Remember when you were young and your mother would tell you that you could not go swimming in the ocean or a pool right after you ate. As time went on it sort of seemed like this was almost an old wives tail and really not true but you might be surprised to learn mom was right. Men’s Health magazine tackled some summertime issues and found some are myths while others are indeed facts.
• DON’T SWIM WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF EATING. Believe it or not this is true as more blood is drawn to your GI tract after eating which can cause minor cramps. If you swim shortly after eating and don’t feel well get out of the water.
* SCRATCHING A BUG BITE MAKES IT WORSE. Also true as
light scratching inflames the area around the site which intensifies
the itch. You are better off holding an ice cube or chilled beer on
the bug bite and for more troublesome ones use Campho-Phenique
solution.
• DUNK AN OPEN WOUND INTO THE OCEAN BECAUSE
SALTWATER HELPS HEAL. This you may be surprised to find out is false as the sea is full of bacteria which can enter your cut and cause sores and fever. Actually your own spit is something that will help a cut until you can apply a waterproof or liquid bandage.
• GOING IN AND OUT OF AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS CAN MAKE YOU SICK. False as large temperature swings do not make you more vulnerable to colds.
* CAMPFIRE OR GRILL SMOKE IS DANGEROUS. Yes very
true as the smoke’s particulates can damage your lungs. It would
help to stay upwind of the smoke.
• DON’T DRINK FROM A GARDEN HOSE BECAUSE OF
GERMS. True and False..no germs live in hoses but the end may
have fallen in animal poop. At the least keep your lips off the hose.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Dealing With The Burdens Of Life
Whether you like it or not you’re bound to receive emails from time to time that are pretty much chain letters that have probably been forwarded to you by a friend. This morning’s segment is courtesy of a recent one I received and I don’t know where it originated from but it’s supposed to be from a lecturer who was talking about stress management. He offered some advice when it came to dealing with the burdens of life which I pass along to you on this Monday morning:
• Accept that some days you’re the pigeon and some days you’re the
statue.
• Always keep your words soft and sweet…just in case you have to
eat them.
• Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the
middle of it.
• Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their
Maker.
• If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
• It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
• Never buy a car you can’t push.
• Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then
you won’t have a leg to stand on.
• Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
• Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
• The second mouse gets the cheese.
• When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
• Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
• You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
• Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
• A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
• We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors but they all have to live in the same box.
• Accept that some days you’re the pigeon and some days you’re the
statue.
• Always keep your words soft and sweet…just in case you have to
eat them.
• Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the
middle of it.
• Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their
Maker.
• If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
• It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
• Never buy a car you can’t push.
• Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then
you won’t have a leg to stand on.
• Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
• Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
• The second mouse gets the cheese.
• When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
• Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
• You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
• Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
• A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
• We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors but they all have to live in the same box.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The Toms River National Little League All-Stars are in Bristol, Connecticut and will play their first game in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament Saturday at 11am against Pennsylvania’s state champions from Newtown.
A total of six teams are competing for the right to represent the region at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania later this month.
Toms River National will play against the Capital City Little League from Washington DC on Monday and then take on teams from Stony Point, New York and Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
The top four teams after that advance into the semifinals with the championship game scheduled for Monday, August 16th on ESPN2.
It may be baseball season but it’s also time for Jim Dowd’s 13th Annual Monmouth versus Ocean Shore High School All Star Hockey Game.
Many of the shore’s top scholastic players will hit the ice Sunday at the Red Bank Armory with the puck dropping at 5:30pm. The game is organized by former NHL standout and Brick native Jim Dowd, who calls each player personally and invites them to participate. Among those lacing up the skates Sunday will be Toms River South’s Jay Malone, who was the leading scorer in New Jersey last winter and led the Indians to a surprising state title. The coaching staffs of Toms River South and Howell will guide the respective squads. Philadelphia Flyers standout James vanRiemsdyk, who played in this game while at CBA will make a special appearance.
As always Dowd organizes this game for charity with proceeds to benefit the Brick Stars “Special Need” Challengers Ice Hockey program. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door Sunday…there will be raffles, auctions and much more.
A special belated Happy Birthday wish to one of the real good guys I’ve known in my life. Pat Barry, a Manchester Township resident and owner of the Seaside Park Service Center turned 50 this week. I’m sure he’s not thrilled about being reminding of this milestone birthday but he should know a lot of people joining me in wishing him many happy returns.
A total of six teams are competing for the right to represent the region at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania later this month.
Toms River National will play against the Capital City Little League from Washington DC on Monday and then take on teams from Stony Point, New York and Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
The top four teams after that advance into the semifinals with the championship game scheduled for Monday, August 16th on ESPN2.
It may be baseball season but it’s also time for Jim Dowd’s 13th Annual Monmouth versus Ocean Shore High School All Star Hockey Game.
Many of the shore’s top scholastic players will hit the ice Sunday at the Red Bank Armory with the puck dropping at 5:30pm. The game is organized by former NHL standout and Brick native Jim Dowd, who calls each player personally and invites them to participate. Among those lacing up the skates Sunday will be Toms River South’s Jay Malone, who was the leading scorer in New Jersey last winter and led the Indians to a surprising state title. The coaching staffs of Toms River South and Howell will guide the respective squads. Philadelphia Flyers standout James vanRiemsdyk, who played in this game while at CBA will make a special appearance.
As always Dowd organizes this game for charity with proceeds to benefit the Brick Stars “Special Need” Challengers Ice Hockey program. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door Sunday…there will be raffles, auctions and much more.
A special belated Happy Birthday wish to one of the real good guys I’ve known in my life. Pat Barry, a Manchester Township resident and owner of the Seaside Park Service Center turned 50 this week. I’m sure he’s not thrilled about being reminding of this milestone birthday but he should know a lot of people joining me in wishing him many happy returns.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Who's On First...What's In The Dugout
It’s really hard to imagine that after 31 years here I have to lobby support
for something but that’s exactly the position I found myself in Wednesday afternoon. As you may know our company has a softball team appropriately named “Faces for Radio” and tonight we’ll be playing the staff of the Lakewood BlueClaws at First Energy Park. I helped organize the effort in the spring to put together a team to play games for charity during the summer and originally pledged to try and play in some games. When we had a team several years ago I was the pitcher and not a bad one if I do say so myself. Anyway due to the many scheduling conflicts I have I was not able to attend any of our early-season practices or games. It got to the point where I felt it was not appropriate just to show up and play so I have pretty much kept my distance. The co-captains of our team are Joe Giglio and Mike Krenek, who host an afternoon sports show on 1160 WOBM AM
and by the way were pretty much hired by me and work under me.
Anyway last week I was approached by Ashly Emerson who is our Promotions Director and the General Manager of the softball team. She was concerned about our roster for tonight’s game against the BlueClaws staff because several players would be on vacation and Joe & Mike would not be available because they are broadcasting their show live from the New York Jets training camp in Cortland, New York. Ashly asked if I would play but having not thrown a softball in years I really didn’t think this would be a good time to make my season debut. However to show my support I volunteered to serve as Interim Manager while Joe & Mike were away and she quickly and enthusiastically accepted my offer.
That’s when all the trouble started as Mike approached me this week and questioned my “taking over” as manager as he had planned on giving that responsibility to first baseman Kaitlin Lannon, who serves as Executive Assistant to our President and CEO. Nothing against Kaitlin but when a 31-year veteran (and 9-time New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year) accepts an offer to help you don’t then push him aside. It seemed an agreement was reached late yesterday in which Kaitlin would be team captain and I would serve as manager but honestly I don’t know where things stand. I know one thing….I’m not happy about the lack of respect.
for something but that’s exactly the position I found myself in Wednesday afternoon. As you may know our company has a softball team appropriately named “Faces for Radio” and tonight we’ll be playing the staff of the Lakewood BlueClaws at First Energy Park. I helped organize the effort in the spring to put together a team to play games for charity during the summer and originally pledged to try and play in some games. When we had a team several years ago I was the pitcher and not a bad one if I do say so myself. Anyway due to the many scheduling conflicts I have I was not able to attend any of our early-season practices or games. It got to the point where I felt it was not appropriate just to show up and play so I have pretty much kept my distance. The co-captains of our team are Joe Giglio and Mike Krenek, who host an afternoon sports show on 1160 WOBM AM
and by the way were pretty much hired by me and work under me.
Anyway last week I was approached by Ashly Emerson who is our Promotions Director and the General Manager of the softball team. She was concerned about our roster for tonight’s game against the BlueClaws staff because several players would be on vacation and Joe & Mike would not be available because they are broadcasting their show live from the New York Jets training camp in Cortland, New York. Ashly asked if I would play but having not thrown a softball in years I really didn’t think this would be a good time to make my season debut. However to show my support I volunteered to serve as Interim Manager while Joe & Mike were away and she quickly and enthusiastically accepted my offer.
That’s when all the trouble started as Mike approached me this week and questioned my “taking over” as manager as he had planned on giving that responsibility to first baseman Kaitlin Lannon, who serves as Executive Assistant to our President and CEO. Nothing against Kaitlin but when a 31-year veteran (and 9-time New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year) accepts an offer to help you don’t then push him aside. It seemed an agreement was reached late yesterday in which Kaitlin would be team captain and I would serve as manager but honestly I don’t know where things stand. I know one thing….I’m not happy about the lack of respect.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Thank You Community
Years ago I came to the conclusion that the main problem with hospitals is you never go there for anything good with the exception of the birth of a child. Whether it starts with a visit to the Emergency Room or a routine admission you are always there because of something bad involving your health…even if the outcome is indeed good. For that reason people are certainly more likely to find fault with one thing or another involving a hospital visit or stay plus let’s be totally honest…you are really only concerned with YOUR care or that of a loved one and not the hundreds of other patients being treated at the same time.
Before I continue let me tell you something about my mother. Until recently I have been telling her that when she does die she really should donate her body to medical science because frankly she’s a freak of nature. Over the age of 80 (she’ll be ticked when she hears about this), she works full time and walks to and from work each day in Seaside Heights. My mother has never driven and walks at a pace that is hard to keep up with. At an age when most people are on several medications she takes none, outside of vitamins. She could not remember the last time she took an aspirin and with the exception of giving birth to three children had never been in the hospital except for the removal of polyps about 30 years ago. Despite the fact she has smoked cigarettes basically all of her life, she goes to the doctor every three months and he gives her a clean bill of health.
Her problems began in May when trying to pick up a heavy object she felt pain in her lower back. She was diagnosed with a form of sciatica and forced to spend time at home….eventually an epidural would alleviate most of the pain. Anyway last Tuesday while being treated for her back it was discovered she had very high blood pressure and later that night was taken to the ER at Community Medical Center.
One thing led to another and she spent the last week in the hospital where it was determined that she had a heart issue which hopefully can be treated with medications. While she certainly was not happy to be in the hospital she was more than satisfied with the care she received and remarked time and time again that from the cleaning people to the nursing staff everyone was pleasant and caring.
Her cardiologist Dr. Patel was great and took time to explain everything in a way we could understand. So to all of those on 2C at Community Medical Center thanks for taking care of my Mom…we hope not to be back anytime soon.
Before I continue let me tell you something about my mother. Until recently I have been telling her that when she does die she really should donate her body to medical science because frankly she’s a freak of nature. Over the age of 80 (she’ll be ticked when she hears about this), she works full time and walks to and from work each day in Seaside Heights. My mother has never driven and walks at a pace that is hard to keep up with. At an age when most people are on several medications she takes none, outside of vitamins. She could not remember the last time she took an aspirin and with the exception of giving birth to three children had never been in the hospital except for the removal of polyps about 30 years ago. Despite the fact she has smoked cigarettes basically all of her life, she goes to the doctor every three months and he gives her a clean bill of health.
Her problems began in May when trying to pick up a heavy object she felt pain in her lower back. She was diagnosed with a form of sciatica and forced to spend time at home….eventually an epidural would alleviate most of the pain. Anyway last Tuesday while being treated for her back it was discovered she had very high blood pressure and later that night was taken to the ER at Community Medical Center.
One thing led to another and she spent the last week in the hospital where it was determined that she had a heart issue which hopefully can be treated with medications. While she certainly was not happy to be in the hospital she was more than satisfied with the care she received and remarked time and time again that from the cleaning people to the nursing staff everyone was pleasant and caring.
Her cardiologist Dr. Patel was great and took time to explain everything in a way we could understand. So to all of those on 2C at Community Medical Center thanks for taking care of my Mom…we hope not to be back anytime soon.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Sometimes I sit here in the morning staring at my computer with nothing on my mind and wondering what am I going to come up with. Today is one of those days and partly due to complete exhaustion from a very trying day on Monday.
There used to be this thing that when you had nothing to talk about then talk about the weather. I won’t resort to that. Of course around here these days if you have nothing to talk about then talk about the cast of Jersey Shore or Sharks in the ocean. I won’t resort to that either….been there, done that.
I should mention that Toms River National and North Hunterdon will play tonight to determine the New Jersey State Little League champion. This after Toms River hit three home runs in the first inning on their way to an
8-4 win last night over a North Hunterdon team that was undefeated in the double-elimination tournament. Winning pitcher Jeff Ciervo helped his own cause with two home runs while Joey Rose and Anthony DeCeglie also went deep. The teams play tonight at 7pm in Hamilton Township with the winner representing New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Bristol, Connecticut. Five years ago the Little League on Mapletree Road had an
All-Star team that won the state title.
I could also tell you that being a Mets fan will test anyone’s patience but you probably already know that.
I did want to mention that I had a tremendous craving for ice cream last night but my wife talked me out of it. I don’t know what it is but every once in a while I have this desire for soft vanilla ice cream and I did last night.
However I chose to go to sleep instead and the craving has passed…for now.
Did I mention its Shark Week on the Discovery Channel?
That’s it for today….I’ll try for something better tomorrow.
There used to be this thing that when you had nothing to talk about then talk about the weather. I won’t resort to that. Of course around here these days if you have nothing to talk about then talk about the cast of Jersey Shore or Sharks in the ocean. I won’t resort to that either….been there, done that.
I should mention that Toms River National and North Hunterdon will play tonight to determine the New Jersey State Little League champion. This after Toms River hit three home runs in the first inning on their way to an
8-4 win last night over a North Hunterdon team that was undefeated in the double-elimination tournament. Winning pitcher Jeff Ciervo helped his own cause with two home runs while Joey Rose and Anthony DeCeglie also went deep. The teams play tonight at 7pm in Hamilton Township with the winner representing New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Bristol, Connecticut. Five years ago the Little League on Mapletree Road had an
All-Star team that won the state title.
I could also tell you that being a Mets fan will test anyone’s patience but you probably already know that.
I did want to mention that I had a tremendous craving for ice cream last night but my wife talked me out of it. I don’t know what it is but every once in a while I have this desire for soft vanilla ice cream and I did last night.
However I chose to go to sleep instead and the craving has passed…for now.
Did I mention its Shark Week on the Discovery Channel?
That’s it for today….I’ll try for something better tomorrow.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Random Thoughts
Random thoughts on this first Monday of August:
By now you have probably heard about the latest shark sighting in Seaside Park. A 5 or 6 foot shark actually came right up to the beach at low tide on Friday before returning to the ocean and was captured on video which you can view on YouTube. Most seem to think it’s either a blue shark or thresher shark.
I think it’s a promotion because Shark Week debuted on the Discovery Channel last night…maybe someone from the network brought the shark here to hype
their programming.
Toms River National has reached the championship round of the New Jersey State Little League Tournament in Hamilton Township. The Mapletree Road
All-Stars eliminated Northfield 10-0 Sunday in a game that ended after four innings. Toms River will now face North Hunterdon National who they would have to beat twice to win the state title. The teams play at 7pm tonight and if necessary Tuesday evening. North Hunterdon beat Toms River 4-1 on Friday but in the two games since TR scored a total of 21 runs.
My guess is that part of being a good parent is being lucky in having good children. However if I’ve learned anything it’s that there is nothing more important than doing whatever you can to make sure your kids keep good company. We had a high school graduation party for my daughter over the weekend and not only were her friends very well-behaved many went out of their way to thank us for inviting them. There are plenty of good kids out there…they’re just not as noticeable as the bad ones.
Which brings me to Jersey Shore and Friday’s arrest of Snooki. Seaside Heights asked for these morons…and they have them. Good luck!
By now you have probably heard about the latest shark sighting in Seaside Park. A 5 or 6 foot shark actually came right up to the beach at low tide on Friday before returning to the ocean and was captured on video which you can view on YouTube. Most seem to think it’s either a blue shark or thresher shark.
I think it’s a promotion because Shark Week debuted on the Discovery Channel last night…maybe someone from the network brought the shark here to hype
their programming.
Toms River National has reached the championship round of the New Jersey State Little League Tournament in Hamilton Township. The Mapletree Road
All-Stars eliminated Northfield 10-0 Sunday in a game that ended after four innings. Toms River will now face North Hunterdon National who they would have to beat twice to win the state title. The teams play at 7pm tonight and if necessary Tuesday evening. North Hunterdon beat Toms River 4-1 on Friday but in the two games since TR scored a total of 21 runs.
My guess is that part of being a good parent is being lucky in having good children. However if I’ve learned anything it’s that there is nothing more important than doing whatever you can to make sure your kids keep good company. We had a high school graduation party for my daughter over the weekend and not only were her friends very well-behaved many went out of their way to thank us for inviting them. There are plenty of good kids out there…they’re just not as noticeable as the bad ones.
Which brings me to Jersey Shore and Friday’s arrest of Snooki. Seaside Heights asked for these morons…and they have them. Good luck!
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