Dreams and Realities of a Belizean

HAVE A VISION... CREATE YOUR DESTINY.

2011-11-17T09:13:00.004-06:00

To dream is to have a vision. To have a vision is to plan to achieve something. If YOU are to make something of your life and the lives of those near and dear to YOU FIRST YOU MUST have DESIRE. Every great thought or idea, each great invention, each victory was well planned and executed. Life is the same for the normal person out in the world and it is the same for YOU. Start your day planning well ahead of time and always with a set goal in mind. NEVER SAY NEVER OR I CAN´T! BE POSITIVE and seek only those who can be positive too. NEGATIVITY GETS US NOWHERE. Live each day as if it were the last and smile even when you are crying inside. There is very little room for tears. Think not of the past if it was filled with failure. REMEMBER: YOU ARE THE RULER OF YOUR WORLD. YOUR LIFE IS YOURS TO GUIDE. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONLY IF YOU WANT TO. CREATE YOUR DESTINY.

HAVE A GOOD DAY.

RT. HON. GEORGE CADLE PRICE

2011-09-28T22:04:00.003-06:00

Belize was blessed to have known and loved a great leader of his people. He came from humble beginning and was a true believer of God. He offered help to the needy. To those who knew him he was kind and just. Never swift to judge, never one to give up. GEORGE CADLE PRICE was a man of the people. He was a man of honour and a man of strength. He led Belize through times of change and times of unrest. He guided us as we became independent and showed us how to better our beloved country. A man of God and his people, he never forgot who he was.

We may have lost a great man but he will live on forever in our hearts because he was one of us. He will be remembered long after the history books are closed.

When we sing the national anthemn or pray our National Prayer we will hear his voice strongly leading us.

GOD BLESS BELIZE AND ALL BELIZEANS.

WE ARE NOW FOREVER JOINED AS ONE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR BELOVED COUNTRY.

REST IN PEACE, FATHER OF OUR NATION.
REST IN PEACE, LEADER OF THE PEOPLE.

THE PEACEFUL, CONSTRUCTIVE REVOLUTION CONTINUES.

MAIJA AURORA

2011-07-26T10:47:00.003-06:00

LIKE ANY GRANDMA, I AM A PROUD GRANDMA. I HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTERS IN MY LIFE. THE LATEST ADDITION WAS MAIJA AURORA. BORN JULY 11TH, 2011 SHE HAS BECOME A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN MY SEA OF BITTERNESS. SHE IS MY GLEAMING LIGHT IN THE NORTHERN SKIES. SHE IS MY EVERYTHING BECAUSE SHE IS A PART OF ME.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD, MAIJA AURORA. GOD BLESS YOU NOW AND ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU

YO PUEDO.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS!

2011-07-26T10:38:00.002-06:00

Ever wonder how life can play tricks on you? Well sure as nothing there is always someone out there who can make or break your day. The thing is it is uo to you if you will let them influence you. I INFLUENCE PEOPLE. I HAVE THAT POWER. ITS NOT BAD AT ALL. IN FACT IT HAS LED TO THE SUCCESS IN MANY WHO THANK ME DAILY. HOWEVER, there are those who would say that it is wrong for me to voice my opinion. That is hard! There is no way someone can tell me to shut up and just let things happen. It´s just not me.Sorry if my frank words have hurt you but if I do make an attempt to correct your walking down the wrong path then so be it. There are many things that I can do and there are millions I can´t but VOICING MY OPINION IS ON THE PLUS LIST SO IF YOU CAN´T HANDLE IT THEN YOU CAN´T HANDLE ME. I AM AFTER ALL BELIZEAN! BORN FREE! LIVING FREE! AND WANTING NOTHING FROM YOU IF YOU CAN´T DEAL WITH LOOKING LIFE IN THE EYE AND SAYING YOU UNDERSTANBD WHEN YOU ARE WRONG.

HAVE A GOOD DAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROLYN

2010-06-26T01:23:00.001-06:00

Today is Carolyn, my daughter's,birthday. God Bless you, baby. I wish you all the happiness your heart can hold. May God bless you now and always.

All my love, mama.

HAPPY FATHER´S DAY, DAD

2010-06-20T14:25:00.002-06:00

My father was very special to me. He was there for me after my mom died leaving me a child, aged 7. I was sent to live with my grandmother and aunt in Corozal Town and my dad would send money every month to support me, my grandmother and aunt.

What I remember best about FRANS RAYMOND YSAGUIRRE was that he was a giant among men. He was an architect who had studied in Puerto Rico and I was so proud to have him for a father.

He designed and builded many important building we see around Belize City, such as, Scotch Kirk and The Belize Bank Market Square. He also built many of the bridges and worked with Don Fairweather on the design and construction of Corozal Town after Hurricane Janet in 1955.

Dad, thank you for being a father and a friend. I miss chatting with you across the dinner table but I know you had to go build mansions in heaven. I love you and miss you.

LA MUERTE, TU MUERTE/ DEATH, YOUR DEATH

2010-06-16T03:31:00.005-06:00

THIS BLOG IS WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
IT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ABEL MARTIN LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, (MY HUSBAND), ABEL ALEXANDER (OUR UNBORN SON) CAROLYN U. GILL(MY MOTHER), FRANS RAYMOND YSAGUIRRE (MY FATHER), ADA MAUD SMITH (MY GRANDMOTHER), BRENDA ANGELA YSAGUIRRE (MY AUNT)

LA MUERTE, TU MUERTE
Todo regresa a su fuente original, ha de volver a su fuente original. Si comprendes la vida, también comprenderás la muerte. La vida es un olvidarse de la fuente original y la muerte es recordarla de nuevo.
La vida es alejarse de la fuente original, la muerte es regresar a casa.
La muerte no es algo repugnante. La muerte es hermosa. Pero, la muerte es bella solamente para aquellos que han vivido la vida sin inhibiciones, plenamente, sin represión.
La muerte es hermosa solamente para aquellos que han vivido su vida de forma bella, que no se han sentido asustados de vivir, que han tenido el coraje suficiente para vivir, que han amado, que han bailado, que han gozado.
La muerte se convierte en la celebración suprema SI TU VIDA HA SIDO UNA CELEBRACION.
Déjame que te diga de este modo: lo que tu vida ha sido, la muerte lo desvelara. Si has sido un desdichado en la vida, la muerte revelara esa desdicha. La muerte es el gran revelador.
Di has sido feliz en tu vida, la muerte revelara esa felicidad. Si solamente has vivido una vida comodidades físicas y de placeras físicos, entonces por supuesto, la muerte será algo muy desagradable e incomodo porque has de abandonar el cuerpo.
El cuerpo solamente es una morada temporal, un refugio en el que pasamos la noche y que dejamos por la mañana. No es tu morada permanente. NO ES TU CASA.

DEATH, YOUR DEATH
Everything returns to its original source, it must return to its original source. If you understand life, you will also understand death. Life is forgetting the original source and death is remembering it again.
Life is moving away from the original source, death is coming home.
Death is not something disgusting. Death is beautiful. But death is beautiful only to those who have lived life without inhibitions, fully and without repression.
Death is beautiful only to those who have lived their life so beautifully that they have not felt frightened of life. It is beautiful to those who have had the courage to live, to those who have loved, to those who have danced, to those who have enjoyed life to the fullest.
Death becomes the ultimate celebration IF YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN A CELEBRATION.
Let me tell you this: what your life has been, death will reveal. If you've been unfortunate in life, death will reveal that misery. Death is the great revealer.
If you have been happy in your life, death will reveal that happiness. If you only lived a life of physical comfort and physical pleasure, then of course, death is something very unpleasant and uncomfortable because you have to leave the body.
The body is only a temporary dwelling, a shelter where we spend the night and which leave in the morning. It is not your permanent abode. IT IS NOT YOUR HOUSE.

LA VIDA, TU VIDA... LIFE, YOUR LIFE....EN ESPANOL Y/and ENGLISH...

2010-01-14T18:45:00.005-06:00

Someone told me a few weeks ago that life was not going to get easier sooner but that we had the choice to make it work for each and everyone of us! I guess they are right. There is so little time and so much to do in this world today. So to help us see what life should be all about I am going to postsomething for you to think about from a great teacher. If you like it and would like to know more or would like to voice your opinion, you can do so here or you can write me at brendaysaguirre@gmail.com I will try to share with you what I have learnt and what I am learning with an open mind.
Have a great day!!!

LA VIDA, TU VIDA

Primero, tu vida es tu vida, no es la vida de nadie más. No permitas que nadie te domine, no dejes que otros te dicten lo que has de hacer. Eso es una traición a la vida. Si dejas que otros te digan lo que has de hacer, sean tus padres, la sociedad, tu sistema educativo, tus políticos, tus sacerdotes, sean los que sean, si te dejas dominar por los demás, te perderás tu vida. Porque el dominar proviene del exterior y la vida está en tu interior. Nunca se encuentran. No te estoy diciendo que tengas que ser alguien que siempre diga no a todo. Eso tampoco sirve.
Hay dos clases de gente. Una pertenece al tipo obediente, dispuesto a entregarse a cualquiera. No poseen en su interior un alma independiente. Son inmaduros, infantiles, siempre buscando la figura del padre, buscando a alguien que les diga lo que han o lo que no han de hacer. No son capaces de confiar en sí mismos. Esa gente forma la mayor parte de la población mundial, las masas.
Luego, en oposición a esa gente, existe una pequeña minoría que rechaza la sociedad, que rechaza los valores de, la sociedad. Ellos creen que son rebeldes. No lo son; son sólo reaccionarios. Tanto si escuchas a la sociedad como si rechazas la sociedad, si la sociedad permanece siendo el factor determinante, entonces eres dominado por la sociedad

LIFE, YOUR LIFE

First OF ALL, your life is your life, not anyone else's life. Do not let anyone dominate you, do not let others dictate what you have to do. That is treason to life. If you let others tell you what you do, whether they are your parents, your society, your education system, your politicians, your priests, whoever they are, if you let yourself be dominated by others, you lose your life. This is because the master is from the outside and life is within you. These two, your interior and your exterior ever meet. I'm not saying you have to be someone who always say no to everything. That will not help.
There are two kinds of people. One belongs to the obedient type who are willing to surrender to anyone. They do not have within them an independent soul. They are immature, childish, always looking for the father figure, looking for someone to tell them what they have or do not have to do. They can not trust themselves. These people form the majority of the world population, the masses.
Then, in opposition to those people, there is a small minority that rejects society, and rejects the values of the society. They think they are rebels. They are not; they are only reactionaries. Whether you listen to or reject society it continues to be the determining factor of your thoughts and so you are dominated by society

I WAITED FOR YOU

2010-01-10T12:14:00.001-06:00

I waited for you that night
And you did not come.
I waited for your call,
And you did not phone.
I waited for your car to drive up
And it never appeared.
I wanted to call you around eleven pm,
I wanted to take you your usual just around then.
But you had an appointment so I thought you were there,
And so I sat waiting for you to appear.
At two o´clock I decided to wait no more.
So, Oscar and I decided to close the door.
I did not fall asleep for another hour or two.
I just laid in bed thinking about me and you.
The next day I awoke with a start at seven,
I was going to call you around then.
But I figured you´d be asleep so it would make no sense,
So I closed my eyes as I laid there surrounded by the smell of incense.
At 9am I sent you a text to remind you to call,
I did not know you were not there at all.
We went out and it was not until after three,
That I expressed what your absence was doing to me.
Because we had such a rule in our home,
I waited for your call feeling somewhat alone.
A call came at 5 but it was not from you,
Suddenly my world changed and I didn´t know what to do.
I went looking for you and no one could say,
I went everywhere searching for you on that day.
Finally at our home someone said those words I still hear,
Then I realized what had happened and I felt the tear.
Days turned into weeks and weeks now into months,
As we seek justice and as the evidence mounts.
I waited for you to arrive that day,
I waited for your call for you to say,
“Hola, negrita, mi amor, como estas?
Ya tengo hambre, en que piensas?”
And I would say, “Adonde sea, cielo, no importa, mi amor,”
Porque ya sabía que sea como sea estaría contigo,
Y juntos estaríamos en nuestro mundo de YO PUEDO.
So I waited for you and you never came,
Now I am sitting here in so much pain.
You are still with me, I know that to be,
Because you were always so much a part of me.
But I waited for you that silent night,
When someone took you away and turned off my light.
I waited for you and I wait for you now,
To tell me what happened, to tell me just how.
Can I go on living without you by my side?
Will my tears forever come with the tide?
Y la pregunta sigue siento lo mismo, mi amor…
La pregunta que te hice muchas veces sin este dolor,
-¿Sabes que, mi cielo?-
Y tu, riéndote me decías, -¿Que, negrita?-
-Te amo un chingo,- yo te decía.
-Yo te amo, tambien, bebe- tu me decias,
Y nos abrazábamos, riendo, y besando.

And so I wait…

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
January 4, 2010
Copyright 2010 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2009-12-25T02:54:00.000-06:00

At this time of the year, with pain in my heart and tears in my eyes at the loss of my best friend and soul companion, I reach out across the miles to greet all my blog readers. I promise to return in the new year with a vigor and the passion I once had. Now I wish to thank you for your support.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL WELL.

ABEL MARTIN LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ

2009-10-24T00:33:00.001-06:00

NOV 14, 1955 - OCT 18, 2009

REST IN PEACE, DEAR COMPANION, FRIEND, TEACHER, MUSICIAN AND BLOGGER. THE WORLD HAS LOST A GREAT ADVOCATE OF LIFE AND LOVE.

WOMEN ARE REALLY SMART!!!!

2009-10-20T00:09:00.000-06:00

A woman will not ask unnecessary questions but will act as swiftly and as smartly as the high breed of the human specie that she is!!! (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

The Gas Men

Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked her gas meter.

Finishing the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his younger co-worker to a foot race down the alley back to the truck to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one.

As they came running up to the truck, they realized the lady from that last house was huffing and puffing right behind them. They stopped and asked her what was wrong.

Gasping for breath, she replied, "When I see two gas men running as hard as you two were, I figured I'd better run too!"

Trial: HIV vaccine 31 percent effective

2009-10-19T00:07:00.000-06:00

ATLANTA (UPI) -- Trial data on 16,000 adult participants in Thailand shows a human immunodeficiency virus vaccine is safe and 31 percent effective, U.S. researchers say.

The Thai Phase III HIV vaccine study, also known as RV144, began October 2003. The placebo-controlled trial tested the safety and effectiveness of two vaccines: ALVAC-HIV vaccine -- the primer dose that is a modified canarypox vaccine developed by Sanofi Pasteur, based in Lyon, France -- and AIDSVAX B/E vaccine -- the booster dose that is a glycoprotein 120 vaccine developed by Vaxgen Inc. and now licensed to Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases, based in South San Francisco.

The vaccines are based on the subtype B and E HIV strains that commonly circulate in Thailand. The subtype B HIV strain is the one most commonly found in the United States.

"These new findings represent an important step forward in HIV vaccine research," Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which provided major funding and other support for the study, said in a statement.

"For the first time, an investigational HIV vaccine has demonstrated some ability to prevent HIV infection among vaccinated individuals."

More information about the Thai Phase III HIV vaccine trial is at www.hivresearch.org.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

Negative H1N1 test may not be negative

2009-10-18T00:03:00.001-06:00

AS WE GET READY FOR WHAT IS FEARED TO BE AN EVEN WORST FLU SEASON, HERE ARE SOME FACTS WE MAY NEED TO KNOW!!!

ATLANTA (UPI) -- A positive rapid test for influenza is helpful, but a negative result does not rule out pandemic influenza A H1N1 infection, U.S. health officials said.

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report said Thursday two school outbreaks of pandemic influenza last May diagnosed at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut afforded an opportunity to examine the performance of a rapid diagnostic test in detecting the pandemic virus formally called swine flu.

Dr. James R. Sabetta of the Greenwich Department of Health and the Connecticut Department of Public Health compared the results from rapid tests with the reverse transcriptase -- polymerase chain reaction assay.

A low sensitivity of 47 percent was found for the rapid test. The performance could not be explained by the clinical features of the patients or by the timing of the specimen collection, the report said.

The results affirm recent CDC recommendations not to use negative rapid test results for the management of patients with possible pandemic influenza A H1N1 infection, health officials said.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

RAISINS MAY PREVENT TOOTH DECAY!!!!!

2009-10-17T23:30:00.000-06:00

HILO, Hawaii (UPI) -- A healthy alternative to sugary snacks -- raisins -- may actually prevent tooth damage, U.S. researchers say.

In addition to the polyphenols, flavonoids and iron in raisins, U.S. researchers also found germ-fighters that may suppress tooth disease.

One of the many antimicrobial phytochemicals found in raisins -- oleanolic acid -- has been shown to suppress the tooth disease-causing Streptococcus mutans biofilm.

Grape seed extract, high in proanthocyanidins, has been found to positively affect the in vitro demineralization and/or remineralization processes of damaged tooth root and may have the potential of being natural agent for non-invasive root caries -- cavities -- therapy, the researchers said.

The researchers hypothesized that raisins contain antimicrobial phytochemicals capable of suppressing oral pathogens associated with caries or periodontal diseases and thus benefit oral health.

The findings are described in a special supplement on grapes and health published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

NO FOOL, LIKE AN OLD FOOL

2009-10-03T01:31:00.000-06:00

It appears that when we get older we do not get wiser as was the belief back in the days of old. Today, it is common fact that the older we get the more foolish we become.

I have been doing a research and have spoken to 100 women ages 49 to 65 and the results shows that the older fremales become they soften and do things that they would never do when they were younger.

For example:
1. Allow grandchildren to do things they did not let their children do (Stay out late, talk back, sit around when visitors arrive)

2. Donate money to causes they know are false

3. Give grandchildren money freely while their own children had to work for their allowance

4. Wear clothes made of huge floral material and with a lot of frilly parts.

5. Wear clothes that were worn in the 60s to the embarassment of their family.

CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE THEY DO? YOU CAN SEND YOU ANSWERS TO belizeandreams@gmail.com

TO ALL THE WOMEN IN BELIZE WHO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

2009-10-02T08:18:00.000-06:00

Did you know... that if you took a vapor bath in Corozal Town at prehiSPAnico Cocoon at the corner of First St. St and Fourth Avenue you could lose weight. The Temazcal, vapor bath, is a Mayan version of the sauna in the USA with a better health value because it uses natural herbs.

Did you know... that fiber in your diet is good for losing weight?

Did you know... that OMNILIFE products can help you with health issues and also to lose weight while being healthy?

Did you know... that all you have to do is call 607 8315 or visit us in Corozal Town for more information.

So... what are you waiting for???

Did you know... that your health is in your hands??

I AM LIVING PROOF THAT OMNILIFE WORKS. YOU CAN BE NEXT!!!!

WHAT DO WE DO WHEN THE OTHER WOMAN IS A MARRIED WOMAN?

2009-10-01T19:32:00.004-06:00

(WRITTEN FOR A FRIEND WHO ASKED FOR ADVICE)
Hell, the world is filled with men and women having extra marital affairs these days. Why is this so common in everyday living? Why is it that now it is common to see married woman becoming the other woman? The world has gone insane. And age is not a factor anymore!!Older women seem to have a problem with older husbands and are looking for younger men to become their "toy boy". Now we don´t even have to look far. They are right in our back yard. Damn, what is wrong with these 60 PLUS year olds??? Lordy, lordy!!! Grow up ladies. Have some dignity. And if your husband is acting like he does not know... you are fooling yourselves!!!! No man can be that stupid!!!

So what do we do. Darlings, don´t give in but let the B.... suffer for everything!!! They want to be a part of your life... well they can IF THEY PUT DOWN AND GIVE OUT. AFTER ALL WHAT DO THEY THINK THEY ARE GETTING? A FREEBIE? REMEMBER, There is only need for one person to be the stupid one!!! Then after awhile when they think that all is well and calm... ATTACK WITH EVIDENCE. Yes, darlings, collect evidence and use to protect and preserve that which is rightfully yours.

After all this is your life they have entered, you can´t let them take over... and remember YOU AREN´T THE OTHER WOMAN... and the b..... has her own man to go home to!!!

Comments... well, this is my view so you can have an opinion. Especially, if you are THE OTHER WOMAN!!!!

have a great day!!! PEACE!!!

CARNIVAL IN BELIZE 2009

2009-09-27T01:31:00.000-06:00

COROZAL TOWN CARNIVAL 2009

2009-09-24T01:53:00.000-06:00

CARNIVAL PAST IN BELIZE CITY AND COROZAL TOWN

2009-09-23T12:47:00.000-06:00

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, BELIZE

2009-09-21T02:31:00.004-06:00

Today Belize is 28. Here´s hoping all Belizeans have a great day as we celebrate the freedom that we experience in this great little nation of ours.

Hip hip hooray!!

AS A NATION WE STAND TOGETHER. WE ARE ONE REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOUR OR CREED. THIS IS BELIZE!!!!!

South African teen wins 800 amid gender-test flap

2009-08-19T17:13:00.002-06:00

By RYAN LUCAS, Associated Press Writer

BERLIN (AP)—Facing questions about her gender, South African teenager Caster Semenya easily won the 800-meter gold medal Wednesday at the world championships.

Her dominating run came on the same day track and field’s ruling body said she was undergoing a gender test because of concerns she does not meet requirements to compete as a woman.

Semenya took the lead at the halfway mark and opened a commanding lead in the last 400 meters to win by a massive 2.45 seconds in a world-leading 1 minute, 55.45 seconds. Defending champion Janeth Jepkosgei was second and Jennifer Meadows of Britain was third in 1:57.93.

After crossing the line, Semenya dusted her shoulders with her hands. Semenya did not speak to reporters after the race or attend a news conference.

About three weeks ago, the international federation asked South African track and field authorities to conduct the verification test. Semenya had burst onto the scene by posting a world-leading time of 1:56.72 at the African junior championships in Maruitius.

Her dramatic improvement in times, muscular build and deep voice sparked speculation about her gender. Ideally, any dispute surrounding an athlete is dealt with before a major competition. But Semenya’s stunning rise from unknown teenage runner to the favorite in the 800 happened almost overnight. That meant the gender test—which takes several weeks—could not be completed in time.

Before the race, IAAF spokesman Nick Davies stressed this is a “medical issue, not an issue of cheating.” He said the “extremely complex” testing has begun. The process requires a physical medical evaluation and includes reports from a gynecologist, endocrinologist, psychologist, internal medicine specialist and gender expert.

South Africa team manager Phiwe Mlangeni-Tsholetsane would not confirm or deny that Semenya was having such a test.

“We entered Caster as a woman and we want to keep it that way,” Mlangeni-Tsholetsane said. “Our conscience is clear in terms of Caster. We have no reservations at all about that.”

Although medals will be awarded for the 800, the race remains under a cloud until the investigation is closed, and Semenya could be stripped of the gold depending on the test results, IAAF general secretary Pierre Weiss said.

“But today there is no proof and the benefit of doubt must always be in favor of the athlete,” Weiss said.

Semenya’s rivals said they tried not to dwell on the issue before the race.

“I’ve heard a lot of speculation, but all I could do was just keep a level head and go about my business,” Meadows said. “If none of it’s true, I feel very sorry for her.”

One thing not in doubt was Semenya’s outstanding run.

“Nobody else in the world can do that sort of time at the moment,” Meadows said. “She obviously took the race by storm.”

MOTHERS WHO HURT THEIR SONS

2009-08-18T04:33:00.001-06:00

A MOTHER IS A RAY OF SUNSHINE, A SMILE A MILE LONG AND A HAND TO LEAD A CHILD INTO THE WORLD. (Brenda Ysaguirre)

I have thought long and hard on this topic and it blows my mind so I am going to write something that will hurt some mothers and hopeful will get them to change if they can, some won´t be able to, but this is for them to realize THAT THEY ARE HARMFUL AND INSTEAD OF HELPING HAD PROBABLY DESTROYED MORE THAN ONE PROBABLY GOOD HUMAN BEING!!!!

The topic may seem hot. You may wonder what the h... is she talking about? Mothers? Hurt their SONS?? By the time you finish reading it will blow your mind too, I believe.

Well, in this world today we know of a lot of abuse going on where children suffer at the hands of their parents. But what about those mothers who do so to older children and do not realize it? And to top it they have done it before in the past in some other form or fashion.

Mother A
Nice woman, nice family of four. Two sons. Is it possible to be a mother and not have the motherly instinct? Can´t be right? So what happens when the children you bring up into this world end up being failures and break your heart. They become drug addicts and jail birds and you still want to believe you tried your best.Let me tell you right now, your children´s failure will always be your failure.

Mother B
Only son. Shouldn´t do anything. Not a single thing. Hahaha. Stop, look and listen. In this harsh world you better let that boy learn that life is hard. Let him mow the lawn, wash dishes, sweep the house, wash his socks and then gradually promote him to washing his briefs and clothes. He probably has more dirty clothes in the wash bin than anyone else in the house anyway!!! Gone is the day of the prince of the house. Life will teach him to be independent if HIS MOTHER HELPS HIM TO BE INDEPENDENT!!!

Mother C
Lord, preserve us!! This is the mother who failed with the older sons and decides to try to make amends with the new kid on the block. But she goes and does the same darn thing by buying him all he WANTS and needs. All his whims and craving are answered. Mother, my a**. You have helped to destroy a great mind.

DO I REALLY HAVE TO GO ON WITH EXAMPLES???? JUST ABOUT RIGHT NOW SOME MOTHERS ARE SAYING.. SHE IS TALKING ABOUT ME. HOW DOES SHE KNOW ME SO WELL? I DON´T KNOW HER AT ALL. TO BE TRUTHFUL, YOU DON´T HAVE TO KNOW ME. BUT THESE ARE REAL LIVE EXAMPLES I WAS USING HERE OF PEOPLE I KNOW. THAT IS WHY I AM SO PISSED OFF. IF IT WAS JUST THE FICTIOUS MOTHER I COULD BE HAPPY.

A note to mothers everywhere:

In the first place you should not have to buy your child´s friendship, if he is yours by birth or adopted. There is no reason you have to give and give and give. And I am talking about giving to grown men who should be able to fend for themselves. God preserve the mother who makes this mistake and tries to buy the love of the son who should be self reliant by now. YOU HAVE CREATED A MONSTER, WOMAN!!! YOU HAVE CREATED THE BEAST OF ALL BEASTS. In your search for peace you have created chaos. Look around you. Are you proud of what you do? I do not think so. So..... is there something you should be doing. Maybe get a shrink to clear your mind????? I give up. This is too much stress. I do this to myself all the time when I get serious in this blog.

But seriously, please, mothers, BECOME MOTHERS, NOT SLAVES, NOT THE PURSE AND NOT THE PUPPET!!!

Have a great day and God help and bless all the mothers of the world who know the true meaning of motherhood.

ALL THE GOOD WE GET FROM FRUITS AND VEGGIES... FROM GOD, WITH LOVE!!

2009-08-17T16:31:00.000-06:00

It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish... All before making a human. He made and provided what we'd need before we were born. These are best & mo re powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners...

God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
God's Pharmacy! Amazing!

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop mo re than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many mo re look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hor mo nes, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) mo nths to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods ( mo dern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mo bility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the mo vement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.

ONE OF THE BEST

2009-08-04T05:27:00.002-06:00

While the C-5 was turning over its engines, a female crewman gave the G.I.s on board the usual
information regarding seat belts, emergency exits, etc.

Finally, she said, 'Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew
take you safely to Afghanistan '

An old MSgt. sitting in the eighth row thought to himself,
'Did I hear her right? Is the captain a woman? '

When the attendant came by he said 'Did I understand you right? Is the captain a woman?'
'Yes,'! said the attendant, 'In fact, this entire crew is female.'

THIS WILL NOT CHANGE IN BELIZE... AT LEAST NOT TODAY!!

2009-07-31T16:33:00.000-06:00

I keep wondering when things will change in Belize. Well, today I have decided to stop wondering. I have come face to face with a reality that is too much. Things will never change in Belize. That can be good or bad. Depending on what it is you are thinking or doing.

1. Belizean Bad Mind
This will never change. There will always be envy, hatred and jealousy towards each other because we cannot help ourselves. We compare ourselves to others, we want what they have and we want to see them suffer. THAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT BELIZEAN BAD MIND.

2. Jobs SCARCITY
This will never change. We have so many young people coming out of Univeristy and Sixth Form these days and there will NEVER be enough jobs for them to each have at least one! This will create laziness because when the sould seeker of a job realizes there isn´t that dream job he or she was expecting, they will loose heart and ssit back and relax in this jewel called Belize.

3. Crime Rate Going UP
This will not change. Because there are not enough jobs, and because some people prefer to no work, we will have a lot of criminals looking for the easy way to attaining things. Sad but true. We create criminals.

4. The Cost of Living Going UP.
This will not change. All we can do right now is sit back and hurt! Everything is going up except our salaries!! So the shop keeper sees less of us buying in stores and we see less food on our tables. Then the Government goes into schools and say the children are under nourished!! Hell, I wonder why!! Do you?

SO WHAT WILL CHANGE? WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. YOU CAN MAKE A CHANGE. DO YOU WANT TO?
LOOK DEEP WITHIN YOUR HEARTY AND SAY "I CAN MAKE A CHANGE. I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE." THAT IS STEP ONE!

Step two is to get up and be heard. YOU HAVE A VOICE. USE IT. SAY HOW YOU REALLY FEEL. FORGET POLITICS. IT DOES NOT FEED US. IT DOES NOT CLOTH US. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS. SPEAK OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE!!!!

Diabetics can lower heart attack risk

2009-07-30T16:12:00.000-06:00

CAMBRIDGE, England (UPI) -- A meta-analysis found people who have diabetes but maintain low-blood sugar levels are at less risk for heart attacks, researchers in Britain say.

Dr. Kausik Ray of the University of Cambridge and colleagues said the meta-analysis pooled information from five large trials.

The study, published in The Lancet, determined there was a 17 percent reduction in heart attacks and a 15 percent reduction in coronary heart disease. The study also found a more modest trend toward reduction of strokes with intensive control of glucose levels compared with standard care.

The researchers, in contrast to smaller studies that suggested possible harm from better blood sugar control, found no adverse impact on the risk of death from any cause.

The five trials involved more than 33,000 individuals, including 1,497 heart attack cases, 2,318 cases of coronary heart disease and 1,227 strokes.

"Previous studies have been inconclusive, leaving diabetics and their doctors unsure as to whether maintaining lower blood-sugar levels actually benefited the patients," Ray, the lead author, said in a statement.

"Although additional research needs to be conducted, our findings provide insight into the importance of improving glucose levels, which should include lifestyle changes as well as medication."
Copyright 2009 by United Press International

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROLYN ANGELA

2009-06-26T08:32:00.003-06:00

Today is a day I always look back to and remember when my baby girl was born. It is a day I think changed my life forever in a very good way. I may have made many mistakes in my 50 years of life but I can never and will never call the day Carolyn Angela was born as anything other than one of the best days of my life. I have remembered that day, now 29 years later with great love, joy and peace in my heart and soul. It is like it was only yesterday that I held that little baby in my arms for the first time and smiled at her as she looked back at me. She was not a greedy baby and for the first day did not feed at all. I was worried but the nurses told me not to as it was probable that she was full from all the food I had been eating prior to her birth. Tia Brenda was ecstatic that night when Carolyn was born. In the years to follow she was nanny and aunt and grandma to this child that lit up our world. Grandma Ada was also very proud and please with this new addition to the family. Yes, Carolyn Angela, you were and are a blessing that came one June 26th and stayed to light up our world.

Daugther of my life, baby of my heart and child of my soul YOU are everything to me.

You are the sunshine each morning and the stars at night.
You are my mornings battles and my peace at night.
You give my strenght and you give me love.
There is one thing I know, You are a blessing from above.
So on this your birthday I send you this thought,
Knowing and accepting all the joy that you´ve brought.
For the stars in the sky can never shine as bright,
As the child I held on that late June night.

Happy Birthday, baby.
I love you, Mama.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

COME ON, LADIES, WE CAN DO IT!!

2009-06-23T09:59:00.000-06:00

Study: Women underrepresented in science
NEW YORK (UPI) -- A national survey commissioned by L'Oreal USA finds 65 percent of U.S. adults cannot name a single famous female scientist.

The telephone survey, conducted by the Opinion Research Corp, also found 74 percent of U.S. adults believe women are underrepresented in science-related fields.

L'Oreal USA said it commissioned the survey of 1,000 people in April as part of its commitment to raise awareness of women's contributions to science and the need to encourage more women to pursue science-related careers.

Approximately half (48 percent) of those polled said the United States lags behind other nations in terms of investing in scientific research, development and discovery while U.S. adults overwhelmingly believe science has a significant impact on innovation, economic growth and job creation.

The survey also showed 97 percent of U.S. citizens believe women are capable of making significant contributions to scientific research. Nearly nine of 10 (87 percent) survey respondents said more women are needed in science-related fields to ensure scientific and technological progress, while 59 percent said an underrepresentation of women in science-related fields could hinder U.S. advancements in science, as well as in economic growth.

No margin of error was provided for the survey.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

DEPRESSION CAN BE DUE TO PREEMIES

2009-06-22T10:45:00.000-06:00

Preemies linked to mom's depression
SEATTLE (UPI) -- Prepregnancy depression appears to be a risk factor in preterm birth among both black and white mothers, U.S. researchers said.

Amelia Gavin of the University of Washington said black women, however, have nearly two times the odds of having a preterm birth compared to white women.

"Preterm births are one of the most significant health disparities in the United States and the overall number of these births increased from 10.6 percent in 2000 to 12.8 percent in 2005," Gavin said in a statement.

For this study, premature birth was defined as any child born after less than 37 weeks of gestation.

Normal gestation ranges from 38-42 weeks. Data for the study was drawn from a larger longitudinal investigation looking at the risks for cardiovascular disease among more than 5,000 young adults in four metropolitan areas.

The study, published in the Journal of Women's Health, found 18.1 percent of the black women had a preterm birth compared to 8.5 percent of the white women.

This difference may be the result of what she calls "weathering," or accelerated declines in health due to repeated socioeconomic and political factors.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

HAPPY FATHER´S DAY TO ALL THE FATHERS OF THE WORLD

2009-06-21T11:17:00.001-06:00

There is so mauch going on in this world today but TODAY we take time out for the men in this world who through the miraccle of birth have become fathers. Now we know some of you go all the way for your children while others have fallen on the wayside.

To those who need a little push to get back on track I say, "Come on guys. YOU ARE FATHERS. YOU have CHILDREN. YOU can make a difference in their lives."

It can´t be all that hard. After all you marvelled when they were born. You adored their little fingers and toes. So what went wrong. You can never stop being a father once you have become one. The choice is not something you can revoke. So take it like a man. YOU ARE A FATHER. YOU are SPECIAL.

Top those men who have done all and continue to do all for the children they helped to brinmg into this world I say, " Job well done. YOU ARE THE PILLAR ON WHICH YOUR CHILDREN WILL BUILD THEIR OWN FOUNDATIONS. YOU ARE LOVED. YOU GIVE LOVE. YOU brought JOY and HAPPINESS INTO THIS WORLD AND YOU CONTINUE TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR STATUS AS A FATHER. THANK FOR CARING. THANKS FOR BEING A DAD. HAPPY FATHER´S DAY.

To my Dad somewhere in heaven building bridges and buildings, I would like to say, "Thanks dad for making me as strong as you did. Thanks for setting my foundation and thanks for being there for me. I love you even though you are gone. I can nefver forget all the wonderful things you have done for me and all the wonderful times we shared. Siqgy, you are the best dad a girl could have ever asked for. All my love always.

IT´S ALL WITH IKE!!

2009-06-20T11:15:00.000-06:00

Baby boomlet trails Hurricane Ike
HOUSTON (UPI) -- Doctors in the Houston area say the power outage that followed Hurricane Ike last year seems to have led to a miniature baby boom.

Dr. John Irwin, president of Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates, told the Houston Chronicle he has 26 deliveries scheduled for June, a month in which he normally delivers 15 to 20 babies. Other doctors in his practice have seen a similar rise in numbers, he said.

Ike hit the Gulf Coast of Texas Sept. 12, with the eye making landfall on Galveston Island early the next morning. Thousands of people were without power for four days, losing access to television, computers and other modern distractions.

Dr. Rakhi Dimino, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Houston Women's Care Associates, is both an observer and a participant in the baby boom. She told the Chronicle her baby is due June 10.

"What everybody else in Houston was doing," Dimino told the Chronicle when asked how she and her husband spent the days after the storm. "You can only do so much when there's no television, nothing open and there's nowhere to go."

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

13 simple tips for seriously better sex

2009-06-19T22:08:00.002-06:00

Never in the mood? These surprising secrets will have you craving more
Can you remember the last time you couldn’t wait to get home and shimmy between the sheets?
Was it last week, last month? Last... year? We get it: Sometimes it’s easier to give into your excuses — I’m too tired, let’s just do it this weekend, it doesn’t even feel that great to begin with. But we don’t need to tell you that sex is essential for a healthy marriage — and also a healthy you. Research shows that a happy sex life can stamp out stress, reduce heart disease risk, and even improve immunity. But enough of the non-sexy talk. Try just one of these libido-lifting tricks today. You can thank us later.
1. Take a lunchtime stroll
Research shows that the more fit you are, the more sex you’ll crave. In a study of women ages 45 to 55, sexual satisfaction correlated directly to fitness. "The less exercise they got, the lower their desire and sexual satisfaction," says study author Judith R. Gerber, PhD, a psychologist at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
2. Book a rubdown
A pampering massage not only relieves stress... but "the skin-on-skin contact stimulates the sex hormone oxytocin," says Ian Kerner, PhD, author of She Comes First. "The more oxytocin released, the more desire a woman will feel." If you don’t want to spring for a full hour-plus session (which can cost $100 or more), tack on a 10-minute session at the nail salon after a manicure.
3. Read something hot
Skip the evening news and flip through a sexy novel instead.
Erotic literature "can quickly jump-start arousal," says Carol Queen, PhD, a sexologist who works at Good Vibrations, a female-owned sex shop in San Francisco. She recommends the Herotica series, written by women, and "The Diary of Anais Nin."
"Perfect for anyone who's not ready to get into bold four-letter words," says Queen.
4. Get really relaxed
Just a few meditation sessions can jack up your sex drive and speed arousal.
Researchers at Canada's University of British Columbia and Israel's Hadassah University Hospital measured reactions among 24 women watching an erotic film, then again after the subjects had attended three mindfulness meditation courses. Watching the same movie, the women were markedly more turned on than during the first viewing. "Mindfulness can directly change brain processing and allow women to experience arousal more acutely," says study co-author Lori Brotto, PhD.

5. Pop a multi
Too tired to feel sexy? It may be a diet deficiency.
Two overlooked nutrients may be to blame for sex-derailing exhaustion. "Low folate levels can make you feel tired, with no energy for sex," says Martha Morris, PhD, a Tufts University researcher; national surveys show that many women aren't getting enough of this B vitamin. And low iron can deplete brain neurotransmitters, which can lead to lethargy, says Swiss researcher Bernard Favrat, MD. The fix for both problems: a daily multivitamin with 100% of the DV for iron (18 mg) and folate (400 mcg).
6. Break a sweat beforehand
Exercise primes your body to get in the mood.
For some people, exercising too close to bedtime makes it hard for them to sleep. Take advantage of that found energy. "After 35 to 40 minutes of moderate exercise, everything in your body is going right," says Janet Hyde, PhD, a professor of psychology and women's studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Your blood is circulating, your nervous system is firing, so scheduling sex right after you exercise makes for good sex."
7. Smell your way sexy
These surprising scents will move you from the kitchen to the bedroom.
Cucumber, licorice, and baby powder have been shown to turn women on, increasing vaginal blood flow by 13 percent. Pumpkin pie and lavender increase blood flow by 11 percent. Try this: To cap a romantic dinner, serve pumpkin pie and keep a cucumber-scented sachet next to your pillow.
8. Ask about those little blue pills
The same meds that put your partner in the mood may also give your sex drive a lift.

Pills like Viagra increase blood flow to the genital area — something women need for arousal just as much as men do. Though the FDA hasn't approved the pill for women, doctors can prescribe it off-label. Ask your healthcare provider if these meds might help you too.

So if your sex drive stinks because your whoopee lacks whoop or your hormones are running amok, a physical boost may re-ignite interest, says Laura Berman, PhD, founder of the Berman Center. However, if you're slumped because you hate your thighs, resent your husband, or are simply more overworked than worked up, no pill will put you in the mood. It may just give you another headache — a common side effect. Your best bet is to work through those issues.
9. Check your medicine cabinet
Any antidepressants in there? They could be stealing your orgasm.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of drugs that includes Prozac and Zoloft, "are probably the number one cause of anorgasmia [inability to have an orgasm]," says Andrew Goldstein, MD, of the Sexual Wellness Center in Annapolis, MD. They short-circuit your pleasure center by decreasing levels of the brain chemical dopamine (one of the sexual triumvirate, along with estrogen and testosterone). "People on SSRIs can lack that full range of emotion. They don't get very depressed about anything, but they don't get very excited about anything, either," says Goldstein.

If that zombie-like feeling is torpedoing your love life, ask your doctor whether you could switch to Wellbutrin, a drug that raises dopamine levels (preliminary studies show it may improve sexual desire in non-depressed women). One con: Wellbutrin can cause anxiety, which is common in depressed people. If you're taking a shorter-acting SSRI, such as Zoloft or the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Effexor, you may be able — with your doc's okay — to take a short drug holiday. "If you don't take it Friday morning, on Friday night and Saturday you can have intercourse and have an orgasm," says Goldstein.
10. Patch it up
If your sex drive has cooled down — because of hormone abnormalities or surgery — a testosterone patch may help rekindle your fire.
Over half of the 64 women who tried it in a University Hospitals of Cleveland study reported a big boost — nearly twice those with a placebo patch — resulting in four or five additional "satisfying" sexual episodes per month. Keep in mind: The patches are approved only for men, though about 20 percent are prescribed for women off-label.

SHE MUST BE IN BEAUTY SCHOOL!!

2009-06-18T11:10:00.002-06:00

Police: Woman took $1,000 in razor blades
BRADENTON, Fla. (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida said a woman accused of felony grand theft allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of razor blades from a Wal-Mart store.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a report that security cameras recorded Nicole Chlebina, 29, of Bradenton, and another woman, who has not been identified, taking the razor blades from the Sarasota store, the Bradenton Herald reported Tuesday.

The report said Chlebina was charged with the crime after she was arrested Sunday by Bradenton police on an unrelated theft charge.

Chlebina was released from the Manatee County Jail after posting $2,000 bond.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

WHAT MEN WILL DO TO AVOID THE TRUTH!!!

2009-06-17T09:56:00.002-06:00

(See guys, we really don´t TRUST YOU ALL and it is your own fault!!!)

Wife doubts PTSD bigamy excuse
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (UPI) -- A Missouri woman whose husband was cleared of bigamy said she does not believe his claim that post-traumatic stress disorder made him forget his marriage.

Marcella Rivera of Independence said her husband, William, left her and their five children before serving in the Iraq war but they discussed reconciling after he returned from serving and their divorce case was dismissed, KCTV, Kansas City, Mo., reported Thursday.

Rivera said she was shocked when her husband appeared in a 2008 Valentine's Day TV special that featured his marriage to another woman.

Criminal bigamy charges were filed against William Rivera, but Marcella Rivera said she discovered Friday they were dismissed after his lawyer argued the defendant suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The lawyer said the condition caused his client to forget he was still married to his first wife.

"I guess if I truly believe in my heart that he didn't know, then OK, yes, he has PTSD and he didn't know. Iraq totally messed him up. But I know he knew he was married because we had discussed it," she said. "There are real soldiers suffering from PTSD and he's using that as a crutch."

Claude Guidry of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center said memory loss is one of the major symptoms of PTSD.

William Rivera is currently legally married to both women.

"That's what gets me, that he got over on the system. And I don't think that's right," Marcella Rivera said.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO REALIZE - WE CAN BE LED

2009-06-16T22:31:00.002-06:00

NUEVO ELEMENTO QUÍMICO: MUJER
Departamento de Análisis

1.- Análisis Químico:
Elemento: Mujer
Símbolo: Mu
Descubridor: Adán
Masa Atómica: Apropiada en 53.6 kg. (pero varia entre 40 y 150 kg.)
Frecuencia: Cantidades abundantes en todas las áreas urbanas.

2.- Propiedades Físicas
a.- Superficie generalmente cubierta por una capa de pintura
b.- Hierve espontáneamente, se congela por razones desconocidas.
c.- Se derrite si se le da un trato especial
d.- Se vuelve amarga si no se le usa correctamente.
e.- Rara vez se la encuentra en la naturaleza en estado virgen.
f.- Cede bajo presión ejercida en los puntos precisos...

3..- Propiedades Quimicas
a.- Tiene gran atracción por el oro, la plata y una amplia gama de piedras preciosas.
b.- Absorbe grandes cantidades de sustancias caras.
c.- Puede explotar espontáneamente sin previo aviso y sin razón aparente.
d.- Es insoluble en líquidos y su actividad aumenta por la saturación en alcohol etílico.
e.- Es el agente reductor de dinero más poderoso conocido por el hombre.

4.- Usos comunes:
a.- Altamente ornamental, especialmente en autos deportivos.
b..- Puede resultar de gran ayuda para la relajación.
c.- Agente limpiador muy efectivo.

5.- Pruebas realizadas:

a.- La muestra pura se torna rosada cuando se le descubre en su estado natural.
b.- Se torna verde cuando se le coloca junto a una muestra mejor.

6.- Peligros potenciales:

a.- Altamente peligrosa, salvo en manos experimentadas.
b.- Es ilegal poseer más de una, aunque puede tenerse varias en distintos lugares, mientras que no entren en contacto, en cuyo caso es inevitable una violenta explosión.

Advertencias:

a.- No existen dos iguales.
b.- Si bien parece un elemento abundante, se considera un bien escaso pues no se encuentra con facilidad una en buen estado, por lo tanto valore lo que tiene.

Favor dar amplia distribución a este documento,
por su alto valor científico..

A JOKE FOR TODAY

2009-06-12T07:55:00.001-06:00

Pretend Husband and Wife

Through a scheduling mix up, a man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train. It's late, the train is full, and everyone else is already asleep. After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep; the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower.

In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket."

The man leans out and, with a glint in his eye, says, "I've got a better idea ... let's pretend we're married."

"Why not," giggles the woman.

"Good," he replies. "Get your own blanket."

THE GINGHAM DRESS

2009-06-11T19:54:00.000-06:00

A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston and walked timidly without an appointment into the Harvard University President's outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard & probably didn't even deserve to be in Cambridge .

'We'd like to see the president,' the man said softly.

'He'll be busy all day,' the secretary snapped.

'We'll wait,' the lady replied.

For hours the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would finally become discouraged and go away.

They didn't, and the secretary grew frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president, even though it was a chore she always regretted.

'Maybe if you see them for a few minutes, they'll leave,' she said to him!

He sighed in exasperation and nodded. Someone of his importance obviously didn't have the time to spend with them, and he detested gingham dresses and homespun suits cluttering up his outer office. The president, stern faced and with dignity, strutted toward the couple.

The lady told him, 'We had a son who attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere o campus.'

The president wasn't touched. He was shocked.

'Madam,' he said, gruffly, 'we can't put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a cemetery.'

'Oh, no,' the lady explained quickly. 'We don't want to erect a statue. We thought we would like to give a building to Harvard.'

The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and homespun suit, then exclaimed, 'A building! Do you have any earthly idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million dollars in the physical buildings here at Harvard.'

For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. Maybe he could get rid of them now. The lady turned to her husband and said quietly, 'Is that all it cost to start a university? Why don't we just start our own? '

Her husband nodded. The president's face wilted in confusion and bewilderment.

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford got up and walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California where they established the university that bears their name, Stanford University, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.

---- A TRUE STORY by Malcolm Forbes

'People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did.'
'But people will never forget how you made them feel.'

KIDS WILL ALWAYS AMAZE US!!!

2009-06-07T07:51:00.002-06:00

A father watched his young daughter playing in the garden.

He smiled as he reflected on how sweet and pure his little girl was.

Tears formed in his eyes as he thought about her seeing the wonders of nature through such innocent eyes.

Suddenly she just stopped and stared at the ground.

He went over to her to see what work of God had captured her attention.

He noticed she was looking at two spiders mating.

'Daddy, what are those two spiders doing?' she asked.

'They're mating,' her father replied.

'What do you call the spider on top?' she asked.

'That's a Daddy Longlegs,' her father answered.

'So, the other one is a Mommy Longlegs?' the little girl asked.

As his heart soared with the joy of such a cute and innocent question he replied, 'No dear. Both of them are Daddy Longlegs.'

'The little girl, looking a little puzzled, thought for a moment, then lifted

her foot and stomped them flat.

'Well, we're not having any of that shit in our garden' she said.

SOMETHING EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ASPIRINS

2009-06-06T21:46:00.000-06:00

Three aspirin types compared for speed
SAN DIEGO (UPI) -- If you need aspirin to work fast, a U.S. researcher says chewable aspirin shows greater and more rapid absorption.

Dr. Sean Nordt of the University of California in San Diego gave three types of aspirin to a group of volunteer research subjects: regular aspirin swallowed whole, regular aspirin chewed and swallowed and chewable aspirin chewed and swallowed.

Nordt, the study leader, tested blood levels of aspirin to see which route led to the highest aspirin levels in the body.

The chewable aspirin consistently showed greater and more rapid absorption than the regular aspirin -- whether swallowed whole or chewed.

This seemingly quite simple finding could lead to improvements in the care of heart attack patients, Nordt says.

Nordt presented the finding at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine annual meeting in New Orleans.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International

SO, SO BIG AND ALL THAT!!

2009-06-05T20:31:00.000-06:00

252-lb hooker 'one woman demolition job'
BERLIN (UPI) -- Numerous neighbors of a 252-pound prostitute in Berlin are asking a judge to put her out of business because of the shaking of her apartment.

Tenants of the building where Ilnes Lorbach, 36, lives and legally entertains her prostitution clients told the Administrative Court in Berlin the sex worker's lovemaking causes their apartments to shake, the British tabloid The Sun reported Thursday.

One neighbor told the court a pair of valuable Baccarat crystal glasses fell from a shelf and broke as a result of the shaking.

Carolso Hoffmann, who lives next door to Lorbach, compared his living situation to "that film 'Earthquake.'"

"I don't know if the earth moved for her clients but it did for us," he said. "When you have a 100-plus kilo women grappling like a wildebeest with her clients then you know about it, you really do. She's a one-woman demolition job."

Lorbach told the court she is "a mother and as a working woman," attempts to be "as discreet as possible."

The judge in the case reserved judgment for "a later date."

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

Race may have impact on teachers

2009-06-04T20:21:00.000-06:00

ITHACA, N.Y. (UPI) -- A U.S. study found high-quality teachers may tend to leave schools that experience inflows of black students, researchers said.

Study author C. Kirabo Jackson of Cornell University said the study suggests a school's racial makeup may have a direct impact on the quality of its teachers.

"It's well established that schools with large minority populations tend to have lower quality teachers," Jackson said in a statement. "But it is unclear whether these schools are merely located in areas with a paucity of quality teachers, whether quality teachers avoid these schools because of the neighborhood or economic factors surrounding a school, or whether there is a direct relationship between student characteristics and teacher quality."

Jackson said the findings suggest it's not neighborhoods keeping high-quality teachers away.

"This is particularly sobering because it implies that, all else equal, black students will systematically receive lower quality instruction," Jackson said.

The study of the Charlotte-Mecklenberg school district in North Carolina ended its race-based busing program in 2002 and some schools had a large and sudden inflow of black students -- but the racial makeup of the neighborhood and economic factors were the same.

The study, published in the Journal of Labor Economics, found the black teachers were slightly more likely than white teachers to stay in the schools that experienced a black inflow. However, those black teachers who did leave black schools tended to be the highest qualified.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International

Women more sensitive to looks rejection

2009-06-03T08:19:00.000-06:00

BUFFALO, N.Y. (UPI) -- Women are more sensitive than men to appearance rejection, U.S. researchers say.

Lora Park, assistant professor of psychology, graduate student Ann Marie DiRaddo of the University at Buffalo, and Rachel Calogero of the University of Kent in England said the study also finds men and women who had internalized media ideals of attractiveness had higher levels of appearance-based rejection sensitivity than did their peers.

The study, published in the Psychology of Women Quarterly, says no relationship was found between parents' perceptions of attractiveness and study participants' increased sensitivity to appearance-based rejection.

Therefore, peer and media influences, rather than parental influence, play a key role in appearance-based rejection sensitivity, the researchers say.

"There is a lot of research to suggest that physically attractive people are less stigmatized by others in this society, and have significant advantages in many areas of life than those who are viewed as physically unattractive," Park says in a statement.

The study observed 220 of U.S. college students ages 18-33 -- 106 women and 114 men. The subjects completed a series of questionnaires, including scales that assessed the perceived influence of peers and parents on sensitivity to appearance-based rejection, and an assessment of dimensions of media influence related to body image and appearance. Copyright 2009 by United Press International

EATING FRUITS .......

2009-06-02T20:08:00.003-06:00

It's long but very informative :

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruit, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN
EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through
the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals!
You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout he 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing,
blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens
the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!
Can you believe this? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup,warm water or warm beer after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!)

Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack . Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive...

A cardiologist says if everyone who READS this sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

TO ALL THE MARRIED PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO WILL BE GETTING MARRIED

2009-03-31T22:26:00.001-06:00

(I READ THIS AND JUST HAD TO SEND IT SO MORE PEOPLE COULD ENJOY. HAVE A HAPPY DAY!)

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, "I've got something to tell you". She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.

She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why? I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out
what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to a lovely girl called Dew. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt
sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Dew so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Dew. When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did
not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a
month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into our bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that everyday for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door every morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Dew about my wife s divorce conditions. She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mummy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest... I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair
was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her..

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Dew about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday work-out made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily. Suddenly it hit me; she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mum out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day. But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.

I drove to office... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind... I walked upstairs. Dew opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Dew, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished. Then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Dew, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each
other any more. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart. Dew seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.

At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, "I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart".

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank, blah...blah..blah. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!

FOR THE WORKING GIRL

2009-03-19T13:51:00.000-06:00

COMPANY POLICY
Dress Code - It is advised that you come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise. If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise. If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.

Sick Days - We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.

Personal Days - Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturday & Sunday.

Bereavement Leave - This is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for dead friends, relatives or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend to the arrangements. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.

Toilet Use - Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the "Chronic Offenders category". Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sanctioned under the company's mental health policy.

Lunch Break - Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy. Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure. Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.

Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL GREAT PEOPLE WHO READ MY BLOGS

2009-02-14T17:23:00.001-06:00

It has been hard keeping up with my job, studying at the university and having a spa so please forgive me for breaking my promise to write more often. I have just finished 2nd cuatri mester finals so I am exhausted but happy. Have a great day! PEACE, LOVE, HAPPINESS AND LOTS OF SMILES AND KISSES.

HAVE I TOLD YOU GUYS: I AM IN LOVE WITH A WONDERFUL MAN. THIS VALENTINE'S MONTH WILL BE ONE TO BE REMEMBERED.

BRENDA AURORA

IT TAKES A FRIEND, TO ...

2009-02-01T00:17:00.004-06:00

Well ladies, here is February 1st, 2009. One month down and eleven more to go before we say good bye to 2009.

Anyone out there feeling that they have been used or hurt by someone they trusted. Well if you are like that then sit back and read something that I discovered.
Firstly, there is no true friend in this world anymore. Everyone is out to blast someone. Everyone is out to get what they can from someone and everyone have an issue and if they are like some people I met well…… then you are in for a long haul.

I met this woman back in November of 2007 and from what I could see she seem okay. Then in September of 2008 she was back and once again she seemed fine. We became friends and would chat for long period of time. Then I had the bad luck of fining out she is just like all the other women who come around. In fact, because of her my life took a change that I am still trying to comprehend. Today I have stopped talking to her and have avoided being where she is. I need to tell someone that she is not all she pretends to be because she has told me some things that make her to be just like all the other gold diggers around who are out to find what they can get from those who feel they need to help others.

Then she went and did the unforgiveable and she knows what I am talking about. I have no intention of keeping in contact with a fake and now I feel I should tell the person she is using that she is not the woman she wants us to think she is.

What I have to say about this sort of “friendship” is WE DON’T NEED IT. And if the person really does get more from us than we get from them, then we can leave and never look back. I am giving my so called “friend” the silent treatment. I may never visit her home and I may never buy her meal again. She proved to me that she was not a friend and I am sorry but this world is filled with persons who are looking for someone to share good and bad time that we don’t have time for those who lie and cheat.

Something to ponder on:
How do we know if we have a true friend? The signs will be there. You will be able to see it in their actions more times than not. But the bottom dollar is we have to learn to read the signs. They are everywhere.

HEY GIRLFRIENDS. WE KNEW IT ALL ALONG

2009-01-25T23:17:00.001-06:00

Girls, boys agree girls worker harder
NEW YORK (UPI) -- The presidential election has resulted in girls and boys having an increased awareness of the barriers that face women, a U.S. survey indicates.

Fifty-nine percent say the election increased their confidence in being able to achieve their goals in the future, while 55 percent say the election has increased their comfort level in speaking up and expressing their opinions.

Both boys and girls increased their appreciation for the difficulties that women face. Forty-three percent of girls say they strongly believe "girls have to work harder than boys in order to gain positions of leadership," a statement that 25 percent of girls agreed with just a year ago.

The percentage of girls who believe that "today both men and women have an equal chance of getting a leadership position" has declined from 35 percent to 24 percent between 2007 and 2008.

The percentage of girls who believe that "in our society, it is more difficult to become a leader for a woman than a man," increased from 23 percent in 2007 to 37 percent in 2008.

The percentage of girls who say they believe that "today both men and women have an equal chance of getting a leadership position" has declined from 35 percent to 24 percent between 2007 and 2008.

The survey was conducted Nov. 11-Dec. 2, 2008, by the market research firm Fluent. The survey consisted of online interviews with 3,284 people ages 13 and 17. No margin of error was provided.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CAROLYN AND CIARRA

2009-01-02T01:07:00.001-06:00

Dearest Carolyn,
This was the first year I was unable to be with you all for Christmas and New Years Day is here and I am filled with so much love and wishes for you. Daughter, you have been and will always be the joy of my life. You have been loved from the moment I found out I was carrying you in my womb. The love your father and I had for each other and the love we had when you arrived was special.

Over the years I became a single parent and that did not stop me from seeing you through high school, Sixth Form and University. Today you are thousands of miles away in Georgia, USA but you remain in my heart as the ray of sunshine that has brightened and guided me over the years.

I wish you all the best, Bibs. If Tia Brenda and Chichi were alive I know they would be so proud of all that you have achieved. I know that I am proud of you and have always been proud of you. Your successes are my successes. Keep on attaining that star that shines in your eyes and heart.

As we move into 2009, I look forward to seeing you and being with you. Keep on smiling and joking and being the best friend a mother could ask for. Baby girl, you are my greatest achievement. You are the best poem I have ever written, the best song I have ever sung and the best speech I have ever given. Reach for the unreachable and remember that you can be all you want to be.

Just say I CAN and you will be surprised at how much you will be able to do.

I love you and always will.
Mama

Ciarra, my little princess,
From the first moment I held you in my arms I knew you were grandma's girl. You are my joy and my peace. You are my blooming lily, my walking happiness. God Bless you my little angel. You are loved and you are cared for. Keep on making us proud of you. Keep on smiling and keep on learning.

Your journey of life has just begun. You have much to achieve and you will!

I love you and I miss you.

Grandma's special little star, know this: I will always be there for you. Reach out and take my hand.

All my love and kisses,
Grandma Brenda

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!! PEACE ON EARTH!

2009-01-01T01:02:00.000-06:00

Here's hoping 2008 was a great year for you and wishing you all the best for 2009. Thank you for reading my blogs and for commenting.
At this time I wish you all a safe and prosperous 2009.
God Bless and keep you and your family safe.
Ms B

IT'S NEW YEAR'S EVE. ARE YOU READY FOR 2009?

2008-12-31T11:07:00.001-06:00

Success comes to he who is willing to work hard, fight a good fight and sacrifice everything when necessary. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

As we near the end of another year we are faced with many new challenges. The economical situation at home and abroad dims the festive moment. If what the analysts are saying is true, we can look forward to a new year filled with more hardship as more people lose there jobs and many others graduate into a world that offers very little for them. Only the strong will survive. Only those who know the true meaning of sacrifice will succeed. Only the fearless will attain the satisfaction of a hard day's work for a well earned pay.

I do not mean to dampen the eve of New Year's Eve. I only want to make sure we all understand that there will be a lot of hardship but that we can win the battle in the New Year if we use stamina and sacrifice.

Good Luck to everyone and do have a Happy New Year. Go out or just stay at home and eat some grapes (12 actually to follow the Spanish tradition of one for each month of the year. You eat them just before midnight and our ancestors believed it would give you a good year.)

Have a Blessed New Year. Remember, we can make 2009 all it was meant to be if we work hard and sacrifice when necessary.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

IT'S BOXING DAY!! PRESENTS! PRESENTS! PRESENTS!

2008-12-26T11:17:00.000-06:00

When you live in two worlds like I now do it is hard for me to say hi from Belize and not from Mexico. This past year has been one of growth, sorrow, happiness, fulfilment and progress. We look at the world today and we are fortunate to just be alive. There are so many less fortunate so while we want to complain about not being able to buy this and that, we must stop and think that there are many who have no where to sleep and no food to eat. No one to tell them "I Love You", "I care for you" and all the things we take for granted in our everyday existence.

As Christmas comes around once more we are singing and feeling the spirit of Christmas. BUT ARE WE REALLY BEING CHRISTIANS? ARE WE REALLY LOVING EACH OTHER? THE TIME HAS COME. THIS IS THE REASON FOR MERRIMENT BUT IT IS ALSO THE REASON TO DO BETTER. LET US LOOK AROUND US AND TRY TO HELP AT LEAST ONE LESS FORTUNATE HUMAN BEING. THIS WORLD IS OURS AND WHAT WE DO WITH IT WILL BE PASSED DOWN TO OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. REMEMBER, LOVE IS ALL IT TAKES.

LOVE, PEACE, JOY,
BRENDA

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY HANNAKAH!! FELIZ NAVIDAD!!! FROM PREHISPANICO IN COROZAL, BELIZE AN CHETUMAL MEXICO

2008-12-25T11:03:00.002-06:00

THIS IS PREHISPANICO COCOON SPA IN COROZAL TOWN. AS WE CONTINUE TOCONSTRUCT MORE PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE. COME VISIT US AND LEAVE WITH AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

GREETINGS TO ALL BLOGGERS AND READERS

2008-12-24T11:00:00.000-06:00

To all the bloggers and readers who surf the net and read my blogs I want to thank you for doing so this year and I would like at this time to wish you and your loved ones a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

Have a wonderful holiday and of possible reach out to someone in need. Remember if we give love we will get it back in some form or fashion.

Let us teach our young people that giving is better than receiving.

God Bless Us Everyone!

Brenda

Note: for those of you in Belize or those of you who will be visiting Belize, I have opened a health spa in Corozal Town, Belize on the Bay. It is called Prehispanico and is a branch of Abel's Spa that he has in Chetumal. We offer massage therapy with temazcal. It is good for stress, tiredness, relaxation, and insomnia. The treatment is approximately 2 hours long depending on your condition and is for $50.00 BZ. We are building a huge Temazcal in my garden that can hold about 24 people who will sweat to herbs and oils. It is good for many illnesses. Drop in and see for your selves. Appointments are necessary so call us at 607 8315, 607 8759, 422 0259 and 422 0346. The first cell phone number and house number are mine. We have available one male and one female doing the massages at this time. Eventually this spa will have many other features. I will keep you posted. Photos will be set on next blog. Once again, Merry Christmas from our home to yours.
B

THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME

2008-12-19T01:21:00.000-06:00

A lot has changed since I last wrote. I became a student at the University UNID en Chetumal, Q.Roo, Mexico in the day sessions, I still am Director of CCC ACE and CJC ACE, I have opened a Health SPA in Corozal Town, Belize and my once calm world now is filled with work, friends, problems, sleepless nights, in all A NEW LIFE. While much has changed, much has remained the same and for that I am gratedul. I thank all those who give meaning to my life: my daughter, Carolyn, my granddaughter, Ciarra, Miya, my son-in-law, Triccia, my stepdaughter and Abel, the light in my world and the brain behind many of the wonderful things that I now experience.

As this year comes to an end, I give love to all my readers, friends and family b=for being a part of my life. Thank you for being there and for being energy to my sometimes tired bones. Life is a miracle of people, places and things. How we live it makes it worth living or worth dying for.

The Man who walks this world alone has nothing while the Man who struggles down the path with the help of family and friends lives a life of many splendours. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre aka Brenda Izaguirre Gill)

AFTER THE STORM- PLEASE HELP BELIZE

2008-10-30T09:14:00.001-06:00

For the time being the rains have stopped and now we have a cold front over Belize. However, all is not over. Now is the time of recovery. The people in the areas that had the flooding ae still suffering. Many are still not in their homes and many have lost most of their personal properties.

NOW IS THE TIME WHEN WE HAVE TO GIVE A HELPING HAND.

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE RELIEF ORGANIZERS WHO ARE GOING TO TAKE FOOD, MEDICINES AND CLOTHING ( AMONG OTHER THINGS) TO THOSE WHO NOW NEED OUR HELP.

In an effort to assist our brothers and sisters who have suffered so much in the past weeks, the YO PUEDO GROUP OF COROZAL and CCC ACE and CJC ACE have initiated a drive to collect non-persishable goods and clothing. THIS IS THE TIME WHEN WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER. LET US GIVE FROM THE HEART.

TO MY READERS ABROAD, YOU TOO CAN HELP. YOUR MONETARY DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO THE RED CROSS OF BELIZE OR GET IN CONTACT WITH ME AT 501-607-8315 (3pm to 31am Belize time) OR AT 00521-983-131-5669 FROM 7AM TO 11AM (Mexico time).

Thank you and God Bless.

THE POWER OF A WOMAN

2008-09-02T14:32:00.003-06:00

"Then was woman made the greatest thing in this world. She was given the power to bring into this world offsprings that would multiply and the nation would grow and the people would have leaders and friends, and colleagues and life would be worth while." (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

Perfect lines that tell us that we as WOMEN have a right to be here and that we are the reason so much happens in this world.

Ladies, look at yourselves and see the power of a woman who can move mountains, claim hearts and destroy those who try to destroy us. We are POWER. We are LIFE. We are EARTH. WE ARE!!!

You must look at yourself and see the real YOU. You must be able to say everyday, "I AM WOMAN. I AM FREE. I CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS THAT IS NEEDED TO BE DONE!"

Have a great day and remember:
"The power of a woman is as strong as she is." (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

COUNLDN'T THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER OF BELIZE BE A WOMAN?

2008-09-01T14:05:00.003-06:00

I WAS THINKING. WHAT IF THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER OF BELIZE WAS A WOMAN?

LADIES OUT THERE, DON'T YOU THINK IT IS TIME FOR US TO HAVE MORE THAN AN AVERAGE SAY IN THE RUNNING OF THINGS IN BELIZE?

AR YOU READY? I KNOW I AM.

YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND REMEMBER THIS IS THE MONTH OF PATRIOTIC CELEBRATIONS IN BELIZE.
LET US UNITE FOR A BETTER BELIZE AND ONE WHERE FREEDOM WILL FOREVER REIGN.

MUCH LOVE,
Brenda

TU EDAD Y COMIENDO EN RESTAURANTES

2008-08-31T14:02:00.002-06:00

YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT

Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but

your waiter may know!

YOUR AGE BY DINER & RESTAURANT MATH

This is pretty neat

DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!

It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read.

Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!

This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat.

(more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)

3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758...

If you haven't, add 1757.

6.. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.

You should have a three digit number

The first digit of this was your original number. (I.e., How many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.)

The next two numbers are

YOUR AGE ! ------ (Oh YES, it is!)

THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2008) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS

WHY DRINKING IS DANGEROUS FOR WOMEN

2008-08-30T14:01:00.000-06:00

Greece dangerous for British women
ATHENS, Greece (UPI) -- So many British women have been sexually assaulted in Greece the Foreign Office has launched a campaign to educate tourists about the danger.

So far this year, 41 women have been attacked, The Daily Mail reported. Police in Greece say the number of reported assaults on British women this year has run at about 10 per month during the peak tourist season, and they expect that by Sept. 15, the number will have surpassed the previous record of 48 set in 2005-2006.

Relative to the number of British tourists, Greece appears to be the most dangerous place in the world for women. Greek police say British men, usually drunk, are responsible for the largest number of attacks, followed by Eastern European immigrant workers and then by Greeks.

Greek police describe British women as more likely to drink heavily than other tourists and also more naive about strangers. They say many rapes may not be reported.

The Foreign Office has begun distributing beer mats, posters and leaflets in resorts where British tourists congregate, warning women of the potential dangers.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

IRAQ WOMEN GO FOR THE POLICE FORCE

2008-08-28T14:00:00.000-06:00

Female cop class unprecedented in Iraq
KIRKUK, Iraq (UPI) -- An unprecedented number of Iraqi women have started training to become police officers at the Kirkuk Police Academy, officials say.

The 37 female recruits who began their training Saturday are the first women at the academy in a year and their numbers are unprecedented, the American Forces Press Service reported Monday.

An academy officer said female officers are badly needed because Muslim customs do not allow men to touch women. The female officers will allow searches of women at checkpoints and government buildings, he said.

In addition, the academy officer said, "women think differently than men. They will bring fresh ideas to how we conduct business."

For the recruits, becoming a police officer is both a chance to earn a good wage and to serve their country. They hold no truck with terrorists.

"Terrorists are not welcome in the province of Kirkuk," said one 29-year-old recruit who goes by the name Intesar. "They are not Iraqis; they are not Muslim. It is not our way. They are mad."

An Iraqi police recruit earns about 185,000 Iraqi dinars monthly -- about $81 in U.S. currency -- and after graduating will make 500,000 dinar -- about $360.

The female recruits must meet the same standards as men to graduate.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

SOM MEN JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND WOMEN

2008-08-26T13:59:00.000-06:00

Guy's rights' lawyer hits women's studies
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- A lawyer who describes himself as a "guy's rights" advocate has filed a lawsuit over the women's studies program at Columbia University in New York.

Roy Den Hollander, an alumnus of the Columbia Business School who practices in Manhattan, has already sued New York nightclubs, claiming that "ladies nights" are unconstitutional. Another pending suit is aimed at the federal Violence Against Women Act.

Den Hollander said that the university is using federal aid to spread a "religionist belief system called feminism," The New York Times reports. He also called women's studies "a bastion of bigotry against men."

In his practice, Den Hollander spends much of his time representing men in litigation, The Times said, and describes himself as specializing in "anti-feminist cases or guys' rights cases."

In addition to Columbia, the suit names as defendants the U.S. Department of Education and three New York state agencies, the Board of Regents, the Department of Education and the Higher Education Services Corp.

In the lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Manhattan, Den Hollander demands that the university either start a men's studies program or shut women's studies down.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

HPV VACCINE NOT SWAYING MOTHERS

2008-08-24T13:57:00.000-06:00

Sex doesn't sway mothers on HPV vaccine
GALVESTON, Texas (UPI) -- The view that many moms don't get daughters vaccinated against human papillomavirus because they oppose sex before marriage is untrue, a U.S. study indicates.

Study lead author Susan Rosenthal of the University of Texas Medical Branch said a federal advisory committee recommends all females ages 11 to 12 routinely receive the HPV vaccine. Some critics oppose mandatory vaccinations because of concerns they would promote sexual activity.

The researchers surveyed 153 mothers and guardians of daughters ages 11 to 17 who visited a pediatric clinic in Galveston, Texas, in 2007 and 2008.

The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, said a statistical analysis found that the women's views on sexuality and intercourse before marriage had little to do with their vaccine decisions.

"The families who are struggling with what to do about this vaccine are focused on issues like safety" instead of sexual morality, Rosenthal said said in a statement. "They want us to have more experience with it and have it used by more people"

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

WOMEN GO FOR OBAMA

2008-08-22T13:55:00.002-06:00

Pelosi predicts women will unify for Obama
DENVER (UPI) -- U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi says female Democratic leaders will be key to Barack Obama's presidential chances.

Creating unity with disgruntled supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton can be achieved, she added. Other female leaders in the party will also come out strongly for Sen. Obama, D-Ill., during this week's Democratic National Convention, Pelosi told a Saturday luncheon in Denver sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, The Hill reported.

"I believe that women will see that they have the most to gain by the election of Barack Obama and the most to lose by the election of John McCain," Pelosi said.

The differences between Obama and Sen. McCain, R-Ariz., are like "night and day" on issues such as health care, education and the war in Iraq, she said.

"I am very sure that we will leave this convention with all the enthusiasm in the world and the greatest unity," Pelosi said.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

WOMEN GO FOR OBAMA

2008-08-22T13:55:00.001-06:00

POETRY OF THE DAY FROM BRENDA AURORA YSAGUIRRE

2008-08-20T07:37:00.003-06:00

BELIEVE IN "YOU"
Life is changing every day,
It is harder some will say.
It is exactly what we make of it,
We just have to keep our wit.

Life is a game and we are players all,
It may lead us if we listen to the call.
It can make us do the things we should,
And make us do the things we could.

Life is not impossible, my friend,
So don't throw in the towel, just count to ten.
There is much that you can do,
If you only have faith in YOU!

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2008 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

EL MIGRANO ES ALGO SERIO

2008-08-19T07:35:00.001-06:00

Your Health: Migraine Sufferers Face Higher Risk of Serious Disease
Rallie McAllister, M.D., M.P.H.
Migraines are more than just occasional, minor headaches. Not only do they produce significant pain and suffering in susceptible individuals, they’re also linked to a higher risk of stroke.

Studies show that among all migraine sufferers, including men and women, the risk of experiencing a stroke is more than double that of people without the condition. Recent research suggests that the risk of stroke among female migraineurs is especially high.

The latest findings from the Women’s Health Study demonstrated that compared to women without the condition, those who had migraines at least once a week were three times more likely to have a stroke. The study followed nearly 28,000 women age 45 and older for more than 12 years.

Although the exact cause of migraine headaches remains a topic of intense scientific debate, most experts agree that the condition is related to a disordered function of nerves, blood vessels and neurotransmitters in the brain. Regardless of the cause, migraines are considered to be a lifelong condition of recurring headaches that can strike as often as several times a week or as infrequently as once a year.

Migraine headaches can affect anyone, but they’re roughly three times more common in women than in men. More than two-thirds of cases occur in women between the ages of 15 and 55.

Approximately 30 percent of migraineurs experience a phenomenon called an “aura” before or during the headache. The most common form of aura is a visual illusion of bright flashes of light that appear as stars or sparks, or as complex geometric patterns that shimmer across the visual field.

The associated headaches are often so intense that they send their victims scurrying to the nearest dark, quiet place. In addition to pain, migraine sufferers typically experience overwhelming nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and noise.

In most cases, the onset of symptoms is associated with specific substances or situations called triggers. Common triggers for migraines include stress, fatigue and hunger.

Cheese, chocolate, alcohol and the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) may also be to blame. Among women, hormonal fluctuation -- especially around the time of menstruation -- is an important trigger.

The results of a study conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University’s Headache Center in Philadelphia suggest that women are twice as likely to experience migraines with aura during the first two days of their menstrual cycles compared to the remainder of the month. The researchers also noted that women have a significantly lower risk of having migraines during the time of ovulation, which typically occurs around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

Although migraines are relatively common, drugs designed specifically for the treatment of the condition are few in number. Many medications prescribed for the treatment of migraines, including painkillers and anti-nausea medications, are extremely sedating. For some individuals, the treatment of migraines can be just as incapacitating as the condition itself.

Fortunately, the frequency and severity of migraine headaches can be reduced by implementing a few preventive strategies. Avoiding known migraine triggers is an excellent place to start, and taking a few key nutritional supplements may help even more.

A number of studies suggest that because migraineurs have low magnesium levels, taking supplemental magnesium can be an important part of an effective migraine-prevention program. Magnesium is known to help regulate serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in the onset of migraine symptoms.

Many foods are rich in magnesium, including dark green vegetables, whole grains, beans, bananas and seafood. For individuals with a magnesium deficiency, however, eating a well-balanced diet isn’t sufficient.

Taking a nutritional supplement containing the mineral may be most beneficial. In recommended doses of 400 to 600 milligrams daily, magnesium supplements are generally safe and well tolerated by healthy individuals, with the most common side effect being diarrhea.

In addition to magnesium, vitamin B2 and an herb known as feverfew have long been used in the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches. The recommended dose of vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is typically 400 mg a day.

In clinical trials, migraine sufferers who took feverfew extract on a regular basis enjoyed a significant reduction in the frequency of migraine attacks. When they did experience headaches, they reported less severe pain, nausea and vomiting.

Nutritional supplements won’t necessarily cure migraines, but for migraineurs in search of relief, they could make the condition far more bearable.

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Rallie McAllister is a board-certified family physician, speaker and the author of several books, including “Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom’s Guide to Keeping You and Your Kids Trim.” Her website is www.rallieonhealth.com. To find out more about Rallie McAllister and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

Copyright 2008 Creators Syndicate Inc.

WOULD YOU ENTER THE BATHROOM WITH THIS PAINTING ON THE FLOOR?

2008-08-18T07:29:00.001-06:00

I WOULDN'T! REALLY SCARY, ISN'T IT?

MY NINE NAMES - A FUN ACTIVITY

2008-08-17T05:48:00.005-06:00

My Nine Names (this is fun!)
1. YOUR REAL NAME
BRENDA

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle.)
Breizzle

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal)
PurpleDog

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME:(your middle name and street you live on/or
neighborhood if it's a number)
Aurora139

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)
Ysabr

6. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite drink).
Greenchiva

7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of a siblings first name,and last letter of your moms first name).
Rayirda

8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names):
Ulrica Raymond

9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets).
Blackneron

Now copy, paste, and send on to all your crazy friends

GOOSEY, GOOSEY GANDER

2008-08-16T05:45:00.001-06:00

What's unique about goose familes?
A rarity in birds, geese are among the very few in which the family stays together at the end of the breeding season. Parents and the young raised during the summer establish strong family bonds and do not break up for about a year. In the fall, geese migrate in flocks that contain other family units, and each family stays together on the wintering grounds.

DID YOU KNOW: RED LETTER DAYS???

2008-08-15T05:39:00.002-06:00

When did we first see "red letter days?"
According to legend, the phrase "a red letter day" dates back to 1704, when holy days were marked in red letters in church calendars.

MINI-COWS??? WOULD YOU???

2008-08-14T05:36:00.002-06:00

Mini-cows at home in British backyards
LONDON (UPI) -- Hundreds of families across Britain have begun raising miniature cattle in their backyards in light of rising food prices, farmers say.

Sue Farrant, whose family has purchased four Dexter miniature cattle for their home in the county of Kent, says the animals offer a way for households to save money on food in the long run, The Sunday Times of London said.

"With high food prices, they are actually quite an attractive option if you like producing your own food," Farrant said. "Both my husband and I have full-time jobs so we're keeping them on the side as an interest."

Farrant says the small cows are renowned for the quality of their meat and the bovines are essentially care-free as long as they have grass on which to graze, the Times reported.

"As long as you've got plenty of grass, they will be fine," she told the newspaper. "You don't really have to feed them."

The cattle species was initially bred in Ireland during the 1800s and has been credited with being able to supply an entire household with milk for a year.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

READERS OF THE WORK OF SIR WALTER SCOTT ARE INFORMED

2008-08-13T05:33:00.002-06:00

Rejected Scott works to be published
EDINBURGH, Scotland (UPI) -- A Scottish university press has resurrected Sir Walter Scott's last two works, written after he had three strokes and rejected for publication by his family.

"The Siege of Malta" and the never completed "Bizarro" were written in 1831 and 1832 as Scott, racked by ill health, struggled to make money to pay his debts. His son-in-law and publisher decided after his death that they should not be made public, The Scotsman reports.

John Buchan, the Scottish writer best known for "The Thirty-Nine Steps," read them while researching a Scott biography in the 1930s and agreed they should not be published.

"It may be hoped that no literary resurrectionist will ever be guilty of the crime of giving them to the world," he said.

The University of Edinburgh Press is publishing both books in a single volume. Editors have worked from Scott's manuscripts, now in the collection of the New York Public Library, struggling to correct spelling and grammar that had deteriorated because of the strokes.

"The Siege of Malta" is a mixture of history and fiction about the defense of the island against Muslim invaders while "Bizarro" is the story of an Italian bandit.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

UGLY IS POPULAR THIS YEAR!!!

2008-08-12T05:27:00.002-06:00

Ugly lamps star of Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UPI) -- Lamps so ugly most people wouldn't dare dream to decorate their homes with them were the toast of the town at this year's Kentucky State Fair, organizers say.

Patty Schnatter, who served as master of ceremonies for Lynn's Paradise Cafe's Ugly Lamp Contest at the fair Saturday, said contestants from various states produced lamps of unspeakable horrors in pursuit of first place, The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal reported.

"We really have a good time with it. It's a blast," Schnatter said. "You never know what will come in."

One lamp entered by Chris McQueen of Jeffersonville, Ind., featured a variety of holiday and celebratory themes and the participant said he was shocked his "hideous" entry fell short of a top spot.

"I thought for sure we had it in the bag," McQueen said. "I mean, this thing is hideous."

The Courier-Journal said the grand prize went to a lamp with an American eagle base and a shade made of old ties.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

JOKE OF THE DAY

2008-08-11T05:25:00.002-06:00

Drive Fast
Did you hear about the 83 year old woman who talked herself out of a speeding ticket by telling the young officer that she had to get there before she forgot where she was going?

SOFT, JUICE DRINKS CAN GIVE YOU DIABETES

2008-08-10T07:46:00.000-06:00

BOSTON (UPI) -- Daily consumption of soft drinks and fruit drinks is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in African-American women, U.S. researchers said.

Lead author Julie Palmer of the Boston University School of Public Health examined data from the Black Women's Health Study -- an ongoing prospective study of 59,000 African-American women from all parts of the United States that included information on height, weight, demographic characteristics, medical history, usual diet and other factors. Every two years, follow-up questionnaires requested updated information on lifestyle factors, occurrences of diabetes and other serious illnesses.

The researchers found 2,713 participants developed diabetes during the first 10 years of follow-up in the study.

The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found women who consumed two or more soft drinks a day had a 24 percent increase in incidence of diabetes relative to women who drank less than one soft drink per month. A similar association was observed for sweetened fruit drinks, with a 31 percent increase observed for two or more servings per day relative to less than one per month.

"The public should be made aware that sweetened fruit drinks are not a healthy alternative to soft drinks with regard to risk of type 2 diabetes," Palmer said.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

VAGINAL MICROBICIDE GELS HELP PREVENT HIV

2008-08-09T07:43:00.002-06:00

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The use of vaginal microbicide gels may help protect women against sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, U.S. researchers said.

Ronald S. Veazey of Tulane National Primate Research Center in New Orleans successfully used vaginal gels containing the fusion inhibitory peptide T-1249 to protect rhesus macaque monkeys against vaginal transmission of multiple strains of simian/human HIV, or SHIV.

The study, published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that vaginal microbicide containing fusion inhibitors remain a potential method for protecting women against infection by HIV type 1 during sexual intercourse.

"Here we have shown that the vaginal application of gel-formulated T-1249 can protect rhesus macaques from infection by three different SHIV challenge viruses," the researchers said in a statement. "The protection we observed was dose-dependent and at the higher concentration, robust, in that all the test animals resisted infection."

Fusion inhibitors such as T-1249 operate to inhibit infection by preventing glycoprotein molecules on HIV particles from binding to their receptors on the surface of the immune cell. The T-1249 peptide is a fusion inhibitor that targets one of the main cellular receptors that HIV uses to infect cells in the mucosal surface.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT

2008-08-08T07:38:00.003-06:00

Hour of exercise needed to keep weight off
PITTSBURGH (UPI) -- Overweight or obese women may need 55 minutes of exercise a day five days weekly to sustain a weight loss of 10 percent over two years, U.S. researchers say.

John M. Jakicic of the University of Pittsburgh and colleagues enrolled 201 overweight and obese women in a weight-loss intervention from 1999-2003. All the women were told to eat 1,200-1,500 calories per day. They were then assigned to one of four groups based on physical activity amount -- burning 1,000 calories versus 2,000 calories per week and intensity -- moderate versus vigorous.

After six months, women in all four groups had lost an average of 8 percent to 10 percent of their initial body weight. However, most weren't able to sustain this weight loss.

The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found 25 percent of individuals who did maintain a loss of 10 percent or more over two years reported performing more physical activity -- an average of 1,835 calories per week or 275 minutes per week over the baseline level of activity -- than those who lost less weight.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

MY REFLECTIONS FOR LIVING TODAY

2008-08-07T08:12:00.004-06:00

Today I am writing my 181st post for this blog. I do it for enjoyment and in the hope that readers will learn and have something they can reflect on at times.

I am told I have a strong voice for most of these blogs are filled with powerful words and suggestions. I am just being me and I hope that people will understand what it means to be themselves and what it means to LOVE THEMSELVES.

I find that these days very little of the negative things of this world can affect me. I find that I am happy the way I am and that material things do not complete a person. I am happy for who I am and I am proud to be whom I have become.

I hope that everyone can realize that life is a wonderful experience that we must cherish and because we are unaware of how long we will be on this earth, we MUST enjOy it to the fullest. We MUST do things that make us happy. We MUST be at peace with ourselves. IF on the path to that happiness others are affected and they don't share your belief then sadly you MUST leave them behind. If they are affected and they join you in enjoying themselves and others then BRAVO! You have done what you could. You have added another person to the world of LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS! Life is precious. Life is living daily with the realization that tomorrow may never come. Life is POWER!

Have a great day and may you enjoy it to the fullest.

I told you I was back! THERE IS POWER IN THE WOMAN!

Thank you for reading.
Brenda Aurora

INVADING ONE'S PRIVACY

2008-08-06T08:03:00.002-06:00

To invade one's home and steal one's possession is the work of the ignorant who does not realize that asking for something is easier than stealing it. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

When it occurs it is so sad,
It is something that makes you mad.
It can never be erased from your mind,
For on it you will always reside.

They come in when you are off guard,
And what they do is really hard.
They invade your privacy and your peace.
They let you feel fear and anger you release.

For every right that they make wrong,
For every weakness that they make strong,
I hope they pay for what they do,
And I hope that justice can come through.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2008 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

YOU CAN ALL HELP THROUGH SENDING THIS INFO AS AN EMAIL TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU KNOW

2008-08-05T08:06:00.003-06:00

Dear Blog Reader,
The following email message is of great importance. KINDLY READ, COPY AND PASTE TO YOUR EMAIL AND FORWARD TO AS MANY PERSONS AS YOU CAN SO WE CAN HELP THIS MOTHER TO CARE FOR HER CHILDREN.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
Brenda

EMAIL INFO:

Dear Reader

I am a single mother of four kids: ages five, three and a half, 17 months, and a two week old baby girl. God has blessed me with three beautiful, healthy children. Until recently, things were going great for us even though we struggled financially at times (my part-time job was not enough to support us).

Then, the tragedy struck on January 13th. My oldest, Matt, got hit by a car while playing outside. ( The driver was never found - it was a hit and run). After agonizingly long weeks of hospitalization, we did not think he would live but thank god he is alive right now ... but barely. He is still in the hospital in a comatose condition. Doctors say he will be a vegetable for the rest of his life, if he ever comes out of the coma - his brain is too damaged for him to live a normal life. My insurance coverage ran out and I can't afford the hospital bills. Right now, I owe the hospital over $500,000 dollars soo far.

Shortly after the accident happened, my 87-year-old grandmother, with whom I was really close to(she raised me as a child), suffered a stroke and could not live on her own anymore. I took her in.

All of this happened while I was pregnant with Carissa. Therefore, this severe stress that I've been through caused Carissa to be born a premie with Down's syndrome as well as chronic colitis. She is also missing fingernails on her right hand. She is in the hospital as well because she needs to be monitored 24/7. Right now I am at the lowest point of my life. I don't have a job. I'm taking care of three sick family members that are so dear to me, and it is a full time job. I can't afford to pay for my tiny apartment. My car got taken away because I couldn't make the payments, not to mention the debt with the hospital!

I know you are not obligated to do anything. You are free to delete this email without giving it a second thought, but please listen to the cry from a mother's heart! We worked out a deal with AOL where for every 12 forwards I will get 15 cents. Please don't harden your heart. If you can spare the time, then send this email to everyone on your list. This is crucial for our survival!! God bless you all!

Sincerely,

Debbie Shwartz

FACTORS IN A NEGATIVE WORLD

2008-08-04T21:11:00.003-06:00

Hi there reader,
Today is already the fourth of August and what do you know, nothing is very much different from yesterday. We got up this morning and had breakfast, worked around the house, went to our jobs; if we work outside our homes, and we will probably do something to make someone think we are worthless. On a hold, we cannot worry about petty things. The world is huge. Internal and external factors will forever appear.
Carry yourself with pride and dignity and ignore those who would be sores. You do not need to associate yourself with negative beings or vibes.
Be positive and life will probably give you a few laughs.
Have a great day.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

2008-08-03T19:35:00.003-06:00

Many years ago a man walked down a narrow street in search of a house he could only picture in his mind from a childhood long gone.

The house had been a light blue and he had lived there with his mom and dad and elderly grandma.

Now it seem he was not going to be able to find this house he kept stored up in his mind for so long. There was no light blue house in sight. Wht should he do?

Suddenly a thought came to him to ask the young girl who was walking towards him with a smile on her face.

But before he could ask her his question, the young woman asked him one of her own.

"Kind sir, I can tell you are from these parts. Could you tell me where I can fine the Williams family?"

"I am really sorry, my dear, but I am lost myself. I am looking for the Carter family and I don't recgnize this place at all. It has been a long time since I as last here."

I am not going to continue this story. What I want to show is that sometimes we think other people can help us but most times we have got to help ourselves.
Man ia a funny character. He does not understand that there are things right in front of him that can help him or destroy him. Sometimes we do things that we shouldn't and sometimes we fail to realize that which is right in front of us is all we need to make our lives better. LIFE IS STRANGE. LIFE IS WHAT WE MAKE OF IT.

All I am telling you today is to try and make the most of the life you have been given. Be happy and try to show a positive attitude in all you do and say and think. It wil make your like easier, happier and safer.

Have a great day. AUGUST IS THE MONTH OF PREPARATION FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

TRUE FRIENDS OR NOT

2008-08-02T17:58:00.003-06:00

IF YOU ARE FACED WITH REALITY AND IT SEEMS TOO SUPERFICIAL, CHANCES ARE IT IS. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

Someone once said, "Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are."

Back in the days I guess that was true but back then we had what are call "true blue friends". They stuck by us no matter what. They fought FOR US and WITH US! Today unfortunately we are unable to find such a friend. We have users and back stabbing associates. It is a sad day when this became apparent but it is also a day of strength and power for the person who knows what to do and how to overcome the harsh reality that there are no "true blue friends" anymore.

For many it is a wake up call and a painful reality that is so painful that they are unable to enjoy friendships with others in the fear that they too will turn on them. I guess the saying,: Once bitten, twice shy," is really what they go through.

I for one do not blame them at all. I have been there, and done that and felt that and I have created a name for it. I call it the TRUST NO ONE ANYMORE SYNDROME.

The saying, " IT TAKES A FRIEND TO F**K A FRIEND" is definately true.

However,the great thing about it is that it fertilizes your inner self and your self esteem is re-vitalized and once this happns NO ONE CAN HURT YOU AGIN - EVER!!!

To all the so called friends of this world I say: SHAME ON YOU! You got the trust and the love of a person who saw you as honest and caring and you used this person as a pawn, a tool of your growth and gain.

Oh, well, now it will never be the same. Now your mask is uncovered. Now the real you is obviously as clear as water and you are as murky as mud.

Hat's off to those who have shone as true blue friends and who are trusted and trustworthy. You are few. You are special. YOU ARE HONOURABLE PERSONS. YOU ARE TRUE BLUE THROUGH AND THROUGH.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AND MINE

2008-08-01T09:09:00.004-06:00

August 1. Aghhhhhh. It is finally here. In four weeks the students will be back at school and we will be a family again. YIPPPPEEEEEE!!! I miss my students and I hope they are using their time wisely.

While we go off to spend some time with friends and family in what we have left of our holiday, I want us to try to think back on all the events of the past months and look at the events we want to occur in the coming months.

It is time to set goals for the new school year and time to reflect on what occured last year.

It is time to take into account what you want of your life and what you expect of those around you.

Trust me I am heading for a completely different year and I plan to do whatever it takes to make sure my life is fulfilling and satisfies the goals I am setting for me and mine.

This is long over due. It is time that was in the coming and time some will not like because they will no longer know what to expect. Gone is the old Ms Ysaguirre. Hello, to the new me. I even have a name I am going to use as my sloogan.

LA CHICA DE LA NUEVA VIDA!

So look out world. Those who want to share and be apart of this new and more dynamic me will be screened. SORRY. I HAVE LEARNT A CRUEL LESSON AND I DON'T PLAN TO BE BURNT AGAIN.

WHEN THE TOUGH GET GOING - THE GOING GETS TOUGH!

I AM PROGRAMMED FOR THE NEW ME AND I AM READY FOR THE FIGHT.

IT IS TIME TO MOVE MOUNTAINS, MAKE WAVES AND CLAIM THE TERRITORY THAT IS RIGHTFULLY MINE.

LOVE AND PEACE TO ALL THOSE I LOVE. I AM BACK!!!! BE PREPARED FOR THE REAL SUPERMAMA. POWER IS THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH I STAND.

THANKS, ABEL, FOR MAKING ME SEE THAT I HAD IT ALL IN ME.

GRACIAS ABEL, POR HACERME VER QUE LO TENIA EN MI
Brenda A. Ysaguirre

WHAT MATTERS MOST IS YOU!!!

2008-07-31T08:49:00.002-06:00

As we come to the end of the month of July, I look back on all the things that have occured this month and I have to smile. There is so much that were meaningless and so much that was unexpected.

One thing I have learnt: YOU CAN'T TRUST MOST OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. THEIR SMILES AND THEIR SUPPOSED KINDNESS COULD BE A SHAM. WATCH OUT AND KEEP YOURSELF AT BAY. THE WORLD IS A HARSH PLACE.

I want to tell people who have come to this conclusion that they are not alone. Everyday millions of people show their true colours and try to stop the happiness or progress of others. That is life. All you can do is smile and keep your head held high and do your job to the best of your ability and if you can get out, then it may be time to spread your wings and fly.

The pain and suffering you may feel if you stay in the job or situation that is taking all your happiness away is NOT WORTH IT!

There is more to life. Find peace and happiness with those you love and your world will be one you can live in and with.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

ONCE A CHEATER ALWAYS A CHEATER

2008-07-30T08:40:00.002-06:00

This is the ONLY advice you need to follow if you suspect your man is cheating on you.
You think your man is cheating on you. The thought has at least crossed your mind. Something he may have said, or done, may have sparked a little doubt in your mind the he is being loyal.

It is far too easy in this situation to say " No, he's not like that," or " he wouldn't do that to me."

Let me tell you: He could, he can, and he will.

When you start suspecting your man is cheating on you, this is your female intuition raising a huge RED FLAG. You need to listen to what you think deep down in your gut, because this is the voice of truth that you NEED to hear and listen to.

12 tell-tale signs that he's cheating on you:
He's broke because all of his cash is going to the other woman.
He's been putting you down lately or picking fights with you (this is a tactic they use to ease their guilt).
They get defensive if you question where they've been or ask about females that he has been spending time with.

The first thing he does when he gets home is take a shower.
He has all of a sudden been meticulous with keeping his physical appearance up.
He doesn't have a lot of time for you, and he may have told you he's "working late" on many occasions.

He goes out at night, a lot. He may use the out with "buddies" excuse. When he's out, his phone is off, and goes straight to voicemail.
He's been getting a lot of calls/texts lately. He may act like he's in a rush to get off the phone.
He puts a password on his phone.
He hasn't put a password on his phone and you notice a lot of unknown numbers. (Beware, men will list their other women as businesses or names of men so you won't second-guess the calls).
Your sex life is non-existent
He asks you where you are all of the time. You think he's being concerned. The reality is... he's making sure he won't get caught in the act.

If any of the above behaviors ( or anything else you may feel is "sketchy" has been happening for an extended period of time, its likely that he is cheating on you. I don't recommend confronting him off the bat. He will lie. Men lie through their teeth because the last thing they want is to be confronted by a female.

10 things you can do to INVESTIGATE if you expect he's been cheating on you:

1. Closely monitor his phone activity and take notes. If he answers calls around you, does he act rushed to hang up with the person? Can you tell if its a female? If you have access to his phone and can go through it without him knowing, DO IT. Take note of all of the names and numbers in his phone book. Write down all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. Make sure you notate the times and length of calls. If you're lucky enough to have the password to his voicemail. Check his messages from your phone often. If he doesn't keep his voicemail password protected, check his messages from his phone. Keep the following in mind: He might clear his call logs out ( a clear sign that theres something going on that he doesn't want you to see), He may store the other woman as a business or under a male's name, so that you won't pick up on it. Question everything. If he keeps his phone password protected, that is a clear sign he is cheating.

2. After taking extensive notes over a period of time on his call activity, do you notice any trends? A lot of late night calls? A lot of calls to the same two or three numbers? Perhaps some really LONG phone calls? Any phone numbers that raise your suspicion, call them. If you get the voicemail and its a female voice, you've found the other woman. If you get an automated voicemail, keep calling back. If you can't get access to his phone, intercept his mail and take his phone bill. No, its not a charming thing to do, but he's lying to you and all bets are off, just do it.

3. Pay close attention to his car. Are the seats moved around? If the passenger seat has been moved, especially closer to the dash, then its likely he had a female riding with him. Turn the radio on. Is it tuned to a station different than it normally is? Check the CD player for any unrecognized discs, or for any romantic or sexy music. Is your man suddenly keeping air fresheners in his car? Make sure you look in the glove box, under the seats, on the seats, all through the back seat for any sex stains, female hairs, condoms, condom wrappers, stray underwear, or any other evidence of another female.

4. Check the pockets of his clothes frequently. Look for receipts that may indicate a purchase for another woman, look for condoms or condom wrappers, look for anything that might indicate his cheating. Also check his wallet. If you can get a hold of his bank statement and credit card bill, even better. Check for restaurant charges, movie theater charges, hotel charges, shopping charges, and so on.

5. Pay attention to how his guy friends are acting around you lately. Has there been a change? Do they seem a little uncomfortable around you now? Maybe a little avoidant? Keep in mind that when men are having an affair they usually brag to their buddies. They think they're slick that you're in the dark. Listen to his conversations with his friends, does it sound like they have a new string of inside jokes? Does anything sound amiss to you? Whenever possible, talk to his friends as much as possible. If you can, try to catch your man in a lie through gaining information from his friends. Please note that you cannot let his friends know you suspect him of cheating. Guys will always cover up for other guys. However, you can for example ask your mans friend "JIm" what he did this weekend ( when your man isn't around) if he says he took a road trip to Colorado Friday- Monday, you know that your man wasn't being honest when he told you he was with "Jim" on Saturday night.

6.If he calls and asks you where you are, or ask what your schedules going to be like, LIE. If he doesn't know where you really are at any given time, he has more of a chance of getting caught in the act. If you live together, and you can find time, drop by your house on break, at varying times of the day, even if he's suppossed to be at work. You may very well drop by the house at 2pm on a Monday, and catch him in the act because he wasn't expecting you to be there. You can also try dropping by his job once in a while. Try not to make your prescence known. Oh, was he out to lunch? Does he USUALLY take his lunch with him and work through his lunch hour? You might want to take a quick drive around the area and see if you spot his car at any local hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.

7. On a night that he's going out with his "buddies" try to follow him. You have to be really discreet. If you don't think you can follow him without having him realize it, have someone you trust follow him. Did he do what he told you he was doing? If he told you he was going to be at such and such a friends house, drop by there with an excuse like " I'm locked out of my house, is my man here?" If he isn't, boom, he's lying to you.

8. Pay close attention to how he functions in his relationship with you. When you ask him what he did today, or yesterday or what have you, is he over explanatory? Does he take a long time to think up what he did? Does he look to the left ( a signal he is lying), does he avoid contact? Has he been so busy lately that he doesn't have time for you? Has he stopped buying you things, taking you out for special nights, or has he been sleeping over less? Does he seem really stressed out when you try to talk to him? Have you been fighting a lot lately? Men who cheat find themselves in fights with their significant others because they are on edge as they know they are two timing, they become more and more defensive and guilty acting.

9. Stop initiating physical contact with him. Don't be a cold fish, but let him make the moves and observe. Is he as "hot and heavy" for you as he used to be? Does he tell you he loves you anymore? Is your sex life dwindling? Does he withdraw if you initiate contact? If you ARE still having sex with your man. Use protection, you don't know who this other woman is or where she has been.

10. After you have gathered enough evidence and are pretty damn sure there is a possibility that your man is cheating... DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

You may not have been lucky enough to catch him in the act, but if the signs are there, and your gut is correct, that is just as good. You can try to confront him, but very few men fess up. If you do confront him, do you believe his excuses? Listen to his gut.
Again, IF YOU THINK YOUR MAN IS CHEATING ON YOU HE PROBABLY IS.

Now some of you might be asking " Well I can't be 100% sure he is cheating on me, I don't feel right breaking up with him, innocent until proven guilty."

And my response is: If there are any signs that lead you to believe your man is cheating on you, you should leave him RIGHT now.

Are you going to wait until you find him and the other woman in your bed? Are you going to wait until he brings home a STD? Are you going to wait until he decides to leave you for her and you're left with no integrity?

If your man is being hot and cold, displaying sketchy behavior, is running around at all hours of the night doing god knows what, racking up numbers from women, getting his phone blown up by females...thats enough reason to leave him. I don't care if you have kids with this person, if your man is cheating YOU DO NOT GIVE HIM SECOND CHANCES What type of example would you be setting for these children if you took your man back? That its okay for men to act like this because women are so forgiving? Come on, you have more self-respect for yourself than that.

Giving your man a second chance only shows him what a sucker you are, and remember, once a cheater, ALWAYS a cheater.

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HATERS IN YOUR LIFE

2008-07-29T08:19:00.002-06:00

HATERS

By Maya Angelou

A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time
trying to make you look small so they can look tall.
They are very negative people to say the least. Nothing is ever good
enough!
When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters...That's
why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your
dreams, because some folk can't handle seeing you blessed... It's
dangerous to be like somebody else...
If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what
He gave them! Right? You never know what people have gone through to get
what they have...
The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't
know my story... If the grass looks greener on the other side of the
fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too!
We've all got some haters among us!
People envy you because you can:
Have a relationship with God
Light up a room when you walk in
Start your own business
Tell a man / woman to hit the curb (if he / she isn't about the right
thing) Raise your children without both parents being in the home
Haters can't stand to see you happy, Haters will never want to see you
succeed, Haters never want you to get the victory, most of our haters
are people who are supposed to be on our side. How do you handle your
undercover haters?
You can handle these haters by:

1. Knowing who you are & who your true friends are *(VERY IMPORTANT!!)
2. Having a purpose to your life? Purpose does not mean having a job.
You can have a job and still be unfulfilled. A purpose is having a clear
sense of what God has called you to be. Your purpose is not defined by
what others think about you.
3. By remembering what you have is by divine prerogative and not human
manipulation.
Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live...when its your time
to leave this earth, you 'want' to be able to say, 'I've lived my life
and fulfilled 'my' dreams,... Now I'm ready to go HOME! When God gives
you favor, you can tell your haters, 'Don't look at me...Look at Who is
in charge of me...

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to
seek Him first to find her?' Maya Angelou

SOFT, JUICE DRINKS CAN GIVE YOU DIABETES

2008-07-28T08:10:00.002-06:00

Soft, juice drinks daily ups diabetes risk
BOSTON (UPI) -- Daily consumption of soft drinks and fruit drinks is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in African-American women, U.S. researchers said.

Lead author Julie Palmer of the Boston University School of Public Health examined data from the Black Women's Health Study -- an ongoing prospective study of 59,000 African-American women from all parts of the United States that included information on height, weight, demographic characteristics, medical history, usual diet and other factors. Every two years, follow-up questionnaires requested updated information on lifestyle factors, occurrences of diabetes and other serious illnesses.

The researchers found 2,713 participants developed diabetes during the first 10 years of follow-up in the study.

The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found women who consumed two or more soft drinks a day had a 24 percent increase in incidence of diabetes relative to women who drank less than one soft drink per month. A similar association was observed for sweetened fruit drinks, with a 31 percent increase observed for two or more servings per day relative to less than one per month.

"The public should be made aware that sweetened fruit drinks are not a healthy alternative to soft drinks with regard to risk of type 2 diabetes," Palmer said.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

A HELP FOR CANCER TREATMENT FROM ED DRUGS

2008-07-27T07:31:00.002-06:00

Erectile dysfunction drugs boost chemo
LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Medications prescribed for erectile dysfunction increased delivery of cancer-fighting drugs to treat malignant brain tumors, U.S. researchers said.

Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute said Viagra, or sildenafil and Levitra, or vardenafil, are known as PDE5 inhibitors because they block an enzyme, phosphodiesterase5, that interrupts a series of biochemical events that cause the decreased blood flow of erectile dysfunction.

A laboratory rat study, published online ahead of print in the journal Brain Research, found that similar biochemical interactions in the small vessels of the brain play a major role in the blood-brain tumor barrier, which impedes delivery of anti-tumor drugs into brain tumors. PDE5 inhibitors were found to open the barrier and increase drug transport in this early animal study.

"This is the first study to show that oral administration of PDE5 inhibitors increases the rate of transport of compounds across the blood-brain tumor barrier and improves the effectiveness of the anti-tumor drug adriamycin in the treatment of brain tumors in a rat model," neurosurgeon Dr. Keith L. Black said in a statement.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

A RECIPE TO DIE FOR

2008-07-26T07:26:00.002-06:00

Herb Marinated Chicken on Spring Greens
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. lemon zest
Combination of salad greens like watercress, baby spinach, radicchio, romaine and curly endive.

Dressing Ingredients:
One half cup olive oil
One third cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
One half tsp. dried tarragon or 1 Tbsp. fresh
One half tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp. fresh

Combine Dressing Ingredients and place in a shaker container

Combine garlic, basil, oregano, 1 cup olive oil and lemon zest together and stir. Place chicken in a large baking dish and pour marinade over chicken. Place in the refrigerator for several hours. Place chicken breasts on hot grill and cook until thoroughly done. Slice chicken into bite sized pieces. Place salad greens in 8 equal servings on dinner plates and place chicken slices on each plate, top with dressing.

The Skinny: Make sure you use skinless chicken breasts.

Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella

8 small potatoes washed and thinly sliced
One half cup olive oil
One half cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

Place potatoes in a large bowl. Combine olive oil, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper together and mix well. Pour over potatoes and toss. Place one half potatoes in a greased baking dish and top with one half cup of each cheese, follow with the rest of the potatoes and the rest of the cheese. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

The Skinny: Use low fat cheeses.

NO SE HABLA INGLES

2008-07-25T07:10:00.003-06:00

No Speak English

A Russian woman married a Canadian gentleman and they lived happily ever after in Toronto . However, the poor lady was not very proficient in English, but did manage to communicate with her husband. The real problem arose whenever she had to shop for groceries.

One day, she went to the butcher and wanted to buy chicken legs. She didn't know how to put forward her request, and in desperation, clucked like a chicken and lifted up her skirt to show her thighs. Her butcher got the message, and gave her the chicken legs.

Next day she needed to get chicken breasts, again she didn't know how to say it, and so she clucked like a chicken and unbuttoned her blouse to show the butcher her breasts. The butcher understood again, and gave her some chicken breasts.

On the 3rd day, the poor lady needed to buy sausages. Unable to find a way to communicate this, she brought her husband to the store...

AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED????

What were you thinking? Hellooooooo, her husband speaks English!

HAZ PENSADO EN QUE BUENO ES LA VIDA ULTIMAMENTE?

2008-07-24T05:54:00.003-06:00

HAVE YOU STOPPED LATELY TO THINK HOW GREAT LIFE IS?

I seem to not be having a lot of free time for myself during the week but when the weekend comes I try to make time for myself and my moving out of Corozal has helped to do that because if I stay at home work follows me in the guise of people who come to see me about school. Don't get me wrong I love my job but I need my privacy and my free time so jumping across the border has created that for me. I always wondered what good it was that my parents chose to have me in Mexico City. Today I am really glad they did. My second choice would have been Puerto Rico but that I can deal with because I have hopes of visiting that country one day. It is a dream I have had since childhood and one I hope will be realized one day.

So have you stopped to smell the roses lately?
I have. And I have looked at the sky also. And I have looked at love square in the face and I have had love look back at me. So then, you may say, her world is complete. Ahhh, it almost is. But, I have a dream. It is a dream that one day... Sounds like Martin Luther King's speech doesn't it! But it doesn't have to be. YOU can all dream and you can all have dreams come true. So I have a dream that one day my world will be complete. And guess what? I am almost there! But while I work on it and nourish it with love and attention I ask you again, have you stopped to think how great life is?

Take time for yourself soon. Don't be crushed by work and deadlines. Push on and push out. Life is all it can be but you must stop and find time for that which brings you joy.

I am back. The travel was long and hard but the brain is ready to continue the fight and the struggle continues. And maybe one day the dream will become reality.

Have a great day. And remember to STOP AND TAKE A LOOK AT HOW GREAT LIFE IS AND HOW WONDERFUL IT IS TO BE ALIVE.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre

BECAUSE YOU CAN

2008-07-22T05:45:00.003-06:00

You think,
Because you can,

You work,
Because you can,

You smile,
Because you can,

You share,
Because you can,

You give love,
Because you can,

You tire,
Because you can,

But you go on,
Because you can,

So keep it real,
Because you can,

And all will be true,
Because they can,

And the world will be better,
Because it can!

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2008 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

ON THE COROZAL BAY

2008-07-21T05:38:00.002-06:00

Hot sun glaring down,
Sea breeze blowing around,
A beach filled with sand and colour,
A tree in the park in full flower.

Speed boats zipping in the water,
Everywhere there is music and laughter,
The smell of barbecue fills the air,
As the blue sky overhead is ever so clear.

The beach side is packed with holiday makers,
As the catamaran takes to the breakers,
Then the band starts to play,
And adds to the joy of the holiday.

Orders for corn on the cob covered with cheese,
Or sliced pickled mangoes, your taste buds to tease,
Add to the ever so perfect day,
As everyone enjoys Easter on the Corozal Bay.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2008 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

ALL GOOD REASONS TO LOVE BELIZE

2008-07-20T05:31:00.001-06:00

A FRIEND

2008-07-19T05:18:00.002-06:00

A friend is someone special,
A friend is someone true.
A friend will always be there,
When you need someone there for you.

A friend always listens,
A friend never says "good for you."
A friend will cry when you cry,
And wipe your tears by and by.

A friend will say just the right words,
A friend will share your pain.
A friend will be more than one of the girls,
Who will listen as you tell the tale over again.

So be a friend and you will see,
What treasure there is in caring,
For if you are a friend to me,
There will be much we will be sharing.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2008 Brenda A. Ysaguirre

DON'T MESS WITH AN ATTORNEY... A JOKE FOR YOU

2008-07-18T05:12:00.000-06:00

Sleeping Rough
A police chief, a fire chief and a city manager were traveling together by car to a municipal management conference in a distant city. Their car broke down in a rural area, and they were forced to seek shelter for the night at a nearby farmhouse.

The farmer welcomed them in but cautioned them that there were only two spare beds, and that one of them would have to sleep in the barn with the farm animals. After a short conference, the police chief agreed to take the barn.

Shortly after retiring, a knock was heard on the door of the farmhouse. The party inside answered to find the police chief standing there, complaining that he could not sleep. There were pigs in the barn, he said, and he was reminded of the days when everyone called him a pig. The fire chief then volunteered to exchange with the police chief.

A short time later, another knock was heard at the door. The fire chief complained that the cows in the barn reminded him of Mrs. O'Leary's cow that started the Chicago fire, and that every time he started to go to sleep, he started to have a fireman's worst nightmare, that of burning to death. The city attorney, in desperation for sleep, then agreed to sleep in the barn.

This seemed like a good idea until a few minutes later, when another knock was heard at the door. When the occupants answered the door, there stood the very indignant cows and pigs.