tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102757202011-11-27T18:53:29.641-05:00Freenoting is a study technique developed by Win Wenger. I'm using it in a broader sense. I am recording the thoughts and associations that pop into my head as I move through with the world around me. I plan to use it here to comment on... well, just about anything. My name is Tom Donaldson, AKA PhreMind, thanks for taking a look! Freenoting info ---> http://www.winwenger.com/freenote.htmPhreMindnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-45094239420848556012010-09-30T03:42:00.002-05:002010-09-30T03:47:14.728-05:00

My fingers crack, split, and bleed when the weather turns cold and dry. Gross right?Well I found a solution. Read Cracked Skin On Fingers.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-31568930984607444342010-09-29T08:35:00.003-05:002010-09-29T08:38:46.922-05:00

LEGO Hogwarts Game is on my holiday shopping list for some lucky niece or nephew.I have to figure out who's been naughty or nice.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-87167247665466951622010-09-29T04:23:00.003-05:002010-09-29T04:31:43.868-05:00

I was listening to the Weeds theme song and it occurred to me how nothing has really changed since the song was written by Malvina Reynolds nearly 50 years ago.It seems most of society, at least here in the USA, are still mindlessly living the life programmed by the Suburban Machine.What do you think?

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-10748430488581873702010-09-28T03:31:00.004-05:002010-09-28T03:37:43.582-05:00

Here's a Website that let's you post your articles. It's called Xomba.Check it out and be sure to read my latest article on the LEGO Hogwarts Game.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-85151977429453254722009-01-16T03:52:00.004-05:002009-01-16T04:14:47.226-05:00

Are you a good lover? Sorry, I'm not referring to anything sexual here.It's something I've been thinking about. I guess you would call it LOVER in the spiritual sense.It's easy to love someone like say, Mother Theresa, isn't it?But here's the real challenge. Try to love someone you think is hateful... maybe like Osama Bin Laden (or pick your own bad guy).Now before you get the wrong idea, I'm not

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-72116611035738716932009-01-16T03:45:00.000-05:002009-01-16T03:47:13.451-05:00

We must dare to think "unthinkable" thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world."– James William Fulbright

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-66620675499819808902008-12-20T04:19:00.004-05:002008-12-20T04:45:20.804-05:00

As the Holiday season approaches here are some ideas to reflect on... no matter what your faith or beliefs."Wisdom is better than weapons of war..." - Ecclesiastes 9:18"I hope... that mankind will at length, as they call themselves responsible creatures, have the reason and sense enough to settle their differences without cutting throats..." - Ben Franklin"America does not go abroad in search of

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-25820776087641623692008-12-20T04:08:00.002-05:002008-12-20T04:17:16.831-05:00

"The Bush administration said it would lend $17.4 billion to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, buying them a few weeks of financial relief..."Compare that number to the steady increase of the Iraq war as reflected in the new war cost counter I added in the sidebar.Herbert Hoover said, "Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt." **

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-54658262076759621292008-12-13T04:09:00.006-05:002008-12-13T04:20:13.907-05:00

Maybe someone will explain this to me. With all the crap going on in the world...Why does a story about three goofy teenage girls using the sink at a KFC as a hot tub end up on the Drudge Report? (No... I refuse to supply a link to the story.)Ok, now they've had their fifteen minutes of fame (infamy). We need to stop making such a big deal of insignificant crap.*

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-19563352894567560642007-12-28T21:01:00.001-05:002007-12-28T21:01:44.118-05:00

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.It covers:The best blogging techniques.How to get traffic to your blog.How to turn your blog into money.I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-68510635286436360332007-05-17T02:23:00.000-05:002007-05-17T02:36:09.883-05:00

I was reading a post on David Garfinkel's Blog about Warren Buffet.According to Mr. Garfinkel's information, there are three things that Warren Buffet does every day.He reads.He talks to other people.He thinks.If it's good enough for him, I'll try it too.The obvious questions now are...What does he read?Who does he talk to?What does he think about?Any suggestions?Tags: Life, Blog, Articles,

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-86024151155567118782007-05-12T02:58:00.000-05:002007-05-12T03:30:46.342-05:00

Recently I asked the people of the MyLot Community what ticks them off. There were some beefs about technology and gas prices.The one thing mentioned the most were people problems.Here’s a link to the actual myLot discussion.I’ve distilled the discussion comments down to this list of adjectives that were used to describe people.Self-important Self-Righteous Hypocritical

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-70210386153866079012007-05-08T08:30:00.000-05:002007-05-08T08:43:45.857-05:00

This is from a post on Mark Joyner's BlogThis is definitely a different picture than the one painted by the US media. And it's exactly the reason governments in some countries want more control and restrictions on the Internet.A Letter from an Anonymous Iranian to the People of AmericaOK, I first wanted to deliver this message to you in form of a video containing interviews with people here, but

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-32533400516788818562007-03-14T08:26:00.000-05:002007-03-14T08:33:59.402-05:00

I just put up some information on how you can get your credit report for free. This is the real free credit report site with nothing to buy or sign-up for.You can get all the links and details on my Squidoo Lens called Free Credit Reports Online.Find out what's in your credit report today. It just might surprise you!Tags: Life, Credit, Articles, Credit Cards

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-43260872853662052112007-03-08T06:01:00.000-05:002007-03-08T06:21:52.051-05:00

The Journal of the American Medical Association is now backing the claims of the Atkins Diet. Seems they did some research that showed Atkins to be the most successful diet for losing excess weight.Notice they didn't say it was a healthy diet, just good for losing weight. And for some people that's a good thing. The real problem, (and Atkins does prove this) is people just eat too many carbs.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-78620028247653225122007-02-25T06:01:00.000-05:002007-02-25T06:23:19.946-05:00

If you are a person who is interested in living a healthy lifestyle (and you should be), then you've probably been seeing a lot about Pomegranates. The are some very good research studies that have been done that show Pomegranates have a beneficial effect on Atherosclerosis or artery disease.One article states that, "The findings observed in the pomegranate group were unprecedented.After one year

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-86600277101107288282007-02-22T01:54:00.000-05:002007-02-22T02:08:09.673-05:00

Did you know there is an important secret for getting what you want? It's the most important thing you have to do. More importantly, until you do this one thing, nothing matters. Your dreams are just fantasies. Your goals will never be realized.So what is the most important step? I'll tell you in a few days... I promise.First I want to hear what others have to say in a discussion I started over

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-91583518650064709572007-02-21T04:39:00.000-05:002007-02-21T04:45:56.073-05:00

Not everyone is buying into The Secret hype. There is a growing firestorm over on Blair Warren's Blog.It seems the biggest complaint is the over commercialization of the ideas. Blair even called it "The Law of Extraction"... as in cash from the pockets of the believers.Tags: Life, Blog, The Secret, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-51660479414373853192007-02-19T18:02:00.000-05:002007-02-22T02:55:55.282-05:00

Kevin Hogan offers his opinion on "The Secret".I think he is right on with his criticism of the way it's being promoted. And I think he is wrong to lump the essence of ideas contained in The Secret with the blatant and obvious commercialization of those ideas. Not that I'm against honest capitalism, but keep it upfront with full disclosure. If you want to read one of the books that inspired the

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-88233626674237837152006-11-20T02:40:00.000-05:002006-11-20T02:42:49.203-05:00

This was written by Marianne Williamson in 1994 for Nelson Mandala’s inaugural speech. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-70068084993701951502006-11-11T09:37:00.000-05:002006-11-11T10:00:41.232-05:00

INGREDIENTS6 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 1/2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin 1 teaspoon fresh parsley 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 5 whole black peppercorns DIRECTIONSCut pumpkin into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-54063221758148877062006-11-11T09:22:00.000-05:002007-02-25T06:39:19.597-05:00

From The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL 11-10-06 One day it's Halloween candies. The next it's Thanksgiving feasts and holiday pastries, a continuous trickle of treats. It is enough to throw a real scare into nutritional watchdogs that have children's best interests at heart. Add the abundance of fast-food eateries and the promoted convenience foods, and the path to adulthood is littered

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-61730227367971428852006-10-26T02:20:00.000-05:002007-05-12T01:25:47.195-05:00

The other day Sue and I were talking about whether anything was really free. Imagine if there were really free things. Wouldn't that violate the rules of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and karma. My position was that every offer of free could be (or should be) put in the conditional if/then form to be honest. Here's what I mean... IF you 'whatever' THEN you get free 'something'.Sue said air

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-8136369375324542932006-09-15T13:39:00.000-05:002006-09-15T13:45:01.857-05:00

If you are on a diet and you are cutting back on carbs, here's a snack you can try. It's jerky. Check out the flavors and jerky products you can get at Jerky Direct.Note: Yes, this is MY Jerky Direct Store. I tried it, I liked it, my friends liked it. So I got the store to get the lowest prices.Tags: food, Food and Drink

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-72499600758590092592006-09-15T02:19:00.002-05:002008-12-13T04:05:48.056-05:00

I’m a great believer in natural tonics to strengthen or invigorate the healing system. - Dr. Andrew WeilThe American Heritage Dictionary says that a tonic is…an agent, such as a medication, that restores or increases body tone, an invigorating, refreshing, or restorative agent or influence. And a tonic is for producing or stimulating physical, mental, or emotional vigor. Tonics are usually

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-869950697739229472006-09-15T02:16:00.000-05:002006-09-15T02:17:14.119-05:00

from The Independent on Sunday 06-19-06 Scientists claim to have discovered a new diet that not only ensures weight loss but also tackles diseases and could even prolong life, according to a new report. Doctors and scientists, who have been testing the diet on themselves for three years, say it can have health benefits on diverse conditions ranging from asthma to heart disease. Dr James Johnson,

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-20941729028405374662006-09-15T02:05:00.000-05:002006-09-15T02:13:19.866-05:00

This quote by Thoreau really sums up the process of achievement. "We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal and then leap in the dark to our success." – Henry David ThoreauMy interpretation of the 'leap in the dark' would be allowing (and trusting or expecting) the unconscious part of us, to find the path to the goal. Some would call this 'faith'.Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-49386803136605042512006-09-13T04:01:00.000-05:002006-09-13T04:05:05.983-05:00

Here's a great bit of insight from Homer Simpson...To be loved, you have to be nice to others EVERYDAY!. To be hated, you don't have to do squat. -Homer SimpsonThink about how true that is and put a bit of effort in all your interactions with others.Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-47254497837719983822006-09-12T15:04:00.000-05:002006-09-12T15:05:39.108-05:00

Researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine have discovered how apples keep us healthy.They found that apple extract was able to protect cells from damage and death by interfering with communication between cells.Here's the abstract from the Experimental Biology and Medicine Journal. Eat More ApplesTags: Life, Blog, Articles, Health

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-20385544627318110272006-09-12T04:34:00.000-05:002006-09-12T04:35:58.727-05:00

Atrocity has no excuses, no mitigating argument. Atrocity never balances or rectifies the past. Atrocity merely arms the future for more atrocity. It is self-perpetuating upon itself—a barbarous form of incest. Whoever commits atrocity also commits those future atrocities thus bred. - from Children of Dune by Frank HerbertTags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-8911893934990621102006-09-11T04:00:00.000-05:002006-09-11T04:01:16.060-05:00

"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." - Agnes Repplier Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1154416483108855752006-08-01T02:09:00.000-05:002006-08-01T02:15:54.206-05:00

Social Networking is all the rage right now. Did you ever hear of MySpace? YAHOO also has a place to network. It's called YAHOO 360. Here's my YAHOO 360 page.Stop by and add yourself to my friends list.Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1152514009731398192006-07-10T01:45:00.000-05:002006-07-10T01:46:49.743-05:00

"We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." - Virginia SatirTags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1151039536197371112006-06-23T00:11:00.000-05:002006-06-23T00:12:16.210-05:00

One of the most important lessons that experience teaches is that, on the whole, success depends more upon character than upon either intellect or fortune - William Edward Hartpole Lecky Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1150806297005580422006-06-20T07:23:00.000-05:002006-06-20T07:24:57.026-05:00

"In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest." – Henry MillerTags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1148733604128745032006-05-27T07:38:00.000-05:002006-06-05T02:57:47.976-05:00

Not having an incentive to lose weight, makes weight loss impossible."Thank you for calling the Weight Loss Hotline. If you'd like to lose a half pound right now, press 1 eighteen thousand times." ~ Randy Glasbergen Hypnosis is a powerful weight-loss tool. Find out how hypnosis can help you lose weight! Tags: Life, Blog, Weight Loss, Diet

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1148552255207321732006-05-25T05:17:00.000-05:002006-05-25T05:45:02.743-05:00

Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1148451530948492132006-05-24T01:08:00.000-05:002006-05-24T01:18:50.960-05:00

Here's my take on the whole immigration mess. Yes the border with Mexico is too porous... but then so is the border with Canada. And what about those coastlines. Come on Mr. Bush, tear down the wall. Look here's an opportunity to solve another problem... Social Security. Set up employment agencies on the border, let every decent, honest human being who wants to work in the USA apply for a Social

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1148418407474567932006-05-23T16:06:00.000-05:002006-05-24T01:56:45.130-05:00

Sock it to me... I'd like to see that phrase come back into common use... as a reminder. We need something to keep us grounded in reality. Then maybe we can make some changes if we don't like what we see.We, as human beings need to 'sock it to the politicians', and not allow them to 'stick it to us'. We need our doctors to 'sock it to us' and tell us we're too fat. Our family and friends need to

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1147180960770790122006-05-09T08:15:00.000-05:002006-05-09T08:22:40.783-05:00

Just saw a news item on Drudge. Seems one of our esteemed New York politicians has suggested that we buy foreign ethanol to add to our gasoline. Hey Chuckie... pay attention it's foreign oil that's got us by the gas now. Isn't it kind of odd that the governor just announced a new ethanol plant IN the state of New York? Shouldn't we be buying our ethanol from the corn produced by the hard working

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1146817988065104492006-05-05T03:27:00.000-05:002006-05-05T03:33:08.066-05:00

Here's a really freaky picture of a new breed of dog. I believe the pups will be available in a few years. Thanks to the miracle of genetic engineering these dogs will walk themselves,clean-up after themselves, and feed themselves. Sounds like the perfect pet for lazy people.Tags: Dogs, Funny, Pictures, Humor

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1146653409066464442006-05-03T05:44:00.000-05:002006-05-03T05:50:09.076-05:00

Lots of online funny videos here.Tags: Life, Funny, Video, Humor

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1140507123174515002006-02-21T02:11:00.000-05:002006-02-21T02:32:03.190-05:00

As I read the news concerning the turning over of major US ports to an Arab controlled company (with White House approval, of course) I am remembering some of the assertions made in a Michael Moore documentary.Yes, I'm referring to "Fahrenheit 911" by Michael Moore. If you haven't seen it, basically it can be summed up by saying the Bush family and certain Arab families in certain Arab countries

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1140263940854084062006-02-18T06:49:00.000-05:002006-02-18T07:07:29.406-05:00

No, it's not a real place,(if it was it would probably be somewhere in upstate NY, brrr!) but a lot of bloggers are linking to "brrreeeport" as part of an experiment to gain some insight into the way certain search engines function.If you want to read the article it's called "Brrreeeport: Scoble's Keyword Experiment" and you can find it at WebProNews.com Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, brrreeeport

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130767309500154172005-10-31T08:59:00.000-05:002005-10-31T09:06:17.580-05:00

I just got this email from the editors at SearchWarp..."The editors at SearchWarp.com have picked your article "Reality TV or Entertainment TV, You Decide" as the winning article for October's category writing contest. This article was very well-written and we've received several positive comments on it."I hope you'll read it and leave a comment.Tags: Life, Blog, Articles, Philosophy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130479562233027822005-10-28T01:00:00.000-05:002005-10-28T01:06:02.246-05:00

Just checked my new LinkedIn network. I have 1 first level contact, 168 second level contacts, and 8456 third level contacts. WOW!Check my previous post if you don't know what I am referring to in this post.Tags: Life, Blog, Resources, Society Work Friends

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130447342906234032005-10-27T15:51:00.000-05:002005-10-27T16:09:02.920-05:00

Have you heard of the concept of Six Degrees of Separation? That's the idea that you can connect with anyone in the world through an average of just six other people.Want to try it with me?There is a free social networking service called LinkedIn. Go there and create a free account.Invite me to join your LinkedIn Network.Enter: "Tom" "Donaldson" and my private email address: tom@tmdonaldson.com

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130403291382175062005-10-27T03:46:00.000-05:002005-10-27T03:54:51.406-05:00

You should try out the new Web Word Processor. It's called Writely and it's free. You can write, store, and share your documents online. This makes them immediately available anywhere.Cool!Tags: Writing, Blog, Articles, Computers and Internet

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130321674801957252005-10-26T05:04:00.000-05:002005-10-26T05:17:09.346-05:00

This is something I find absolutely amazing. According to today's news the IRS has 74 million dollars of unclaimed tax refunds. That's 84 thousand missing people owed an average $871 each.So my question... How come they can find you if you owe them money, but they can't find you if they owe you money?If you think you are among the missing call the IRS 1-800-829-4477 or www.irs.govTags: Life,

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130306780261419392005-10-26T00:48:00.000-05:002005-10-26T01:14:40.026-05:00

Have you seen the news stories about the "Church of Hate" run by one Fred Phelps. This self proclaimed Man of God hates just about everything about America (even Mr. Rogers!) and the rest of the world. Or he's creating the controversy to get attention because he feels inadequate about... other things.Anyway he's so ridiculous it's funny and sad at the same time.And get this he has followers,

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1130230256606918212005-10-25T03:49:00.000-05:002005-10-25T03:50:56.613-05:00

This is a neat concept. See my BLOG value below. Check yours out too! My blog is worth $3,387.24.How much is your blog worth?

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1129005794988366802005-10-10T23:39:00.000-05:002005-10-10T23:44:00.526-05:00

Scam artists have now found a way to "phish" by phone. Just like e-mail phishing scams can make it appear that a message is coming from any e-mail address the sender chooses, caller ID spoofing can make a call appear to come from any phone number the caller wishes. Here's how the scam works...The scam artist goes to a caller ID spoofing service (i.e., www.camophone.com). These services allow you

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1128811021357731812005-10-08T17:35:00.000-05:002005-10-08T17:48:43.480-05:00

The truly educated man is that rare individual who can separate reality from illusion. - Author UnknownReality TV Shows.Are they reality or just entertainment? Are they good for society? Do reality shows enhance culture? Are they a waste of time?Let's clear up one thing first. Look up reality in the dictionary. It says, "Reality is the quality or state of being actual or true."Now think about the

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1128748948867592882005-10-08T00:21:00.000-05:002005-10-08T16:52:40.070-05:00

The following article is adapted from a series of messages by Stephen Simon. In it he is referring to the sad state of affairs in most of the entertainment we get on television and in the movies."The words 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,' which I saw onan Italian movie poster, are perhaps the briefeststatement imaginable of the basic appeal of movies.This appeal is what attracts us, and ultimately

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1127904504451039982005-09-28T05:42:00.000-05:002005-09-28T05:50:32.233-05:00

I didn't want to do it BUT I had to.What am I talking about ----> BLOG SPAM. I just got tired of cleaning out the trash, SO...Now only registered users of Blogger can post comments. I apologize to all the non-SPAMMERS for the inconvenience caused by the inconsiderate.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1127769157966935972005-09-26T16:06:00.000-05:002005-09-26T16:14:33.476-05:00

Here's a link to an article called Can You Really "Strike Gold" Online? by Jim Edwards. He talks about some of the myths (or lies) about doing business online. You can read the entire article at this site Jim Edwards article.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1126944637772777052005-09-17T03:01:00.000-05:002005-09-17T16:48:30.943-05:00

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank Every year as the holiday season approaches, we begin to see the ornaments, ribbons, and signs proclaiming Peace on Earth, Goodwill to MenHave you ever really thought about that simple phrase? Do the words actually mean anything to you?I don’t think too many people pay much

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1126345926922601672005-09-10T04:50:00.000-05:002005-09-10T04:52:06.926-05:00

“So many things I would have done, but clouds got in my way.” From Both Sides Now by Joni MitchellLike the clouds in Joni Mitchell’s song, words get in our way all the time. Have you ever stopped to think about the power of your words? Especially the words you use all the time.Besides the value of words for sharing ideas and experiences, words can also cause us to limit our understanding of

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1125608361240760662005-09-01T15:53:00.000-05:002005-09-14T00:58:18.463-05:00

When was the last time you had a good whack on the head?Through-out history there have been certain people with a knack for saying things in a way that cause us to sit up and say, "WOW, that's profound!"I'm talking about quotations. You know, those little gems of wisdom that get passed down from generation to generation. With just a few words, these people give us something that can change our

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1125138595723726562005-08-27T05:29:00.000-05:002005-08-29T03:27:19.516-05:00

Here’s something you probably don’t know. The fruit and vegetables you eat today are not as nutritious as the food from fifty years ago.Who says so? The USDA. When you compare the Food Composition Tables from the 1950 Agriculture Handbook with the latest version, you’ll see the shocking truth.In fact, that is exactly what researchers Donald Davis, Melvin Epp, and Hugh Riordan did. They compared

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1124777073650471022005-08-23T00:57:00.000-05:002005-08-23T01:04:33.656-05:00

Temporary Links to article pages.This is a personal post for some article pages I have. I want to keep track of them while I'm working on the main page of BeyondOrdinary.com.Relationship ArticleZucchini RecipeTravel ArticleInvesting ArticleNatural Tonics Article

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1123911799134975552005-08-13T00:28:00.000-05:002005-08-13T01:00:08.346-05:00

Most of the businesses I deal with on a regular basis are for the most part satisfactory. Except maybe local contractors, but that's a whole other story.Well I've found one that truly impresses me, Blockbuster Online.Recently I signed up for the $9.99 first month trial. I picked the first three movies I wanted on a Saturday. On Monday I had them. I sent them back in the postpaid envelopes the

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1123766466452526932005-08-11T08:16:00.000-05:002005-08-11T08:21:06.460-05:00

Here's a great site if you like flash animations and games. And unlike many (most) of the free sites this one doesn't barrage you with banners, pop-ups, or ads.Find it at http://UpChucky.com

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1123345141671875262005-08-06T10:39:00.000-05:002005-08-27T04:33:02.356-05:00

About a year ago I ran across a site about magnesium. The owner of this site has compiled a LOT of research about how a deficiency of magnesium is affecting our health. Check it out.Anyway, the other day I received my monthly Life Extension magazine. There is an article about Paul Mason and his magnesium site.That reminded me I wanted to post a recipe for magnesium water that I put together after

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1122940592075739012005-08-01T18:28:00.000-05:002005-08-06T10:37:15.466-05:00

At this time of the year zucchini squash is the number one garden commodity. People actually beg you to take some off their hands. You can't leave your car or house unlocked because if you do, zucchini squash will appear.Well here's a recipe that will end all that. This recipe is so good it might even create a national zucchini shortage.Chocolate Zucchini Cake1/2 cup Butter 1/2

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1122616045912200392005-07-28T23:46:00.000-05:002005-08-05T05:28:34.426-05:00

You're nobody till Google indexes you. Sounds ominous doesn't it. I can hear mothers telling their children, "Eat your vegetables or Google will index you."Remember Skynet from the Terminator movies. It was a computer program that used the combined power of the world's computers and assumed control and tried to eliminate humans from the Earth. I can't imagine Google turning hostile like Skynet.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1120843752126288852005-07-08T12:23:00.000-05:002005-08-06T11:36:25.783-05:00

LONDON, July 6 (UPI) -- Swiss researchers say people can reduce their allergy symptoms by up to one-third just by thinking about a place that is free of allergens.The researchers at University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, based their conclusions on 40 people they recruited and trained to hypnotize themselves for two years.The researchers said the group showed one-third fewer symptoms while

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1117615231754719992005-06-01T03:37:00.000-05:002005-06-01T03:58:50.946-05:00

Here is a list of people, real (???) and fictional, that are in the minds of bloggers right now. From BlogPulse.Click on the name and go to the blog listings about the person named. 1. Harry Potter 2. President Bush 3. General Grievous 4. Britney Spears 5. Michael Jackson 6. Padme Amidala 7. George Lucas 8. Donnie Darko 9. Danica Patrick 10. Natalie Portman

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1117606703917475062005-06-01T01:07:00.000-05:002005-06-01T01:19:59.176-05:00

"Open confession is good for the soul" Scottish Proverb PostSecret is one of my favorite blogs. Like poetry, so much is said (and unsaid) in each of the short messages on the postcards. You'll see happy, sad, funny, and deep thoughts revealed. Some of the postcards will make you think about how the people around you have a need to express who they are... or confess what they've done. Maybe you

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1115966516248018712005-05-13T01:37:00.000-05:002005-05-13T01:58:04.346-05:00

Scientists have mixed human and animal genes to create the very first hybrid animal. Here's a picture of the Human Dog already created and available in pet shops soon.Well... maybe not yet. Here's the real news story.Scientists mix human and animal genes.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1115749621004603492005-05-10T13:19:00.000-05:002005-05-10T13:27:01.010-05:00

This sounds like one of those things you get emailed from all your friends doesn't it?I liked it so here it is. If I had my life to live over - By Erma BombeckI would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.I would have talked

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1114850416289412012005-04-30T03:40:00.000-05:002005-04-30T03:42:24.750-05:00

Comments: Now this is a cool bicycle design.New Design Could Transform 1st Bike Ride - Yahoo! News

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1113455475386006902005-04-14T00:08:00.000-05:002005-04-14T00:11:15.396-05:00

A speech by HON. RON PAUL OF TEXAS BEFORE THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2005Whenever the administration is challenged regarding the success of the Iraq war, or regarding the false information used to justify the war, the retort is: “Aren’t the people of Iraq better off?” The insinuation is that anyone who expresses any reservations about supporting the war is an apologist for Saddam

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1113032575276156552005-04-09T02:22:00.000-05:002005-04-09T02:42:55.276-05:00

"WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS TRUE EVEN THOUGH YOU CANNOT PROVE IT?"From The EdgeNow that's a question that gets stuck in your head. Now after you have your short list of unprovable beliefs, here's a couple more questions you can ask yourself about them.Where did this belief come from? (or Who? What? When?)Does having this belief make my life better or worse?Post a comment and let me know what you

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1112252385407083752005-03-31T01:45:00.000-05:002005-03-31T02:03:48.646-05:00

Chicago Tribunehttp://www.chicagotribune.comMarch 28, 2005Bacteria in your food are a bad thing, usually: Think of E. coli or other harmful bugs. But a whole other world of "friendly" bacteria lurks out there. Called "probiotics" and found in such products as yogurt and yogurt drinks, they provide health benefits beyond the regular live cultures found in those foods.Probiotics are among the

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1111645944204427642005-03-24T01:25:00.000-05:002005-03-24T01:32:24.206-05:00

Comments: Here's a story from one of the newsletters I get. This will really make you question if the right thing is being done in the Terri Schiavo case.Mondays With Martha A few years ago I had the opportunity to spend my Mondays with Martha. Martha had been unresponsive for 3 years, the cause was unknown. She seemed to be unable to respond, move, or interact in any way. Her hands were stiff

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1111404636559202662005-03-21T06:22:00.000-05:002005-03-21T06:42:13.836-05:00

Announcement: I just put up a new forum at BeyondOrdinary.com/forum.It's a place where you can relax and get together and discuss the things, people, and places you think are Beyond Ordinary.Stop in - sign up and be one of the first to contribute and help this forum evolve into something Beyond Ordinary.BeyondOrdinary.comBeyond Ordinary ForumBeyond Ordinary Blog

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Comment: I was going to say something about Terri Schiavo. I ran across this editorial that pretty much sums up my feelings.'Don't Kick It' If Terri Schiavo is killed, Republicans will pay a political price. Friday, March 18, 2005 1:37 p.m. EST It appears we've reached the pivotal moment in the Terri Schiavo case, and it also appears our politicians, our senators and congressmen, might benefit

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1110359257131580012005-03-09T04:07:00.000-05:002005-03-09T04:07:37.133-05:00

Yahoo! News - Are magic mushrooms food? Comments: This is what happens when the government thinks they actually know what's best for us.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1110141216362713862005-03-06T15:33:00.000-05:002005-03-11T03:55:52.200-05:00

Borrowed from Gary's GlassMarbles BlogMargarine vs. ButterFor Nutrition monthThis is interesting . . .Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys; when it killed the turkeys the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1110039923836246462005-03-05T11:18:00.000-05:002005-03-06T04:17:53.366-05:00

THE LEGEND OF RAZORBACKIn a mythical time in a mythical town, a boy, lured by a bright red bicycle, enters a mysterious barber's web, unclear as to the magic that awaits him. What develops is a relationship that fulfills both their destinies. A sweet film about courage, perseverance and the caring of a community. Written by Christopher Dodd. Directed by Michael Greenspan. [20 minutes, in

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1109846552693479992005-03-03T05:40:00.000-05:002005-03-03T05:42:32.693-05:00

1.today is march 1st2.juvenile death penalty3.commonly confused words test4.supreme court ruled tuesday that the constitution forbids the execution5.age group: o 100% had lower beginner scores6.advanced level questions correct7.today is a snow day8.one hour delay9.new mars volta10.monty python's meaning of lifeSource: Blog Pulse

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1109846311783705922005-03-03T05:32:00.000-05:002005-03-03T05:38:31.783-05:00

1.Harry Potter2.Johnny Depp 3.Chris Rock 4.Michael Jackson5.Jamie Foxx6.Tom Jones7.Sherlock Holmes8.Anne Frank9.George Orwell10.Oliver TwistSource:Blog Pulse

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1109664836138201752005-03-01T03:10:00.000-05:002005-03-01T03:13:56.140-05:00

Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.- Mark Twain

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1108536571829141852005-02-16T01:49:00.000-05:002005-08-27T04:36:44.286-05:00

The RealAge Tip of the Day Generation Gap Packing as many fruits and veggies as possible into your meals has become more important than ever. A study has suggested that although present-day agricultural practices yield bountiful crops, the fruits and vegetables produced appear to contain less riboflavin, iron, vitamin C, and other nutrients than they did 50 years ago. Fill any nutrition gaps you

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1108280863612813812005-02-13T02:18:00.000-05:002005-02-13T03:16:54.976-05:00

I got this in an email from a guy who makes it his business to report on supplements and business issues.I only pass this on because, YES, I do think the drugs companies want to control this multi-billion dollar industry. As research shows the importance of nutrition in preventing many diseases, the importance of controlling these supplements means big bucks to some companies.MarketWave Alert

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1108278030946611782005-02-13T02:00:00.000-05:002005-02-13T02:00:30.946-05:00

Here's an interesting article I read today. COLUMN: I can't wait 'til the future gets here-(Iowa State U.) U-WIRE 10 Feb 2005 (U-WIRE) AMES, Iowa -- Most people think the best the future holds for us is nicer cars and better-smelling shampoo. Nothing could be further from the truth. We stand on the cusp of a bold new era in the history of our species in which we will see the end of

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1108198646979488902005-02-12T03:57:00.000-05:002005-02-12T03:59:03.123-05:00

Yahoo! News - Date from Hell: Rescue!Comments: What ever happened to honesty? Would you REALLY want to be in a relationship with someone who does this?Now here's your Valentine from me. All we need is LOVE

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107841090104477562005-02-08T01:30:00.000-05:002005-02-08T00:51:19.230-05:00

"Practice mental silence: Instead of trying to activate cosmic powers within, we should remain silent in order to see them already at work. Make it your task for today not to try to achieve anything, but to quietly watch yourself being moved about by inner forces." Vernon Howard I get a quote from Vernon Howard emailed to me everyday. He is a largely unknown deep thinker from a few years back

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107601564132240232005-02-05T06:06:00.000-05:002005-02-05T08:54:34.516-05:00

Here's what people are writing about on their blogs today. Top 10 Phrases List

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107601311546725122005-02-05T06:01:00.000-05:002005-02-05T09:19:35.836-05:00

Here's a Top 10 People list from my Live Journal Top 10 People List

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107585593360484682005-02-05T01:39:00.000-05:002005-02-05T09:18:31.646-05:00

Yahoo! News - Colorado Teens Fined for Giving Cookies to Neighbor Comments: WTF! President Bush should send in Harry Potter and let him work a little magic on some people in Durango. Or how about a new reality show - "Teenagers with Cookies Terrorize Neighbors"... or a game show - "Who Has the Biggest Butthole Neighbors?" Are judges impeached, recalled, or disbarred?

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107503123984894692005-02-04T02:29:00.000-05:002005-02-04T02:45:23.983-05:00

Hey, I just got an email that said Jon Bon Jovi joined the Spiritual Cinema Circle. I'm a member too! You'll see my thoughts about one of last month's selections called "RETREAT" in the next few days. The Spiritual Cinema Circle was started by producer Stephen Simon. He produced "Somewhere in Time" and "What Dreams May Come" and is the producer/director of the new movie "Indigo". If you enjoy

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107501384738670582005-02-04T01:44:00.000-05:002005-02-04T02:25:30.896-05:00

I was reading an article in Prevention magazine on the benefits of including probiotics in you good health plan. Seems the good bacteria alleviate a host of digestive system complaints - from bloating to irritable bowel. Also helpful for sinus and urinary tract infections. According to the research, there are moderate benefits for infections and eczema. And be sure to consult the Doc FIRST!

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107415675889777732005-02-03T02:27:00.000-05:002005-02-03T02:27:55.890-05:00

Now if you're like me, you hate it when you have to go through a lengthy registration process just to read an article or news story. Plus the potential for even more SPAM every time you have to provide your email address... well no more. Now there's BUG ME NOT. They provide a working username and password for over 40,000 sites. All you have to do is paste in the URL on the BugMeNot site. Cool.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107299285111844372005-02-01T18:08:00.000-05:002005-02-01T18:16:33.586-05:00

Science & Technology at Scientific American.com: Chimps' Sense of Justice Found Similar to Humans' Comments: I think the title would be more accurate if it said, "Humans' Sense of Justice Found Similar to Chimps'." If you don't believe that take a look at all the petty things that tick us off. Will the evolution of our consciousness ever catch up with our technological cleverness?

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107080114484093582005-01-30T05:15:00.000-05:002005-01-30T06:15:41.053-05:00

I am thinking about independence as I read the news of the Iraqi Elections. I think independence is a mind game we play with ourselves. After all who or what can be truly independent? To be truly independent wouldn't you have to exist outside the Universe. I know a lot of us humans think it's ME and the Universe. Truth is, it's ME in the Universe. Interdependence is a word that much better

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107075719998850372005-01-30T03:37:00.000-05:002005-01-30T04:02:00.000-05:00

Reading the blogs of strangers is a lot like going to a public place and watching people pass by. Some say that is a great and common human pleasure... watching others. Curiosity. Going deeper, I would have to say that it's almost a form of voyeurism. Looking into the window of someone's mind... revealing secrets, fears, motivations, interests, and more. And really, it reveals the uniqueness of

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107071728712204322005-01-30T02:55:00.000-05:002005-01-30T02:57:10.643-05:00

Yahoo! News - SpongeBob & the Asexual Crustaceans Comments: Boy I sure glad they clarified this. You know, I raised three kids, and I can't ever remember any of them being concerned about a cartoon's sexual orientation. I continue to be amazed by the trivial concerns of certain groups. If they were REALLY concerned about child issues how about these... HUNGER DISEASE LAND MINES SLAVERY ETC.

PhreMindnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10275720.post-1107070451885915962005-01-30T02:34:00.000-05:002005-01-30T02:39:08.696-05:00

Yahoo! News - Student Who Cooked Pets Won't Face Charges Comments: What would they charge him with eating? If that were the case, maybe we should station police outside MacDonalds and charge everyone who buys a hamburger with accessory to cow murder. Come on now... did you forget that every time you eat meat, something had to die. So easy to be hypocrites when someone else does your killing for

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