IT will start at 5pm pst and you can go to the top of this page and just click on the link. See you there. Larry

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If you're like me, you've spent a great deal of time sending positive thoughts and perhaps prayer to those who live in the path of the recent hurricanes and tornadoes that have been hammering the South over the past several weeks. Like me, you may also be thinking, "What can I do to help? How can I provide support to those in need?" Well, AMOS folks are great at giving online support; we send words of greeting and encouragement to those who still have internet access or the means to communicate with us in some other way. But surely, for every person in those states *****aches out to us, there are many more behind them who are suffering in silence (at least to our ears and eyes). What can we do? I am not sure, but I am willing to bet that my AMOS friends are asking themselves this very question. So, perhaps we can put our heads together and come up with a plan.... I'll contribute a few of my early-morning brainstorms. Please add to the list. But don't stop there; providing your ideas doesn't make them happen. Please get in touch with your local support groups, network with support leaders in states affected by the storm, and communicate with ObesityHelp your good ideas and plans. Let's put our heads and hands together, to provide support to our AMOS friends in need! Ideas that we can put into action, individually or with others in our support groups and/or with AMOS friends from our own state: -Gather together and provide scholarship money to send selected chapter or local support group leaders to the OH convention in CA next month; -Bring needed supplies (toiletries, clothing, FRIENDSHIP) to distribute at the OH convention (or send directly) to those in the path of the storms; -Send postings of support to the home pages of states whose members are affected by the recent devastations Please don't let your support end at the compassion or idea stage. Lend a hand as well. Our strength is in our association and is evidenced by our individual actions. May only warm and gentle winds blow your direction, Melody Obesity Help 1-866-WLS-INFO (957-4636) Other OH contact information can be found at http://www.obesityhelp.com/ContactUs.php

I'm not sure how many replies you have received, or what sort of work you are looking for, but Citibank is a great employer, as is Household Bank and Wells Fargo (where I work). There are many good places, and most have pretty good health insurance.

Hello to all my friends. I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who senT me messages during my recent plastic surgery. I am still in recovery and dealing with post-surgical issues but, I wanted everyone to know that I truly appreciate the love and support during this time. I had so many emails that I wanted to say thank you to everyone but, my work time on the computer being limited I choice to thank everyone 'en masse'. I am truly thankful for your words of support. I am sending a special thanks to Lance, Rocke, and Caroline for coming to the house and helping me. Rocke has been by several times and has done a tremendous job of helping me. ROCKE,LANCE, CAROLINE --THANKS A MILLION. Also want to thank John Archbold who is Sales Rep for OH who came by and brought me juice! --YOU RULE JOHN. Also want to thank Larry Irvine for bringing my chair to sit in. --OWE YOU A SAM? Also want to thank Dr. Katzen's office who have been FANTASTIC! --I CAN'T GET OVER HOW MUCH LOVE I FELT FROM THE STAFF...AMAZING. Last but, certainly not least I want to thank Cheryl for flying out to California to be with me during surgery. I am OVERWHELMED BY YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. :-) Thank you all for your care and support!