Dinosaur Find

An exciting dinosaur find was displayed this week in Australia- a place where dinosaur bones are hard to find.

The dinosaur find was in the state of Queensland and is the largest complete skeleton ever found . Only partial skeletons have been found until this time.

The bones belong to the TITANOSAURUS which is gigantic in size. When living, it measured 12-18m (40-60ft) long, 3m(10ft) at the hip and weighed 14,700kg (about 31/2 elephants.) . The Titanosaurus lived in the Cretaceous period which is about 65-83 million years ago.

The several bones are on displayed at the Queensland Museum and were found on the farm of the Mackenzie family. The largest of the bones measures 1.5 metres long and weighs 100kg.

Quote of the Day:

"Don't think that the way you are today is the way you'll always be."
Vince Dooley
College football coach

MILEAGE

A 2006 study found that the average Canadian walks about 900 miles a year.
Another study found that Canadians drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year.
That means, on average, Canadians get about 41 miles per gallon."
Not bad and much better than a truck.

Quote for the day:
"Every new opinion, at its starting, is precisely in a minority of one." -- Thomas Carlyle

A Senior Moment!

The following appeared on my email. I thought it might be of interest since it supposedly happened in Florida.

An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her bags and drew her handgun from her bag, proceeding to scream at the top of her lungs, "I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car! The four men didn't wait for a second threat. They got out and ran like mad.

Then the lady, somewhat shaken, then proceeded to load her shopping bags into the back of the car and got into the driver's seat. She was so shaken that she couldn't get her key into the ignition. She tried and tried and then realized why. It was for the same reason why there was a football, a Frisbee, and two 12 packs of beer in the front seat.

A few minutes later, she found her own car parked four or five spaces farther down.

She loaded her bags into the car and drove to the police station to report her mistake.

The sergeant to whom she story couldn't stop laughing.
He pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale men were reporting a car jacking by a mad elderly women described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun.

No charges were filed.

Moral of the story?
If you are going to have a senior moment...make it memorable.

Quote of the Day:
"There is nothing wrong with making mistakes. Just don't respond with encores."--Anonymous

Earth Day

What can you do to make our Earth a better place to live?

In general, recycle things instead of throwing them out, for example, clothes. Here are some other tips:

1. Use cloth bags when shopping. Avoid using plastic bags.
2. Take advantage of recycled depots. Recycling a tonne of newspapers saves 19 trees.
3. If you can afford it, buy in bulk or partner with a friend to buy in bulk.
4. Try to carpool at least once a week.
5. Even better, use public transit rather than your vehicle.
6. Of course, you can walk or ride a bike which is even healthier.
7. Invest in underground sprinklers to water your yard.
8. If that is not possible, use devices such as timers or water gauges to water lawns and gardens.
9. A mulching mower should be your next purchase when the old mower gives up.
10. When lawn mowning, keep grass about 2 inches high. This saves moisture and stops weeds from growing.
11. Try Xeriscaping in some area of your yard. Even better convert your yard to Xeriscaping.
12. In honor of Earth Day, plant a tree for future generations!

FACTS:

The average car emits 5 tonnes of pollution into the air. That is equivalent to the weight of one elephant.

A person can reduce emissions by 20% if they use an alternative form of transportation once a week.

The average Canadian uses about 326 liters (88 gallons) of water PER DAY.

Quote of the Day:

"Putting off an easy thing makes it hard. Putting off a hard thing makes it impossible."

George Lorimer

Caring for your Moccasins

Caring for moccasins is different than caring for footwear such as shoes. To keep your moccasins lasting as long as possible, and looking their best, follow the tips below to learn more about caring for your moccasins:

1. If you store your moccasins , do not use mothballs. The smell invades the leather and you cannot get it out.
2. Avoid getting them soaking wet. If you do, stuff them with newspaper and let them air dry. Make sure soil is scraped off.
3. In general, keep moccasins away from direct heat. Do not place them close to a camp fire or a heater since the heat dries the leather.
4. Use a good waterproof spray or oil to keep the leather soft and supple. Follow the directions carefully.
5. Avoid storing moccasins in plastic. They need access to the air to breathe and where it is cool and dry. Your nose will thank you for your care.
   
   By following the above guidelines, you will be caring for your moccasins properly, and you will be able to achieve maximum beauty and wear from them, which is something every wearer wants!

Quote for the Day:

"Nodding the head does not row the boat."--Irish Proverb

No More Windows XP

It is a fact that Microsoft is having a difficult time enticing buyers to purchase Windows Vista. So they have told manufactures that starting January 2008, they will not be allowed to place XP on their computers. Nothing like placing pressure on the buyers.

"The OEM version of XP Professional goes next January," said Frank Luburic, senior ThinkPad product manager for Lenovo. "At that point, they'll have no choice."

"Dell recognizes the needs of small business customers and understands that more time is needed to transition to a new operating system," Dell said on its Direct2Dellblog. Dell plans to continue offering Windows XP on select Dimension and Inspiron systems until later this summer.

Microsoft's support for Windows XP Professional under their SupportLifecycle Policy ends on 04/14/09. No updates will be issued after that date unless you pay for "extended support" which is available until 04/08/14.

It appears that in the future we will be stuck with Windows Vista. Remember good old reliable Windows 98? Perhaps it is time to switch to a Mac just like the TV commercial urges us to do.

Quote of the Day

"The thing about bandwagons is they never take you where you want to go."

April - Cancer Awareness Month

April is the month that is set aside to raise awareness of cancer
as well as raising funds to fight this dreaded disease. Based on current
incidence rates, 38 % of Canadian women will develop cancer during
their lifetimes. Among men, 44% will develop cancer during their lifetimes.

There are a few things we can do to help reduce
the risk of cancer.

1. Eat better. Include food groups such as carrots, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
2. Be more active. Take the stairs rather than the elevator.
3. Protect yourself from the sun. 15 + sunscreen.
4. Don't smoke.
5. Avoid second hand smoke.
6. Tell your doctor when your health changes.
7. Screen for cancer. Get regular checkups.
8. Handle hazardous materials carefully.

Please remember that funds raised go to support the Cancer Society

whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life

for those living with cancer.

Quote of the Day:

A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.-- Chinese Proverb