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DNA Tests on Dog Poo 2008-09-27 09:55:00 This news story caught my attention immediately... a Tel Aviv suburb in Israel is running DNA tests on dog poo to stop owners from leaving their dog's deeds in the street...check out the full story at my other blog.
Dog Needs Wheels 2008-09-24 22:11:00 This is exactly the type of thing that makes me want to help promote the SPCA. Read the following and tell me if it doesn't make you feel a tug at your heart.
As you can see from my photo, I was born without front legs.
My disability is most likely a result of inbreeding, but I'm not going to let that stop me. My owner brought me into the SPCA after being unable to give me the TLC that I Read more:Needs
, Wheels
Polk SPCA on ZooToo 2008-09-22 20:32:00 Want to help the Polk SPCA win a shelter makeover? It takes TWO minutes and doesn't cost a penny! I did my part, please do yours. Simply go to www.zootoo.com/makeover and make sure you register for the Polk SPCA.
HALLMARK POSTCARD VIRUS 2008-09-22 13:25:00 If you get an email with this information, regardless of who sent it to you, it is not completely accurate. I normally censor these messages, but in this case, I trusted the source, never questioned them, didn't check it out, then posted this 'beware' post...anyway, note that the hallmark postcard virus does not do what it says...you can check it and any other email you want to check at
My Yearbook Ad Scam 2008-09-18 14:56:00 An old high school pal of mine asked me to join her on My year bookdotcom (I didn't give the url because I'm hoping not to link to them at all).
"Sure", I thought. "Why Not". Well let me tell you right now... If you want constant ads in your face when you weren't expecting them, or if you want everyone in your Yahoo address book to be sent an email as if it were from you, then Read more:Yearbook
Swoopo Auctions to Compete with E-Bay 2008-09-17 11:47:00 Below you will find a comparison, based on my own personal opinions, between Swoopo and Ebay.
Haven't heard of Swoopo? That's because it has just recently been released in the U.S. It's been successful in Europe and is now hoping to give E-Bay a run for their money.
Here are some similarities, differences, pros and cons between the two online auction style bidding companies; again, in MY Read more:Compete
Lakeland Electric Rate DECREASE 2008-09-16 12:54:00 Here is the story, as taken directly from The Ledger.
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$8.50 per month...not that big of a deal. But, regardless of how much of a break they're offering, I'll take it. After all, what are you going to do - DECLINE the lower rate? I can just see it now... "No thanks, Lakeland Electric
, I'd like to keep my curr
Ecolakeland 2008-09-16 11:23:00 Don't forget to visit my other blog site; On this site I try to give Lakeland, Florida helpful eco-friendly ideas. Be sure to visit my blogroll there, for referrals to some excellent green websites.
Please Adopt Us 2008-09-15 13:08:00 Did you know that over 10,000 animals are sheltered at the Lakeland SPCA Annually?
Did you know that on average, about 20 animals per DAY are euthanized?
These pets don't have long to live, please contact the SPCA to save a life.
Visit us at the SPCA - NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK.5850 Brannen Rd S Lakeland Call 646.SPCA (7722) www.lovemyspca.com All pets are Read more:Please
Link Spamming Sponsors4Blogs 2008-09-14 20:30:00 I have just been introduced to link spamming and wanted to share in case you are not aware of it.
I noticed a visitor to my site on my statcounter report that said they came from a domain name which had my own url listed in it. Example: lakelandmom.blogspot.1sponsor.blog4.com (actual url intentionally made incorrect). Now, this really got my attention. I'm thinking: who in the heck is stealing Read more:Blogs
, Spamming
, Sponsors
Free Items Great Site 2008-09-14 10:58:00 What a great way to keep items out of our landfill, when they still have some life left in them. I had heard about Freecyle.org some time ago, but never really checked it out in depth until today. I saw a post on cafemom in a group called Stretching A Buck. It got my attention, I went to freecycle and now I'll be visiting often.
It's free to join and is a Yahoo service. Like Craigslist, you can Read more:Great
, Items
This is Lakeland News? 2008-09-10 11:16:00 The Ledger article mentions the S.W.A.T. team, an armored tank, K-9's and gas were used to get a wanted felon out of a Lakeland home yesterday. . . WHAT!? This in Lakeland? He must have been some kind of special moron to hole himself up in a house and not surrender sooner. This type of heavy duty artillery doesn't usually show up in LAKELAND news.
The article says that Danny Smith was released
Lakeland Homeless 2008-09-09 20:42:00 I just read a good article on our local Lakeland City Police Blog about our homeless problem. There are alot of very good comments there. I hope you'll check it out, whether you're from Lakeland or not. Sitting here at my computer, like you are now, we tend to block certain things from our thoughts and homelessness is one of them. I hope many more people will contribute their comments to the post
I Want One! 2008-09-08 13:40:00 Here's another email that's been forwarded so many times I myself must have received it at least a dozen times. I read it all the way through and I did laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes. (Being both visual and divorced, I love all the anti-men, men-bashing, dumb-men jokes out there).
I don't know who wrote it and am not trying to claim to be the author, I just wanted to share with anyone who
Squeaky Clean Mosquito Bites 2008-09-05 14:06:00 I was reading my friend's blog post about some home remedies and thought: "Wench! I should have thought about home remedies as a blog subject before you!" Anyway, regardless of my reaction at the time, I had to post some home remedies here. After all, I can't let my friend out-do me! lol. Just kidding, Laurie, but I am giving you credit for making me think to post some home remedies, tha Read more:Clean
, Mosquito
, Squeaky
Win a $100 Publix Gift Certificate AND Be Heard 2008-09-04 13:10:00 If you are a Lakeland, Florida resident, you should DEFINITELY take this survey. It's all about growth and development, and the city is asking for OUR opinions! If you're one to complain about the decisions that the city makes and you wonder why they don't ask your opinion, then please don't let this opportunity pass you by. Besides, at the end of the survey if you give them only your email Read more:Certificate
, Heard
Horoscopes 2008-09-04 08:49:00 How seriously do you take your horoscope?
I don't take my horoscope very seriously, although I have on occasion had goose bumps over the accuracy at times. I'll never forget the worst day of my life. I happened to read that day's horoscope the following day and do you know what it said? "Today will be an out-of-this-world day." Trust me! It was! While I realize it was most likely coincid
Movie Review - Double Team 2008-09-03 22:02:00 Ok, I know, this is quite old. (1997). No, I don't know why I hadn't seen it yet. No, I guess I don't get out much. There, I got that out of the way.
Anyway, I've been a Netflix subscriber for quite some time now. Every now and then I get in the mood to watch a movie on my computer using the Netflix 'watch instantly' feature. I usually try to find something older that I haven't seen. I came Read more:Movie Review
Better Than Any Dating Website 2008-09-03 12:44:00 Match.com, eharmony.com, etc...what do THEY get you? Sure, you might have some luck, but can you be absolutely guaranteed that your new mate will be 100% faithful? Nope! Do you know for a fact that your new mate will love you unconditionally for the rest of their life? Nut-uh!
The potential new life-mates below WILL do these wonderful things and more!
Guaranteed!*
Please don't let this Read more:Dating
How Can You NOT Adopt One 2008-08-25 18:57:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"
Mario Paintings 2008-08-20 19:35:00 My 15-year old son wanted to know how he could put the paintings he created on the web. I told him I would gladly post them here for all the world to see. He did every one of these on his own, using Microsoft Paint. I think he has a good future, what do you think, Nintendo?
Enjoy!
Delfino Plaza
Mario
Sunshine
Mario's Vacation
Shadow Mario
Luigi's Mansion
Super Mario 1-1
NES Donkey Kong Read more:Paintings
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights 2008-08-19 18:42:00 While I do like the country song by Freddie Fender, that's not what this post is about. I have sat in my apartment all day anxiously waiting for some action to capture on my camera, and I hit a big fat goose egg! Fay has turned and although the weather maps show the outer bands ever so close to Lakeland, we didn't get anything any worse than my last video.
Very disappointing, seeing as how Read more:Wasted
Where are you Fay? 2008-08-19 12:52:00 What a slow moving storm! The weather map hasn't changed much since 8am! Here is the 2pm map:
Looks like we'll get some heavy stuff eventually...or maybe not? In case you're wondering, I am sitting where the left side of the red box touches the white line indicating an interstate running NE from the Gulf to the Atlantic.
Little Roo Update 2008-10-10 10:36:00 This is an update on one of my earlier posts: Dog Needs Wheels. You'll be happy to know that this special dog has been ADOPTED!
I am tickled to hear this news and wanted to share. Read more:Update
Review: Omaha Steaks 2008-10-10 10:15:00 What I think of when I see my OmahaSteaks
specials email:
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Many years ago, a friend of ours sent us a gift of an assortment of steaks from Omaha Steaks. I had never heard of them, so I had no idea how wonderful a gift we had received...until we ate dinner!
If you're looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything - you just can't beat a good meal
Wake Up Florida 2008-10-06 18:59:00 Floridians who recycle NEED to know this.
Effective October 1, 2008, the process for recycling scrap metal is drastically different.
Here are some excerpts fom a Bay News 9 story on the matter:
A new law aims to curb the theft of scrap metals by making it more difficult to sell the metal to a recycling company.
Under the new law, recycling companies must maintain records of all of their Read more:Florida
Lovely Ladies 2008-10-06 17:04:00 Meet Princess! She is a laidback lap cat looking for a nice long back rub. She’s got gorgeous eyes and a beautiful coat of fur to match. Take her home and you’re guaranteed love for a lifetime.
Name: Princess Age: 1 year old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Meet Melinda! She will steal your heart in a second with her beautiful face and Tabby markings. She’s laid back for a you Read more:Lovely
Gorgeous Girls 2008-10-06 16:51:00 Meet Chloe! She’s got adorable big, floppy ears and is as sweet as the day is long. She gives great kisses and loves the water. She’s laid back and could use a little exercise. She may be just the gal for you.
Name: Chloe Age: 4 years old Sex: Female Breed: Bloodhound/Retriever Mix Weight: 84 pounds
Meet Pookie! She’s a great gal looking for a great family. She’s super friendly and Read more:Girls
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