STR - Checking for signs of a stroke

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue..

If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other,
that is also an indication of a stroke.

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) .she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

The Box Office

While the C-5 was turning over its engines, a female crewman gave the G.I.s on board the usual information regarding seat belts, emergency exits, etc.
Finally, she said, 'Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to Afghanistan '

An old MSgt. sitting in the eighth row thought to himself, 'Did I hear her right? Is the captain a woman? '

When the attendant came by he said 'Did I understand you right ? Is the captain a woman?'

'Yes,'! said the attendant, 'In fact, this entire crew is female.'

'My God,' he said, 'I wish I had two double scotch and sodas. I don't know what to think with only women up there in the cockpit.'

'That's another thing, Sergeant,' said the crew member, 'We No Longer Call It The Cockpit'
'It's The Box Office.'

'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll create a life. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.'

Sip n' Shop

I went to Sip n' Shop tonight. It was great! I got great deals scarfs for $3, Tupperware on Clearance and Mary Kay. I even got a free makeover. They had "Pole Fitness" demonstrations, tons of handbags and jewelry on display. Great music, nice people and a good atmosphere.

What is Sip n' Shop?




Sip n' Shop is the ULTIMATE shopping event for women! This Girls Night Out event is perfect for women 21 and over who love shopping, sipping, sampling, and socializing. Women should expect to have plenty of fun at "Sip n' Shop", because it just doesn't get any better than hanging out with the girls, having a cocktail, and shopping all under one roof! Expect a really great vibe filled with awesome music, relaxing complimentary pamper services, scrumptious cocktails, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, great give-a-ways, and unique designer deals from our 15+ vendors. Our emerging designers carry everything from jewelry, apparel, cosmetics, bath and body, accessories, candy couture and more! Also, the costs of the merchandise being sold, is significantly less than normal retail prices.

Don't miss out on this fabulous event...Get your tickets today and save!





Get your tickets now & save!



Ticket prices on line:

1 for $12

2 for $20

***ONLINE TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED***



*pre-sale ticket price includes our famous Sip n' Shop swag bag worth $50 or more!

*complimentary hors d'oeuvres!

*complimentary pamper treatments!

*Free raffle give-a-ways

*complimentary gift wrap

*$3 drink specials!



Ticket prices at the door: $20 each

At the door ticket price includes complimentary food, pamper treatments, & gift wrap, give-a-ways, & drink specials.

(however, swag bags are not guaranteed to be available)

Location:

The Courtyard Marriott

11525 Mission Vista Drive

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(On 4th street behind BJ's Restaurant)



Time:

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.



Date:

Friday

December 4, 2009
Sip n' Shop

Designers
* Ardyss International

* Scentsy Wickless Candles

* Springcart Boutique

* Scentsational Soaps

* She Makes Scents

* Brace Yourself Boutique

* Miche Bags

* Cookie Lee Jewelry

* Passion Parties

* Gigi Hill

* Deeply Rooted Apparel

* ChanCal

* Tracey Abrose W.R.A.P

* Tupperware

* Honey Child Designs

* Nana Queens

* Mary Kay Cosmetics

* Erama Custom Designs

* Individual Expressions

* Dove Chocolate Discoveries

* Relax and Wax

* Dandyline Fashions

* Purple Pockets

* 2nd Street Press

* Ebony Art Gallery

* Silpada Jewelry

* Dahlia's Boutique

* Rally Babe

* You are So Beautiful Conferences

* The Toi Box

* Peggy's Creations

* Motives

* Premier Designs

* The Duchess Club

* Satin Dollz
Sip n' Shop

Swag Bag Participants
* l'Amore Intimo

* Brace Yourself Boutique

* Cookie Lee Jewelry

* Passion Parties

* Miche Bags

* Mark.

* Mary Kay

* I.E. Style Magazine

* My Pretty Pink Box

* Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry
Sip n' Shop

Sponsors
* Brace Yourself Boutique

* Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (Inland Empire Chapter)

* Erama Custom Massage & Stone Therapy

* Starbucks Coffee Company (Ontario, CA)

Vendors, sponsors, and swag bag participants added almost daily!
Do you create, design, or sell unique, trendy, or designer items? If so, we'd like to speak to you! We are seeking stationery, apparel, shoes, and accessory vendors...if that's you and you'd like to vend at Sip n' Shop, email us!
Interested in becoming a vendor, or a corporate sponsor?

If so, contact us via email at info@BraceYourselfBoutique.com for more details.
Fashionista's should expect the ULTIMATE evening out for women &...
• The opportunity to network & meet fabulous fashionista's like yourself.

• An alternative atmosphere for an evening out with your girlfriends.

• Awesome shopping deals from several independent designers.

• Pamper sessions and private consultations.

• Fabulous give-a-ways and freebies.

• Swag bags valued at $50 or more.

• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

• Complimentary gift wrap station.

• Delicious specialty cocktails and more!

Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: November 17, 2009
RE: Gala Christmas Party


I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House.
There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols... feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus!
A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM. Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets.
This gathering is only for employees!
Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!


Merry Christmas to you and your family,


Patty
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Company Memo
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: November 18, 2009
RE: Gala Holiday Party


In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year.
However, from now on, we’re calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians and to those still celebrating Reconciliation Day.
There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols will be sung.
We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.
Happy now?


Happy Holidays to you and your family,


Patty
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Company Memo
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: November 18, 2009
RE: Holiday Party


Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, you didn't sign your name...
I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only", you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this?

Somebody?

And sorry, but forget about the gift exchange, no gifts are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and the executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.
REMEMBER: NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.


Patty
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Company Memo
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: November 18, 2009
RE: Generic Holiday Party


What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20th begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours.
There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work?
Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet, and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms.
Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men; each group will have their own table.
Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table.
To the person asking permission to cross dress, the Grill House asks that no cross-dressing be allowed, apparently because of concerns about confusion in the restrooms. Sorry.
We will have booster seats for short people.
Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet.
I am sorry to report that we cannot control the amount of salt used in the food. The Grill House suggests that people with high blood pressure taste a bite first.
There will be fresh "low sugar" fruits as dessert for diabetics, but the restaurant cannot supply "no sugar" desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Patty
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Company Memo
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All F*%^ing Employees
DATE: November 18, 2009
RE: The F*%^ing Holiday Party
I've had it with you vegetarian creeps!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f*%^ing salad bar, including organic tomatoes.
But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW!
The rest of you f*%^ing wierdos can kiss my *ss. I hope you all have a rotten holiday!
Drive drunk and die,
The B*tch from H*ll!!!
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Company Memo
FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE: November 19, 2009
RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Smith a speedy recovery from her recent nervous breakdown and I'll continue to forward your cards to her at the asylum.
In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Whatever!
Joan

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As the Director of Human Resource where I work I felt Patty's pain as I read this "Joke" people don't understand that this really happens. That's proably why companies stop doing anything nice for the employee's. You will always find at least one person who complains.

Random Thoughts

* Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
* I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
* There is a great need for sarcasm font.
* I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
* I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
* I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
* How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
* I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
* Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
* I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
* I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
* Bad decisions make good stories
* You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
* Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
* There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
* I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my thirty page insurance policy that I swear I did not make any changes to.
* While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
* I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
* I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
* Why is a school zone 15 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
* Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
* It should probably be called Unplanned Parenthood.
* I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
* Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what do to with it.
* I wonder if cops ever get ticked off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
* I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
* I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with liquor than with "Kay".