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Slower Weight loss at 50?
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Hi all. Went to painting class this morning. Hung all the paintings that got awards at the fair. There were a lot of them!
Jo, so glad Sophie is doing better.
Irene, cleaning the fridge is not my favorite chore, but so nice when it's done.
Roger, glad you had a nice walk.
My hair is just getting blonder.
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good morning, back I Browns Mills today my plans are to mow the yard it will make it easier on George .I do have in 5496 steps in so far I will be taking Annie for another walk later. My fridge looks so much better one less think I have to worry about running 2 houses is a lot of work . This morning on my walk I had a deer run out in front of me it was beautiful so nice being in the country .0
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And some more humor, Enjoy
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 62 on the news channel and 64 degrees on the front porch and back yard lowered humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
My NS order processed last night, When I eat tonight's NS frozen Dinner Entree that will be the last of the boxed meals leaving a couple of Stuffed NS Chicken Dinners
Interesting Links:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/844896/Dementia-news-good-night-sleep-disease-research
Dementia news: Could good night's sleep be key to beating disease?
A GOOD night's sleep could be the key to beating dementia, according to new research.
21:00, Wed, Aug 23, 2017 | UPDATED: 07:16, Thu, Aug 24, 2017
http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/23/media/espn-robert-lee-uva-game/index.html
Robert Lee: ESPN under fire for taking announcer off UVA game
by Brian Stelter @brianstelter August 23, 2017: 10:11 AM ET
By trying to avoid an embarrassing ordeal, ESPN has embarrassed itself.
On Tuesday night, the network confirmed that its management moved an Asian-American announcer, Robert Lee, off the University of Virginia's home opener football game "simply because of the coincidence of his name."
Have a Great Wednesday
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Hi all. Went to painting class this morning. Hung all the paintings that got awards at the fair. There were a lot of them!
Jo, so glad Sophie is doing better.
Irene, cleaning the fridge is not my favorite chore, but so nice when it's done.
Roger, glad you had a nice walk.
My hair is just getting blonder.
Have a good evening, everyone.
Hi Vix
Blonder
Cleaning of anything is not a favorite activity of mine.
Thanks
RogerIreneMurman wrote: »good morning, back I Browns Mills today my plans are to mow the yard it will make it easier on George .I do have in 5496 steps in so far I will be taking Annie for another walk later. My fridge looks so much better one less think I have to worry about running 2 houses is a lot of work . This morning on my walk I had a deer run out in front of me it was beautiful so nice being in the country .
Hi Irene
I have not decided whether or not to Mow the lawn today or tomorrow.
I have been going further walking with the cooler weather
Have a Good Day
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Hi all.
Going out with the kids tonight to celebrate hubby's birthday next Monday. It will be nice.
Happy Friday, everyone. 0 -
Good afternoon;
Vix-Have fun at dinner and Happy Birthday to Pete!
Roger-I am also enjoying this cooler weather.
Irene-Did Annie bark at the deer? It must have been cool to see one up close.
I just got home from work and am getting my grocery shopping list ready. Everyone always asks me why I don't shop when I get off work. When I am finished work, I just want to leave the store, not shop. Also with my work shirt on customers would be asking me questions.
Have a good afternoon.
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And Yet more humor that my brother has sent on from his apparently Endless supply
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 62 on the news channel and 62 degrees on the front porch and back yard with low humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
My Brother had a interesting point regarding mowing the Lawn
He will be out of the driveway tomorrow which will make it easier to use the driveway to turn around so, no mowing today.
Interesting Links:
http://katv.com/news/offbeat/how-to-spot-a-gas-station-skimmer
How to spot a gas pump skimmer
by Brian Pia, Investigative Reporter
http://nypost.com/2017/08/24/pilot-freaks-out-passengers-with-horrific-tornado-warning/
Pilot freaks out passengers with ‘horrific’ tornado warning
By Yaron Steinbuch August 24, 2017 | 2:14pm Updated
Old commercials from someone elses post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Qv3GA1RzU
Have a Great Weekend
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Hi all.
Going out with the kids tonight to celebrate hubby's birthday next Monday. It will be nice.
Happy Friday, everyone.
Hi Vix
I hope You had an enjoyable evening.
Enjoy the Weekend
Roger
Hi JoanneJoanne3366 wrote: »Good afternoon;
Vix-Have fun at dinner and Happy Birthday to Pete!
Roger-I am also enjoying this cooler weather.
Irene-Did Annie bark at the deer? It must have been cool to see one up close.
I just got home from work and am getting my grocery shopping list ready. Everyone always asks me why I don't shop when I get off work. When I am finished work, I just want to leave the store, not shop. Also with my work shirt on customers would be asking me questions.
Have a good afternoon.
All good reasons not to shop on the way home. OTOH if You have a changing room so You do not look like a worker You could save some wear and tear on Your Car.
Actually if You get to close to a Deer they can be somewhat dangerous especially during the mating season.
This cool weather is making it easy to have more choices. If it were Hot I would have been out the door and the mower running and the mowing started by 8AM With the lower temperatures I can more or less do it when I feel like it.
Have a Nice Weekend
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Good morning. Had fun with the family last night.
Jo, I understand just wanting to leave when you finish work.
Irene, enjoy your time away from the city.
Roger, it has been beautiful in the a.m. for walks....I've been resting which seems to be helping, but looking forward to getting out for walks again soon.
Looks like a beautiful day today. Happy Saturday! 0 -
And More humor and a what the image
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 59 on the news channel and 57 degrees on the front porch and back yard with low humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
I stopped for Two Scrambled Eggs with Today's choice by me of Rye Toast and a few of the really crispy Home Fries and I broke down and used a package of Strawberry Preserves and a Grape Jam between the Two slices of Rye Toast lightly spread for the taste.
Today's High is forecast to be in the 70s and I expect it may be all of 70 when I go out to mow later
No chance of rain for a couple of days. The Cherry Tomatoes are in high production mode along with the Zukes and Peppers. We have been handing them off to friends to keep them from being wasted. Usually a Pint container of the cherry tomatoes at a time along with a couple of Zukes and 5 or 6 of the Green Mild Chili Peppers. The Onion Sets that were planted in June have finished growing and the tops on most of them have died down. The Carrots are ready to eat so We can pull them as needed. Some of the Corn has ears of corn growing on them. Hopefully the Four Legged critters do not get to them before They mature and I get them picked.
My Brother had a interesting point regarding mowing the Lawn
He will be out of the driveway today which will make it easier to use the driveway to turn around so, I will be mowing today when he goes to the Grocery Store. I expect it will be nice and cool even at 10 or 11AM.
Interesting Links:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/mayor-tells-evacuating-hurricane-harvey-put-social-security/story?id=49417573
Mayor tells those not evacuating for hurricane to put Social Security numbers on arms
By Meghan Keneally Aug 25, 2017, 1:58 PM ET
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Post-flooding-beware-of-Houston-s-annoying-7257898.php
Post-flood reminder: Beware of Houston's annoying, slightly dangerous wildlife
By Craig Hlavaty, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 4:29 pm, Friday, August 25, 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4823890/Anxious-gut-bacteria-blame.html
Anxious? Your gut bacteria may be to blame: Study shows clear link between genes that regulate emotions and microbiota in the intestines
A study clearly shows that bacteria in the gut can play a major role in anxiety
Scientists discovered that certain gene regulators play a key role in anxiety-type illness and are impacted by bacteria levels in the gut
This new research comes at a time of growing interest in how gut health impacts mental health
By Abigail Miller For Dailymail.com Published: 13:36 EDT, 25 August 2017 | Updated: 09:34 EDT, 26 August 2017
Have a Great Sunday
Roger0 -
Good morning. Had fun with the family last night.
Jo, I understand just wanting to leave when you finish work.
Irene, enjoy your time away from the city.
Roger, it has been beautiful in the a.m. for walks....I've been resting which seems to be helping, but looking forward to getting out for walks again soon.
Looks like a beautiful day today. Happy Saturday!
Hi Vix
I would love to say it is a beautiful Day out with the Flowers Blooming, The Birds Chirping and lots of Sunshine
We have a Really fancy Dahlia in Bloom, And the Sun is shining. The Main Bird Sounds alas are the Non melodic Honking of Geese flying over and Woodpeckers.
FWIW I have a AM/FM/Weather Radio With a charging port that has a hand crank, Battery and Solar panel for power too. It was a Gift from my Brother after Sandy Took out our power for all those days.
I have been switching over to LED flashlights as they drain the battery much slower.
It is rare we lose power here too. However when we do it is often a for several days due to widespread storm damage. PSE&G our Gas & Electric Company has been working since Sandy adding Redundancy to the system to help prevent or shorten outages. They have been putting in tall Wooden poles as a part of the effort and a lot of their poles that are not shadowed have solar panels too.
I just threw the above in since Texas is taking a beating.
It has been nice walking, a Touch Chilly when I leave the house until I warm up from the walking however.
Congrats on a nice family evening
Roger
Hi Joanne
Hi Irene0 -
Good morning.
There is a lot of research going on about gut bacteria/biome. They're finding close correlations with a lot of diseases. It's very interesting. (part of why I take probiotics)
It's a beautiful day here too.
Happy Sunday, everyone.
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hi we are having a great weekend the weather is awesome. Happy birthday Pete! Tomorrow we will be in Trenton . I have a couple of appts one on Monday and another on Tuesday.0
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Thanks for Pete's birthday wishes.
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Good morning;
It was a beautiful weekend. My daughter and I went hiking at a place called Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA.
I am working today, so will be on my way soon.
Have an awesome day! 0 -
Humor has been posted, Someone Overdid it today
Hi
I did some walking once again + 1 Cent, The temperature this morning was 59 on the news channel and 58 degrees on the front porch and back yard with even lower humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
Interesting Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/more-seniors-are-taking-loans-against-their-homes--and-its-costing-them/2017/08/25/5f154072-883a-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html?utm_term=.49a321091f13
More seniors are taking loans against their homes — and it’s costing them
By Jenifer McKim August 25
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/26/skinny-patients-far-likely-die-common-heart-treatments/
Skinny patients far more likely die after common heart treatments
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 26 August 2017 • 6:00pm
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-08-26/congress-quietly-passed-bill-allowing-warrantless-searches-homes-only-1-opposed-it
Congress Quietly Passed A Bill Allowing Warrantless Searches of Homes - Only 1% Opposed It
by Tyler Durden Aug 27, 2017 8:39 AM
Have a Great Monday
Roger0 -
Hi VixGood morning.
There is a lot of research going on about gut bacteria/biome. They're finding close correlations with a lot of diseases. It's very interesting. (part of why I take probiotics)
It's a beautiful day here too.
Happy Sunday, everyone.
I thought it was interesting. Therefore I posted the Link
Some of today's links are somewhat disturbing and the middle one does not show how much impact weight has on needing the surgery so....
Have a Good Day
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Hi IreneIreneMurman wrote: »hi we are having a great weekend the weather is awesome. Happy birthday Pete! Tomorrow we will be in Trenton . I have a couple of appts one on Monday and another on Tuesday.
Stay Safe. Just curious how things are going with Amazon?
Cheers
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2017/08/24/amazon-and-whole-foods-are-dropping-prices-this-will-change-grocery-forever/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/08/24/amazons-takeover-of-whole-foods-begins-monday-and-youll-see-changes-right-away/
Amazon cuts Whole Foods prices in clear signal of sweeping changes to come
By Abha Bhattarai August 24
Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods in June. (Bill Sikes/AP)
Amazon’s $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods Market will be finalized Monday, and shoppers will see an immediate markdown in prices on a number of items, including salmon, avocados, baby kale and almond butter, as the tech giant looks to shake up the grocery business.
Amazon and Whole Foods announced the news on Thursday.
“The two companies will together pursue the vision of making Whole Foods Market’s high-quality, natural and organic food affordable for everyone,” they said in a joint statement. “Whole Foods Market will offer lower prices starting Monday on a selection of best-selling grocery staples across its stores, with more to come.”
Amazon said it will continue to lower prices at Whole Food stores and will eventually offer special discounts and in-store benefits to Amazon Prime members. (Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, owns The Washington Post.)
Other foods that will be cheaper beginning next week: Bananas, eggs, ground beef, rotisserie chicken, butter and apples.
“Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality — we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards,” Jeff Wilke, chief executive of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, said in a statement. “There is significant work and opportunity ahead, and we’re thrilled to get started.”
[Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market in deal valued at $13.7 billion]
Analysts said the slashing of prices was an obvious move. Whole Foods — nicknamed “whole paycheck” in some circles — has long struggled to shed its reputation as a pricey alternative to other supermarket chains. The company’s prices are about 15 percent higher than at the average grocery store, according to Morgan Stanley. By immediately cutting prices, analysts say Amazon is sending a clear signal that sweeping changes are in store, even if it means temporarily cutting into profit margins.
“Amazon is playing to its strengths here,” said Michelle Grant, head of retailing at Euromonitor International, a London-based market research firm. “Obviously the low-cost approach is in Amazon’s DNA, and it’s something Whole Foods has been struggling with for a quite some time.”
Whole Foods will continue to be headquartered in Austin, and co-founder John Mackey will stay on as chief executive.
For Seattle-based Amazon, the addition of Whole Foods means laying claim to more than 460 physical locations and an inroad into the competitive $600 billion grocery industry. The company will add Whole Foods’ private label products — including 365 Everyday Value, Whole Paws and Whole Catch — to Amazon.com, AmazonFresh and Prime Pantry. Some Whole Foods stores will also begin adding Amazon Lockers, where customers can pick up online orders or drop off returns.
“Grocery has always been the Achilles’ heel for Amazon,” Grant said. “Amazon’s competitive advantage is its speed — and that’s what it’s bringing here, with quick turnaround and quick changes.”
There is already significant overlap between the customers of the two companies. Analysts estimate that about 70 percent of Whole Foods customers are also Amazon Prime members. The loyalty program, which has an annual fee of $99, offers a number of perks, including free two-day shipping, video streaming and discounts on recurring purchases of household goods and diapers. Now Amazon is working to combine the two companies’ back-end computer systems.
News of the impending deal has rattled the grocery industry, which is already struggling to keep up with growing competition. Although Whole Foods remains a niche chain — Walmart and Sam’s Club, by comparison, have 10 times as many stores — analysts say an Amazon-backed grocer could have broad implications on pricing and profits.
“Prepare for blistering competition and complete upheaval,” said Eric Schiffer, chief executive of a private-equity firm in California. “Bezos is coming full circle by marrying the enemy,” he added, referring to bricks-and-mortar retailers, “and grocers are terrified.”
On Thursday, stock prices of rival grocers took a hit on the promise of lower-priced goods at Whole Foods. Shares of Kroger, which was rumored late last year to be considering its own takeover of Whole Foods, fell more than 8 percent. SuperValu, with a network of 2,000 stores across the country, was down more than 6 percent, while Costco slipped about 5 percent. (Shares of Whole Foods, meanwhile, rose about 1 percent.)
The purchase — Amazon’s largest to date — also intensifies the brewing battle between the tech giant and its largest competitor, Walmart, which sells nearly $200 billion worth of groceries each year. On Wednesday, Walmart announced it would soon allow shoppers to buy its products by speaking to their Google Home devices, in an obvious move to compete with Amazon’s Alexa.
Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods in June. The deal received regulatory approval from the Federal Trade Commission — as well as a green light from Whole Foods shareholders — on Wednesday.
“Change is coming much faster than anyone imagined,” Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail, said in an email. “Amazon is wasting no time in making the most of its newest division.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/08/22/not-one-drop-of-poland-spring-bottled-water-is-from-a-spring-lawsuit-claims/
‘Not one drop’ of Poland Spring bottled water is from a spring, lawsuit claims
Poland Spring, the country’s best-selling bottled water, is “a colossal fraud,” according to a class-action lawsuit.
The lawsuit, filed last week in Connecticut, alleges that instead of spring water, parent company Nestle Water North America has been selling billions of gallons of groundwater to its customers.
“Not one drop of Poland Spring Water emanates from a water source that complies with the Food and Drug Administration definition of ‘spring water,'” the lawsuit states.
And, it goes on: “the famous Poland Spring in Poland Spring, Maine, which defendant’s labels claim is a source of Poland Spring Water, ran dry nearly 50 years ago.”0 -
Joanne3366 wrote: »Good morning;
It was a beautiful weekend. My daughter and I went hiking at a place called Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA.
I am working today, so will be on my way soon.
Have an awesome day!
Hi Joanne
After You mentioned it, I looked it up and found this
https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/the-legend-of-purgatory-chasm/
Have a Great Day at work and hopefully a stress free relaxing day.
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Good morning.
Nice hike, Jo! Purgatory chasm...thanks for the pics, Roger.
I have a massage scheduled this a.m.
We're heading back to see MIL tomorrow.
Looks like another beautiful day today.
Happy Monday! 0 -
Hi Vix
Your Welcome, I'm happy they are well received.
Enjoy the Massage. Yup, another great day
Have a Safe and enjoyable Drive
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hi all. just sent I a another paper from the dr waiting on amazon . The weather here was cooler today more like fall weather but that is fine I prefer the fall like weather. Jo sounds like a nice hike . I did loose another pound yea for me.0
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Congratulations Irene! 0
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More humor and a link. BTW, That is not the pot of Gold I want to find
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 68 on the news channel and 68 degrees on the front porch and back yard. Once again it was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
FWIW I had a phone call around 7PM from NS telling me that my frozen should be arriving in the next three days. Sure enough this morning I have tracking numbers for Both the Frozen and Non Frozen portions in today's email showing that they are out on the truck for Delivery. I shall be somewhat busy later on checking them in. Every now and then I catch a mistake, either the wrong item or a shortage.
Interesting Links:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/08/27/four-cups-coffee-day-could-slash-chance-early-death/
Four cups of coffee a day could slash chance of early death
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 27 August 2017 • 10:58am
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/21/crumpets-contain-much-salt-three-bags-crisps-health-campaigners/
Too much salt doubles the risk of heart failure, study finds
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 27 August 2017 • 10:38am
Have a Great Tuesday
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IreneMurman wrote: »hi all. just sent I a another paper from the dr waiting on amazon . The weather here was cooler today more like fall weather but that is fine I prefer the fall like weather. Jo sounds like a nice hike . I did loose another pound yea for me.
Hi Irene
Does that mean You are vested now?
I prefer this weather too. The Low Humidity makes walking a pleasure rather than a chore
Congratulations on the Loss. A pound at a time is a good rate IMO
Roger
Hi JoanneJoanne3366 wrote: »Congratulations Irene!
Hi Vix0 -
good morning, yes Roger my 401 is safe still haven't heard back from amazon I should know more in 5 days. nothing new here I have been getting my steps in. Thanks Jo0
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Good afternoon;
I have been enjoying this cooler weather.
Vix-safe travels.
Roger-I think if I drank 4 cups of coffee a day I would be bouncing off the walls. I usually drink about 3/4 of a cup every morning.
Hi Irene.
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And yet more humor
Hi
I did some walking once again + 5 cents, The temperature this morning was 61 on the news channel and 61 degrees on the front porch and back yard. We did have some rain Tuesday so no watering needed once again. It was Comfortable walking.
It was a gloomy day all day yesterday however today is bright and cloudless so far. Yesterday did not get as high as 70 degrees
My Frozen and Shelf Stable AKA Ready to go foods arrived yesterday. Later on this week I will need to go to CostCo for Frozen Vegetables, paper towels, Kleenex, Fruit, Posssibly Protein shakes and Possibly Pre cooked Bacon depending on $
Have a Great Wednesday
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IreneMurman wrote: »good morning, yes Roger my 401 is safe still haven't heard back from amazon I should know more in 5 days. nothing new here I have been getting my steps in. Thanks Jo
Hi Irene
Tuesday was cool and wet.
Good news about the 401.
Congratulations on the Steps
Roger
Hi JoanneJoanne3366 wrote: »Good afternoon;
I have been enjoying this cooler weather.
Vix-safe travels.
Roger-I think if I drank 4 cups of coffee a day I would be bouncing off the walls. I usually drink about 3/4 of a cup every morning.
Hi Irene.
From that article
Some studies have found similar benefits among those drinking decaffeinated versions - leading scientists to conclude that the antioxidant plant compounds in coffee may provide the most benefit.
Thus You can get the benefit from Coffee
It has indeed been a better week for weather.
Roger
Hi Vix0
