Hut’s On Fire

by Dan Samaria
Publisher/GCC
Oct. 31, 2009

Do you know what “Joyology” means? It is the study of caring, sharing, and listening and Sacrifice.

This was written by Mr. Jeineke in 1975

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What is a Joyologist? A joyologist then would be one who studies joylogy. Frankly our world could use a great many joyologists whose mission in life is to actively research the effects of discussing and sharing joy. The research could branch out into how joy affects our careers, family lives, and friendships. The very act of doing the active research should spread jubilation throughout the world and bring about positive results. What a fun job!

All one needs to start with is to share the words joyism, joyology, and joyologist with others. Use the words daily and make them a part of the world’s vocabulary.

The upcoming year is going to challenge us all. Here is something we need to think, this is from an unknown reader. It is called: Hut’s On Fire

 

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, Uninhabited Island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Everyday he Scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his Little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst Had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief and anger He cried out, “God! How could you do this to me?”

Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship Approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! “How did you know I was here?,” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

The Moral of This Story:
It’s easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn’t
lose heart, because God is at work in our lives…. even In the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time Your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a Smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.

 

Source: Joyology

VACCINES KILL INNOCENT CHILDREN! -Thousands of Children are Murdered Each Year by Vaccines

What Do You Do Fire in Your Home?

By Arthur
Oct. 29, 2009

Editor’s Note:  We hope you will sit down with your kids amd watch Arthur on PBS. As he gives helpful tips for you and your kids. We would like to know what you think. dan@youngchronicle.com

 

On April 9th, there was a fire at my school. It was pretty scary, but everything turned out okay.

Have you ever wondered what you would do if there were a fire in your home? I have. Here are some important prevention and safety tips I learned.

 

Be Smart

1. Don’t touch matches. Stay away from lighters and candles, too.
2. Don’t touch radiators or heaters. Ask a grown-up to turn a heater on or off for you. Don’t stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, either.
3. Don’t play with electrical cords. And don’t stick anything into an electrical socket.
4. Don’t play around in the kitchen. If you want to cook something, be sure to check with a grown-up first.
5. Don’t put anything over a lamp. Things thrown over a lamp (like blankets or clothing) could catch fire.

 

Be Prepared

1. Make an escape plan. Work with your family to plan how to get out of your home if there is a fire.
2. Plan two ways out of every room. The first way out should be a door.
3. Choose a meeting place. Pick a safe and easy-to-remember spot outside your home where you will meet your family after you get out.
4. Practice! Every escape path needs to be planned and practiced with grown-ups.
5. Test smoke alarms. Help grown-ups remember to test smoke alarms monthly and to put in new batteries twice a year when the clocks change.

If there is a fire:

 

Be Safe

1. Get out fast! When you hear the loud beep of the smoke alarm, get out of the house. Never hide or take time to grab your belongings or pets.
2. Follow your escape plan. After all, you’ve been practicing!
3. Feel a door before you open it. If it is hot, there may be fire on the other side. Try to get out another way.
4. Stay low to the floor. Since smoke rises, the safest air for breathing is down low.
5. Call 9-1-1 or the fire department. Be sure to do this after you get out of the house. Remember: Only call 9-1-1 if there is a real emergency.
6. Stay out! Once you’re out, stay out. Don’t go back for anything!

Stop, Drop, and Roll. If your clothing catches fire, remember to stop where you are and drop to the ground. Cover your face and mouth with your hands, and roll over and over until the flames are out.

I got most of this stuff from the United States Fire Administration’s Kids Page, and some from the National Fire Protection Association Web site. You can talk to your parents or teachers about fire safety, too.

I also learned a lot from some third graders who interviewed four of their local firefighters. They even sent me some great pictures. Check them out!

Source: Arthur

Picture of the Day – Sunrise this Morning!!!

 

By Dan Simpson
Oct. 28, 2009

Editor’s Note: This was sent to us on our facebook, by one of our friends. It is from his Wall Photos Album. I wish we could see this every morning when we wake up.

If you have a phot or video that you would like us to showcase in our Picture of the Day. You can e-mail it to dan@youngchronicle.com

5 Year Bodybuilder in Record Books After TV Stunt

By Daily Mail
Oct. 26, 2009

A muscle-bound boy has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records after performing an incredible physical stunt.

Romanian Giuliano Stroe, five, has been training since the age of two in Italy – where he lives with his family – and now the hard work has finally paid off.

He was entered into the record books earlier this year after performing some impressive ‘hand-walking’ skills to a panel of judges and an astonished audience on an Italian TV show .

The exceptional pre-schooler performed the fastest ever 10m hand walk with a weight ball between his legs to the delight of the studio audience.

And he has now become an internet hit after hundreds of thousands of people watched a clip of him performing the stunt on YouTube.

Father Iulian Stroe, 33, said: ‘He has been going to the gym with me ever since he was born. I always took him with me when I went training.’

He added there is no danger of the youngster harming himself, saying: ‘I have been training hard all my life myself.

‘He is never allowed to practice on his own, he is only a child and if he gets tired we go and play.’

Giuliano, the oldest of four children, says his stardom has not gone to his head and he still enjoys normal kids stuff like painting, watching cartoons and playing in the park when he is not weightlifting.

But it seems he has picked up a taste for fame during his incredible exploits, revealing he enjoys it when he is applauded after performing.

It sparks memories of Richard Sandrak, who, after his father trained him to become a bodybuilder, aged just three in 1995, was declared The Strongest Boy In The World.

Nicknamed Little Hercules, Ukrainian-born Richard could bench press 210 pounds at the age of six after undergoing a strict regime.

After moving to the U.S., he became a movie star, starring in Tiny Tarzan, after his fitness schedule attracted media attention.

Interviewed this year, Richard, now 16, said that he had lost interest in working out.
Source: Daily Mail

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Mom When Can I Get A Cell Phone?

 

By Mary L. Gavin, MD
Oct. 24, 2009

The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as an issue of safety and convenience. For instance, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. Likewise, it can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.

If you do get a cell phone, work out some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone. Also hammer out some other details: When can you use your phone? When must the phone be turned off? And what will you do if someone calls you too often or leaves a mean message for you?

You’ll also want to make sure you take care of this new item in your life. Have a routine for keeping it charged and storing it in the same place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. We know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!
Source: Kids Health

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Halloween Be Safe

by Alexander
Oct. 25, 2009

 

 

Dear Alexander,

(Q) What do you like best about Halloween?

 

(A) That’s easy! I love spending time with my friends.

I also love the adventure of going trick-or-treating. It’s perfect: You get together with your group of friends, plan your strategy, and then head out into the neighborhood, looking for goodies!

Of course, I have to be careful. Anything with peanuts will give me a reaction! So I take candy but leave it wrapped in my bag. If anyone offers me unwrapped food, I tell them “No, thanks, I have a peanut allergy.” When I get home, my parents and I sort out the safe candies and give the rest to my friends.

Good luck!

Your friend,

Alexander the Elephant   

 

 

Editor’s Note: The information above is not designed to take the place of a doctor’s instructions. Patients are urged to contact a doctor for specific information regarding guidelines for care.

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Source: Food Allergy

 

Italian Chicken

By Better Homes
Oct. 22, 2009

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 6 to 7 hours (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high)
 

Ingredients

• 1/2  of a medium head cabbage, cut into wedges (about 12 ounces)
• 1  medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1  4 1/2-ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2  tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2  to 2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), skinned
• 2  cups purchased meatless spaghetti sauce
•   Grated Parmesan cheese
•   Hot cooked pasta (optional)

Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine cabbage wedges, onion, and mushrooms. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken pieces on vegetables. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken.
 

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 300,
• Total Fat (g) 9,
• Saturated Fat (g) 3,
• Cholesterol (mg) 94,
• Sodium (mg) 662,
• Carbohydrate (g) 24,
• Fiber (g) 4,
• Protein (g) 35,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Better Homes

 

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Dutch Pumpkin Bars

 

By This Little Piggy
Oct. 23, 2009

A yummy alternative to pumpkin pie, and you can jazz it up with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you wish. An ideal finale for a festiv

 

Servings:         18

Prep time:       15 minutes

Cook time:      1 hour

Total time:       1 hour, 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
3/4 c. butter
4 eggs
1 15 oz. can of pumpkin
1/4 c. sweetened condensed milk
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease bottom only of 9″ x 13” baking dish.

Measure out 1 cup of yellow cake mix and set aside in a small bowl.

Melt 1/2 c. of butter in the microwave, then mix with the remaining cake mix and 1 egg. Pour into bottom of greased baking dish and spread evenly in a thin layer.

Mix the pumpkin, 3 eggs, sweetened evaporated milk, 1/2 c. of brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour into baking dish on top of the yellow cake layer and spread evenly.

Mix the remaining 1 c. cake mix with 1/2 c. brown sugar and 1/4 c. softened butter to create pea-sized streusel crumbs. Scatter streusel crumbs over the pumpkin layer.

Bake for 1 hour. When cool, cut into squares.

Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream.

 

Source: Mixing Bowl

 

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Teen Charged with Elizabeth Olten Murder

by AP
Oct. 23, 2009

ST. MARTINS, Mo. — Authorities have charged a 15-year-old with first-degree murder for the death of 9-year-old girl in central Missouri.

Cole County Juvenile Court Administrator Michael County said Saturday that the 15-year-old is being detained for the death of Elizabeth Olten.

Police did not release the teen’s gender or name.

Elizabeth’s body was found Friday — two days after she vanished — after the suspect led police to a wooded area near her home west of Jefferson City.

Cole County Sheriff Greg White said Saturday that the girl was found in an area that had previously been searched but she had been “very well concealed.”

White said Elizabeth was acquainted with the suspect but declined to elaborate.

Source: Fox News

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