All Posts in "Month: November 2023"

Wall Mounting a Flat Screen Television and Ceiling Speakers

Mounting Televisions Safely

Many people are getting tired of having a big entertainment stand taking up space in their living room holding the TV. This could take up space and give your living room a condensed look and feel. If you are looking to add space to your room and get rid of the entertainment stand, think of mounting your television to the wall. Many new flat screen TVs have a bracket that you can purchase that will allow you to attach them to the wall. Be careful because improper installation can send your new TV crashing to the floor. Here are some tips that will help you mount your television to the wall safely and allow you to have more space in your living room.

Before you decide to purchase the mounting brackets, look at the back of your LCD flat screen TV to make sure you can connect it to the wall via that method. If there is a bracket on the back you have nothing to worry about but if not you are going to need a different type of wall mount fitting. There are wall mounts that can even handle the old style sets that will let them be mounted on the wall. Careful observation will determine which style you need to attach your model to the wall in your home.

After you have the right brackets, find a wall that you wish to hang your device from, that will give the best viewing angle. Choose … Continue Reading ...

Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 30, 2023 in Tucson News
Choosing Your Daily To-Do Battles

A big mistake that we all make is we try to do them all, or don’t do them at all! Have you ever experienced this? 😂 I have.

I used to be I WANT TO FINISH EVERYTHING TODAY. Or I’m so tired, I don’t want to do anything, and a procrastination monster I became. All that changed when getting my life organized was a matter of survival. It became such a valuable life skill that even when my life doesn’t depend on it, I am still a to-do list person!

I read an article recently that people who live by to-do lists are decisive and they value their time. This is so true for me. I do this in my life and I also make sure that my clients follow this ‘rule’ in order to live their lives much more purposefully. This does not mean that I am a super-organized person or that I am rigid in how I do things.

One factor why I value my time is that I have come to realise that there is so much I want to do in my life and that 24 hours a day is barely any time. And if I do not get organized in how I use my time, I may just end up in the last hours of my life full of regrets. I do not want to end up way, so the next best thing is to take charge of what I can!

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Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 29, 2023 in Jacksonville Daily News
Different Uses And Aspects Of Tissue Paper In Daily Life

The modern world utilises paper in various ways. Apart from being used as carrying bags, notebooks, wrappers and raw material for DIY projects, paper is used for cleaning purpose and maintains hygiene in the form of tissue napkins. With the course of time, tissue paper napkin has become an important part of everyone’s daily life. People expect napkins of paper when they consume food. Know more about the uses and aspects of cheap tissue paper in daily life-

Disposable paper napkin

Papers made of tissue are used as disposable paper napkins. They are so common that they can be seen anywhere from the dining table to craft room. People love to use disposable paper napkins made of tissue fragranced with their favourite odour in the hot sun. Using a piece of tissue napkin is the best idea to clean all the dust, dirt and oil from the face within a few moments. Many women even use this napkin to remove their makeup when they are too busy to undergo the whole cleansing process. Overall, people cannot imagine their day without using tissue paper.

Paper napkins in restaurant

Who can forget that cool look of the dinner table in the restaurant where paper napkins are arranged in an attractive manner? Several restaurants and hotels prefer paper tissue napkins over cotton napkins. These napkins can be used in various ways such as dinner napkin made of paper, napkin pads made of paper and beverage napkin made of paper. Tissue napkins also help … Continue Reading ...

Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 27, 2023 in Jacksonville Daily News
Car Accidents Near Cooper City

Cooper City is a small city in Broward County, Florida, with a population of just under 30,000. With Davie to the North, Pembroke Pines to the South, and Hollywood to the East, Cooper City is a city many call home, but also a city many pass through to get to their destination.

As a small city, and once named one of the top towns in which to raise a family, Cooper City is considered safe. Still, it is no stranger to local car accidents. Furthermore, with larger cities like Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Davie just minutes away, the area is often plagued with motor vehicle accidents. In fact, Broward County has the second highest number of crashes in the state.

There were 380 accidents reported in Cooper City in 2015. Of those accidents, 4.21% were alcohol-related. In Pembroke Pines, Davie and Hollywood, a combined 9,800 more accidents were reported.*

Despite its small size compared to larger city areas like Fort Lauderdale, thousands of local residents are injured in automotive accidents.

Some of the most common injuries after a crash include:

  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Contusions
  • Head trauma
  • Whiplash
  • Broken bones

Whiplash is one of the most common auto accident injuries. This injury occurs when the neck is thrust forward and then back again against the headrest rapidly. The whipping motion can cause the neck muscles and ligaments to become strained, leading to pain, discomfort, and often, headaches.

What to Do After a Cooper City Car Crash
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Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 26, 2023 in Jacksonville Daily News
Top Ten Ways to Find SYNERGY in Your Life

Have you ever experienced the difference between life flowing, everything lending itself to more, and life stuck in the mud with every move being a chore? Having synergy in your life is that great energy when all the pieces come together, compliment each other and the next steps happen easily and effortlessly. Here are a few basic points to get your life flowing…

1. Plug in. Identify what gives you ENERGY in your life. Make a list of at least 5 things that give you energy. What do you love to do? To what do you find yourself naturally attracted? Know what these are, because they are your fuel and keep you charged.

2. Clean house. What is the clutter that is slowing you down? What are you tolerating? What are the cobwebs and dust that cloud your understanding of life? Make a list of everything you can think of and then challenge yourself to make it a priority to take care of the items, one at a time. You will notice taking time to handle what you were putting off will actually give you more energy and space to do the things that are really important in life.

3. Be authentic. Get in-line with your HEART & SOUL; the part that authentically represents you. Who you are. What you stand for. Your purpose for being on earth. The gifts you have to share. List these key passions (characteristics, traits, natural God-given gifts/talents that you want to share with the … Continue Reading ...

Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 25, 2023 in Chicago Breaking News
Top 10 Jerry Butler Hits

Jerry Butler was born in Sunflower, Mississippi in 1939. His family moved to Chicago in 1944. His interest in singing began by singing in church groups and with the Northern Jubilee Gospel Singers. Curtis Mayfield was also a member of that group.

Butler and Mayfield joined an R&B group, The Quails. But, in 1957, he and Mayfield would join another vocal group, The Roosters, with Sam Gooden and brothers, Arthur and Richard Brooks. In 1957, they changed their name to The Impressions and he would have only one major hit with them. Butler left the group in 1958 for a solo career. Mayfield would continue with The Impressions and have a string of hits.

He was dubbed “The Iceman” by Philadelphia disc jockey, Georgie Woods, who saw Butler perform there.

Butler also wrote many songs, including co-writing “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” with Otis Redding

Jerry Butler would have a successful solo career, scoring thirty-nine hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. On Billboard’s R&B charts, he would have three number one hits.

Here’s a look at Jerry Butler’s ten biggest pop hits according to the Billboard Top Pop Singles Charts.

1. Only The Strong Survive – 1969 – Written by Butler and Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, his biggest pop song would go to number one on the R&B charts. Elvis Presley and Billy Paul would do cover versions of this song.

2. Let it Be Me – 1964 – Here, Jerry teams up with soul singer Betty … Continue Reading ...

Amos Vanbrocklin by — November 24, 2023 in Chicago Breaking News