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January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019 - Keep Walking!
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to look at signs you’ll live to be 100 years old.
Here’s number eight:
You strengthen your legs - Lower-body strength translates into good balance, flexibility, and endurance. As you get older, those attributes are key to reducing your risk of falls and injuries - particularly hip fractures, which often quickly lead to declining health. Up to 20% of hip-fracture patients die within 1 year because of complications from the trauma. "Having weak thigh muscles is the number one predictor of frailty in old age," says Robert Butler, MD, president of the International Longevity Center–USA in New York City.
So, take a short walk or do some other type of exercise that will strengthen you legs.
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Here’s number eight:
You strengthen your legs - Lower-body strength translates into good balance, flexibility, and endurance. As you get older, those attributes are key to reducing your risk of falls and injuries - particularly hip fractures, which often quickly lead to declining health. Up to 20% of hip-fracture patients die within 1 year because of complications from the trauma. "Having weak thigh muscles is the number one predictor of frailty in old age," says Robert Butler, MD, president of the International Longevity Center–USA in New York City.
So, take a short walk or do some other type of exercise that will strengthen you legs.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com/home.html - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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December 27, 2018
December 27, 2018 - Live to be 100 - Learn and Stay connected
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to look at signs you’ll live to be 100 years old.
Here’s number seven:
You stay connected and keep learning. Learning Twitter or Skype to help keep brain cells young and healthy, says Sherri Snelling, senior director for Evercare (part of United-Healthcare), a group that sponsors an annual poll of US centenarians. Many of the oldest Americans send emails, Google lost friends, and even date online. Researchers say using the latest technology helps keep us not only mentally spry but socially engaged: "Stay connected to friends, family, and current events, and you feel vital and relevant," says Snelling.
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Here’s number seven:
You stay connected and keep learning. Learning Twitter or Skype to help keep brain cells young and healthy, says Sherri Snelling, senior director for Evercare (part of United-Healthcare), a group that sponsors an annual poll of US centenarians. Many of the oldest Americans send emails, Google lost friends, and even date online. Researchers say using the latest technology helps keep us not only mentally spry but socially engaged: "Stay connected to friends, family, and current events, and you feel vital and relevant," says Snelling.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com/home.html - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018 - THE FIRST AMERICAN CHRISTMAS from General George Washington via our friends at American Revoution.Org
"Gen McDougall
Head Quarters, Newtown 28th December 1776.
I have yours of the 22th and am sorry that Affairs bore so bad an Aspect in your Quarter at that time. But I hope that the late Success at Trenton on the 26th and the Consequence of it, will change the face of Matters not only there but every where else. I crossed over to Jersey the Evening of the 25th about 9 miles above Trenton with upwards of 2000 Men and attacked three Regiments of Hessians consisting of fifteen hundred Men about 8 o'Clock next Morning. Our Men pushed on with such Rapidity that they soon carried four pieces of Cannon out of Six, Surrounded the Enemy and obliged 30 Officers and 886 privates to lay down their Arms without firing a Shot. Our Loss was only two Officers and two or three privates wounded. The Enemy had between 20 and 30 killed. We should have made the whole of them prisoners, could Genl. Ewing have passed the Delaware at Trenton and got in their Rear, but the ice prevented him. I am informed that Count Donnop with the remainder of the Army below Trenton, decamped immediately upon this News, and is on his march towards South Amboy. Generals Mifflin, Ewing and Cadwallader have already passed over to Jersey with a Capital Force and I shall follow with the Continental Regiments as soon as they have recovered from the late Fatigue which was indeed very great.
I hope you, Sir, GenI. Maxwell to whom I have wrote, Colo. Vose, Colo. Ford and every Gentleman who is well affected will exert themselves in encouraging the Militia and assuring them that nothing is wanting, but for them to lend a hand, and driving the Enemy from the whole province of Jersey
Pray watch the motions of the Enemy, and if they incline to retreat or advance, harass their Rear and Flanks But at all Events endeavour to collect a Body of men to be ready to join me, or act otherwise as occasion may be.
Your son was mentioned among the first of our prisoners that I demanded in Exchange, but Genl. Howe (or Mr. Loring in his Absence) Sent out others than those I demanded. I have remonstrated to him upon this head and have assured him that I will send in no more prisoners till he sends out the paroles of the Officers taken in Canada.
I am dear Sir
Your most obt Servt
G. Washington"
Trenton, and the followup victory at Princeton on 3 January 1777, caused the British to abandon their forward posts in New Jersey. By going into winter quarters at Morristown after the Battle of Princeton, Washington threatened supply lines and thereby swept the enemy from the state. Dwindling support for the cause of liberty was reversed, and strengthening of the diminished army ranks occured. Coupled with Benedict Arnold's action at Valcour island, the Americans were able to continue into the campaigns of 1777.
Aside from the obligatory reports to John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress, Washington is only known to have written eight letters describing in any detail this battle that changed the course of World History. All but the one above are in public institutions. This one, signed by the Great General but with text in the hand of his aide, Tench Tilghman, came on the market in 1997. The asking price? $350,000.00. Needless to say, your webmaster did not submit a bid.
P S.: The son referenced in the letter, Lt. Ranald S. McDougall, who had been captured in Canada, was exchanged a few weeks later.
Merry Christmas friends, Max
Head Quarters, Newtown 28th December 1776.
I have yours of the 22th and am sorry that Affairs bore so bad an Aspect in your Quarter at that time. But I hope that the late Success at Trenton on the 26th and the Consequence of it, will change the face of Matters not only there but every where else. I crossed over to Jersey the Evening of the 25th about 9 miles above Trenton with upwards of 2000 Men and attacked three Regiments of Hessians consisting of fifteen hundred Men about 8 o'Clock next Morning. Our Men pushed on with such Rapidity that they soon carried four pieces of Cannon out of Six, Surrounded the Enemy and obliged 30 Officers and 886 privates to lay down their Arms without firing a Shot. Our Loss was only two Officers and two or three privates wounded. The Enemy had between 20 and 30 killed. We should have made the whole of them prisoners, could Genl. Ewing have passed the Delaware at Trenton and got in their Rear, but the ice prevented him. I am informed that Count Donnop with the remainder of the Army below Trenton, decamped immediately upon this News, and is on his march towards South Amboy. Generals Mifflin, Ewing and Cadwallader have already passed over to Jersey with a Capital Force and I shall follow with the Continental Regiments as soon as they have recovered from the late Fatigue which was indeed very great.
I hope you, Sir, GenI. Maxwell to whom I have wrote, Colo. Vose, Colo. Ford and every Gentleman who is well affected will exert themselves in encouraging the Militia and assuring them that nothing is wanting, but for them to lend a hand, and driving the Enemy from the whole province of Jersey
Pray watch the motions of the Enemy, and if they incline to retreat or advance, harass their Rear and Flanks But at all Events endeavour to collect a Body of men to be ready to join me, or act otherwise as occasion may be.
Your son was mentioned among the first of our prisoners that I demanded in Exchange, but Genl. Howe (or Mr. Loring in his Absence) Sent out others than those I demanded. I have remonstrated to him upon this head and have assured him that I will send in no more prisoners till he sends out the paroles of the Officers taken in Canada.
I am dear Sir
Your most obt Servt
G. Washington"
Trenton, and the followup victory at Princeton on 3 January 1777, caused the British to abandon their forward posts in New Jersey. By going into winter quarters at Morristown after the Battle of Princeton, Washington threatened supply lines and thereby swept the enemy from the state. Dwindling support for the cause of liberty was reversed, and strengthening of the diminished army ranks occured. Coupled with Benedict Arnold's action at Valcour island, the Americans were able to continue into the campaigns of 1777.
Aside from the obligatory reports to John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress, Washington is only known to have written eight letters describing in any detail this battle that changed the course of World History. All but the one above are in public institutions. This one, signed by the Great General but with text in the hand of his aide, Tench Tilghman, came on the market in 1997. The asking price? $350,000.00. Needless to say, your webmaster did not submit a bid.
P S.: The son referenced in the letter, Lt. Ranald S. McDougall, who had been captured in Canada, was exchanged a few weeks later.
Merry Christmas friends, Max
December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018 - Live to be 100 - don’t commute
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to look at signs you’ll live to be 100 years old.
Here’s number six:
You have a traffic-free commute - That bodes well for your heart: According to a new German study, patients who suffered from heart attacks were three times more likely to have been in traffic shortly before symptoms began. While the exact link can’t yet be determined, scientists hypothesize that the combination of air pollution from oncoming cars and stress could be increasing heart attack risk.
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Here’s number six:
You have a traffic-free commute - That bodes well for your heart: According to a new German study, patients who suffered from heart attacks were three times more likely to have been in traffic shortly before symptoms began. While the exact link can’t yet be determined, scientists hypothesize that the combination of air pollution from oncoming cars and stress could be increasing heart attack risk.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com/home.html - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
Thanks for playing along, Max josephmaxlewis.com/home.html
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018 - The one and only!
Friends We’re at the end of our list of movies about dogs and I saved the best for last. And the best is . . .
Lassie of course!
The dog movie that started them all! The 1943 movie "Lassie Come Home" centers on the profound bond between a young boy, Joe Carraclough, and his rough collie, Lassie. The MGM film was the first of many movies and TV shows focused on lovable Lassie. The canine character appeared in seven more sequels, the most recent being 2005's "Lassie."
Next week is Christmas, but after that we’ll take a look at some of the most common dog sounds and what they mean.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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Lassie of course!
The dog movie that started them all! The 1943 movie "Lassie Come Home" centers on the profound bond between a young boy, Joe Carraclough, and his rough collie, Lassie. The MGM film was the first of many movies and TV shows focused on lovable Lassie. The canine character appeared in seven more sequels, the most recent being 2005's "Lassie."
Next week is Christmas, but after that we’ll take a look at some of the most common dog sounds and what they mean.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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December 11, 2018
December 11, 2018 - Fox and Hound
Friends We’re almost at the end of our list of movies about dogs. Last week was "Best in Show" This week, remember:
"The Fox and the Hound" is sort of a new age animated movie with human like characters and vivid animation. The 1981 Disney film tells the story of a red fox named Tod and a hound dog named Copper who struggle to preserve their friendship despite their emerging instincts and social pressure to become enemies.
Be sure to check in next week for the last, but not least dog movie we’ll look at.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
Thanks for playing along, Max josephmaxlewis.com
"The Fox and the Hound" is sort of a new age animated movie with human like characters and vivid animation. The 1981 Disney film tells the story of a red fox named Tod and a hound dog named Copper who struggle to preserve their friendship despite their emerging instincts and social pressure to become enemies.
Be sure to check in next week for the last, but not least dog movie we’ll look at.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
Thanks for playing along, Max josephmaxlewis.com
December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018 - Live to be 100
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to look at signs you’ll live to be 100 years old.
Here’s number four:
You feel 13 years younger than you are - That's what older people in good health said in a recent survey of more than 500 men and women age 70 and older. "Feeling youthful is linked to better health and a longer life," says researcher Jacqui Smith, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. "It can improve optimism and motivation to overcome challenges, which helps reduce stress and boost your immune system and ultimately lowers your risk of disease."
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Here’s number four:
You feel 13 years younger than you are - That's what older people in good health said in a recent survey of more than 500 men and women age 70 and older. "Feeling youthful is linked to better health and a longer life," says researcher Jacqui Smith, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. "It can improve optimism and motivation to overcome challenges, which helps reduce stress and boost your immune system and ultimately lowers your risk of disease."
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018 - Blogs on Dogs - Movie Edition
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to remember movies about dogs. Last week was "Marley & Me" This week, remember:
"Best in Show" a mockumentary that pokes fun at the world of prestigious dog shows. The 2000 comedy follows five participants in a dog show and focuses on the slightly surreal interactions between the owners, handlers and pets as they travel to the show and compete. "Best in Show" is even more impressive once you know that the all-star cast improvised much of the dialogue in the flick.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
Thanks for playing along, Max josephmaxlewis.com
"Best in Show" a mockumentary that pokes fun at the world of prestigious dog shows. The 2000 comedy follows five participants in a dog show and focuses on the slightly surreal interactions between the owners, handlers and pets as they travel to the show and compete. "Best in Show" is even more impressive once you know that the all-star cast improvised much of the dialogue in the flick.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
Thanks for playing along, Max josephmaxlewis.com
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018 - Blogs on Dogs - Movie Edition
Friends - For the next few weeks we’re going to remember movies about dogs. Last week was "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale." This week, remember:
I read the book "Marley & Me" as soon as it came out and the movie is a real tear jerker. It’s a great movie. The 2008 movie tells the story of journalist Johnny Grogan (played by Owen Wilson) and the 13 years he and his family spent with their mischievous yellow Labrador retriever, Marley. The comedy-drama film, which is based on the memoir of the same name and co-starred Jennifer Aniston, scored big at the box office, setting a record for the largest Christmas Day box-office haul ever (at the time) with $14.75 million in ticket sales. "Marley & Me" went on to rake in $247 million during its run.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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I read the book "Marley & Me" as soon as it came out and the movie is a real tear jerker. It’s a great movie. The 2008 movie tells the story of journalist Johnny Grogan (played by Owen Wilson) and the 13 years he and his family spent with their mischievous yellow Labrador retriever, Marley. The comedy-drama film, which is based on the memoir of the same name and co-starred Jennifer Aniston, scored big at the box office, setting a record for the largest Christmas Day box-office haul ever (at the time) with $14.75 million in ticket sales. "Marley & Me" went on to rake in $247 million during its run.
If you’d like to read the conspiracy thriller “Black Site” for FREE, the “Shop Now” button above will take you to my website - josephmaxlewis.com - then page down to the bottom and click on the link. Its in PDF.
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