaking news, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay

Finally!

"A Veterans Affairs Clinic based in Lincoln County took a step closer to reality this week with the signing of an award letter and contract by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

The clinic will be staffed by a VA physician and a VA mental health practitioner, and it will be open for appointments from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Office personnel will be available on Fridays to take calls and schedule appointments."

New Knee May Improve Balance - US News and World Report

New Knee May Improve Balance - US News and World Report: "A knee replacement can help improve an elderly person's balance, according to a new study.
Balance problems and increased risk for falls are common among seniors with severe knee osteoarthritis, the result of worn cartilage. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in the United States, and hip fractures caused by falls can prove deadly."

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Battered Sea Lions Find New Home at Oregon Coast Aquarium

Battered Sea Lions Find New Home at Oregon Coast Aquarium: "(Newport, Oregon) - Two young female California sea lions arrived by truck at their new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium Wednesday night, accompanied by Aquarium husbandry staff."

Our long, troubled relationship with whales—the largest, oldest, most mysterious creatures on the planet. - By Philip Hoare - Slate Magazine

Our long, troubled relationship with whales—the largest, oldest, most mysterious creatures on the planet. - By Philip Hoare - Slate Magazine: "I saw my first whale in a safari park outside London—a captive orca named Ramu—back in the early 1970s. As it ran through its routine, it was clear to me, even then, that this wasn't the right way to keep a wild animal. That much was clear from the way the whale's huge six foot dorsal fin had flopped over—a detumescent symbol of its emasculated state."

Scientists Set Out Cage for Sea Lion Near Newport | KEZI

Scientists Set Out Cage for Sea Lion Near Newport | KEZI: "By Susan Gager



NEWPORT, Ore. -- Sea lion watchers in Newport have long been concerned about a particular sea lion with a wire wrapped around it's neck.



The Port of Newport along with the Marine Mammal Stranding Network say they have finally found a solution.



The Port of Newport set out a cage Thursday morning. Jim Rice of the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network says their biggest problem in dealing with a wild animal is getting it to sit still."

Legislature aims millions at Newport science center to help fund marine mammal research | – OregonLive.com

Legislature aims millions at Newport science center to help fund marine mammal research | – OregonLive.com: "If the project is completed, it would add about 100 new faculty and staff at Hatfield and bring $9 to $15 million to Oregon's economy, according to OSU President Ed Ray. 'As an economist, I look at that as a pretty good deal. The leadership of the Coastal Caucus in securing the funding has been invaluable.'"

Bald eagle crashes into North Portland home before dinner | – OregonLive.com

Bald eagle crashes into North Portland home before dinner | – OregonLive.com: "The impact at about 6:45 p.m. was so strong that it shook the entire two-story home, located two blocks from Columbia City Park on North Washburne Avenue.

'I was terrified to go outside because I was sure someone was going to break in,' she said."

News: Local | "HIDDEN VALUE?" | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon

News: Local | "HIDDEN VALUE?" | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon: "So it went Saturday at the Springfield Museum’s “Trash or Treasure” event, as local keepers of old books, pictures, toys and more got advice on whether their prized possessions are richer in economic or, um, sentimental value.

Modeled on the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow,” in which appraisers travel the United States to evaluate antiques, the museum collected at City Hall a number of amateur experts and invited the public to drop by for an evaluation of their antiquated items. The first event by the museum in 2008 netted almost $1,000 in donations and drew more than 200 people."

Oregon Oyster Farms Issues Recall for Possible Contamination | KEZI

Oregon Oyster Farms Issues Recall for Possible Contamination | KEZI: "The recall includes all 1/2 pint containers, pint containers, half gallon containers, and 4 gallon buckets. Oysters in the shell include all large, medium, small, extra-small, and petite Pacific oysters, Kumamoto oysters, and Yaquina native oysters. Also included are all shucked product containers with sell or use by dates of February 15th, through March 11th, 2010.



Consumption of these products may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, abdominal pain, headache and fever. The source of the recall order has not been traced to Oregon Oyster Farms, and it is yet to be determined where the faulty product is from."

AARP Research Explores Innovative DC “Villages”

AARP Research Explores Innovative DC “Villages”: "It is clear from AARP research on the local level that the vast majority of us would like to remain in our homes and neighborhoods as we age—not go to a retirement community or nursing home. The question is how to make aging at home safer and more comfortable?"

Ron asks.....Could this work here?

Bloom Energy unveils 'power plant in a box'

Bloom Energy unveils 'power plant in a box': "Bloom Energy Corp., one of Silicon Valley's most secretive startups, unveiled on Wednesday its long-awaited 'power plant in a box,' a collection of fuel cells that the company says can provide clean electricity to homes, office buildings - even whole villages in the developing world."

Frustrated Owner Bulldozes Home Ahead Of Foreclosure - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Frustrated Owner Bulldozes Home Ahead Of Foreclosure - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati: "MOSCOW, Ohio --
Like many people, Terry Hoskins has had troubles with his bank. But his solution to foreclosure might be unique.

Hoskins said he's been in a struggle with RiverHills Bank over his Clermont County home for nearly a decade, a struggle that was coming to an end as the bank began foreclosure proceedings on his $350,000 home."

Op-Ed Columnist - The Fat Lady Has Sung - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Columnist - The Fat Lady Has Sung - NYTimes.com: "A small news item from Tracy, Calif., caught my eye last week. Local station CBS 13 reported: “Tracy residents will now have to pay every time they call 911 for a medical emergency. But there are a couple of options."

Oral Chelation, Herbal Supplements, Chelation Oral, Nutritional Health Supplements - Health Resources

Oral Chelation, Herbal Supplements, Chelation Oral, Nutritional Health Supplements - Health Resources

News Times Newport Oregon - News Times - local news, vacation rentals, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, breaking news, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay

News Times Newport Oregon - News Times - local news, vacation rentals, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, breaking news, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay: "A Washington man died Thursday morning, and his wife was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 on the south side of Cape Foulweather."

Siletz Tribal charity fund donates $160,000 to groups | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal

Siletz Tribal charity fund donates $160,000 to groups | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal: "The Siletz Tribal's charity organization donated nearly $160,000 to 55 Oregon nonprofits."

Washington delegation lodges yet another protest again NOAA's decision to move to Newport | Oregon Local News - OregonLive.com

Washington delegation lodges yet another protest again NOAA's decision to move to Newport | Oregon Local News - OregonLive.com: "NEWPORT – The Washington state Congressional delegation is again calling for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to halt work on its proposed Marine Operations Center in Newport.

But a spokesman for an Oregon senator fired back, saying that Washington's persistent complaints are coming 'uncomfortably close to political interference.'"

Don't you find it interesting that it's illegal for people to rob banks, but it's perfectly legal for banks to rob the People!

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� TSA Dipshits Force Disabled 4-Year-Old to Remove Braces and Walk! Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.

� TSA Dipshits Force Disabled 4-Year-Old to Remove Braces and Walk! Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.: "SECURITY officers at a US airport have come under fire for forcing a disabled boy to remove his leg braces and walk through a checkpoint.

Four-year-old Ryan Thomas was flying from Philadelphia to Disney World in Orlando with his parents Bob and Leona when the incident occurred."

� TSA Force Disabled 4-Year-Old to Remove Braces and Walk! Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.

� TSA Dipshits Force Disabled 4-Year-Old to Remove Braces and Walk! Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.: "SECURITY officers at a US airport have come under fire for forcing a disabled boy to remove his leg braces and walk through a checkpoint.

Four-year-old Ryan Thomas was flying from Philadelphia to Disney World in Orlando with his parents Bob and Leona when the incident occurred."

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Google Reader (136): "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. - Buddha"

Western cities fare best in well-being index - USATODAY.com

Western cities fare best in well-being index - USATODAY.com: "How does your city rank in well-being?"

Windows Patch Leaves XP Users With Blue Screen of Death - PCWorld

Ron says ... Do not download any security updates from Microsoft until they can figure this out. Keep yourself in the loop. The Blue Screen of Death virtually guarantees your computer is trash.

Windows Patch Leaves XP Users With Blue Screen of Death - PCWorld: "Tuesday's security updates from Microsoft have crippled Windows XP PCs with the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), users have reported on the company's support forum.

Complaints began early yesterday, and gained momentum throughout the day."

Shakesville: "Where are 1% of American adults?"

Shakesville: "Where are 1% of American adults?": "Five percent of the world's population is American; twenty-five percent of the world's prisoners are American. The United States incarcerates more of its citizens than any country in the history of the world."

How to Levitate standing next to a wet spot

Memory lapses are common and increase with age; when do they signal Alzheimer's? - washingtonpost.com

Memory lapses are common and increase with age; when do they signal Alzheimer's? - washingtonpost.com: "Where did I park my car?

What is that lady's name?

Where are my glasses?

Some call these 'senior moments' or 'tip-of-the-tongue' experiences. They're mundane for many elderly (and not-so-elderly) adults, but when do they become something more serious? How does one know when it's time to get screened for a memory disorder?"

Starving, Dying Brown Pelicans Becoming a Problem on Oregon Coast

Starving, Dying Brown Pelicans Becoming a Problem on Oregon Coast: "(Oregon Coast) – An enormous number of Brown Pelicans being spotted along the Oregon are now becoming a problem, say authorities. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USWS) has been receiving calls about Brown Pelicans that are either washing up dead on the coast or are exhibiting behavior which is uncharacteristic for the species – such as begging for food, no fear of humans, eating bread crumbs as handouts. Many of the birds are emaciated, or starving and this is the reason for their seemingly lack of fear of humans."

New LVH Integrated Call System

RON THOMAS

Tonight at 6:50 PM, 20 of you will receive an automated call inviting you to tune your FRS radio to CH 6 and check in to the LVH Radio Net. Mostly, I have been asked by these folks to be included on this automated list. Others were active when we first started the Radio Net and I thought they would like to hear our latest innovation.

Want to be removed or added to the call list? Simply send me an email with your preference and I will do as you direct.

teckron@gmail.com

How the system works......

I've prerecorded a message at Dial My Calls.com in my own voice and programmed it to be sent out ten minutes before the radio net starts... Did this 2 days ago. This automatic dialer will then call all 20 of you in about 1 minute and report back whether you received the call or if it went to your message machine in 1 minute more. The message will be 9 seconds long however this is a free service and they will tack on an advertisement at the front and back of the message as their payment for providing the free service.

Our Community Safety Team (trained by CERT) is operating the system at this time. We have had many discussions about using the system for other functions. We are interested only in supporting the community in training for emergency use of their FRS radios.

Other groups such as the Social Club or Park Manager, Fishing Club and Neighborhood Watch may find it handy also. I will be glad to show anyone how to set up a system to that end. However, Your Safety Team (CERT) will only be using it for The FRS Radio Network on Sunday's at 7:00 PM with the express purpose of getting you used to using your radio so that should an emergency arise it will be second nature for you to use. By participating you will also be helping others to learn how to use their radios.

LVH Calendar

Some folks noticed that the calendar had disappeared from our website in January. That was because we could no longer find a volunteer to maintain it. We now have a link back to a new calendar that maintains and updates itself.

What you say? How could it post all the events itself and keep them upto date? Down the right side of the page you will see a link to the Park manager's website. If you go to his site you will see he maintains a calendar for all the park events.

When Larry approves the use of the clubhouse for any of the events held there he puts it on that calendar. So, we have set our link to view that calendar. Anytime a change is made it will show up there the quickest. In short it is the most current and upto date calendar of events.

There will be somethings you have to get used to ... For instance, every event happens an hour after the time he has listed because that is set up time for the event. He doesn't maintain birthday lists on this calendar.

There are some neat tabs at the top of the calendar "PRINT" will print out the calendar as shown on the page. You also have a weekly and monthly tab to view the calendar and an agenda tab that makes a list of all the events.

Now, we know you are going to want this or that put in but like like I say I'm not able to maintain it anymore and this calendar is what we have now unless a person wants to volunteer and is computer savvy enough to learn how to keep one of these critters up. I will train anyone that should want to volunteer.