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BLAINESWORLD
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4.20.2009 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Those were the days 4. Reviews . . . ADVENTURELAND, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Retirement dinner 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. School, then vs. now, part 1 of 2 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I still shake our heads at times about our life in Asheville . . . in all the places we've ever lived, a neighbor never came by to borrow an egg . . . but it happened recently when our friend Julia came by because she was baking with her son Connor and she ran out of the needed ingredient . . . no big deal, we thought . . . but what surprised us was the fact that the next day, Julia came back with a big plate of delicious cookies Every day, it seems, we find something new to do or see . . . we went over the weekend to the Asheville Playback Theatre, which describes itself as a group that builds "a community of neighbors" by "honoring personal stories" . . . what happens is that members of the audience share things that have happened to them, and the talented troupe then does an improv skit based on what it heard . . . I was impressed, especially since a skit was built around something that I had shared . . . for more information, please click: http://www.ashevilleplayback.org
We also "discovered" two new restaurants that have actually been in the area for quite some time . . . on one night, we had great pizza at Mellow Mushroom . . . the only problem is that there are usually very long waits to get into this place . . . for more information, please click: http://www.mellowmushroom.com
On another night, we went with friends to Ophelia's World Cafe (828.255.8154) . . . I had trout, actually for the first time in my life, and enjoyed it . . . Cynthia's meatloaf was excellent . . .and we both enjoyed the sweet potato bread pudding . . . our server, Audrey, was also outstanding . . . we'll be back. Lastly, I attended an informative presentation on the aging brain in our development's clubhouse . . . it was graciously hosted by Chuck and Linda Hollinshead . . . and though Chuck has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, he is still real sharp--at least to my way of thinking . . in fact, he even told the following story probably better than I can write it: He said his wife called him while he was driving to warn him to stay off a certain road because police were reporting that somebody was driving in the wrong direction . . . he replied that she was mistaken because he noticed that there wasn't one car driving the wrong way, there were lots of cars driving in the wrong direction . . . Chuck's joke got a big laugh. The advice I left with was to "get off your seat and onto your feet" . . . it was repeatedly stressed that physical exercise is important for all of us as we age, as is mental activity . . . also, it is important to retain a purpose in life. B. PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY: I understand that you may have received two copies of last week's issue . . . it seems there was a problem with the company that mails them out, and I believe that has been resolved--or at least I hope it has . . . should this happen again in the future, please let me know . . . naturally,, let me also know if you don't receive a particular issue. C. CONGRATULATIONS to longtime friend Hanan Issacs . . . to quote from part of a recent news release: PRINCETON ATTORNEY HANAN M. ISAACS AWARDED CERTIFIED MATRIMONIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE NJ SUPREME COURT Princeton, NJ (April 21, 2009) – Princeton attorney Hanan M. Isaacs has been designated a Certified Matrimonial Specialist by the New Jersey State Supreme Court. This is a rare designation with only a small percentage of the 70,000-member New Jersey Bar achieving that designation. The Supreme Court awards the Certification only after a thorough review of a detailed application, practice credentials, positive judicial and peer recommendations, completion of significant continuing education, and extensive written testing. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Hanan can be reached at 609.683.7400 or via his website: http://www.hananisaacs.com
Personally, I can tell you that I've used Hanan in the past, and I've also worked with him over the years . . . he is the best! D. MR. CURIOUS HERE: As I continue in my attempts to get people to quit smoking, I've become increasingly drawn to the field of hypnotherapy . . . as such, I am considering becoming a certified hypnotherapist. What do you think about such a venture for me; e.g., as I move into my next career as a Rewirement Expert-in-Training (my new job title)? Do you think I have what it takes to become good in this field? Here's information on the program I'm thinking of taking: http://www.hypnowisdom.com
How does the above sound to you? Any other thought on hypnotism (good, bad or indifferent) that you care to share? ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Tom Hutton--a cashier at Acme in Newtown, PA. I've been going to that Acme for as many years as he has worked there: 15. He has always been both friendly and extremely competent, and he is one of the many reasons I'll miss shopping at that store when no longer a resident in the area. In addition, he is one of those folks who can tell you where any item in the store is when you ask for a location . . . I don't know how they (supermarket clerks, in general) do it, but in Tom's case, he is seemingly always right . . . and I've never yet seen him look up even one item! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI Smiles predict marriage success by Clara Moskowitz, Live Science (April 13)--If you want to know whether your marriage will survive, look at your spouse's yearbook photos. Psychologists have found that how much people smile in old photographs can predict their later success in marriage. In one test, the researchers looked at people's college yearbook photos, and rated their smile intensity from 1 to 10. None of the people who fell within the top 10 percent of smile strength had divorced, while within the bottom 10 percent of smilers, almost one in four had had a marriage that ended, the researchers say. (Scoring was based on the stretch in two muscles: one that pulls up on the mouth, and one that creates wrinkles around the eyes.) In a second trial, the research team asked people over age 65 to provide photos from their childhood (the average age in the pictures was 10 years old). The researchers scored each person's smile, and found that only 11 percent of the biggest smilers had been divorced, while 31 percent of the frowners had experienced a broken marriage. Overall, the results indicate that people who frown in photos are five times more likely to get a divorce than people who smile. . . . The results of the study fit into a larger pattern of research that has found many personality characteristics can be determined from very thin slices of behavior. Basically, we often reveal ourselves in the most subtle, simple ways. And smiling in photographs has been shown to be correlated with a number of traits, including a generally happier disposition. . . . The findings are also notable because they found a connection between photos taken when people were young and marriage outcomes that sometimes occurred much later. Extracted from a longer article that can be found by clicking: http://tinyurl.com/cby4w7
FYI, part 2 * Charlotte in Pennsylvania: Thanks for your interest in my work. I had a commission for a large painting for a factory in NJ. They subsequently sold it and moved to Utah, taking the painting with them. Now they have purchased two new paintings to balance the fireplace wall where the first painting is hanging. It's very gratifying. MY TWO CENTS: Charlotte is an amazing artist . . . you can see for yourself by clicking: http://charlotteschatz.com/
* Freddie in New Jersey: Great issue as always. Can you please mention my message board called: http://nedthetoothpick.com It's for folks that enjoy good discussions regarding many issues, such as politics, religion and funny stuff. I would appreciate it very much. We are coming close to one million posts, and I would be happy to host your newsletter as well as promoting it. We are a wild group of folk, but of course it's all Kosher. Here is a sample of what we are all about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PslW8lYAago * Wendy in Pennsylvania: This year’s 2K Friendship Walk on May 3, 2009 is sure to make history! Every week, Shelley and Ilana visit kids with special needs at their home and bring joy, laughter and friendship into these children’s lives. Shelley and Ilana are one of around 80 teenagers in our community who volunteer for the “Friendship Circle” which organizes these weekly visits and sponsors all types of programs and support groups for children with special needs and their families. In addition to introducing a whole new dimension of connection and respite into the lives of children with special needs and their families, the Friendship Circle inspires the teenagers with the ideals of leadership, selflessness and sacrifice. It is an amazing program for everyone involved! On Sunday, May 3rd, our family will be walking for the benefit of children with conditions like Down’s syndrome, ADD, autism and other such physical and/or emotional challenges. It is our goal to raise $500 with our 2K effort. Would you please be a sponsor of our effort and help us reach our goal? Thank you so much! PS. Contributions to the Friendship Circle are tax-deductible. Any amount will help. Please help us go that extra mile. Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Friendship Circle Philadelphia North. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/dd7ty4
* Mary in Pennsylvania: We have just received a supply of nomination forms for the Fall 2009 Academic Scholarship for Returning Students to Bucks County Community College. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, May 1, 2009, and the completed forms should be turned in to the Academic Affairs Office, Tyler 122. MY REQUEST: If you're a returning student to Bucks and you'd be interested in having me nominate you, please let me know at once . . . even if you've previously expressed interest in this scholarship, please remind me. * Ken in Pennsylvania (responding to my April Fool's prank of a few weeks again, in which I saw I was moving back to Washington Crossing, PA): I was ready to try to get my neighbors to move out. (NOT Rosie, of course!) * Ken in New York: I stayed to the final curtain in DUPLICITY . . . I wish I had your sense and walked out an hour earlier. I also like both actors, but there was absolutely no warmth between them. The only saving grace (early in the movie so you must have seen it) is that it was shot in Lord & Taylor. * Debbie in New York: As I was reading your newsletter and reached the section where you talked about IE, the first thought that entered my mind was writing about Firefox (Mozilla). It is a free download @ mozilla.com. The program far outshines anything IE does and runs more smoothly. You should check it out. * Sharon in North Carolina: What you offer in your reviews of restaurants, movies, plays, businesses, etc. is your opinion about “products” and if readers suggest products/items they have used or recommend, or have to sell, it’s no different. Further, in your BLAINESWORLD column, it’s mentioned to “Network Network Network" . . . and that’s what people are doing when they send in their suggestions of items to sell. All items may not interest everyone, but I'm certain all of your reviews and suggestions for things to don't interest everyone also. I look forward to your email each week. Since you asked, your instincts of what to include are perfectly fine with me! * Robin in Pennsylvania: Have you thought about creating a blog? Seems you'd be a natural. While I loved the idea of you returning to the area, I'm glad to hear the idea was an April Fool’s joke. You need at least six months to settle into a new place. Thanks, as always, for all the terrific information. * Walt in Pennsylvania: In your newsletter, you said that the men's department was on the first floor, by the exits, where men don't wade thru aisles looking for deals, etc. For men, shopping is catch it, bag it, and bring it home. We don't shop. For women, shopping is an experience; they plan a day with lunch. * Mary Lou in North Carolina: Your April Fool's joke WAS NOT FUNNY! I really fell for it--until I read down the page!! I must comment on your piece about the pizza in Brevard. If you have not yet tried Asheville Pizza and Brew on Merrimon Avenue, you must. It is our favorite place for pizza and beer, and you can take in a movie for $2 as well. I think popcorn is $1. Great place-. Rather eclectic clientele and strange ambience. The pizza is thin and not the Chicago type. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Those were the days A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!" Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. ADVENTURELAND is billed as a coming-of-age comedy, but frankly, I don't recall laughing very much . . . it traces the tale of a recent college grad who takes a summer job as a games attendant at a local amusement park . . . what I did like was the acting of Jesse Eisenberg in the main role, as well as Kisten Stewart's work as the woman who captures his heart . . . though the film got very good reviews, I wouldn't recommend that you rush out to see it . . . rated R. B. THE WRESTLER is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD #642 follows: Micky Rourke gives an Oscar-winning performance in THE WRESTLER, a moving drama about a has-been whose life is falling apart . . . it is a film that is often violent, but always compelling . . . Marisa Tomei is also excellent as a stripper who is Rourke's only true friend . . . I still have THE WRESTLER in my mind and imagine that it will be there for quite some time . . . even if you're not a wrestling fan, catch it . . . rated R. C. Malcom Gladwell is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors . . . his brilliant first book, THE TIPPING POINT, was followed-up with an equally compelling second effort, BLINK . . . and his most recent effort, OUTLIERS, is perhaps his best to date. Subtitled THE STORY OF SUCCESS, it gets you thinking from the very beginning about why some people succeed far more than others . . . for example, I never imagined that when you were born could affect whether you'd be a success in sports or even in school . . . but as the author notes: * Hockey and soccer are just games, of course, involving a select few. But these exact same biases also show up in areas of much more consequences, like education. Parents with a child born at the end of the calendar often think about holding their child back before the start of kindergarten: it's hard for a five-year-old to keep up with a child born many months earlier. But most parents, one suspects, think that whatever disadvantage a younger child faces in kindergarten eventually goes away. But it doesn't. It's just like hockey. The small initial advantage that the child born in the early part of the year has over the child born at the end of the year persists. It locks children into patterns of achievement and underachievement, encouragement and discouragement, that stretch on and on for years. Gladwell then goes on to dissect the greatness of pro athletes and entertainers, explaining that while it is important to have natural ability, much hard work is every bit as important: * The Beatles ended up traveling to Hamburg five times between 1960 and the end of 1962. On the first trip, they played 106 nights, five or more hours a night. On their second trip, they played 92 times. On their third trip, they played 48 times, for a total of 171 hours on stage. The last two Hamburg gigs, in November and December of 1962, involved another 90 hours of performing. All told, they performed for 270 nights in just over a year and a half. By the time they had their first burst of success in 1964, in fact, they had performed live an estimated twelve hundred times. Do you know how extraordinary that is? Most bands today don't perform twelve hundred in their entire careers. The Hamburg crucible is one of the things that set the Beatles apart. And when it comes to success in mathematics, Gladwell contends that we need to revisit out entire thinking about schooling in America: * Suddenly the causes of Asian math superiority become even more obvious. Students in Asian schools don't have long summer vacations. Why would they? Cultures that believe that the route to success lies in rising before dawn 360 days a year are scarcely going to give their children three straight months off in the summer. The school year in the United States is, on average, 180 days long. The South Korean school year is 220 days long. The Japanese school year is 243 days long. Space prevents me from listing many other fascinating examples of success cited in OUTLIERS . . . however, if you're always wondered how Bill Gates became as wealthy as he is . . . or why certain airplanes crash more than others . . . then this is the book for you. You will truly not want to put it down once you begin reading . . . in addition, after you read it, you'll find yourself discussing Gladwell's ideas (as I have been doing) for quite some time. D. Heard BLACK MUTINY, a novel written by William Owens in 1953 . . . it is a historical retelling of the true story of 53 illegally enslaved African who revolted against their captors . . . when their ship was intercepted and seized by the United States Navy, they were forced to stand trial for mutiny and murder in a case that reached the Supreme Court. If any of this sounds familiar, it is because you may have seen ARMISTAD, a movie that was based on Owen's book . . . I found the tale a fascinating one; however, its execution left me wanting something more--perhaps a non-fiction account. It was difficult to discern what exactly was fact and what was fiction . . . in fact, after listening, I then went online to research what actually happened. Yet that said, BLACK MUTINY did make me more fully appreciate the many Americans who did stand up to oppose slavery before it was abolished . . . and, also, made me realize that there were far too many others who stood by and did nothing. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. Catch Ed Begley, Jr.. hosting GREENER LIVING on Wednesday at 10 p.m. on QVC . . . you'll learn how to take small steps that can help you live green every day. B. PAUL RODRIGQUEZ & FRIENDS; COMEDY REHAB airs on Friday at 11 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL . . . if you've been feeling down lately because of the recession or any other reason, methinks this will be just the show to lift your spirits. C. My daughter Risa and her husband JP have been telling me for quite some time that I should watch a show on FOOD NETWORK that features my kind of food . . . so with that recommendation, I'll watch THE BEST OF DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES on Saturday at 8 p.m. D. LIVING OUT LOUD stars Gail Grady as a breast cancer survivor who gets a second chance at life . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on HALLMARK. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Retirement dinner After 25 years in the parish, a priest was being honored at his retirement dinner. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner. However, he was delayed, so the priest decided to say his own few words while they waited: "I got my first impression of the parish from the first confession I heard here. I thought I had been assigned to a terrible place. The very first person who entered my confessional told me he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. "He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave VD to his sister. I was appalled. "But as the days went on I learned that my people were not all like that and I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving people." Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make the presentation and gave his talk: "I'll never forget the first day our parish priest arrived," said the politician. "In fact, I had the honor of being the first person to go to him for confession." Moral: Never, never, never be late! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. Natalie in New Jersey sent along the following websites that's as fine a tribute to a politician that you'll ever see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY79KbCptTo
It will also make you want to send this along to your local politicians, union leaders, etc.--actually, to anybody who is in a position to make a difference for others B. Nancy in North Carolina sent this website about what it is like to fly on Southwest Airlines: http://tinyurl.com/c3ej5l
I'm sure not all flights are like this, but just imagine if they were! C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: http://www.blainesworld.net That dapper guy on the right is yours truly . . . to see what gets my attention, move your mouse over my eyes and then drag it to left to any of the subjects there . . . when you do, pay attention to my eyes! D. For more information about Susan Boyle, the overnight singing sensation on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT (mentioned in last week's issue), please click: http://tinyurl.com/djkpf7
Yet it now appears that she will be challenged by a 12-year-old boy named Shaheen Jafargholi . . . you can see his appearance by clicking: http://tinyurl.com/co8ba2
Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip Too often, I've been including very long URLs; e.g., for you to click for more information. That was then; this is now. I will now try to go to a very helpful website: http://www.tinyurl.com
It takes very long URLs and greatly reduces them . . . for instance, in Section 2, the original URL was 177 characters . . . it is now 25 . . . quite a difference! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 9. School, then vs. now , part 1 of 2 Scenario #1: Jack goes rabbit shooting before school, pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack. 1959: Vice principal comes over, looks at Jack's rifle, goes to his car and gets his rifle and chats with Jack about guns. 2009: School goes into lock down, Star Force called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his ute or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. Scenario #2: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school. 1959: Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies. 2009: Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it. Scenario #3: Robbie won't be still in class, disrupts other students. 1959: Robbie sent to office and given six of the best by the principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again. 2009: Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state because Robbie has a disability. Scenario #4: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt. 1959: Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman. 2009: Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist. (to be concluded next week) Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like In honor of Wednesday being Earth Day, here's a Native American proverb that I think says it all: We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. For more information about Earth Day, please click: http://www.earthday.net/
Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day Last week, THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER was a TV-movie that ran on CBS . . . it was as fine a production as I've seen in quite some time . . . look for it to be repeated and/or when it gets released as a DVD . . . in the meantime, if you missed it, her true-life story follows: The prize doesn't always go to the most deserving; it goes to those who want to push the agenda. See below and you will see why: There recently was a death of a 98 year-old lady named Irena Sendler. During WWII, she got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist. She had an "ulterior motive'" . . . being German, she KNEW what the Nazi's plans were for the Jews So Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried, and she carried in the back of her truck a burlap sack (for larger kids). She also had a dog in the back that she trained to bark when the Nazi soldiers let her in and out of the ghetto. The soldiers, of course, wanted nothing to do with the dog, and the barking covered the kids' noises. During her time of doing this, she managed to smuggle out and save some 2,500 children. She was caught, and the Nazi soldiers broke both her legs and arms and beat her severely. Irena kept a record of the names of all the kids she smuggled out and kept them in a glass jar, buried under a tree in her back yard. After the war, she tried to locate any parents that may have survived it so that she could reunite them with their families. Unfortunately, most had been gassed. Those kids she helped got placed into foster family homes or were adopted. Irena was up for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. She was not selected. Al Gore won instead . . . for a slide show on global warming. Author unknown (if you know who wrote this and/or the source, please let me know) THE REST OF THE STORY: The above is one of those stories that gets passed around on the Internet that is actually true . . . for more information, please click: http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/sendler.asp
Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. The Actors NET of Bucks County presents BOOTH by Austin Pendleton May 29-June 14, 2009 Following the successful run of ORSON'S SHADOW in February, the ActorsNET presents another backstage tale by Austin Pendleton. Based on the true story of Junius Brutus Booth, a tormented, alcoholic, 19th-century actor. His glory would be forgotten, while son Edwin would win fame as a great actor and his other son, John Wilkes, would win infamy as Lincoln’s assassin. “As the twig is bent, so grows the tree . . ." You won't want to miss this one because it stars one of my favorite local actors, George Hartpence, as Julius Brutus Booth . . . his presence alone guarantees an excellent show . . . in addition, others featured in the cast include Tom Smith as Edwin Booth; Ben Weinstein as John Wilkes Booth; Carol Thompson as Mary Ann, the mother of Booth's children; and Susan Fowler as Adelaide, his wife. For more information, please click: http://actorsnetbucks.org/
B. Book discussion at the Lower Bucks Campus Library of Bucks County Community College in Bristol, PA. Join us for an informal discussion of The Soloist by Steve Lopez at the Lower Bucks Campus Library on Thursday, April 30th, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. The book discussion is sponsored by the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. Copies of the book are available to borrow through the Lower Bucks Campus Library. The book discussion is open to students, faculty, BCCC staff and the community. C. Maria in Pennsylvania: Please join "Hope for the Animals" for their 2nd Annual Casino Night and Auction. The event will benefit Boris & Natasha's Fund, which supplements the cost of emergency veterinary care for area homeless and rescued dogs and cats. Hope for the Animals is a non-profit, no-kill, animal rescue organization serving Bucks County, PA and the surrounding areas. The 2nd Annual Casino Night & Auction will be a night to remember with blackjack, craps, roulette and poker; full buffet dinner and cash bar; silent and live auction including a live bachelor auction featuring some of Bucks County's Most Eligible Bachelors; live entertainment and dancing. The event will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 1492 Woodburne Road in Levittown and catered by Georgine's. For more information about Hope for the Animals' 2nd Annual Casino Night & Auction Event or on making a life-saving donation, please visit: http://www.hopeforanimals.com/
D. Joey in New Jersey: Our next Louder Than Words Story Telling will be at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ on Tuesday, May 26th and hereafter (hopefully), the last Tuesday of each month. For more information, please go to: http://www.louderthanwordsstories.com
Some important details: * Story tellers can experience a new venue for story telling. * Stand-up comedians have the opportunity to exercise a "creative muscle" beyond your current stand-up comedy act. * Real people from all walks of life can share their true stories. * Actors and writers can experience creating the beginnings of a one-person show in front of a real audience. Please feel to contact me if you're interested in appearing at Louder Than Words! Joey Novick 908.89. 6859 joeynovick@earthlink.net Back to Top _________________________________________________________ PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers back from Iraq and, also, that peace comes to Israel and her neighbors. . . make it a great week, too! ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION To subscribe to this publication, please send an email to: bginbc@aol.com and put SUBSCRIBE in subject line . . . if you wish to unsubscribe, just send an email to same address and put UNSUBSCRIBE in subject line. |
