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Why we love Sarah PALIN

2010-11-28T09:29:00.003-05:00

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Sarah Palin: Why We Love Her
By Jimmy Hall

Americans, particularly Conservatives, Christians, and women simply love former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. The one-time beauty queen is mesmerizing to many. The question is, WHY? Yes, why do we love her?

The answer is actually exceedingly easy. It is not Sarah, per-se, that we admire, but rather what she represents. Yes, she is the poster girl for simple yet successful "God-fearing" modern women, and maintains the logical mindset of a man. In and of herself, she is one of millions exactly like herself, which rarely speak out in public. Ms. Palin does!

Throw-in the fact that Sarah is typically human, with her share of family issues and a special needs child, and most people in the country can readily relate to this lady. Then there is the "mystique" of being Alaskan, from the final frontier. We all like that.

It has been decades since a "girl next door" with traditional American small-town values has been so actively involved in national and even international politics. Sarah is not all that knowledgeable about all the issues, yet she addresses each one from a sound, Biblical, old-fashioned standpoint. We like that about her.

Ms. Palin is the woman that everyday Christian women want to be, and others quietly are amid their own small communities. She is the face and voice of what all of we Conservative Americans respect. To say that Sarah herself is the best Republican Candidate is definitely a stretch, but this woman obviously has a good head upon her shoulders, and is the mouthpiece for millions...

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Sarah Palin on The Hour a Canadian Media Program

2009-09-13T04:51:00.003-04:00

The Hour is a Canadian TV show with George Stroumboulopoulos. New Year's Special was fantastic and featured guest, former vice presidential candidate and possibly future presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.

He shows a summary of the life of Sara Palin up to the her selection by Senator McCain as his running mate as VP. Then George interviews her with questions of the previous year "2008"

George - As we get to the end of 2008 look back at your year?

Gov Palin _ Pretty amazing year, pretty amazing year, yeah, amazing enough for a number of personal things that have happened to me, having a baby. My son going off to war in Iraq, my oldest son, yeah just a lot of personal things have happened and throw in there also the run for Vice President of America. Yeah that thing too. It's been a great year.

George - It's been highs and lows I can imagine though?

Gov Palin - Yeah, a bit of a roller coaster there, but over all it's been a blessed year.

The Hour

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2009 Special Olympics and Sarah Palin

2009-09-12T13:28:00.003-04:00

"[Obama] thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world," Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton told reporters, adding that Obama only meant the comment to be a be a funny quip about his poor bowling skills, according to The Associated Press.

Governor Sarah Palin stated "I did not know what to expect when I learned that our child would be born with Down's Syndrome, it was a kaleidoscope of emotions, one minute, so elated, the next one pretty apprehensive, confident one moment, then uncertain and I was excited and I was scared. But when Trig finally entered the world all of those conflicting emotions came into sharp focus, and we knew that everything was going to be okay. When I first held Trig, it was like an hour glass turned upside down, my heart filled up with love as my mind emptied itself of all the different worries, fears and concerns that I had when I carried him. Everyone wants their child to be perfect and with Trig that's exactly what we got."

"Everyone worries about what the future will hold for their new born child. With Trig we have hopes and concerns and dreams just as we do for all of our children.

Greta Interviews Sarah Palin

2009-09-12T13:17:00.004-04:00

Greta interviews Sarah Palin on different topics. This took place five weeks after Governor Palin was selected by Senator Mc Cain as his running mate as Vice President. She talks about the many things we can do to become energy independent as a nation. She agrees about drilling at Amwar. She says that as Americans we have gotten very lax in conserving energy. She says that her energy program is differnt from the Democrats in that we need to stop depending on foreign oil.

In the words of Sarah Palin during the vice presidential debate: "When we talk about energy, we have to consider the need to do all that we can to allow this nation to become energy-independent. It's a nonsensical position that we are in when we have domestic supplies of energy all over this great land. And East Coast politicians who don't allow energy-producing states like Alaska to produce these, to tap into them, and instead we're relying on foreign countries to produce for us.". Listen to her with her as Greta interviews

Bristol Palin and Teenage Pregnancy

2009-09-12T13:09:00.002-04:00

Teenage Pregnancy is Still a Call For Attention!

By Alice March

Bristol Palin went on television recently in a bold move. She called a press conference without her mother's knowledge. The interviewer asked her probing questions and Bristol gave honest, thoughtful answers. She admitted that abstinence among teen-agers is not working and is a naïve position to take, as teens are definitely interested in sex. She shared that she's glad to be a new mother for all the joys motherhood brings but she'd rather have entered motherhood ten years later, when she had a career, a home and a marriage. She also admitted that she now realizes that she cannot just be concerned about herself, as she's responsible for another human being. In essence, she has really cut short her adolecence, a time of making choices and learning by taking risks and developing personal skills, boundaries and strengths.

Research has shown that teen-age pregnancy is fraught with emotional roots and stresses. Teens need and want someone to love them, to care about them, to give them attention. They think that their babies will give that to them. Then there are always the group that believes they'll get money to support themselves and their children. Then there are those who have children to make up for all the connections and attention they didn't get in their own childhoods. We certainly have a current example of that with the woman who just had eight babies after IVF treatments. She's a single mother also.

During the interview, I watched Bristol and saw what I thought was probably a common enough occurrence in the Palin family. When grandmother Sarah entered the set with Bristol's baby, all the attention went to Sarah; I watched Bristol as she witnessed this. She actually looked pained and excluded by her mothers presence. Sarah energetically took up all the "air" in the room, immediately got the interviewer's attention and kept it.

I am just witnessing and speculating. Bristol is the first born and probably did not get enough of the attention she needed in her childhood. She got more than her mother's attention with her pregnancy- she got the whole worlds by accident, by design?

Clearly I believe what I've been saying for years. The kind of attention we get in our childhoods lives with us forever; in fact, the kind of attention that our parents get in their childhood lives with us forever. I am seeing this more and more all around me. Sarah Palin, former Miss Wasilla, Beauty Queen, obviously needs lots of attention and gets it. This need is problematic for her eldest daughter, Bristol. However, Bristol now appears to be growing into her own brand of motherhood/adulthood. She wants to work on the issue of teen-age pregnancy. By calling her own press conference to state her newly acquired wisdom, which differs from her families', Bristol is certainly showing up as her own person.

That's what growth is all about: using our life experiences to gain knowledge and go on to share the lessons.

Alice Aspen March, Expert on Impact of Attention, TheAttentionFactor(R).
Speaker, Published Author, Workshop Leader, Exec. Dir. of Non-Profit, FACT: impact of TV on Children and Families; kept Fred Rogers Neighborhood on the air as Chair of KCET Community Advisory Board, Co-Produced Emmy-nominated, Latch-Key Kids, narrated by Christopher Reeve; appointed by Calif. State Senate to two State Commissions.

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Sarah Palin Getting Attacked on Abstinence

2009-09-12T12:54:00.002-04:00

Abstinence on Trial in the Media

By A Bonilla

With the Levi Johnston interview on Tyra Banks' show, the issue of-abstinence-is once again on trial. The prevailing verdict is that it doesn't work. The high profile youthful pregnancies of people like Jaime Lynn Spears, Brittany's sister and Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin's daughter would appear to prove the ineffectiveness of the-abstinence-message. The young women who became pregnant were portrayed as wholesome young ladies from families that supported the-abstinence-until marriage message. Yet in spite of the strong culture of responsible sexuality these young women and many like them are becoming pregnant in their teens, and are single mothers.

The assumption is that these young women were not protected by the education that is provided through comprehensive sexual education. That education, when provided by competent educators would teach a young person about the dangers of sexual activity without the use of protection. It would allow them to make informed decision about their choice of birth control, and would empower them so that they are not hampered by an unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Because their families were such strong supporters of the abstinence until marriage message, it is further assumed that the young women may have engaged in sex without protection because of shame, or naiveté.

These assumptions are challenged however by several factors. Just the general knowledge that is easily assessable to teens and young women today makes it highly unlikely, unless they are raised in a commune cut off from the world at large, that they are unaware of the purpose and use of birth control. Secondly, these young women and their partners were not under constant guard (secret service, paparazzi); they were able to purchase condoms and other forms of birth control if they were so inclined. There may be some truth to the belief that knowledge that these young women were engaging in sexual activity would not be greeted with acceptance in their families, however, there are no grounds to believe that their families would have responded by disowning or in anyway harshly disciplining them. To our knowledge neither of these families followed Sharia law, so these young women had no basis to expect anything more than parental disappointment, and perhaps initial anger. In addition to all the above, there is always the expectation that there may have been some education provided in an academic setting. After all they still have the health curriculum that tells students how children are born and the dangers of contracting sexually transmitted diseases?

The snippet of the Tyra Banks show that I was able to see showed Tyra asking the probing question about the use of birth control. Levi answered the way most knowledgeable people answer. He started off stating that he and Bristol used birth control and were consistent about it. Tyra, skeptical, challenged his reply and asked about the use of birth control again. It was only after a third attempt on her part to break his story that he revealed that it was most of the time as opposed to all the time, in other words they were not consistent. What does that mean; it means that we cannot blame the condom for this pregnancy. But it also means that we cannot blame the abstinence message either. Abstinence didn't fail this couple, and probably didn't fail Jaime Lynn either. They had been given the information about abstinence until marriage, and they had also received information about the use of birth control. They made a choice to forgo the abstinence message in favor of the one that says don't engage in unprotected sex. They however were not able to keep up with the adult responsibility of remaining consistent about the use of contraceptives. Even adults have difficulty being consistent with important things; the only difference is that most are in a position to handle the subsequent consequences of these adult choices. Unmarried teenagers generally are not.

The abstinence message is not about taking away a young person's choices, nor is it about restricting their life and potential happiness. Quite the opposite! It's about protecting their future by keeping open all their options. A pregnant teen's options are significantly narrowed. And sexual activity outside of marriage, while providing short term gratification, invites long term consequences that few teens are prepared for. A seventeen year old who becomes a parent and chooses to parent their child is looking at minimally 18 years of putting her child first. That is if she plans to parent in a healthy way. That brings her to thirty five, and only if that first child is not followed by several others. Though thirty five cannot be considered old by any measure, achieving that age while parenting means that the persons' twenties are not about finding themselves but about caring and meeting the needs of their child(ren). The abstinence message recognizes that a young person's health, dreams, and future are important and it offers the only 100% guaranteed means of providing protection against an unwanted pregnancy and STD. No other program of education can make that claim. One thing is certain however, neither program is effective if not followed consistently as Levi and many others in his position have found out.

Allison Bonilla MSW, LCSW
Awareness Counseling Center
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Allison Bonilla has been in private practice for 10 years in Orange City, Florida. She has been in the field of Social Work for over 20 years. Her experience includes working with children and families in crisis situations, through governmental agencies. She has been a presenter at various professional conferences. She also volunteers with her local church. Her Masters in Social Work was obtained at Adelphi University in New York. She is a Licensed Master of Social Work in New York State, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.

She is a professional Christian Counselor who successfully integrates a biblical world view with psychological theories in an attempt to assist her clients achieve optimal health. Her approach is holistic, with a strong slant towards Cognitive Behavioral theories. Allison Bonilla is a member of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, and National Association of Social Workers.

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Sarah Palin is a Winner

2009-09-06T07:07:00.000-04:00

Sarah Palin is a Winner and That is Her Allure

By Lance Winslow

The United States public is completely fascinated with Sarah "Barracuda" Palin, Governor of Alaska and now Vice Presidential Candidate. From the moment she hit the National Stage she was an instant success, nothing she was not familiar with in her neck of the woods. Nevertheless the American People had not known her at a national level. Her stardom has been completely incredible and yet some do not see the allure.

Well, if you are one of these unfortunate folks that does not see the reason people like her so much and are so interested in what she has to say and what she has to offer out nation, then let me break it down for you. Sarah Palin-is-a-winner, she is all that America is about, and she stands tall in her convictions and will not take any garbage from anyone, nor should she.

America needs more great leaders like Sarah Palin, and yes, there are a lot-of-winners in this great country of ours, yet so few willing to run for public office and stick their necks out like her and take a risk. If anyone thinks she has not proved herself yet, they will soon enough and she is definitely someone to watch in American Politics. Few have captured the passion of American tradition like Sarah Palin.

Americans-are-winners, we are a nation of winners. Great people from all over the world have come here to build our country and make it what it is today. Sarah Palin represents all that and more and that is her allure. Think on that.

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Todd Palin

2009-09-06T06:57:00.003-04:00

Todd Palin the husband of Governor Sarah Palin is known as the first Dude

As for Todd's maternal side, his mother was born in Yolo County, California under the name of Marguerite Blanche Roberts. Kallstrom is her current husband's surname. Her parents are Bill Roberts and Helena Bartman. Bill Roberts her father died when Blanche was about four years old.

His grandmother, Helena is half-Yup'ik. Her mother was Amalia, a full blooded Yup'ik from Bristol Bay. Her father was William Hugo Bartman who was from the Netherlands. Helena wrote her life history in a book called We Alaskans by Sharon Bushell, published 2002. I would recommend reading that to learn more about her roots.

Todd worked for BP Oil in the North Slope oil fields of Alaska. He is also a commercial salmon fisherman at Bristol Bay on the Nushugak River. He is a four-time winner of the Tesoro Iron Dog Championship (snowmobile event).

This contest is the world’s longest snowmobile race, which parallels the path of the Iditarod race with an extra journey of several hundred miles to Fairbanks added.

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Tax Views of Sarah Palin

2009-08-30T06:25:00.002-04:00

The Tax Views of Sarah Palin

By Roni Deutch

Energy-Tax-Rebates:
In her own state of Alaska, Palin proposed a monthly $100 rebate for all Alaskans to help deal with energy and fuel prices. She soon dumped the monthly idea and decided to make it a flat rebate of $1,200 instead. However, criticism rose almost immediately because the flat rate did not suit every Alaskan's needs, as fuel prices and demand are different in every region.

Balanced Budget and Tax-Relief:
As soon as Palin was elected as Governor she carried out a campaign promise and sold a corporate jet purchased by her predecessor for $2.1 million on eBay. Determined to reduce State Budget, she then signed the largest operating budget in Alaska history, $6.6 billion. She also slashed hundreds of construction projects in Alaska, cutting $237 million from the construction budget. The closure of some projects was applauded, while others were criticized, but the state needed the funds regardless of popularity.

In 2007 Palin took on the biggest construction project, the infamous, "Bridge to Nowhere", which she had originally wanted to rebuild but then later opposed. "She made the final decision to kill a very bad project, so she deserves credit for that. But she didn't do it as an ideological opponent of earmarks. She did it as someone who had to balance the books," Keith Ashdown, a tax-investigator told the Washington post.

Oil-Taxes:
Alaska's economy and way of life has come to depend strongly on oil wealth. Palin proposed a $750 million oil-tax-increase, which eventually came to $1.5 billion. As soon as the bill was approved in the state's legislature, Palin signed it into law. However, she has also fought hard to try to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling, which many environmentalists and citizens across the country strongly opposed. The people of Alaska however, who's economy depends on oil, agree with the drilling.

Dairy Farm Closure:
One of Palin's more controversial finance choices was her choice to keep a state-owned dairy farm open. The Alaska creamery board recommended that the Matanuska Maid Dairy be closed, but Palin decided to keep it against their advice. Controversy arose when Palin replaced the entire membership of the Board of Agriculture and conservatism (the only people who could fire or hire members of the Alaska creamery board). In 2007, it became clear that the business was unprofitable and not worth keeping. At that time, Palin decided to just sell the farm.

Sales-Tax-Increase:
As mayor of Wasilla, Palin followed through promises to reduce property-taxes as well as her own salary. However, she did have to raise the sales-taxes by almost half a percent to pay for an indoor ice rink and sports facility though. The project would cost over $15 million to build, but could greatly stimulate small town's economy. The tax-increase was necessary to pay for the ice rink, as the state had already spent their budget on road and sewer projects. Palin pushed to have the sports facility built quickly, before the city had a clear title, and got a bad reputation as the property was in litigation for 7 years.

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Another Look at Sarah Palin Glasses

2009-08-30T06:15:00.002-04:00

Sarah Palin glasses look so great that it produced a new market for these glasses.There are still continuous negative views that are being blogged, broadcast, televised and even rapped about Governor Sarah Palin that it is difficult to find complimentary remarks.

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Sarah Palin Glasses May Work Wonders For You As Well

By Suzanne Hughes

The 2008 American Presidential Elections have been historic for many reasons. One reason is the fact that the Elections saw the Sarah Palin glasses acquiring cult status throughout the country. Most of the women in America are opting for similar eyewear when purchasing their prescriptions.

What is the reason behind the immense popularity of these specs? The conservatively styled Sarah Palin's eyewear have a very unique and interesting design. The rimless glasses have redefined the meaning of the phrase 'sleek and elegant'. The custom made portion are set in Kawasaki standard frame. The set worn by Sarah Palin herself is the combination of 34-grey color and the Kawasaki 704 frame.

The primary reason behind the sudden spurt in the demand for designer sunglasses among the American women is Sarah Palin. Her conservatively styled frames have become popular throughout the nation. The popularity can be attributed to the fact that they seem to be invisible and non-existent when they are worn. This effect has helped Sarah Palin communicate with the public better. Today, every woman wants to own her own pair.

Considering the huge popularity of the style of eyeglasses worn by Palin, it is no surprise that the manufacturers of these are offering a wide range of designer frames named after Sarah Palin. A leading manufacturer of prescription eyeglasses, Best Price Glasses, too provides a wide range of Palin style eyeglasses.

The Governor of Alaska, has a very unique and distinctive face structure. She has recognized this and used the uniquely designed frames of her frames to enhance her overall personality. With the help of them, she makes a style statement without even saying a word. Her frames make her look sophisticated and stylish without any snootiness or arrogance.

The most distinctive characteristic of the eyeglasses is that they enhance her beauty without distracting the attention of the audience. They are so subtly understated that one never realizes that Sarah is wearing them. When you look at her, your mind registers nothing but her stylish, charming and emotive face.

An analysis of the set up of her frames and face helps us understand the effect better. The rectangular shape of the frames and the meeting of them near the temple creates an illusion that the glasses are placed lower than they actually are. The shape of the glass is perfect for the oval face of Sarah Palin. They are placed such that the eyebrows seem to form an outline over the upper portion of the lens.

The sensation surrounding Sarah Palin's eye wear is the result of the unique design of the glasses as well as the unique structure of her face. Today, we find these glasses being worn by people all over the country.

If you like Sarah Palin's frames, get a pair from a reputed seller. However, do keep in mind that the structure of the face is a defining factor. If your face structure is not suited for such type of glasses, then even Sarah Palin's will not make you look as good as her. Opt for ones only if your face structure is suitable for such frames.

Suzanne Hughes is an online eyewear style consultant specializing in reading glasses. For great styles of eyeglasses, including bifocal reading glasses, sunglasses, and folding specs, be sure to visit her website.

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Sarah Palin's New Politics

2009-08-30T05:55:00.003-04:00

Sarah Palin's New Politics

By Iacchos Deru

What happens when you are a governor from a sparsely populated state with a reputation as a clean politician which leads to your nomination for Vice President of the United States?

Sarah Palin can give you that answer. It seems that Ms. Palin's support amongst her own state's citizenship is waning. She was immensely popular amongst Alaskans before her nomination for Vice President on the GOP ticket with Senator John McCain (R-AZ). She was known for her tough willingness to clean out the "good old boys network" which dominated Alaskan politics. Changing the Alaskan political scene was only part of the reason her constituents loved her.

For all intents and purposes, Sarah Palin was considered by most to be a down to earth Alaskan with small town values. This served to start her political career by securing the Mayor's seat in the town of Wasilla. Her popularity increased allowing her to succeed in obtaining the Governorship of Alaska. Just two short years into her first gubernatorial term, her popularity and reputation as a political outsider gained her the nod from the Republican Party for the Vice Presidential candidate.

To be sure, this small town mayor turned Governor, certainly lacked the political savvy to seriously compete with the "big boys" on the National political scene. But Palin is a quick study and McCain provided her with great coaches. She was soon making quite a scene politically.

It is viewed by most political pundits as a brilliant strategic move by McCain to recruit a relatively unknown outsider (and woman) to be his running mate. He could not have chosen more wisely. With his poll numbers lagging behind then Senator Obama, his choice for running mate jumped his popularity to almost equal with the junior Senator from Illinois. Unfortunately, the McCain/Palin ticket was never able to quite match the momentum and charisma of the Obama/Biden ticket.

During her campaign stint for the GOP, Palin was subjected to considerable scrutiny by the mainstream media who could find very little to ridicule. Her obvious lack of experience could not be focused upon as they were busy trying to exploit Obama's same lack of experience. Obviously, this worked to Obama's advantage as McCain could not focus much on Obama's inexperience without being hypocritical.

It wasn't until one of Palin's political enemies in Alaska stepped forward with a ridiculous lawsuit that the media had anything worthwhile to ridicule. Unfortunately for Palin's rival, this backfired as once the facts became known, most people just considered the lawsuit to be from a disgruntled former employee and few gave it any credibility.

Palin, in the meantime, was living the lifestyle of the ridiculously famous. She was frequently seen exhibiting an expensive wardrobe she could never have afforded on her Governor's salary. She hobnobbed with the wealthy power elite and Hollywood stars. She met with foreign dignitaries and earned a reputation as a simple but bright and quick person. Perhaps a bit naïve to the realities of Washington politics. But, of course, that was exactly what McCain was hoping to achieve. Ultimately, though, her naivety proved to be the downfall of the McCain/Palin ticket.

Returning home to Alaska shortly after the election, Palin realized that she enjoyed her brief exposure to "real" politics. Alaskan politics is not the same as in the lower 48 states. Most Alaskans don't really care what happens to the rest of the country. The climate and geography of the nation's largest state dictates a very different lifestyle and attitude than is found in the rest of the country. Alaskans tend to be self-reliant, responsible, neighborly and plain-spoken folk.

Except in the lower portions of the state (Ketchikan, Juneau, etc.) the climate is harsh. The population of the largest city in Alaska tops out around a half million. The rest of the state's population is spread out over a land area roughly equivalent to two-thirds the area of the continental U.S. Fiercely independent with a strong belief in personal responsibility, Alaskans have little use for the selfish and materialistic nature of the rest of the country. Americans in the lower 48 are looked down upon by Alaskans as barely worth noticing only because our politics tends to have adverse effects on their state.

This attitude is not unwarranted. With the governments constant attempts to take control of Alaska's Perma-fund (the revenues from it would balance our budget), its incessant efforts to irresponsibly exploit its natural resources, and never ending endeavor to undermine Alaskan laws and culture, Alaskans are, quite frankly, ready to secede from the Union. In fact, the secession movement has gained quite a membership in the past decade.

The political climate in Alaska did not change while Governor Palin was away. However, Palin did change. Politics and fame became her addiction. Armed with the professional coaching she had received on the campaign trail, Palin returned to Alaska more of a politician than when she left. This new attitude did not sit well with her people. They were expecting the old Sarah to return and continue on her original course. Perhaps political naivety is common amongst all Alaskans.

Palin began playing politics like a pro. She took what she needed for herself and for her hometown of Wasilla and was content to let the rest of the state fend for themselves. Many political pundits are currently hailing her as a possible Presidential nominee for the GOP in 2012. They point to the fact that she refused 30% of the stimulus money offered Alaska from the Federal government. What those pundits did not see was that in doing so, Palin has alienated Alaskans.

The money she refused would have been for programs that Alaska would actually welcome Federal involvement. Programs like vocational rehabilitation, education and special needs citizens (like Palin's own child). Rather than accept money for these programs, Palin accepted some of the money and then promptly assigned it to her hometown of Wasilla for the construction of a new bridge. One that Wasilla doesn't need. One that goes nowhere.

The people of Alaska are also enraged that Palin did not defend the controversial "bridges to nowhere" which were actually necessary projects. One of the bridges connected the island of Ketchikan to its airport and one connected another small town to a hospital. But Palin saw no need to defend these endeavors. Rather, she succumbed to political pressure to remain silent.

In the next general election cycle, the GOP is going to need a very strong candidate to overcome the popularity and brilliant campaign strategy of President Obama. Palin is certainly one who can achieve that goal now that America has overcome its reluctance to only elect white males to that office. All Governor Palin has to do is survive her current political crisis long enough to be re-elected. If she can manage that, she just may make it through the primaries.

Iacchos Deru is a political observer dedicated to pointing out the truth about the issues driving Americans crazy. He is universally hated by both left and right because he exposes their rhetoric for exactly what it is: lies. Often confused with conspiracy theorists, Iacchos is a truth seeker who refuses to let petty name calling squelch his voice. Iacchos has been placed on the Department of Homeland Security's Watch List because of the fact that he loves the Constitution, is a Veteran and is not afraid to stand up for Liberty and Freedom. To read more articles by Iacchos, please visit http://iacchosderu.webs.com

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What ia SarahPAC?

2009-08-30T05:39:00.001-04:00

SarahPAC and Sarah Palin Comin' Atcha!

By Taylor Raimee

It has been very entertaining reading, listening to and watching the responses of people on both sides of the political aisle when SarahPAC-the new political action committee connected to Sarah Palin - was revealed.

The state reasons for the new committee is centered around becoming energy independent, evidently the center from which Sarah Palin will move forward with whatever political aspirations she may have beyond being Governor of Alaska.

On the-SarahPAC-website it says-SarahPAC-came into existence because "the Republican Party is at the threshold of an historic renaissance that will build a better future for all. Health care, education, and reform of government are among our key goals."

Along with her focus on energy independence, Governor Palin also talks a lot about integrity of government and political candidates, along with battling to retain the freedoms we enjoy, while also being creative and innovative in governing. Palin has of course walked the walk as she helped to clean up some of the corruption in Alaska politics, even when it involved her own party members.

Part of the mission of-SarahPAC-will be to raise funds for political candidates with a similar vision for the country as Sarah Palin, as well as support them and help them to win the races they're running in.

As the Senator Saxby Chambliss can say through experience, having Sarah Palin on your side and backing you can be the difference between winning and losing.

This is why this should be an exciting committee to watch to see what Governor Palin and her supporters do with it. Palin could possibly do more to change national politics in both parties with what she does with SarahPAC, than if she even wins the presidency in the future, if she decides to run for it.

Birthing a new generation of conservative candidates who are tired of politics as usual will change the political landscape without a doubt.

Palin has as much popularity as any conservative candidate since Ronald Reagan. Now she seems to have a platform and vehicle to not only use it for helping further her political career, but more importantly, to motivate a potential army of future politicians that embrace the same values she does.

This, more than anything, is what truly scares her opponents; both within and without her party. Sarah Palin is going to shake things up whether she ever goes beyond being governor of Alaska, and that will probably be more important and lasting than anything she achieves individually. Either way, it's not going to be boring over the next four to eight years with politics in America.

Sarah Palin and SarahPAC are already shaking up people, and it's barely gotten off the ground. That speaks a lot to the power and influence she wields.

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Palin Glasses

2009-08-30T05:19:00.001-04:00

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Why Does Sarah Palin Look So Good in Her Glasses?

There is a big fuss about Sarah Palin's stylish glasses. Sarah Palin's glasses were made by Kazuo Kawasaki and cost around $400. The reason she looks so good in her designer glasses is because she chose the reading glasses that fit the shape of her face. Oval, round and diamond are the main face shapes. An oval shaped face should be able to wear about any kind of glasses but try and go for wide glasses that extend beyond the sides of the face.

A round shape face should focus on reading glasses that make the face look longer and thinner. They should definitely be wider than they are deep. The diamond shaped face should go for rimless, square or with a straight top that is curved at the bottom.

Besides being trendy, hip and fitting the shape of your face, reading glasses should be thin, light and comfortable so you feel as if you aren't wearing them at all. There is no doubt that a great pair of prescription or reading glasses will help one look more professional and more fashionable.

Just like a great handbag or pair of shoes, reading eye glasses are an accessory that will enhance your overall look and help you make a fashion statement. Whether you want to look glamorous with a pair of sleek, rimless reading glasses or show your wild side with animal print reading glasses and rhinestone reading glasses, you can show off your inner style without breaking your budget.

Wearing reading glasses out in the sun has traditionally been a bad experience. The glare is terrible and the lenses do not particularly protect your eyes from the UV rays. If you have ever bought the bulky thing that clips on your prescription or reading glasses, then you know it is uncomfortable and that it makes you look somewhat like a fly. Reading sunglasses look terrific and also protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

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Relieve Stress and Sarah Palin

2009-08-29T06:30:00.003-04:00

By Dr Jeff Bailey

The local paper has outlined seven challenges for Sarah Palin, our returning Governor of Alaska, five days after the presidency was decided. This article explores the stress that underlies these challenges. I discussed federal relations and eternal suspicion of Sarah's motives in a previous article. In this article are covered several of the other challenges.

The Challenges Increase and the Stress Builds For Sarah Palin

Katie Couric, in her very influential CBS interview, laid the groundwork for the next challenge - political seasoning. One of the outcomes of the campaign was the feeling that Sarah did not have sufficient national and international experience. Will she try to balance gaining this experience against running the state - and how much stress will this cause her - to be true to herself and Alaska?

There is little doubt that working with the State legislature will no longer be as stress free as it was prior to her placement on the vice presidential ticket. Carving up the Republican good old boy network will not have helped in her political party and local resentment over the sacking of Walt Monegan will keep the pressure on her for some time to come.

One of the challenges for Sarah is to work out how to deal with friends and family. While she might have appointed long term friends to important positions and permitted her husband Todd to be too involved in the business of government, any similar moves in the future will bring her under immediate pressure.

A more interesting source of stress is the media, especially after her trenchant criticisms of the national press. On her return to Alaska it was great to see that she spent time talking openly and freely with the press. Her way of reducing and relieving stress over recent criticisms by the press was to respond to some of their charges and unjustified critiques. To continue to relieve stress and to get her message out there clearly and openly, she will need to return to her frank, honest, transparent self.

No one doubts that she will do this, not only to manage the stress, but because she has a strong sense of pride and purpose. At the end of the day, leaving aside admirers and detractors, Sarah Palin has earned a very significant place in American political history. She was the first woman to have the opportunity for the American people to vote her to the vice presidency of the United States of America - and this is a phenomenal achievement for a young woman from Wasilla, Alaska.

Dr Jeff, a psychologist, writes about stress. In this article he describes the sustained pressure on Sarah Palin as the returning governor of Alaska. People need to learn how to manage stress and they need help to relieve stress. Dr Bailey integrates sound research with extensive clinical knowledge from his therapy with his patients. He works hard to make his articles practical and helpful but all of his articles are based on sound research evidence. To find out more about how he helps people with stress relief and to learn effective ways to manage and reduce stress, visit his website http://www.drjeffbailey.com to get a free book that will introduce you to effective stress management.

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Palin - Personal and Political, Pathetically Un-Professional

2009-08-23T11:32:00.005-04:00

By Lance Winslow
The opposition party completely trashed Sarah-"Barracuda"-Palin, Vice Presidential Candidate during the 2008 elections. This is rather unfortunate because she has really done a nice job in Alaska for her constituency. That's politics as they say, but how unfortunate that the media blew stuff so far out of proportion, turning rumors and innuendos into urban myths.

Sarah-Palin was not even the Vice Presidential nominee for the Republican Party for 3-days before the mass media, spurred on by her political opponents were in Alaska digging up dirt out of anything they could find. It was a huge case of vicious attack games and it was truly disgusting to watch anyone do such a thing. These negative campaigning tricks went on throughout the election.
Even after the election, the opposing political operatives began spreading rumors to destroy Sarah-Palin's credibility and personal character. Why? So, she would not run for higher office again of course. The rumors that were posted on blogs actually made it into the mainstream media.

One story proclaimed that Sarah Palin answered the door of her hotel room only dressed in a bath towel. The rumor turned out to be false even though it hit the AP. There were several other distasteful rumors reported. What did Sarah Palin say about this;

"The personal attacks were cruel and it's mean-spirited, it's immature, it's unprofessional, and those guys are jerks"

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You know what? She's right, politics in our nation have sunken to an all time low. These disgusting and despicable attacks are the exact reason that so many great Americans never seek to serve at all levels of government. And for that reason, we end up with the leaders we have. These personal character attacks need to stop. Please think on this.

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Biography of Sarah Palin

2009-08-15T16:25:00.000-04:00

The Biography of Sarah Palin is on the official site of the Alaska Govenor's website. Her maiden name is Sarah Heath. She was born on February 11,1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho. her mother's name is also Sarah and her father's name is Charles Heath. The family moved to Alaska while she was still an infant.

Important Events of Sarah Palin:

1982 - Graduated from Wasilla High School in Wasilla, Alaska

1982 - One semester at Hawaii Pacific College in Honolulu.

1983-1984 - North Idaho College

1984 - Finished third in the 1984 Miss Alaska pageant

1984 - University of Idaho in Moscow,Idaho

1985 - Matanuska-Susitna College in Palmer, Alaska

1986 - University of Idaho

1987 - Bachelor's degree in communications-journalism, graduating
in May 1987

1988 - Sports Reporter for KTUU-TV and KTVA-TV in Anchorage, and for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman as a sports reporter.

1992 - Wasilla City Council

1996–2002 Mayor of Wasilla

2006 - Govenor of Alaska

Important Family Events

1988 - Married Todd Palin

The Palins have five children:

Born - 1989 Track

Born - 1990 Bristol

Born - 1995 Willow

Born - 2001 Piper

Born - 2008 Trig

One Grandchild

2008 -Tripp Johnston

In order to find additional information about Sarah Palin. You will can go to the official site of the Alaska Governor's website to discover more about her Life

Positive Sarah Palin facts counteracting negative reports.

2009-08-14T05:06:00.011-04:00

This site is written with admiration for Governor Sarah Palin and to counteract the malicious lies that have been blogged on the internet and reported in the media. I am not a political person, but I was intrigued when this Governor of Alaska was first introduced to the American public in the 2008 Republican convention by Senator John McCain as his VP running mate. However the politics aspect was not and still is not my fascination. Bristol Palin is interviewed on "On The Record" with Greta Sustern.
She talks about her mom's and dad's reaction to her pregnancy. She was 18 when she gave birth and was treated mean by the media. Greta asked her is this what she expected? She said she wished it happened in 10 years and not now.

She said that people in the tabloids are just evil with their articles of unfair gossip, but she has a strong family and is able to get through this with her family's help. She has sisters, parents and grandparents, great grandparents and aunts and cousins. who are very helpful. She still has plans to continue her education. Governor Palin remarks that she didn't know how others make it with out he help of family.

Governor Palin discovered that her daughter was pregnant, when Bristol asked her mother, "Mom, what is the worse thing that could happen?" Of course, Governor Palin said she could think of a lot of things.

However she didn't break the news to her mom, it was her friend that revealed the pregnancy of Bristol>

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I was intrigued over a conservative mother who is balancing a family and career with the support of her husband Todd the first Dude or First Gentleman. The news reports and so called comedians such as Joy Behar on the daily show called The View. and David Letterman who never allow an opportunity to pass without throwing a distasteful comment about Sarah-Palin. It is reported that Letterman made at least 95 jokes about Sarah Palin since the election. In addiction. the news media reports are always mostly negative. Most of it is not about her political career as a Governor of Alaska, but gossip about her family. In June, 1009 David Letterman makes a sick joke about her daughter getting knocked up by A-Rod "Alex Rodriguez" a Yankees's third baseman. The daughter that accompanied her to the game was 14 year old Willow. I read many of the blogs on the internet and it never ceases to amaze me how bloggers are also continuosly putting down the Governor and her family. Many of them don't see anything wrong with what Letterman said Then there is the interview of Matt Lauer with the Governor on the Today Show, where he harshly questioned her about Letterman. It appeared to me that he was taking up for David Letterman an over 62 year old man making a joke about a man and a teenager.

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So, these are the reasons that I feel so passionate about dedicating positive information about Governor Sarah Palin on this site. This site will introduce to you to her daily life, her family, her political views, events in her life, her environment and how she handles the terrible comments that were made and are still being made about her and her family. Visit Team Sarah

Sarah Palin Still In the News

2008-12-21T16:33:00.004-05:00

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I came across a positive blog about Sarah Palin today which prompted me to link to it. It was a delight to find a blogger who had something positive to say. Here is a link to her blog. Her topic is "Exposing Liberal Lies: The Bashing of Sarah Palin continues" http://exposingliberallies.blogspot.com/2008/12/bashing-of-sarah-palin-continues.html

The news reports about Sarah Palin on a daily basis are always mostly negative. Most of it is not about her political career as a Govenor of Alaska, but about her family, neighbors and negative topics about Alaska.

However there is an organization of women who are supporting Govenor Sarah Palin, their site is called Team Sarah http://www.teamsarah.org/ and their goal is to have 100,000 members by the time of the inauguration of Obama in January 2009. This is a surpising positive article reported by the LA Times about Team Sarah

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-team-sarah21-2008dec21,0,7114794.story

There was also a similar article in the Chicago Tribune about Team Sarah

http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/bal-te.sarah21dec21,0,5435889.story

Palin - Bad News and Good News

2008-12-15T22:06:00.003-05:00

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Govenor Sarah Palin is back in Alaska. However, she was not at the church when fire was set by an adledged arsonist. Sarah Palin's church gathered at alternate site, at Wasilla Middle School, for Sunday's services. Despite the estimated $1million damage to the church after ...

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GOOD NEWS

Bristol Palin is expecting her first child, a son, on Saturday – and her grandfather says the family has been receiving support and gifts from all over the world.

As for his granddaughter, Bristol, 18, becoming a mother, Heath says that she will have the full support of Sarah Palin, whom he characterizes as a hands-on mom.

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Sarah Palin's Glasses

2008-12-11T17:57:00.003-05:00

Sarah Palin's Glasses - Why They Look So Good and How Yours Can Too
By Suzanne Hughes

It not the actual frames that make the look. It is how well the frames contrast the face shape that makes all the difference. In Palins case, her frames that she is most seen wearing are light and delicate, sometimes even rimless. This is what gives her that subtle look of sophistication. Remember that a pair of eyeglasses are always between your eyes and the person you are talking to (and in Palins case, her audience). So she wants a very light style that will not draw attention away from her speech. Rather these light frames enhance her look and give a little mystery at the same time.

Regarding the shape of her frames, she wears mostly rectangular eyeglasses with temples that join the lenses in the upper two thirds of the lens. With temples that meet the lenses high, the glasses appear lower on her face. This way her eyebrows are still on top of and outline the top half of the frame.

Her face shape is classified as oval. People with Oval face shapes have an advantage over most other face shapes when it comes to glasses because almost any face shape can work.

The idea when matching face shapes to eyewear is to look for contrasting details. For example, someone with a round face will do well with angled glasses. In Governor Palins case, she has a rounded oval shape. Notice how she wears angled rectangular shaped eyewear?

By doing this, her natural features are highlighted. The bottom line is that Sarah Palin can wear most any delicate frame with a rectangular shape and look good in them.

The key takeaway for you is not to look for identical glasses to Palin. It is to understand your face shape and learn what style frames go well with it. In general there are four face shapes. Those are oval, round, square, and heart (or inverted triangle). There are more, but most people fall in to one of these categories.

Once you know your shape, figure out which frames go will with that look. Remember contrasting shapes looks best. And you want a frame that fits. Normally a pair of glasses that is about the same overall width of your face will fit very well.

That is all there is to it, eyewear is a fun fashion accessory that is often overlooked. But it is the one accessory that can completely transform your look in an instant.

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About Sarah Palin

2008-12-10T19:43:00.003-05:00

A large marjority of Americans were initially alarmed at McCain's pick for vice president in the 2008 Presidential race because they had never heard of Sarah Palin.

Three Things You May Not Know About Sarah Palin
By M. Allen

Many in the United States were shocked when John McCain announced to the world that Sarah Palin, the sitting governor of the state of Alaska and a former mayor of a small town, was his choice as his running mate in his effort to become the President of the United States. Sarah Palin has been surprising people all her life though and is one of the more interesting national figures in recent history. A great deal is now known about this fascinating person, but here are three things you may not know about Sarah Palin.

1. Before a career in politics, one of the highlights of Sarah Palin's life was running for and finishing in second place in the race for the title of Miss Alaska.

2. When she won the position of Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska in the 1999 election her winning vote total was just 909 votes.

3. Sarah Palin is best known as being the Governor of Alaska, but she was both born in and graduated from college in the state of Idaho.

With her meteoric rise in popularity since being selected by John McCain to be on the Republican national ticket in the 2008 presidential election, Sarah Palin's name will go down in history and not soon be forgotten. Many people admire this self described hockey mom, while others claim that she is not ready for such high public office. Whichever the case, Governor Palin is easily one of the more fascinating national political figures in recent history. Sarah Palin is truly someone the entire country will be keeping their eyes on.

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Sarah Palin - Present

2008-12-09T21:03:00.005-05:00

When Sarah Palin campaigned for the VP seat with Senator McCain, she spoke many times how America should drill and use the oil in our hemisphere and stop depending on foreign oil. You no doubt remember the slogan "Drill baby, Drill". This week it was reported that she signed an agreement for a Canadian company to build a natural gas pipeline from ALASKA to ALBERTA, CANADA. This would be the TransCanada pipeline set to begin 2011.

The Trans Alaska Pipeline was begun in 1977

The following facts are from the Trans Alaska Pipeline Website:

Pipeline Quick Facts

The Trans Alaska Pipeline System was designed and constructed to move oil from the North Slope of Alaska to the northern most ice-free port in Valdez, Alaska.
Length: 800 miles.
Diameter: 48 inches.
Crosses three mountain ranges and over 800 rivers and streams.
Cost to build: $8 billion in 1977, largest privately funded construction project at that time.
Construction began on March 27, 1975 and was completed on May 31, 1977.
First oil moved through the pipeline on June 20, 1977.
Over 15 billion barrels have moved through the Trans Alaska Pipeline System.
First tanker to carry crude oil from Valdez: ARCO Juneau, August 1, 1977.
Tankers loaded at Valdez: 19,625 through April 30, 2008.
Storage tanks in Valdez- 18 with total storage capacity of 9.1 million barrels total.
The mission of Alyeska’s Ship Escort Response Vessel System is to safely escort tankers through Prince William Sound.

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Sarah Palin - Past, Present, Future
By Carol Stanley

The election is over but Sarah Palin is not. Who was she? She was a mother, wife, soccer mom, athlete, fisherman and governor of Alaska. She dressed well, looked pretty, worked hard and did some wonderful things for the residents of Alaska. She did not ask to run for Vice President. She did not spend thousands of dollars on her clothes. She did not get an abortion when she knew her baby would be developmentally challenged. She had courage, fortitude and foresight.

Today she is still governor, she is still pretty. She is still a mom and wife. She obviously does not care about fancy clothes as they were all returned. They dressed her up, tried to change her demeanor, and also her attitude. They succeed in dressing her up, changing her appearance a little ...but never her attitude. Yes, she played by most of the rules, and did what she was told. Loved by all the people? Not be a long shot, however there were thousands who came out to hear her speak. That will never be forgotten. She is back in her home town, governing away at her very best. How come Alaska has enough surplus dollars to give back to the citizens? It does make you kind of wonder about things in our 48 contiguous states.

What does tomorrow hold for this upbeat, aggressive, altruistic leader? Some are talking about 2012. It seems like she is pretty darn happy to be home and back at her desk. She has a lot of work to do, and she is at it again. Her family remained intact. No, her family is not perfect, but whose family is?

Predictions....Keep your eyes open for 2012. I think it is a very good possibility that we will be seeing Sarah Palin drawing the crowds once again.

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What do you know about Sarah Palin and Alaska?

2008-12-05T20:18:00.005-05:00

Sarah Palin is currently the Governor of Wasilla, Alaska. Many Americans had never heard of her when Senator McCain had introduced her as his running mate for VP in the 2008 Presidential election. In addition, there have been man-on-the-street interviews conducted by a few TV celebrities such as Jay Leno, who asked simple questions such as where is Alaska on the map. The majority of people who was asked this question did not know and could not point to it on the map.

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By Diane Gray

In Alaska, the official state sport is dog sled racing. Alaskans have always appreciated the reliability and historic value of the old ways of dog sledding. Mechanical transportation such as snow machines and snow mobiles are of course very important to the people of Alaska, but many still keep their own dog teams. Some folks like to keep 2 to 10 sled dogs simply for the joy of recreational mushing, while other keep their teams for working and sled racing competition.

The celebration of Alaskan dog sled racing and mushing racing ranges from the local club meets to the world championships. These races are held throughout the winter months. The mushing races use teams of 7-16 dogs. The teams are not allowed to replace any dog during the race and the cumulative times for the heats determine the winner. Speed races are normally run for about 12-30 miles and last about two to three days. Much excitement accompanies these events. Long distance races are probably the most famous ones of all. They include the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod.

These dog teams and their mushers not only compete against the other teams, but they also have to contend with the harsh elements of the Alaskan countryside. Sometimes a musher and his dog team can find themselves in the middle of a dangerous snow storm. If this happen, winning the race may take a backseat and survival in turn becomes a priority. It is reported in the past races that some mushers would sacrifice their chances of winning to help out a fellow musher and his dogs that unfortunately got stranded in the killer storm and needed help. There are other perils along the trail however. Moose will attack the dogs, and straying off course can both become problems. Also, an illness of the musher or his dogs is possible, and the sheer exhaustion and physical exertion of the race can certainly take its toll.

Of all the dog sled races, the Iditarod race probably gets the most national press and is the most known by Americans and people from all over the world. It follows the old mail route which started in Knik, just north of Anchorage and continued northwest to finish in Nome. This old mail route was blazed in 1910. The modern Iditarod race runs about 1,100 miles and crosses two mountain ranges. It also follows the Yukon River for about 150 miles and runs through several villages. The trail even crosses the pack ice on Norton Sound! As you can imagine, this race is truly a test of physical and mental strength and determination! With all of the obstacles that a musher and his dogs must face and overcome, you can imagine the thrill and excitement of the winner and all of the other teams who ran and/or finished this historic race!One of the most famous runs of all on this old mail trail took place in 1925 when Leonhard Seppala and his dog team brought thousands of precious units of the life-saving Diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska where an epidemic broke out. Nowadays, snowmobiles and helicopters replace the dog sled for this job, but at that time, the brash and brave lifesaving run by Seppala was a godsend to the distressed people of Nome.

The Iditarod race was conceived and organized in 1967 by Joe Redington Sr. and Dorothy Page of Wasilla, Alaska. The first races only covered 56 miles, but then in 1973 it was lengthened to today's 1,100 miles. In 1973, the Iditarod race started in Anchorage on March 3rd. It ended on April 3rd in Nome. This race has been run every year since then. Several years later, Congress designated the Iditarod race as a National Historic Trail in 1976. Dog mushing and the Iditarod race in Alaska bring a romantic notion in people's minds about the old ways of survival and transportation in the far north. It is reassuring to know that dog mushers and their wonderful and brave dog teams are still running the trails today. The special reminder of this tradition is the Iditarod race, which forged its own place in American history. For information on training your dog, you can visit http://www.sitandheel.com

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Sarah Palin, Hockey Mom

2008-12-04T19:30:00.005-05:00

There are numerous negative articles about Sarah Palin on the internet. However I am only interested in positive articles about her. I don't think that she deserves to be a target of all of the negative media publicity. I am so happy to know that she has numerous admirers that resent the negative publicity about her. She has generated a creation of numerous products that many entrepreneurs are promoting.

Sarah Palin, Hockey Mom, Super Hero, Action Figure
By Mark Doyle

Whether you like her politics or not, Sarah Palin is quite a story. She is the governor of Alaska and the Republican vice presidential nominee in the 2008 presidential election. She was on the Wasilla, Alaska city council from 1992 to 1996 and mayor from 1996 to 2002.

She chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission from 2003 to 2004. She was elected governor of Alaska in November 2006, becoming the first woman and the youngest person to hold the position in Alaska.

All that is very impressive but now she has become something she can be really proud of. That's right Sarah Palin has been immortalized with her own action figure.

Move over Obama and McCain posters and campaign buttons. This may be even bigger than the "I like Ike" campaign button.

Yes the Sarah Palin action figure has arrived. The dolls are the latest in a line of American political candidates who have been immortalized including John McCain and Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

The Sarah Palin action figure comes in two different styles. The super hero ready to take on Washington, And the business style with a skirt so short it could get her thrown out of any board room.

The doll is made of high quality plastic, it looks just like her, and will no doubt become a collectable. The Sarah Palin action figure may go down in history as the most popular political campaign item of all time. Congratulations to Sarah Palin on her new action figure and place in political memorabilia history.

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Sarah Palin

2008-12-03T19:02:00.004-05:00

Check This Out - Sarah Palin's Glasses
By Suzanne Hughes Platinum Quality Author

One of the interesting aspects of the 2008 American presidential elections is the Sarah Palin glasses. Women in America who are going for prescription eye glasses are increasingly opting for Sarah Palin glasses.

These glasses have come to the limelight owing to their unique and interesting design. They come without a rim and look sleek and elegant. Set in a Kawasaki standard frame, these glasses are custom made and come in conservative styles. Kawasaki 704 and a 34 gray color is the exact combination of the glasses used by Sarah Palin.

Sarah was a conservative presidential nominee who has brought in the craze of designer eyeglasses among American women. The frame of her glasses has seen phenomenal success overnight and Sarah takes the Oscar for the way she carries her glasses in absolutely stunning elegance and style. In fact, the glasses on her eyes look as if they are without a frame and are just placed in front of her eyes. This provides an absolutely stunning effect as she steps out in public. Sarah Palin glasses are now a fashion statement with more and more women wanting to possess one.

As expected, a whole range of designer glasses named after Sarah Palin have been released in the market by manufacturers of eyeglasses. Best Price Glasses supply the entire range of Sarah Palin glasses. They are one of the leading manufacturers of prescription eye glasses.

Sarah is the Governor of Alaska. She is endowed with a unique face structure which combines with the frame of her glasses to produce one of the most stunning effects, attracting attention wherever she goes. An absolutely charming and elegant style statement goes along everywhere she goes. Sarah exudes a subtle and attractive sophistication with the help of her glasses.

Sarah's efforts in making sure her glasses should not attract attention away from her speech as this was the only thing between her and her audiences resulted in the designing of one of the most talked about pair of glasses in the history of America. Elegant, mysterious, charming and unique aptly describes Sarah Palin glasses.

These glasses are attached in the upper part of the lens with temples and are shaped rectangular. This design makes it look as if the glasses are lower than what they actually are. The angled rectangular shape of glasses effectively complements Sarah's perfect oval shaped face, with her eye brows exactly on top of the frame which forms an outline over he upper part of the lens.

Sarah Palin with her unique face structure and a more unique eye glass design has practically created a sensation, especially with the American women. Today these glasses are so popular that people have started wearing them all over the country.

While the glasses are very attractive, it is important however to remember that each face is unique in shape and structure and not every glass suits everyone. A good looking eyewear which suits you is sure to make you feel good and practically transform your appearance. So, choosing the right eyeglasses with the shape that suits you best will make you look as good as Sarah Palin.

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Regular People Move to Non-Traditional Careers

2008-10-04T16:32:00.003-04:00

Governor Sarah Palin has stirred up many emotions after she was introduced by Senator John McCain as his running mate. Some some people express anger about her selection as the Republican V. P. Others adore her and can't get enough of her public appearances. The V. P. debate that took place on Thursday, March 2,2008 between Govenor Palin and Senator Biden drew over 69 million viewers as reported by the news media. She presented a peculiar new twist to the Presidential race. She did not have a problem introducing herself as a hockey mom.

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7 Quick and Easy Dinner Time Ideas

2008-01-16T16:31:00.000-05:00

Moms are busy with 24 hour duties and must produce results because her family is depending on her expertise.

It’s 6:00 p.m. the kids are hungry, homework needs to be done, you’re stressed and then they ask… “Mom, what’s for dinner?”

It’s not easy juggling our busy lives while trying to feed our families a hot nutritious dinner everyday. These 7 quick and easy dinner ideas will help take the stress out of family meal times.

1 – Plan a Menu – This does take a little organizing ahead of time but it’s definitely worth the effort. Find a few minutes during the weekend and plan your meals for the upcoming week. Write a quick menu, do your shopping and stick the menu on your fridge. Every morning quickly glance at it and take out the foods that need thawing and plan ahead how much time you need to prepare the meal.

2 – Befriend the Crockpot – Okay, this little invention may not be the coolest kitchen gadget around but it can definitely be a lifesaver. With a little planning you can have a nutritious dinner ready before the kids can even say “mom…”

3 – The Casserole is Back – Similar to the crockpot but great for days when you forget to plan ahead. Casseroles work great with leftovers or just about any items you can find in your pantry. Throw together some pasta, tuna, corn kernels, peas and cream for a quick meal. Casseroles made with rice or potatoes are just as easy. Keep a few easy recipes on hand and add or omit ingredients according to what you have in your pantry.

4 – Easy, Versatile, Pasta – By far the easiest way to quickly throw together a healthy family dinner. To avoid boredom try to avoid the usual jar of sauce and pasta dinner. Try this, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over very low heat and add one crushed garlic bulb, stir for about a minute and add a can of drained crab meat, the juice of one lemon and a little salt and pepper to taste, and finally add a little chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve over your pasta with some garlic bread on the side for a delicious meal in minutes.

5 – Eggs Incredible Eggs – Eggs aren’t only for breakfast, they’re also great for quick dinners. Make an omelet and fill with a little ham and cheese, you can also add some chopped tomato, onions or mushrooms. Serve along with a salad and some bread. Or make a Spanish tortilla. Scrub, peel and thinly slice a couple of new or small potatoes. Add to a sauce pan with a little water and boil until soft, about 8 minutes. Add a little oil to a nonstick frying pan, add the potatoes, scramble eggs and a little chopped onion (optional) cook on low until the bottom starts to set. Then stick the frying pan under a hot grill until the top of the tortilla sets. Serve with a side salad.

6 – Sandwich Bar – Some days you just don’t have the time or energy to cook a hot meal, but you can still feed your family a nutritious meal in the way of sandwiches. Put out some bread rolls (whole wheat is best), add a platter of cheese, ham, turkey, tuna or any other favorite fillings. Add another platter of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and any other favorite veggies. Now let your kids put together their own sandwiches. Serve with some pretzels, a salad or cut up veggies and dip, a little hopeful but worth a try.

7 – Wrap It – Wraps are great for quick dinners. You fill them with just about anything. For a Mexican wrap cook a little ground beef, drain and fill wrap. Add some chopped tomatoes, grated cheese, sour cream or guacamole. You can also fill it with a little heated tuna with some corn kernels and a little mayonnaise or try scrambled eggs, chopped ham and tomatoes. Leftover chicken with cheese and lettuce works great too.

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Healthy Habits for a Healthy New Year

2007-12-24T03:39:00.000-05:00

10 Healthy Habits for a Healthy New Year

Are you looking to improve your life? Get healthier? Feel better? Here are ten great healthy habits to adopt this year for a happier, healthier, and potentially longer life.

1. Reduce stress. Stress affects our health in a very negative way. It affects our immune system. It affects our ability to sleep and to digest our food properly. If you’re looking for one thing you can do better for yourself and your health this year, it would be to find methods of reducing stress.

2. Drink more water. Not just because water is good for you but because when you drink more water you stop drinking soda or other sugary drinks. Diet soda isn’t much better because it’s full of artificial sweeteners and chemicals. Find out what is missing in your water

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3. Walk/exercise. Adding exercise to your day adds years to your life. You don’t have to run a marathon or become iron man triathletes, walking for 30 minutes a day is an excellent start. Plus, you’ll just feel better.

4. Get your vitamins. A well balanced diet is excellent; however a multi vitamin is an excellent tool for a little extra insurance. Plus, it’s an easy thing to add to your daily routine.

5. Eat more fruits and veggies. It goes without saying that eating your fruits and veggies is good for your health. Add one extra serving of fruits and veggies to your day and begin living a healthier life.

6. Eat less saturated fat. Instead of ordering a burger or a steak at dinner, consider chicken or fish.

7. Eat less sugar. Sugar causes a rapid rise in blood sugar and a general feeling of well being. It also causes a rapid drop in blood sugar and a feeling of no energy. Then you eat more sugar and the cycle repeats itself. This roller coaster of sugar highs and lows wreaks havoc on your body. The solution, eat less sugar and if you do choose to have a sugary snack, eat it with a protein so your body’s metabolism remains more stable.

8. Fish oil. Fish oil and omega 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in our bodies. It may help reduce cholesterol and may help protect your brain against degenerative diseases.

9. Go to the doctor. Are there regular tests you should be taking to test for hereditary illnesses or preventative measures that are appropriate to your age? Cancer screenings are the most common. Take the steps necessary to see your doctor this year.

10. Smile. Smiling reduces stress and puts you in a positive frame of mind. It's scientifically proven that stress has a direct effect on how healthy a person is. Smile, you'll be glad you did.

Tips for Avoiding the Flu This Winter

2007-11-12T19:58:00.000-05:00

One of the things that many people dread about wintertime is the flu. If you've ever had it, you know that it's no fun. There is no cure for it and there is little that you can do besides wait it out. The best that modern medicine can offer is medications that might make your suffering a day or two shorter.

Flu vaccines are made available every year but they carry some pretty heavy risks. With the shortages and batches of bad vaccine that have surfaced in the past few years, it can be hard to get one even if you want to. There are ways that you can lessen your chances of getting the flu without getting a flu shot.

Keeping Your Immune System Up to Par

Your best defense against the flu is a healthy immune system. Keeping your immune system in good shape will help you fight off all diseases more effectively, including the flu. There are a few things you can do to make sure your immune system is in good shape.

* Eat a healthy, balanced diet. You need to make sure you are getting plenty of vitamins and minerals from food sources. Getting them in your diet is more effective than getting them through supplements. Fruits and vegetables provide excellent nutritional value and many of them are high in antioxidants.

* Get plenty of rest. Not getting enough rest causes you to feel tired which in turn also makes your immune system tired. It will fight off threats much more efficiently if you get the recommended 8 hours of sleep each and every night.

* Exercise. Working out will improve your overall health and get your blood pumping, circulating your disease-fighting cells. That means that they can find and attack flu germs and other germs more quickly, increasing the chance that they can fight them off before they take hold. Those who exercise also have a tendency to sleep better naturally.

Fighting Germs

A healthy immune system will fight off germs. Keeping the germs away in the first place is also a good idea. Here are some ways to do that.

* Wash your hands frequently. It's always a good idea to wash your hands before eating, after going to the bathroom and when cooking. During flu season you'll need to wash them more often. Using an antibacterial soap is not necessary. Just washing in warm water with plenty of soap for at least 15 seconds will get rid of most germs.

* Keep surfaces clean. This is especially important when there are kids around. Cleaning toys, tables and other surfaces with soap and water will keep germs at bay.

* Stay away from those who are sick if possible. At least try to avoid close contact with them and wash your hands as often as possible.

The flu vaccine is not the only option for avoiding the flu. By keeping your immune system healthy and avoiding exposure to those who have the flu, you can reduce your risk without exposing yourself to more risks.

Craft ideas for younger kids

2007-09-18T17:59:00.000-04:00

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Kids of all ages love to craft. If you have younger kids, here are some really fun craft ideas to try with them:

FINGER PAINTING
All kids love the messy feeling of finger painting. Put an old shirt or paper apron on your kid before giving them the paints. For an even less-messy clean-up, take your kids outside and sit them under a tree in the cool shade to paint.

PLAYDOUGH ART
Another favorite of kids is play dough and clay. Lay newspaper on the floor and give your kids small tubs of their favorite-colored play dough. Encourage them to create sculptures with their fun dough.

SOCK PUPPET SHOW
Sock puppets are easy to make. Just glue on a pair of wiggle eyes and make a nose and mouth from felt. Then add a sprout of hair, made with colorful yarn. Make several of these sock puppets out of different sizes of socks and let your kids put on a sock puppet show for you.

PIPE CLEANER FUN
Buy a couple of packs of colorful pipe cleaners and let your kids create art with them. You will be amazed at what they can make from something this simple!

NOODLE ART
Give your kids a sheet of construction paper and a mound of dry macaroni noodles (any fun-shaped dry noodle will work for this craft). Let them draw a picture on their paper with a pencil or crayon first. Then glue around the outline of their picture with white school glue. Let them place their noodles on top of the glue to create a fun noodle art picture.

Baby Teething Remedies

2007-09-17T20:50:00.001-04:00

Teething normally occurs in babies between the ages of six and nine months. Some common symptoms of teething include cranky moods, swollen gums, drooling, fever, and excessive biting on objects.

You should expect your baby to be fussy, as her gums are in an extremely tender state during the teething process. She might even refuse to eat or take her bottle if she is uncomfortable or in pain.

Here are some common baby teething remedies that will help ease your baby’s discomfort:

* Rub his gums with your finger. Remember to wash your hands before doing so.

* Soak one end of a clean bath cloth in water. Place the wet cloth in a refrigerator. Once chilled, let your baby bite or suck on the cold cloth.

* Chill a teething ring or teething toy in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Let your baby chew on the cold toy.

* Offer your baby a frozen banana (with adult supervision). Be sure to freeze the banana thoroughly before giving it to your baby. Cut the banana in half to make it easier for your baby to hold.

* Use an OTC (over the counter) teething gel. These gels are specially formulated to be safe for your baby. Read and follow the instructions on the package carefully before applying the gel to your baby’s gums.

* Administer Tylenol or Motrin, for pain and fever as recommended by your pediatrician. If your baby has trouble sleeping at night, consider giving them a dose of pain medication just before bedtime. If you’re unsure of what pain medications to give your baby, make sure to check with your pediatrician first.

Anti-Aging Basics

2007-09-16T09:18:00.000-04:00

Getting older is a fact of life, but we don’t have to look it. Defy the wrinkles, pursed lips, and dry skin. Here are a few tips we all can start following now, to lessen the effects of aging.

Drink more water

Our bodies are over ninety percent water. Our tissues can’t get enough of it. Water gives our inner body a good shower every day. Water also cleans out the toxins in our systems and gives our skin that healthy glow that even the best lotions can not. Women should drink anywhere from eight to eleven glasses of water a day for proper body function.

Wear your sunglasses. When you first enter the light, the tendency is to squint. Over time, squinting leads to those lovely wrinkles beside your eyes called crow’s feet. To keep that pesky black bird from walking all over your face, wear wraparound sunglasses. Most people don’t realize that sun can be seen peripherally unless there is something there to block the light. They don’t have to cost over a hundred bucks either. If you find a drugstore pair, they will do the job just as well. Pop them on each time you leave the house to avoid direct sunlight and glare.

Nothing reduces the skin to the consistency of an old leather shoe faster than the sun. A good tan can be achieved without resorting to the sun or the tanning bed. Jergens makes a line of Natural Glow products for the face and body. Depending on your starting skin tone, the formula is designed to gradually darken the skin’s tone by at least two shades. A healthy sun-kissed glow can be maintained all over without the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Less makeup is actually more. Having too much makeup will help to outline and define those wrinkles instead of hiding them. Try a concealer pen instead of a liquid foundation which will slip into those facial lines as the day wears on. Lightly line your lips and use a softer color. Bright reds heavily applied will bleed into the lines around your lips. At any age, those that wear makeup should not look like they do.

We each can do something at every age to keep from looking our age. Taking care of your body is a key to a longer and more satisfying life. Get started today.

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2007-09-16T07:25:00.000-04:00

There is a lot of excitement about this new tool to help bloggers distribute their blogs rapidly. It is a free service and was created to help bloggers obtain more readers in their topic fields.

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Becoming a Grandparent

2007-09-15T21:02:00.000-04:00

Every parent waits for the day their child gives them the exciting news that a grandchild is on the way. This is a chance to relive their parenting days without the need to parent. They are now free to simply enjoy all the wonderful moments they many have missed or forgotten while raising their family.

Empty nesters go through a dilemma when their children suddenly are gone. Even if the transition has taken many years to complete, suddenly they are alone. It's time to redefine their life and who they are now. Maybe take up new hobbies they never had time for; reconnect with old friends or even make that big decision to move to a smaller house.

Whatever they are doing and however they are resolving the internal issues, it always comes back to family. Your mind is free to wonder and suddenly you are back in your child's soccer years; or those hours spent at the ballet studio; or the hours you spent chauffeuring them to all the different activities, or the times you couldn't
make specific events because you had to work..

Then the questions start popping up; did you do enough; were you too busy; did they know how much you loved them back then? And then suddenly, after all the self doubting, living through memories you did not want to relive, you find you are going to become grandparent! Ah...this is why you have had all the memories. It's time to pass them on to the next generation.

Now is the perfect time to tell your stories to your new grandchild. Search on the Internet, cruise your local book store and invest in a journal that best suits your needs. You'll find hardbound, quilted, paperback and even software applications you can use on your computer. Some are made especially for recording grandparent memories.

Now all you have to worry about is how much you can fit into the journal before you decide it's too much. Why not make the decision to create a keepsake journal for each grandchild that arrives so they each have their own grandparent journal? This way, they'll all know how special they are and how giving you are to have shared your thoughts, feelings and your life stories with them.

Anti Aging Tips for Women

2007-08-04T19:57:00.000-04:00

Throughout time, there’s been a persistent myth about the fountain of youth. Sure, we all know there’s no spring in Florida that will keep us young forever, but we still chase after pills, crèmes and anything else that will magically make us feel younger or live longer. Nothing can help us live forever or be ten years younger, but there are things you can do to help turn back the clock.

Stay on your diet. You may be on a diet to lose weight, but it has other benefits too. While carrying around extra pounds causes extra wear and tear on your system, a healthy diet also makes all your systems work right. If your organs are properly nourished, they’ll operate more efficiently and won’t get worn out as fast. It’s also a good idea to take a daily multivitamin. You might find other supplements beneficial; just be sure you’re getting enough of the right nutrients and not too much of the wrong ones.

Don’t forget your skin. An important part of feeling young is keeping your organs healthy. Well, your skin is the largest organ of your body. Having healthy skin can make you look younger, which in turn can make you feel younger. In addition to using anti-aging skin care products, be sure to eat a diet that helps improve skin quality. Good choices are fresh fruits and vegetables and foods rich in protein. Keep your skin (and the rest of your body) hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Get Exercise. Everyone’s heard the old adage “if you don’t use it you lose it”. Well, you’ve probably heard it so much because it’s true. Regular exercise keeps your body working properly. It can also strengthen your heart and help you lose excess pounds that are weighing you down. And remember, exercising your mind is just as important for staying young as exercising your body.

Feel good about getting old. It may seem silly, but people who have a positive view about getting older tend to live longer. Instead of worrying about how hard it will be to get around or do normal things, concentrate on the fun of retirement or other benefits to getting older.

Sure, there’s no fountain of youth, but taking small steps to stay healthy and keep yourself going will go a long way in helping you feel younger and live longer.

Home is the ideal workplace

2007-05-22T19:12:00.001-04:00

In todays stressful world atmosphere of crime, violence, terrorism and careless accidents, home can be looked to as a safe place. However, misfortunes can take place in the home atmosphere too. Fires and unwanted home invasions can disturb the peaceful home atmosphere. The current rise in gas prices, home utilities, apartment and house rentals in addition to the mortgage market all contribute to the high living costs.

If a person runs a business from home ,there will be no transportation or wardrobe expenses, to name a few savings. Working from home can be less stressful, because it is an atmosphere which is free from all of the problems mentioned above.

Avoiding Toddler Tantrums

2006-10-19T15:04:00.000-04:00

Avoiding Toddler Tantrums

The terrible twos… Even the most dignified parent has been left red-faced and wanting to be swallowed into the ground while their toddler is having a public meltdown.

Here are a few easy ideas for avoiding toddler tantrums:

Don’t Let Them Get Over Tired – Don’t let your toddler become too tired. Set a regular nap routine and try to stick to it, and make sure he goes to bed at a reasonable time and gets enough sleep during the night. Tiredness is often the first reason for a tantrum.

Keep Sugar Levels Stable - Don’t let your toddler’s blood sugar levels dip too low. This will make him irritable and tired, the tantrum will soon follow. Make sure he has plenty of small nutritious snacks throughout the day to provide him with a steady source of energy to avoid blood sugar dips.

Give Them Time - Allow enough time for activities like getting dressed, brushing their hair and getting in and out of the car. Your toddler will want to do a lot of these things on his own and rushing him is a sure way to start a tantrum. Give him a little extra time and let him try to be independent by allowing him to do certain things for himself.

Put it Away – Is there a certain item that always causes your toddler to have a tantrum? A food that’s only for after dinner or an item he shouldn’t have. Then put it where he can’t see it. Out of sight, out of mind, is a great way of avoiding tantrums.

Ignore It – This is easier said than done and of course it depends where your child is having his tantrum. If you’re in the middle of the supermarket you can’t just walk away or ignore your child especially if they’re grabbing or breaking things. In this instance it may be best to gently pick up your child and take him outside or to an area away from people and noise. Give him a few minutes to calm down and a big hug.

If your child is having a tantrum in a safe place like at home, then it’s best to walk away until he calms down. Make sure he can’t hurt himself or anything or anyone else and just walk away. Once he’s finished give him a hug and talk about what he’s feeling.

Give Him a Hug – Many times your child just needs to be held and needs you to help him control his emotions. If he’s in the middle of a tantrum try gently hugging him and just hold him. A lot of the times this will completely diffuse the tantrum. Be sensitive to his reactions and if you see your hug is only making him more upset then give him a little space instead or try a different approach.

Air travel with kids - carry on essentials

2006-10-16T19:29:00.000-04:00

Air travel with kids - carry on essentials

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It’s fair to say that air travel with children isn’t always easy. Even the shortest of flights can sometimes pose problems. However, there are a few things you can do to make your family’s air travel experience a little easier and definitely more enjoyable.

The best way to avoid unexpected problems is to make sure you pack all the necessary carry on essentials. This will, of course, vary according to how many kids you’re traveling with and their ages.

A good thing to do is make a list of everything you may need. Think of unforeseen situations like a child getting sick or a baby teething. If you’re flight is short then you don’t have to worry as much but for long international flights it definitely helps to be prepared.

You not only need to make sure you have all the essentials for during the flight, but also be prepared for any unavoidable delays at departures or arrivals.

Here’s a list of some things to consider when packing your carry on bag:

Food for babies and toddlers – Take your diaper bag as you would normally do but make sure it’s stockpiled with foods such as various crackers, cheerios, or dried fruit and other healthy snacks. Also, you’ll want to make sure your toddler doesn’t have too much sugar on flight, especially a long flight. For baby, take along any baby food or formula you normally use. It’s always good to take a little extra but you don’t have to overdo it. For example, if you’re flight is 6 hours then you may want to take enough supplies for 8 or 10 hours (just in case).

If you have kids that need special attention or medications you may want pack these essentials separately, or into one bigger bag so you’re not digging around for it during the flight. You may also want to pack some medicine in case your child develops a fever or headache.

Food for preschoolers & Older Kids- Keep in mind that not all kids enjoy airline meals so take plenty of snacks in case they choose not to eat the in- flight meals. Pack a variety of fun and nutritious snacks such as granola bars, pretzels, cut up fruit, etc. You can also purchase some of these things on flight.

Drinks – You’ll be able to get drinks on most flights but for times like delayed take offs or landings, make sure you have some bottled water or juice on hand.

Change of diapers and clothes - Pack a bag full of diapers adequate for the length of the flight. Don’t forget to include wipes, changing mats, and diaper rash cream. It’s a good idea to pack extra wipes to wipe sticky hands and faces too.

And make sure you pack an extra set of clothes, not only for the kids but for yourself too. It is no fun sitting on a long flight in the same clothes your child has thrown up on. These things do happen and kids sometimes get motion sick on flights. So when packing a spare set of clothes add one for mom and dad too. Also, pack a few empty plastic bags to put soiled clothes in.

Games and Toys – Pack a few bright toys like teethers, stuffed animals, along with a favorite book to keep them happy. Make sure all toys are lightweight and safe. If your child is bringing along a handheld electronic game ask the flight attendants what period of time this can be used on flight. Electronic devices can interfere with aircraft navigational or take off safety system. Explain this to your child beforehand.

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The 8-week curriculum will be delivered one
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More and more families are struggling with debt
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But this just doesn’t have to be the case.

In fact, there is a legitimate, proven way to make
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And perhaps one of the Net's longest running affiliate
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to people just like you for well over seven years, is now making his infamous live
BootCamp training available via the Internet.

This means anyone can take advantage of this eight-week
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The first-ever Affiliate Marketers BootCamp Online
"Night School" Edition will begin Thursday, September 7th, with Martell coming
into your home “live” through an engaging, real-time online conference room. The
8-week curriculum will be delivered every Thursday evening for eight weeks, with
each night-school style course dedicated to one of the eight steps outlined in Martell’s
top-selling downloadable Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook.

Normally delivered in three consecutive days in
Martell’s hometown of Surrey, BC (Canada), the BootCamp materials and live instruction
have been further broken down to ensure online BootCamp attendees fully grasp each
of the eight steps, and can have the time to apply these and ask Martell questions
in the live question and answer sessions held at the conclusion of each evening
course.

When asked about her experience at Martell’s most
recent BootCamp, attendee Julia Mahler said this: “The past 3 days were truly
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them again now. Thank you!”

Martell, who, until recently, was not convinced
that online classroom technology would allow him to effectively and efficiently
deliver his instruction via the Internet, has earned quite a reputation as a teacher.
His students fly from across the world to attend his three-day BootCamps and regularly
report significant increases in their sales (and their paychecks) after jump-starting
their online efforts with Martell’s eight-step methodology.

For Martell student Roman Gill, a true paid search
expert, the difference can be seen in the development of his websites. “I received
significant value in walking through your methodology to develop quality websites
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Martell student Laurie Watkins found Martell’s
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And online BootCamp attendees are sure to concur,
for Martell’s new online conference room will showcase Martell as he walks through
the same videos he uses in the off-line BootCamp, with real-time audio and more.

Much
like the original BootCamp, which started in Oct. 2005, the online BootCamp is targeted
to new and experienced affiliate marketers alike, to those who already have Martell’s
newly released Affiliate Marketing Handbook - "2006" (THIRD EDITION), and are looking
for the extra push they need to get up and running, and to “newbies” looking to
break-into this exciting and profitable career.

In fact, these are the very reasons the original
BootCamp was started and why it continues to boast sell out crowds.

It all began when Martell’s students asked for
something more. They wanted to spend time one-on-one with the successful affiliate
marketer. But the demand far exceeded anything one person could handle and so Martell
set out to teach to his infamous eight-step approach to a number of people at once,
all the while maintaining the personal, one-on-one experience his loyal students
requested.

And the BootCamps were a hit from the get-go.

But Martell continued to hear from students who
were unable to travel the distance to his hometown or unable to take time away from
family and other obligations, or who simply could not afford the trip and accommodations
and therefore could not take advantage of the very offer they asked for.

So, back to the drawing board he went. And, once
introduced to an online conference room that could be used to deliver his training
in the same one-on-one atmosphere, while allowing people to attend from their homes
(foregoing travel and expenses), he knew he had another BootCamp winner.

And, as expected, the response from students has
been overwhelmingly positive, not only because of the convenience and affordable
costs it allows, but because Martell’s online BootCamp packs years of his personal
research, development, and experiences into eight evening sessions, making it a
truly invaluable investment.

Attendees can expect Martell, who has tapped into
more than 60 different industries and boats nearly 100 specialty shopping sites
via the Web, to use his robust online conference room to show exactly how to:

Get And Stay On Track

Research Topics

Work with Web Publishing Software

Choose Templates

Plan Site Maps

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Air travel with kids

2006-10-13T18:26:00.000-04:00

Air travel with kids - carry on essentials

It’s fair to say that air travel with children isn’t always easy. Even the shortest of flights can sometimes pose problems. However, there are a few things you can do to make your family’s air travel experience a little easier and definitely more enjoyable.

The best way to avoid unexpected problems is to make sure you pack all the necessary carry on essentials. This will, of course, vary according to how many kids you’re traveling with and their ages.

A good thing to do is make a list of everything you may need. Think of unforeseen situations like a child getting sick or a baby teething. If you’re flight is short then you don’t have to worry as much but for long international flights it definitely helps to be prepared.

You not only need to make sure you have all the essentials for during the flight, but also be prepared for any unavoidable delays at departures or arrivals.

Here’s a list of some things to consider when packing your carry on bag:

Food for babies and toddlers – Take your diaper bag as you would normally do but make sure it’s stockpiled with foods such as various crackers, cheerios, or dried fruit and other healthy snacks. Also, you’ll want to make sure your toddler doesn’t have too much sugar on flight, especially a long flight. For baby, take along any baby food or formula you normally use. It’s always good to take a little extra but you don’t have to overdo it. For example, if you’re flight is 6 hours then you may want to take enough supplies for 8 or 10 hours (just in case).

If you have kids that need special attention or medications you may want pack these essentials separately, or into one bigger bag so you’re not digging around for it during the flight. You may also want to pack some medicine in case your child develops a fever or headache.

Food for preschoolers & Older Kids- Keep in mind that not all kids enjoy airline meals so take plenty of snacks in case they choose not to eat the in- flight meals. Pack a variety of fun and nutritious snacks such as granola bars, pretzels, cut up fruit, etc. You can also purchase some of these things on flight.

Drinks – You’ll be able to get drinks on most flights but for times like delayed take offs or landings, make sure you have some bottled water or juice on hand.

Change of diapers and clothes - Pack a bag full of diapers adequate for the length of the flight. Don’t forget to include wipes, changing mats, and diaper rash cream. It’s a good idea to pack extra wipes to wipe sticky hands and faces too.

And make sure you pack an extra set of clothes, not only for the kids but for yourself too. It is no fun sitting on a long flight in the same clothes your child has thrown up on. These things do happen and kids sometimes get motion sick on flights. So when packing a spare set of clothes add one for mom and dad too. Also, pack a few empty plastic bags to put soiled clothes in.

Games and Toys – Pack a few bright toys like teethers, stuffed animals, along with a favorite book to keep them happy. Make sure all toys are lightweight and safe. If your child is bringing along a handheld electronic game ask the flight attendants what period of time this can be used on flight. Electronic devices can interfere with aircraft navigational or take off safety system. Explain this to your child beforehand.