Updates From Ruby Hawk: April 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011

Tanning Beds | Healthmad

We have long know that tanning beds are dangerous. Besides aging the skin, it can cause skin cancer and other health problems. Doctors say that the average person gets more than enough sun exposure and vitamin D in the course of normal living, food and supplements. Tanning Bed Associations are sending a message, aimed at young women that tanning beds are healthy, and they have some believers.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Education Does Not Make an Artist | Quazen

Education Does Not Make an Artist | Quazen

t’s a good thing that artists and writers don’t have to be licensed. We don’t need a degree from Yale or any of the hundreds of other academies around the world. We can pick up our pen or paints and work to our hearts content. We can follow our bliss with little schooling or training. And believe it or not some of us succeed with a capital S. One American artist did just that. He lived near a little town called Summerville, Ga. He was a blue collar worker who lived within his earnings and with what he could make with his own hands. This man build a home in the mill village of Trion, Ga. with found materials and roofed his home with flattened out tin cans. It was a masterpiece of workmanship.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Articles Stolen From Triond | Writinghood

Friends, I have from time to time, found an article published here and there, that was stolen from my Triond articles. They were few and far between and I didn’t worry about it. What I found tonight was a mother load and it has me upset to no end. I found dozens of my articles on a paying site that were copied from my Triond articles. This one is a biggie. I got this article on quickly as possible to warn all my friends. I hope you will check this site out. I have notified Triond and if you find any of your work there I hope you will do the same. Please let me know what you find.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Validation of Ourselves | Socyberty

We as human beings are not perfect, never have been, never will be. The more news reports, crime shows, mysteries and psychology we see on TV and the Internet the more fearful and dissatisfied we are with how we live our lives. We look to others for validation when we should be looking to ourselves. Information is thrown at us at an unbelievable rate, reliable and unreliable. Maybe it’s time to hunker down and enjoy our lives rather than letting others bombard us with their particular views.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Spit-Shine Your Shoes | Gomestic

Spit-Shine Your Shoes | Gomestic

This may sound really disgusting but it gives a wonderful shine. You can use your saliva to give leather shoes an extra glossy patent leather shine. To do this, you need to shine your shoes with polish regularly, and then apply the spit. Here is the complete procedure

Diets to Purify The Body | Quazen

Look on the food labels and you will see that much of the food we buy is not real food. What about powdered orange juice. Look at the label and you’ll see it has no oranges. You will see sugar, citric acid, gum arabic, cellulose and so on. Practically all processed food is hardly real food at all. If you knew, would you consume emulsifiers, dyes, bleaches, extenders, and artificial flavors? Probably not but in our busy days, we sometimes grab without checking the labels and the toxicity builds up.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Kids and Teens | Healthmad

Kid"s and teen"s health is of the utmost importance to parents and the community. Common ailments can often be handled at home but every child should have a preventive visit to the doctor once a year. A yearly visit also builds your child’s relationship with the doctor and teaches her or him to ask questions about health issues.

Eat the Same Foods and Lose Weight | Healthmad

Eat the Same Foods and Lose Weight | Healthmad

We all know we need to eat low fat to keep healthy and to keep our weight down but it is hard to change the way we have always cooked. Here are some ideas to help you cook lower fat foods that are good for you and your family.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Contaminated Alcohol Prep Wipes | Healthmad

Anytime we have blood drawn or any invasive procedure at a laboratory or hospital, alcohol wipes are used on our bodies. We generally don’t give it a second thought. We expect everything to be clean and sterile in a hospital setting, but lately we are learning this is not always the case. Contaminated alcohol wipes have contributed to infection and deaths in hospitals. Some confirmed and probably many we will never know about.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Cloth Diapers Versus Diaposable | Quazen

Before the invention of disposable diapers, cloth diapers were the only diapers available. Cloth diapers are reusable, in fact you can use them for the first baby to the last unless they get some really rough wear. They are kinder to the environment, less expensive and the laundry isn’t that difficult. Cloth diapers are making a come back and with good reason.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Sister’s Special Apple Caramel Cake | Notecook

Sister’s Special Apple Caramel Cake | Notecook

You remember I told y’all sister didn’t want me to make no cakes to take to Miz Pruitt’s setting up. She was braggin on her cooking and throwin off on mine, like to have burned me up but I didn’t say nothin. I just kept my mouth shut and let that old girl talk a blue streak. Anyways, this cake she brought to the settin up was pretty good. Now, I wont say it was better than mine, cause it wasn’t but it was pretty good.

Appropriate TV Viewing for Young Children

Some researchers say that young children should not be allowed to view television at all. Others say some programs are good to build language skills. While some programs decrease language skills. All agree that it’s up to the parents to screen programs for their children and limit TV time.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Train an Obedient Spouse | Socyberty

Ladies would you like to train your husbands or boyfriends? Amy Sutherland might be onto something. She claims you can train your husband just the same as you train your dog. Reward him when he’s good and ignore him when he’s bad. She decided to apply the same technique to her husband and taught them both how to have a happier marriage.

Death on The Mountain | Socyberty

A death on the mountain where Sister lived was much different from now. We go during visiting hours to the funeral home for visitation with the bereaved family. But on the mountain there is a setting up for two nights. The women keep food on the table while groups change out to sit with the corpse. Stories are told about old times and children play.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Sister is Fussing Again | The Real Owner

Another humorous story about Sister. I love writing them and I hope you get a giggle reading them. Sister lives in my imagination. She reminds me of people who lived in the valley where I grew up. I can still hear their voices.

Sister is Fussing Again | The Real Owner

Another humorous story about Sister. I love writing them and I hope you get a giggle reading them. Sister lives in my imagination. She reminds me of people who lived in the valley where I grew up. I can still hear their voices.

Evolution Versus Creation | Socyberty

Scientists agree that evolution happened over millions of years. Creationists believe the world and everything in it was created in seven days. Scientists have proven their point by data from facts rather than the supernatural. But for longer than we had a theory for evolution we have had arguments for Intelligent Design.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Love and DNA | Quazen

Can DNA explain love? Not according to research. Every hypothesis has backfired on researchers and love continues to be unexplainable. Do ovulating women emit a scent that men can pick up, as science has suggested? There’s no evidence of it. Love doesn’t need an explanation. It’s the spice of life and makes our lives worth living.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and The Winklevosses | Quazen

The Wiinklevoss twins appeal for revoking their settlement with Facebook has been turned down. The federal appeals court refused to set aside the agreement. The brothers say they are the minds behind the creation of the social network, and Zuckerburg stole their idea. They agreed to accept a $20 million settlement and part ownership of Facebook in 2008

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Eat to Avoid Cancer | Healthmad

You are what you eat. We have heard this saying many times, and it’s true. Everything we put in our mouths effects our health for good or for worse. Researchers tell us we have a good chance of avoiding cancer by our food choices. So lets see what those choices are and if we can include the best choices in our diet.

Eat to Stay Slim and Trim | Healthmad

Americans eat too much. It is a fact that anyone can see who goes out on the streets. We don’t stop to think if we are hungry. We simply eat as long as there is food on the plate and often go back for seconds and thirds. On the other hand, we tend to try to lose weight with artificial sweeteners, which only intensifies hunger. The French eat smaller servings and know when they have had enough. France has a very low obesity rate. American had a low rate of obesity until the last two decades when whoopers and double dips became popular. Now, for our healths sake, it’s time to put the brakes on.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Up to Date Nutrition for Your Family | Healthmad

With all the diet books out it’s hard to understand exactly what a good nutritious diet is. One diet book tells us carbs are bad, one tells us they are good. I believe we would do better to leave these fad diets off and follow the guidelines of the Department of Agriculture. They list all the healthy foods we should be eating and the correct proportions for our family’s needs.

Iq Tests and True Intelligence | Socyberty

IQ tests are not the "be all, end all" intelligence tests they were once thought to be. Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner says everyone has eight types of intelligence. Some to a more or lesser degree. Even the keepers of the old IQ test have acknowledged that the Stanford-Benet does not give a true answer to an individual’s intelligence. Researchers are learning that testing one area of intelligence does not measure up.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Drink Tea for Good Health | Healthmad

Green and black teas are beneficial to health. They are fragrant and zesty. A few cups a day provides an array of healthy aids. Brewed tea drinkers have fewer strokes, heart attacks, lower cholesterol and cancer than non tea drinkers It’s also great if you are watching carbs and calories. For health’s sake avoid sugary drinks and instead drink five cups of tea every day.

Good Siding Maintanance | Bizcovering

Taking good care of your siding will keep it in good condition for years to come. Don’t think you can hang siding to the exterior of your house and it will continue to protect your home from the elements without good maintenance. Simple maintenance will usually do the trick, but do repair any damages as quickly as possible and keep it clean for a longer life.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Lowdown on Sexual Desire | Socyberty

In the spring of our youth our hormones are raving and love is the only important thing in our world. But children do come along and responsibilities pile up. Desire diminishes. Not that it disappears, we still enjoy sex when the kids are in bed and we are not so tired we fall asleep by the time out heads hit the pillow. It is time to worry when we aren’t tired, have the opportunity and still don’t take advantage of a sexual experience.

The Importance of Low Fat Dairy | Healthmad

We all know that calcium and vitamin D is important to our health, but maybe we didn’t realize how very important it is. Scientists have found that calcium is beneficial in boosting immunity, controlling blood pressure, building strong bones, and also protection against cancer and diabetes.

Practical Domestic Tips | Gomestic

These practical domestic tips will save money and help solve some of your household problems. Take a spin down the cleaning isle in the super market and you will realize how much these cleaning products cost. Is it necessary to buy these products for regular household cleaning? No, not at all. Simple products in your bathroom and pantry will clean as well as these expensive products.

Flea Markets and Dumb Luck | Gomestic

Flea markets are fun and you never know what you might find. It’s like going on a treasure hunt. Look through all the junk to find a collectors item or something of real value. Even if you don’t find that special something on this trip, you will still find needed items at rock bottom prices. Bicycles, tools, household goods, clothing, carpet. You name it, they have it.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The New Look | BeyondJane

The new styles are in. Thicker brows, natural shiny lip colors, blue jeans, strappy heels, wedgies, and peep toes. Bright colors and neutrals are in stores now. Stay in style with long gauzy scarves, bangles, beads and the right makeup for the in look.

The Lowdown on Sexual Desire | Socyberty

In the spring of our youth our hormones are raving and love is the only important thing in our world. But children do come along and responsibilities pile up. Desire diminishes. Not that it disappears, we still enjoy sex when the kids are in bed and we are not so tired we fall asleep by the time out heads hit the pillow. It is time to worry when we aren’t tired, have the opportunity and still don’t take advantage of a sexual experience.

The Lowdown on Sexual Desire | Socyberty

In the spring of our youth our hormones are raving and love is the only important thing in our world. But children do come along and responsibilities pile up. Desire diminishes. Not that it disappears, we still enjoy sex when the kids are in bed and we are not so tired we fall asleep by the time out heads hit the pillow. It is time to worry when we aren’t tired, have the opportunity and still don’t take advantage of a sexual experience.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Emblish Your Home with Trims and Frills | Gomestic

You can add trims to your old tablecloths, curtains, pillows or anything else you want to dress up and refresh. It will make your home look more stylish and up to date, besides being fun to do. Get out the ribbons and materials and see what you can do to bring out the best in your home.

Grape Wine | Quazen

A few years back I had lost my recipe for muscadine grape wine and I asked friends on Triond if anyone had the recipe. Some did have a recipe but they all had yeast as an ingredient and I knew my old recipe didn’t have anything but grapes, and at the time I thought sugar. I eventually found my recipe and I’m sharing it with you. It’s so simple to make and contains nothing but grapes.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Make Your Own Wine | Gomestic

Making your own wine can be fun and if you are a wine drinker, it will save you quiet a bit of moola. It isn’t hard and it doesn’t take any complicated equipment. You can do it in your own kitchen. Wine can be made from blossoms, berries, grapes, fruits and some vegetables.

Elderberry and May Wine | Gomestic

Elderberry wine is easy to make and the blossoms are available in spring when apple and other fruit trees are blooming. If you miss the blossoms, pick the mature berries and make a more robust wine in the summer. Blossoms make a light flavored wine that is refreshing and delicious.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Spring Gardening | Gomestic

It’s time to get the garden ready for a colorful spring and summer. Dead and dying shrubbery can spoil the look of your beautiful garden so cut out the old decayed shrubs and make way for the new. Nothing else makes your garden look so bedraggled as shrubbery gone bad. There’s also an easy way to keep your flower beds free of Bermuda grass and all unsightly weeds.

Spring Into Health | Healthmad

Spring is finally here and it’s time to get out after the long cold winter and enjoy walks in the park and breath the good clean air. Sunny day activities are good for health, lifts our spirits and gives us a new take on life. It’s a good time to take off those extra pounds that indoor winter living packed on. Spring is the most enjoyable time of the year. The cold of winter is over and the heat of summer hasn’t arrived. The perfect time to rev up our health.

High School Prom | Socyberty

Prom time is here and it’s time for the formals and tuxedos. High Schools all over are gearing up for the big night. It can be a grand ending for twelve years of study. A huge night of merriment and fun with friends unless you are foolish enough to consume alcohol or drugs. Drinking and being stopped by the police isn’t fun. Having your car impounded isn’t fun and having a criminal record for life isn’t fun. Better think now how you will have your fun.