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#555 5.21.2007 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Silence 4. Reviews . . . AWAY FROM HER, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Buffalo Theory 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Mom's dictionary, part 1 of 3 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I truly enjoy finding new places to dine and/or snack . . . often times, we take recommendations that folks graciously send us, so thanks in advance. We've now gone a few times to Genteel's Frattoria Pizzeria (609.252.0880) on Route 206 Skillman, NJ . . . the pizza is sooooo good there . . . it has a thin crust and the taste is simply mouth-watering . . . for lunch, they have a great special: two slices and a soda for just $4 . . . Jimmy, the owner, always has a great smile and makes you look forward to coming to his place . . . there's also a separate dining room that we haven't tried yet, but will . . . it is quite attractive. The Montclair, NJ location of Applegate Farm, one of the largest retail outlets for ice cream in New Jersey, was featured on an episode of THE SOPRANOS this year . . . so we naturally had to check it out for ourselves . . . we weren't disappointed! . . . in particular, I liked the caramel cow, which featured caramel ice cream with mini chocolate-covered caramel cups. For the closest store near you, please click: http://www.applegatefarm.com/locations.htm ***** MR. CURIOUS HERE ***** We're in the process of looking to get a large screen TV . . . anybody care to share any recommendations with respect to models? What about installers? (Isn't it amazing that you now have to pay somebody to do this work for you? But if you don't, we've heard you're likely to get stuck with a TV that doesn't work as well as it should.) B. The regular school year at Bucks County Community College came to a nice close with several events last week . . . at the Honors Convocation, I was pleased to see that Jo Ciavaglia (one of my two nominees) was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award for her fine work at the BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES. Then at graduation, it was good to see that all the retiring faculty members were granted the title of Professor Emeritus . . . in a previous issue, I mentioned eight of my colleagues who had announced their intent to leave full-time teaching at the end of this academic year . . . now add to the list the name of Tom Goldman, my longtime colleague in the Department of Business Studies . . . he will be missed. Diane Gibbons, district attorney for Bucks County (and a just-elected judge) gave an excellent Commencement Address . . . at just over seven minutes in length, it was not only pleasantly short, but it also hit the mark with its message . . . she urged those graduating to "don't limit yourself and don't let anybody else limit you" . . . also, to "leave wherever you are better than when you got there" . . and she concluded by saying, "You can do it!" She got a big laugh by citing herself as an example; she graduated the College and is now at a point in her career where she is her husband's boss! From there, faculty members went for an after-graduation party to one of our favorite watering places: Il Sol (215.968.5880) in Newtown, PA . . Joe Siano, the owner, put out a tasty spread for us as he always does, and we had a fun time. See below for a picture Sandy Barnhardt, a former College staffer and longtime friend/reader, with yours truly at the event:  C. I was quoted in a recent article in the COURIER TIMES about how
Citizens Bank is trying to booster the company's customer-friendly image: http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/102-04272007-1337437.html D. CORRECTIONS: * THANKS to Jean in Pennsylvania for pointing out that you may have to do some digging to see our friend Gail, recently featured at the following usa.newtowrk.com website: http://www.usanetwork.com/series/starterwife/sexyandsassy/mostviewed.php?p=3&b=2 As of this morning, she can be seen when you click on the above page . . . but if she "moves," be advised that she is the blonde with long hair, and you may have to first look for her at page 3. * To find out how secure your computer is, I mentioned a product in last week's issue called ShieldsUP! . . . here's a better way to find it: http://www.grc.com/default.htm ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to John Robinson--owner of Robinson Fiberglass Repair, Inc. (908.284.9492) in Flemington, NJ. He recently replaced the motor in our Lasco whirlpool and soaking tub . . . what should have been a relatively easy thing to do was made difficult by the fact that he didn't have great access because of the way the unit was originally installed . . . however, he refused to give up and kept coming back to our home until he did the job right. At all times, John Robinson was both polite and friendly . . . he has over 30 years of experience . . . I'd recommend him to anybody needing work on any of these products: Jacuzzi, Kohler, American Standard, Universal Rundle, and of course Lasco . . . in addition, he does expert bathtub refinishing. Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI To protect your valuables, consider hiding them in plain sight . . . so instead of putting them in dresser drawers or closets (obvious places), how about a hidden wall safe that looks like an electrical outlet? "Fake books can also be purchased that have an author and title on the binding, but a hidden compartment on the inside. Even real beer cans are now available for such purposes! Companies that offer these products, often for less than $20, include these two: http://safetyandsecuritycenter.com
FYI, part 2 * Arlene in Pennsylvania recently shared this information with me about a program she runs that helps others share their life stories: I did a presentation to 82 sixth graders (4 individual classes) on two separate days at Neshaminy Middle School a month ago that was a great success. The presentation addressed techniques and responsibilities before, during, and after the interview and highlighted the benefits of discovering what life was like when their grandparents were their age. Topics included asking for the interview, scheduling an appointment, preparation and materials, dealing with grandparents with disabilities, typing their stories, and sending a sincere thank-you letter expressing what conducting the interview meant to them. During our time together, I asked them questions and shared my fears back when I was their age. At the end of each presentation, I gave the students this question on lined paper and asked them to write their answer: If someone gave you one million dollars, but you had to give half of it away to the poor or to an organization that needed money to help people, who would you give it to? Why? The teacher had warned me that I would get only some who would willingly read. 80 out of 82 shared their stories in front of the class! Most were nervous and hesitant. Their answers (personal and revealing) and enthusiasm for the activity were so much more than their teacher and I expected. A week later, I received 70 heartfelt Thank You letters that made me weep. Many of the letters included a request that I come back and ask them more questions (I'm going to make that happen) and expressed how happy they were that they shared their story in front of the class even though they were scared. TO CONTACT ARLENE: If you'd be interested in her running a similar program for groups of any age, her phone number is 215.785.2104 and she can be reached at this email address: aditzler@aol.com. * Mike in New Jersey: Ever want to show your work in a gallery before? Now's your chance! Art All Night Trenton is a 24 hour long (literally) art festival in Trenton, NJ starting Saturday June 23rd at 3 p.m. and ending Sunday June 24th at 3 p.m. The centerpiece of this blowout event is art submitted by anyone from 4 year old refrigerator artists to seasoned professionals, from painters to audio visual artists. Other highlights include bands on two stages, art demonstrations, art films, kids activities, and interesting food. To submit your art or to volunteer for a 3-hr. shift, visit: http://ww.artworkstrenton.org
To see the TRENTON TIMES article about Art All Night, please click: http://www.nj.com/columns/times/kaemmerlen/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1178771379234990.xml&coll=5 * Bryan in Pennsylvania: If you remember, I attended the hypnosis sessions at Bucks last year and was unable to stop smoking a month or so later. You sent out a follow-up letter to my house which I remember reading the first few lines of and tossing aside when I saw it was pertaining to the hypnosis. I was too disappointed in myself for having picked up again. It was several weeks later before I got the itch to try to quit again, and I sent an email requesting a copy of THE EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING . . . . My experience was quite different from Patty’s [mentioned in last week's issue]. What I believe is the most important thing that one can pull away from the book, and what Mr. Carr truly emphasizes is not in fact the need to stay positive at all. Carr spends 85% of the book explaining nicotine addiction, and attacking smoking with a “Myth-Busters” attitude in order to help smokers realize the activity for what it is--stupid. As a smoker of seven years (which I realize is nothing compared to some), I had certain beliefs about how smoking relieved stress, was enjoyable, just a habit, and so many others. Carr advises his readers not to quit smoking until they have finished the book, so that as they read they can smoke and think about the message he is trying to relay. I had already quit for three days when I picked it up, and wasn't going to start again, but it was just as powerful for me. I do not believe he was a marketing genius at all. I believe that Mr. Carr was a man who smoked more than most people could ever imagine and found a way to stop when it seemed impossible. To him it was something so remarkable that he wanted to share it with the world. As much as it may be “all in how you package it” as Patty stated, it is also all in how you perceive and interpret it. As far as she is concerned, Carr was focused on staying positive. I got something COMPLETELY different out of the same book, and had a completely different reaction. In any case, today I celebrate 1 month smoke free. I bought four copies of the book to give to people I talk to who want to quit. I figure I'm saving the money by not smoking, so I might as well spend it on something worthwhile . . . like helping others. I'm not sure if you've ever suggested it before, but here's an EXCELLENT resource for anyone who wants to quit: http://www.quitnet.com
MY OFFER REMAINS: Thanks to Bryan for his insightful comments . . . as it turns out, I still have a few copies left of Carr's excellent book . . . if you'd like a FREE COPY--with my compliments--for yourself, a friend or loved one, please let me know . . . your best bet is to send an email to: bginbc@aol.com . . . put these words in the subject line: STOP SMOKING BOOK . . . then in body of the email, include your full name and address. * Harvey in Pennsylvania: Welcome to our FREE conference call on Thursday, May 24th at 8:30 p.m. EST. Theme: Learning How to Learn Phone: 319.256.0100 Access Code: 147081# It's important to dial in 10 minutes before 8:30. Calling after then will cause ringing sounds that would disrupt speakers during the call. Because of the number of participants, you are asked just to listen for the first 60 minutes. Please mute your end by hitting 6. You can demute during the 30 minute question answer session by hitting 6 again. If you have any questions call me at 215.752.5117 Looking for to you participation in our call! Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Silence When my friend's sixth grade class gets too noisy, she uses her stopwatch to time out a minute of silence. The kids are to sit quietly and not talk at all. One day, she raised her voice over them and said, "I want a minute of silence." One of her brighter students replied, "If you want a minute of complete silence, you should tell one of your jokes!" Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. AWAY FROM HER touched me somewhat when I saw it--but surprisingly is growing on me as I review it in my mind . . .it is the story of a couple, married for a long time, that must deal with the fact that the wife has Alzheimer's disease . . . when the wife goes into a nursing home for the first time and must go through a period of 30 days without seeing her husband, I felt for her--and appreciated the magnificent acting done by Julie Christie . . . I also felt for her husband (an equally fine Gordon Pinsent) who makes an act of self-sacrifice at the end. I only wish that the nursing home wasn't presented in quite the idyllic form that it was . . . lately, I've been in too many such facilities, and I've never seen one that came even close to what was shown in the film . . . rated PG-13. B. LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD #541 follows: Several months ago, I saw FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS--the Clint Eastwood war film about the battle of Iwo Jima told from the American perspective . . . it was well done, but overlong and for some reason, not overly compelling . . . he then shot LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, which described the same battle but through the eyes of the Japanese . . . I thought this was far better; in fact, it was one of my favorite movies of the past year . . . if you're not put off by the subtitles, and I hope you won't be, you'll find yourself surprisingly drawn into the lives of the brave soldiers who fought against America . . . the acting is superb . . . I particularly liked the work of Kent Watanabe (so fine in THE LAST SAMURAI) and Kazunari Ninomiya . . . rated R for violence, but mature teenagers would benefit from seeing because of how it would get them to think about the futility of war. C. I developed a lifelong interest in politics because of Allard Lowenstein, the one-time congressman in the district (Nassau County) where I lived as a teenager . . . he spoke at one of a series of town meetings that he regularly conducted, and so I was pleasantly surprised when I read the following about these sessions in NEVER STOP RUNNING--William H. Chafe's excellent biography: To a large degree, Lowenstein used the same approach of welcoming debate and reaching out to the opposition back in his home district. Almost as soon as he was elected, Lowenstein scheduled a five-day series of town meetings in different communities to learn what his constituents were most worried about. Shortly thereafter, he announced his plan to hold congressional forums every two weeks in various communities within the district, each one designed to inform people about critical issues, while stimulating dialogue. "[Al] understood the role of the political person as teacher," one political adviser noted. Costing between $1,300 and $1,500 each, the forums brought up to 1000 constituents to daylong seminars and debates on issues as diverse as Jewish-black relations (featuring Shirley Chisholm), antiballistic missiles, jet noise, the environment, funding education programs, and law enforcement problems. Moreover, he consciously sought to spotlight Republican viewpoints, bringing in such prominent conservatives as William Buckley, Congressman Sylvio Conte, and assorted Nixon administration officials. "It's important at this time in our history for people to have opportunities to express and hear different points of view about things that bother them," he said. I remember being particularly impressed by the fact that he could do this with even the most controversial issues of the time; e.g., abortion . . . not only did he get people with divergent viewpoints together in the same room to talk; he also got them to listen. Lowenstein was perhaps best known as being one of the architects behind the "dump LBJ movement," which led to President Lyndon B. Johnson not running for a second term . . . as Chafe notes: No matter what political observers or historians think about Allard Lowenstein's style and effectiveness, his success in putting together a mainstream Democratic effort to defeat a sitting president was one of the most remarkable political achievements of contemporary American history. With unerring singleness of purpose, Lowenstein identified his objective, created a brilliant strategy, and mobilized an elite battalion of supporters to achieve his goal. I always felt bad that Lowenstein led such a difficult life . . . after his one successful foray into elected politics, he kept running and losing in other races for office . . . he also had many jobs, including a stint as an ambassador to the United Nations, that rarely lasted more than few years. In addition, he had to deal with unresolved homosexual tendencies and his religious alimentation . . . only when he was murdered in 1980 by an unbalanced follower did many seem to come forward to recognize his many contributions to society. At a hero's ceremony where he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Ted Kenney had this to say about him: There are black people in Mississippi who can vote because he was there in the civil rights movement. . . . There are American sons living out normal lives who did not die in Vietnam because he was there in New Hampshire in 1968. . . . There are political prisoners in the Soviet Union whose cause was heard . . . because he was there in the United Nations . . . For me he was more than a friend, though his friendship was rare. He was more than a counselor, though his counsel was wise. For me and for so many others, he was our brother….It is the last and the least we can give to Al . . . [to] pledge that we shall . . . strive as he so tirelessly did to do better. Our brother left us his love. He goes with ours. D. I haven't played golf for many years, yet I remain a fan of the game . . . as such, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to THE GAME OF A LIFETIME by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrank. The book's subtitle says it all: MORE LESSONS AND TEACHINGS . . . though published in 1996, shortly after Penick's death, it is still surprisingly relevant . . . any fan of the sport will appreciate the many tidbits of useful life from one of America's best-loved teachers of the game. I especially liked hearing about how he helped develop the careers of two of his most famous pupils, Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite . . . however, equally noteworthy was his account of seeing somebody with an unorthodox grip or swing who posted great scores--and tell that person not to let anybody fiddle with his game. Jack Whitaker's narration was excellent . . . I also liked hearing from Tinsley Penick, his son, at the end of the program. THE GAME FOR A LIFETIME is a "must" for any golfer, yet I'd recommend it to non-golfers as well if just for them to discover what their spouses and friends find so exciting. Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE begins its third season with the New York auditions . . . Thursday at 8 p.m. on FOX. B. GOOD MORNING AMERICA offers a series of FREE summer concerts through the end of August in New York's Bryant Park, adjacent to Times Square . . . they run from 7-9 a.m. on Fridays with a segment typically on the show sometime after 8:30 a.m. . . . upcoming shows include Fergie, May 25: Daughtry, June 1; and Robin Thicke, June 8 . . . for the complete summer schedule please click: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/SummerConcert/story?id=3147852
C. Faye Dunaway, French Stewart, Eric Roberts, and Vincent Spano star in PANDEMIC, a three-hour thriller about a killer virus threatening the entire population of L.A. . . . Saturday at 8 p.m. on HALLMARK. And whatever became of Spano? After a most impressive performance in 1983's BABY IT'S YOU, he never did too much afterwards. D. BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE premieres on HBO on Sunday at 9 p.m. . . . about the displacement and mistreatment of Native Americans in the late 19th century, it is a drama that TV GUIDE calls "a vividly painful reminder of a shameful period we can't allow ourselves to forget." Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Buffalo Theory BACKGROUND: In one classic episode of CHEERS, Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm. Methinks that I've never heard anything explained quite so clearly as the following: "Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . a herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. "In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster more efficient machine. And that. Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers." Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. You can convert just about anything (other than your religion) at: http://www.OnlineConversion.com As you might expect, it does all the boring metric-to-English stuff . . . but also you can find what an American size 8 shoe is in Europe . . . or what's the date 87 days from now . . . or even how to convert any keyboard character to ASCII decimal, hex or binary . . . lots more, too! B. Politicians are increasingly using video to show a lighter side to themselves . . . here are three examples that are worth viewing: * Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator and potential presidential candidate (best known to many as an actor), chomps on a cigar while criticizing Michael Moore for a recent Cuba trip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=JYH0i3UnWAY
* Hillary Clinton proves she can't sing as she asks viewers to help her pick a campaign song: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3FV7XU-TLMU * Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico is told by an unimpressed interviewer that he may be a bit over-qualified: http://youtube.com/watch?v=st01RB6mLcs
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: http://www.blainesworld.net You can always go there to check past issues of BLAINESWORLD, the newsletter; e.g., in case you--perish the thought--accidentally deleted them . . . you can also view some that may have been published before you became a subscriber. Just go to Newsletter, on the left, then Past Issues . . . for example, in browsing issue #447, I came across this oldie but still goody: Bad news The doctor goes to the patient and says, "You only have six months to live." The patient replies, "That's awful!" The doctor adds, "And what's worse, you owe $5,000." "I don't have five thousand dollars," says the patient. So the doctor says, "OK, I'll give you a year." Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip To find out about the schemes that spammers and others try to pull on you (via your computer), please click: http://www.SpamPrimer.com
If you're really "into" the subject, you might also want to visit: * For information on detecting spyware on your computer: http://www.bonzersites.com/spyware_detection.html * For still additional information: http://www.bonzersites.com/broadband_security_faq.html
* And to search for other articles if you have questions: http://ask-leo.com/internet_safety_how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe
Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Mom's dictionary, part 1 of 3 ADULTS: Group of people Mom longs to communicate with after several hours of talking in small words about topics like "who touched who first." AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-year-old to eat strained beets. ALIEN: What Mom would suspect had invaded her house if she spotted a child-sized creature cleaning up after itself. APPLE: Nutritious lunch time dessert which children will trade for cupcakes. BABY: 1. Dad, when he gets a cold. 2. Mom's youngest child, even if he's 42. BATHROOM: A room used by the entire family, believed by all except Mom to be self-cleaning. BECAUSE: Mom's reason for having kids do things which can't be explained logically. BED AND BREAKFAST: Two things the kids will never make for themselves. CARPET: Expensive floor covering used to catch spills and clean mud off shoes. CAR POOL: Complicated system of transportation where Mom always winds up going the furthest with the biggest bunch of kids who have had the most sugar. CHINA: Legendary nation reportedly populated by children who love leftover vegetables. COOK: 1. Act of preparing food for consumption. 2. Mom's other name. COUCH POTATO: What Mom finds under the sofa cushions after the kids eat dinner. DATE: Infrequent outings with Dad where Mom can enjoy worrying about the kids in a different setting. DRINKING GLASS: Any carton or bottle left open in the fridge. DUST: Insidious interloping particles of evil that turn a home into a battle zone. DUST RAGS: See "DAD'S UNDERWEAR." EAR: A place where kids store dirt. EAT: What kids do between meals, but not at them. EMPTY NEST: See "WISHFUL THINKING." ENERGY: Element of vitality kids always have an oversupply of until asked to do something. "EXCUSE ME": One of Mom's favorite phrases, reportedly used in past times by children. EYE: The highly susceptible optic nerve which, according to Mom, can be "put out" by anything from a suction-arrow to a carelessly handled butter knife. FABLE: A story told by a teenager arriving home after curfew. FOOD: The response Mom usually gives in answer to the question "What's for dinner tonight?" See "SARCASM." FROZEN: 1. A type of food. 2. How hell will be when Mom lets her daughter date an older guy with a motorcycle. GARBAGE: A collection of refuse items, the taking out of which Mom assigns to a different family member each week, then winds up doing herself. GENIUSES: Amazingly, all of Mom's kids. GUM: Adhesive for the hair. HAMPER: A wicker container with a lid, usually surrounded by, but not containing, dirty clothing. HANDI-WIPES: Pants, shirtsleeves, drapes, etc. (to be continued next week) Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like What is now proved was once only imagined.--William Blake (1757-1827), English poet Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day \ Your life holds unlimited potential and wonderful dreams You have the ability to attain whatever you seek. Within you is every potential you can imagine. Always aim higher than you believe you can reach. So often, you'll discover that when your talents are set free by your imagination, you can achieve any goal. If people offer their help or wisdom as you go through life, accept it gracefully. You can learn much from those who have gone before you. But never be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head off in your own direction, if your heart tells you that it's the right way for you. Always believe that you will ultimately succeed at whatever you do, and never forget the value of persistence, discipline and determination. You are meant to be whatever you dream of being. Author unknown (if you know who wrote this and/or the source, please let me know.) Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. Cynthia in New Jersey (see also Section 1A) * Move your Body classes at night on 24 and 31 from 7-8:15 p.m. Cost: Just $5 per person. Location: Capitol Health Systems 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd. Hamilton, New Jersey For more information: http://www.capitolhealth.org
609.394.4512 * In addition, other Move Your Body classes meet every first and third Saturday of the month at 1:30 p.m., so the next one is on Saturday, June 2. No charge, but love donations to the Princeton Center are always appreciated. Location: Princeton Center for Yoga and Health Montgomery Professional Center 50 Vreeland Drive Suite 506--off Route 206 Skillman, New Jersey For more information: http://ww.princetonyoga.com
609.924.7294 B. Janis in New York: DISCOVER A PROFOUND CONNECTION YOUR SOUL, BODY, AND SELF. HEAL YOURSELF AND DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE. Join us Saturday June 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Cynthia Greenfield’s home at 15 McElroy Lane, Belle Meade, NJ $125 if paid by June 1 or $150 afterwards or at door. Limited class size, so sign up early. Your spirit lake and spirit twin connect you to your soul and spirit and physical life in profound ways for deep healing and understanding of your timeless self and everyday experiences. You will appreciate the direct connections and learning’s that unfold. Everyone who is open and ready can accomplish this. In addition, Cynthia will lead you through dance and energy movements to bring the healing all the way into your body. Become empowered with these new tools and practices that will change your life forever for the better. To reserve your place send a check for $125 to: Janet StraightArrow, P O Box 1476, Woodstock, NY 12498. For more information or MC/Visa information, please call Janet at 845.678.7175 or click: http://www.oasisforthesoul.com Top _________________________________________________________ PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers back from Iraq and that peace resumes in Israel . . . also, make it a great week! ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION If you or somebody you know wants to subscribe to BLAINESWORLD, have them drop me an e-mail to that effect . . . new readers are always welcome . . . my address is: bginbc@aol.com In the unlikely event you wish to unsubscribe, notify me at the same email address.
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