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elcome to lobal xpress
August 29th Edition

Published by the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends for the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends about the members of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends. We are everyday people doing extraordinary things on an International Scale on the web! We have different life experiences, different cultures, different ideas and some of us even speak different languages but by learning to see what we have in common, we can more easily overlook any differences. "We are family" and we care and love to share!

days until Reunion 2008 in
INTRIGUING SOUTH AMERICA !

BigSisPat's Journal
Friday, August 29, 2008

It seems like only yesterday I arrived on Vancouver Island for the first time. But it is a year today that Sharon picked me up at the airport in Victoria.

And boy what a year it has been! After three short months here, and the addition of Max, I returned to Ontario. Then before I could barely blink, Max and I were back on a plane and meeting Sharon, once again at the Victoria airport.

It has now been close to five months since my return, and a lot has happened. I just finished my third move, yes you heard right, 3 moves in 5 months. However I do not see any more moves in the immediate future.

As well, I recently took over as manager of the Twin Gables (the motel where I live). And it has been very hectic. Learning a new job is always daunting, but I have stepped up to the plate, and according to my bosses, I’m doing a great job. In only the second month on the job I have rented 7 units! That includes cleaning them, to be ready to show, making appointments for potential tenants, and interviewing them. Now the place is full, I should be able to find a little more free time.

But I did it all with a smile on my face and I’m very proud of myself.

Through it all I have been trying to organize my new place, take time to do the newsletter, as well as time for my arts & crafts! No wonder I get up at 5 am everyday!

But I am enjoying every moment. Things are going so much better now. I feel like I have a little breathing room.

I know many of you wonder where I am. I am still here. I read the posts on the Google board, and do appreciate all the emails I get.

Hopefully things will be smoother for Sharon soon, and she will return to doing the newsletter.

Anyway, love to you all, till next time. If you are interested in seeing where I live, check out his link: Twin Gables

BigSisPat from Beautiul Crofton, BC, Canada

PS, the September Trivia Pages are now ready for your viewing pleasure

Are you interested in reading about Canada? The most comprehensive and authoritative source on all things Canadian can be found on The Canadian Encyclopedia site.
Sharon from Paradise Island, aka Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Special Celebrations

To find out who has a Special Celebration in August visit the Birthday Calendar or the August Trivia Pages

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND/OR ANNIVERSARY TO EVERYONE CELEBRATING!!

We look forward to hearing all about your special day.

If you are not listed in the calendar please be sure to email, if you find broken links, or incorrect info BigSisPatBC Canada. For celebration notifications email Jami from Maryland.


Jan's Ramblings

Love from Aussie Jan

This is a set of ribbon embroidered placemats I made and sent to Romina as part of her birthday gift.

Daphne

Be sure to check out all the wonderful craft ideas in the WWWCOF Craft Site and let us get this group active and crafting. Any ideas, please send them to Aussie Jan.

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Tips & Recommendations

HOW TO FORWARD E-MAIL APPROPRIATELY!

A friend who is a computer expert received the following directly from a system administrator for a corporate system. It is an excellent message that ABSOLUTELY applies to ALL of us who send e-mails.

Please read the short letter below, even if you're sure you already follow proper procedures.

Please share it with your email buddies!

Do you really know how to forward e-mails? Most of us DO NOT know how.

Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail? Do you hate it?

Every time you forward an e-mail, there is information left over from the people who got the message before you -- namely their e-mail addresses & names. As the messages get forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds, and all it takes is for some poor sap to get a virus, and his or her computer can send that virus to every email address that has come across his computer. Or, someone can take all of those addresses and sell them or send junk mail to them in the hopes that you will go to the site and he will make five cents for each hit. That's right, all of that inconvenience over a nickel!

How do you stop it? Well, there are several easy steps:

  • (1) When you forward an e-mail, DELETE all of the other addresses that appear in the body of the message (at the top). That's right, DELETE them. Highlight them and delete them, backspace them, cut them, whatever you know how to. It only takes a second. You MUST click the 'Forward' button first and then you will have full editing capabilities against the body and headers of the message. If you don't hit the forward button first you won't have full editing functions . I particularly dislike having to scroll through 200 Email addresses before I get to the email.
  • (2) Whenever you send an e-mail to more than one person, do NOT use the "To:" or "Cc:" fields for adding e-mail addresses.. Always use the BCC: (blind carbon copy) field for listing the e-mail addresses. This is the way the people you send to will only see their own e-mail address.
    If you don't see your "BCC:" option click on where it says To: and your address list will appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC: and that's it, it's that easy. When you send to BCC: your message will automatically say 'Undisclosed Recipients' in the 'TO:' field of the people who receive it.
    That way you aren't sharing all those addresses with every Tom, Dick or Harry.
  • (3) Remove any 'FW:' in the subject line. You can re-name the subject if you wish or even fix spelling.
    This one is very important - please read and heed!
  • (4) ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual e-mail you are reading. Ever get those e-mails that you have to open 10 pages to read the one page with the information on it? By Forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view, you stop them from having to open many e-mails just to see what you sent. These are the ones that often end up having picked up a virus from somebody. This is really important!
  • (5) Have you ever gotten an email that is a petition? It states a position and asks you to add your name and address and to forward it to 10 or 15 people or your entire address book. The email can be forwarded on and on and can collect thousands of names and email addresses.
    A FACT: The completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses contained therein. If you want to support the petition, send it as your own personal letter to the intended recipient. Your position may carry more weight as a personal letter than a laundry list of names and email address on a petition. (Actually, if you think about it, who's supposed to send the petition in to whatever cause it supports? And don't believe the one s that say that the email is being traced, it just ain't so!)
  • (6) One of the main ones I hate is the ones that say that something like, 'Send this email to 10 people and you'll see something great run across your screen.' Or, sometimes they'll just tease you by saying something really cute will happen.
    IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!!!!! (Trust me, I'm still seeing some of the same ones that I waited on 10 years ago!) I don't let the bad luck ones scare me either, they get trashed. (Could this be why I haven't won the lottery??)
  • (7) Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some of the other ones floating around nowadays, check them out before you forward them. Most of them are junk mail that's been circling the net for Years!
    Just about everything you receive in an email that is in question can be checked out at Snopes. Just go to http://www.snopes. com/ It's really easy to find out if it's real or not. If it's not, please don't pass it on. So please, in the future, let's stop the junk mail and the viruses.

Finally, here's an idea!!! Let's send this to everyone we know (but strip my address off first, please).

This is something that SHOULD be forwarded.

Connie from Alberta, Canada


Inspirational

A birth certificate shows that we were born; a death certificate shows that we died; pictures show that we lived! Have a seat... Relax. And read this slowly.

I believe - That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe - That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe - That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe - That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe - That either you control your attitude or it controls you. I believe - That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe - That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe - That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I believe - That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe - That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I believe - That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe - That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe - That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe - That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe - Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe - That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe - That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe - That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

I believe - That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did. The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.

CHARLA from Florida, USA

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Connie from Alberta, Canada


We don't have to be perfect today.
We don't have to be better than someone else.
All we have to do is to be the very best we can.

Laughter the Best Medicine

THIS IS JUST THE CUTEST EVER!!!

This replaces the 'stork' story...

A little boy goes to his father and asks 'Daddy, how was I born?'

The father answers, 'Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo. Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mom and we met at a cyber-cafe. We sneaked into a secluded room, where your mother agreed to a download from my hard drive. As soon as I was ready to upload, we discovered that neither one of us had used a firewall, and since it was too late to hit the delete button, nine months later a little Pop-Up appeared that said:

~ Scroll down...
















"You got Male!"

CHARLA from Florida, USA

'The Pasta Diet'

The Pasta Diet and Your Health

ITALIAN PASTA DIET -- IT REALLY WORKS !!

  • 1.. You walk pasta da bakery.
  • 2... You walka pasta da candy store.
  • 3.. You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop.
  • 4.. You walka pasta da table and fridge. You will lose weight!

AND....

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.

  • 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
  • 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
  • 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
  • 4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
  • 5.. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
CONCLUSION

Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

The Senior T-Shirt!


We are Valuable!!

We are more valuable than any of the younger generations:
We have silver in our hair,
We have gold in our teeth.
We have stones in our kidneys.
We have lead in our feet.

And

We are loaded with natural gas!!!

Thought for the day ...
Handle every Stressful situation


like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away.


Is not available this week.

Health Matters

COMMON EXPRESSIONS

In a cleft stick

Meaning:In a position where advance and retreat are both impossible; in a fix.

Origin

When we cleave something we split it into two pieces and it is then said to be 'cleft' or 'cloven'. These archaic-sounding words aren't commonly used alone these days and only persist in phrases like 'cleft-palate', 'cloven-hoofed' and 'in a cleft stick'. Cleft sticks are those which are split at one end, i.e. forked sticks. These were used as simple tools for carrying small items such as bundles of paper or candles. Jonathan Swift makes a reference to such in his 'Directions to Servants' in Works, circa 1745:

"You may conveniently stick your candle in a bottle, or with a lump of butter against the wainscot, in a powder-horn, or in an old shoe, or in a cleft stick."

Swift's use, although hardly serious, is a literal one and doesn't suggest the figurative use, which is first recorded in the correspondence in William Cowper's Works, 1782:
"We are squeezed to death, between the two sides of that sort of alternative which is commonly called a cleft stick."

'In a cleft stick' originated in the UK and its use elsewhere is limited. How then did it come to mean 'in a difficult situation, unable to move'? As is so often the case, there is more than one theory. Theory One has it that cleft sticks were used to capture snakes, pinning them to the ground so that they were unable to move. Theory Two suggests that cleft pegs were used to punish over-talkative women, pinching their tongues so that they were unable to speak.

The first theory has the advantage of closely matching the meaning of the phrase - snakes certainly are sometimes caught and made immobile using split sticks. Also, the first citation of the use of a cleft stick to catch a snake predates references in other contexts. That comes in the Review of the Works of the Royal Society of London, 1751, in which Captain Silas Taylor described 'A Way to Kill Rattlesnakes':
Procure a cleft Stick, and put into the Notch of it, a Quantity of the bruised Leaves of wild Pennyroyal; direct the End of the Stick towards the Serpent's Nose; as he avoids it, still pursue him with it; and in half an Hour's Time he will be killed by the mere Scent of the Herb.

It is unlikely that the English antiquary Taylor ever came within a stick's length of a rattlesnake and his rather roundabout method of dispatching them isn't quite the evidence we are looking for. On to Theory Two.

In 16th century England, any women who was considered to be a scold, i.e. a user of abusive or ribald language, especially against her husband, was in danger of being punished in a fearsome apparatus called a 'branks', also known as a 'scold's bridle' or gossip's bridle'. The device was an iron cage with a tongue that projected into the mouth of the victim and prevented speech.

A branks might look like a prop from a Ye Olde Englande B-feature, but they were widely used punishments throughout the Middle Ages. In 1890, when William Andrews published Old-time Punishments, Walton-on-Thames Parish Church had such a device on display. It was dated 1632 and inscribed with this little couplet:

Chester presents Walton with a bridle To curb women's tongues that talk too idle.

The early English settlers to the USA didn't bring these punishment devices with them and other methods for chastising unruly women were used there. The Records of the Town of East-Hampton, 1639-1680, transcribed and published in 1883, record the use of the alternative 'cleft stick' method in the case of a woman described as "very ignorant, selfish and imperious": http://wwwcof.bravepages.com/cleft-stick.jpg February 2, 1652. "It is ordered that Goody Edwards shal pay �3 or have her tongue in a cleft sticke for the Contempt of a warent."

In addition to their superficial plausibility, what the two theories given above have in common is an American source. The phrase isn't American though and doesn't appear in print there until many years after Cowper's 1782 citation. It is more likely that 'in a cleft stick' never did refer to a specific item but to the general condition of immobility when stuck between a cleft stick's jaws.


Chrissie
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Important Notice from Jami
Please Read

Good Morning Everyone:

A couple weeks back I asked for help from our members to make a square for a blanket I am making for my Soldier that I am corresponding with. I only got 2 repsonses last time. One from Sharon and one from Daphne.

Now I have Ruth joining in. Would you all please help me out. I want to represent our WWWCOF group in letting our soldiers know they have World support, love and appreciation. Even if i only use a throw size blanket, I need a lot more than 3 squares. Wont you please take some time out of your very busy lives to make one?

The size does not matter. Whatever you feel comfortable. The message on your square is to represent your Country or State and first name. Other than that whatever you want to put on it. Time is of the essance. If I want to get all squares and make it in time for Christmas. Please Help

Thanks....... Jami from Maryland, USA

Well Folks, you've heard it from the horses mouth! so anyone intersted in meeting or emailing back and forth with "Our Special Friend Lena please do so....... She does not know how to send anything to the google board and at this point doesnt want to learn how ( she's got a lot of things going on in her life) but she does read it! For those of you who are new and are unaware, she just lost her husband and is really needing all our support and friendship. Gets really lonely as we all know too well. So jot down this email addy Lena St. Pierre from Ontario, Canada

and get in touch with her. She is one super lady and is actually a lot of fun and loves to kid around.... She sends the most awesone urls. and I for one am very Proud to be a friend of hers..... So now folks its up to you to uphold our High standards and reach out to her as well........

Love to all,

Jami

[Editors Note:
I received the following two emails from Bea. The first is about baby quilts. The second in her pumpkin in her garden.]

Hi Pat,

Just a few short notes, I've been asked to donate baby quilts to military, for family over seas in germany who are having babies, I was very willing to help any veternas, even if it is only a quilt, I will meet with the lady tomorrow whom is sending them over seas, I'm very proud to do this ...

bea


my pumpkin in my garden


better pic of my pumpkin


this is how long the trail of pumpkin is

Bea from Catskills, NY


Argentina Report

REUNION 2008
Meet TANGO, the Reunion mascot souvenir: (based on a graphic presented by Emma, when it was announced the Reunion was to be in Argentina

Who are we going to add to this group for reunion 2008 ?

The inscription form to take part in this unforgettable event can be found here: Inscription Form Look forward to getting lots of them!!

Our planet awareness site, Planet Kryzys has many interesting stories of different aspects of a planet under Crisis. Among them some brand new ones from our new correspondent in Perth Australia, Robyn, who has sent in stories about Australian animals like the Koala and kangaroo, as well as a national Park and the adventures of moving a huge tree hundreds of years old. Do please take a moment to visit it, and maybe it will remind you that YOUR area has something interesting to offer the rest of the world.

We have started a NEW SECTION in the Planet Awareness site, all about Regional, State, Provincial or National Parks. So a challenge is set to tell us about the one/those in visiting distance from you.
Los Glaciares National Park, ARGENTINA

The Los Glaciares National Park is located in the Southwest of the Province of Santa Cruz, bordering with Chile. There are 47 glaciers in the Park. Some of them are the Upsala, Spegazzini, Mayo, Perito Moreno -all of them flowing into the Lago Argentino (Argentino Lake)-, Onelli, Ameghino and Fr�as. The Argentino, Roca and Viedma lakes are also within the Park. Tourists from all over the world come to this place attracted by the glaciers, the outdoor activities and the fauna.
The first settlers were the AoniKenk -actually known as "tehuelches". They used to hunt guanacos and pick roots, seeds and herbs for food. The first sailors to arrive in these lands were Fitz Roy and Darwin. They came on the "Beagle". From that moment on, Luis Piedrabuena, Gardiner, Feilberg and Francisco Moreno visited the area.
The climate is cold and winds reach a speed of 120 km/h (75 miles per hour) during the spring and the summer. Therefore, it is important to be extremely careful when going along the local routes, as they are made of rubble and the snow and the ice sometimes become a big problem. Within the park, lenga is the most common tree as it is also in southern Argentina, where it rains quite frequently.
More information

A new Nature Photo contest has started and as fitting with our Planet awareness site, it is of course nature based, and the theme this time is Nature's SKY. You have plenty of time to watch out for those sunsets, cloud formations, rainbows, storms, night skies etc etc
Photos sent in just have to be members' own or members 'family and friends. Look forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Here are the pictures we have received so far.
The Circle's Computer help site has had some new articles added recently sent in by Pat. Alphalist There are an incredible number of useful articles there to help you get the best from your computer or put things right that aren't working too well. Perhaps you also know of some trick we could all use, so send it in and get it added.

For example, Who knew??
Quick Internet tips

  • When you are are on a web site that you want to put into your "favorites", to be able to pull up later, just put your cursor anywhere on the page and hit CTRL D. This will automatically save the web address in your favorites.
  • Let's say you're looking for something on a long web page with Internet Explorer. You think it's there, but you're faced with seemingly insurmountable number of paragraphs, sentences, and words to hunt though. Just hit the Edit menu, Find (or CTRL+F for you shortcut lovers). You'll get a handy little "find" box that lets you type in a specific word. After you type in your search term, hit the Find Next button and Explorer will look for that word on the page. If it's successful, you'll be zapped right to it.
    The Ctrl+F thing works with AOL and Netscape too.

Recipe Corner

Members Favourites

All that will be left is a smile!

Our Recipe book has close on 2,000, not counting the many others in various links World Recipes There are several "cookbooks" in there, General, Regional/seasonal, Mexican, Oriental, and within those, recipes set out in many categories. If your recipe isn't in there I"ll be happy to add it for you. It has its very own search engine, so you can find things according to ingredient, origin, category etc.

This one is Greek:
(Greek Salad)
WWWCOF COOKBOOK
Chef Brenda

  • 4 tomatoes sliced in segments-(tomatoes should be firm)
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • Olive Oil
  • Feta cheese sliced
  • pepper and oregano seasoning
Mix the ingredients together and spread some Olive oil over them.
Sprinkle on the pepper and oregano.
And this one is from Sweden:
Coffee House Fruit Cake
WWWCOF COOKBOOK
Yield: 12 Servings
This is a large, juicy cake which is often served at coffee houses and bakeries in Sweden. You won't need any baking powder since it contains so many eggs. Recipe Introduction wwwcof msn Community-Sweden Source of Recipe
  • 15 Oz canned peaches or pears
  • 7 Oz margarine or butter
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 3/4 Cup flour
  • 2 Tsp ground cinnamon
Grease and flour a round or square cake pan, capacity about 8 cups, or a small roasting pan, 8 x 12". Heat the oven to 350F.
Drain the fruit well, then cut in thin slices or wedges. Stir fat and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the eggs, one by one, and blend well between each. Add flour.
Pour about 1/3 of the batter in the dish and spread out evenly. Divide the fruit on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Then pour on remaining batter. Put the dish on a rack in the lower part of the oven and bake for about 1 hour if you use a round dish, a little shorter if you use a roasting pan. Check for "readiness". Let the cake cool in the dish or pan. It keeps in a cool place, covered with plastic or aluminum foil, for 3 - 4 days. In the freezer it keeps for about 6 months.
This cake is lovely if you serve it as a dessert with half-melted ice cream or whipped cream.
Does anyone have a recipe of something produced from their corner of the globe?? We would love to add it to our unique cookbook!
The extensive kitchen help section has also grown! And there are tips and hints on just about everything from Alcohols in cooking to "Why didn"t I think of that" type tips: Cookery Tips Again if you have anything you would like added, or if you want info on anything that isn"t there, just let us know.
Key to Good Food
  • Green veggies are filled with vitamins, minerals and healthy phytochemicals.
  • Low-fat dairy products are a good source of protein and calcium, with less fat.
  • Whole grains lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
  • Yellow-orange veggies, like carrots, have betacarotene - good for the skin and eyes.
  • Cooked tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant.
  • Lean proteins (egg whites, fish, legumes, nuts and lean meats)have less saturated fat.
If you read this page write to me anyway, with your Comments and suggestions:
For now I'll leave you wishing you all a VERY HAPPY Week
Would love to hear from you all.

Daphne

Our Furry Friends/ Family Members

This isn't quite as gruesome as you're thinking right about now - sooooo ooooooooooo be brave and read on :o)

Merrie

*Dog Pack Attacks Louisiana Gator In Texas*

At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.

The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the 'apex predator', can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and 'survival of the pack mentality' bred into the canines.

See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing.

The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.

Not for the squeamish...

Merrie from Ontario, Canada

TO: GOD
FROM: THE DOG

Dear God: Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?

Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a Dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

Dear God: If a Dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad Dog?

Dear God: We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember to be a good Dog.

  • 1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up.
  • 2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.
  • 3. The Litter Box is not a cookie jar.
  • 4. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.
  • 5. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.
  • 6. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.
  • 7. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying 'hello'.
  • 8. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee table .
  • 9. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not after.
  • 10. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.
  • 11. I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch.
  • 12. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.
P.S. Dear God: When I get to Heaven may I have my testicles back?

'Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened'

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.

-Anonymous

Remember: Your pets are your most loyal family members, giving unconditional Love. So Don't forget to give them a big hug today.

I am looking for more stories about your PET... please submit to me so I may feature them in the newsletter Pet Column. email your stories to me, Jami from Maryland

And here is a request from BigSisPat:
I'd like to update out pet album so please send photos of your special member of the family to me.
BigSisPat


The best "GIFT" you can give Anyone is "PRAYER."
Have you ever thought about how many souls are lost because no one took the time to even pray for them? Our #1 Prayer for everyone should be for Salvation. That NO Soul is Lost! Adhere to the voice and feelings you hear and feel. It is the Holy Spirit talking to you. Share the way to Heaven with everyone you know. Pray for their Salvation not just their needs. Healing and getting through trials and tribulations is nothing without Jesus Christ in their hearts. This is only a short term life on earth, help others have eternity in Heaven!

Please keep all those touched by the tropical storms Fay in prayer for their needs and may it be turned around to the Glory of God.

(No update)

Maxine: Maxine and George's daughter Mary Jo, is having a very hard time. Please remember Mary Jo in your prayers.
John: (Charls's husband) My husband John has Bronchial Pneumonia and C.O.P.D. he was in ER Sunday and had IV's of antibiotics. He is on steroids and inhaler and more antibiotics. Please keep John in prayer for healing. Also for him to do what the doctor says! He is suppose to stay resting and NO smoking!

Bea: Bea is doing much better and she and JB will be traveling to visit her daughter and grandchildren she has not seen in a long time. Please keep them in prayer for traveling grace and continued healing.

Carol Foster wwwcof: (Niece Murdered) Nina Ruberto: Please keep this family in earnest prayer as they go through so many trials with the murder of Nina. May Go surround them with His Angels of Mercy.

Billie: Joan Please remember Billie's cousin Joan in prayer as she just lost her husband unexpectedly. May God surround them with His Angels of Faith and comfort as they go through this time of grief.

Miss Hazel: (Billie's Mother) I got a real bad scare when I got home. There was a van backed in the drive way. I parked in the from yard and hurried in the house. All I saw on the side of the van was medical.....I didn't know what could be going on. The nurse came the day before and the doctor said to put Mother on oxygen at night. I knew they were supposed to run and overnight test to see if she needed it, but the doctor decided for her to go ahead because her oxygen level was so low. I think we need some really strong prayers. With Mother sick, children and grandchildren, things are really in a turmoil right now.

Bobby Johnson: Please pray for Bobby Johnson in Hospital, with a mass in his right lung.This man is in his 70's and a very sweet man. He and his wife have only been married 2-3 years

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George: George's wife overdosed from Xanax 2 months ago and left behind a newborn baby girl. Please keep George in prayer as he is going through a very hard time and he is trying his best to get through this and be able to raise his daughter. George is in a recovery facility as he fell prey to this disease after losing his wife. Also keep George's Parents in prayer as they are beside him helping with this precious Angel.

Jonna Miller: Jonna is pregnant and we are asking for your prayers for a healthy baby and a clean and healthy Mommy. Please keep Jonna in your earnest prayers.

Kenny: A very dear high school friend of Jonna's has gotten caught up in this awful disease of drugs and is fighting very hard to overcome it. Please put him in your earnest prayers to allow God to guide him in his healing and recovery. Also Jonna asks that you remember all these suffering and sick addicts that are trying to recover and those that have not yet accepted they have a disease and are still using. Please pray for all the babies born to this awful disease of addiction. May God send His Angels of Mercy to surround them and to heal them once and for all.

(CANCER REQUESTS)

Pami Defraia (Breast Cancer) I just came from my oncologist today....I have 3 more Hot SPOTS on the bone scan. One on each rib...and one near the neck. I am lost for words. I'll have to begin my chemo soon. Hugs,
Pami

Please Pray for God to touch Pami with His power of healing and keep her form pain.

Lonnie England: Lonnie will be having her surgery for (stage 1) Breast Cancer on her second breast, September 3rd, 2008. She is doing very well from the first surgery on the first breast. Please continue to pray for Lonnie to be healed and cancer free.

Bonnie Beard: Bonnie was just diagnosed with (stage 4) Cancer and advised she has at the most 3 yrs. Please keep Bonnie in prayer for God's miracles as we all know HE can do anything!

Reg. Bowls: Will be starting treatment for his Cancer every Thurs. for next 7 weeks. His wife Joyce is also very sick but forgetting about her health until Reg. is finished with his chemo. There daughter Leslie is driving them to London Ont. Canada for the treatment. Please keep this family in prayer for healing and God's mercy.

Laura McCarty: Laura has been diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. Laura is in her 30's and the Mommy of three small children. Two boys and a newborn baby girl. FROM LAURA: We didn't get the news we wanted today. Apparently the Cancer started in the lungs and has spread to a couple other areas. We are going to get a second opinion w/ a Dr at IU Med.-- waiting to hear appointment time with him. The oncologist here wanted me to at least seek this other Dr. out - more cutting edge. Mike and I continue to feel peaceful - not to say we're not scared or crying our eyes out - we just know that God is in control. Please pray for wisdom, strength, and rest for us. We plan on telling the boys Friday night - please pray for that. Thank you so much for everyone who has pitched in to help us here at home or at the office - we have been so blessed with such good friends. Also thank all of you for your prayers . Love you, Laura Please keep Laura and her family in your earnest prayers God is able to heal all.

Tabby Lewis: Tabby is having Cervical Cancer surgery at the end of August. Please keep Tabby in Prayer for a safe and healing surgery.

Jack : Jack found out recently he has Cancer and will be having surgery soon. He has two sons he is raising. Please keep Jack in prayer for strength, Salvation and strength.

Irene: Irene has Chronic Lymphocyte Leukemia (CLL) She was diagnosed in 2002 and is in (stage 1). She has to have a knee replacement soon. Please keep Irene in prayer for healing of her knee and for God to send a cure for CLL.

Jan: Please continue to pray for Jan, Reanna's Father in law. He has Colon Cancer. Please pray for God's healing touch.

Cindy Hogan: (32 yrs old) Cervical Cancer

Kathleen: Please keep Kathleen and her husband Jodie in prayer for SALVATION as Kathleen battles Cancer through out her body.

Muire: UPDATE (28 year old Mommy with Brain Cancer) Muire's reports are all coming back GOOD! PRAISE GOD!! Please keep Muire in constant prayer as well as her daughter and husband.

(PAIN REQUESTS)

Helen Bradley: Is very sick please keep Helen in prayer for God's touch. Helen has Pulmonary Fibrosis. The doctors say they have done all they can do. Those that are praying for me must be Thanked Very Much because I am starting to gain my strength back but my breathing is still bad. I have learned to not move to fast and just take extra time to do everything that needs doing.

Arlene: Please continue to pray for Arlene as she is in much pain daily. She is still in a wheelchair and at this time her faith is becoming very weak. Pain is a very debilitating tool that satan Loves to use. Arlene also asks we pray for her sister in law, Lorraine, as her husband passed away last year. Lorraine is not doing well she is still in deep mourning over her husband Richard. May God reach down and touch this family with His comforting and strength of His Almighty Hand.

Jami: Jami has been told she has an incurable problem with her spine which is causing pain in other parts of her body. Please pray for Jami to have relief from Pain and a cure to be found. Jami Sister Chris is still on crutches and unable to go back to work until she is able to be off them. Please pray for Jami, her family and her friends family as they go through these trials.

Wanda: Please keep Wanda in prayer for relief from her Fibromyalgia pain.

Marie Linder: Please keep Mom in prayer for relief from her Fibromyalgia pain.

Susan: (Haley's Nana) Please continue to keep Susan in prayer for God to make a way for healing her Parkinson's.

(GUIDANCE REQUESTS)

Emma: Please keep Emma's son in prayer for guidance.

Nicholas: Jami's friend Sue's grandson Nicholas, needs prayer for safety and guidance. Nicholas' family does not know where he is.

Linda: (Bonnie is Linda's sister and has terminal cancer). Please keep Linda in prayer for strength, guidance and faith. Linda lost a sister years ago through an awful robbery where she was working. Please lift Linda up for God's will to be done in her life, as well as her families.

Scott: Please keep Scott in prayer for God's protection and guidance. God has blessed Scott with a good job and as of now he is doing well.

Daphne: Please continue to keep Daphne and the wwwcof reunion in your prayers. May this be a good turn out and many meet for the first time. May God provide that many shall go.

(MILITARY REQUESTS)

Please keep "ALL MILITARY EVERYWHERE" and their families in prayer for safety and, an End to this War.

Erick Landry: Iraq combat engineer.

Nick Bradley: Iraq

Robin Smith: (Christine Mills requests) In Iraq

Robert Fleming (Peachy & Garnett's Grandson.) In Africa

Jamie Landon: ( Charlie & Marie's Granddaughter) Home from Iraq Still in service.

UNSPOKEN Prayer Requests. You don't have to do anything but give your name and through prayer God will do the rest. Please send any you may have to me and we will certainly pray for you:

Jami also asks for UNSPOKEN prayer for her niece Heather and Jami's sister Sue. God knows their needs.

Edith Matovu: Please keep Edith in prayer as God knows her needs as well as the needs of her country, Uganda.

Dawn Samuelson: UNSPOKEN PLEASE

Julie Murray: UNSPOKEN PLEASE

Joyce, Steve, Carl, Derek, Alan, Katie, Kirk, Kevin, Anthony, Charla, Karen, Tim, Jonna, Andrew, Joel, Frank, Bobby, Ava, George, John

Do You Know Someone Who Doesn't Know JESUS? "How about introducing them?"

We have many prayer requests that go beyond our circle. Although, as we pray and we add these, our "Circle of Prayer" becomes larger.

Please send any Prayer Requests Updates or PRAISES to:

AT:

Daischar

OR:

Charsworld

Have a wonderful Week!!

"GOD BLESS"

Closing Thoughts

I hope you have enjoyed this week's edition of Global Express which I would like to close with this.

You are better off to have a friend than to be all alone . . . . If you fall, your friend can help you up. But if you fall without having a friend nearby, you are really in trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (CEV)


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