Watch out my Friends...Here's another Computer Virus to watch out for!!

Read the following Article! This is just the newest virus that we have to watch out for! It's getting to the point where I'm afraid to open anything!!
Do you Ever wonder who these people are that do this? I do....I have a mental picture of a "Loser" who happens to be computer savvy, sitting around in his/her Parents Basement working on a new virus. Obviously these people have too much free time...so I'm betting they aren't productive citizens. Most likely, they are unemployed, with a scarce to non-existent social life. I can see him/her finishing up their latest virus... and clapping their hands together giggling like a first grader. I'm betting my description is dead on!!

Attention Liars, Thieves, Users, Abusers, and so called Christians...

    Ever since my son, Devon, passed away...I've been seeing a Grief Counselor. Well, to be exact, She's a Psychologist, who specializes in PTSD, and grief. I've been seeing her for 4 years now and I owe her my sanity. Thank you Dr. Hoyt!! I tell her everything....including how my family treated my son when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Terminal Cancer. She suggested that I write about it...and so I am doing that. It's taken me a long time to get to this point where I'm willing to share with everyone My experience...but here goes!!
    To say I've been hurt by my "Family" is an understatement. I don't claim to know God's will or intent,... but in my heart of hearts (Way deep down in the nucleus of my soul) I know (somehow I just Know) that God is NOT happy with these people. I know I'm a good person..I have a clear and clean conscience on that subject. Of course I've made my mistakes...who hasn't? But believe me, The Lord and I are square on that. I've repented for my past mistakes...and I've paid for my wrong doings. Who are these people to judge me? I mean really? I have 2 relatives who have "blocked me on Facebook," and it's laughable at best. I, No kidding, had to laugh when I found out....It's so high school...It's so....just like both of them. I'd bet it all that they are close friends with eachother as well. Yep...High School.  Gotta say...Never wanted to be a part of that clique!! So that there's no misunderstanding....I DO LOVE both individuals... I don't like them...and I don't want to be around either one...But, I love them both. They are my family, and I would stand up for them, no matter how wrong they are. That's another big difference between the three of us. No matter how crappy they treated me and my child, I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy. If either of them found themselves pushing their child in a wheel chair into the Med room at St Judes's for high dose Chemo...you can bank on the fact that they would receive words of encouragement from me...their child would receive cards from me...and No...not because I've went through it with my own son...I would have given them the same treatment before my son got sick...I mean...wouldn't most people?
    I had to let go of my anger, disappointment, and frankly...shock towards these people a while back. Before I go any further, the two afformentioned people are not the focus of my subject...they are definitely included...but they were not alone. I have a big family...and besides my sister and father, there were exactly (3) three "Blood relations" to call me and/or my son during his sickness. 2 of those people called me one time in the entire 2 1/2 years that we battled my son's Cancer. It's nothing short of pathetic!! These are not nice people. This is not a judgement on my part either...It's plain and simply Fact!!
    Wow! She's right!! I do feel kind of good, maybe unburdened is a better word. Nothing about this makes me feel good. I am saddened that I feel this way about my "family."
    I am living proof that DNA does not make a "Family." My children have More Grandma's and Grandpa's than most children, as well as Aunts and Uncles. These people may not carry the same DNA as we do, but they are NOTHING short of MY "Family!!" Devon had more than enough people rallying around him when he was sick. I just had an amazing thought...I can't even count (SERIOUSLY) how many people made the 11 hour (One way) drive to Memphis to see Devon. We used to get reprimanded by the staff at Target House for having so many visitors. These people...My friends...No, my Family, put smile after smile on my baby's face. I could live a thousand years...and I still wouldn't be able to thank these wonderful people enough!!
    Will I always wonder why my Biological family didn't make an effort to let my baby know he was loved by them?  Well, Yes, I don't think it's avoidable. It's natural to want to know that answer...but after all this time...I realize there isn't any answer they could give me that would excuse their behavior.
    Before I go to bed each night...I say 2 prayers...One with my children, and then one between me and God alone. I feel closer to God now more than ever..and maybe it is because my baby Devon is up there with him...I don't know. I just know that I have to keep my faith and live a good life and teach my children to always hold the Lord's hand in their lives.... I am truly blessed in my life with Amazing people walking right beside me. I'd love to name each of you personally, but I don't have enough space left...so, To all my Friends (My real Family) I love you all...each and e very one of you..and know that I will always be right beside you...just as you all have for me and Devon!! God has truly, truly smiled upon me...and you!! For all of you who have never met Devon...here he is......

Hello Friends!!!
    As some of you already know...I have a 3 year old with Autism. I've heard all kinds of crazy rumors about the cause of Autism, as I'm sure you have too. I've been going over all the studies that have been recently finished as of last month....and I came across some useful info....atleast I thought it was useful. Vaccines are not a factor in the cause of Autism. I've heard stories about how vaccines can cause Autism, so naturally I've been on the fence regarding vaccines. As a matter of fact, I've been taking my time getting my 2 year old daughter vaccinated for fear that she too might become Autistic like her brother.

     I'm releived that this study had found no connection between the two. I'm posting the pic of the article I found in Womans World.....confirming what I read,

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Lost Fido? I guess if he's really a part of the family...then you'll need to find him fast. Don't Panic!! We make the most mistakes not keeping a calm head in situations of stress.
   You know to ask Neighbors, Check shelters, and put up signs.
   But, There's more you can do!! Sign up for FREE  atFidoFinder.com or Pets911.com Both keep databases of Lost and Found Pets arranged by area. Also, Post a FREE dog alert in the classified section at PetFinder.com , then check the site's "found dog" section. And, for a fee, you can register at PetAmberAlert.com (Yes it's for Real) or LostMyDoggie.com , which make and distribute posters- complete with your pet's pic and information to local Veterinarians and Animal Shelters. For an additional fee, they'll even call thousands of your neighbors to alert them of your missing pet.
   Do they go to this much trouble for missing people?

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Looking for Old Friends? Can't find them on Facebook or MySpace?
  
   You already know how to Google them, dial 411 in the City where they live, and naturally Facebook and other Social Medias were of no help to you. So, What to do?
   Well, alot of people aren't familiar with another social site called LinkedIn.com Try this first. Then, if you still come up empty, try a FREE online directory like 411.com or ZabaSearch.com Type in the person's name and the last state you know that he/she lived in. Still No luck? Try PeopleSearch.com or PublicRecords.com Both sites list possible matches for FREE, then charge a small fee for an address or phone number.

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Lose your cell phone...and actually want it back? 

   Well, Let's first use common sense..If you think you've lost it nearby, then pick up someone else's phone and call it...duh!! Okay, Okay...just a joke. What if you don't have another cell phone handy to call it? Then, you can go to www.Wheresmycellphone.com and enter your number, and they will call it for you for free!!
   What if you've lost it in a cab, restaurant, or don't remember where u lost it?
   First, Alert your provider so they can prevent anyone else from using it, then register it in the database of lost phones at www.MissingPhones.org  Simply enter your phones serial number, which u can get from your service provider or off the packaging that your phone came in when u bought it, and you will be contacted if someone finds it.
   To prevent ALOT of trouble, Subscribe to your carrier's "phone locator" service BEFORE it gets lost, and they'll find your phone using GPS technology- But, this only works if u do it BEFORE it goes missing. 

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Lost your old Yearbook? Want to take a walk down memory lane once more? Okay then...Let's Go Sister!!
   Go to www.MemoryLane.com , which has more than 70,000 digitalized yearbooks from schools across the country from the past 60 years. Enter your School and year, and you can flip through the pages and reminisce online for FREE!!www.MemoryLane.com

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Lose Something? Find it Fast!!!
   With today's technology...there shouldn't be any waiting around, or endless hours on hands and knees looking for that LOST something or another.

   Missing Owners Manual?

   Okay, we've all done it...misplaced that irreplaceable manual on our GPS, or Washing Machine,etc., but not to worry. I've done the leg work for you. It's taken me about 20 hours of researching and compiling lists, but it's worth it. Even if noone ever reads this, it was well worth it for me just to have the info. that I have!!
   Many company websites including www.whirlpool.com , www.GEAppliances.com , www.Canon.com , www.Ford.com , www.MyMazda.com , www.Dell.com allow you to download their user manuals and instruction booklets for free. Yes, I too, wish this list were longer.
   Now, If you can't find what you're looking for there, then head to www.SafeManual.com , where you can find more than 2 MILLION user manuals for all kinds of products from appliances and electronics to cars. Just type in the item and manufacturer you're looking for , and u can download it for FREE!!
   People, Feel free to thank me for this information anytime. I could use the pat on the back...since I get no "Thank you's" for researching all this information in my Blog.

Feel Good Food? You tell me!!

   I did a little research on my own this past month on foods that made me feel better...and this is what I found out:
   Pinto Beans- Not my favorite bean...but definitely worth eating if you want an energy boost. Everytime I've ever ate these, I always start feeling a little more get up and go about 30 minutes after I've ingested them. My personal study proven dose: One to two (1 cup) servings. Credit goes to the protein, I'm sure.
   Orange Juice- When you're drinking O.J., Can't you just feel the goodness going into you? I can! I know I'm getting a credible amount of Vitamin C...and that's Oh soooo good for your body. Be careful though...O.J. can be too filling. My study proven dose: (1) cup (8oz.) Try this first...and if u still want more, try an additional 4oz. For me personally, becoming over-full on O.J. makes me feel bloated and it no longer stands up for me as a feel good source.
   Green Beans- I know...Not the greatest taste, but drizzle a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil on them and Presto....Yummy! I always feel great after I eat these beans. Try using the xtra virgin olive oil before salting them for taste, I think you'll see that the salt can't come close to providing the taste that the oil does. Read the benefits of Xtra virgin olive oil on a previous post that I wrote about it.
   I have an endless supply of feel good foods and their benefits...and if you want a complete list...please feel free to e-mail me requesting it at darthbrand@adelphia.net
   Before I close, I want to stress the importance of Emotional well being for a sec. If anyone needs a support group for ANYTHING, Please check out the following website: www.SupportGroups.com  This site deals with everything: Phobias, Smoking, losing weight, eating healthier, literally dozens of support groups!!

Can't Sleep? Soak your Feet!!

   Your body temperature dips at night, helping to induce drowsiness. So, soaking your feet in warm water for a few minutes then letting them air dry speeds up that process.   How?  It triggers a drop  in temperature that's enough to send you to dreamland.
   I put this technique to the test last night...and let me tell you....in a matter of 10 minutes, I was Gone ...gone...gone!


*** If you wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom....Don't Flip on the light switch! Keep a night light on throughout the house. Turning on lights stimulates the area in the brain that controls wakefulness.

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Replacing Strict dieting with a little extra Activity!!

   Exercising 20 minutes daily improves insulin sensitivity so your pancreas has to produce  only a smidgen of this hormone to keep your blood sugar trickling steadily into the cells that need it. And, That's the key: The Groundbreaking Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging shows that using exercise to keep your insulin levels low reaps the same longevity benefits as sticking to a strict , bland, ultra low calorie diet! YESSS!!!!

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Rejuvenatingcancer cells Brain Cells with Black Eyed Peas!! (No Lie!!) 1/2 cup


   They're packed with Phyates (Age defying nutrients that European research shows kill cancer cells, strengthen immunity, and revearse aging inside body and brain cells!)
   Study Proven Dose: One to Two 1 cup servings daily.


***Other Options: Brown Rice (1 cup)
                               Bran Flakes or Cream of Wheat
                               Almonds (1oz)

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Getting double the Antioxidant power from food!!

   Eating specific foods together dramatically increases the benefits of certain antioxidants, reveals Ohio State research. For example, sulforaphane (the Cancer fighting compound in broccoli) destroys troublesome cells even more effectively if it's eaten with selenium rich seafood or poultry. Similarly, pairing avocados with tomatoes unleashes up to 4 times more stroke stopping lycopene, say researchers-and you'll absorb twice as much fat-soluble vitamin E from spinach if you saute the veggie in butter, olive oil, or other fat.

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Revving your Immune System by Sleeping!

   A study of the World's oldest people shows that the thing they have most in common is sleep..fitting in atleast 7 1/2 hours nightly!
   Sleep is the body's prime time for repairing damaged tissues, slowing cellular aging and super charging the immune system, says Walter Gaman,M.D., Author of Stay Young . So, making time to snooze can prevent dozens of health hassles, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes- plus it adds three years to your life!!

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Enjoy Age Defying Produce!!

   Apples,bananas,pears....eating atleast one cup of fresh or frozen fruit or two cups of vegetables daily ensures you take in hundreds of natures finest disease-fighting compounds.
   Loma Linda University research suggests that this single step  helps neutralize up to 75% of the aging toxins that enter your body, adding 2 years to your life and cutting your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and cataracts as much as 40%.

***Like Red Meat?  People who dine on leaner cuts and avoid the fattier nitrate-laden types like bacon and sausage tend to live up to 9 years longer!

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Fighting Aging by forgoing the Carbs!!
   A surprising new Harvard study proves that just cutting back on refined carbohydrates- like those in cakes, crackers, and sodas- boosts your thyroids production of anti-aging hormones by 6%, plus cuts levels of insulin ( a hormone that can prematurely age the brain, heart, and arteries)by 48%.

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We've all heard it before...Think young to stay young!! But, It's true! A study shows that feeling young at heart slows the aging process, keeping your body and brain up to 12 years younger than the calendar says.
The Key: Nurturing your friendships. People with active social lives not only feel younger and are more energetic, they're 22% less likely to develop serious illnesses.  Sharing fun and laughter cuts stress hormone production 25%, reduces blood pressure, and improves immunity, all of which slow aging...explains University of Pittsburgh Neurosurgeon Joseph C. Maroon,M.D.