ROCKIES HEADING TO THE WORLD SERIES, ANOTHER WARM WEEK

The Colorado Rockies continued there hot streak last night beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 and by doing so swept the Diamondbacks right out of the playoffs. With the win the Rockies have won 21 of there last 22 games, I can't remember any team being on such a streak. In the AL the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 to take a 2-1 series lead, they will play game 4 tonight in Cleveland. The weather here in Colonial Heights has turned pretty mild again for the middle of October, the highs the rest of the week look like they are going to be in the low 80'sand there is even a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday, we sure could use the rain. I even checked the weather for Detroit where Keith is at and it the weather there is also going to be pretty mild for this time of year with highs in the upper 60's to low 70's and lows in the 50's. MICKEY

The trouble with facts is that there are so many of them.
Samuel McChord Crothers


DONATING BLOOD
Here is information on what to expect when you donate blood, courtesy of the American Red Cross:

• You'll have a mini-physical exam, where volunteers will check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature. They'll also ask questions about your lifestyle and health.
• The injection site on your arm will be sterilized, then a sterile needle will be inserted. Some minor stinging or discomfort is common when the needle enters the skin.
• It takes about 10 minutes to collect a pint of blood.
• You may need to lie still for a few minutes after the donation, and have a snack or a drink.
• If you donate to the Red Cross, you'll be given a form with follow-up instructions and a phone number to call in case you realize that your blood may not be safe to give to another person.
• A small number of donors may experience dizziness, fatigue or bruising at the injection site.

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