I believe in prayer, and I believe your prayers made a difference.
By Bob DeMarco
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When Dotty died she just stopped ticking. Her jaw never dropped. Not even her lips. She did sound like a perculator, but she never winced, cringed, or evidenced any sign of pain.As she was dying I put my cheek on her cheek and held her. I whispered in her ear and told her to go into the light. I said more, but for now that is between Dotty and me.
After a bit, I turned my head and looked up at the ceiling just in case Dotty was up there.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Dotty Looked Beautiful in Death
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The Morning Call + Subscriber Alert + OK, I am confused
The indices (DJIA 12496, S&P 1318) pin action the last two days has been about as confusing (to me) as it could be. Before going into that, it is important to note that they remain well within their intermediate term uptrends (11668-16668, 1226-1793).As for the short term, recall that Tuesday, the Averages traded above the descending very short term downtrend, then failed to hold. I concluded that pin action pointed to more downside. And yesterday the trading for the first 75% of the day confirmed that with the indices falling big time, trading down to the lows of last Friday (12344, 1292). Then late in the day, they bounced hard and finished the day over that very short term downtrend (12489, 1315).
So it would seem that (1) the 12344, 1292 level gained some strength as a new support level for the short term trading range while (2) the very short term downtrend lost strength. However, the dramatic intraday reversals of the last couple of days gives those conclusions an ‘iffy’ feel. Nevertheless, in a broader sense, the current level has apparently become the battleground for the bulls and bears.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Does Alzheimer's Spread Throughout the Brain By Jumping From One Brain Region to Another
How does Alzheimer's spread throughout the brain? This research is being talked about all over the World.
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For decades, researchers have debated whether Alzheimer’s disease starts independently in vulnerable brain regions at different times, or if it begins in one region and then spreads to neuroanatomically connected areas.This research was conducted by lead researcher Karen E. Duff, PhD, professor of pathology (in psychiatry and in the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain) at CUMC and at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Pepsico (PEP) 2012 Review | All American Investor
Pepsico Inc (PEO) is a global participant in the soft drink, snack food, ready to eat cereals and rice and pasta products. Its brand names include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Sierra Mist, Aquafina, Lay’s, Doritos Tostitos, Cheetos, Ruffles, Captain Crunch, Quaker Oats.
The company has grown profits and dividends at a 11-12% pace over the last 10 years earning a 25-30% return on equity. PEP should continue to grow at an above average rate because:(1) a strong new product pipeline which is being augmented by initiatives such as ‘Smart Spot’ which marks healthy choice products,
(2) rapidly expanding international sales. PEP is aggressively introducing its products into China, India, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America,
(3) improving productivity by increasing its merchandising effectiveness and lowering costs,
(4) acquisitions,
(5) stock buy back program.
Negatives:
(1) foreign exposure subjects it to currency fluctuations,(2) rising raw material costs,
(3) PEP is in a highly competitive industry.
PEP is rated A++ by Value Line, has a 48% debt to equity ratio and its stock yields 3.4%.
Statistical Summary
Stock Yield Dividend Growth Rate Payout Ratio # Increases Since 2002 PEP 3.4% 7% 45% 10 IND 2.2 7 44 NA
Debt/Equity ROE EPS Down Since 2002 Net Margin Value Line Rating PEP 49% 27% 1 10% A++ IND 53 19 NA 14 NA
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Computer Use and Exercise May Reduce the Odds of Memory Loss, Mayo Clinic
The study examined exercise, computer use and the relationship to neurological risks such as mild cognitive impairment.
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Combining mentally stimulating activities, such as using a computer, with moderate exercise decreases your odds of having memory loss more than computer use or exercise alone, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
Previous studies have shown that exercising your body and your mind will help your memory but the new study, published in the May 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reports a synergistic interaction between computer activities and moderate exercise in "protecting" the brain function in people better than 70 years old.
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