IT'S NOT GOING TO BE 100

Well the good news is it look it's not going to make it to 100 today or tomorrow but the bad news is that it is that the weathermen are calling for it to be 99 the next three days before it cools off to 97 on Tuesday. The real cool down begins on Wednesday when the temp drops back into the low 90's and it looks like that way at least threw next Saturday. Adding to the hot temperatures around here in CH is that we are getting some smoke in the air from that large forest fire just west of the Outer Banks on North Carolina, according to the US Forest Service that fire is the 2nd biggest fire currently burring in the US. Kasey Kahne capture the pole for this weeks Nascar race at Pocono edging out Jimmie Johnson for the top spot. In the NCAA baseball playoffs yesterday it was a tough day for the three ACC schools (Miami, Florida State, NC State) they all lost and now have will have to two win there next two games or there seasons will come to end. UNC opens there series up with Coastal Carolina today. My PAIN index is up some this morning just because it's to hot. MICKEY

That's the secret to life... replace one worry with another....
Charles M. Schulz

HEALTHY EATING TIP
The egg yolk contains most of the fat and cholesterol in the egg. Use egg substitutes or only eat the egg white.

WINNING ATTITUDE WISDOM
Learn to distance yourself from negative thinking people - their presence will affect your performance.

DID YOU KNOW
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A positive difference
You can make a positive difference right now. It may be small, it may not seem to matter, but it does matter very much.

Even if the only thing you improve is your attitude, you've done a great deal. For once you have a positive outlook and a positive momentum, you'll find even more ways to make your world a better place.

No matter what your history or your situation may be, you can make a positive difference. Start with something in your own life, and you'll soon see how you can spread the value to others.

It's easy to become mired in the constant pronouncements and predictions of doom and gloom. But the fact is, you can point your life in whatever direction you choose.

A small positive act is enough to get you started. Keep going, and there's no limit to the richness you can create.

This moment will quickly pass whether you make use of it or not. Use it to make a positive difference, and see for yourself how many great possibilities suddenly appear.
-- Ralph Marston