Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow. This is the most beautiful advice I have ever received in an email .... Please don't close or delete this one before reading! 1. Pray 2. Go to bed on time. 3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. 4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health. 5. Delegate tasks to capable others. 6. Simplify and unclutter your life. 7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.) 8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. 9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together. 10. Take one day at a time. 11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. 12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases. 13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc. 14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. 15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. 16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line. 17. Get enough rest. 18. Eat right. 19 Get organized so everything has its place. 20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life. 21. Write down thoughts and inspirations. 22. Every day, find time to be alone. 23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray. 24. Make friends with Godly people. 25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. 26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus .' 27. Laugh. 28. Laugh some more! 29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all. 30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). 31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). 32. Sit on your ego. 33 Talk less; listen more. 34. Slow down. 35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. 36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' (Romans 8:31) My instructions were to send this to four people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you. I decided to send it to more than four, because I didn't want to limit blessings.

Every Mans Dream!

Daily Laughs :)

I have kleptomania, But when it gets bad, I take something for it. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! Except that one where you're naked in church. Heaven is Where: The Police are British, The Chefs are Italian, The Mechanics are German, The Lovers are French And It's all organized by the Swiss. Hell is Where: The Police are German, The Chefs are British, The Mechanics are French, The Lovers are Swiss And It's all organized by the Italians. My short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my short-term memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Welcome to Utah Set your watch back 20 years. A bartender is just a pharmacist With a limited inventory I may be schizophrenic, But at least I have each other. I am a Nobody. Nobody is Perfect. Therefore I am Perfect. KENTUCKY: Five million people, Fifteen last names. Dyslexics Have More Nuf. In Memorium With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started. I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE Sometimes I even put it in the food. Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, How was the play? When you work here, You can name your own salary. I named mine, "Fred". Money isn't everything, But it sure keeps the kids in touch. I like cats too. Let's exchange recipes. Red meat is not bad for you Fuzzy green meat is bad for you. I am having an out-of-money experience. As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on 280 Interstate. Please be careful!" "It's not just one car," said Herman. "It's hundreds of them!" Don't sweat the petty things. Don't pet the sweaty things. Corduroy pillows are making headlines! I want to die while asleep like my grandfather, Not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

Woof Report: Second Paw Smoke

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New Study Shows How to Get Pet People to Stop Smoking | March 03, 2009 It was no surprise to us to learn that more than half of the people responding to the American Animal Hospital Association's 2008 survey claimed that they’d prefer their pet’s company over another person if stranded on a desert island. Do they really need a survey for this? It seems like a no-brainer to us – people absolutely adore their pets. So we know that the love of a pet is a huge motivator, but is it enough to get smokers to kick the habit? As it turns out, that’s exactly what research suggests. Last month, the journal Tobacco Control released study results showing that smokers would rather give up for their pet’s health rather than their own. Of the 3,300 respondents who smoke or live with a smoker, 28.4 percent claimed that they would consider quitting after learning that secondhand smoke posed a danger to their pet. And almost one in five would ban smoking in their homes to protect their pets, a figure which was even higher among non-smokers. This is really good news for both smoking cessation efforts and veterinary medicine. Secondhand smoke not only causes the deaths of roughly 50,000 US non-smokers each year, but can gravely affect the health of pets as well. Exposure to it has been associated with nasal, and lung cancers, eye and skin diseases, and respiratory problems among other conditions in cats and dogs. The published evidence shows that secondhand tobacco smoke can be as dangerous for pets as it is for the non-smoking partners of smokers, a fact that few smokers realize. So there we have it, fellow pet people. For the love of our pets, we may actually be motivated to improve our own health. A follow-up study is currently underway to see if pet owners that smoke are motivated to actually change their behavior, versus just saying they will. But so far, the research is a good sign and just more proof that the human/dog bond has the power to boost our well-being, one tail wag at a time. The Scoop: Read more about this February 2009 study. www.sciencedaily.com Thank you to Carley and Casey for the tip. Thank you to Michael Crawford Photography for the photo. We sniff out the top dog blogs, websites, newsletters, magazines & pet stores to bring you the best of the best. Handpicked pup-perfect ideas, dog care tips, products & more -- delivered fresh to your email inbox each weekday.

The Greatest Prank!

Thanks to Milda & Kim for this funny call!

Verizon to hire 125 in Dublin

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Verizon to hire 125 in Dublin

Salary for customer-service call-center jobs starts at $29,000

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 3:10 AM

By Margaret Harding

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

At a time when layoffs are common, one company is adding jobs instead.

Verizon Wireless plans to hire 125 customer-service representatives at its Dublin call center, said spokeswoman Laura Merritt.

That will bring the employment total there to about 1,400 and in all of central Ohio, including retail stores, to 1,700, she said.

The company recently acquired Alltel, increasing its customer base. Both companies offer cell phones and wireless service.

"What we're looking at is kind of an anomaly when you look at Verizon Wireless and how we're doing," Merritt said. "We're definitely a rarity in this economy because we're experiencing both growth and profitability."

Verizon's hiring plans are good news for Dublin. The company always has had a strong base of employees there, said Colleen Gilger, Dublin's economic development administrator.

"It's a wonderful thing," she said. "I think call centers in general in central Ohio do very well. Filling those types of jobs with qualified workers is an easy thing to do."

Dublin has been fortunate to have expanding companies within its borders. The Verizon facility is next door to the Cardinal Health expansion and just down the road from where the new Interstate Gas Supply headquarters is being built, Gilger said.

"Our diverse employment base here is continuing to add jobs in a multitude of employment sectors," Gilger said.

The Verizon center in Dublin handles customer calls from Ohio and other states.

Base salary for the customer-service positions should start around $29,000, Merritt said. Prospective employees should have strong technical skills and be able to multitask, she said.

"The company does provide extensive training. It's almost like college. They go through several weeks of extensive training, then they actually observe people handling customer calls before they handle calls themselves," she said. "We want people to feel ready before they actually hit the floor."

The positions also allow for advancement within the company. Merritt said about 90 percent of non-entry-level positions are filled from within.

"Our area president started off as a customer-service representative, and now she's a president over 15 states," Merritt said.

Verizon Wireless saw fourth-quarter wireless revenue increase by about 12 percent from the same period of 2007. Most of the company's Ohio employees received a 2008 bonus, and they can expect raises in April, Merritt said.

"The company is doing well and realizes a big piece of why is because of the employees, and we want to reward those employees," she said.

Verizon says information about the new Dublin jobs should be available soon at www.verizonwireless.com/careers.

mharding@dispatch.com

In Memory of a Very Special Person during my younger years..

Obituaries

Joene Fraley
FRALEY Joene Fraley, age 62, of Grove City, born November 7, 1946 in Wynnewood, Okla., passed away February 25, 2009 at Doctors Hospital West. Joene was an active member of the Grove City Community for many years. She has left a lasting legacy of encouragement, laughter and love for her family and friends to cherish and remember. She was a hair stylist with Florio's and Enchanted Mirror Salons for many years. Joene spent many years as a volunteer in the Southwestern City School District, when her daughter was a student, and was also a classroom volunteer in the Hilliard City School District, when her daughter became a teacher. She enjoyed Bunco, ceramics and swimming at the YMCA. Joene is preceded in death by parents Hershel and S. Marie Adams and sister Jacquelyn Adams. She is survived by loving husband of 34 years, Ray Fraley; daughter, Michelle Rae Fraley (John Swartzbaugh) of Hilliard; aunts, Frances (Arvis) Davis and Ann Good; cousins, Paula Scheller and Jim (Debbie) Manning, all of Hobbs, N.M.; close friends, Gina, Gary and Brad Evans, Eva and Ike Eicksteadt, all of Grove City; and Dr. Paul and Jimilea Gutheil of Powell; as well as many other special relatives and friends. Friends may visit Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, where service will follow at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to The ALS Association, Central & Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Road, Suite 221, Columbus, Oh. 43220. Online remembrances can be shared at www. spencemillerfuneralhome. com.


*** I can remember Joene making me eat all my veggies / salad at every meals I shared with her family growing up. Thanks to her I love Veggies still to this day. Her smile was one with such warmth and compassion. She could always brighten your day! I learned so much from her as a youngest but didn't realize all I had learned until my adult years. Thanks you so much for being a part of my life....

My Step-Mom's mother passed away this evening

My Step-Mom's mother passed away this evening just before midnight.. Please keep everyone who has been touched by death this week in your thoughts & prayers.


Although Death is a part of Living.. It is never easy saying goodbye whether a friend or a love one. God gives us each the strength we need to move on.

Ohio State Fair organizers announced the 2009 concert series

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Drill Team ???

Funny Scrabble!!

For those who love Scrabble...
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> Wait till you see the last one!
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> DORMITORY: > When you rearrange the letters: > DIRTY ROOM
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> PRESBYTERIAN: > When you rearrange the letters: > BEST IN PRAYER
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> ASTRONOMER: > When you rearrange the letters: > MOON STARER
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> DESPERATION: > When you rearrange the letters: > A ROPE ENDS IT
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> THE EYES: ! > When you rearrange the letters: > THEY SEE
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> THE MORSE CODE : > When you rearrange the letters: > HERE COME DOTS
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> SLOT MACHINES: > When you rearrange the letters: > CASH LOST IN ME
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> ANIMOSITY: > When you rearrange the letters: > IS NO AMITY
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> ELECTION RESULTS: > When you rearrange the letters: > LIES - LET'S RECOUNT
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>> SNOOZE ALARMS: > When you rearrange the letters: > ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S
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> A DECIMAL POINT: > When you rearrange the letters: > IM A DOT IN PLACE
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>> THE EARTHQUAKES: > When you rearrange the letters: > THAT QUEER SHAKE
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>> ELEVEN PLUS TWO: > When you rearrange the letters: > TWELVE PLUS ONE
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>> AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE!!!
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> MOTHER-IN-LAW: > When you rearrange the letters: > WOMAN HITLER

Be Careful with The AS400

Nursery Rhymes I Never Heard

Nursery Rhymes I Never Heard

Mary had a little pig,

She kept it fat and plastered;

And when the price of pork went up,

She shot the little bastard.

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Mary had a little lamb.

Her father shot it dead.

Now it goes to school with her,

Between two hunks of bread.

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Jack and Jill went up the hill

To have a little fun.

Stupid Jill forgot the pill

And now they have a son.

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Simple Simon met a pie man going to the fair.

Said Simple Simon to the pie man,

'What have you got there?'

Said the pie man unto Simon,

'Pies, you dumb ass' !!

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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

All the kings' horses,

And all the kings' men.

Had scrambled eggs,

For breakfast again.

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Hey diddle, diddle, the cat took a piddle,

All over the bedside clock.

The little dog laughed to see such fun.

Then died of electric shock.

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Georgie Porgy pudding and pie,

Kissed the girls and made them cry.

And when the boys came out to play,

He kissed them too 'cause he was gay.

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There was a little girl who had a little curl

Right in the middle of her forehead.

When she was good, she was very, very good.

But when she was bad........

She got a fur coat, jewels, a waterfront condo, and a sports car.

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Check out Ohio's Best Rx

This is a discount program for prescription drugs. We were given this info at the unemployment orientation.

It is better than nothing for drug cost considering if you don't have anything. It will at least help out some.

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Questions that haunt me????

Special Thanks to Trudi for this one!

Can you cry under water?

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How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

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Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?

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Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

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Why does a round pizza come in a square box ?

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What disease did cured ham actually have?

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How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

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Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby " when babies wake up like every two hours?

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If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

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Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

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Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

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Why do doctors leave the room while you change?

They're going to see you naked anyway.

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Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural?

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Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat ?

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If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?

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Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane ?

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If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

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Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours?

They're both dogs!

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If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?

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If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

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If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

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Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

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Why did you just try singing the two songs above?

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Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your ass?

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Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

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Do you ever wonder why you gave me your e-mail address in the first place?