The National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network

OK - one more Hurricane Katrina animal rescue site and then tomorrow we move on to something else. Anatolian Shepherd's are BIG dogs and my petite friend Pat loooooves 'BIG DOGS'. Anyway, she had adopted a rescue from NARN and they gave her the info about going to Hattiesburg to help with the animal rescue operations there. So, today I'm posting their link and ask that you link in and take a look at these BIG, beautiful dogs - you may want to adopt one.

http://www.nasrn.com/

The Humane Society of the United States

Yesterday's post was in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina, and in particular the animal rescue that followed. Today's site is for the organization that ran the animal rescue that I worked at in Hattiesburg, MS. This site has an abundance of interesting info. Link in and get involved.

http://www.hsus.org/

Hurricane Katrina

Today is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and I am posting videos in remembrance of the Animal Rescue efforts in LA and MS. This one is especially for my friend Pat, who got me to go with her to MS and experience one of the best things I've ever done. Also, for Shelly who helped Pat and I get our wonderful 'Rescue Pets' - Champ, Bob and Ellie. Link in and try not to cry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csNEjnfGsTM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9ir40Rc1Rs

To Lose Weight Be Careful What You Drink

Who knew? According to this article from "Women's Health", an easy way to start to lose weight is to pay attention to what you drink. Link in and see what they suggest.

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100243909&GT1=31036

Intelligence For Your Life

Do you like "Intelligence For Your Life" on the radio? If so, go to today's site and click on 'The John Tesh Radio Show', there you can get much more of "Intelligence For Your Life". Link in and get more 'INTELLIGENCE'.

http://www.johntesh.com/

Psychology Today

Here is the web site for the magazine "Psychology Today". It is a good site, with good info. You can look up a wide range of topics, take tests, read psych basics or look up stuff in the diagnosis dictionary. Link in and 'get psyched'!

http://www.psychologytoday.com/

Shop Made in the USA

The Container Store is "The Original Storage and Organization Store". They have all kinds of interesting products for storage and to get you organized. Now they have added a Made in the USA boutique. Link in, get organized, buy made in the USA products.

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/index.jhtml?capStore=MAYBE&utm_medium=email&CATID=78676&utm_source=chth

Quotations

Looking for something to say on a subject? Trying to find who it was that said a famous quote? Link in and find the right words and who said what.

http://www.brainyquote.com/

Alzheimer's Association

Most of us know someone with Alzheimer's. If we are fortunate it is not someone in our family as this is a devastating disease to watch progress. Today's site is full of all kinds of info and is really worth a look. You can learn about the disease, learn how to live with it, join the cause or learn how the association can help. Link in, and if you can maybe make a donation.

http://www.alz.org/

Handmade

If you like things that are handmade then check out today's site. Billed as 'The place to buy and sell everything handmade'. Click on community and there is, news and articles and even live workshops and online classes. So link in and see what they've got.

http://www.etsy.com/

Mutt Lynch Winery

Do you like dogs? Do you like Wine? If you answered yes to both, then you will love today's site. Here is a couple who has merged their love of wine and dogs to bring us Mutt Lynch Winery. Link in and read all about their wine and support of animal organizations. Drink up, but remember - "Don't drink and drive."

http://www.muttlynchwinery.com/muttlynch/index.jsp

Free E-cards That Give Back

It is getting harder to find FREE e-cards everyday. So, today I refer back to my first post on 01/27/09 for "Free Donating". Don't remember it ? Then link in and refresh your recollection. http://dontthinklink.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-donations.html As I said in that post they have FREE e-cards you can send and they are really nice. So, link in, send a FREE e-card and make a FREE donation.

http://www.therainforestsite.com/clickToGive/selectecard.faces?siteId=4

Save Money - Quit Smoking

We all know that smoking is unhealthy and that it continues to get more and more expensive. Now, here is an interesting article from Forbes: "What You'll Save by Quitting Smoking:A look at the dollars kept by kicking the habit." Link in and think of all the things you can buy when you kick the habit.

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100220496&GT1=31020

Woodstock Turns 40

How many of you remember Woodstock???? OK, can you name the town where it was held????? Bethel, NY Whose farm was it on?????? Max Yasgur. Link in and see ABC's "Good Morning America" reminisce about this mega event that changed pop culture.

http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7896898

Travel Light

If you travel you'll want to check out today's site. It is not a blog, it is a reference guide for the art and science of traveling light. It has what to pack, what to pack it in, how to pack it, packing list and resources. Lots of useful info on this site and I like the name of it too. Link in before your next trip.

www.onebag.com

Learn It on the Web

Here is a great article by Yardena Arar in PCWorld telling us all about, "How to Learn Anything on the Web". Looking to start a business, get a degree or learn Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance? The Web has a class, video or tutorial to help you do it. link in and find out where to get started.

http://tech.msn.com/howto/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=20880180

Woodward Dream Cruise

Saturday 08-15-2009 is the actual date of "The Woodward Dream Cruise", but the cars are already cruising Woodward and people have got their chairs out and are lining Woodward from Ferndale to Pontiac. It is the ultimate for car enthusiasts, in the place that "put the world on wheels". If you have never been, then link in and see what you've been missing.

http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/

Check Out the Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6n-21fEmF4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6aQLJiwunc&feature=related

The Police will be there too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0hUW9YmRuM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64rw3IpW4zQ

Meteor Showers

"Wired Science" tells us to stay up past midnight tonight to catch the meteor showers at their peak. They also say that because of the moon it may be best to view between 9 and 11. There is also a link there for photographing stars. Link in and let us know if you got to see the showers.

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/08/perseids/

Dirty Jobs

I love this show and today's link is for the shows fan site. Check out Mike's resume, or submit a job idea, and don't forget to check the blog while you're there. Link in and see about those "Dirty Jobs".

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/dirtyjobs/dirtyjobs.html

While we are talking about "Dirty Jobs", link in to this story about how the recession has applicants lining up to apply for "Dirty Jobs". Link in and read about it.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/dirty-dangerous-and-in-demand.aspx

Recession 101 Billboards

Has anyone seen the 'Recession 101' billboards? They've been written about in the NY Times and CNN. They give an optimistic spin to the recession and come from the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. They are featured in about 30 states, particularly those hardest hit by the recession, like MI (which is where I've seen them.) Link in and see the 'brighter side to the recession.

http://www.oaaa.org/

Smokey the Bear

Happy 65th Birthday to Smokey the Bear. That's right Smokey turns 65 on 08-09-2009. Link in and learn about wildfires and "Remember Only you Can Prevent Wildfires!"

http://www.smokeybear.com/

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa3hy1_nbc-today-show-happy-birthday-to-sm_news?from=rss

Auto Repair

This is a good site for those of us who are novices when it comes to car repair. The 'Auto Repair Encyclopedia' is very helful and informative. Link in, so you'll have a better understanding of your vehicle and how it works.
www.repairpal.com

Twitter Alerts

For all you twitter tweeters. Keep track of conversations that mention you, your products, your company, anything, with hourly updates! You can even keep track of who's tweeting your website or blog. Today's site, TweetBeep has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times Link in and see who is tweeting you.

http://tweetbeep.com/

Your Body's Warning Signals

You've seen or at least heard of the movie "Doc Hollywood" with Michael J. Fox? Well, Neil Shulman, M.D. aka "The Real Doc Hollywood", author of the book and movie, presents today's site. Link in and click on symptoms and see what could be the cause.

www.redlightwarningsignals.com

Bonus, checkout the trailer for the movie "Doc Hollywood"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPUPQwxe9dk

Misplaced Cell Phone

Misplaced your cell? Enter your number at today's site and listen for the ring. It's free!!!!! And they make the following claim: "We do not keep a record of any numbers dialed!We have a hard enough time keeping track of our own things, let alone yours. Don't worry, your cell number is safe here." So if you can't find your phone link in and listen for the ring.

http://wheresmycellphone.com/

More Info on Cash for Clunkers

Looks like news of the death of "Cash for Clunkers" was premature. According to the official government site for the program, it is still operating and you can still turn in your 'clunker' and get money. Link in and find out more.

http://www.cars.gov/