Fat Kids & Adults

There's an article in todays newspaper about obesity in children. Now they want to give them cholesterol medication, fat free milk (then they'll complain of brittle bones) and what have you.Anyone think of lowering their caloric intake and and getting them to do some physical activity on a daily basis? Granted thanks to lawyers and lawsuits pick -up games of baseball, football, dodge ball and the like don't exist. I don't think they've outlawed playing tag or going for walks or runs yet. In my mind outside of the small 5-10% of people who have a metabolic problem (or are on certain medications) the reason the rest of them be they kids or adults are morbidly or grossly obese is because they eat to much and don't do anything because they are lazy. Get up to answer the phone instead of keeping it with you anything to move a little.I can still get into my uniform from '82. No I don't go to gyms or workout. I stay active, I go on the walking path when I can, I walk my dogs, I cut my lawn (not with a riding lawn mower) I do my own yard work. In parking lots I park far away so I have to walk. I watch what I eat and when, the bigger meal you have before you go to bed the fatter you get. The biggest meal should be breakfast so you can burn the calories before you lie down. I read that after you turn 30 your body doesn't metabolize food the same way so if you want to stay the same weight you have to maintain the same activity and eat less.If your not one of the 5-10% stop whining the problem is YOU you are lazy stop eating and do some exercise.
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4 day work week for government?

The Record Journal today reports some towns are considering going to a 4 day work week to save fuel costs for the town. Someone said some towns could save up to $50000 a year in fuel costs. The only people who should be driving constantly should be the cops, followed by fire and ambulance. If by stopping non emergency personnel from driving 1 day a week you can save that much you have little to no grasp on budgets or financial responsibility. If the officials feel that these people don't need to be on the road 5 days don't have them on the road, have them in the office available to help the public. Please don't even tell me by closing the buildings you will save on heating and cooling they don't shut off any of that. I keep my house at 65 during the winter why don't public buildings do the same, and in the summer 78 that would save a lot of money right there. I'll combine this with another vent. Public offices tax, zoning, town clerk etc. should work 11a to 8p to allow the taxpayers of the town to do business with the town without having to take time off from work. We pay the salaries and all the bills so we shouldn't have to lose money or time from work to do our business with the town, this should not be on overtime it should be the normal hours, remember the town hall is a service business just like any retail store and should be available to the taxpayers just as a retail store is available to it's customers.

Motorcycle Manners and Dress Code

I'll start this with a public service announcement of sorts.If you are going to start riding a motorcycle or scooter because of the gas mileage, TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION (MSF) BEGINNER RIDERS COURSE. They are given at the community colleges so just call and sign up the cost is about $150 and worth every penny. This applies to those of you who are buying a 49cc scooter because you don't need a license you have the same risks as those on full dressed Harley's. Those who last rode when "Easy Rider" was first released, your skills are rusty there are more cages on the road take the course.Now for the vent.Dress like a biker. Plaid Bermuda shorts and white tee shirts don't cut it. We don't wear our leather and chains to your golf courses or tennis courts so show some respect. Also one 3rd degree burn on your leg from the pipes will show you the error of your ways.This doesn't apply to crotch rocket riders. You guys have your own style and your not right in the head anyway.Manners on the road. Wave to other bikers, extend your left hand slightly out and down, the passenger can also wave. When you see a broken down bike (you can usually tell by the body language) if they're alone pull over and ask if they need help even if it's only to use your cell phone. Remember you are part of a brother and sisterhood this is what separates us from the cagers.So take the course learn how to dress with pride as a biker and show some manners out there and you'll have years of happy memories.Ride Safe and Free
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