Friday, June 11, 2010 0 comments

Phoenix Suns and Charity


The charitable arm of the Phoenix Suns has announced $1.2 million in grants to 157 groups throughout the state. The 2010 grants bring the Phoenix Suns Charities total giving to $10 million since being formed in 1998.

The grants range between $1,000 and $100,000 each.

The American Heart Association's Halle Heart Children’s Museum in Tempe is receiving $100,000 from Suns Charities. The museum encourages health education among school-age children.

Other groups receiving Suns grants include HandsOn Greater Phoenix, the Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Phoenix Zoo, Special Olympics and Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Valley.

The Suns Charities gave out $1.1 million in grants to 119 nonprofits in 2009 and $1 million to 76 groups in 2008, according to the team.

“Coming off an overwhelmingly successful season both on and off the court, Phoenix Suns Charities is proud to be able to support a record number of deserving charitable organizations throughout Arizona,” said Kathy Pidgeon, executive director of Suns Charities. “Thanks to the support of our generous Playmaker donors, corporate partners and Suns fans, we are able to make the biggest contribution back to our community in the foundation’s history.”
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 0 comments

Van der Sloot.... Should be Van der Scum

 Finally got this scum Prick

Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba, has confessed to killing a young Peruvian woman in his Lima hotel room last month, according to police.

Peru's chief police spokesman, Col. Abel Gamarra, told The Associated Press that during questioning, the 22-year-old Dutch playboy admitted the slaying of Stephany Flores. The 21-year-old business student was found beaten to death, her neck snapped and her body wrapped in a bloody blanket in van der Sloot's hotel room last Wednesday.

Van der Sloot will return to the hotel this afternoon to take part in a police reconstruction of the events leading up to Flores' slaying, Gamarra said. If convicted, the Dutchman could face 35 years in prison in Peru, although it is not clear if his sentence will be reduced by his reported confession.
While Peruvian police refused to say why van der Sloot killed the woman, the New York Post quotes La Republica newspaper as saying that authorities believe he flew into a rage after Flores looked at his laptop and saw that he was connected to Holloway's disappearance in 2005. "I did not want to do it. The girl intruded into my private life," the paper quoted him telling officers. "She had no right. She was scared, we argued, she tried to escape and I grabbed her by the neck and hit her."

Police said the two met while playing poker at a casino in Peru's capital, and this weekend released video footage of the pair entering his room in the early hours of Saturday, May 30. Van der Sloot left with his bags four hours later. He then paid the hotel in advance for another two weeks' stay and requested that workers kept out of the room. Soon after, van der Sloot got in a taxi, and paid the driver $600 to take him to Chile.

He was arrested by Chilean authorities on Thursday, and deported to Peru, where he was paraded in front of the media wearing a bulletproof vest. He initially told police that he had nothing to do with Flores' slaying, although he did admit to meeting her.


There are now suspicions that van der Sloot -- the son of a former judge and attorney on Aruba -- may have staged his attempted getaway using money raised through extortion. On the day that he was arrested in Chile, he was charged in the U.S. with trying to procure $250,000 from Holloway's family in return for revealing the location of her body and describing how she died. American prosecutors say $15,000 was transferred into a Dutch bank account in his name on May 10, four days before he arrived in Peru.

Van der Sloot has long been the main suspect in the disappearance of Holloway, 18, who vanished while celebrating her high school graduation on the Dutch Caribbean island. He told investigators that he left her on a beach, drunk. However, in 2007, a Dutch television crime reporter secretly recorded him saying that after Holloway passed out, he asked a friend to dump her body in the sea.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 0 comments

Cancer Tips from John Hopkins Hospital



AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (TRY THE KEY WORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY


Cancer Update from John Hopkins:

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.



2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.



3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.



4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.



5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.



6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.



7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.



8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.



9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.



10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.



11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.



CANCER CELLS FEED ON:



a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder.



By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.



b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened Soya milk cancer cells are being starved.



c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment.



A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.



d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).



e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine.



Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water- best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.



12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.



13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.



14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFA s etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.



15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.



16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.



PLEASE READ ON



1. No plastic containers in micro.



2. No water bottles in freezer.



3. No plastic wrap in microwave.



Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies.



Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital was on a TV program to explain this health hazard He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as CorningWare, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.



This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.
Sunday, May 23, 2010 0 comments

How Bout Them Blackhawks !!




I would like to take the time to congratulate the Chicago  Blackhawks on  making it to the Stanley Cup Finals after they swept  the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 win at the United  Center earlier this afternoon. Just four  more wins and they will become  Champions for the first time since 1961  and for the fourth time in  their history. They are a young team that  plays like a veteran squad,  and whether they meet up with the Montreal  Canadiens  or the Philadelphia Flyers from the East, they are my  pick to  win Lord Stanley's mug. To me, they just do not seem like they  can be  stopped.
Sunday, May 16, 2010 0 comments

YOU GO SARAH..................

Sarah Palin defends Arizona's new immigration measure

 Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin defended Arizona's contentious illegal immigration law Saturday saying it mirrors federal statutes and faulting the federal government for not doing more to secure the state's border with Mexican. Palin appeared with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer in north Phoenix Saturday at an event hosted by Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife, a pro hunting and fishing group.
Palin said she was going to encourage tourism to Arizona and voiced opposition to those proposing boycotts of the state because of the anti-illegal immigration law. The new law gives police greater authority to question and arrest suspected undocumented immigrants. Palin questioned why critics of the law are hammering Arizona, but not proposing boycotts of China, pointing to human rights violations in that country.
The former Alaska governor also blamed the news media for its coverage of the immigration issue in Arizona, saying what the measure does often is not reported accurately.
"The media is not doing its job on this," Palin said.
Palin also criticized the media and animal rights groups for their opposition to wolf and predator kills.
The hunting and fishing event brought protesters on both sides of the immigration fight to the J.W.Marriot Desert Ridge where the event was held.
Her appearance in the Valley and support for the illegal immigration law could further propel Brewer's re-election efforts.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 0 comments

Let's Offend Everybody! lol




Q. What's the Cuban National Anthem?
A. Row, Row, Row Your Boat.  

Q.  Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
A.   A different bar.  

Q.  What did the Chinese couple name their tan, curly-haired baby?
A.  Sum Ting Wong .  

Q.  What do you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?
A.     A speech impediment.    


Q.  Why aren't there any Puerto Ricans on Star Trek ?
A.     Because they're not going to work in the future either.  

Q.  Why do Driver Ed classes in redneck schools use the car only on
Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays?
A.  Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it.  

Q.  What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?
A.  The southern zoo has a description of the animal along with a recipe.  

Q  How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the 'F' word?
A.    Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell, 'BINGO!'  

Q.  What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale???
A.   A northern fairytale begins, ...'Once upon a time...'  
      A southern fairytale begins, ... 'Y'all ain't gonna believe this shit.'


Q..   Why doesn't Mexico have an Olympic team?
A.      Because all the Mexicans who can run, jump or swim are already in the United States

 
  OH shut up ... just pass it on!.....
Sunday, May 2, 2010 0 comments

Was a Wild Ride

Well the pics from my accident last week should help you understand Faith and I know My Angel was watching over me.I had the unfortunate time of an accident on Monday,Those here in Phoenix were kept up to date as it was the story on the news for that evening.I was traveling  and a woman turned left in front of me causing a collision with her, after hitting her car I was propelled in to the front end of a tour bus which was sitting still..The scary part of it all for me was hearing as I was being removed from car that there were children on the bus..ALL were unharmed which really is all that mattered,Unfortunately I broke my neck in 2 places and broke my sternum,So you should be hearing more from me here on my Blog as I recoup. Those of you who know this  tough ole Paison      Know that I will be back even stronger...Thank you to all that have flooded us with calls,visits etc..Think my crew might have freeked out the emergency room a bit never expected to see over 20 people within minutes of my arrival to hospital....I love ya all and Thanks Again   ....Chicago Mike





Friday, April 23, 2010 0 comments

Medical Distinction ... Guts Vs Balls


  There is a medical distinction between Guts and Balls. We've all heard
 about people having Guts or Balls, but do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, here are the definitions:
 
 GUTS - Is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met
 by your wife with a broom, and having the Guts to ask: 'Are you still
 cleaning, or , are you flying somewhere?'
 
 BALLS - Is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and having the Balls to say: 'You're next, Chubby.'
 
 I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.

 Medically speaking there is no difference.
 
 Both result in sudden death.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 1 comments

Woman Driving Men ???



I have had to finally take the time to discuss this issue I have....I just dont get it......OK here goes Have all the men in this world become soft peaches?? Every car I pass has the woman driving the man?? Maybe its my era or their new era but its awful sissy like if you want to know...Cmon remember when you were a kid?? How many times did Mom say to Dad I'll drive..lol right never happened As a father of 5 I have to say I always did the driving, Now I know not all of you guys have a DUI, Its bad enough we have men shaving there legs, Metro sexual is now kool?? These muffins wouldnt have lasted a day on our street..So I dont want to drag this out any further I am just appalled to the point that I had to make this statement..Cmon guys Old school rules and manors still work...Buy a car quit having your girl pick you up for a date..You may think you are special but be assured your a muffin..And you married guys Quit being a grown up muffin and go back to being a man and take control of the family vehicle and stop being a whiney girls seat driver.Bad enough your wife has you and your boys dressed in Crocs..Man up America
Friday, April 16, 2010 0 comments

MISS Foundation



This is a foundation of Angels, When I met the Founder Dr. Joanne Cacciatore 7 yrs ago at a memorial candle ceremony, I felt like there were others who understood!,Such a warm and caring person, Truly a marvelous Women, Please let me share this wonderful organization with you....
 

The MISS Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, volunteer based organization committed to providing crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause. MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education opportunities.

A Message from Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, Founder

Welcome to the MISS Foundation's online support site. If you are a family member experiencing the death of a child, we extend our deepest empathy. There simply are not words to express the depth of the sorrow...we are here to share the pain and we want you to know that we will walk with you.

There is so much to learn and see in the MISS Foundation website. In addition to the online support site, we also have face-to-face support groups in certain areas. The "Families" section contains current and back issues of our award-winning newsletter, MISSing Angels, as well as our online support groups, a place to find face-to-face support or information on beginning your own MISS Foundation Support Chapter, and even a downloadable funeral planner.

The online "Forums" contain 27 online support groups with thousands of members and we welcome you to join our online community.

In our professionals section,there is information on our workshops and speakers available to present in your facility about many topics relating to child death.

And there is so much more information contained in our pages...take your time and browse. Feel free to ask questions and know that there is no greater tragedy than the death of a child. You do not walk alone.

Joanne Cacciatore, PhD, MSW, FT

About MISS

More than 120,000 children die every year in the United States. Of those, more than 80% die before their first birthday...
The MISS Foundation is a nonprofit corporation committed to helping families discover hope and eventually heal from the trauma of a child's death.

More information on the MISS Foundation visit our information packet link:
http://www.missfoundation.org/news/mediakit/index.html

Vision

That our programs will serve to strengthen families and communities when a child has died, and that through education and research, we will help to reduce the number of child deaths. No family should have to endure the pain of a child family member's death alone: The MISS Foundation is committed to building interdisciplinary communities that provide long-term support to families after a child's death. We are committed to the memory of the children who lived, who died, and who continue- even in death- to matter.


"A community of sorrow is the strongest community of all."

Memorial Donations

You may make a memorial donation in memory of a child. Acknowledgements will be listed in the MISSing Angels Newsletter and acknowledgement memorial cards sent. The monies will be used for our Emergency Services program, which provides free literature, books, and support group brochures to families who have experienced the death of their child. You can sponsor an entire Emergency Packet. We will also include a Kindness Project card signed in honor of your child or grandchild.

Memorial Donations or Emergency Packet Sponsors can send their gift to:

MISS Foundation- Memorial Donations
P.O. Box 5333
Peoria, Arizona 85385-5333

Or Donate Online

All donations are tax deductible

To contact the MISS Foundation:

International Office
1.623.979.1000
1.623.979.1001 fax

Toll Free in the U.S.
888 455-MISS (6477)

Written inquiries:
PO Box 5333
Peoria, Arizona 85385-5333

Email:
info@missfoundation.org
Monday, April 12, 2010 1 comments

Another Crazy Law ...You Need To Know


A GOOD THING TO KNOW:

New Law: If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road, you
must change to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) or
slow down by 20 mph. Every state except Hawaii and Mary land and D.C.
has adopted this law now.

In New Jersey, the "Move-over" law became operative in 2009, fine up to
$500. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/

A friend's son got a ticket for this recently. A police car (turned out
it was 2 police cars) was on the side of the road giving a ticket
to someone else. He slowed down to pass but did not move into the other
lane. The second police car immediately pulled him over and gave him
a ticket. He had never heard of the law.

It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the
side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far
lane. The cost of the ticket was $754, with 3 points on your license
and a mandatory court appearance.

Please tell everyone you know about this new law.
As of now the map shows that New York, Maryland and Hawaii do not have
this law.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 0 comments

Why Dogs Bite People






Friday, April 9, 2010 0 comments

New Credit Card Scam

 Man they are getting slick!!!

New Credit Card Scam
Snopes.Com says this is true. To verify see this site: http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/creditcard.asp

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.

Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it... This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & Master Card Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.

One of our employees was called on Wednesday from 'VISA', and I was called on Thursday from 'Master Card'.. The scam works like this: Caller: 'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497..99 from a Marketing company based in ?'

When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), i s that correct?'

You say 'yes'. The caller continues - 'I will be starting a Fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your card (1-800 -VISA) and ask for Security.'

You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. 'Do you need me to read it again?'

Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works. The caller then says, 'I need to verify you are in possession of your card'. He'll ask you to 'turn your card over and look for some numbers'. There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, 'That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?' After you say No, the caller then thanks you and states, 'Don't hesitate to call back if you do, and hangs up.

You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number.. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question.. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card.

Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or Master card directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.

What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a 'Jason Richardson of Master Card' with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening.
 
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