A Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. An embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

If you don't send this to other people....Who cares?"

Ebay Customer Services

I am a Ebay shop owner and recently I had some issues with Ebay. Ebay is quite happy to take your money (often over £500 in fees per month) but its complaints resolution service is appalling.

There appear to be no UK based staff to resolve issues and the call center staff have no knowledge of UK consumer law.

A member of the Ebay staff was rude to me and lacked the ability to communicate effectively in UK English.

The complaint was made a week ago, I have phoned daily and every day I get told different things by the ebay staff.

After a week of loosing £200 per day, I am still no more informed than I was at the start of this process and my complaints have fallen upon deaf ears - no one has got back to me at all with an answer and I am no closer to getting a refund of my shop fees.

If this goes on for another week I will have no option but to take them to the small claims court.

I will keep you posted on how it goes.

Walker Bros Fitness - Outdoor Classes, Personal Training and Bootcamps

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Station road e4 - 3rd NIght - Violence Spreads to North Chingford

Here is a video I took minutes after a shop was broken into by 10 to 15 masked youths.

Getting Healthy - time to get a personal trainer?

It's not long now till I turn 30. I know it's just a number, but it got me thinking about my lifestyle. So for the month of August I will be avoiding alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy foods. I am now 7 days in and it is going reasonably well.

In addition to that I've saved a fortune. I was shocked to find that I spent over £200 per week on these three vices. Now the question is, what to do with my new found wealth?

I have decided to take the plunge and join a gym. Having done this several times before in the past and never having kept it up - I feel a different approach is required this time. Maybe it's time to get a personal trainer?

My friend Steve has been a personal trainer for several years now and I figured he would be a good person to ask for help.

I have decided to train with Steve near Moorgate as it is relatively easy to get to for each of us and the local facilities are great.

I'll keep you posted on how I progress with the assistance of a personal trainer. If you would like more information on Steve's business and his personal training business you can find out by clicking here.

Computer Repair in Chingford

Chingford Computer Services are a computer repair business based in East London. They service all makes of PC, Mac and Laptop. They also repair mobile phones.

Most repairs cost less than £50 and can be carried out whilst you wait or in your own home.

Visit the Chingford Computer Services website for more details.