RIDDLE

Bobby got the riddle right on Friday. Where is everyone else.

ANSWERS


Brain Bruisers

What word can be written
forward, backward or upside
down and can still be read
from left to right?

Noon

Riddle

What has ears but can't hear a thing?

ear of corn

Why don't matches play baseball?

they strike out

Brain bruiser

I slash but I'm not a knife
I dash yet have no legs
I can pound but I have no hammer
and can star but have no stage.

Riddle

Why are babies like old cars?

What animal is the best at fencing?

fun day with jacob!!

WELL I AM OFF TO MY NEW JOB, APPOMATTOX LEAGUE GAME TONIGHT

Well I will be off to my new job in about an hour. I don't have to be there until 8am this morning however after today I will probably be coming a bit earlier than that though. It looks like I will be putting some serious miles on my truck now, each day it looks like I am going to put about 45 miles a day round trip. My truck isn't going to know how to act getting that much mileage on it. Well our Appomattox League baseball schedule is winding down and tonight we are playing at Matoaca again, this time though we are playing the best team in the league, Matoaca's #1 team. They have not lot a game all year which will be a tough task for our team. We will finish up the regular season tomorrow night with one game with CH's other team, the playoffs began next week. MICKEY

You do not get enough sleep. According to one study of more than 900 women, the number one indicator of unhappiness (aside from work stress) was a lack of sleep. While there are many factors that contribute to how many hours of sleep we get and how much of that is quality sleep, it has been shown that people who are sleep-deprived are more sensitive to the stress hormone cortisol. If you've been both sleep-deprived and well-rested, it probably isn't a big surprise that consistent, good sleep beefs up your physiological (and surely, emotional) ability to cope with stress.

Your stress level feels out of control. Research has noted the problem of increasing stress levels for people and particularly for women. One analysis of men and women showed that men may be happier because they give less time and energy to "unpleasant tasks" than women (there are those bills and to-dos again). Stress, some scientists say, can motivate us in the short term but wear down our happiness considerably over the long haul.

Why
The way to know how is to know why. The way to find enough motivation, inspiration, commitment and strength is to know why.

Why do you seek what you seek? Why do you desire to reach the goals you have set?

There is a purpose within you that will push you to overcome every obstacle. When you truly feel that your efforts are connected to that purpose, those efforts will surely bring the desired results.

It's easy to imitate the dreams and aspirations of those around you, and to think you want what they want. But remember that you have your very own, unique dreams, and those are the dreams to follow.

Instead of frustration, you can experience joy. Instead of disappointment, you can know fulfillment.

It all comes from truly knowing why. Allow yourself to understand why, and whatever you can imagine will be yours to create.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com

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MARTIN WINS AGAIN

Mark Martin won his 4th race of the season last night holding off Jeff Gordon for the win. The 50 year old Martin pretty much dominated the race all night. Dale Jr. was running good at times last night but every time he came in the pits he lost 5 or positions and Kyle Busch had one of those nights that he would like to forget the way he was running before he finally blew up in the final laps of the race. Tony Stewart still leads the point standings by 175 points over Jeff Gordon. We will finish up our Appomattox League baseball regular season on Tuesday night when we play the other CH team once which is a makeup game from earlier in the year, we also play at Matoaca tomorrow night against the only undefeated team in the league. Also my back is a little sore this morning, I seemed to have pulled something while stretching yesterday afternoon. MICKEY

You watch too much TV. Research by the University of Chicago indicates that happier people watch 30% less television, regardless of age, marital status, income, or level of indication. Happier people spend, on average, six fewer hours in front of the TV and instead share that time with friends, volunteering, or in activities.

You do not have good relationships with other people. Studies consistently show that people who have a strong circle of friends are more likely to report that they are happy. Married people report more often that they are happier than single people. Unhappiness could impact how issues are handled within relationships and could also prevent people from initiating friendships or staying connected to other people.

The top five U.S. states with the highest obesity rates:
1. Mississippi
2. Alabama
3. West Virginia
4. Louisiana
5. Kentucky

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MY WEEK ENDS WORST THAN IS STARTED

Just when I thought it couldn't get any worst at work than it already was it got worst yesterday. After my boss telling me earlier in the week that he was trying to sell the place and he couldn't afford to pay my health insurance because of tough economic times yesterday he told me that yesterday would be our last day of business. So after working at the same place for about the last 20 years we have gone out of business. I do have another job lined up at another food distributor but it is in Richmond, I don't know exactly what I will be doing for them yet, I have to be there at 8am on Monday. I hope I like it there. Last night in Appomattox League baseball action we split with Hopewell, we won the 1st game 4-2 and lost the 2nd game 6-2. We simply didn't play very well at all. Well after not having in any donuts from Wal-Mart for the last two weeks I was all set to have some this morning but when I went there this morning the only thing they had were donuts left over from yesterday so I didn't get any of them. Needless to say that I wasn't very happy about it, I did buy some Hostess donuts and I have to say they were pretty good. Don't forget this weeks Nascar race is tonight in Chicago. I sure hope next week better than this past week. MICKEY

Friends hold both the power to excel your life, or destroy it. - Adam Murphy

You are a wise man today if you have learned from yesterday's blunders.

A recent study found that weight bearing exercise is the key to building strong bones. That means activities in which the body works against gravity like walking, jogging, lifting weights climbing stairs or playing tennis.

What it also means is that, while non-weight bearing exercises, like cycling or swimming, are good for you, they don't always help your bones.

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RIDDLE

Bobby got the riddle yesterday. Way to go Bobby.



Brain bruiser

I am on three
legs when I sleep
and one when I work.
Who am I?

Wheelbarrow

Riddle

What happens when a frog breaks down?

they croak

Why don't fish watch television?

they don't want to get hooked

Questions


Brain Bruisers

What word can be written
forward, backward or upside
down and can still be read
from left to right?

Riddle

What has ears but can't hear a thing?

Why don't matches play baseball?

VICKERS ON THE POLE AGAIN, WE WILL BE AT HOPEWELL TONIGHT

Brian Vickers will start from the pole again on this weeks Nascar race at the Chicagoland Speedway, Vickers edged out his teammate Scott Speed for the top spot for Saturday nights race. Our Appomattox League team will be back in action tonight at Hopewell, this will be our 5th and 6th games of the week, we have three games next week before the playoffs start the following week. I thought that this week would drag along coming off a week of vacation, however it has really flown by which is a good thing. My right foot is starting to feel a bit better from where I stepped on a rock the other day, it's not 100% but it is feeling better. MICKEY

Follow Your Doctor's Advice
If you're determined to exercise, ask your doctor for a list of activities you can do to stay active without injuring yourself further. He or she may be able to recommend a physical therapist to help you determine what exercises you can do to both heal your injury and strengthen the rest of your body.

The top five wettest places in the United States:
1. Mt Washington, NH
2. Quillayute, WA
3. Astoria, OR
4. Mobile, AL
5. Pensacola, FL

TODAY IS
Don't Step on a Bee Day
Clerihew Day, which is The birthday of Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875-1956), inventor of the clerihew, has been designated "Clerihew Day" by the man's many followers. The clerihew, a wholly frivolous poetic form, is a four-line verse adhering to the rhyme scheme AABB. The first line consists of a personal name, while those that follow traditionally are, or purport to be, biographical in nature. Little, if any, attention is paid to meter.

Yes you can
Can you clear your mind of the distracting thoughts and focus completely on the task at hand? Yes, you can when you choose to do so.

Do you have the discipline required to keep yourself steadily moving toward the goals you've set. Of course, you always have just as much discipline as you wish to exercise.

Can you muster the commitment, persistence and strength necessary to see your endeavors through to completion? When your work resonates with your most authentic purpose, yes you can.

Are you ready to do what it takes to make your dreams a reality? For when you are truly ready, you most certainly can.

At any age, in any condition, whatever the circumstance, you can. You can bring to life the highest vision and purpose that is within you.

Yes, you know that you can. And this is the day to begin.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com

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RIDDLE

Louise got one of the riddles right yesterday. Way to go Louise.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruisers

I live above a star but don't burn,
I have 11 friends that do not turn.
My initials are RS
now it's your turn to guess

The number 7 on your phone

Riddle

What is never any use unless it is in a tight place?

cork

What kind of clothing lasts the longest?

underwear because you don't wear it out

Questions

Brain bruiser

I am on three
legs when I sleep
and one when I work.
Who am I?

Riddle

Whaat happens when a frog breaks down?

Why don't fish watch television?

a little batting practice jacob!!

pic 1 its pretty obvious what his problem is with hitting the ball. you have to keep your eye on the ball to hit it!!

pic2 now he's getting the hang of it. although the tongue out is optional

pic 3 AAAAAWWWWWWWW my api!!!!!!!!!!! i threw batting practice and i got a rock in my shoe walking on to the feild!!!!!

WE PICKED UP 2 WINS LAST NIGHT

Last night in Appomattox League action we picked up 2 wins over one of Matoca's two teams, we won the 1st game 4-0 and the second game 6-0. We will play the better Matoaca team on Monday night at Matoaca but we have to play at Hopewell on Friday night before that. We are going to have a couple of really nice days weather wise with temps in the low to mid 80's before rising into the 90's for the weekend. Not much else going on around here. MICKEY

Caffeine causes your brain to have a higher sense of alertness and an increased level of dopamine, improving your feeling of well-being and your mood. Consumed in liquid form, caffeine reaches all tissues of the body within five minutes, while peak blood levels are reached in about 30 minutes. Normally, almost all ingested caffeine is metabolized.

If it Hurts, Don't Do it
This seems simple but, if you're anything like me, you tend to exercise even when your body is telling you to stop. Even if you're following an exercise plan recommended by your doctor, if you feel any pain in the joints or anywhere else, stop. You may be able to move on to a different exercise that doesn't hurt, or you may have to stop altogether. Either way, learning to listen to your body is key to staying injury- and pain-free.

I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes. Gene Fowler

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RIDDLE

I am using the same questions because no one answered any of the questions.



QUESTIONS

Brain Bruisers

I live above a star but don't burn,
I have 11 friends that do not turn.
My initials are RS
now it's your turn to guess

Riddle

What is never any use unless it is in a tight place?


What kind of clothing lasts the longest?

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AL & DONNA

Well today is Al and Donna's 3rd wedding anniversary, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AL & DONNA. It seems like yesterday that I had to put that tuxedo on for the wedding. Our Appomattox League baseball team will be back in action tonight at Matoaca and Hopewell on Friday. The Appomattox League regular season will end next week. Well mom and dad made it back from the OBX yesterday so the only people down there at this time are Glenn and Pam. It looks like the price of gas is heading back in the right direction and that is lower after topping around the $2.70 gallon, the price for a barrel of oil has dropped $62 after topping out at $71 last week. If I was still doing my PAIN index it would be higher this morning because I stepped on a rock going to get the mail on Monday, my right heel is very sore. MICKEY

Play music if you enjoy it. Music can make cooking more enjoyable and relaxing.

Staying Active
Whether your injury is minor (muscle strain) or major (torn ligament), you're not doomed to weeks of riding the couch and watching television. The decision to continue exercising is up to you and your doctor and only requires a little planning and a lot of common sense.

When it comes to exercise- and sports-related injuries, your first step is always to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Exercising with chronic pain is a recipe for disaster and may turn a temporary problem into a permanent one. Once you visit your doctor, talk to him or her about how to work around your injury. Below are some ideas to put to your doctor so you won't lose all the strength gains you've worked so hard for.

About the future
If you're gloomy about the future, that's how the future will end up being. Choose instead to take another view and make another future.

The future has not happened yet. So it will be whatever you decide to make it.

There always have been, and there always will be, many challenges in life. Yet within those challenges are even more positive possibilities.

Among those possibilities are the most wonderful, beautiful, amazing and personally meaningful treasures you can imagine. Expect the very best, and then get busy making it happen.

Experience right now the unmatched joy that comes from moving your world positively forward. Be the enthusiastic creator of the brightest future you can imagine.

The future is being born right now in your thoughts and actions. Choose to make it the best it can possibly be.
-- Ralph Marston
http://greatday.com

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RIDDLE

Yeah!! I'm getting riddle answers from friends and relatives of bloggers. Yesterday Corinne(Lee's girl friend) got the riddle.


ANSWERS


Brain Bruisers

What can be driven
but has no wheels
and can be sliced
and still remain whole

golf ball

Riddle

What holds water but is full of holes?

sponge

What season do skydivers love the best?

Fall
QUESTIONS

Brain Bruisers

I live above a star but don't burn,
I have 11 friends that do not turn.
My initials are RS
now it's your turn to guess

Riddle

What is never any use unless it is in a tight place?

What kind of clothing lasts the longest?

NOT A GOOD DAY AT WORK YESTERDAY

I have to say that yesterday was not a good day at work. First off my boss said he is trying to sell the business and then he tells me because of tough economic times that he can not afford to pay my health insurance anymore which causes a big problem for me. So now it looks like that I am going to have find another job that does and that won't be easy in these times where there is not a whole lot hiring going on. Our Appomattox League team split a doubleheader with Thomas Dale last night losing the 1st game 4-2 and winning the 2nd game 9-5, we will be back in action at Matoaca tomorrow night. I did cut the grass before last nights game and water the yard some as well however the yard needs some more rain soon, it looks like has been very dry here in CH. I hope my day is better than yesterday. MICKEY

How it Works: Caffeine causes your brain to have a higher sense of alertness and an increased level of dopamine, improving your feeling of well-being and your mood. Consumed in liquid form, caffeine reaches all tissues of the body within five minutes, while peak blood levels are reached in about 30 minutes. Normally, almost all ingested caffeine is metabolized.

History and Popularity: Caffeine can be found in 60 different plants and many anthropologists believe its use may date back to the Stone Age. Coffee, specifically, appeared in Africa in 6th century A.D. and was later introduced to Arabia and the rest of the east. While the Chinese drank tea at least as far back as 2700 BC. In 1573 coffee was introduced to the Europeans and tea was introduced later in 1657. Caffeine was first isolated from coffee, however, in 1820 and from tea in 1827. Today, it's the most popular drug in the world with 90% of Americans consuming it in some form. Specifically, Americans consume 450,000,000 cups of coffee a day.

Common sense is not so common. - Voltaire

Calcium. Calcium is the most abundant, essential mineral in the human body. It is essential for bone and teeth formation as well as for blood clotting and muscle contraction. Your body does not make calcium thus making dietary intake from sources such as dairy foods, sardines, salmon and leafy vegetables very important.

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Riddle

Way to go Hailee for getting the last riddle.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruiser


How can a person born in MA
and whose parents were born in
Massachusetts not be U.S.
citizen?

born before 1776

Food Trivia


Four fingers
Two three letter words
These fingers connected
Three layers inside

Kit Kat

Riddle


Why is a cookbook so exciting.

Because it has so many stirring events

What kind of stone can be placed in the ground and get fruit?

peach stone or cherry stone


QUESTIONS

Brain Bruisers

What can be driven
but has no wheels
and can be sliced
and still remain whole

Riddle

What holds water but is full of holes?



What season do skydivers love the best?

HEADING BACK TO WORK TODAY, APPOMATTOX LEAGUE ACTION TONIGHT

Well I am heading back to work today after 10 days at the beach, I am sure that I will be a little tired tonight for sure. It is cool 65 degrees here in CH this morning and its still drizzling a little but it is suppose to clear off later go up into the upper 80's. Well I am going to have a busy week baseball wise starting tonight when we play Thomas Dale in Appomattox League action at home then travel to Matoaca on Wednesday and the travel to Hopewell on Friday, entering tonights game our record is 5-2. Well everybody has now left the beach with the exception of mom & dad and Keith, Maureen and Andrew. I think everybody will be home by Wednesday, Glenn and Pam have rented the house next door this week, it looks like they have had over 2 inches of rain on the OBX since midnight. MICKEY

You'll start to appreciate your body. It doesn't take much time to see improvements in strength and endurance when you start exercising. As you feel that strength grow, you may get excited about your workouts, wondering how much you'll lift next time or how fast you'll walk or run.

Tomatoes: Perhaps the only vegetable best eaten processed. Tomatoes are a major source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant also thought to protect against sunburn.

The top five most populated cities in the United States:
1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Chicago
4. Houston
5. Philadelphia

Annual check up. Regular annual check-ups are a key to good health. Doctors can inform you about preventive measures and detect life-threatening diseases or conditions. The earlier you and your doctor know about diseases like breast, prostate or colon cancer, the better your chances are for recovery. In addition, doctors can outline an eating and exercise regime that is most beneficial to you.

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jet skiing on our last of vacation!!

i heard from a reliable source that not everyone listened to the instructions. although it looks like everyone is paying attention! also as you can tell bye the pictures some riders were more into photo ops and showing off than getting down to business like a couple of the other riders. there was a large peanut gallery in attendance. in the next to the last picture i'm trying to stay out in front of the girls with julianne at the stick because she's a wild driver!!! next time i'll let andrew ride with her and i'll bet you that andrew will get much wetter than he did with me because i'm sure at some point he wil be off the ski and in the water!

I WILL BE HEADING HOME LATER THIS MORNING

Well after being on the Outer Banks for about the last 10 days my vacation is just about over. I will heading back to Colonial Heights no later than 11am this morning. I sure hope that the traffic isn't going to be as bad as it was yesterday coming into the OBX, there was like a 10 mile backup coming in. Scott and the rest of his family have made it back home to the friendly confines of Knoxville, Georgia. I am sure that they are going to be a bit tired today from that long ride back to Georgia. Also last night Amanda's Mom & Dad made a surprise visit to the OBX and we went and played Put Put before they went to the fireworks and headed back to CH. I didn't go to the fireworks down here on beach last night, I chose to watch the fireworks at the race in Daytona. Tony Stewart won last nights race at Daytona on the final lap when Kyle Busch tried to block him setting off hug crash coming to the start finish line. Stewart said he did what he had to do to win, Busch refuse to comment to the media about the accident. I thinks Stewart may have won over some more fans last night for what he did to Kyle Busch, Dale Jr. had another tough night finishing 39th after getting caught up in an early accident. I have posted the links below to all the photos that AL took this week here at the beach. MICKEY

BEACH PHOTOS
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/family_photos/summer-beach-photos-2/
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/family_photos/summer-beach-photos-1/
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/family_photos/summer-beach-photos-2009/

Watch What You Drink
It's nice to have a refreshing, cold drink when it's hot out, but high-calorie beverages like regular soda, juices, alcohol, and sweetened iced tea add empty calories and won't fill you up. Instead, drink water with lemon or lime, or try seltzer or unsweetened iced tea.

Eat Fresh Fruit for Dessert
Instead of high-calorie, high-fat desserts, enjoy seasonal, fresh fruits. Watermelon is a great choice because it's low in calories (only 46 calories per cup), and it fills you up because it's 92 percent water.

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Well I hope everybody has a safe an Happy Independence Day, I will be spending my last day at the beach before heading back to the Heights. I will probably be gone by Noon tomorrow on my way home. Scott and his family will be heading back to Georgia sometime today. Yesterday I didn't make it down to the beach, I just wasn't feeling to good yesterday I was a bit tired. Dad said it was the most people that he has ever seen on the beach, well I got a feeling that record will be broken today. Last night we all went to The Tale of the Whale Restaurant in Nags Head and I have to say that it was very good. I got a slab of ribs that were as good as any that I have ever had and they really weren't to messy either which is a good thing. I know one thing if I stay much longer here on the OBX that I am going to have to go on a diet, it seems that I am eating everything in sight. I might have to run a couple of extra miles today or go on another bicycle ride. Qualifying for tonights race at Daytona was rained out so Tony Stewart will be starting on the pole. MICKEY

Precious freedom
Freedom is what makes the very best possibilities possible. It is truly a treasure that nothing else can replace.

Freedom does not guarantee any specific result, and that is in fact its beauty. Instead, freedom gives you the priceless opportunity to create your own results.

Freedom taps into the awesome power of each unique individual. Freedom is the fertile ground from which magnificent achievements spring forth with unceasing vigor.

The demands of freedom are great. To live with freedom requires effort and discipline, commitment and sacrifice.

Yet the rewards of freedom are even greater. For in freedom you truly become the best you can be.

Resolve today, and every day, to make the most of the precious freedom that is yours.
-- Ralph Marston
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great job scott

scott has only been at the beach for a week and look what he's done. all this time i thought he was asleep and he had been going to kitty hawk sports at night to build this!!

WHERE HAS THE WEEK GONE?

It's hard to believe that is already Friday, where in the world has the week gone? It seems like I just got here yesterday. It was another good day to be at the beach yesterday with the water temp being around 76 and the air temp in the upper 80's, the sand will still very hot though. We all went to the Black Pelican for supper last night, thats right all 14 of us, the food was very good as usual at the Black Pelican. I am not going for a bike ride this morning because it is effecting my running, my legs just feel like they are dead. I have added some more photos that AL took at the beach yesterday to the link that I provided yesterday, there are some very good photos that have been added. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series will be at Daytona this weekend. MICKEY

Enjoy the consequences
You cannot get something for nothing. And you cannot get nothing for something.

Every action has a certain and unavoidable consequence. Everything you do makes a difference in one way or another.

Whether that fact is a blessing or a curse is completely up to you. For just as surely as you choose your actions, you do indeed choose your consequences.

The value that you experience in life is precisely equal to the value that you put into life. You can make your journey a miserable burden, or you can make it a joyous celebration.

What you do with what you have makes all the difference in the world. And now is your opportunity to create a vast, sparkling treasure of experience and fulfillment.

This very day, you can stop struggling to avoid the consequences and start to thoroughly enjoy them. Give your authentic best to every moment, and delight in the magnificent consequences of your positive actions.
-- Ralph Marston
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RIDDLE

Still no guesses and I can't get the explorer to work for me to do the blog. On vacation so I don't want to play with it for long. Here is yesterday's questions again.

QUESTIONS
Brain Bruiser


How can a person born in MA
and whose parents were born in
Massachusetts not be U.S.
citizen?

Food Trivia


Four fingers
Two three letter words
These fingers connected
Three layers inside

Riddle


Why is a cookbook so exciting.

What kind of stone can be placed in the ground and get fruit?

BOBBY'S BURNT BURGERS, BASEBALL GAME

We had some the World famous Bobby's Burnt Burgers for supper last night along with some Lucky Dogs as well. I have posted a few photos that AL took he prepared the hot dogs and hamburgers. After dinner last night me, Scott, Dad, Keith, Maureen and Andrew went over and watched the Outer Banks Daredevils play the Petersburg Generals where the Daredevils came away with 6-3 win. Well I went for a bike ride by myself yesterday because no other parties showed up, I told everybody I was going at 7:30am and I waited until 8am before I left, hopefully they will be on time today. I have posted a link below to a 2nd album of photos that AL took, the other album had over 450 photos in it so I figured I would start a new one. It was a very hot day here yesterday with temps in the mid 90's and water temp around 76 which made for a good beach day, the only problem I was that the sand was blazing hot. I hope everybody has a nice day. MICKEY

VACATION PHOTOS
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/family_photos/summer-beach-photos-1/

Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
There's nothing worse than a pain in the neck, lore has it.

Frequently, neck pain can be managed by taking a pain reliever, performing stretching exercises, and applying hot and cold therapy. But it's still important to know what's behind your neck pain.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common triggers:
-Straining your neck muscles.
-Prolonged sitting.
-Having bad posture while engaged in activities such as reading, working or watching TV.
-Straining to view an improperly placed computer monitor.
-Sleeping in an unusual position.
-Injuring the neck muscles during exercise.
-Having health conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, a herniated disk, or, less frequently, meningitis.

Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
A kitchen fire can flare at a moment's notice -- as soon as you turn your back on your broiling or baking dinner.

The fireSafety.gov Web site offers these suggestions for preventing a cooking fire:
-Never leave your kitchen while food is cooking. Always keep a watchful eye.
-Don't cook while wearing loose clothing. Choose short or tight sleeves to keep them from an open flame.
-Don't allow young children around the stove or oven.
-Keep your kitchen and stove clean and free of build-up that can ignite.
-Keep flammable items such as towels, pot holders and curtains from an open flame or heat.
-Turn the handles of your pan to the inside to prevent accidentally knocking a handle and causing a spill.

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RIDDLE

No guesses on the blog. I will give them to you again. Having problems with the Internet Explorer. It won't let me copy and paste. I updated it yesterday and it was supposed to be improved.

QUESTIONS
Brain Bruiser


How can a person born in MA
and whose parents were born in
Massachusetts not be U.S.
citizen?

Food Trivia


Four fingers
Two three letter words
These fingers connected
Three layers inside

Riddle


Why is a cookbook so exciting.

What kind of stone can be placed in the ground and get fruit?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAUREEN

Well today is Maureen's birthday and she is coming to the beach for her birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAUREEN. I have to say its hard to believe its July already. I have to say I had another busy day here on the OBX yesterday, went for a bike ride and then a run, went down to the beach for a few hours and come home and ran a couple of miles on the treadmill just before supper. Last night we had grilled chicken for dinner and tonight we are having Bobby's Burnt Burgers and if someone is lucky they will get a lucky dog. We are going over to see the Outer Banks Daredevils play the Petersburg Generals tonight over at the First Flight High School baseball field. I have posted some more photos from yesterdays trip to the beach on the same link that was posted in yesterdays entry on the blog. Well I have to get ready for our 7:30am bike ride with Scott and who ever shows up, which I doubt nobody else will. I have posted a couple of photos from a few years back of Dad cooking some of his Bobby's Burnt Burgers. MICKEY

Get started
If you can't imagine how you'll get it done, just get started. The moment you begin, the objective becomes infinitely more achievable than it was before.

It's great to dream and plan and speculate. Yet there is no substitute for action.

Action seals your commitment to achieve. Action places you in a powerful, achievement-oriented perspective.

When you take the first step, you become clear about what the next step must be. When you take the next step, you have created a momentum that can continue pushing you all the way to the end.

Go beyond just thinking you can do it. Take action, and know for sure.

When there's something to be done, then there's something you can do. Get started and get the power of action working for you.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com

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