tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70005828399576578442024-03-13T05:48:09.311-04:00Broken ArrowheadThis blog is set up to encourage dialogue on any subject with emphasis on past history related to present day issues.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.comBlogger297125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-32209522711735823092008-04-08T06:41:00.005-04:002008-04-08T07:24:43.349-04:00Show your Appreciation...Small and medium sized companies listen up...want to show your employees and customers how much they mean...want to share the wealth made through their hard work then give <a href="http://www.giftcardlab.com">visa gift card</a> just like the big companies. There great for employee milestones and recognition, meeting sales goals, client thank yous. Add your company logo and customize your own Visa gift card bring joy to the recipient and recognizing their contribution to your company success.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://tinyurl.com/4w9kal"width=150 /></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/4fbkgu" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-35761265311291645092008-04-05T07:26:00.002-04:002008-04-08T07:28:53.277-04:00Daily Walk...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2056/2343601571_4f1662f78f_b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2056/2343601571_4f1662f78f_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />On my walk today I can upon these three deer. These three deer actually approached me and stop roughly 40 feet away..it was truly awesome! We stared at each other for 5minutes and that was after a park ranger drove her patrol car down the path I was walking and came between me and them.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-68795505418187839242008-03-19T14:42:00.008-04:002008-03-19T15:43:41.285-04:00Save The Night Sky...Several years ago I read an article in the USA Today about light pollution destroying the views of the heavens that man has enjoyed since the beginning of time...90% of all American live under skies that are "affected" by light pollution... while roughly half can not see the Milky Way from their homes. In fact from space you can see the entire outline of the United States and every major city and the interstates highways that connect them. The night sky on the rest of the world including Africa is facing the same light pollution issues. This is a shame. Mankind has throughout history looked to the stars to try to understand events around them. So I'm into anything that will help bring attention to this environmental pollution issue. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/26x9p5">Dark Sky Festival</a> in Harmony Florida, is intended to celebrate and promote the benefits of a night-sky free from the effects of excessive artificial lighting is a step in the right direction where one can enjoy viewing the night skies through a variety of <a href="http://www.darkskyfestival.com/history.html">telescopes</a>, enjoy lots of music (Rare Earth) and food, numerous specialty booths, an educational zone with presentations from astronomers and other scientists, nocturnal creatures, a Cosmic Kids Zone and so much more without the ever present light pollution.<br /><br />Get Ready! This Year’s Dark Sky Festival is Out-of-this-World <br /><br />HARMONY, FL – March 15, 2008 – The 5th Annual Dark Sky Festival at Harmony will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Sponsored by the Harmony Institute, the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau, several astronomy clubs, the Osceola News Gazette and Florida Travel & Life Magazine, the event will kick off at 7pm in Harmony's Town Square. <br /><br />“The Dark Sky Festival is intended to celebrate and promote the benefits of a night-sky free from the effects of excessive artificial lighting,” said Greg Golgowski, Harmony’s Conservation Director and a key member of the Dark Sky Festival Planning Committee. “Poor outdoor lighting not only washes out the splendor of the heavens, but also reduces visibility at night, wastes energy, and disturbs wildlife.” <br /><br />As with the past four Dark Sky Festivals, attendees will be able to enjoy viewing the night skies through a variety of telescopes. There also be lots of music and food, numerous specialty booths, an educational zone with presentations from astronomers and other scientists, nocturnal creatures, a Cosmic Kids Zone and so much more.” <br /><br />Local favorite, the Silver Clouds Orchestra, will start the entertainment portion of the evening at 7:00pm. This will be followed by a free concert by legendary recording artists, Rare Earth. <br /><br />Rare Earth will take to Harmony’s outdoor amphitheatre stage at 8:00pm for a live concert chock full of their greatest hits including “Get Ready” and “I Just Want to Celebrate.” <br /><br />“We are ecstatic to have Rare Earth performing at this year’s Festival,” said Shad Tome, president of Harmony Development Group. “We are encouraging everyone to wear comfortable shoes because Rare Earth is known for getting the whole audience up and dancing.” <br /><br />The festival will be emceed by Magic 107.7’s afternoon drive on-air personality and program director Ken Payne. <br /><br />The Festival is open to the general public. Over 3,500 people are expected to attend the event this year. The event will conclude around 11:00pm. <br /><br />This date was selected because it falls on the heels of National Dark Sky week (March 29 – April 4); where people in the United States are encouraged to turn out their unnecessary outdoor lights in order to temporarily reduce light pollution. <br /><br />For more information, please visit www.DarkSkyFestival.com or call 407-891-8358<br /><br /><center><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yw2rb6" /width=200></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://urlbrief.com/f73a38"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/28bnbo" border="0"></a></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yvusnu" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-74287505643740052252008-03-19T13:38:00.002-04:002008-03-19T15:41:59.501-04:00POW*MIA<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2311857371_d288f65071_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2311857371_d288f65071_b.jpg" border="0" alt="US Flag and MIA*POW Flag" /></a><br />You don't hear much from the National Media about the Missing or Captured American solders in Iraq...a country under the control of the U.S. Military. There are 4 brave U.S. Army servicemen listed as missing/captured in Iraq:<br /><br />Staff Sergeant Keith M. Maupin - POW*MIA 16-Apr-2004 <br />Ahmed Qusai al-Taei: Status - POW*MIA 23-Oct-2006 <br />Spc. Alex R. Jimenez: Status - POW*MIA 12-May-2007 <br />Pvt. Byron W. Fouty: Status - POW*MIA 12-May-2007 <br /><br />As we near the fourth anniversary of the capture of Staff Sergeant Keith M. Maupin let us not forget the sacrafice these men are enduring and pray for there speedy recovery.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-88429710036848462362008-03-19T11:46:00.004-04:002008-03-19T13:15:24.243-04:00Seafood...Be Oyster Aware..What did the boy oyster say to the girl oyster?<br />Are you my sister? <br /><br />Oysters are delicious little mollusks packing low calorie proteins, minerals, vitamins and healthful omega-3 fatty acids good things for the body in moderation.<br />However oysters when eaten undercooked, can pose serious health risks via...Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria. While not a serious threat to healthy individuals the risks are much worse for people with diabetes, liver disease and weak immune systems. If you have any of the above mentioned and consume raw oysters you can fall seriously ill and even die. <br /><br />So what is one to do...well <a href="http://beoysteraware.com/"> Gulf oysters</a> are doing everything possible to make consuming raw oyster safe and one way is to educated the public on the benifits and risks of consuming Oysters. So, eat your oyster treats raw, steamed, fried, whatever your appetite desires, just BE OYSTER AWARE!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://BeOysterAware.com"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yt73gf" border="0"></a></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2hfwol" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-17461989084022928242008-03-15T16:19:00.001-04:002008-03-17T12:22:25.164-04:00PhotoHunt # 101: I Spy...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2335900312_fe8e0aabe6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2335900312_fe8e0aabe6.jpg" border="0" alt="Shadow family cat spying on me" /></a>Was having a difficult time coming up with something that would fit the bill for I Spy. I knew if I was patient something would come my way that would satisfy this weeks PhotoHunt. Shadow our family cat was awaken after I got excited about North Carolina's Basketball comeback win over Virginia Tech in this years ACC tournament.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-36201784909676518122008-03-14T17:14:00.008-04:002008-03-14T20:29:29.225-04:00Lets Play Fantasy Baseball...It's that time of year when the snow melts, flowers bloom, and the sounds of wood hitting balls is in the air...that's right...baseball is back and so is <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2227p9">fantasy baseball</a> for all the people to prove they know more than the pros and if your good make money. Sports Prophet's technologically advanced Fantasy Sports Prophet - is a completely Web-based fantasy sports software system designed to deliver the ultimate in fantasy sports experience from anywhere..and its loaded...with a draft assistance tool that uses Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Data Mining concepts to create the most accurate Player Rankings...along with full season roster player management tool to help manage your roster through the season including updated mid-season projections via artificial intelligence. Their scientific team, which includes two PhD scientists, has used Fantasy Sports Prophet technology to create a model to accurately predict player performance. All stats, injury reports and major updates available from within the software. This web site is really, really loaded..full of information and visually helpful, easy to navigate and there is also a $10 off special for using promo code BMC200 if your into fantasy league baseball. Sports Prophet is the web site that will provide fantasy players with the ultimate competitive edge to make real money in a fantasy world.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2gjay7" /width=250></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://urlbrief.com/25d00d "><img src="http://tinyurl.com/yuw4hn" border="0"></a></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2g72rp" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-14033270772499893262008-03-12T10:40:00.002-04:002008-03-13T11:27:26.509-04:00Daily Walk...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2278797369_64cbf00bc9_b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2278797369_64cbf00bc9_b.jpg" border="0" alt="Swan Creek, Oak Openings Metropark" /></a><br />It was 9 degrees when I went walking this morning...the crisp air and the frozen ground made my walk very enjoyable. Part of the trail I was on runs parallel with Swan Creek..and I managed to snap this shot of the frozen landscape.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-48676974555289856212008-03-10T21:51:00.010-04:002008-03-13T11:20:02.539-04:00Best Shampoo Ever...I was selected to take part in a Naked Naturals sample pack and was pleasantly surprised with the product. Naked Naturals name was chosen to reflect their commitment to formulating hair care products using natural ingredients and is formulated to make your hair 7x stronger and when I was through applying it to my hair...it did feel thicker and refresher not to mention my hair smelled great. Made the safe choice Naked Naturals is the <a href="http://www.nakednaturals.com/index.php">natural shampoo</a> on the market and has no DEA or TEA, no animal By-products, no artificial colors, no harsh chemicals, <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2za64f">naked naturals</a> shampoo and conditioners are the best on the market. The secret to Naked Naturals is the key product Keravis. Keravis is a natural plant protein that is exclusive to Naked Naturals. Keravis works on the molecular level making your hair up to 7x thicker and stronger. At the same time, heavy Keravis molecules form a protective outer barrier strengthing and protecting your hair from the inside out. I used the sample shampoo and conditioner and like I said my hair felt refreshed and thicker...not to mention my hair smelled great. I will defently purchase this product at the local drug store and see the effect it has on my hair. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov0rdPiOGpJ5YFWzrsPRs2f-9WWWIRuyfVUy1-I2d5sSAalF2OuO6ERfTgDRLBUyNRA2XfjvfPTBO6gphkzp9JodU2HGX1wq5h6n4-Gy2lWizs3B4QAPMv7_uSyxX6hGGP4zbsDObHRpr/s1600-h/aloe2_sm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov0rdPiOGpJ5YFWzrsPRs2f-9WWWIRuyfVUy1-I2d5sSAalF2OuO6ERfTgDRLBUyNRA2XfjvfPTBO6gphkzp9JodU2HGX1wq5h6n4-Gy2lWizs3B4QAPMv7_uSyxX6hGGP4zbsDObHRpr/s200/aloe2_sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176304283982072914" /></a><br /><center><a href="http://urlbrief.com/3bf1bc"><img border="0" id=disclosure_bar_"20980" src="http://tinyurl.com/yo7eoy" onmouseover="show_disclosure_ad(20980);ad_closed=false;" onmouseout="hide_disclosure_ad();ad_closed=true;" /></a></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/28buoc" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-83949627171110577302008-03-09T11:23:00.002-04:002008-03-13T11:26:39.671-04:00Daily Walk...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2267433464_bb870a2f8f_b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2267433464_bb870a2f8f_b.jpg" border="0" alt="Winter Landscape Oak Openings Metropark" /></a>I managed to walk this morning for the 15th straight day as part of my wellness plan to make me feel better and took this picture of the winter landscape. These daily walks are also helping me cope with my unemployment anxiety and I hope will give me the edge if and when I get an interview.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-80827002746957274162008-03-08T19:22:00.003-05:002008-03-12T15:49:50.595-04:00Fabric Shower Curtains...I have been remodeling my bathroom and one big problem is finding a shower curtain that is the perfect shower curtain to suit my taste and decor but also heavy duty able to stand up to kids and functional at keeping water in its place. Well cozyhomes.com has a Hugh collection of <a href="http://www.cozyhomewares.com/">shower curtains</a> that fit the bill. Their large selection of shower curtains do more than just keep the water from splashing all over the place, they add personality and I can tell you with free shipping their price is very good. My favorite is the Noonglow fabric shower curtain not your taste then check out the Bamboo Leaf Print or the Bloom Fabric shower curtain and they are heavy duty Poly/Cotton and while your at it don't forget the liner. Check this site out for some awesome ideas for that hard to decorate room.<br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2ccgev" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-62947895897437326032008-03-06T20:18:00.002-05:002008-03-08T20:20:56.203-05:00Calling All Veterans...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/1991837892_00175ed74f_m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/1991837892_00175ed74f_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>To all veterans of the United States Military if you have any medical issues that are not being addressed I would encourage to visit the following link: <a href="http://www.va.gov/">Veterans Affairs </a>This link will help you in starting to understand the procedures required to help you to receive earned VA medical care. The most important issue to remember is to call or write your local VA Rep. and request parer work to process a medical claim. All major cities in the U.S. have VA clinics where veterans can go for immediate care for colds and flu that sort of thing. In Toledo Ohio the address is Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic 3333 Glendale Ave. phone number 419-259-2000. I encourage all veterans to take care of their bodies and seek preventive medical attention such as a check up, blood pressure, and all other issues.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-54585646033127637972008-03-05T16:15:00.006-05:002008-03-05T16:38:58.837-05:00Oysters Lovers Need to Know...I like eating raw oysters and have done so on many occasions. Having said that..its been several years since I eaten them because of my concern of eating raw things out of the ever polluted ocean and the ever present Vibrio vulnificus. <a href="http://beoysteraware.com/">Gulf oysters</a> are the best and I recently learned that Gulf Coast oyster processors have taken the lead in developing new technologies to ensure safer alternatives to traditional raw oysters for all consumers. Their technologies include individual quick freeze, Heat-cool pasteurization, or High pressurization processing all designed to reassure the consumer that consuming raw oysters is safe and healthy. Thanks to new technology I will eat raw oysters again!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://BeOysterAware.com"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2cvu8k" border="0"></a></center><br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/28nyz3" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-10752933485628797402008-03-01T11:19:00.001-05:002008-03-05T16:35:42.585-05:00Natures Power..<center><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2252540725_7c11830418_b.jpg"><img style="float:none; margin:0 5px 5px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2252540725_7c11830418_b.jpg" border="0" alt="Providence Dam Feb. 5th" /></a><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2251151205_596d2c8162_b.jpg"><img style="float:none; margin:0 0 5px 5px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2251151205_596d2c8162_b.jpg" border="0" alt="Providence Dam Feb. 6th" /></a><br /></center>Wednesday night we had several inches of rain in NW Ohio that melted the 5 inches of snow laying on the groung. The next day the Maumee River was at flood stage covering Providence Dam located in Grand Rapids, Ohio by 2 feet....awesome...the power of nature.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-51275680270169586902008-02-06T12:25:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:45:35.012-05:00Web Car Prices...When looking for a vehicle in today’s world the first place one heads to is the internet. But it can be confusing because you can have too much information..so what is one to do? CarsBlvd.com is here to help with a nice looking and easy to navigate web site for anyone checking out <a href="http://www.carsblvd.com">Car Prices</a>. NEVER pay full price for a new car and with CarsBlvd.com you won't. Do your homework and let CarsBlvd.com be one tool to help you find that deal and make your money work for you.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-89000184474671034892008-02-05T20:18:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:45:12.511-05:00Freedoms Cost...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir93kTmyGTweGri4UsOZxtLDrRDKC6A9yHpyToiT6pCE_hCMXzW6MDaU2k496JtQgW8tsgx52dOmPUDXuxipnoRtCTRyxrrCTiQywzmiHNbsmMucl2WTZNqH5xEnDz4evhaZl45ZIaYQb4/s1600-h/sh1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir93kTmyGTweGri4UsOZxtLDrRDKC6A9yHpyToiT6pCE_hCMXzW6MDaU2k496JtQgW8tsgx52dOmPUDXuxipnoRtCTRyxrrCTiQywzmiHNbsmMucl2WTZNqH5xEnDz4evhaZl45ZIaYQb4/s200/sh1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163676429837194594" /></a>Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. Deaths Confirmed By The DoD as of today are 3947 Brave Americans have paid the ultimate cost of freedom in a war that seems to have no end in sight. Also 307 additional casualties from our allies for a total of 4254 brave men and women. These total don't include 753 coalition deaths -- 478 Americans killed in Afghanistan U.S.-led Operation Enduring Freedom. Slowly but surely they are bleeding us.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-43759674966399732662008-02-05T13:17:00.001-05:002008-02-06T12:44:39.637-05:00Its Up To You...Your Finances!I have found over the years that when someone besides me plays with my money and personal finances...they play with my emotions...which is usually not good for me. These financial experiences have taught me to take responsibility and be fully aware of what is happening with my finances. One aspect of that is what is good debt and what is bad debt. Everyone needs a home and a car...try to get along without either...tough...so to me that is good debt...provided you stay within what you can afford. You don't need credit cards, store credit cards, gas cards...however try to get along without one...very tough...the business establishment has seen to that...they like the fees. So if your able..pay off the balance every month...or better yet…don't use it. Now usually people don’t wise up until they are older, in debt or both. Well don’t fret…Care One Credit Counseling <a href="http://www.careonecredit.com/Knowledge/debt-consolidation.aspx">credit card debt consolidation</a> is here to help you clear away that debt and get you living a debt free life...sounds good to me! Knowledge is key to staying out of debt. Their collection of freedom from debt articles can help you understand your credit report, manage your money, and make smart financial choices. you can browse the library or search for a topic that interests you, you'll find tips and ideas to help you find <a href="http://www.careonecredit.com/debtnews/home.aspx">debt relief</a>, and more. Remember though that you are in charge of your finances and its up to you to ensure your money is working for you and Care One Credit Counseling is another tool with knowledge to share if your serious about getting and living debt free. My advice to anyone who will listen..time stands still for knowone...and it takes lots of money..save for that toy, vacation, furniture...whatever..you will enjoy it more knowing you worked hard and its payed for with cash. Make you money work for you...knowone else will!Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-64336104162722924602008-02-04T21:06:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:47:57.202-05:00Lake Kinney Cameron...<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2231533217_c72b0f6c2e_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2231533217_c72b0f6c2e_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Landscape of Lake Kinney Cameron, Scotland County North Carolina.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-16223227407992595722008-01-19T19:32:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:43:40.849-05:00PhotoHunt # 93: Important<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2205159136_9ae683aaba.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2205159136_9ae683aaba.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Providence Dam located on the Maumee River was built in 1838 to provide water for the Ohio and Erie canal and played an important role in the development of Ohio. When the canal opened it provided a way for farmers to get their crops to the world and help turn this region into a bread basket. Providence Dam played an important role in that event.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-29873703683734065172008-01-19T13:33:00.000-05:002008-01-19T14:41:52.355-05:00Need Cash Fast.....In the world that we live in today many people have a need from time to time for short-term financial assistance and <a href="http://www.cashadvance1500.com">payday loans</a> provide a viable solution. Cash Advance web site really educates you on the pro and cons of payday loans and offers many, many options to secure the right loan for you. Cash Advance 1500 web site has a "Featured Site" offering the best rates and fast approvals for unsecured loans up to $1500. If your a woman then there is the Woman's Payday Advance link...this site seems to understand women’s cash advance needs. In addition to all that there are several other links to secure fast cash depending on your situation. So let payday loans help you through a tough time and remember when used responsibly, pay day loans can solve to these short-term cash needs effectively.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-56002201488218175132008-01-19T11:06:00.000-05:002008-01-19T14:34:27.831-05:00Online help for Vets' Pension ProgramI recently ran across an article about vets and how there is an easier way to apply for pension benefits. So I looked into it and this is what I found. Project <a href="http://www.vetassist.org/">VetAssist</a> a private non-profit organization offering free on line service, guides vets and their survivors applying for the VA Improved Pension Program. The website provides forms to download and step-by-step advice to complete them and the approciate VA office to send your forms.<br />Financially limited veterans who are 65 or older or physically disabled...and had at least 90 days of service during World War II, Korea, Vietnam or Gulf wars....can apply for the pension program.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-65850492497485592772008-01-18T15:13:00.000-05:002008-01-18T16:35:44.980-05:00Valentine Day...money saving coupons!Valentine Day is right around the corner and I don't know about you..but its either chocolates, flowers, or lingerie for me. Coupon Chief is a big help in that department because their <a href="http://www.couponchief.com">online coupons</a> are updated every day to save you money. A good site to visit is <a href="http://www.couponchief.com/1800flowers.com">1-800-flowers.com coupons</a> buy 1 dozen roses, get 6 free or how about <a href="http://www.couponchief.com/barenecessities">Bare Necessities coupons</a> for those bare necessities for your loved one. Don't wait...Valentine Day will be here soon and you don't want to disappoint your someone special. <br /><br /><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2anvkt" />Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-58889742713319160862008-01-18T14:09:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:12:16.061-05:00The money drain....college...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyMZ5ESA0xoed7D18wnuzQSi0aAT1ZzoNta4KWgZGD8zMTMxhDg90hSoOji1RX0-AaaYnndBEdwsthZElkNzM1YRwWD7LdMAmOFJxao71hYFEjPXR9ZpM1dOFP_SI3QK8t9qaU8qLj_c/s1600-h/college+picture.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyMZ5ESA0xoed7D18wnuzQSi0aAT1ZzoNta4KWgZGD8zMTMxhDg90hSoOji1RX0-AaaYnndBEdwsthZElkNzM1YRwWD7LdMAmOFJxao71hYFEjPXR9ZpM1dOFP_SI3QK8t9qaU8qLj_c/s200/college+picture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132517452668949906" /></a>Three years ago I took an advanced Visual Basic programming course at The University of Toledo and was very surprised at what it cost to take one 4 hour class. Today I read that college costs have risen 48% faster than the consumer price index since 1983. According to Forbes the federal government is at least partly to blame, because of federal tax credits, grants, and deductions and government subsidized loans have soared 151% over the past 10 years after inflation to $94 billion. Forbes reports that success on that front may owe something to their investment on lobbying, where they've outspent the real estate and oil and gas industries over the last 10 years. My wallet tells me that the cost can't keep going up, it has to slow but then again I will pay almost any price for my childern to graduate college.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-7572865893092643502008-01-18T13:28:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:03:54.587-05:00Refinance Now...!Need help with your mortgage, considering a fixed or adjustable rate mortgage, looking for ways to save money on your existing mortgage, trying to consolidate your loans, need a auto loan, payday loan then <a href="http://www.dollarblvd.com/refi">Florida Refinance</a> is here to help you. Complete one form to be matched up with 5 lenders..now that's free enterprise at work. Its powered by SecureRights so you know your information is safe and secure. This is your one stop mortgage web site and another tool to help you the consumer make wise choices when it comes to your money.Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000582839957657844.post-67114880648870959502008-01-18T10:24:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:28:06.021-05:00Intel Chips...getting smaller..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIl0ii0LMcUQIVffziQrgzHbaphr8Kl1bWcg4jERA3JzXdnVKdoDSEGxQ-0gYBwq2bOp43rJFfqPpDAigHOHNJrw7Qr8-qAYQGXioWvnEd7BcNkjzsoQAImS1n8foCE5QI2wbgWmf31bV/s1600-h/071112_Intel_chip.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIl0ii0LMcUQIVffziQrgzHbaphr8Kl1bWcg4jERA3JzXdnVKdoDSEGxQ-0gYBwq2bOp43rJFfqPpDAigHOHNJrw7Qr8-qAYQGXioWvnEd7BcNkjzsoQAImS1n8foCE5QI2wbgWmf31bV/s200/071112_Intel_chip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133807863535366914" /></a>I recently read that Intel rolled out its newest generation of processors in November 2007, showcasing a sophisticated new process that crams up to 40% more transistors onto the company's chips. The most complex of the chips have 820 million transistors, compared with 582 million on chips using the current standard technology. Its difficult for me to perceive the smallness to the transistors and yet they keep getting smaller...awesome!Jim Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261601571995814559noreply@blogger.com0