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I just heard about this organization called Optimists International. Here's a little bit about them. For more info check them out here. Mission Statement By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. Vision Statement Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all childre… Continue

Thought for the week: If we think of defeat, that's what we get. If we are undecided, then nothing will happen for us. We must pick something great to do, and do it. Never think of failure at all, for as we think now, that is what we get.

Our gas dryer broke and my landlord hasn't replaced it. He's kind of lazy and who knows when he will get around to it. He wants to buy another cheapo, piece of crap dryer for $100 - I guess in a way its kind of like recycling, but I'd love it if he went out and bought an energystar gas dryer that would last for years and save money on resources. Plus he could get a rebate back from the State of California for purchasing energystar. However, that is not his style... So I have been tricked into b… Continue

A 16 yr old Canadian boy wins top prize in Science Fair for isolating microbes that decompose plastic bags!! http://news.therecord.com/article/354044

"We are born to bless, not to punish. This we should never forget. We are not in the position to criticize anyone. Instead, we should always look for the good in others. The existence of enemies means for us that our friendliness has not been sufficient. We are aware of darkness, but for our community we want to have Enlightenment." Wow - this is an important reminder to myself - darn that old low self-esteem that drives me to want to be morally… Continue