Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month. Here is a short article about what autism is, by the Autism Society of America.ABOUT AUTISMAutism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today. In February...

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In Case You Didn't Know The Difference...

Just in case you ever get these two environments mixed up, this should make things a bit clearer:In prison:You spend most of your time in a 10X10 cell.At work:You spend most of your time in a 6X6 cubicle.In prison:You get three meals a day, fully paid for.At work:You get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.In prison:For good behavior, you...

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Happy Anniversary "Oddball" Earth

False-color satellite image of Chimborazo (center, left), Carihuairazo (10km northwest of Chimborazo), Tungurahua (center, right with ash plume) and El Altar (bottom, right), Ecuador. Pale blue indicates snow/ice cover, bright green indicates lush vegetation, and red indicates sparser vegetation. Tungurahua’s volcanic ash plume appears in lavender....

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Winter Storm Warning

We are under a winter storm warning--AGAIN. Starting late on Monday, the NWS calls for wet, heavy snow and winds. It is predicted that we will get 10-16 inches of snow through Tuesday morning, when it is supposed to wind down. We'll s...

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Three More To Go

The Wings lost on Friday and won on Sunday and there are three games left in the regular season. If the Wings get one more point, they win the President's Trophy for the sixth time. No other team has won it more than two times. Winning the President's will guarantee home-ice throughout Detroit's Cup run--always an advanta...

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FBI Focusing on 'About Four' Suspects in 2001 Anthrax Attacks.The FBI has narrowed its focus to "about four" suspects in the 6 1/2-year investigation of the deadly anthrax attacks of 2001, and at least three of those suspects are linked to the Army’s bioweapons research facility at Fort Detrick in Maryland, FOX News has learned."Fort Detrick is run by the United States Army. It's the most secure biological warfare research center in the United States," a bioterrorism expert told FOX Ne...

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Celebrate

This week's celebrations:30 MarchNational Hot Dog DayGrass Is Always Browner On The Other Side of The Fence DayPencil Day31 MarchOranges and Lemon DayTater DayNational "She's Funny That Way" Day1 AprilNational Sourdough Bread DayBoomer Bonus DayNational Fun DayNational Fun At Work DaySorry Charlie DaySt. Stupid Day2 AprilNational Peanut Butter & Jelly DayKick Butts Day3 AprilNational Chocolate Mousse DayNational Find-A-Rainbow DayTweed Day4 AprilNational Cordon Bleu DayWorld Rat Day5 AprilNational Raisin & Spice Bar DayNational Birding...

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Adventures In Living With Wildlife

(That PROBABLY will be the last "Adventures In..." title--I hope! :))It MUST be spring because we are playing host to another member of the wildlife community. This time it is a red squirrel. It is living in our back entryway or basement--not too sure. K managed to get a look at it in the basement rafters, so... WARNING for those who don't want...

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The Times: Iraq’s Prime Minister was staring into the abyss today after his operation to crush militia strongholds in Basra stalled, members of his own security forces defected and district after district of his own capital fell to Shia militia gunmen. President Bush: "Normalcy is returning back to Ira...

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Hillary Clinton lied. Worse yet, she lied when she didn't have to. And she got caught. In the unlikely event that her Tonya Harding strategy pays off and she becomes the nominee of a devastated Democratic Party, the Republicans will play the above quote and video over and over and over again.Hillary Clinton needs to either a) withdraw and endorse Barack...

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Adventures In Driving

I have mentioned before that we have two seasons here: winter and construction. Our roads, specifically, have three seasons: winter, construction, and pothole! We are in pothole season. And it is bad. I am so thankful that I drive an SUV--we have potholes big enough to swallow small cars! They rival black holes in space--if something goes in,...

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I don't think I've ever seem him look more peacef...

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The music doesn't seem to fit but the video is good.(I turn down the sound, and listen to it with my own choice of music?(Recommend...

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As far as Pavel Datsyuk is concerned I would say continue doing a great job. He seems to manipulate the puck? His opponents and not to mention goalies are simply baffled by the way he can handle the puck. Dragging around the puck with very good accuarcy in passing and shooting. He is always stealing the puck! He's blowing away the compittion with ease.Helping the other players look good, is what he really does best.It's great that a player as good as Zetterburg, is on the team. Great combination when the Red Wings are put in a tight spot.Franzen...

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Adventures In Visiting

Today a wild/wonderful/great/fantastic disaster/hurricane/whirling dervish visited our household: C and her family came to visit. Wow. It was interesting, to say the least.My house is used to holding two people and one cat--and at times it seems too small for that many entities. C and her family added eight more people to the mix. Suddenly, the walls felt as if they were closing in on me. Everywhere I turned, there was a person! To have that many kids in one house, you need a place twice as large as mine! You couldn't walk two steps without...

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Experts: Sirhan Sirhan Did Not Kill RFK Dr. Robert Joling, a forensics investigator who has studied the Robert Kennedy assassination for almost 40 years, determined that the fatal shots must have come from behind the senator.Sirhan, however, was 4 to 6 feet in front of Kennedy and never got close enough to shoot Kennedy from behind, the investigator said. The other evidence was the Pruszynski recording. This is the only audio recording of the assassination. Another scientist analyzed it and concluded that at least 13 shots were fired from two different...

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It REALLY Doesn't Get Old

And, once again, the Wings won. They are in a very good position to win the President's again, but big whoop! In the past 21 years that the President's has been given, only six of the the winning teams have gone on to win the Stanley Cup--one of which was the Wings. It just goes to prove that the play-offs are a season apart from the regular one.Cleary was back tonight and did beautifully. He didn't really show any skittishness and went for the full checks and hits--which is good. He is a gritty player and his kind of play is needed during...

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Feeling My Age

I have several different doctors that I see on a regular basis. The only reason for this is the state of the medical community and the emergence of specialties. And, it is ridiculous the amount of specialties there are. While I haven't seen one yet, I wouldn't be surprised if there are/will be doctors who only specialize in the big toe of the right foot! But, I digress--as I have been known to do.Of all of the doctors I see, my ophthalmologist is the only one who actually makes me feel my age. I guess part of the problem is that he is at least...

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Obama on VacationHe doesn't look worried, does he? Which, I suppose, is the idea. He certainly has skinny, pale legs. I know that he's half white, I just didn't know it was the bottom half....

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Democratic Party Official: Clinton Pursuing 'The Tonya Harding Option'What will she have to do to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, in order to eke out her improbable victory? She will have to "break his back," the official said. She will have to destroy Obama, make Obama completely unacceptable."Her securing the nomination is certainly possible - but it will require exercising the 'Tonya Harding option.'" the official said. "Is that really what we Democrats wan...

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Russian Mafia in bed with Wall Street, CEO says Every day, thousands of Americans look to invest their money in stocks, and many of them go through brokers and traders to simplify the process. Unfortunately, according to Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne, a majority of those purchasers will be victims of Wall Street's criminal tactics and will help line the pockets of corrupt brokers and lawyers.Byrne provides more information on his website. Wall Street is colluding in massive financial crimes against the United States, enabling hedge funds to loot...

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I've got a crush on Obama GirlA few days ago, when things were looking bleak for Obama, I said that this looks like a job for Obama Girl. And here she ...

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An American nuclear submarine has crossed the Suez Canal to join the US fleet stationed in the Persian Gulf, Egyptian sources say.BBC: The most senior US general in Iraq has said he has evidence that Iran was behind Sunday's bombardment of Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone.Gen David Petraeus told the BBC he thought Tehran had trained, equipped and funded insurgents who fired the barrage of mortars and rockets.Bush administration attacks Iran with catastrophic results (for us) and so the American people turn to a strong leader with military...

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Being a Little Pissy

Since becoming empty-nesters, I don't cook nearly as much as I used to. I guess I should feel guilty for not cooking meals more often, but I don't. And I have a perfectly good explanation for this.K worked today, so he didn't get home until after 6:00 PM. I figured, seeing as it was Easter, I should make a meal--I was finishing up when he came home....

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BAGHDAD - Four U.S. soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Baghdad late Sunday, raising the death toll for American forces since start of the war to 4,000, according to the Pentagon.See video bel...

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It appears that Hillary Clinton is a big li...

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Spitzer's Hooker Nude Happy Easter!...

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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in a meeting with visiting US Vice President Dick Cheney has rejected any US military strike against Ir...

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Taas on aika kulunut.

Niin, taas piti kulua pitkä aika, ennen kuin pääsin tänne kirjoittelemaan. Ehkäpä nyt sitten vihdoin voin sen myöntää: en tosiaankaan ole sellainen bloggailia, jolta löytyisi energiaa ja ideoita kirjoittaa tänne joka päivä, ja ehkäpä se on ihan hyvä niin. Jätän sen mieluusti muille. :) Mutta ehkä vielä jonain päivänä tämä blogini on vielä minulle jokapäiväinen...

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Happy Easter

Rejoice! For He has risen--He has risen inde...

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They Keep Rolling On

"Another year, another 50 wins."That is the way the Wings' win is being described in the news stories. It just isn't a surprise anymore--and that is a little scary. This is their third year in a row to win 50 or more--the first time a team has done that since Montreal did it in the 70s. Right now, there are only two more teams that MIGHT make it to 50--and they have to win all of their remaining games to do it. (Well, San Jose only has to win 5 of their last seven games.) For some reason or other, the Wings make it look pretty easy during...

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Celebrate

Things to celebrate this week:23 MarchToast DayNational Puppy DayNear Miss DayO.K. Day24 MarchNational Chocolate Covered Raisin Day25 MarchNational Lobster Newburg DayPecan Day26 MarchLegal Assistants DayMake Up Your Own Holiday Day27 MarchNational Spanish Paella DayKite Flying DayQuirky Country Music Song Titles Day28 MarchNational Black Forest Cake Day29 MarchNational Lemon Chiffon Cake DayNational Mom & Pop Business Owner's DayTexas Loves The Children ...

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Hubble Discovers Life Basics On Distant Sphere

A NASA developed rendering of HD 189733b, an extrasolar planet, is located more than 60 light years from Earth, which has the organic molecule methane in its atmosphere. Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and G. Bacon (STScI)Hubble Discovers Life Basics On Distant SphereThe upgraded Hubble telescope, with its perch circling above the Oblate Spheroid out in space,...

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A member of the United Trinity Church of Christ has started a blog The Truth About Trinity, to defend their church and Pastor Wright. He or she also links to some of Pastor Wright's sermons on Youtube. He is sometimes rough but also comes across as thoughtful and lovi...

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The candidate is in trouble. His poll numbers are slipping. This is a job for Obama Gi...

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Shocking John McCain Association - While the mainstream media examines in great detail Barack Obama's association with the Rev. Wright, they have almost entirely missed the close association of Senator McCain with this man: a prominent member, some say the leader, of a well-known criminal enterprise sometimes referred to as the Administration, and...

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Quite An Ending

The Red Wings are certainly making the end of the season interesting, to say the least. They had a five-game winning streak, lost two and then won the next two. And the wins weren't ordinary.On Wednesday, I was watching the game and thought, "Could this game be any more boring?" The first goal wasn't scored till about halfway into the second period--by Columbus. The Wings were playing as if they hadn't had a day off for weeks--just not with it at all. Just before midway in the third, Z decided enough was enough, and scored. He continued to...

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Rev. Wright with Bill Clin...

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DEBKAfile: Our military, Washington and Gulf sources report that US Vice President Dick Cheney is again talking about possible US military action to shut down Iran’s covert nuclear progr...

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There are Washington whispers that photos of Barack Obama and Louis Farrakhan together, will be leaked to Drudge on Frid...

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Spitzer's Hooker at 17, you know, before she got older and started losing her lo...

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Quirks

We all have our strange little quirks and my girls are no different. See if you think these are very, very strange.--A, my youngest, has NEVER seen The Wizard of Oz. And she absolutely refuses to see it. I don't know what she has against the movie and I'm not sure she even knows.--C, my oldest, HATES, HATES, HATES the Easter Bunny. Well, the ones they have in the malls. She actually is afraid of them and is certain they stalk her. You won't find her in a mall around Easter unless it is absolutely necessary.As I said, we all have our quirks--these...

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And You Think I'm An Awful Driver!

One day, The Mother and my grandmother (The Father's mother) were driving along. My grandmother was behind the wheel, as The Mother didn't drive. After a short time, The Mother realized that my grandmother neglected to stop at any stop signs. When she asked my grandmother about this, g-ma replied, "When Nels (her second husband) taught me to drive, he said really good drivers didn't NEED to stop at stop signs." She must have been VERY good, because I am unaware of her being in any accidents. Of course, she probably CAUSED a whole lot, but......

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"Psycho" Virgin

My youngest and her husband watched the movie Psycho last night. He had never seen it before. She said he was shocked and surprised at the appropriate moments. I love being with a Psycho virgin when they experience the movie for the first time--not much is more enjoyable than that! I had the pleasure of introducing both of my girls to the movie. I guess it's time to find another virgin--I need a little bit of fun. ...

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Recent evidence suggests that the NSA has been focusing on widespread monitoring of e-mail messages and text messages, recording of Web browsing, and other forms of electronic data-mining, all done without court supervision....

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Celebrate

Holidays for the coming week:16 MarchBuzzard DayNational Artichoke Hearts DayLips Appreciation DaySt. Urho's Day17 MarchSubmarine DayFreedom of Information Day18 MarchNational Lacy Oatmeal Cookie DayAwkward Moments Day19 MarchNational Chocolate Caramel DayAct Happy Day20 MarchAbsolutely Incredible Kid DayGreat American Meat Out DayProposal DaySnowman Burning DayANDValterri Filppula's 24th Birthday, aka 'Baby Boy'(#51, Detroit Red Wings Center)21 MarchNational French Bread DayMemory DayNational Common Courtesy Day22 MarchNational Bavarian Crepes...

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Today's Irritation

There are a few reasons why I don't own guns. For example, the roadways would be littered with dead bodies if I owned a firearm--I HATE idiotic drivers. This morning I would have had a field day with shooting if I had a gun.Anyone who knows me is well aware of the fact that I could sleep through anything. (I attribute this ability to my being sleep deprived--a situation I have created myself. But I digress.) Having a relatively early wake-up this morning--the Wings are playing an early afternoon game--I was dead to the world and enjoying myself...

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Argh, tämä on kyllä jo laiskuuden huippu!

Pitäisi kieltää lailla tämmöinen, että jos aloittaa blogin pitämisen, niin uusien postausten välillä ei kyllä saisi olla hirveitä välejä! Hyi minua. Olen siis tosiaan ollut todella laiskalla tuulella kirjoittaakseni mitään, ja jotenkin päivät vain kuluvat ohi. Näiden päivien aikana ei kyllä ole tapahtunut paljon muuta erikoista, kuin että oli ne toisen...

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Guide To Become Fashion Models

Blog on fashion models.... glamour model... male models... modeling agency... modeling talent... young model... sexy model... hot model... swimsuit model... commercial model... modeling photographer... nude model... runway model... fitness modelNowadays everybody’s life is fascinated by modeling industry. In modeling industry you can see different...

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Notes

Yesterday we did an out-of-town day-run to shop. The weather was fine, so travel was good--we made good time both ways. While I didn't have any pressing shopping needs, I managed to get a few things I wanted. Among my purchases were the first two 'Dexter' books--the ones the Showtime series is based on. I have been watching the 'cleaned up' version on CBS on Sunday nights and have been enjoying it quite a bit. However, I'm not sure I could actually watch the Showtime version--might be a bit too graphic for me.DSW had the new spring shoes in...

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125 total take aways so far for Pavel Datsyuk. 49 more than Mike Modano in second place for take aways.Datsyuk has 27th goal 82nd point.Frazen looking good with 6 goals out of the last 5 games and Chelios as well.Pronger and Kesler are known for playing dirty in the NHL as usual.I'm not quite done watching the game DVR recorded. 2nd period...Datsyuk just scored a goal. Datsyuk just won't quit.He got checked and still comes up with the puck.126 take aways for Pavel. End of the Second.It makes easier for me to watch, when I can use slow motion...

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The National Security StateI have added a new blog to the old blogroll: Antifascist Calling. Antifascist also cross-posts over at Cannonfire. Tuesday's post reveals Domestic Surveillance & Repression on a Massive Scale...

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The National Scold says that Hillary Clinton does not have a lesbian Muslim lover "as far as I know".So what kind of call girl did the patrons of the Emperor's Club pay thousands of dollars to spend an hour or two with? See "Kristen" here. Apparently not her real name.For photos of some of the other escorts see he...

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Cautiously Optimistic

Tonight the Wings won their fourth game in a row. They are beginning to play like they were earlier in the year--and that is both good and bad. It was nice to see them hang in there for the win--they did out-play Chicago. Shots on goal were 47-20--numbers like they are used to getting. Still, with that many shots on goal, the goals scored should have been MUCH higher! Sure, they got three goals, but one was an empty-netter. For some reason, the Wings just can't figure out most of the goalies in the league--and that is not good. Secondary...

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The Way I Am

Anyone who knows cats will be familiar with this scenario. As a cat walks from one end of the house to another, it will walk very close to furniture or the wall. Cats don't seem to like walking in wide open spaces--even in the safety of their own home. Most of the time--with my cat, anyway--the tips of their fur will barely touch the furniture/wall as they pass by. I seem to have this in common with cats.For some reason or other, I tend NOT to walk through the middle of a doorway or the empty part of a room. I walk way too closely to walls...

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Larry Sinclair just won't go away. The Globe is running a second Larry Sinclair story which can be read here. They still don't seem to actually believe him and there is really nothing new here except his claim that "Ob ama wants me dead." Oh, and an anonymous internet poster says that his friend dated Obama at Columbia.Larry also can be heard in his...

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My Daughter

As I posted a few days ago, I got a new cell phone. It has some really neat features. One of the things you can do is assign special ringtones to each person in your contact/phone book. I have told my girls that they can pick the song they want associated with their name. A is still thinking about it. C knew immediately. This is what she picked:She has been having a couple of off days. ...

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Lesbian al Qaeda operative Huma Abedin Chelsea and HumaHuma and Hillary in the blogsI think it’s a fair question to ask. How might Hillary’s lesbian affair with a Muslim aide impact the security of this nation? Could foreign governments try to seduce Hillary with women, and gain valuable intelligence about our national interests and military? Could...

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