Showing posts with label Community Service. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Community Service. Show all posts
Heavy Petting - Jazzmyn
Medium • Baby • Female
Jazzmyn is a very pretty 5 month old spayed brown tabby. She is very loving and social. She doesn't like to be carried but she'd live on your lap forever if you gave the opportunity! She is very frisky and very amorous, loves to be petted! She seems to prefer adult company!
For more information on this little girl, contact Julie at 612-298-7634 or email me at kittikatts@aol.com.
More about Jazzmyn
Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trainedJazzmyn's Contact Info
Last Hope Inc, Farmington, MN- 612-298-7634
- Email Last Hope Inc
- See more pets from Last Hope Inc
- For more information, visit Last Hope Inc's Web site.
Truth or Rumor? Cell Phones Go Public This Month
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| How do you tell the real from the false? |
Below is an email that I recently received:
Subject: RE: Remember Cell Phones Go Public This Month Need to read to avoid calls
Good morning,
This is just a reminder in case you did not register your cell phone yet. It is very easy and really only takes 10 seconds.
Cindy U.
REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.When I receive these mass emails, I always wonder if these are true or false. Over the last few months I have seen an email like this in my inbox a couple of times.
REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.
.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON .. It takes about 20 seconds.
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Please forward to family and friends.
I proceeded to Google the phrase: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.
This is what I found:
According to Urbanlegends.com, this email is a rumor that's been circulating since September of 2004 and they classified it as Mostly False. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/business/a/cell_directory.htm
Also, according to http://www.compunoodle.com/are-cell-phones-going-public/, “…cell phone numbers are NOT going to be released to telemarketers. It didn’t happen in 2010 and it won’t happen in 2011 either.”
Snopes also states that registering a cell phone number with the Do Not Call website is unnecessary. http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
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| Not necessary for Cell Phones |
I believe that the information on the above four sites are reputable enough to ruin the credibility of the "Cell Phones Going Public" emails. The best way to stomp out these "Remember Cell Phones Go Public This Month Need to read to avoid calls", emails is by kindly educating those who forward them. The senders need to realize their error and stop sending them. Please feel free to copy/paste this post link to your friends who send these emails to you to educate them so they stop forwarding them on to others.
I know most people who will read this will not spread this type of email and will just delete it. The problem is that these type of emails get spread by a very small percentage of internet users (I'm surmising, probably less then .5%,). All it takes is one person and this spread all over again.
I am doing this as a courtesy reminder for the small fraction of my blogging friends, my 400 Facebook friends and close to my 250 Linkedin contacts who would, on a whim, spread emails like this without first checking the validity. Do your part to avoid confusing others. Thank you.
We love our lottery, but charitable gambling and horse-race betting is down in Minnesota
By John A. Stefani
Most all the articles on charitable gaming acknowledge that charitable gaming is down:
Charitable Gambling Continues Its Steady Decline
MinnPost - We love our lottery, but charitable gambling and horse-race betting down in Minnesota
Session Daily - produced by nonpartisan Public Information Services = Lottery up, other gambling down
There is only speculation on why there has been this decline and most articles ask a couple of people for their opinions which are biased and data can only be ranked statistically as a poor sample of the population. I would like to see some research with some empirical data that shows the reasons for this decline. It's not just charitable gaming in Minnesota that is down. I have seen articles from other states whose revenues from charitable gaming has declined as well.
Both articles say that adding a racino would help. Seems to me, adding a racino wouldn't at all help charities who need and depend on charitable gaming. Some say that electronic pulltabs and electronic bingo would provide more flair and rejuvenate charitable gaming. What do you think?
Most all the articles on charitable gaming acknowledge that charitable gaming is down:
Charitable Gambling Continues Its Steady Decline
MinnPost - We love our lottery, but charitable gambling and horse-race betting down in Minnesota
Session Daily - produced by nonpartisan Public Information Services = Lottery up, other gambling down
There is only speculation on why there has been this decline and most articles ask a couple of people for their opinions which are biased and data can only be ranked statistically as a poor sample of the population. I would like to see some research with some empirical data that shows the reasons for this decline. It's not just charitable gaming in Minnesota that is down. I have seen articles from other states whose revenues from charitable gaming has declined as well.
Both articles say that adding a racino would help. Seems to me, adding a racino wouldn't at all help charities who need and depend on charitable gaming. Some say that electronic pulltabs and electronic bingo would provide more flair and rejuvenate charitable gaming. What do you think?
Heavy Petting Meet Louie
Louie
Poodle: An adoptable dog in Farmington, MN
Small • Baby • Male
10 week old 2 lb poodle that will be only 10 lbs when full grown. Louie is very fragile and must go to a home with kids 16 and up or and adult home only. He was almost not born if it wasn't for Last Hope saving the mother during birth. He will be black or gray when he grows up and will not shed!
We are looking for a family that will be home a lot so that he can learn housebreaking or knows how to train a dog that won't be very big and is patient with accidents the size of a tootsie roll or a drop of water!
Adoption fee: $400 ( cash only, no checks)
Volunteer to call: Suzanne S - Suzannearetz@msn.com or (651) 690-1556
He is fragile and best with kids 10 and up that have had small dogs before...
~ Adoption Fee: $350 (cash only, no checks)
This dog will be at the Petsmart Eagan this weekend on Sat from 11-3! Please contact the foster for more information.
The Tiny guy!
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More about Louie
Primary color: BlackLouie's Contact Info
Last Hope Inc, Farmington, MN- 651-690-1556
- Email Last Hope Inc
- See more pets from Last Hope Inc
- For more information, visit Last Hope Inc's Web site.
What are you waiting for? If not you, who? If not now, when?
By John A. Stefani
Video by the Minnesota Jaycees
Here is a great organization to volunteer, learn, show an gain solid friendships!
There are many people I know in the Minnesota Jaycees that have proved themselves in their communities and within the state to be a positive force of change. These are people who see thing in the world that they don't like, make a plan to improve it and then act to make things better.
Volunteering to improve the world through the Jaycees isn't work. It's fun and enjoyment! People who participate in this dynamic organization are the in the top ten percent!
I think about the great years I had had being involved in this organization. The great people I've met, and the fun I had. Even though I'm an alumni of the Jaycees, I look forward to continually supporting this organization.
Video by the Minnesota Jaycees
There are many people I know in the Minnesota Jaycees that have proved themselves in their communities and within the state to be a positive force of change. These are people who see thing in the world that they don't like, make a plan to improve it and then act to make things better.
Volunteering to improve the world through the Jaycees isn't work. It's fun and enjoyment! People who participate in this dynamic organization are the in the top ten percent!
I think about the great years I had had being involved in this organization. The great people I've met, and the fun I had. Even though I'm an alumni of the Jaycees, I look forward to continually supporting this organization.
Heavy Petting - Riley a Black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog
Riley
Black Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog Mix: An adoptable dog in Farmington, MN
Large • Young • Male
Riley is almost a year old and good with other dogs . He likes to play too but not hyper! He is housebroken but still need to crate him when you are not home since he is still a puppy and loves to chew; but don't worry, he likes rawhides!
He is about 75 lbs and all love and works for food!! He knows sit, stay, down but still counter cruises... we are working on that!
Riley is very housebroken and quiet in the crate. He can sleep anywhere at night with you! He uses his nose to find toys and not his eyes. He would make a good sniffing dog! He loves to play with other dogs at Camp Bow wow but when he is on a tie out, he acts like he is going to hurt every dog he meets so he needs a fenced in yard or acreage. He knows his name and won't run off so a home with lots or acreage he would love to be there and then come indoors and sleep on your bed!
~ Adoption Fee: $200 (cash only, no checks)
This dog will not be at the adoption day this Saturday, (January 29th 2011) from 11-3. Call the foster to learn more!
Foster: Jeff - burnsville@campbowwowusa.com or (651) 230-8243
Last Hope Adoption Event
Big, Big, BIG Adoption Event
January 28, 29 and 30
Burnsville Minnesota Petco
Burnsville Minnesota Petco
Sponsored by Nutro and Natural Balance
And
Pancake Breakfast
to Support the Animals!
to Support the Animals!
Come to AppleBees on Cedar in Apple Valley Minnesota
from 8-10 on Saturday January 29th
from 8-10 on Saturday January 29th
For more information http://last-hope.org/
Bingo at the Hastings Eagles Club.
The Minnesota Jaycee Charitable Foundation runs the Bingo every Thursday at the Hasting Eagles Club
On Thursday January 13th, 2011 for the game twelve blackout is the progressive game and game twelve's Jackpot will be at $775 for a Bingo on 60 numbers or less. Get there early to get yourself a seat!
Hastings Eagles Club is located at: 1220 Vermillion St., Hastings, MN, 55033
Their phone number is: (651) 437-1310
On Thursday January 13th, 2011 for the game twelve blackout is the progressive game and game twelve's Jackpot will be at $775 for a Bingo on 60 numbers or less. Get there early to get yourself a seat!
Hastings Eagles Club is located at: 1220 Vermillion St., Hastings, MN, 55033
Their phone number is: (651) 437-1310
Where's the 'charity' in charitable gambling? I'll tell you where...
by John A Stefani
Where's the 'charity' in charitable gambling? | StarTribune.com
Response to the The StarTribune.com article by Jean Hoppensperger
Hoppensperger did a marginal job representing the current issues of charitable gaming in the state of Minnesota. Charitable gaming in past years had been a huge contributor to charities and they still make significant contributions. Just not as much. There was a time when most gaming managers of charitable gaming operations could budget a month’s revenues based on the revenue’s of the same month in the prior year. This is true no more. What should have been researched and explained better in Hoppensperger’s article is why?
Where's the 'charity' in charitable gambling? | StarTribune.com
Response to the The StarTribune.com article by Jean Hoppensperger
Hoppensperger did a marginal job representing the current issues of charitable gaming in the state of Minnesota. Charitable gaming in past years had been a huge contributor to charities and they still make significant contributions. Just not as much. There was a time when most gaming managers of charitable gaming operations could budget a month’s revenues based on the revenue’s of the same month in the prior year. This is true no more. What should have been researched and explained better in Hoppensperger’s article is why?
Fundraiser and Dart Tournament
Last night I competed in a luck of the dart tournament at Drakula's Pub. I drew a guy I know who's name is Caveman. Lonnie drew Julie P. and Dominic drew someone named Scott.
I threw a 9 mark round and a couple of Hat Tricks (three Bulls eye with three darts).
I threw a 9 mark round and a couple of Hat Tricks (three Bulls eye with three darts).
Caveman and I went undefeated and took first place.
Hastings Chessperadoes Chess Club - First Night
Tonight was the first night for the Hastings Chessperadoes Chess Club. Jack W. was there to help me. Jack is a young adult that knows about quite a bit about chess. He use to help Richard V with the Chess Club. I told Jack if he wanted to, he could be responsible for some of the instruction. He mentioned that it would be good for his Resume. I concurred.
We had the kids play some Bug House chess.
I put Jack to doing some on-line research in Chess Tournaments in the local area for him to present in the next Tuesday class. I'll have to figure out what I would like to teach the kids next week.
I'm not sure if there is much interest in doing a ladder match this session. With only an hour for each class there may not always be enough time.
We had the kids play some Bug House chess.
I put Jack to doing some on-line research in Chess Tournaments in the local area for him to present in the next Tuesday class. I'll have to figure out what I would like to teach the kids next week.
I'm not sure if there is much interest in doing a ladder match this session. With only an hour for each class there may not always be enough time.
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