Tri Cities On A Dime

LIFE-CHANGING COMPANIONS: HOW TO AFFORD A SERVICE DOG

JOHNSON CITY AND BLUFF CITY, TENNESSEE EAGLES - WATCH LIVE VIDEO OF NESTING EAGLES AND BABY EAGLE

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JOHNSON CITY, TN –

In November 2015, the Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University set up live streaming cameras focused on two active nests of Bald Eagles, our national bird. Two separate mated pairs of Bald Eagles have been selected, one nest is located in Bluff City, and the other is in Johnson City. These cameras provide a novel perspective into the lives and habits of these beautiful birds. Bald Eagles are long-lived birds of prey that have high nest site fidelity and will reuse the same structure for years. As part of the courtship behavior, mated pairs of Bald Eagles will bring new twigs and branches to the pre-existing nest each breeding season which results in a massive structure that can be well over one ton in weight! The Bluff City eagles laid eggs on Feb 3 and Feb 6. The Johnson City eagles laid eggs on Feb 10 and Feb 13. Eggs of Bald Eagles are laid 3 days apart (so ours read the maternity guides and laid their eggs on schedule) and the eggs hatch in 35 days. Using these guidelines, we have calculated the Bluff City eggs should hatch on March 9 and 12 and the Johnson City eggs should hatch on March 16 and 19. S o keep your eyes out everyone, we may have eaglets soon!! This is a prime opportunity to observe these iconic birds in their natural habitat, undisturbed.

PAWS and STRIPES

Here is information about an organization that trains Shelter Dogs to help our Vets with PTSD. The organization is called "Paws and Stripes". They were recently on Fox News morning show ( CLICK HERE )

Here is an excerpt from their web page:

Paws and Stripes is a nonprofit organization providing service dogs for wounded military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury through integrating service dog training and education with mental health support.

We help veterans so they can live the full and rich lives they deserve.

Our dogs come only from local rescues. Our service dog trainers teach the dogs and the veterans as a team.

These dogs are not pets, they are service dogs with the complete protection and rights granted by the American with Disabilities Act.

Our program is funded through generous grants and donations from people like you. Our veterans are never obligated to pay a penny of the program's costs to enroll. (Here is the link to their web page - CLICK HERE

TRAITOR DEFINED BY CICERO

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Summer Drinks

It's hot and nothing tastes better than something that is icy cold. This week I have posted three icy drinks that will cool you off!

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Don't forget to check out the deals on Back to School sales!

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Enjoy!

Helen

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Grandmother's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This week its COOKIES! - I love this recipe, not only because it taste good, but also because it brings back some of my favorite childhood memories. This recipe was my grandmothers and I figure it to be about 100 years old.

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Helen

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Baked Spareribs

Well, is it HOT enough for you! Here's a hot dish - Baked Spareribs. Taste great and is baked in the oven. Whip out the napkins and dig in.

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Helen

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Easy to Make Potato Salad

Dear Readers:

This week the recipe is a very easy to prepare Potato Salad. Along with the recipe I give some helpful suggestions on preparing the potatoes and the eggs.

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Helen

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Broccoli (Ham) Cheese Quiche with easy to make crust

This week we are doing Quiche - it's easy to do and I have included an easy to prepare crust.

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Helen

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Stuffed Meat Loaf

Hello Everyone:

Hope you have had a good week so far. This week is an old favorite with a twist - Stuffed Meat Loaf.

I remember years ago as a brand new cook, I made my first meat loaf - you could have used it to build a brick wall. Since then my meat loaf has greatly improved and this is one of the recipes I like to use when I want to make it a little different.

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Also, check out my earlier post of today -"Shopping Trip to the Grocery Store" for a local deal on ground chuck.

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Helen

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Homemade Garlic Herb Bread

This week the recipe is one I promised when I did my Chicken Vegetable soup post on May 26, 2011 - Homemade Garlic Herb Bread. I make it in my bread machine, which makes life very easy! If you don't have one, you should consider purchasing one or suggest it for a birthday or Christmas present.

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Helen

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Four Bean Salad

How about a recipe that doesn't require any cooking. One that even the guys can prepare! This week the recipe is Four Bean Salad. It requires refrigeration to marinate overnight. It tastes great with any summer time cookout.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Helen's Vegetable Parmesan Casserole

Some of the best recipes are the simplest recipes. Hope you will enjoy this easy to do recipe that uses the beginning of the summer vegetables.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Chicken Vegetable Soup

Dear Readers:

After you have baked a whole chicken for dinner, have you ever wondered what to do with that leftover chicken meat besides making chicken salad? This week I have a suggestion for you - make Chicken Vegetable soup. At this time of year you can use fresh vegetables if you choose. Also, I am finding that one of the best buys is a whole chicken. Last week at my local grocer, I got it for 99 cents a pound.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Saucy Skillet Steak

Hi All:

This week is another one skillet dinner - Saucy Skillet Steak. Since you will be using round steak, it will take a little time to cook, however it is easy to prepare.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Friday, May 13, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Ham Pie

Dear Readers:

This is a repost for this recipe - due to Blogger having technical difficulties, which resulted in its loss.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Helen's One Pan Chicken & Rice Meal

Dear Readers:

Here is a simple but delicious recipe for you to try, and what is really nice you do it in one pan.

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Enjoy!

Helen

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Recipe for the Week - Delmonico Potatoes

When I want a little extra something to go with that special dinner, I like to pull out this old recipe, Delmonico Potatoes. It is a nice complement without overwhelming the rest of the dinner.

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Helen

JUST A THOUGHT

SOMETHING TO PONDER:

The United States is the 3rd in murders throughout the world! But if you take out Chicago, Detroit, Washington D. C., and New Orleans, the United States is 4th from the bottom for murders. Believe it or not, these four cities also have the toughest gun control laws in the United States. Hmmm...

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“Imagination was given to man for what he is not; a sense of humor for what he is.” – Francis Bacon

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Check your shampoo bottle label. I don’t know why I didn’t figure this out sooner!! It’s the shampoo I use in the shower! When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning: FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY! No wonder I have been gaining weight!!!

Well I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am going to start using Dawn dish soap instead. Their label reads: DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. Problem solved!!.

If I don’t answer the phone, I’ll be in the shower!

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You know you are getting older when the bathroom reading material changes from Better Homes & Gardens and Sports Illustrated to Reminisce and Arthritis Today!

STROKE HAS A NEW INDICATOR

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE
SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

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