Business takes a stand against animal cruelty

Hi All,

I thought I'd pass this along. I got this from a member of the local dog training club.

Dicks Sporting Goods has made the decision not to sell shirts with Michael Vick's Number on them. Please call to thank them at 1.877.846.9997. Dial 3 and speak with a representative or dial 2 and then 0 and thank the operator. They are keeping track of the calls made and will make the number public at a later date. I called and it is true. I spoke with the rep and he thanked me for calling to support them in this endeavor.

They are the ones who need thanked for taking a stand against the actions of this man against not only his dogs but all animals.

Support Dicks Sporting Goods any way you can.

You Just Never Know..Always be prepared!

I took my new car in to service today and on a whim pulled out a Dove Chocolate Catalog and gave it to my Service Advisor, she was so excited and wants to book a party or two. You just never know when you will hit someones hot spot and have the opportunity to show off the great products from Dove Chocolate Discoveries. During the conversation I also found out the other Service Advisor is looking for a puppy and I just happened to know about a puppy who needs a new happy home. Hooked them up and hopefully both will find what they want in each other.

I don't really know what I am more passionate about....my chocolate or my puppies health with Blue Buffalo foods. It is hard to not talk about all of my projects at one time, but then I think I would lose my audiences really fast, so I do try to filter myself.

But since my puppies can't have chocolate and I don't think I want to eat their Blue dog food it seems like a match made in Heaven.

The weekend looms and I have to be at PS Beavercreek in the morning and Huber on Sunday, sometimes it is hard to get there, but when I do I love meeting all the pets and their parents.

Hope you all have a great Labor Day Holiday and don't "labor" too much.

The History of Labor Day

Few people know that the holiday originated in Canada out of labor disputes in Hamilton & Toronto Ontario in the 1870`s. The result was a Trade Union Act which legalized union activity in 1872. The parades held in support of the movement, led to huge annual celebrations in Canada. In 1882, American labor leader Peter McGuire saw one of these festivals in Toronto. He was so inspired, that he returned to New York and organized the first American "Labor Day" in New York on Sept. 5th of the same year.
After the death of a number of workers at the hands of the US military, during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland made reconciliation with labor a top priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making it a National Holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously, and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike.
The vital force of labor has added immensely to the highest standard of living and the greastest production the world has ever known. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation`s strength, freedom and leadership, the American Worker.

A Message from Oprah

This comes from my daily Oprah email and I just had to share it with all of you.

6 Foods that May Lengthen your Life.....


Garlic
Add just one clove (cooked or raw) daily to pasta, salad, or a stir-fry to drop your LDL cholesterol. This can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by 38 percent

Fish
Have three servings every week (good choices include baked trout or broiled wild salmon). Women of childbearing age an
d young children should stick to two servings a week and avoid large predatory fish, such as swordfish, albacore tuna, and shark. You'll cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by 14 percent.

Fruits and Vegetables
Eat five, 3/4 cup servings daily to lower your blood pressure, slash your risk of cancer, and lower your heart disease risk by 21 percent

Nuts
Sprinkle two ounces on your cereal or salad each day to reduce your LDL ("bad") cholesterol by 14 percent

Wine
Sip a five-ounce glass each evening to cut your risk of heart disease by 32 percent

AND OF COURSE MY FAVORITE

Dark Chocolate
Savor two ounces with a minimum of 60 percent cocoa content each day, and your risk of cardiovascular disease dips 11 percent. Check out this site for a great way to get yours...
http://dove-chocolate-discoveries.com/daytonchocolatiers

Christopher and Banks Rocks

Stop in to see Patti at C&B at the Greene and she wants us to come back several times over the next two months. She is so excited about our Dove Chocolate and talks to lots of people about us, even in her managers meeting. She says she has her own personal Dove Chocolatiers. You gotta' love it. Between her and Wendy at the Dayton Mall we should be in good shape for pre holiday events that will help us kick off this business.

The only problem is their clothes are awesome and we had to buy the Chocolate T Shirts to wear at our parties, they are really awesome....so there went our profits...at least some of them. At least they are brown so we don't have to worry about getting chocolate on them.

We took August to get the word out about Dove Chocolate and now we are starting to get our bookings, people are so surprised that we have Chocolate Parties in their home....what a concept.

Hope this keeps building so we can afford Christmas, of course everyone on my lists will be getting chocolate. We even have sugar free so I can give some to my Son, although he prefers white chocolate I am sure he will eat this as well. You can't tell it is sugar free it is so smooth and delicious.

Enough about chocolate....I spent the morning grooming my three dogs. It is easy to see why it costs so much to get them professionally groomed it took almost 2 hours for the 2 fluffly white ones, Furby is the easy one he just needs a bath, dryed, sprayed with vanilla and kissed on the head. It is funny to brush his teeth now that he only has 4 in the front but he still loves the doggy toothpaste. I should take their picture and post it, maybe I will do that later.

Hope all of you have a great evening. Ta Ta for now...Jeopardy is on and I must go.

The most fantastic S'Mores Brownie Recipe Ever

S’mores Brownie Bars

These are the most awesome treats you have ever tasted, they are rich and just drip with flavor.
ENJOY!!

Graham Cracker Crust

2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (15-17 crackers)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

Fudge Brownie Filling:
6 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup plus 2 TBSP unsalted butter, chopped into TBSP sized pieces
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups pecan halves, chopped
4 cups (packed) miniature marshmallows

Line a 10 x 15x 2 inch glass baking dish with foil or parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang around the top edge of the pan. Smooth out any big wrinkles in the lining and then lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Preheat oven to 350F.

• Combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually add the melted butter until the crumbs just hold together when squeezed in your palm. Press the mixture into an even ¼ inch layer on the bottom of the prepared pan. Run a smooth bottomed measuring cup over the crust to pack and level it.
• Combine the chocolate and butter in a large bowl that fits a double boiler. Place the bowl over barely simmering water and stir as needed until the chocolate and butter are melted. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, followed by the beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, mixing until smooth. Pour the batter on top of the graham cracker crust and level with a small offset spatula.
•Scatter chopped nuts evenly over the batter.
•Bake 30-35 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in brownie center comes out with dark, damp crumbs on it. Do not over bake. Set on a wire rack and cool completely in the pan.
•Distribute the marshmallows evenly over the brownie top. Place the pan under the broiler in the top third of the oven for about 1 minute, or until the marshmallows are puffy and golden brown. Watch carefully and rotate the pan regularly, as the marshmallow can easily burn. Cool until the topping is firm and easily cut without sticking.

Remove the brownies from the pan in one block by gently pulling up on the foil/paper overhang. Place directly on a cutting board. Remove all lining and cut brownies into 2-inch squares. For the neatest cuts, use a sharp knife, wiped clean with a warm, damp cloth between slices.

S’mores Brownie Bars

Graham Cracker Crust
2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (15-17 crackers)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

Fudge Brownie Filling:
6 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup plus 2 TBSP unsalted butter, chopped into TBSP sized pieces
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups pecan halves, chopped
4 cups (packed) miniature marshmallows

Line a 10 x 15x 2 inch glass baking dish with foil or parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch over hang around the top edge of the pan. Smooth out any big wrinkles in the lining and then lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 350F.

•Combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually add the melted butter until the crumbs just hold together when squeezed in your palm. Press the mixture into an even ¼ inch layer on the bottom of the prepared pan. Run a smooth bottomed measuring cup over the crust to pack and level it.
•Combine the chocolate and butter in a large bowl that fits a double boiler. Place the bowl over barely simmering water and stir as needed until the chocolate and butter are melted. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, followed by the beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, mixing until smooth. Pour the batter on top of the graham cracker crust and level with a small offset spatula.
•Scatter chopped nuts evenly over the batter.
•Bake 30-35 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in brownie center comes out with dark, damp crumbs on it. Do not over bake. Set on a wire rack and cool completely in the pan.
•Distribute the marshmallows evenly over the brownie top. Place the pan under the broiler in the top third of the oven for about 1 minute, or until the marshmallows are puffy and golden brown. Watch carefully and rotate the pan regularly, as the marshmallow can easily burn. Cool until the topping is firm and easily cut without sticking.

Remove the brownies from the pan in one block by gently pulling up on the foil/paper overhang. Place directly on a cutting board. Remove all lining and cut brownies into 2-inch squares. For the neatest cuts, use a sharp knife, wiped clean with a warm, damp cloth between slices.