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"Art produces ugly things which frequently become beautiful

with time. fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful

things which always become ugly with time." - Jean Cocteau

Al says - "Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,

                it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf." - Will Rogers

Greece - Riots have broken out because of austerity measures. ...

Syria - The Arab League on Sunday called for the formation of -

           a joint Arab-U.N. peacekeeping mission. ...

Looking through the Milkglass - "I've learned...That everyone wants to live on

                                                    top of the mountain, but all the happiness and

                                                    growth occurs while you're climbing it." - Andy Rooney ...

Sweet Solutions - High sugar intake and depression go hand in hand. -

                             Instead try Pure Maple Syrup (the real stuff). -

                             It contains manganese, zinc, and calcium. ...  www.prevention.com

'The Vow' - was No.1 at the box office -

'Safe House' - was No.2. ...

Word for Today - exoteric - \ek-suh-TER-ik\ - adj. - 1. Suitable for or communicated to the general public. -

                                                                                 2. Not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or -

                                                                                     select circle, as of disciples or intimates. -

                                                                                 3. Popular; simple; commonplace. -

                                                                                 4. Pertaining to the outside; exterior; external. ...

The Grammys - Adele won six...

Thought for Today - "I like not only to be loved,

                                 but also to be told I am loved."

                                      ~George Elliot

Does anything else really matter?

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"Our greatest weariness comes

from work not done." - Eric Hoffer

Al says - Why do they call it a TV set -

               when you only have one? ...

Charleston - the State Infrastructure Bank approved -

                    an $88M application to complete a new -

                    drainage system underneath U.S. Hwy 17 -

                    as it crosses the peninsular city. ...

Syria - Homs was described as city of ghosts -

           anything that moves is targeted ...

Looking thru the Milkglass - "I've learned...That when your newly born

                                              grandchild holds your little finger in his little

                                              fist, that you're hooked for life." - Andy Rooney ...

Foods for Good Mood - Wild Salmon - Studies have found that people, in -

                                      countries with the highest fish consumption have -

                                      the lowest rates of depression, bipolar disorder, -

                                      postpartum depression, and the winter blues. -

                                      That's at least in part because the fish has high -

                                      levels of omega-3 fatty acids. ...   www.prevention.com 

Word for Today - depone - \dih-POHN\ - v. - 1. To testify under oath; depose. ,,,

Thought for Today - "People even more than things, have to be restored,

                                  renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed;

                                  never throw out anyone."

                                       ~Audrey Hepburn

Does anything else really matter?

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"There is no fixed road to wealth,

and goods do not stay with the

same master forever." - Sima Qian

Al says - Lexophile:

               If you don't pay your exorcist...

               you can get repossessed. ...

Washington - The House passed the 'Line-Item Veto' Bill. ...

Syria - the EU threatened harsher sanctions. ...

Pat says - Ketchup was sold in the 1830's -

                 as medicine. ...

Sweet Solutions - High sugar intake and depression go hand in hand. -

                             Instead try Honey. - It contains traces of B vitamins, -

                             folate, iron, and manganese, in addition to 181 different -

                             bioactive compounds such as quercetin and caffeic acid, -

                             which boost energy production in the brain. ...  www.prevention.com

'Journey 2:The Mysterious Island' - Dwayne Johnson - PG - :):) -

'The Vow' - Rachel McAdams - PG13 - NR ...

Word for Today - caprice - \kuh-PREES\ - n. - 1. A sudden, unpredictable change, as -

                                                                             of one's mind or the weather. -

                                                                         2. A tendency to change one's mind without -

                                                                             apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality. -

                                                                             capriciousness. -

                                                                         3. Music. Capriccio. ...

Thought for Today - "You can fall in love at first sight with

                                  a place as well as with a person."

                                               ~Alec Waugh

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"You can judge the height of someone's talent by what he

aspires to. Only a great thing can satisfy a great talent." - Baltasar Gracian

Al says - Paraprosdokian:

               We never really grow up, we only -

              learn how to act in public. ...

Falklands - Argentina will formally complain to the U.N. -

                  Security Council that Britain has created a -

                  serious risk by sending one of its most modern -

                  warships to the Falkland Islands...

Syria - Russia's top diplomat said Tuesday that a Syrian commission -

           has prepared a new constitution and President Assad is ready -

           for a "dialogue" with opposition groups. ...

Looking through the Milkglass - "I've learned...That a smile is an inexpensive

                                                    way to improve your looks." - Andy Rooney ...

Foods for Energy - Blue or Red-Skinned Small Potatoes -

                               A potato skin has as many phytonutrients -

                               as broccoli -- especially if you eat the more -

                               colorful varieties. Unusual nutrients found in -

                               potatoes known as kukoamines can lower -

                               blood pressure. Potatoes are also loaded -

                               with Essential Elements of Happiness such -

                               as folate and Iodine. ...   www.prevention.com

NYSX - closed up with the DOW + 33.07...

Word for Today - piacular - \pahy-AK-yuh-ler\ - adj. - 1. Expiatory; atoning; reparatory. -

                                                                                    2. Requiring expiation; sinful or wicked. ...

Thought for Today - "Discussion is an exchange of knowledge;

                                  an argument an exchange of ignorance."

                                             ~Robert Quillen

Does anything else really matter?

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"I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt

discarded is another step forward." - Thomas Edison

Al says - Ten Best Caddy Responses:

               #7 - Golfer - "Do you think I can get there with a five iron?" -

                      Caddy - "Eventually, sir." ...

Syria - The U.S. closed its embassy, Monday. ...

Iran - Sanctions showing up as heavy price increases -

          in Iranian stores. ...

Pat says - Elderly Bumper Sticker:

                 "Senior Campbell's

                  New Large Type

                  Alphabet Soup" ...

Foods for Energy - Walnuts - Nuts contain a wealth of trace minerals, -

                               macronutrients, and vitamins. They're sort of like -

                               multivitamins, except designed by nature. The -

                               various forms of vitamin E work to relieve brain -

                               inflammation and protect neurons. ...  www.prevention.com

Word for Today - pied - \pahyd\ - adj. - 1. Having patches of two or more colors, -

                                                                  as various birds and other animals. -

                                                              2. Wearing pied clothing. ...

Thought for Today - "A day wasted on others

                                 is not wasted on one's self."

                                     ~Charles Dickens

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"A true man never frets about his place in the world, but just

slides into it by the gravitation of his nature, and

swings there as easily as a star." - Edwin H. Chapin

Superbowl Champions - Giants - 21,  Patriots - 17 ...

Al says - Words to Live By:

               God didn't promise days without pain,  -

                laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, -

                but He did promise strength for the day, -

                comfort for the tears, and light for the way. ...

Egypt - will try 19 Americans and 24 other employees of -

            non-profit on accusations they illegally used foreign -

            funds to foment unrest. ...

Norovirus - Has stricken people on a third U.S. Cruise ship, -

                  sailing from New Orleans. ...

Looking thru the Milkglass - "I've learned...That one should keep his words

                                              both soft and tender, because tomorrow he

                                              may have to eat them." - Andy Rooney ...

Food for Energy - Coffee causes a boost in mental ability, focus, and mood. -

                             In addition a cup of coffee has more antioxidants than a -

                             glass of grape juice or a serving of spinach. And it contains -

                             two phytonutrients which function like a class of antidepressants -

                            called monoamine oxidase inhibitors. People who drink a few -

                            cups of coffee daily have a decreased risk of brain disorders -

                            such as depression and dementia. ...  www.prevention.com

Washington - The Obama administration decided that church-affiliated employers -

                      must cover birth-control regardless of their religious principles. ...

Word for Today - filiopietistic - \fil-ee-oh-pahy-i-TIS-tik\ - adj. - 1. Pertaining to reverence of forebears -

                                                                                                      or tradition, especially if carried to excess. ...

'Chronicle' - was No.1 at the box office -

'The Woman in Black' - was No.2 ...

Thought for Today - "...Do your duty in all things.

                                  You cannot do more.

                                  You should never wish to do less."

                                           ~Robert E. Lee

Does anything else really matter?

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"Some people fold after making one timid request. They quit

too soon. Keep asking until you find the answers. In sales

there are usually four or five "no's" before you get a "yes"."  - Jack Canfield

Al says - Words to Live by:

              Anyone can start from now -

              and make a brand new ending. ...

Afghanistan - The U.S. military plans to change the mission -

                      from combat to training by the end of 2013. ...

Jimmy Buffett - 8 Tonight, North Charleston Coliseum. ...

Pat says - Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; -

                 a few ounces will kill a small dog. ...

'One for the Money' - Katherine Heigl - PG13 - :) -

'Dangerous Method' - Keira Knightley - R - :):):).5 ...

NYSX - Closed up with the DOW + 83.55 . ...

Word for Today - peroration - |per-uh-REY-shuhn\ - n. - 1. A long speech characterized by lofty -

                                                                                            and often pompous language. -

                                                                                        2. Rhetoric. - The concluding part of a -

                                                                                            speech or discourse, in which the -

                                                                                            speaker or writer recapitulates the -

                                                                                            principal points and urges them with -

                                                                                            greater earnestness and force. ...

Foods for Energy - Arugula - Dark leafy vegetables are among the most nutrient dense foods -

                                              we eat. Also contains calcium and elements of happiness, folate, -

                                              fiber, and magnesium. ...  www.prevention.com

Auto Sales - January sales up 11% with most major automakers. ...

Thought for Today - "Mistakes are the

                                 portals of discovery."

                                 ~James Joyce

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"Compassion will cure more

sins than condemnation." - Henry Ward Beecher

Al says - Words to Live By:

               No one can go back -

               and make a brand new start. ...

Birth Control Pill Recall...

Iran - "Some Iranian officials...are now more willing to conduct an attack -

          in the United States in response to real or perceived U.S. actions -

          that threaten the regime." - James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence  ...

Looking through the Milkglass - "I've learned...That I wish I could have told my

                                                    Mom that I love her one more time before she

                                                    passed away." - Andy Rooney ...

Syria - Russia, one of Assad's strongest backers, -

           signaled it would veto U.N. action -

           against Damascus...

Foods for Thought - Anchovies - have  twice as much omega-3 -

                                fatty acid as tuna. They are also low on the -

                                food chain, so they're often virtually free of -

                                mercury. ...   www.prevention.com

Word for Today - doyenne - \doi-EN\ - n. - 1. A woman who is the senior member -

                                                                       of a group, class, or profession. ...

Paper Bags - Plastic outlawed for yard debris in -

                      Charleston County. ...

Salvation Army - said it set a fundraising record with -

                            its 2011 Red Kettle campaign...

Thought for Today - "Few things are more satisfying than seeing

                                 your children have teenagers of their own."

                                            ~Doug Larson

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"He who stops being better

stops being good." - Oliver Cromwell

Al says - Ten Best Caddy Responses:

        #8- Golfer: "Do you think my game is improving?"

              Caddy: "Yes sir...You miss the ball much closer now." ...

Florida Pythons - Many of them former pets -

                            wiping out mammals in the Everglades...

Syria - Troops reasserted control of -

           suburbs of Damascus, Monday...

Pat says - Senior Bumper Sticker:

                 "That 'Snap-Crackle-Pop' in the morning

                  ain't my freaking Rice Krispies"...

Foods for Thought - Grass-Fed Beef - Yes, -

                                 red meat is brain food. -

                                 It contains heme iron, -

                                 vitamin B12, and zinc. -

                                 If you stick with grass-fed, -

                                 you'll also get 300-500% -

                                 more CLA. ...  www.prevention.com

Strokes - According to recent government study, -

               hospitalization rates for ischemic strokes -

               have jumped about a third among people -

               15 to 44 over the past decade. ...

Word for Today - idoneous - \ahy-DOH-nee-uhs\ - adj. - 1. Appropriate; fit; -

                                                                                             suitable; apt. ...

phishing - Google, facebook, and others are teaming -

                 up to design a system to combat e-mail scams. ...

First Federal of Charleston - Posted a $14.6M profit for -

                                              its latest quarter. ...

Thought for Today - "Mystics always hope that science

                                  will someday overtake them."

                                        ~Booth Tarkington

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"Charm is a woman's strength just as

strength is a man's charm" - Havelock Ellis

Al says - Five simple Rules to Happiness"

               #1 - Free your heart from hatred. ...

Gainesville, FL. - At least a dozen cars and six large trucks -

                            involved in a fiery crash when smoke and fog -

                            combined for zero visibility early Sunday morning. ...

Syria - Dozens of tanks and armored vehicles stormed rebellious areas -

           near the capitol Sunday. ...

Looking through the Milkglass - "I've learned...That when you harbor bitterness,

                                                    happiness will dock elsewhere." - Andy Rooney...

Foods for Thought - Grass-Fed Butter - Has a long list of nutrients -

                                that are not found in vegetable oils -- including -

                                vitamin A (which promotes the production of -

                               neurotransmitters that are key players in -

                               mood and memory), along with vitamins D -

                               and B12. ...  www.prevention.com

'The Grey' - was No.1 at the box office -

'Underworld: Awakening' - was No. 2...

Word for Today - neoterism - \nee-OT-uh-riz-uhm\ - 1. An innovation in language, as -

                                                                                       a new word, term, or expression. -

                                                                                   2. The use of new words, terms, or -

                                                                                       expressions. ...

Thought for Today - "Courage is the art of being the only one

                                  who knows you're scared to death."

                                            ~ Harold Wilson

Does anything else really matter?