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Did you grow up in the sixties??
When you have a little time, are bored with this winter weather, and want to talk a trip back to when we were young, click on this link to watch a neat audio/video creation that will bring back the memories of our youth..
Take Me Back To The Sixties
Enjoy!
This website is a fantastic idea.
One, it is a service to help recycle electronics, keeping them out of the landfills (or piling up in your basement, drawers, etc.).
Two, it's free, even including the mailing label which they provide, free postage included.
Three, though it's best to do it oneself, they are very diligent to wipe all info from the electronics sent to them (computer hard drives, cell phone contacts, etc.).
Four, they recycle some of the refurbished electronics to schools, battered women's shelters, etc.
Five, they actually give some form of compensation to the the one sending in the electronic product for recycling.
On the downside, I found it impossible without actually going through the process of submitting an electronic I want to recycle through them to find out exactly what they give as compensation for ones using their service.
All in all, even without the plus of there being something in it for me, this is a much needed service. We all have computer parts, cell phones, etc. that are just sitting around as we move on to the next new system or gadget. I've seen electronic recycling locations before, but never with the free shipping nor with any compensation for the one donating the electronic equipment. Check it out!
Recycle Electronics via MyBoneYard.com
I just want to apologize to anyone who has stopped by my page recently. I usually don't linger there long, going right to messages or comments so I had no idea my music list had somehow been changed, definitely NOT to anything that would be my choice. *sigh*
For those of you who are new members, that was NOT "me". To all my long time friends here..I guess even your best friends won't tell ya...LOL.
The first song I heard as I opened my page just now was a rap, saying something like "I feel like dying.."..yeesh! Until I can get this fixed, I've deleted my music altogether!
The joys of the internet..I'm on my way to the site that provides my song list..grrrrrrr!
PS..Well, it's fixed now..went to my MySpace and the music was the way it's supposed to be, so I guess someone messed with my code here on Boomer.  Not sure how that could be done but not nice..hmmm...
Oh, boy...tonight I'm embarrassed to say Chicago is "my home town"...after voters in one city precinct were told to cast ballots with "invisible ink." 
Click below to watch a video on our local news channel on the incident (excuse their ad that may run before the actual news report video):
Utter Stupidity
Hey, not to promote any pet food brand, but I just saw something from Purina where everyone can have fun, send some love, AND help homeless pets:
"This month, love is in the air at petcentric! Between February 1 and Valentine’s Day, Purina will donate 50¢ for every DOGGIE- or KITTIE-MAIL sent, with all proceeds benefiting homeless dogs and cats across the country. So swing by the Petropolitan and create your own custom Valentine, complete with selectable accessories, backgrounds and pets…you can even upload your own dog or cat photo!"
I'm thinking at 50 cents a Valentine, that could add up...so if you're inclined..and care about homeless pets..click below and send away. You can share the love AND save the pets.
Create A Valentine
Sorry for yet another blog on the tail of the one I just posted, but I find this article interesting as well, though completely on another note.
I am in no way recommending any one candidate. I, myself, am still far from having a strong leaning toward any of those currently in the running. I did think that this article offered some interesting and possibly little known information on Barack Obama and his history, so I thought I'd share it with you.
Why Caroline Backed Obama
I just read a most interesting Newsweek article on new treatments for cancer (as well as other health issues). Much of what this article talks about may not be new to those who have this dreaded disease. Most do plenty of research trying to find something, anything that might save their lives. But this was new information to me and I'd never heard of Dr. Judah Folkman and his ground-breaking research that has been a lifesaver for many. I thought I'd share the article, written by a doctor, honoring Dr. Folkman just shortly after his death.
New Treatments for Cancer, Obesity
The comment below the article was also interesting. It talks about Dr. Dean Ornish, the author of the article.
Oh, my gosh..now THIS is scary...and they're talking about allowing pilots to be armed?? Imagine...*sigh*
BBC NEWS
Pilot 'breakdown' diverts flight
An Air Canada flight made an emergency landing in Ireland after a pilot apparently suffered a mental breakdown.
A passenger said the pilot was carried from the plane shouting and swearing, saying he wanted to talk "to God".
The flight from Toronto to Heathrow landed at Shannon airport after its crew declared a medical emergency. Passengers flew on to London later.
Air Canada has confirmed that a crew member was unwell, but did not confirm he was suffering mental problems.
"At no time were the safety of the passengers or crew in question," said an Air Canada spokesman.
"The flight was met by medical personnel and the individual is now in care."
Eight-hour delay
One of the passengers, Sean Finucane, said he saw the co-pilot being carried into the cabin in restraints.
"He was very, very distraught. He was yelling loudly at times," he told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
"He was swearing and asking for God and very distressed. He basically said he wanted to talk to God."
Passengers were put up in hotels while another crew was found. They eventually arrived in London eight hours late.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7217977.stm
Published: 2008/01/30 15:24:41 GMT
A man owned a small farm in Indiana .
The Indiana State Wage & Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to interview him.
"I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them," demanded the agent.
" Well," replied the farmer, "there's my farm hand who's been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board.
The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $150 per week plus free room and board.
Then there's the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night. He also sleeps
with my wife occasionally."
That's the guy I want to talk to --- the
half-wit," says the agent.
"That would be me," replied the farmer.
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