"Why Buy Bottled Water..?" 'James "Kimo" Rosen

Tap water may actually be healthier than bottled water
sitting in plastic bottles.

Why do people continue to buy  water in plastic bottles?  Most restaurants have filtering systems on their tap water these days and  many times the filtered water for free is many times healthier than the water that sits in the plastic bottles for sometimes months before it is consumed.
The plastic ignites toxins into bottled water, so all the purity means nothing once it's aged in plastic.

Brita sells filtration systems  that you just clip onto your kitchen faucet and every-time you want the filtered water just click a button.

Bottled water is a scam, the bottles are a major source of pollution and major component of most landfills. The water itself  initially may be clean, pure and filtered however after stagnating in plastic it becomes non pure, and ironically probably less healthy than tap water.

 Some say filtered water may actually be bad since your system builds no immunities from filtered waters. Bottled water is a waste of money, buy a filtration system and save thousands or just brave it and drink straight from the tap. The savings  alone  will alleviate stress, less stress more healthy!
 Remember don't order the bottled water in restaurants, just ask for a class of ice water, don't be scammed.

For everyone who likes Kaua'i check out this  episode of Southpark, a parody on Kauai, Coco Palms, cruise ships, super-ferry etc. Thought you might like it. I haven't seen the whole thing but the bits and pieces I have seen are pretty good!

http://www.southparkstudios.com/news/zpin1c/see-episode-1611-going-native-uncensored

Check out the Al Smith Dinner of 10-18-12, where the presidential candidates make fun of themselves and each other; whoever loses has a career in stand-up for sure!

Obama- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6g2YkTAYQ4

Romney- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIHbe-aO6oI

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"Happy Election day, or should I say erection..?" James "Kimo" Rosen

Election day in Japan was always an excuse  to go out
and eat at  your favorite restaurant.

Election day was my favorite subject  to talk about during my time teaching English as a second language in Japan.
For some reason the students were very interested in American politics. They knew of George Bush, Bill Clinton and many other American politcal personalities.

On the other hand, how many Americans know anything about Japanese politicians?

The thing I enjoyed most was the way my students pronounced Election day, since most Japanese  with their accents make the 'L'  sound like an "R'

Election day in Japan became Erection day,  how appropriate  a day reserved for a bunch of big  erections or as I call them politicians.

Happy election day, or should i say erection day!  ;D)

Check out Jimmy Kimmel's report on the first lady debate with Ann Romney  and Michelle Obama!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EohGmG-QUhA


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"My Son the Vet..." 'Obama da Dog' (Source-Truthbook.com)

'Obama Da Dog' shares with us a humorous story from one of her favorite sources http://www.truthbook.com   My Son, the Vet One Sunday, in counting the money in the weekly offering, the pastor of a small church found a pink envelope containing $1,000. It happened again the next week!   The following Sunday, he watched as the offering was collected and saw an elderly woman put the distinctive pink envelope on the plate. This went on for weeks until the pastor, overcome by curiosity, approached her. "Ma'am, I couldn't help but notice that you put $1,000 a week in the collection plate," he stated. "Why, yes," she replied, "every week my son sends me money, and I give some of it to the church." The pastor replied, "That's wonderful. But $1,000 is a lot; are you sure you can afford this? How much does he send you?" The elderly woman answered, "$10,000 a week." The pastor was amazed. "Your son is very successful; what does he do for a living?" "He is a veterinarian," she answered. "That's an honorable profession, but I had no idea they made that much money," the pastor said.. "Where does he practice?" The woman answered proudly, "In Nevada ... He has two cat houses, one in Las Vegas and one in Reno. http://www.truthbook.com/stories/dsp_viewStory.cfm?storyID=981 Hana Hou, (Encore)  Shared from Facebook....

"The Consumer is Always Wrong..." 'Bettejo Dux' (Classic Wednesday)

Bettejo Dux  one of Kauai's true gems, guest-blogs about her recent
dilemma with the local water company...
www.bettejodux.com

THE CONSUMER IS ALWAYS WRONG

Murphy’s  law: everything goes wrong all at once. I had so much on my plate I was walking in circles. The frosting on this puddle from hell happened at the end of September when I received my water bill.  The bill was twice the usual amount. The consumption, according to the graph that goes with the bill, had gone up. So had the cost of water.,

Immediately I called the department, I spoke with someone named Mal, the guy who handles such problems.  i told him I was sure the bill was wrong, I hadn't used that much water. I thought the meter was faulty.  We had a brief discussion about installing a new meter, but the proof of this puddle was in my court. When it comes to the water bill, the consumer is always wrong.

Thus began the saga of the phantom leak.  I began reading the meter and kept a log. What I saw there  set my mind spinning. The meter was showing a leak of twenty gallons an hour, then- with no change- a leak of 7.5 gallons an hour. Then a leak of ten gallons an hour. Once it stopped dead showing no usage at all at a time when everyone attached to the crazy thing was using water like falling rain had gone out of business.
Then. It went backwards.

This was a couple of days after I spoke with Mal.  Saturday. September  22.   On weekends to report a problem with water you have to calls the police. I did. They reported my concern and a fellow named Warren called and heard me out. “We see that all the time. I’ll get you a new meter Monday.”
Monday, September 24, came.  Monday, September 24, went. No meter.  I ended up speaking with someone named Val. I told him my story. He listened. And ended the conversation with, “The only person who can  order the installation of a new meter is Mal. Mal’s on vacation.”

So. I’m looking at a meter going crazy. Ii was filling swimming pools. I don’t have a swimming pool. I hired two men-one a long time, part-time employee who knew the territory-and we began looking for the phantom leak as I jogged and logged my way back and forth. Back and forth. The meter was still going nuts but I had to have water. I have animals. i have a tenant and a guest. I dug ditches with the men. i jogged.  I logged. I read the god damn meter.

On Monday, October 1, I went to town to speak with Mal in person only to  discover Mal had not returned. I asked to speak with someone -anyone- who could help and met Tessie. Charming lady. Same results, “…we can’t just install a meter for anyone who claims it’s malfunctioning. Anyway only Mal can order the installation.”

I was right back where I started. This time I chose to go above ground. I bought acres of  expensive hose. If there was leak we could see it. The meter was still going cuckoo.  I rationed water. My guest and my tenant were understanding. I wasn't sleeping. I wasn't eating. I was jogging and logging. Watching leaky dollar signs falling on my head.

On October  8, I called Mal. He was quite nasty. “You went over my head. You talked to Tessie and Val. Now it’s their problem.”
I blew my cork. “They said you were the only one who could order an installation. You say they are. I’m getting the run around. Who’s the head honcho? i want to speak with him.”
Mal gave me name and number. I called. i spoke with his David Craddick’s secretary. Sweet voice. I told her my story. She listened. David was in conference on the mainland but she said she would speak with Mal or Tessie or someone. Tessie  called me back.

I rained the wrath of Aquarius all over her head. “Get me a meter. Now. Or I’ll meet you in court.”
She called back a few moments later and assured me help was on the way.

Early Tuesday morning,, October 9, seventeen days after the saga started, a platoon of water department guys, three or four huge truck, several men-one of them Warren- arrived and installed a smart meter. It registered no leak. i never had a leak.

Tuesday afternoon, October 9. David called. We had a pleasant chat. “David,” I said,”I’m 82 years old. A widow. I had to hire men. I've spent a bundle. How do we handle this?”
Waiting for an answer. Will let you know.

The point: this could happen to you. Anyone who has a water meter could find herself in the same position and talking to the water department is like talking to Mitt Romney.

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Bettejo  also  publishes her own blog column.

You can check it out at ;  http://www.bettejo.wordpress.com .   Besides her blog she recently published and authored the humorous fiction book, "The Scam," check it out at(www.bettejodux.com) or  on Amazon.

http://www.bettejodux.com/

"A Dog's Purpose..!" 'Obama Da Dog' (Source-truthbook.com)

 

'Obama da Dog' shares with us why dogs do not
live as long as humans. This story is from Obama's
favorite source,  http://www.truthbook.com

A Dog's Purpose...

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said,'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued,
'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
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Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. 

http://www.truthbook.com/stories/dsp_viewStory.cfm?storyID=1004

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"Bobbin White Heads..." 'udith "Bobbin" Whitehead' (Inspiration Monday)

Judith Whitehead  our Inspiration Monday guest-blogger who lives in Amherst N.Y.
and has worked in the medical profession for over 30 years blogs about a  bunch of
bobbin White-heads, no relation.... ;D)
Photo taken with an old Verizon phone
courtesy of  Judy Whitehead

Tonight was a real treat for us and our friends; way way back in the 1970’s we went to see '3 Dog Night' at the Niagara Falls Convention Center; we were in our 20’s and they put on a great show.

Now fast forward 35 yrs and close your eyes because they sounded just the same as they did back then. As we looked out into the audience the view was quite different this time; a sea of bobbing white heads were all we could see.

All the same generation that were watching back in the 70’s still fans and still enjoying the same music. The Buffalo philharmonic joined 3 Dog Night at the music hall tonight and they brought back all those great memories and great music from that generation when songs told a story and made some sense; easy to understand lyrics and a tune you could sing along with.

They still have it after all these years.

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"Pregnant @ 71..." 'Chester "Unc" Lau (Source)

Dakinetalks favorite Uncle (Chester Lau)
talks about  being pregnant @71! 
Thank you Unc for all your wonderful
words of wisdom and jokes.

A woman went to the doctor's office where she was seen by one of the younger doctors.

After about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out

screaming as she ran down the hall.

An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she

told him her story.

After listening, he had her sit down and relax in another room.

The older doctor marched down the hallway back to where the young

doctor was writing on his clipboard.

"What the hell is the matter with you?!" the older doctor demanded.

Mrs. Terry is 71 years old, has four grown children and seven

grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?"

The younger doctor continued writing and without looking up said,

"Does she still have the hiccups?"

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BTW, The answer is Big Tips! What were you thinking?  ;D)