tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63828132024-03-14T06:21:12.001-04:00Doug MooreMy Stories about being a father, husband, church planter, Youth Pastor, Vegan, Follower of Christ, Geek and Barista.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-67126874737533772292009-11-11T19:53:00.001-05:002009-11-11T19:53:11.530-05:00The Girls<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Emma and Clare are growing up very fast. Emma is reading a book to us every night. That is really exciting. And clare has the cutesy personality. Really looking forward to the holidays.</p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-7488831131518863622009-10-14T19:29:00.001-04:002009-10-14T19:29:45.291-04:00Test<div id="wave" style="width: 560px; height: 420px"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-19013454734672301752009-09-15T11:28:00.001-04:002009-09-15T11:28:10.023-04:00Healthy Slaw<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I have had a couple of people ask me about this new "Veg" lifestyle. So I thought I would share some of our "Veg" recipes occasionally.</div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">So I wanted to find a way to eat more of the sprouts and I found a Healthy Slaw Recipe. I really like all these flavors.. </div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgn3H86TA7yjiCBaRUQun1AhFPo4CkHt_WLHtpgyTUo_u6dhCpQ0g2dfRsMiyfEoAmYkg8Z9eaxjj2eQzcOPqWjGDMKwmiY3nkc4wJvy2Ks0fHAUSKKvv5RMi6qPdxYHXD18pM/s1600-h/slaw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgn3H86TA7yjiCBaRUQun1AhFPo4CkHt_WLHtpgyTUo_u6dhCpQ0g2dfRsMiyfEoAmYkg8Z9eaxjj2eQzcOPqWjGDMKwmiY3nkc4wJvy2Ks0fHAUSKKvv5RMi6qPdxYHXD18pM/s200/slaw.jpg" /></a></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">Borrowed From the Blog <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1253027745793">(</a><span style="color: #464646; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://gnowfglins.com/2009/01/20/revisiting-healthy-slaws/">GNOWFGLINS.com)</a><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">. </span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #464646; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">I take whatever greens we have available locally (right now: chard, kale, and cabbage) and chop them up in about 1 centimeter pieces. I add lentil, mung bean and garbanzo bean sprouts that I grow myself. I also add cubed goat cheese, red onion slices, pumpkin seeds… really, anything I have on hand that I think would be good and won’t wilt quickly. Even nuts would be good. The dressing is: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (good quality, sulfite free), sea salt, pepper, dill, basil, thyme — all to taste. Toss and serve. </span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, 'trebuchet MS', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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This being the "personal" blog. <div><br /></div><div>WE are entering in the new year with much anticiapation about the new adminstration. And finding out tonight that Hilary might be the new secertary of State is scary. Very Scary. </div><div><br /></div><div>So we will see what comes of that. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully more later..</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-61656342347911946062007-06-21T22:36:00.001-04:002007-06-21T22:36:51.475-04:00Happy 2 months ClareClare is now 2 months old...<br /><br />more lterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-90458425070255954452007-05-16T09:49:00.000-04:002007-05-16T09:51:47.626-04:00Babelgum and JoostSo I have been beta testing as you know joost. Know I am checking Babelgum. I can't yet give you the breakdown on which one is better but it only confirms that this is the future. BTW, I still have PLENTY of JOOST INVITES. So if you want one leave a comment and I will hook you up.. No invites yet for BabelgumAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-81042648344538617022007-05-06T21:05:00.000-04:002007-05-06T21:07:09.486-04:00Unlimited Joost InvitesJoost content is improved tremendously. There are now four National Geographic Channels and Much More. We watched several documentaries today. And I have to admit that I watched an episode of my Super Sweet 16 on MTV channel it was crazy how spoiled these kids are!<br /><br />So I have Unlimited JOOST invites. If you want one... it is yours!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-12730812342708572312007-05-06T06:21:00.000-04:002007-05-06T06:28:24.419-04:00All Things and LifeSo several exciting things have been going on. This blog is in total transition from personal to informational to tech to whatever... I have so many things that I am trying to keep up with at the same time it is hard to stay focused. I am resolved that this will always be a hodge podge of information. It may or may not be useful. But I started the blog for the purposes of sharing my adventures. I was trying to simplify. And in the process things got more complicated. Simplify with a Blog you say? No just simplify my life. We don't have TV. But we watch a lot of TV shows. We Watch Joost. We Watch Netflix. I guess it is more managed but it is still TV. I like entertainment. I watch a lot video podcast. Anyway, so I rant.... <br /><br />But Life is Grand I have Clare and Emma and there are incredible. Real Estate is a tough market but I have launched several new websites and that is cool. Learning a lot about marketing. The youth group is going well. Kids lives are being changed. I am starting to see why God has us here in Blue Ridge. Anyway, so I rant...<br /><br />The Garden.... I have restarted three times... <br /><br />So I Rant!<br /><br />LaterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-27872140389268160672007-05-04T21:41:00.000-04:002007-05-04T21:42:49.609-04:00NetFlix - Watch NowVery Excited Today. When I logged onto our netflix account we now have the Watch Now Feature Available to us! Been waiting for this after we switched back for Vongo!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-51549703317211788132007-05-03T17:36:00.000-04:002007-05-05T18:46:47.725-04:00JOOST JOOST JOOSTI have more invites. More than ever. I hesitate to do this but I am opening the flood gates. If you want INVITE. Leave a comment and I will do my best to hook you up. SO let the REQUEST begin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Update 10:36 a.m. - I have given out <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 </span>total invites as of this morning. It looks like they are unlimited. If you want them I will give them.<br /><br />11:39 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 </span>invites total <br /><br />9:43 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">16 </span>invites total<br /><br />5/05/2007 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">18 </span>invites total <br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-74306636135893423642007-04-30T21:35:00.000-04:002007-04-30T21:40:45.917-04:00Skinny QuestQuest to Be Skinny is going pretty well. I am going to hit it hard core again this week. It has been really hard to stay on the diet we have been blessed by folks bringing us food to our house. But I hopefully that I can get refocused very soon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-2051260630716948512007-04-26T11:51:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:53:58.019-04:00The Best Ice Cream...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfzYRkNkX0TGTcLWr3m_umensp3nRap481nXpVC40Gck1i0ruQ1sNcmEyt_bboKbak-baAvViNmmeicQ_m8ekkuLKUXo02VQF65Dgc4I5t2JHs2I35wA5TNI6SSFVCFbaTgw2MQ/s1600-h/77567-29500_lg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfzYRkNkX0TGTcLWr3m_umensp3nRap481nXpVC40Gck1i0ruQ1sNcmEyt_bboKbak-baAvViNmmeicQ_m8ekkuLKUXo02VQF65Dgc4I5t2JHs2I35wA5TNI6SSFVCFbaTgw2MQ/s320/77567-29500_lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5057765357186682866" border="0" /></a><br /> This is the best tasting Fat Free Ice Cream that I have ever put in my mouth and the Best Part is that it is only 1 weight watcher point per 1/2 cup of Ice Cream... Seriously go get this... I am not getting paid to say this. It is trueAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-68909021237426474332007-04-23T12:18:00.000-04:002007-04-23T12:21:48.659-04:00Diet and MooreWe finally made it home this weekend. Clare and Emma are doing really well and Mom is hanging in there. I have been stuck in my weight loss. But I hoping that will pick up this week.<br /><br />I found this awesome <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.ca/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=55441">Weight Watchers Recipe.</a><br /><br /><br />These are Only 1 Point each. <span></span> <div id="divRule" class="rule"> </div> Baking instead of deep-frying these popular Chinese appetisers allows us to serve up egg rolls for a mere fraction of their pre-renovated version.<br /><br /><ul><li>1 head chinese cabbage, outer leaves removed, shredded </li><li>2 medium carrot(s), peeled and shredded </li><li>2 medium garlic clove(s), minced </li><li>2 medium scallion(s), white and green parts, chopped </li><li>1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, minced or 1/2 tsp dried </li><li>1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce </li><li>2 tsp cornstarch </li><li>1 tsp sesame oil </li><li>8 average egg roll wrapper(s), about 1/2 oz each </li><li>1 sprays olive oil cooking spray </li></ul> <h4>Instructions</h4> <ul><li>Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.<br /><br /></li><li>Place cabbage in a microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high until wilted, about 4 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add carrots, garlic, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch and oil; mix well.<br /><br /></li><li>Arrange egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Spoon cabbage mixture diagonally onto each wrapper. Fold over one corner to cover filling. Fold up both corners. Moisten edges of remaining flap with water and roll up wrapper jellyroll style until sealed. Transfer egg rolls to prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.<br /><br /></li><li>Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve hot. </li></ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-86807024086757438582007-04-20T05:49:00.000-04:002007-04-20T05:53:41.994-04:00Coming HomeWe got to come home. Baby Clare is doing well she is going for a quick checkup this morning and then we are going to pick up Emma late morning and we are going to all head home.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-19832473388907008192007-04-17T10:40:00.001-04:002007-04-17T10:40:59.935-04:00At the Hospitial10:40 - We are at the hospitial today. Naomi is being Induced.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-60023458156573874832007-04-16T20:44:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:45:29.668-04:00TomorrowTomorrow the doctors are planning on inducing Naomi for our second birth. More to come..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-549443794525439432007-04-13T08:43:00.000-04:002007-04-23T12:23:31.900-04:00Joost - More Invites (UPDATED 4/23/2007)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.quicklistingalerts.com/Joost.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 70px;" src="http://www.quicklistingalerts.com/Joost.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I have already given away several Joost Invites and I have a few more to give. The quality of Joost is getting better daily. I have had no stuttering lately of any programs. So Just a few more to give. Leave me a comment and I will hook you up.. STILL HAVE INVITES - Leave a comment if you want one... 4/15/2007...<br /><br /> 4/23/2007 - UPDATE I have sent all the invites I have out. Watch here and when I receive more I will announce.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-87996276738465811662007-04-11T14:12:00.000-04:002007-04-11T14:13:07.448-04:00How to Avoid the 8 Most Common Home Buying Errors.<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><a href="http://quicklistingalerts.com/">Shopping for a new home</a> is an emotional experience. It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such. Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are: </span></span> <ul><li><p class="western" style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Paying too much </span></span> </p> </li><li><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Losing a dream home to another buyer </span></span> </p> </li><li><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Buying the wrong home </span></span> </p> </li></ul> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">When you have a systematic plan before you shop, you’ll be sure to avoid these costly errors. Here are some tips on making the most of your home purchase: </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Get the information you need</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />What price do you offer a seller? Is the seller’s asking price too high? Is it a deal? Your own research is important, as is the assistance of a Realtor®. A professional Realtor® can offer an unbiased opinion on the value of a home, based on many factors and a great deal of information. Without knowledge of the market, your offer could be too much. Or worse, you could miss out on a great buying opportunity. Hire the right person and trust that person to represent your interests. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Buy YOUR home </span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />What do you need and want in a home? Sounds simple, but clearly identifying your needs and bringing an objective view to home shopping leaves you in a much better position. How much space do you <i>really</i> need? Too small and you may feel like you live in constant clutter. Too big and maintenance may become too daunting. Outline all of your priorities, and work on finding not just a great home, but a great home for you.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Check the title</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />Before you sign any document, be sure the property you are considering is free of all encumbrances. As a part of his or her services, a Realtor® can supply you with a copy of the title to ensure there are no liens, debts, undisclosed owners, leases or easements against the title. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Update the survey</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />Before the purchase is completed, an updated survey is essential. This report will indicate boundaries and structural changes (additions to the house, a new swimming pool, neighbor’s new fence which is extending a boundary line, etc.), and will guarantee that you are indeed getting what you pay for.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Minimize the unexpected</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"> <br />For $300 - $500, a professional inspector will conduct a thorough inspection of the home. Their expertise can mean the difference between uncovering major flaws before or after you own a home. Make the final contract subject to the report’s findings. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Get pre-approved</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"> <br />It only takes a few days to get financing pre-approval. When you are shopping for a home, this gives you more power. A seller is more likely to consider an offer from a serious buyer. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Remember additional costs</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />Besides the funds for the purchase of a home, you’ll need funds for items such as loan fees, insurance, legal fees, surveys, inspections, etc. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Take a deep breath</span></span></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br />Before you sign, ensure that all documentation clearly reflects your understanding and conditions of the transaction. Has anything been forgotten? Don’t rush. You could lose money, financing, or even the sale if you attempt to push things through too hastily.</span></span><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get the latest listings in Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Blairsville, Jasper, Young Harris, Hiawassee and Talking Rock directly emailed to your inbox goto <a href="http://quicklistingalerts.com/">http://www.quicklistingalerts.com</a><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-25425161799761715652007-04-10T17:22:00.001-04:002007-04-10T17:22:52.828-04:00Joost InvitesOk... I do Have joost invites if you want one... let me know..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-88285299853751421952007-04-08T11:53:00.000-04:002007-04-08T13:00:58.915-04:00Quest to be Skinny UpdateWell Happy Anniversary to My Wife and I. Six Years. And any day were are expecting another little one. Very Exciting Times.<br /><br />Onto the Quest to be Skinny Update. I have reached 278 finally after a couple of bumpy weeks. I am very excited. I am actually feeling a lot better. So this is very good. I have been baking weight watcher foods today. My wife remember today how much I enjoy cooking. I don't get to do it as much I use to. But this recipe was my favorite of today. <a href="http://www.dwlz.com/Recipes/applecornmealmuffins.html">Apple Cornbread Muffins</a>.<br /><span dragover="true" style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxL3ooqyeF8dqbOE6-novKHrC1jeHmfXuuTi4xoATyqNdkQSHnIsNVr9ezv9xvAXZQx4LClzBy4AFAvx1G0nkA3R7oF2F9ivQaD_JtwUNUqcf-sIr1uOIgT0edwoUgBrULoTcRqQ/s1600-h/PICT6050.JPG"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxL3ooqyeF8dqbOE6-novKHrC1jeHmfXuuTi4xoATyqNdkQSHnIsNVr9ezv9xvAXZQx4LClzBy4AFAvx1G0nkA3R7oF2F9ivQaD_JtwUNUqcf-sIr1uOIgT0edwoUgBrULoTcRqQ/s320/PICT6050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051099232649304994" border="0" /></a><span dragover="true" style="font-style: italic;">UPDATE: </span>As soon as I got done typing this entry. I remembered I had something else cooking. These took over as my recipe of the day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheese Muffins<br />Points Value: 3<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Cooking Spray<br /> 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion<br /> 2 Cups low-fat baking mix (Bisquik Heart Smart)<br /> 3/4 Cup (3 oz) preshredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided<br /> 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten <br /> 3/4 cup fat-free milk<br /><br /> 1. Preheat Oven to 400<br /> 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, and saute until tender. Remove from Heat.<br /> 3. Lightly spoon baking mix into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add baking mix and 1/2 cup cheese to onion mixture in pan. Combine egg and milk; add to onion mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each of 0f 9 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.<br /> 4. Bake at 400 for 22 minutes or until golden. Remove from<br /> Pan immediately, and serve warm.<br /><br /> Yield 9 Muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)<br /> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Per serving: Cal 138 (28% from fat); Fat 4.3g (sat 1.4g); Pro 5.8g;<br /> Carb 20.1g; FIB 0.4g; Chol 31mg; Iron 1.1mg; SOD 384 mg; Calc 266mg<br /><br /> Source: Weight Watchers, five ingredient, 15 minute cookbook<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></div><br /><img style="width: 1px; height: 1px;" src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Owner/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-59835241231769845482007-04-04T15:39:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:43:21.944-04:00Moore Joost<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_N72M3lL1apk/RhP-_39PV_I/AAAAAAAAAmM/NpcZVBtoZgE/s1600-h/Joost.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_N72M3lL1apk/RhP-_39PV_I/AAAAAAAAAmM/NpcZVBtoZgE/s320/Joost.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5049659980518479858" border="0" /></a><br /> WOW! <a href="http://joost.com">Joost</a> did a major ramping up. The new version is even better. Talk about some great content. I absoultely love the World Records Channel, Poker Channel, MTV and more. And they are just testing. This has so much potential. I have read some folks that are negative on Joost but not me. Great Content. They even dished out some Invites (wink).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-74557632246135024652007-04-02T08:20:00.001-04:002007-04-02T08:20:25.272-04:00Open House, Showing Property and The Diet!<p>Well, last week has been one of those. I showed property for two days straight and not sure of the results as of today. The open house was a FLOP, noone showed up. And the Diet! Some how I miraculously lost some weight but I am back to hard core dieting today!</p> <p> </p> <p>More Later</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-38056217791610901862007-03-26T12:47:00.000-04:002007-03-26T12:49:27.789-04:00How I measure success?These days I a measuring success by how much weight I have lost? Or how many deals have I closed? And so on...<br /><br />So my weight is at 283... I have slowed but I am refocusing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382813.post-13365817763908998432007-03-17T21:55:00.000-04:002007-03-18T08:23:45.211-04:00Give me some JOOST™!!<p>Several years ago, my wife and I made the decision that we weren't going to pay for TV. To be quite honest, we couldn't get cable or satellite where we lived so it was a forced decision. With the exception of a one year subscription to a satellite dish company, we haven't paid for television since.</p><p>Where we currently live we could have any number of "pay" television services, but we choose not to subscribe. We have even gone as far as not to have an antenna, because we want to feel better about ourselves and say we don't watch TV. We do subscribe to high speed internet though, which we could not live without. </p><p>To be honest, we do watch quite a few TV shows, just not on the television. We will watch a TV show through a network website (I am addicted to <i>Survivor</i>), rent a DVD on <a>Netflix,</a> subscribe to a video podcast, or use <a href="http://www.netflix.com%3enetflix%3c/a%3E,%20Video%20Podcast%20or%20%3Ca%20mce_thref=" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"> YouTube</a>.<br /><br />So imagine my excitement when I acquired an invite to <a href="http://www.joost.com/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">Joost</a>.<br /></p><p>Joost was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis (the creators of Skype, which is now owned by Ebay). Joost's site says that it's<i> "powered by a secure, efficient, piracy-proof Internet platform that enables premium interactive video experiences while guaranteeing copyright protection for content owners and creator</i>s".<i> </i>It's a cool new way to watch TV, but over the internet!<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>The\nInterface is really slick, and the video quality is great! Mind you,\nJoost is not like the YouTube player where the videos are downloaded to\nyour computer in the background, and then play from your hard disk.\nJoost actually streams the content to you over a Peer to Peer network. \nAnd just like "normal" TV, it has advertising but these ads are\ninfrequent. \u003c/p\>\u003cp\>What can you watch on Joost? This is a\nchallenging question to answer: it depends on where you are located. \nJoost seems to be geographically sensitive. Many users are reporting\ndifferent sets of channels. \u003c/p\>\u003cp\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://pixelspread.com/journal/90/joost-channels\" href\u003d\"http://pixelspread.com/journal/90/joost-channels\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>Pixelspread\u003c/a\>\npublished an exhaustive list of all reported channels, if you're\ninterested. I have installed Joost on two separate computers in my\nhome, and I can report that I am missing some channels on my laptop\nthat I have on my desktop machine. \u003c/p\>\u003cp\>The videos are clean and clear, and channel surfing is very well done; it is very easy to switch from one channel to another.\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Some\nof the content highlights include National Geographic documentaries,\nRocky and Bullwinkle Cartoon Classics, and organic cooking shows.\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Some\nof the content doesn't really appeal to my taste. For example,\nBollywood music videos (Savvn) and old reality television shows (Lazy\nTV US). \u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Joost recently signed a deal allowing Viacom to be a\nkey content partner. Viacom plans to offer a full range of programming\nfor free. Under the agreement there will be content from MTV, BET and\nParamount Pictures. Over the last couple of weeks, Joost has also\nsigned deals with other content providers. \u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>I have used many\ninternet television delivery options. The speed at which the content\nis streamed on Joost is superior, and I have experienced little delay\nin delivery. I've rarely experienced a stutter or stoppage of content\nfrom Joost. It should be noted that my desktop computer is under the\nspecifications, and despite this Joost performs very well. ",1] ); //--></script></p><p>The Interface is really slick, and the video quality is great! Mind you, Joost is not like the YouTube player where the videos are downloaded to your computer in the background, and then play from your hard disk. Joost actually streams the content to you over a Peer to Peer network. And just like "normal" TV, it has advertising but these ads are infrequent. </p><p>What can you watch on Joost? This is a challenging question to answer: it depends on where you are located. Joost seems to be geographically sensitive. Many users are reporting different sets of channels. </p><p><a href="http://pixelspread.com/journal/90/joost-channels" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">Pixelspread</a> published an exhaustive list of all reported channels, if you're interested. I have installed Joost on two separate computers in my home, and I can report that I am missing some channels on my laptop that I have on my desktop machine. </p><p>The videos are clean and clear, and channel surfing is very well done; it is very easy to switch from one channel to another.<br /></p><p>Some of the content highlights include National Geographic documentaries, Rocky and Bullwinkle Cartoon Classics, and organic cooking shows.</p><p>Some of the content doesn't really appeal to my taste. For example, Bollywood music videos (Savvn) and old reality television shows (Lazy TV US). </p><p>Joost recently signed a deal allowing Viacom to be a key content partner. Viacom plans to offer a full range of programming for free. Under the agreement there will be content from MTV, BET and Paramount Pictures. Over the last couple of weeks, Joost has also signed deals with other content providers.<br /></p><p>I have used many internet television delivery options. The speed at which the content is streamed on Joost is superior, and I have experienced little delay in delivery. I've rarely experienced a stutter or stoppage of content from Joost. It should be noted that my desktop computer is under the specifications, and despite this Joost performs very well. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/p\>Joost\ndoes use quite a bit of bandwidth as is mentioned on their website.\nDuring an hour of viewing, the application will download 320mb of data,\nand upload 105mb. If your ISP has a 10gb cap, you'll exceed that in\naround 10 hours. It's also worth noting that Joost will consume\nbandwidth when it's minimised and you're not actually watching\nanything, so they suggest quitting the application if your bandwidth is\nlimited. In short, if you have an ISP that has caps on bandwith, you\nmay run in to problems with Joost. \u003cp\>Right now Joost's beta is closed\nto the public and is strictly invitation only. Before you ask: no, I\ndon't have any invitations! But many folks have received an email\ntelling them that they'll be invited to the service soon, and that they\nhaven't been forgotten.\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>It will be interesting to see how their\nnetwork holds up when Joost comes out of beta in the next couple of\nweeks. I will be sure to keep you up to date. \u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003cbr\>\u003cp\>Original:\u003cbr\>\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Give me some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.joost.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>JOOST™\u003c/a\>\u003cbr\>\u003cbr\>Several\nyears ago my wife and I made a decision that we weren't going to pay\nfor TV. To be quite honest we couldn't get cable or satellite where we\nlived so it was a forced decision. Except for a one year period of\nsubscribing to a satellite dish company we haven't paid for television\nsince.\u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Where we currently live we could have any number of "pay"\ntelevision services but we have chose not to subscribe. We have even\ngone as far as not to even have an antenna because we want to feel\nbetter about ourselves and say we don't watch TV. We actually do\nsubscribe to high speed internet which we could not to live without. \u003c/p\>\u003cp\>Honestly,\nwe do watch quite a few TV shows just not on the television. We will\nwatch a TV show through a network website (I am addicted to \u003ci\>Survivor\u003c/i\>), Rent a DVD on \u003ca\>Netflix,\u003c/a\> Subscribe to Video podcast or \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.netflix.com%3enetflix%3c/a%3E,%20Video%20Podcast%20or%20%3Ca%20mce_thref\u003d\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>",1] ); //--></script></p>Joost does use quite a bit of bandwidth as is mentioned on their website. During an hour of viewing, the application will download 320mb of data, and upload 105mb. If your ISP has a 10gb cap, you'll exceed that in around 10 hours. It's also worth noting that Joost will consume bandwidth when it's minimised and you're not actually watching anything, so they suggest quitting the application if your bandwidth is limited. In short, if you have an ISP that has caps on bandwith, you may run in to problems with Joost. <p>Right now Joost's beta is closed to the public and is strictly invitation only. Before you ask: no, I don't have any invitations! But many folks have received an email telling them that they'll be invited to the service soon, and that they haven't been forgotten.</p><p>It will be interesting to see how their network holds up when Joost comes out of beta in the next couple of weeks. I will be sure to keep you up to date.<br /></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215825750176009455noreply@blogger.com0