MUCH WARMER IN CH THIS MORNING

It is about 15 degrees warmer here Colonial Heights this morning than it was yesterday and it is a bit humid as well. It looks like it is going to be in the low 80's today before rising into mid to upper 80's the next few days before dropping back into the 70's for the weekend. I am not going to any college football games this weekend, I am going to see the Colonials play Friday night though. I have just about everybody's picks for this weekends games with the exception of a few bloggers Lee & Les but they have until tomorrow night to get them in. I watched a little NHL pre-season hockey last night and I thought post of video of a fight from a few nights ago just to get everybody ready for the NHL season which starts next week, in the video it's sounds like the announcers really like the fight. Have a nice day, MICKEY



Exercise
Yes, you read right. Exercise has been correlated with stronger levels of resilience. This may be due to the effects of endorphins on one's mood, or the physical health benefits to those who exercise, or both. Regardless, adding a regular exercise habit to your lifestyle can benefit you in more ways than one.

Develop An Internal Locus of Control
Resilient people believe that they’re in control of their lives, and it’s true: while we can’t control our circumstances, we can control how we respond to those circumstances, and that makes a big difference in our attitudes and in the course our lives take. Fortunately, you can develop an internal locus of control.

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Lute Olson Hall of Fame basketball coach 75
David Stern NBA commissioner 67
King Sunny Ade Musician 63
Paul Le Mat Actor 63
David Coverdale Rock singer (Deep Purple, Whitesnake) 58
Shari Belafonte Actress 55
Debby Boone Singer 53
June Forester Country singer (The Forester Sisters) 53
Nick Cave Singer 52
Andrea Bocelli Opera singer 51
Joan Jett Rock singer, musician 51
Scott Baio Actor ("Happy Days," "Joanie Loves Chachi") 48
Catherine Oxenberg Actress ("Dynasty") 48
Rob Stone Actor 47
Big Rube R&B singer (Society of Soul) 38
Mireille Enos Actress ("Big Love") 34
Ronaldo Soccer player 33
Swin Cash Basketball player 30
Tom Felton Actor ("Harry Potter" movies) 22

Riddle

Sorry but busy with MeMa today. She is still in hospital and also the men are at her house starting the new carpet.

Be back tomorrow

PACKERS FALL, REDSKINS HOLD ON

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday 31-24 yesterday in Green Bay, with loss the Packers are now 1 game behind Brett Favre and his Minnesota Vikings. The Packers will travel to St. Louis next weekend. The Redskins improved to 1-1 on the season with a 9-7 win over the Rams, what an offensive shootout. The Redskins will be at Detroit next weekend. Mark Martin won yesterdays race at New Hampshire holding off Juan Pablo Montoya for the win, Martin now leads Mark Martin by 35 points in the standings. It is almost cold outside here in Colonial Heights this morning, it is 51 degrees but he low temps should moderate as the week goes on. We could use a little rain here in CH though. Me Ma Ruth is still in the hospital at SRMC, they are going to do a procedure on here today, hopefully she will be able to come home soon. MICKEY

Maintain Your Sense of Humor
If you’re able to laugh at life’s frustrations, you can have increased immunity, if you will, to stress and adversity. Those with a sense of humor about life tend to experience life as less stressful, are able to bond with others during difficult times, and experience the numerous benefits of laughter. If you can take a step back from difficult situations long enough to maintain your sense of humor, you will be more resilient, too.

Exercise
Exercise releases dopamine and endorphins which calm and soothe. However, I have found that different kinds of exercise work differently for everyone. Some people do best with high energy cardio workouts. The extra endorphins and the fatigue which results is very calming for them. Others are only agitated more by high energy workouts and find it increases their anxiety. Calming workouts like yoga, tai chi or qi gong work better for them. Some people like to workout best in the air conditioning, while others don’t like to be around other people and/or prefer fresh air and sunshine. Experiment with them all and see which works best for you. Whatever you choose, it should be enjoyable and pleasant and should calm you in the long run.

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Larry Hagman Actor ("I Dream of Jeannie," "Dallas") 78
James Woolsey Former CIA director 68
Steve Beshear Governor of Kentucky 65
Fannie Flagg Author, comedian 65
Jerry Bruckheimer Producer ("CSI") 62
Don Felder Rock musician (The Eagles) 62
Stephen King Author 62
Bill Murray Actor 59
Philthy Animal Rock musician (Motorhead) 55
Ethan Coen Writer, producer 52
Dave Coulier Actor, comedian ("Full House") 50
David James Elliott Actor ("JAG") 49
Serena Scott-Thomas Actress 48
Nancy Travis Actress 48
Rob Morrow Actor ("Numb3rs," "Northern Exposure") 47
Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm")Actress 44
Mike Richter Hockey player 43
Faith Hill Country singer 42
Ricki Lake Actress, talk show host 41
Ronna Reeves Country singer 41
James Lesure Actor 38
Alfonso Ribeiro Actor 38
Luke Wilson Actor 38
Virginia Ruano Pascual Tennis player 36
Paulo Costanzo Actor 31
Brian Westbrook Football player 30
Nicole Richie TV personality ("The Simple Life") 28
Maggie Grace Actress ("Lost") 26
Joseph Mazzello Actor 26
Lorenzo Brino Actor ("7th Heaven") 11
Nikolas Brino Actor ("7th Heaven") 11

JULIANNE CONTINUES TO LEAD

JULIANNE IS BACK ON TOP BY HERSELF AFTER GOING 15-2 THIS WEEK HOWEVER KEITH AND ANDREW ARE JUST 1 GAME BACK. ANDREW HAD THE BEST WEEK GOING 16-1 WHILE SCOTTIE CONTINUED TO SOLIDIFY HIS SPOT ON THE BOTTOM GOING 9-8 BUT HE DID IMPROVE TO .500 ON THE YEAR. SCOTT HAS JOINED SCOTTIE IN THE REAR DROPPING FROM 10TH TO 13TH.

GB
1. JULIANNE 41-11--
2. KEITH 40-12 1
3. ANDREW 40-12 1

4. MURPH 39-13 2
5. LEE 38-14 3
6. JOHN 38-14 3
7. MICKEY 36-16 5
8. DAD 36-16 5
9. DERRELLE 36-16 5
10. LES 34-18 7

11. JOY 34-18 7

12. DUSTY 34-18 7

13. SCOTT 33-19 8

14. SCOTTIE 26-26 15

WEEK 4 GAMES

OLE MISS AT SOUTH CAROLINA

FLORIDA AT KENTUCKY

ARKANSAS AT ALABAMA

IOWA AT PENN STATE

CALIFORNIA AT OREGON

COLORADO AT BYU

MIAMI AT VIRGINIA TECH

NORTH CAROLINA AT GEORGIA TECH

TCU AT CLEMSON

TEXAS TECH AT HOUSTON

SOUTHERN MISS AT KANSAS

ARIZONA STATE AT GEORGIA

PITTSBURGH AT N.C. STATE

WAKE FOREST AT BOSTON COLLEGE

SOUTH FLORIDA AT FLORIDA STATE

CENTRAL FLORIDA AT EAST CAROLINA

INDIANA AT MICHIGAN

ARIZONA AT OREGON STATE

VIRGINIA AND EAST CAROLINA FALL

The Virginia offense decided to show up yesterday at Southern Miss but they must have left the defense in Charlottesville as the Cavs blew a 17 point lead and lost to Southern Miss 37-34. The Cavs have a much needed week off next week. Well I went down to Chapel Hill to see East Carolina fall to North Carolina 31-17, the Pirates scored first and looked like they were ready to play but that soon disappeared as the UNC offense seemed to confuse the Pirates defense the rest of the game. The Pirates return home next week to face Central Florida. The Green Bay Packers look to improve to 2-0 today when they play host to the Cincinnati Bengals and the Redskins look to pick up there 1st win of the season when Rams come to FedEx Field. In our college football contest just looking at the early numbers it looks like Julianne will remain in 1st place, I will post the new standings a little later along with next weeks games. Juan Pablo Montoya will start from the pole in the 1st race in the chase today at New Hampshire, Tony Stewart will join him on the front row. MICKEY

Cultivate Optimism
Being an optimist is more than looking on the bright side (though that helps). It’s a way of viewing the world where you maximize your strengths and accomplishments, and minimize your weaknesses and setbacks. Developing a more optimistic world view can help you become more resilient.

Sleep
Sleep is more important to your body’s ability to function properly than food or water.Your body repairs itself when you are sleeping deeply. Failing to get enough sleep impairs your body’s ability to function and, if severe enough can actually result in your system starting to break down. Your thinking and emotions are particularly susceptible to lack of sleep. Sleep is often a very big problem for trauma survivors, especially survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Many children are abused while they are sleeping. Making your world safe enough for you to be able to sleep is crucial.

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Kristen Johnston ("3rd Rock From the Sun")42
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Aldis Hodge Actor 23

HEADING TO CHAPEL HILL TODAY

Well I am going to be heading down to Chapel Hill, NC today to see the East Carolina Pirates face the North Carolina Tar Heels. We don't have a ticket to the game yet but hope to get on our coaches pass, the game is sold out and they said the tickets for the coaches are on a first come first serve basis. We will be leaving a 7am this morning an the game is at Noon. The Virginia football team will be at Southern Miss today, hopefully they will play better than they have the last two Saturdays. I don't have allot of time this morning so I have posted the high school football scores interest below, I have to go run on the treadmill before we go to UNC. Juan Pablo Montoya captured the pole for tomorrows Nascar race at New Hampshire. MICKEY

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES
PARK VIEW SOUTH HILL 26 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 6
DINWIDDIE 50 GREENVILLE 24
MANCHESTER 35 MATOACA 21
LEE-DAVIS 41 HOPEWELL 28
PRINCE GEORGE 49 THOMAS JEFFERSON 25
VARINA 20 THOMAS DALE 14 OT
MEADOWBROOK 27 HERMITAGE 14
MANCHESTER 41 CRAWFORD COUNTY 12

Riddle

Boy it's Friday already. Where do the days go.

I'm in a good mood because it's Friday so I'm giving Melanie credit for the brain bruiser question. I know it's not in the book but I really like hers best. 30 day supply of vitamins
is what Melanie said. Bobby got the riddles right. Once again all of the questions were answered yesterday. Enjoy the weekend.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruisers


What is represented by this Brain Bruisers?


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Multi-vitamins

Riddle

Why are rabbits so good at math?

they like to multiply

Who is the best actor in the Bible?

Samson because he brought the house down

Questions

Brain Bruiser

This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so plain you would think nothing is wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out.

Riddle

What can you feed and it will grow, but give it water and it will die?

What does a man act like a dog?

IT'S MY FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK

Well I have to say it's my favorite day of the week, it's Friday. The Colonial Heights Colonials look to pick up another victory tonight when the travel down to play at Park View South Hill, I will not be going to tonights game because it's just to far to go on a Friday night. Down in Georgia tonight the Crawford County Eagles will be at home against Manchester, I am predicting a Eagles win tonight. Race 1 of the Nascar Chase will take place this weekend at New Hampshire, it should be an interesting chase again this year but i have say I think Jimmie Johnson will be the favorite again, I think I am rooting for Mark and Juan Pablo Montoya. I didn't get off to a good start with my picks last night with Georgia Tech losing to Miami 33-17, hopefully I can get back on track with tonights Boise Stat and Fresno State game. Have a nice day. MICKEY

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME OF INTEREST
COLONIAL HEIGHTS AT PARK VIEW SOUTH HILL
THOMAS DALE AT VARINA
HERMITAGE AT MEADOWBROOK
DINWIDDIE AT GREENVILLE
MATOACA AT MANCHESTER
HOPEWELL AT LEE-DAVIS
THOMAS JEFFERSON AT PRINCE GEORGE
PETERSBURG AT BOOKER T WASHINGTON SATURDAY
MANTEO AT ATLANTIC SHORES SATURDAY

Coughing into your hand. Maybe it's just me, but everywhere I'm looking these days people are coughing into their hands--instead of the inside of their elbow. If you tend to do this, try to retrain yourself to cover your cough with your arm and not your hands--it's polite and it also helps protect others with weaker immune systems from catching any bug you've got.

Develop The Right Attitude
Resilient people tend to view life’s difficulties as challenges and respond accordingly with action, rather than with fear, self-pity, blame or a "victim mentality." While life can be very challenging, an important step in becoming more resilient is to develop positive self-talk and to remind yourself that you are strong and can grow stronger and more wise as you handle life’s challenges.

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Robert Blake Actor ("Baretta") 76
Jimmie Rodgers Singer 76
Fred Willard Actor 70
Frankie Avalon Singer 69
Kerry Livgren Rock musician (Kansas) 60
Anna Deavere Smith Actress 59
Rick Pitino College basketball coach 57
Ryne Sandberg Baseball Hall of Famer 50
Mark Romanek Director 50
Mark Olson Country musician (The Jayhawks) 48
James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos")Actor 48
Joanne Catherall Singer (Human League) 47
Holly Robinson Peete Actress 45
Ricky Bell R&B singer (Bell Biv Devoe; New Edition) 42
Aisha Tyler ("Ghost Whisperer") Actress 39
Jada Pinkett Smith Actress 38
James Marsden Actor 36
Emily Rutherfurd Actress 35
Travis Schuldt Actor ("Scrubs") 35
Jason Sudeikis Comedian, actor ("Saturday Night Live") 34
Sophina Brown Actress ("Numb3rs") 33
Alison Lohman Actress 30
Brandon Porter Actor ("Party of Five") 16
Taylor Porter Actor ("Party of Five") 16
C.J. Sanders Actor ("Ray") 13

pic

i took this pic in my back yard yesterday, thought i would share it with everyone. i still ain't no al goulder though.

Riddle

Bobby got one of the riddles right yesterday. Good job Bobby.

ANSWERS



Brain Bruiser


A sundial is said to be the timepiece with the fewest moving parts. What is the timepiece with the most moving parts?

An hourglass—filled with many grains of sand or other granular material.

Riddle


What is the fastest way to annoy a doctor?

take away his patients

What do prisoners use to call each other?

cell phones

Questions

Brain Bruisers


What is represented by this Brain Bruisers?

Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins VitaminsVitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins VitaminsVitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins VitaminsVitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins VitaminsVitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins Vitamins

Riddle

Why are rabbits so good at math?

Who is the best actor in the Bible?

A PRETTY GOOD BIRTHDAY

I have to say that I had a pretty good birthday yesterday despite having to work in the warehouse all day. I went up and watched the Colonial Heights JV football team in action last night against Park View, lets just say it wasn't very pretty, the CH varsity football team will be at Park View tomorrow night. Tonight in college football action Georgia tech will be at Miami which is the 1st game in the college football contest this weekend. It looks like I will be heading down to Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday to see East Carolina face North Carolina, I have never been to Chapel Hill before. My sinuses are really bothering this morning so it could be a long day. MICKEY

HEALTH TIP, DONT'S
Eating food samples at grocery stores. For the same reason you wouldn't lick a stranger's hand, it's best not to dive into the freebie bowl of chips at the supermarket. Ask yourself: "Would I open up a bag of chips and share it, communally, with 50 people on the street right now?" Probably not.

Caffeine overload: You probably reach for more coffee when you're tired, but experts say that too much caffeine can sometimes backfire, causing you to feel more fatigued. Maybe skip the triple-venti today.

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Charles Grassley U.S. senator, R-Iowa 76
David Huddleston Actor 79
LaMonte McLemore Singer (The Fifth Dimension) 70
David Souter Retired Supreme Court justice 70
Phil Jackson Basketball coach 64
Cassandra Peterson Actress ("Elvira, Mistress of the Dark") 58
Rita Rudner Comedian 56
Kevin Clash Puppeteer ("Seasame Street") 49
Baz Luhrmann Director ("Moulin Rouge") 47
BeBe Winans Gospel singer 47
Bryan Singer Director ("X-Men," "The Usual Suspects") 44
Kyle Chandler ("Friday Night Lights")
Malik Yoba Actor 42
Matthew Settle ("Gossip Girl," "Band of Brothers")
Mark Brunell Football player 39
Marcus Sanders R&B singer (Hi-Five) 36
Nona Gaye Actress, singer ("Matrix" films) 35
Constantine Maroulis Singer, actor ("American Idol," "The Bold and the Beautiful") 34
Stephen Cochran Country singer, songwriter 30
Dan Haren Baseball player 29
Desi Wasdin Country singer (3 of Hearts) 26

Riddle

Sorry about the riddle yesterday. I got involved in cleaning up my catalogs and then I went to the hospital to see Me Ma.


All of the questions were answered again on Monday. Bobby got the brain bruiser and Louise got the two riddles.

ANSWERS


Brain Bruisers


One day, two mothers and two daughters
went shopping for shoes.Their shopping spree was successful —each bought a pair of shoes, and all together,they had three pairs. How is this possible?

Only three people went shopping: a grandmother, a mother, and a daughter — but remember that the mother was the grandmother's daughter!

Riddle


What is the best way to catch a school of fish?

book worm

What tree is always unhappy?

blue spruce

Questions

Brain Bruiser

A sundial is said to be the timepiece with the fewest moving parts. What is the timepiece with the most moving parts?

Riddle

What is the fastest way to annoy a doctor?

What do prisoners use to call each other?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

Well today is your blog masters 43rd birthday and I feel every bit of 43. I am getting more aches and pains every day if you can believe that. Well anyway HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. Me Ma Ruth remains in the hospital and it looks like she will be in there for the next several days, she seemed to be in pretty good spirits last night. The weather will turn a bit cooler today today with a high around 80 and then the rest of the week it will be in the 70's, there is also a slight chance of showers as well. I have just about everybody's picks for this weeks football contest with the exception of Lee and Murph, as soon as they send them in I will sen out the mater sheet of who everybody picked. Well I hope a have a nice birthday. MICKEY

KEEP MOLD OUT OF YOUR HOME
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions to minimize mold growth in your home:

-Make sure indoor humidity levels are kept between 40 percent and 60 percent.
-During very humid weather, run the air conditioner, a dehumidifier or both.
-Ensure that your home is well-ventilated, including exhaust fans where needed.
-Before painting a room, add a mold-inhibiting agent to the paint.
-Scrub bathrooms regularly with cleaning products designed to kill mold.
-Avoid carpet in moist areas, such as in bathrooms and the basement.
-Promptly get rid of any carpets or upholstered items that have been soaked

Caffeine overload: You probably reach for more coffee when you're tired, but experts say that too much caffeine can sometimes backfire, causing you to feel more fatigued. Maybe skip the triple-venti today.

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Lauren Bacall Actress 85
B.B. King Blues musician 84
Peter Falk Actor ("Columbo") 82
Anne Francis Actress 79
George Chakiris Actor ("West Side Story") 77
Elgin Baylor Basketball Hall of Famer 75
Jim McBride Director 68
Linda Miller Actress 67
Betty Kelly R&B singer (Martha & the Vandellas) 65
Ron Blair Rock musician (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) 61
Susan Ruttan Actress ("L.A. Law") 61
Ed Begley Jr. Actor 60
David Bellamy Country singer (The Bellamy Brothers) 59
Phil Lee Country singer 58
Lenny Clarke Actor, comedian ("Rescue Me") 56
Kurt Fuller Actor 56
Earl Klugh Jazz guitarist 56
Christopher Rich Actor ("Reba") 56
Mark McEwen TV personality 55
Frank Reed Singer (The Chi-Lites) 55
Robin Yount Baseball Hall of Famer 54
David Copperfield Magician 53
Mickey Rourke Actor 53
Terry McBride Country singer, songwriter 51
Jennifer Tilly Actress 51
Richard Marx Singer 46
Molly Shannon Actress, comedian ("Saturday Night Live") 45
Mickey Goulder your blog master 43
Marc Anthony Singer 41
Amy Poehler ("Saturday Night Live")Comedian 38
Matt Stillwell Country singer 34
Alexis Bledel Actress ("Gilmore Girls") 28
Sabrina Bryan Actress 25
Madeline Zima Actress 24
Kyla Pratt Actress 23
Nick Jonas Rock singer, musician (The Jonas Brothers) 17

ME MA RUTH IN HOSPITAL

They had to put Me Ma Ruth in the hospital last night because here blood count was to low, she is on the 4th floor at Southside Regional. They are going to run some more tests on her today to try determine whats causing this problem. In case you missed it last night the Patriots & Chargers both won there games in the final minutes last night, I saw the end of the Patriots game but did see any of the Raiders game at all. My right shoulder is very sore this morning, after another long day of working the warehouse I must have lifted something the wrong way yesterday. Well I hope everybody has a good day at work. MICKEY

Late nights. Late mornings - sleep regenerates not only our bodies but our minds and our minds are a critical key to success. It is the birthplace of creativity, the temple of constructive thinking. When rested, our minds are refreshed. Clear your mind before going to bed, by “downloading your thoughts” (thank you Deepak Chopra), into a journal. Remember, just as your mind is capable of awesome creative thoughts, it is also quite capable of driving you mad. Learn to control your mind--your thoughts--by getting your well deserved rest.

Run or Walk. All you need is a pair of good running shoes and nothing else. If the idea of hardcore running daunts you, do brisk walking for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Positive start
Start each day the way you wish to live it. Take positive control of your thoughts, your actions, your feelings and your attitude before some random occurrence ends up imposing its perspective on you.

Be open to the surprises while also being decisive and focused about what you intend to do. Get a few nice accomplishments under your belt early on, and set an effective, empowering pace for the whole day.

Right away, find some new thing for which to be thankful. Your sincere gratitude will shine its light on the best of the day's possibilities.

When you feel a worry coming, move quickly to transform it into creative action. If it seems that you're beginning to be overwhelmed, focus intently on whatever is most important to you.

While the day is young, decide on some new way that you can make a meaningful difference for others. Then start taking the steps that will make it happen.

Give yourself some real power and effectiveness by beginning each day in a joyfully decisive and lovingly purposeful way. And life grows richer with each passing hour.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com

Jackie Cooper Actor 87
Forrest Compton Actor 84
Norm Crosby Comedian 82
Henry Darrow Actor 76
Gaylord Perry Baseball Hall of Famer 71
Merlin Olsen Football Hall of Famer, actor 69
Jessye Norman Opera singer 64
Hans-Gert Poettering Former president of the European Parliament 64
Ron Shelton Screenwriter, director 64
Oliver Stone Director 63
Tommy Lee Jones Actor 63
Mitch Dorge Rock musician (Crash Test Dummies) 49
Dan Marino Football Hall of Famer 48
Danny Nucci Actor 41
Kay Gee Rap DJ 40
Josh Charles ("Sports Night," "In Treatment")38
Dave Annable Actor 30
Amy Davidson Actress 30
Mike Dunleavy Basketball player 29
Heidi Montag TV personality ("The Hills") 23
Prince Harry Youngest son of Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana 25

Riddle

Yeah!!! All of my questions were answered Friday. Bobby got one riddle and the brain bruiser. Louise got the other riddle. It's been a while since all the questions were answered

ANSWERS

Brain bruiser


Wayne bets Tom twenty-five dollars
that he can predict the score of the
football game before it starts.
Tom agrees but loses the bet.
Why did Tom lose his bet?

The score was 0-0 before it starts

RIDDLE


What did one magnet say to the other?

Magnets said I'm stuck on you

How did the owl with laryngitis feel?

He couldn't give a hoot

Questions

Brain Bruisers

One day, two mothers and two daughters

went shopping for shoes.
Their shopping spree was successful —
each bought a pair of shoes, and all together,
they had three pairs. How is this possible?

Riddle

What is the best way to catch a school of fish?

What tree is always unhappy?

PACKERS WIN, REDKINS LOSE

The Green Bay Packers started the season off last night with a 21-15 come from behind win to beat the Chicago Bears, the Packers scored the winning touchdown with 1:11 left in the game on a 50 yard TD. The Redskins on the other hand didn't get off to a good start falling to the New York Giants 23-17, the Skins just simply made to many mistakes to win the game thats for sure. We it's Monday again, it seems like the weekend just flew by again and it's already time to head back to work, I still think the weekends should last 3 days. MICKEY

Listening to people - we all learned about Christopher Columbus in high school History class; people laughed at him, after all the world was flat. Had Chris listened to “people,” life as we know it, would probably be quite different. Seeking advice is acceptable, even necessary, but let this advice be useful guidance. Don’t let sour grapes ruin your festivities.

Work It With An Exercise Ball. Those big, giant bouncy balls you sometimes see on TV and in infomercials look kind of goofy, but actually provide many physical benefits to a regular exercise routine. You can amp up the intensity of a standard exercise routine, sch as a push-up or a bicep curl, with an exercise ball that will force your body muscles to work harder to stay in balance in addition to executing the movement.

The top five fastest growing occupations:
1. Home health aides
2. Network and data communications analysts
3. Medical assistants
4. Physician assistants
5. Computer software engineers, applications

Zoe Caldwell Actress 76
Walter Koenig Actor 73
Larry Brown Hall of Fame basketball coach 69
Joey Heatherton Singer, dancer 65
Jon "Bowzer" Bauman Rock singer (Sha Na Na) 62
Sam Neill Actor 62
Ed King Rock musician (Strawberry Alarm Clock, Lynyrd Skynyrd) 60
Steve Berlin Rock musician (Los Lobos) 54
Beth Nielsen Chapman Country singer 53
John Berry Country singer 50
Mary Crosby Actress 50
Morten Harket Singer (a-ha) 50
Melissa Leo Actress 49
Faith Ford Actress ("Faith and Hope," "Murphy Brown") 45
Jamie Kaler Actor 45
Michelle Stafford Actress ("The Young and the Restless") 44
Dan Cortese Actor 41
Tyler Perry Actor, director 40
Ben Garant Actor ("Reno911!") 39
Craig Montoya Rock musician 39
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Actress ("According to Jim") 38
Danielle Peck Country singer 31
Ayo Singer 29
Amy Winehouse Singer 26
Adam Lamberg Actor ("Lizzie McGuire") 25

3 WAY TIE AT THE TOP

THINGS HAVE REALY GOTTEN TIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE STANDINGS WHERE THERE IS NOW A 3 WAY TIE BETWEEN JULIANNE, LEE & MURPH WHO ARE ALL 26-9. MURPH HAD THE BEST WEEK GOING 14-3 WHILE SCOTTIE & DUSTY HAD THE WORST WEEK GOING 9-8. THE TOP 12 PLAYERS IN THE CONTEST ARE ALL WITHIN 4 GAMES OF 1ST PLACE. I DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON DOWN IN GEORGIA BUT THEY MUST BE CONSULTING EACH OTHER ON THERE PICKS. SCOTTIE IS THE ONLY PLAYER BELOW .500 AND IT APPEARS A YEAR OF COLLEGE HAS REALLY PAID OF FOR LEE.

GB
1. JULIANNE 26-9--
2. LEE 26-9--
3. MURPH 26-9--

4. KEITH 25-10 1
5. MICKEY 24-11 2
6. JOHN 24-11 2
7. ANDREW 24-11 2
8. DAD 23-12 3
9. LES 23-12 3
10. SCOTT 22-13 4

11. DERRELLE 22-13 4

12. JOY 22-13 4

13. DUSTY 20-15 6

14. SCOTTIE 17-18 9

WEEK 3 GAMES

GEORGIA TECH AT MIAMI

DUKE AT KANSAS

EAST CAROLINA AT NORTH CAROLINA

BOSTON COLLEGE AT CLEMSON

NEBRASKA AT VIRGINIA TECH

VIRGINIA AT SOUTHERN MISS

FLORIDA STATE AT BYU

GEORGIA AT ARKANSAS

WEST VIRGINIA AT AUBURN

BOISE STATE AT FRESNO STATE

MICHIGAN STATE AT NOTRE DAME

TEXAS TECH AT TEXAS

CINCINNATI AT OREGON STATE

ARIZONA AT IOWA

LOUISVILLE AT KENTUCKY

NAVY AT PITTSBURGH

CALIFORNIA AT MINNESOTA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIANNE, VIRGINIA IS BAD

Well today is Julianne's 19th birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIANNE. Julianne is still leading the football contest but she does have some company now, I will post the new standings and next weeks game later today. Well I couldn't even bring the Virginia football team any luck yesterday, this team offensively is terrible. The score really should have been 30-0 and the offense is just terrible and it is very hard to watch, they are going to have to do something or they may not win a game all season. Well the Packers and Redskins open up there season today, the Packers will face the Bears tonight and the Redskins will face the Giants this afternoon. Denny Hamlin won last nights race at Richmond, the driver with the most wins this season did not make the chase this year as he was edged out by Brian Vickers for the final spot. My right shoulder and upper back area is very sore this morning, I must have strained something in that area of Friday, it started hurting yesterday afternoon. MICKEY

Telling everyone your intentions - a recipe for disaster, this hidden agenda leaves one open to unnecessary scrutiny and possibly premature jealousy. Not only could your goal, be it short or long term, not happen the way or when you want it, spreading your intentions before they manifest into reality subjects you to immense pressure. Self-trust must be earned, and manifested dreams become the foundation for your confidence.

A man may learn wisdom even from a foe. - Aristophanes

TODAY IS
International Chocolate Day
Defy Superstition Day

Barbara Bain Actress ("Mission: Impossible") 79
Eileen Fulton Actress ("As the World Turns") 76
Fred Silverman TV producer 72
Larry Speakes Former White House spokesman 70
Richard Kiel Actor 70
David Clayton-Thomas Rock singer (Blood, Sweat & Tears) 68
Jacqueline Bisset Actress 65
Peter Cetera Rock singer (Chicago) 65
Jean Smart Actor ("Designing Women") 58
Randy Jones Singer (The Village People) 57
Don Was Record producer 57
Isiah Whitlock Jr. Actor ("The Wire") 55
Geri Jewell Actress, comedian ("Deadwood") 53
Bobbie Cryner Country singer 48
Dave Mustaine Rock singer, musician (Megadeth) 48
Tavis Smiley Talk show host 45
Zak Starkey Rock musician, son of Ringo Starr 44
Louis Mandylor Actor 43
Michael Johnson Runner 42
Roger Howarth Actor ("As the World Turns") 41
Bernie Williams Baseball player 41
Louise Lombard Actress ("CSI") 39
Goran Ivanisevic Tennis player 38
Aaron Benward Country singer (Blue Country) 36
Joe Don Rooney Country musician (Rascal Flats) 34
Scott Vickaryous Actor 34
Fiona Apple Rock singer 32
Daisuke Matsuzaka Baseball player 29
Ben Savage Actor ("Boy Meets World") 29
Julianne Sponsler College student 19
Mitch Holleman Actor ("Reba") 14

HEADING TO UVA TODAY

Well I am going to do my best today to see if I can change the fortunes of the Virgina Cavalier football team when they play host to the TCU Horned Frogs today. It sure won't be easy though because TCU comes into the game ranked #16 in the country but the Cavs can't play any worst than they did last week thats for sure. There could be an upset in Charlottesville today. The East Carolina Pirates will be at West Virginia today to face the Mountaineers, since ECU upset them last year in Greenville I think the Pirates are going to have a tough time beating them today. The Georgia Bulldogs will be at home today to face the Old Ball Coach and South Carolina Gamecocks, I think it will be a close game but the Bulldogs will win. I have posted all the high school football scores interest in my previous entry to Mickey's Place. Carl Edwards won last nights Nationwide race at Richmond, it was a bit of boring race. Mark martin will start on the pole for tonights Sprint Cup race, Martin edged Martin Truex Jr for the top spot. Well they didn't have any donuts at Wal-Mart this morning so I had to drive all the way Hopewell to the Dunkin Donuts. I have to say the donuts are a little cheaper here than they are at the beach. MICKEY

Trying to fit in - attempting to gain acceptance from our peers is natural. But this harmless attempt at praise can quickly backfire, ultimately diminishing not only your motivation but your spirit as well. Avoid forfeiting your uniqueness through unwittingly seeking praise through sameness. Remember, sometimes a search for a pat on the back can result in a swift quick in the rear.

Jump-Rope. This activity usually associated with elementary schoolgirls is actually a great cardiovascular workout that will help build muscle endurance over time. A good-quality jump-rope costs $20 or less, and can be easily transported in your purse or suitcase. Start with 5 minutes a session, three times a week, and eventually work your way up to jump-roping for 20 to 30 minutes a session.

Challenge or defeat?
When you're willing to accept challenge you won't have to accept defeat. Instead of throwing up your hands in defeat when things go wrong, look at the situation from a different perspective. See it as a challenge to be overcome.

Your attitude makes all the difference. Winners and losers are distinguished not by the circumstances they face, but by the way they face them. Losers think "I've been defeated." Winners think "I've been challenged."

Challenges are painful, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. They demand your time, your effort and your energy. And they make you stronger as a result.

Rather than accept defeat, see the challenge. Put the best that you have into getting past that challenge. It's easy to be a victim, but that won't get you anywhere. Be a victor instead, by accepting and transcending each challenge that comes your way.
-- Ralph Marston

Dickie Moore Actor ("Our Gang" films) 84
Freddie Jones Actor 82
Ian Holm Actor 78
George Jones Country singer 78
Linda Gray Actress ("Dallas") 69
Maria Muldaur Rock singer 66
Joe Pantoliano Actor ("The Sopranos") 58
Gerry Beckley Rock musician (America) 57
Neil Peart Rock musician (Rush) 57
Peter Scolari Actor ("Newhart," "Bosom Buddies") 54
Sam Brownback U.S. senator, R-Kansas 53
Rachel Ward Actress 52
Amy Yasbeck Actress 47
Darren E. Burrows Actor 43
Josh Hopkins Actor 39
Paul Walker Actor 36
Jennifer Nettles Country singer (Sugarland) 35
Benjamin McKenzie Actor ("The O.C.") 31
Ruben Studdard R&B singer ("American Idol") 31
Yao Ming Basketball player 29
Jennifer Hudson Singer-actress 28
Emmy Rossum Actress 23

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES

PIKE COUNTY 19 CRAWFORD COUNTY 14

L.C. BIRD 29 MATOACA 10

VARINA 42 DINWIDDIE 40

MEADOWBROOK 36 HIGHLAND SPRINGS 32

THOMAS DALE 20 MANCHESTER 14 OT

COSBY 28 HOPEWELL 13

CLOVER HILL 46 PRINCE GEORGE 27

FIRST FLIGHT 53 CURRITUCK 14

Riddle

Louise I liked your answer for the banks but it is not the one in the book. Louise you did the other riddle right.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruiser

If a farmer has five haystacks in one
field and four haystacks in the other
field, how many haystacks would he
have if he combined them all in the
center field?

one if they combined them all in center field

Riddle


What did the teddy bear say when he was offered dessert?

sorry I'm stuffed

If money grew on trees, where would you keep it?

branch banks

QUESTIONS
Brain bruiser

Wayne bets Tom twenty-five dollars

that he can predict the score of the

football game before it starts.

Tom agrees but loses the bet.

Why did Tom lose his bet?

RIDDLE

What did one magnet say to the other?

How did the owl with laryngitis feel?