FYI – 2/26/08

-Annually there are more than 73 million accidental injuries in the U.S., and open wounds and lacerations are the most common (nearly 18 million). -Falls account for more than 20% of lost time injuries, according to the BOLS.
-Back injuries are all too common: Think before you lift, avoid twisting while lifting, bend your knees and use your leg muscles to lift; and keep the load close to your body.

Life is all about the choices YOU Make
“You must learn to face the fact that you choose to do what you do, and that everything you do affects not only you but others.” –Holly Lisle

Winners vs. Losers
A winner says, “Let’s find out.” A loser says, “Nobody knows.”
If a winner makes a mistake, he says, “I was wrong.” Losers
say, “It wasn’t my fault.”
Winners go through a problem to deal with the issue, while losers
go around problems to avoid tough issues.
A winner says, “There ought to be a better way to do it.” A loser says, “That’s the way it’s always been done.”
Source: Good Stuff Vol. 4, No. 41

Amen
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." –Mario Andretti

Did you know?
-Apples, carrots and other crunchy fruits and vegetables need to be thoroughly chewed, which increases the flow of saliva and cleans the teeth.
-Bread crusts have more fiber than the rest of the bread loaf. Fiber is vital for digestion.
-The lifespan in the US has increased from 49 years in 1901 to an average of 77.2 years today. Here are some tips for a long happy life: eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid tobacco use; limit alcohol intake; get plenty of sleep; exercise regularly; visit your doctor routinely; and maintain a positive outlook on life. Source: Tank Times by Health Choice

Wise Words
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” –Abraham Lincoln

March is Save Your Vision Month
The AOA recommends visiting an eye care professional every 2 years. Persons over 60 should have an annual check up. If you are experiencing unexplained headaches, having trouble seeing at night, or experiencing difficulty reading small type you should have an eye exam. If your family has a history of diabetes or other diseases you may need an annual exam. Take care of your eyes…there is a lot your haven’t seen yet!

Quote of the Week
"If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and damn the consequences." — Lord Milner