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

WATCH THE EAGLES BY CLICKING HERE

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

Friday, April 28, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - 'NOW WHERE DID THEY PUT THE AQUATIC PLANTS?"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - PEOPLE CHANGE

Thursday, April 27, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - "WHEN'S DINNER?"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - INSPIRATION

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE LIGHT DIET

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - TIME CHANGES THINGS?

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - GLUE VS LIPSTICK

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - AFTER SILENCE,...

HELPFUL MOM HINT FOR THE DAY

Monday, April 24, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - "NOW HIRING"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - COULD THIS BE THE DEFINITION OF THE 'SILENT MAJORITY"?

RED ONIONS HELP FIGHT CANCER? READ THE ARTICLE

Health Benefits of Red Onion: 4 Ways Red Onions Reduce Your Cancer Risk

By Dr. David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS

The use of onions for medicinal treatment of illnesses related to bacteria, viruses, fungus, and chronic disease dates back to Egyptian healing practices recorded centuries ago. However, red onions deserve special attention because they are one of the best sources of cancer-fighting nutrients that are limited in the modern American diet.

Today researchers believe that up to 40% of cancers are preventable with a change in dietary habits alone. The compounds and dietary nutrients found in red onion are associated with a decrease risk in developing prostate, colorectal, stomach, and numerous other cancers. Read on to learn what makes red onions so effective at improving health and how they can help reduce your cancer risks.

What are Red Onions?

Thoughts of their distinctive odor and teary eyes probably comes to mind when you think of slicing into an onion, but how about red onions? Red onions are different than other varieties of onion such as the sweet Vidalia onion and the milder flavor white onion.

Aside from their flavor and color, red onions won’t make you cry and they also contain different compounds that can inhibit cancer growth. They are part of the collective family of flowering plants belonging to the allium family, known for their rich content in sulfur containing amino acids. This vegetable family has been extensively studied for its protection against degenerative diseases like cancer.

To read the complete article and get more information - click HERE

Sunday, April 23, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE DAILY REGIMEN

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WHATEVER YOU ARE

Saturday, April 22, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE ON IDENTITY THEFT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - JOY OF LOOKING AND COMPREHENDING

Friday, April 21, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - I'M NOT FAT!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - HISTORY

Thursday, April 20, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE SMELL OF BOOKS

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - RISKS

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE AND THREE DAYS AFTER EASTER

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - HEALTH AND HOPE

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - CAT VERSION OF "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE"

FUNNY QUOTE OF THE DAY - ...I HAVE AN OPENING STATEMENT

Monday, April 17, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE ON HER NEW TAX SOFTWARE

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - EINSTEIN HITS IT!

Sunday, April 16, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - WHERE ARE THE EASTER EGGS?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - GOD LOVES US

Saturday, April 15, 2017

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE OBSERVATION ABOUT BABY CHICKS

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WHAT THIS WORLD NEEDS

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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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