Random Thoughts

Starbucks Serving Wine and Beer?

The last thing you would be asked at Starbucks is to see your ID,right? Well you might have to do so in the future. It’s been rumored that Starbucks is thinking about adding wine and beer to their menu. Starbucks is very popular especially in the morning hours when people normally get their coffee. While some enjoy their coffee at night also, it’s been said that Starbucks wants to create a better atmosphere for customers who come there at night. I’m not sure if I even like the idea of serving alcohol at Starbucks. Do I really want to relax and drink my coffee next to a group of people possibly having a few too many beers? Somehow this idea doesn’t sound too appealing to me.

Modern Family

Posted by Ambrose Mills

I am trying to decide which is better, direct tv vs dish. I am looking at cost and the channels I can get. We actually watch a lot of TV in our home. My little boy is all into superhero shows. He loves Spiderman, Superman, and pretty much any hero with a cape! My husband and I like our fair share of TV also. We tend to get into a show and watch every episode for the season! Our latest show that we have gotten into is Modern Family. I know, it is pretty sad when I will be going throughout my day and remember that it is Wednesday and that Modern Family comes on tonight and it makes me a little happy! The show is hilarious. Every character is so funny. The dad is the most hilarious! He is the classic dad nerd. He is always coming up with these outlandish ideas and using way too much time to try and accomplish it. Through all the humor and silliness, the show also promotes family togetherness and love!

Shopping at Become.com

Have you ever known what you were shopping for, but couldn’t find it online due to irrelevant search results? Those days are over with Become, a website that was created to make online shopping as easy and stress free as possible. Become.com is an excellent source for online shopping, with a search engine that reduces spam and cuts down the results that have nothing to do with your original search. Become.com also has their own section containing exclusive deals, and specials that help consumers get the best possible prices anywhere online. Become.com also has a “no surprise” feature that gives you the full price including taxes and shipping, so you won’t be surprised at unexpected fees beyond your expectations. Having dynamic suggestions in the search box to save you time is just another example of the ease this site provides.With a wide variety of products, Become has everything you need. Let’s say you need things for the kitchen: a stand alone pantry cabinet, kitchen appliances like blenders and coffee makers, steamer insert for pots and rectangle dinner plates for the kitchen, to male and female jewelry, clothes and even flowers, Become.com has something for everyone, and organizes these products into logical categories to make it easier for you to find what you need.

Making my own Halloween scarecrow for my yard

Guest post written by Elizabeth Howard

I’ve always been pretty handy. I guess that’s what happens when your dad does carpentry during your spare time and he teaches you a thing or two. But instead of building things like bookshelves, I would much rather prefer doing things like making big scale holiday crafts. I’ve always been a little more crafty than anything. I got the idea to make a big scale scarecrow for Halloween and decided to go all out for it.

I knew that I should at least look up some ideas about how others have made scarecrows like that so I wouldn’t be going into the project blind. While I was looking online for some of those ideas, I ran across some Clear Internet Reviews. I showed them to my husband and we decided to change over our internet service to one of those packages.

I’m so impressed with how well that I did with my Halloween scarecrow! It really is downright spooky! I’m sure it will make some trick or treaters pretty nervous. It really spooked out my babysitter the other night.

Drink Responsibly

It is no secret that I love to drink wine. The sheer variety of tastes with their subtle differences that dance across your tongue makes each glass a pleasure to drink. However, I feel that I should take the time to remind everyone to drink responsibly. Always remember that only adults are allowed to drink alcohol because as adults we are expected to be able to moderate our consumption to an appropriate level. There is no greater tragedy for me to hear of, then when a man, because he was intoxicated, puts either himself or others in the hospital. At its core, irresponsible drinking is just an act of immaturity.

But while I am on the subject of hospitals, I have to say that I am pleased to see that more and more medical facilities are improving the hospital uniforms that the staff wears. I know it seems like a trivial point; but bear in mind that for some a stay in the hospital can be a long affair. In that situation would you rather be forced to spend each day interacting with doctors who are forced to wear drab and shapeless uniforms, or those who wear medical nursing scrubs that look like this:

I think we can all agree that it’s no contest. At the end of the day, a better set of quality scrubs will only benefit the patients and the doctors. The doctors will feel better about themselves since they’re not forced to wear unflattering uniforms, which will inevitably result in better patient care. So if you know a hospital that still forces it staff to wear the old ugly scrubs, tell its director to hop on over  http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ and get an upgrade on the uniforms.

 

Optimizing our patio area for use

Guest post written by Gayle Herman

Our house may be a little small, but it’s perfect for our two dogs and us. We bought it as a fixer upper and have loved every minute of living there. I would also say that we have more of a sense of pride in it because we put so much hard work into it. But I don’t ever think we’ll be completely done and satisfied with it. But we enjoy fixing up things like that so it’s more of a hobby than a chore for us.

I was online researching our upcoming back patio makeover project and while I was doing that I found some information on get.wildblue.com/. I glanced through the information and after that I decided to sign up for one of those packages for our home internet service.

I know that we’re going to lay down some really neat looking patterned stones down to serve as designation for the patio area. Then we’re also going to put an outdoor fire pit out there so that we can enjoy it even when it’s a little chilly outside.

 

Women’s Lab Coats, and the Women who Use a Lab Coat

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and lab assistants are only some of the users of women’s lab coats. The popularity of these products has created a market all its own. The newest technology combines a soft, 100% cotton fabric, treated with an Advanced Dual Action Teflon fabric protector. The treatment repels spills and can be easily laundered. Yet the modern designs add a sophisticated look, to its fit and function.

Lab coats have become a universal symbol of the medical profession. They are the most common accessory of physicians, nurses, and medical staff. In the laboratory, scientists also began to adopt the lab coat as their dress standard.

Early lab coats were beige, but white was chosen later in the 19th century. Photographs of surgeons wearing white coats revealed early evidence of this change. The white color represents purity, and is a reminder to maintain cleanliness and proper hygiene while performing their duties.

Advantages and disadvantages have been cited about wearing the white coat. Some say the white coat causes excessive formality, and makes the physician seem cold or insensitive. But it is the doctors attitude, not the coat that matters most. Physicians can still be warm and friendly, while maintaining the professionalism the white coat imparts.

A laboratory coat, sometimes shortened to lab coat, is a long smock usually worn by medical professionals, scientists, or by those performing laboratory work. The main reason for wearing a lab coat is to protect their clothes from accidental spills.

When women entered the medical field as doctors, lab coats for women became a marketable item. Nurses often wear lab coats, in a field predominant to women, leading to the significant growth of women’s medical wear. Nurses claim scrubs have too few pockets, and the extra pockets of the coats make it a desired accessory.

The fit and functionality of lab coats have made it a popular item in other professions. Dentists often wear lab coats either over their scrubs or over their street clothes. Some women’s lab coats have decorations in the flowery or swirly designs. Dental assistants and hygiene workers are often allowed to wear these in their environment, depending on the dentist’s preferences.

In today’s market, drab, poor fitting medical wear has been replaced by stylish and functional wear that not only provides the performance and protection, but looks good on the person. Hundreds of different types of lab coats are available in both functionality and style. For a list of quality, stylish lab coats go to: http://www.blueskyscrubs.com or visit: http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Medical-Coats/

Not every lab coat is created with the same quality or design. Of the many types and styles professionals should seek out the lab coat that includes all of the important aspects desired, but in general a woman’s lab coat should have a loose comfortable fit, with sophisticated style.

Women are a big part of the medical world, and are typically more concerned with how they look as well as their comfort. The right choice of women’s lab coats will make her feel better physically, and looking good makes her feel better about herself.



Tammy’s Chicken Divan

Guest post from: Bruno Smith

My friend Tammy told me about this Chicken Divan recipe her mother used to make for her family when she was a little girl and I was instantly on a mission. I’d never heard of Chicken Divan before now, but it sounded like the best dish ever created – I had to find a recipe. I got on my clearwirelessinternet and searched around all the usual recipe sites, looking for a perfect Divan. I found a couple that looked okay and got to cooking. Over the next few weeks I realized none of these recipes even came close to what Tammy described…they were all artificial and sloppy. I wasn’t confident enough to come up with my own recipe, but I had one last thought: I would call my grandmother. A master of traditional cooking, my 92 year old grandma would have the answer, surely. Sure enough, she knew just the dish I was describing! In an instant she pointed out my problem (I was missing nutmeg, the secret ingredient). One more try and my Divan was perfect!