American Omnibus

Five surgeons were discussing the types of people they like to operate on.

The first surgeon says, “I like to see accountants on my operating table  because when I open them up, everything inside is numbered. ”

The second responds, “Yeah, but you should try electricians!  Everything inside them is color-coded.”

The third surgeon says, “No, I really think librarians are the  best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order. ”

The fourth surgeon chimes in with, “You know, I like construction workers.  Those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over. ”

But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he observed, “You’re all wrong!  Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There are no guts, no heart, no balls, no brains and no spine.  Plus, the head and the ass are interchangeable.”

This Army soldier in Iraq, with his tiny ‘plot’ of grass in front of his tent, is heart-warming! Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq, in the big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt (U.S.soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil — to bring them good luck.

If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don’t stop and think about the little things that we take for granted.

As you go to your picnics and parties this summer, slip your shoes off, walk in grass, and think about the soldiers that protect your liberty.   They are friends, family, brothers, sisters, moms and dads!

Water, Water, Everywhere, But Not a Drop to Drink…However, There are Plenty of Carp to Spear!

First off, our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the recent flooding.

We did find some time to do a little fishing and get some early bow-hunting practice. With a valid fishing license, a lifted truck, waders, a fishing spear, and a bow-fishing rig, we spent the afternoon prowling some of the flooded back-roads.

Standing on the truck and using polarized sunglasses gave us a nice advantage when trying to pick them out of the murky water. A good spot to look for them is a wood-line along the side of the road, next to a big ditch. With a grassy yard bordering one side, we found hundreds of fish feeding on the thousands of dead worms that had drowned and were laying on the bottom. There was a nice gravel road that led to some out-buildings that we were able to park on.

We asked the owner of the property if we could fish in her ‘backyard’. Be sure to ask for permission when you find your hot-spot if venturing off the road and onto someone’s property.

Remember to ‘aim low’ due to the refraction of light in the water and add a little extra if you have some height do to the angle. We used a 15 foot spear that collapsed down to 8 feet. The extra length is nice when up in the air. If you don’t use a vehicle, one trick we’ve done is to use a 10 foot step ladder. We’ve set them up in the water, a flat-bottom John boat, or on a pontoon boat deck. We used a shorter ladder on the boats, as they can get unstable.

Be careful! Never underestimate the power of the water! Especially when wading! Swift currents can easily sweep you off of your feet and waders can fill up fast! There is a lot of trash in the water and there can be deep holes. Don’t venture into unknown areas! I prefer to use the spear (collapsed to 8 foot) when wading so I can probe in front of me as I walk. Find someone experienced to go with and never go alone into remote areas.

Rough fish such as carp kill game fish by eating their eggs. They will be all over the place rotting away when the water recedes. They make great fertilizer for the garden and they don’t taste ‘too bad’ when smoked.

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SO, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

The two biggest differences between white bread and whole wheat are the processing and the nutritional value. Flour is made from wheat berries. The wheat berry is made up of the bran, the germ and the endosperm. All parts are filled with nutrients and are used in whole wheat flour.

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Most people cannot function without either their morning cup of coffee or tea. While, it’s mostly the caffeine that gets people going, a side benefit from drinking these beverages is that you may be boosting your immune system and helping to fight disease.

While the health benefits of drinking green tea have been much publicized, few people realize that drinking coffee can have health benefits as well but recent studies show that coffee may share some of the healthy attributes that green tea has shown.

Like green tea, coffee has antioxidants including quinines, chlorogenic acid and tocopherols as well as essential minerals such as magnesium. All of which help in glucose metabolism and result in those who regularly drink coffee having a reduced risk of diabetes. Both coffee and green tea have been shown to contain compounds which have antibacterial properties that can help prevent tooth decay and may help to fight food poisoning.

Green tea has been shown to have a role in the prevention of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, and to help boost your immune system. In addition, green tea may also help you lose weight and is said to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol as well as slow the aging process.

Coffee is said to contain compounds that boost the activity of enzymes which may protect against colon cancer (according to animal studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry). Other health benefits of coffee include a reduced risk of developing Parkinsons Disease, help in relieving asthma symptoms, stopping tension headaches, and inhibiting the formation of gallstones.

When it comes to the question of how much coffee or tea you need to benefit the answers can be a bit confusing. While most everyone agrees that the caffeinated should only be taken in small amounts (no more than 3 cups of coffee a day) to avoid the addictive qualities of the caffeine, it’s a bit more vague on how much tea is recommended. Some say 10 cups a day, others say you can experience the benefits with 3 cups a day.

Some benefits of using that plain little ol’ bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store.

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (Easy to do in the shower.) No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. Remove fungus from your feet - spray a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day.  Gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Put two capfuls into a douche once or twice a week to prevent chronic yeast infections . 

8. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

10. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

11. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it’s not a drastic change.

12. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

14. Use peroxide to clean your mirrors, there is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

Hydrogen Peroxide is described as an effective anti-viral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal, and can be used for anthrax decontamination. This sort of supports the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide, don’t you think?Also: your body makes hydrogen peroxide to fight infection which must be present for our immune system to function correctly. White blood cells are known as Leukocytes. A sub-class of Leukocytes called Neutrophils produce hydrogen peroxide as the first line of defense against toxins, parasites, bacteria, viruses and yeast.Simply put, it is the oxygenation of the body. Sickness and tumors are generally oxygen-hating growths which thrive in oxygen-poor bodies.15. Gargle with hydrogen peroxide, put drops in the ear and nose to end colds, flu, chronic sinusitis (including polyps), and infections.

17. Disinfect your dishwasher or refrigerator.

18. Use it on trees and plants as a natural fungicide, insecticide, and as a weed killer.

19. Clean with hydrogen peroxide when your house becomes a biohazard after its invaded by toxic mold, such as those with water damage.

Throughout the world hydrogen peroxide is used instead of chlorine as a safer and eco-friendly municipal water purifier. Some use H2O2 in pools and spas.  Dr. Edward C. Rosenow, author of 450 published medical papers and associate at the Mayo Clinic for over 60 years . . . proved [more than] 70 years ago (1914) that bacteria could be found consistently in the lymph nodes that drain joints (J.A.M.A., April 11, 1914).  He was probably the first scientist to postulate that H2O2 would help arthritis because of its ability to supply oxygen to oxygen-hating organisms causing arthritis (Streptococcus viridans).

 I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without!  With prices of most necessities rising, I’m glad there’s away to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner!

Injury to internal organs is caused by an excessively high body temperature and this serious and potentially deadly illness that can usually be prevented. Even so, Heat Strokes still happen all too frequently.

Athletes are particularly vulnerable to heat stroke — athletes who wear body-covering uniforms and practice in the hottest temperatures — but it can affect anyone.

Heat stroke can occur when you are in an extremely hot environment for a long period of time. It also happens when people overexert themselves on very hot days.

You should be alert to heat stroke on days when the relative humidity is at least 70 percent and temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.  Other heat-related afflictions that may be a sign of looming heat stroke include heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which is characterized by pale, moist skin; headache; dizziness; nausea; increased heart rate; low blood pressure; elevated temperature and profuse sweating.

The symptoms of heat stroke are more severe than those of heat exhaustion and may include:
• Initial profuse sweating.
• Hot, dry red skin.
• High fever.
• Vomiting.
• Confusion.
• Seizures during cooling.
• Unconsciousness.
• Sometimes lack of sweating, though athletes may perspire.
• High body temperature (often 105 degrees or higher).

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical help.

Some steps you can take to keep cool despite hot temperatures include:
• Avoid overexertion.
• Drink a quart of fluids an hour.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothing made of light fabrics.
• Wear a hat and sunblock.
• Stay in the shade or indoors when possible.
• Open windows and use fans and/or air conditioning; if you don’t have air conditioning, go to a public place that does (such as a mall, library or movie theater).
• Avoid dehydrating beverages such as caffeine and alcohol.