The Bible on one page, and at your fingertips. This is really quite amazing. I have saved it in my Favorites for future reference....some have created a shortcut on their computer desktop for a quick reference or for a daily read.
Just click on this link.........and also be sure to go to the bottom of the page as well.
Home warranties are something I believe in, and yet they are, after all, insurance companies (although usually kinder and gentler) and a 'middleperson'.
When you want NEED the repair done, done right the first time and done fast, being proactive and efficient on YOUR end will help you--or your client--significantly.
When requesting service:
Request service online. Most warranty companies have portals where the homeowner or agent can request service. USE THOSE BLANK FIELDS that ask for additional explanation! This is a lifesaver when you have a middle of the night plumbing leak or thermostat issue. First in the Q = first to dispatch.
THEN, call the warranty company's CSR and pay your service fee via CC or e-check. That too should expedite processing--and vendors who get paid fast get the work done fast. It's also great for them to not have to collect the service fee. Saves time all around.
Ask the warranty company for a LOCAL vendor as close in proximity to the property as possible, unless you have a reason not to. Keep in mind that the companies do not know which zip code is closest. My house is closer to a zip code in another state than 3 local ones.
Ask the warranaty company for the phone number of the vendor. They often have a 'back office' number that won't go to voice mail.
Call the vendor. They are faxed the service requests, usually via an office person who may or may not be a 'techie'. There's a good chance, even after the previous steps, that the information they got from the warranty company CSR is incomplete. Tell them a request is en route. And be PLEASANT!
Provide information to the vendor: the make, model, type of appliance if applicable, and tell them as clearly as possible what is wrong and what parts of the appliance appear affected. Repeat trips are often eliminated when the vendor can arrive with the correct replacement parts.
Give the vendor DETAILED directions to the property.
Give the vendor your cell number and/or e-mail address so they can give you an ETA and heads up. Murphy's Law WILL prevail and you will not want to miss each other!
You'll be amazed how easily things get done when you help servicepeople help you...
I know it's a little early for my annual Christmas wish, but I think if you read this and take it to heart, we'll all have the best Christmas ever. I do not know the author of this message, but I really love the wish list and this message is right on target for Christmas....something we should all remember.
Letter from Jesus about Christmas -- It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season.
How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easilyunderstood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town. Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8. If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it: 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time. 2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them. 3. Instead of writing the President complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up... It will be nice hearing from you again. 4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them. 5 Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her. 6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference. 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary-- especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. 9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them, buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you. 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember :
On Saturday, December 5, Jim Justice will host The Greenbrier’s first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the North Lawn. The festivities will begin at 7:30 with musical entertainment by Emmy Award-winning Frank Cappelli & Company along with hot chocolate and apple cider. At 8:00 p.m., Santa will turn on a 90 ft. tree, decorated with over 28,000 lights. The holiday extravaganza will feature numerous animated holiday displays created with LED lights.
“We want this to be an annual holiday tradition. After the parades, we hope our friends and neighbors will bring their families and enjoy this special ceremony, and also give back to the community,” said Justice. “Christmas is a magical time, especially for children, and we hope everyone will bring a donation for Toys for Tots for the children of Greenbrier County .”
Highlights of The Greenbrier’s winter wonderland include an 87 ft. long display of Santa’s sleigh and reindeer and dozens of colorful, dancing trees, choreographed to music. A Santa playing basketball and a polar bear golfer are just two of the more whimsical displays. The Springhouse will be decked out in lights as well, including a sparkling fountain and Victorian-themed displays. The Greenbrier’s guest houses will be adorned in white icicle lights, creating a beautiful perimeter around the lawn.
The spirit of the season continues inside with over 40 trees, thousands of poinsettias, wreaths and garland. From the Upper Lobby to the Cameo Ballroom to the Indoor Pool, the resort is filled with breathtaking holiday décor. In addition, Executive Pastry Chef Thierry Delourneaux has created a spectacular display featuring a gingerbread Greenbrier.
The public is also invited to attend The Greenbrier’s holiday concert series featuring performances by the American Boychoir, Kanawha Kordsmen Chorus, harpist Leah Trent, Mt. Laurel Women’s Choir, James Monroe High School and Frank Cappelli & Company. The concerts will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Chesapeake Room on December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16.
Visitors wishing to view the lights should park in the Train Station lot and walk to the North Lawn. The light displays will be on nightly between 5:00 -- 10:00 p.m. While there is no fee to attend the ceremony or see the displays, all guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy as a donation for Toys for Tots from December 5-17.
The White Sulphur Springs Christmas parade begins at 6 p.m. and will end at The Greenbrier’s lower lot. So, after the parade, walk over to the Greenbrier and join in the first annual Christmas tree lighting Ceremony.
The Greenbrier Classic is the definitive golf experience, sure to make history as the PGA TOUR's first FedExCup event held in the Mountain State. The Greenbrier Classic, which will be held July 26 – August 1, 2010, will be played on the historic, Old White, The Greenbrier’s first 18-hole course.
(Photo courtesy of The Greenbrier)
Badges for the week are available now. Or, you can buy badges from your favorite West Virginia charity. For those who wish to remember their favorite charitable cause, The Greenbrier announces the Badges for Charity program.
To support your favorite charity, simply go to www.greenbrierclassic.com and select Badges for Charity. Click on the badge level you wish to purchase; and then select your favorite charity from the drop-down menu. The charity will receive 30% of the proceeds of all badges purchased between now and February 26. Weekly badges for the event range from $147 to $5,000 each.
The Grounds badge provides tournament admittance for the entire week for $147.
The Benefactor badge includes entry to select air-conditioned hospitality tents, as well as premium food and beverage options for $275.
Alumni and fans of West Virginia University, Marshall University, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia may choose the Alumni Tent badge for $495. Guests of these special alumni hospitality areas will enjoy unlimited tailgate-style food non-alcoholic beverages as well as guest appearances from celebrity alumni.
For the ultimate Greenbrier Classic experience, the Clubhouse badge provides a limited number of people with exclusive access to the event, including prime viewing areas on Old White #1 and #18, unlimited food and beverage at Sam Snead’s at the Golf Club and access to all hospitality tents, for $5,000. In addition, Clubhouse badge holders will also receive one complimentary two-night stay at The Greenbrier, including one round of golf on The Old White Course for two and $1,000 in special amenity vouchers.
In addition to enjoying an unparalleled championship golf experience, your Weekly Badge also provides access to the Greenbrier's world-class concert event. Stay tuned for details!
What a great way to support your favorite charity and have the ultimate golf experience.
Below are three great videos by Volkswagen (or rather ad agency DDB Stockholm) that appears to have hit the bullseye with their new campaign “The Fun Theory”. The Fun Theory is a series of experiments, captured on video, to find out if making the world more fun can improve people’s behavior.
The Fun Theory -- the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do.
Piano Stairs
Take the stairs instead of the escalator and feel better is something we often hear from our doctors and friends. How many actually follow that advice. See how many people take the stairs over the escalator by making it fun to do.
The World's Deepest Bin
Can we get more people to throw rubbish into the bin, rather than onto the ground, by making it fun to do? Watch this video
The Bottle Bank Arcade
Hate recycling? This invention is perfect for having some fun while saving the planet.
The idea is to commit $50 each month to locally owned businesses. Maybe that means rethinking where you currently invest your money, opting to pick up that birthday card or pair of jeans in a locally owned business instead of the big box you’ve been going to. Or maybe it means eating out once a month because you realize slamming the brakes on all spending stalls economic recovery. And it means not shopping online, 99.99999% of online sales generate nothing for the community you live in. It’s just that simple.
Best Regards,
Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GRI GREEN
2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors
TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP. I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS, I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED - THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE, BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION, THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION. SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR, AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE. GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES, PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND, 'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND. I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY, WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE. BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES.... HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.
MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY, MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP. MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP. MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS. MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE, MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!
The below sweet potato recipe is easy and delicious. I love sweet potatoes, and if you do, you will love this recipe. My family loves it.....and so will you.
Sweet Potato Crunch w/Pecans
5-6sweet potatoes, cooked and then peeled
(I boil the potatoes, let them cool, and the peelng comes off very easy.)
¼ to ½ cup white sugar
½ tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 Tblsp vanilla
Mix all above ingredients by hand, or hand mixer
Grease a 13x9 casserole dish. Add above mixture.
In a small bowl, mix:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup of flour
This should be dry enough to crumble or sprinkle on top of sweet potato mixture.
Thanks to Xerox sending out a Thank You card to our soldiers is simple, fast and free.
At this time of the year we can take some time out to teach our children about giving thanks and living in gratitude. The best way of course to teach gratitude is by being a good example of being in a thankful state of mind.
You can gather your children around your computer right now and go to this site:
All you do is click on the card you want to send and then click on what you want the words on the text side of the card to say. You don't even have to think to do this because it is all done for you. You just have to choose the card and the text out of the ones on the site. Then you just click send.
Xerox prints out the postcards and then these cards go into the care packages that Givetothetroops® sends to our soldiers. What a gift Xerox is giving to the troops. I really appreciate a company setting a great example like this. The cards have all been designed by children and are patriotic. There are many patriotic symbols and messages to choose from.
Here are some of the comments sent back by different servicemen and women:
To all who have supported us,
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you from myself and my fellow Marines. Your packages and well wishes have lifted our spirits at a time when we are so far away from our friends and family. I wish you could have seen the bright eyed looks and utter excitement from the Marines when opening the boxes. It was a true blessing that you made happen. It makes us proud to know that our fellow Americans care as much as we do. It makes the sacrifices we and our families make worth every minute we spend here. We Americans can stand shoulder to shoulder in unison on one thing - we're all proud of our country and we're all proud of each other. The effort you make on behalf of the troops is just as important as the work we are doing here and around the world.
- A Gunnery Sergeant
As I was leaving an un-eventful Valentine's Day today, one of the mail clerks yelled "Adams!! You have a package!!" A package, I thought to myself. I'm not expecting anything. What could this be? I took the box into my office and closed the door. As I opened the box, a flood of joy came over me as I looked over the cards from you and the young ones, one of my co-workers walked in to see tears rolling down my eyes. I had never received a gift with this much love, packed into one little place from someone that I've never known.
As I thought about what the cards talked about with soldiers giving their lives and privileges up to ensure the freedom of Americans, it was nice to know that someone out there does not take it for granted. I don't know who you are, but you are truly a gift from God. The gift that gives me the drive to serve my country proudly. As you pray that the Lord keeps the soldiers here safe and brings us home, I pray to the Lord that people like you do not die off from this world. Your contributions are nowhere near inadequate. Please never forget what this means to a soldier. Thank you for your love and thoughts.
Please be kind- take a moment out of your day to send a card for free to a soldier today. Please Reblog!
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