Bug's Bleat - - GCF: Honeymoon in England

Volume 7, Issue 16

Hello All,

Happy 35th Anniversary, Earth Day. We had the pleasure of participating in the first Earth Day in 1970. Even got quoted in the New York Times and Washington Post. Thanks to “Fuzzy” Thurman who made up the quotes and submitted the “interview” to the AP.
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Speaking of improving the environment, Mike McNeill (the editor of the Banner News) is thinking about getting rid of his TV and not replacing it.
I’m in favor of that idea. I think most of America’s Sleep deficit is due to TV and/or the Computer. It’s just too easy to flip channels or check e:mail instead of going to bed.
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Mike and I aren’t the only ones who think a few less TVs would be a good idea. TV-Turnoff Network is a national nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults to watch much less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities. They’re promoting next week as TV-Turnoff Week 2005 -- April 25-May 1, 2005! - - www.tvturnoff.org
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Annette has been suffering from increasing back pain since planting hundreds of flowers the week before Easter. This week she started physical therapy. She reports that the therapy hurt but the back pain is responding. Today, after therapy, her pain level was much improved.
I’m glad one of us responds to treatment.
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Years ago, in a company far far away, I worked with epichlorhydrin, which, as a liquid or vapor cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation in humans. Local skin contact with epichlorhydrin is reported to cause severe skin irritation. Severe skin burns as well as burning of the eyes have occurred following accidental exposure.
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search/f?./temp/~UtSaWH:1
http://www.chemindustry.com/chemicals/search/E/epichlorhydrin.asp
We were warned that epichlorhydrin could cause persistent skin problems.
At the time, I had a skin fungus that had troubled me since my work as a darkroom lab technician two years before.
Shortly after starting work, the epichlorhydrin handling system broke down and we had to use open buckets to transfer the material from storage to the production pumps. After a few months of handling epichlorhydrin in open buckets, my fungus cleared up. When I reported this to company management, they were skeptical. There was no record of exposure to the substance curing anyone.
Another McClellan first.
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Conway’s Hendrix College was named 4th best University in the nation when academics and costs were calculated.
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The government flipped the 13-year-old food pyramid on its side Tuesday, added a staircase for exercise and offered a dozen different models, all aimed at helping Americans trim their waistlines.

Dubbed "MyPyramid," the new graphic interprets the food groups as rainbow-colored bands running vertically from the tip to the base: Orange for grains, green for vegetables, red for fruits, a yellow sliver for oils, blue for milk products and purple for meats and beans. Preferred foods such as grains, vegetables and milk products have wider bands.

To emphasize exercise, the image depicts a figure climbing steps to the top.
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Before you forward any gossip or “get rich quick” mail, check them out at one of the sites below.

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http://www.datafellows.com/news/hoax.htm

http://www.vmyths.com/

http://www.hoaxkill.com/

http://www.stiller.com/hoaxes.htm

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hoaxes/default.asp
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Hope High School was heavily damaged (millions of $ according to the news) by fire last weekend. Arson is the apparent cause.
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Have a laugh a day, it will do you good ! It used to be an apple a day which kept the doctor away now scientists at University College London have found that being happy might be equally beneficial.
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A new survey by British and American scientists say the Antarctic Peninsula glaciers have shrank at a more rapid rate during the past 50 years, compared to previous years.
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Need something to worry about? - - Healthcare workers battling the worst outbreak of the lethal Marburg virus are facing cultural barriers that have hampered prevention efforts in Uige Province in northern Angola.

The death toll had reached 235 people, with 500 people under surveillance following possible exposure to the virus, according to Angola's Health Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO), as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Apr 17.

There is no cure for Marburg, a fast-developing hemorrhagic fever that has killed about 90% of its victims in this outbreak. That's why health authorities are emphasizing preventive efforts, some of which run counter to Angolan traditions.

Aid workers are making progress in persuading Angolans to greet one another with bows and curtsies instead of handshakes and hugs, Reuters reported today.
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On the other hand, KVH Industries Inc., a maker of satellite TV receivers for cars, boats and trucks, Tuesday said its system will be offered as an option in Cadillac Escalade SUVs, the first deal of its kind.
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Pope Benedict XVI had an Internet fan club even when he was cardinal. Now the Vatican has taken the logical next step by giving him a papal e-mail address.

The Holy See hasn't said how many messages the pope has gotten, but if the late John Paul II's experience with a multimedia ministry is any guide, the new leader of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics will have an inbox jammed with prayers, problems and pet peeves.

On Thursday, the Vatican modified its Web site so users who click on a "Greetings to the Holy Father" icon on the home page automatically activate an e-mail composer with his address in the send field.

The address for messages in English is benedictxvi@vatican.va.
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Jason Kamras, an eight-year math and social studies instructor at John Philip Sousa Middle School in Washington, was named Tuesday as the 2005 Teacher of the Year. He is credited with reshaping the math curriculum at his school by using technology, adapting lessons to different learning styles and giving classes a real-world context. Bush told how Kamras is known for giving students individual attention, even after they leave middle school. The president said one former student credited Kamras with helping him study for college entrance exams and become the first in his family to study beyond high school.
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Magnolia Internet is proud to be one of the 2005 sponsors of the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off. Steak Tickets and Festival T-Shirts are now on sale at several locations around town. You can drop by Magnolia Internet's office at 1110 East North St here in Magnolia and pick up Steak Tickets.
We would also invite you to take a look at the new Blossom Festival website designed by Magnolia Internet. It has all the 2005 schedules and information along with entry forms you can download for many of the events. You can visit the festivals site by going to www.blossomfestival.org
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Friday, April 29, at 7:00 PM - Calhoun Fire Department will sponsor a live music event at Union Street Station. The regular Union Street Band ( Johnny Sprayberry ) will be performing. Mike Boyett will be there with his gospel group also. Admission is $8. Tickets are available from Calhoun Fire Department members (Pat Hammock, Barry Brownlee, or John Burge), at the KZHE radio station, or at the door. Please come if you can and tell all your friends and neighbors.
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Annual Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show. 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Blue Angels will perform at 3 pm daily.
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Pioneering operation gives hope to diabetes sufferers

Sarah Boseley, health editor
Tuesday April 19, 2005
The Guardian

A Japanese woman is free of the symptoms of diabetes after receiving cells from her mother's pancreas in the first transplant from a living donor, it emerged yesterday.
The woman, 27, who had had insulin-dependent diabetes since she was 15, was given islet cells from her 56-year-old mother's pancreas.

Fears that the donor might become diabetic because of the loss of a substantial numbers of islet cells appear unfounded.
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Many Japanese hurt, puzzled by Chinese protests

BY MICHAEL A. LEV
Chicago Tribune

TOKYO - (KRT) - For the second weekend in a row, the Japanese have looked on, flabbergasted, at the televised scenes from China of large-scale and violent anti-Japan demonstrations.

People here seem hurt and puzzled by the attacks. They are indignant that the Chinese should forget that Japan has plied China with aid. And they are suspicious that China's government is manipulating public opinion against Japan because it is convenient to have a foreign scapegoat.

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As a result, the crisis in relations between China and Japan that erupted suddenly this month, with the approval of a controversial set of new Japanese history textbooks, is poised to grow worse before it gets better, according to interviews with two dozen everyday Tokyo-ites and scholars.

"I'm 50 and I was born after the war - what do I have to apologize for?" asked Junichi Kitano, a construction industry manager. "For how many years do the Japanese have to keep apologizing? In 100 years will the Japanese still have to be apologizing? I've got some reservations about all this."

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The impetus for the protests was the approval by Japan's Education Ministry of a series of history textbooks that critics say whitewash Japan's war aggression, including downplaying or excising details of the atrocities committed in Nanjing in 1937-38, when the imperial army killed 300,000 Chinese civilians.

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China's complaints against Japan's lingering culpability for the war might have less standing if the two sides had completely closed the door on the past. But it hasn't happened that way. Although they settled basic reparations when they re-established diplomatic relations in 1972, the Japanese have not given China an official written apology, as they gave South Korea in 1998.

Domestic Japanese politics have always gotten in the way, with many Japanese having justified World War II as a war of liberation against the West, or at least as a result of American bullying. The feelings of victimhood were intensified by the fact that Japan is the only country ever subjected to atomic bombing.

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Having gotten trapped in the history conflict, it once seemed plausible to argue that only after all Chinese and Japanese who experienced the war are dead would both sides move on. But the responses from Tokyoites suggest that it may already be too late. Many people consider World War II to have occurred so long ago that it is irrelevant and they have little patience to dwell upon it.

"It's been 60 years and war is war; people fight," said Suzuki Hiroyo, 49, a housewife. "They keep repeating the same things. At a certain point we have to look forward to future generations. Especially the young people in China. They haven't experienced a war."

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When asked about the textbook ... issues, a number of Japanese used the same retort as China's government when its human-rights record comes under fire: to criticize is to meddle in an internal affair. ...

Though a few people interviewed talked of giving China a more heartfelt apology to improve relations, many more spoke like Keisuke Hirai, 26, a film-editing student, who argued that, in general, Japan needs to stop wallowing in the past.

"We've apologized enough," he said. "If we did more, I doubt that would end it. They would still come after us for more."
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This week we share excerpts from “Da Bleat” of Friday, April 14, 2000.
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Gas was selling for $2.16 today at the WalMart Supercenter and the “Filling Station”
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Recipe of the week;

Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 18 muffins

User Rating: 5 Stars

Muffins:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas, peeled and coarsely mashed

Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl to blend. Beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the banana. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake the muffins on the middle rack until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out with no crumbs attached, about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack and cool slightly. The muffins may be eaten warm or cooled completely and frosted.

To frost the cupcakes: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the mascarpone cheese and then beat in the honey. Spread the frosting over the muffins. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

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BREAKPOINT Commentaries
by Chuck Colson. - Prison Fellowship

Justice Sunday
A Chance to Be Heard
April 22, 2005

You may have already heard about “Justice Sunday,” an event planned by Family Research Council and several other Christian groups. It will be a simulcast this Sunday night, shown in a thousand churches, in which we’ll be asking Christians to call their senators next week and demand that the rules of the Senate be changed, so that judges can no longer be filibustered.

The mere announcement of this simulcast created a firestorm. Senators Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Reid (D-Nev.), among others, want to know what right people of faith have to speak out on this area.

My response is, what good reason could there be for people of faith not to get involved in public issues? Augustine said, “We are to be the best of citizens,” because we do out of love for God what others do only because they are required to. That includes speaking out on issues of importance in the public square.

And who injected religion into this debate over judges in the first place? When Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor—one of the most decent men I have known in my life and a great public servant—was nominated for the Eleventh Circuit Court, his nomination was filibustered to death. Why? Because, as a believing Catholic, he is pro-life and made no excuses for his position. It was blatant bigotry on the part of filibustering senators.

So it was as well with Judge Charles Pickering, from Mississippi, when he was nominated for the Eleventh Circuit. One of Pickering’s offenses, according to groups that opposed him, was to tell a defendant after he was sentenced that he ought to look up Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship when he got to prison and straighten his life out. For that and other equally heinous charges, he was denied his seat on the Appellate Court.

All of this is reminiscent of what happened in England in the latter part of the eighteenth century. William Wilberforce was conducting the campaign against the slave trade when Lord Melbourne stood on the floor of the Parliament and said, “Things have come to a pretty pass . . . when religion is allowed to invade public life.” Well, thank God religion did invade public life, because it brought an end to slavery.

And as for that charge that you hear all the time that we religious believers are trying to impose our will on others—we can’t impose anything. We can simply speak out as citizens. It might interest you to know where that charge of “imposing your will” came from—not from the days of the Moral Majority in the eighties, but rather from the 1860 presidential campaign, when Lincoln’s detractors charged that he was trying to impose his moral views upon society. Again, thank God he succeeded in changing the nation.

So Christians have a right—indeed a duty—to call their senators and tell them that what is going on is outrageous. These nominees are being opposed by a minority, not because they are unfit, but because the minority does not agree with their views. They are constitutionally entitled to an up or down vote. Filibusters have never been used with judicial nominations.

If you belong to a church that has signed up for the simulcast, watch it Sunday night. It begins at 7:00 p.m. (ET). If not, you can get it at the same time at www.frc.org. Whatever you do, understand the arguments and speak out next week. If Christians are not heard from this coming week, it would mean that those who would silence us have won the victory.

Take action:

Please call your two senators (202-224-3121) and ask them to change the Senate rules so that a simple majority would be necessary to confirm a judge: Tell them to end the filibuster now.

For further reading and information:

Please help support the worldview ministry of “BreakPoint”: Donate online today, or call 1-877-322-5527.

Learn more about Justice Sunday , April 24.

Tony Perkins, “ Justice Sunday: Stop the Filibuster against People of Faith ,” Family Research Council, April 2005.

David D. Kirkpatrick and Carl Hulse, “ Frist Accused of Exploiting Religion Issue ,” New York Times, 16 April 2005 . (Article costs $2.95 to retrieve when archived.)

Charles Colson with Anne Morse, “ Reclaiming Occupied Territory ,” Christianity Today, 25 July 2004 .

BreakPoint Commentary No. 040127, “ Two Cities: Augustine’s City of God.”

BreakPoint Commentary No. 030806, “ No Catholics Need Apply?: Judicial Confirmation and Freedom of Religion .”

BreakPoint Commentary No. 031120, “ Congress and the Courts: Restoring the Constitutional Balance .”

Kevin Belmonte, Hero for Humanity: A Biography of William Wilberforce (NavPress, 2002).

The June 2005 issue of BreakPoint WorldView magazine will feature a cover article on judicial activism. Subscribe today: Call 1-877-322-5527. Also makes a great gift!

Copyright 2005 Prison Fellowship Ministries. Reprinted with permission. "BREAKPOINT with Chuck Colson" is a radio ministry of Prison Fellowship Ministries. Prison Fellowship Ministries may withdraw or modify this grant of permission at any time. To receive "BREAKPOINT" commentaries daily, you can subscribe for free at http://www. breakpoint. org/.
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Words of the Week:
extant: still existing.
arbitrage: the nearly simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in order to profit from price discrepancies.
panegyric: an expression of formal or elaborate praise.
masticate: to chew.
fettle: a state or condition of fitness, order, or mind.
cavalcade: a procession.
enervate: to weaken.
atavism: reversion to a remote ancestral type or to an earlier form.
from Dictionary.Com
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"People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering." - Saint Augustine

"History is a vision of God's creation on the move." - Arnold Toynbee

"A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong." - Thomas Szasz

"No loss of flood and lightning, no destruction of cities and temples by hostile forces of nature, has deprived man of so many noble lives and impulses as those which his intolerance has destroyed." - Helen Keller

"When we consider what, to use the words of the catechism, is the chief end of man, and what are the true necessaries and means of life, it appears as if men had deliberately chosen the common mode of living because they preferred it to any other. Yet they honestly think there is no choice left. But alert and healthy natures remember that the sun rose clear. It is never too late to give up our prejudices." - Henry David Thoreau

"To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life." - John Burroughs
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The Washington Post - - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59516-2005Apr16.html - - reported on the nation's imperiled pediatric vaccine stockpile. By law, the government is supposed to maintain a large surplus of vaccines for 11 children's diseases in case of emergency--outbreaks, shortages, etc.--but recent crackdowns against corporate accounting fraud have broken the program (see below), and supplies are dwindling fast.

To appear more profitable, corporations often cheat by counting future sales towards their revenues. Regulators have sought to put limits on this practice. But the stockpile program is set up so that the supplies are stored in the manufacturers' warehouses, and the government doesn't actually take possession of them unless there's an emergency--meaning that, technically, they're unsold, and don't count towards revenue. Drug makers have refused to continue making millions of doses that they can't sell.
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GCF: Honeymoon in England

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On a visit to my wife's native England for our honeymoon, we arrived at
London's Gatwick Airport.

My new bride headed for the British passport control line while I, an
American, waited in the foreigners' line. When my turn came, the customs
officer asked me the purpose of my visit.

"Pleasure," I replied. "I'm on my honeymoon."

The officer looked first to one side of me, then the other. "That's very
interesting, sir," he said as he stamped my passport. "Most men bring
their wives with them."
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GCF: Cute Baby

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When we brought our new-born son to the pediatrician for his first checkup,
the doctor said, "You have a cute baby."

Smiling, I said, "I'll bet you say that to all the new parents."

"No," he replied, "just to those whose babies are really good-looking."

"So what do you say to the others?" I asked.

"He looks just like you."
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GCF: Watergate

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A couple stayed at the Watergate Hotel while visiting Washington, D,C. The
wife was concerned. "What if, after all these years, the place is still
bugged?" The husband says, "I'll look for a bug."

He looks behind the drapes, behind the pictures, and under the rug. "Aha"
Under the rug was a disc with 4 screws. He gets his screwdriver, unscrews
the screws and throws the disc out the window.

The next morning, the hotel manager asks the couple "How was your room?"
"How was the service?" "How was your stay at the Watergate?"

The husband says, "Why are you asking me all of these questions?"

The hotel manager says "Well, the room under you complained of the
chandelier falling on them."
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GCF: Audi Alteram Parten

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During a Law course class, the 'Audi Alteram Parten' rule was explained.
Translated it means "To hear the other party".

After discussing the subject at great length, the lecturer asked if there
was anyone who didn't understand the rule.

Responded one man, "My wife".
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[GCFL.net] Church Gossip

Mildred, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose in the other members' private lives. Church members were
unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his pickup truck parked in front of the town's only bar
one afternoon.

She commented to George and others that everyone seeing it there would know what he was doing.

George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny; he said nothing.

Later that evening, George quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred's house... and left it there all night!

Received from Murray Hibbard.
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[GCFL.net] Ex-wife Gets Double

One day a man was walking along the beach and found an old bottle washed up on the shore. He picked it up and opened it, and a genie popped out and said
"Thanks! You know the drill... you've got three wishes. The only catch is, whatever you ask for, your ex-wife will get double."

The guy thought about this for a minute and said, "OK, fair enough. For my first wish I'd like a million dollars." Poof! A million for him, two million for the
ex-wife.

"OK, how about your next wish?" asked the genie. "Well, I think I'd like a mansion by the sea." Once again, everything went as expected - he got his mansion,
and the ex-wife got two.

"What would you like for your last wish?" asked the genie.

"My last wish is that I'd like you to scare me half to death!"

Received from Tim & Ruth Zylstra.
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[GCFL.net] Diary From Dog And Cat

EXCERPTS FROM THE DOG'S DAILY DIARY

8:00 am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9:30 am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite!
9:40 am - Oh Boy! A walk! My favorite!
10:30 am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite!
11:30 am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!
12:00 noon - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite!
1:00 pm - Oh Boy! The yard! My favorite!
4:00 pm - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite!
5:00 pm - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!
5:30 pm - Oh Boy! Mom! My favorite!
6:00 pm - Oh Boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6:30 pm - Oh Boy! Sleeping in master's bed! My favorite!

EXCERPTS FROM THE CAT'S DAILY DIARY:

Day 283 Of My Captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing
that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture.

Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; must try this
at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair; must try
this on their bed. Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear
into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More
importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. I am convinced the
other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the
other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room,
his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...

Received from Larry & Cheryl Teeple.
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[GCFL.net] First Kiss

At the end of their first date, a guy takes the girl home.
Emboldened by the night, the guy decides to try for the
first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his
hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her,
"Darling, how 'bout a good night kiss?"

Horrified, she replies, "Are you mad? My parents will see
us!"

Him: "Oh come on! Who's gonna see us at this hour?"

Her: "No, please. Can you imagine if we get caught?"

Him: "Oh come on, there's nobody around, they're all
sleeping!"

Her: "No way. It's too risky!"

Him: "Oh please, please, I like you so much!"

Her: "No, no and no. I like you too, but I just can't!"

Him: "Oh yes you can. Please?"

Her: No, no. I just can't."

Him: "I beg you...."

Suddenly, the light on the stairs goes on, and the girl's
sister shows up in her pajamas, hair disheveled, and in a
sleepy voice she says, "Dad says to go ahead and give him a
kiss. Or I can do it. Or if need be, he'll come down and do
it. But for crying out loud, tell him to take his hand off
the intercom button!"

Received from Richard Russell.
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[GCFL.net] Big Bad Bart

It's the time of the Old West.

A citizen of the town comes running into the saloon and
screams, "Big Bad Bart is coming! Big Bad Bart is coming!
We gotta get outta town."

Everyone gets up in a hurry and takes off as fast as they
can, including the saloonkeeper, who when hopping over the
bar slips on a beer and knocks himself unconscious.

When he comes to, he makes his way outside to see the
biggest, meanest man he's ever seen riding down the center
of the town on two buffaloes, whipping them with a
rattlesnake screaming, "Giddyup! Let's go, come on."

He makes his way over to the saloonkeeper, dismounts, and
enters the saloon.

Breaking both doors off the hinges while entering, he walks
up to the bar, slams his fist down, breaking the bar in half
and hollers, "Gimme some beer in a gallon jug."

After the saloonkeeper hands him the jug, he watches as the
man drinks it in three seconds flat.

When he's done with his drink, the man turns around to walk
out the door.

The saloonkeeper couldn't believe his eyes and wanted to
see him do it again. He asks him, "Don't you want another
beer?"

The man turns around and says, "Heck no, Big Bad Bart is
coming! I gotta get outta town!"

Received from Stephen L. Fields.
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From Genesis To Revelation

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house
it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his
repeated knocks at the door. So, he took out a card and wrote
"Revelation
3:20" ~

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his
card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, "Genesis
3:10" ~

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in
gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock."

Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was
afraid for I was naked."

Thanks to Pat Hammock
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Jesus and Satan were having an on-going argument about who was better
on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God
was tired of hearing all the bickering

Finally fed up, God said, "THAT'S IT! I have had enough. I am going to
set up a test that will run for two hours, and from those results, I
will judge who does the better job." So Satan and Jesus sat down at
the keyboards and typed away.

They moused.
They faxed.
They e-mailed.
They e-mailed with attachments.
They downloaded.
They did spreadsheets!
They wrote reports.
They created labels and cards.
They created charts and graphs.
They did some genealogy reports.

They did every job known to man. Jesus worked with heavenly efficiency
and Satan was faster than hell.

Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly
flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, rain poured, and, of course,
the power went off. Satan stared at his blank screen and screamed
every curseword known in the underworld. Jesus just sighed.

Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted their
computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming: "It's gone!
It's all GONE! I lost everything when the power went out!"

Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from
the past two hours of work.

Satan observed this and became irate. "Wait!" he screamed. "That's not
fair! He cheated! How come he has all his work and I don't have any?"

God just shrugged and said, JESUS SAVES

Thanks to David Lamb
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Church Bloopers...

They're Back! Church Bulletin Bloopers: Thank God for church ladies
with typewriters. These
sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in
church services.


Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the
First Presbyterian Church. Please use
large double door at the side entrance.


PRAYER & FASTING Conference:
The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes
meals.


The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water.
The sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.


Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM
in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.


Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale.
It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the
house.
Don't forget your husbands.


The peacemaking meeting
scheduled for today has been
canceled due to a conflict.



Remember in prayer the many
who are sick of our community.


Smile at someone who is hard to love.
Say Hell to someone who doesn't care much about you.


Don't let worry kill you off -
let the Church help.


Miss Charlene Mason sang I will not pass this way again,
giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.


For those of you who have
children and don't know it,
we have a nursery downstairs.


Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.
Theyneed all the help they can get.


Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more
transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests
tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.


The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the
choir will sing: Break Forth Into Joy.


Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in
the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.


A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall.
Music will follow.


At the evening service tonight,
the sermon topic will be
What Is Hell?
Come early and listen to our choir practice.


Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition
of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.


Scouts are saving aluminum cans,
bottles and other items to be
recycled. Proceeds will be used
to cripple children.


Please place your donation in
the envelope along with the
deceased person you want remembered.



Attend and you will hear an
excellent speaker and heave a
healthy lunch.


The church will host an evening
of fine dining, super entertainment
and gracious hostility.


Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM
- prayer and medication to follow.


The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind.
They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.


This evening at 7PM there will be a hymn sing in the park across from
the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.


Ladies Bible Study will be held
Thursday morning at 10AM. All
ladies are invited to lunch in
the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.


The pastor would appreciate it if
the ladies of the congregation would
lend him their electric girdles for
the pancake breakfast next Sunday.


Low Self-esteem Support Group will
meet Thursday at 7PM. Please use
the back door.



The eighth-graders will be presenting
Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church
basement Friday at 7 PM. The
congregation is invited to attend this
tragedy.


The Associate Minister unveiled the church's
new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday:
"I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."

Thanks to David Lamb
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Welcome to You Make Me Laugh, a free newsletter from Crosswalk.com, the world's largest Christian website.
Today's Clean Laugh

More On Candidates

A newscaster interrupted scheduled programming to announce the outcome of a political election.

"More on candidates at 10 P.M.," he said.

My ten-year-old granddaughter Ashley looked at me in disbelief.

"I didn't know they could call politicians 'morons' on national television!" she remarked.

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh


CD Entrance

At our local crematorium families are given the chance to chose the music CD they would like to enter the service to.

One family asked to enter to, "Love me Tender."

Well the day of the funeral arrived and the music was started ready for the family to walk in to the service.

Unfortunately the wrong track number was entered into the CD player, and the family found themselves walking in to, "Return to Sender."

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh


Second Opinion

A woman rushes to see her doctor, looking very much worried and all strung out.

She rattles off, "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were blood-shot and bugging out, and I had this corpse-like look on my face! What's wrong with me, Doctor?"

The doctor looks her over for a couple of minutes, then calmly says,

"Well, I can tell you one thing . . . there ain't nothing wrong with your eyesight."

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh


Bus Pole

While riding the bus, my mother noticed a young man, who was holding onto the same pole, staring at her. Eventually, he said, "Excuse me. This is my stop."

Since she wasn't blocking his way, she was confused. "Well," she said, "go ahead."

"And this is my pole," he said.

My mother was completely perplexed until the young man added, "I just bought it at the hardware store to hold up my shower curtain."

And with that, he picked up his pole and carried it off the bus.

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh


Homework Policy

Here is an explanation of the school homework policy:

Students should not spend more than 90 minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner:

15 minutes looking for assignment.
11 minutes calling a friend for the assignment.
23 minutes explaining why the teacher is mean and just does not like children.
8 minutes in the bathroom.
10 minutes getting a snack.
7 minutes checking the TV Guide.
6 minutes telling parents that the teacher never explained the assignment.
10 minutes sitting at the kitchen table waiting for Mom or Dad to do the assignment.

*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh

*Eye Laugh*

"A Servant Heart"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=20

"Cat Car"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=21

"Wedding Twinkie"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=23

"Bus Kids"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=24

"Rocking Chair"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=25

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Word Count - - http://www.wordcount.org/main.php - - This site looks at how we use words and how often we use them. Presenting the 86,800 most frequently used English words, ranked in order of commonality. The site uses data from the British National Corpus, a collection of more than 100 million words representing a cross-section of English usage.
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"Reformed smokers, take a deep breath. You've battled the addiction, knowing that one less puff on that cigarette could make a life-or-death difference. But then you hear about ABC News' chief anchor Peter Jennings, who on Tuesday disclosed his lung cancer diagnosis. Yes, he quit smoking 20 years ago. But he also has said he has struggled with backsliding since Sept. 11, 2001. 'Nicotine is an incredibly powerful addiction,' says Peter Shields, a professor of medicine at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center. 'A lot of smokers 20 years later are still dreaming about smoking.' Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Estimates from the American Cancer Society suggest 172,570 new cases this year, with 163,510 deaths from the disease. Health care officials say factors such as age when you quit, how long you smoked and heredity all play a role in whether someone will develop cancer or another smoking-related disease. 'If people have quit smoking, they have done the most important thing they can do to improve the quality of life and their life expectancy,' says physician Corinne Husten of the Office on Smoking and Health, part of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
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Congress Overhauls Bankruptcy Laws - - http://money.cnn.com/2005/04/13/pf/bankruptcy_bill/?cnn=yes - - What you should know about a bill that will make it tougher for consumers to clear their debts.
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The Genographic Project - - http://www5.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/ - - The National Geographic Society, IBM, geneticist Spencer Wells, and the Waitt Family Foundation have launched the Genographic Project, a five-year effort to understand the human journey - where we came from and how we got to where we live today. This unprecedented effort will map humanity's genetic journey through the ages. Related sites: The Biggest Family Tree Ever - - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/04/050415204512.htm / Cyndi's Genealogy List - - http://www.cyndislist.com/beginner.htm .
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"Legislatures in more than two dozen states are considering ways to give consumers more control over personal information that is collected and sold by private firms, but many of the proposals are drawing fire from financial services companies. Bills are on the table in 28 states responding to a series of high-profile security breaches at information brokers, banks and universities that so far this year have resulted in more than 1 million Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, names and addresses falling into the hands of potential identity thieves. In the most recent case, a medical group in San Jose announced yesterday that records on roughly 185,000 current and former patients may have been exposed after two of its computers were stolen. The state activity is being closely tracked on Capitol Hill, where several House and Senate members have introduced or are preparing identity theft legislation."
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Top-10 Fastest-growing Counties - - http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/004654 - - Flagler, Fla., located along the Atlantic coast between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, was the nation's fastest-growing county between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2004, experiencing a 10.1 percent population increase, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Florida led all states with 14 of the nation's 100 fastest-growing counties.
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Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction - - http://www.wmd.gov/ - - The Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction was established by Executive Order 13328, which was signed by the President on February 6, 2004. The Commission is charged with assessing whether the Intelligence Community is sufficiently authorized, organized, equipped, trained, and resourced to identify and warn in a timely manner of, and to support United States Government efforts to respond to, the development and transfer of knowledge, expertise, technologies, materials, and resources associated with the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, related means of delivery, and other related threats of the 21st Century and their employment by foreign powers (including terrorists, terrorist organizations, and private networks). This site also features the final report submitted to the President on March 31, 2005.
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"A tiny grain of crystal thought to the oldest object on Earth has gone on public display for one day only in the US state of Wisconsin. The 4.4 billion-year-old zircon crystal, barely two human hairs wide, was brought out at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The day's festivities also featured the Rock Concert, which was to include jazz from a band using rocks as percussion. The zircon, found in Australia in 2001, led to a reappraisal of early Earth. Analytical work by geophysicist Professor John Valley at the university in Madison, Wisconsin, showed the crystal could only have formed in a low-temperature environment. That suggested the early Earth was much cooler than previously thought, meaning life-forming elements such as oceans were formed earlier too."
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The New England Journal of Medicine - - http://content.nejm.org/ - - Online version of this famous journal containing research and review articles on diseases and clinical practice.
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"Nearly half the sixth graders in two Los Angeles-area public schools say they were bullied by classmates during a five-day period, UCLA researchers report in the first study to examine daily school harassment and the first to examine the effects of witnessing other students being bullied. The UCLA researchers studied 192 students in two ethnically diverse, urban schools. In one school, 47 percent of the sixth graders reported being bullied on at least one of these days; at the other school, 46 percent reported being bullied at least once. The study, published March 25 in the March/April issue of the journal Child Development, found that the most common types of harassment were name-calling and physical aggression such as kicking and shoving."
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The Pulitzer Prizes - - http://www.pulitzer.org/2005/2005.html - - Pulitzer Prize winners for 2005. This site also includes a history of the Pulitzer and a timeline of all winners since 1917.
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"Created during the Cold War to help the United States beat the Soviet Union to the moon, NASA once again finds its raison d'etre tied to a lunar landing. But the world is much different from what it was in 1958. It's much different from what it was in 1961, when President Kennedy challenged Congress to land a man on the moon. The United States' old adversary is in pieces. And President Bush's call for a return to the moon is not a rallying cry this time. Quite the contrary: The president's 'Vision for Space Exploration' sharply divides politicians and scientists, creating a gulf that awaits the man Bush has chosen to become NASA's next chief. Confirmation hearings begin April 12, 2005, for Johns Hopkins University engineer Michael Griffin, along with what is expected to be a long-delayed congressional examination of the space agency's future. The president wants to shift NASA's focus to exploration and landing robot and astronaut conquistadors on nearby pieces of the solar system. The approach shifts the criteria for new science missions: Rather than basing a mission on raw scientific merit, it will be judged on how well it fits the goals of exploring the moon and then Mars."
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In the Line of Duty - - http://postalmuseum.si.edu/duty/ - - The history of America's postal service is filled with stories of those who risked their lives for the mail. The events of September and October 2001 have brought the courage and strength of these workers to light again. "In the Line of Duty: Dangers, Disasters and Good Deeds" is an exhibition dedicated to America's postal workers. The exhibition opened at the National Postal Museum on October 8th, 2003.
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"Some familiar restaurant chains are starting to yank the artery-clogging stuff that's crept near the very top of the food police's don't-eat list: trans fats. Quiznos, Jason's Deli and Fazoli's are about to join other chains that led the way in cutting trans fats - Legal Sea Foods, Ruby Tuesday and Au Bon Pain. 'It's a flood compared to what it was,' says Stephen Joseph, president of BanTransFats.com, a consumer group pressing foodmakers and sellers to dump trans fats. The actions come just nine months before the government will begin to require foodmakers to list trans fats on food labels. Restaurants are exempt from that requirement. But nutritionist and author Cynthia Lair says more restaurants will likely follow because eliminating trans fats could give them a marketing edge."
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The Old Farmer's Almanac - - http://www.almanac.com/index.php - - Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published useful information for people in all walks of life: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise tables and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air. This online version contains much of the information published in the print Almanac.
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"The flights of big domestic airlines were fuller last month than in any March in history, and the shoehorning of passengers is likely to continue. 'It's definitely going to be a love-thy-neighbor summer,' says fare expert Terry Trippler, predicting few empty seats and little space to stretch out. Easter travel and spring break last month helped the six big traditional airlines fill 82% of seats, up from 78% a year earlier, according to data tracker Back Aviation Solutions. The airlines over the period increased seats for sale by 7%. Financially ailing big carriers have pushed to sell more seats on each flight to maximize cash while controlling expenses. Sky-high fuel costs have made it more important for airlines to make the most of every flight. Rock-bottom fares have boosted already-high demand for air travel, adding more people to the typical flight."
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TOURBUS Volume 10, Number 57 -- 19 Apr 2005
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TODAY'S TOURBUS TOPIC: Sxx Offender Databases / Safe Wireless

Today's TOURBUS post is all about safety. Find out how to access the
sxx offender database for your area, and make sure you're surfing
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Sxx Offender in Your Neighborhood?
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With so much recent news coverage of child abductions and crimes
committed by sxxual predators, there is increased focus on public
access to sxx offender databases. Fortunately, the Internet can
help you determine if there is a dangerous sxxual predator living
in your town. Most U.S. states have searchable offender databases
online, which you can find here:

http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/register.htm

I asked my teenage daughter if she had heard of this registry, and
she said "Oh yeah, a former teacher at my elementary school is in
there." We looked him up, and sure enough, he's in there with a
mugshot, current address, along with the make, model and license
plate of the truck he drives.

For Canadians, the news is less encouraging. In December 2004, the
government announced SOIRA, the Sxx Offender Information Registration
Act, and a National Sxx Offender Registry. Unforunately, this
database will only be accessible by police agencies. For info, see:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/techops/nsor/index_e.htm

And in the UK, a project known as ViSOR (Violent & Sxx Offender
Register) is currently being rolled out, but will be accessible only
by law enforcement. Here's a link for more information:

http://www.pito.org.uk/what_we_do/intelligence_investigation/visor.htm

In my research, I found that some local provinces, counties and cities
do have online searchable databases, so even if there is no national
registry or database in your country, your local officials may be
providing this info either online or by request.

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Public Wi-Fi: Is it Safe?
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On a slightly less somber note, those of you who use wireless Internet
access in public places should take some simple precautions to make
sure you're not broadcasting your passwords and other personal info to
others in the vicinity.

Recently I met with a group of Internet professionals, all of us
sporting laptops with wireless connections to the hotel's access
point. On the second day of the conference, one of the attendees
put up a slide on the overhead showing logins and passwords from
a dozen of the attendees. Needless to say, many jaws dropped open.

He was running a "sniffer" program that anyone can download to spy
on the internet traffic floating around in the air. Fortunately, he
was a trusted colleague, and was nice enough to tell us that we were
caught with our virtual pants down.

---> So here are a few tips to help you surf safely in Starbucks.

First, be aware that (almost) ANYTHING that you type or any info that
appears on your screen while you're using a wireless connection can
be seen by others nearby.

If you are accessing a page that requires a login & password, or if you
are entering ANY personal data (credit card, SSN, etc) make sure that
you are on a secure site. That's easy enough -- just check that the
web address begins with HTTPS instead of the usual HTTP -- and your
information will be safely encrypted before transmission. As long as
you're on a page with an address that begins with https, the data you
send and receive is protected from sniffers and snoopers.

But be on your guard, some web-based email providers have a secure
login page, but after you're logged in the access reverts to normal
non-encrypted mode. So any email you send or receive while on a
wireless connection is out in the clear. Google's GMail and Yahoo
Mail are examples of webmail services that work this way. (Hotmail
doesn't even offer a secure login option. Thanks, Microsoft!)

Oh, and there are the "shoulder surfers" to watch out for. Just
like when you're entering your PIN code at an ATM, you need to keep
an eye open for anyone who might be glancing over your shoulder
while you hunt and peck in the airport or coffeeshop.

And finally, Beware of the Evil Twins! Aunty Spam's Net Patrol
warns of a scam where a hacker may put up a bogus copy of the wi-fi
hotspot's login page. Learn how to stay safe from this attack by
reading this helpful article:

http://www.aunty-spam.com/wifi-hotspot-evil-twins-mimic-wi-fi-hotspots-and-
steal-your-data/

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Better SAFE than sorry!!

Because of the recent home invasions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation...This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know.
After reading this, forward it to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zig-zag pattern!
7. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP. It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.


Thanks to David Lamb
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Today, our nation is entirely too dependent on foreign countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq to supply our domestic oil needs. In 1970, the U.S. reached its peak for domestic oil production, producing 11 million barrels a day. Last year, the U.S. only produced 5 million barrels of oil per day, yet we were consuming oil at a rate of nearly 20 million barrels per day!

Depending on foreign countries to supply the majority of our energy needs jeopardizes our national security, and as we are experiencing with high gas prices today, stifles our overall economy. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 will effectively reduce our dependence on foreign countries for our oil needs by offering incentives that encourage American refineries to produce more gasoline and oil by-products. This bill also directs the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be filled to its maximum capacity of one billion barrels.

Oil is not a renewable fuel, and at the increasing rate our world is consuming oil, it won't be long until our oil reserves are dry. That is why it is imperative that we start reducing our rate of oil consumption today by providing incentives that encourage businesses and consumers to use renewable, alternative energy sources. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 does just that by promoting the usage of clean coal technology and renewable energies such as biomass, wind, solar and hydroelectricity. The bill also encourages the usage of vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and authorizes $200 million for a program that will provide grants to state and local governments to acquire alternative-fueled vehicles.

The bottom line is, we must reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and develop a long-term energy policy that increases our energy independence. While the Energy Policy Act of 2005 isn't perfect, it goes along way toward promoting sensible energy measures - measures that are critical to the future of our country and our world. As a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I was able to play a major role in framing this important legislation. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the years ahead to develop energy policies that address the changing and ever-growing demands of our domestic energy needs.

Sincerely,
Mike Ross
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TGIF-Today God Is First


Hearing His Voice
Friday, April 22, 2005
by Os Hillman

He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God. ~ John 8:47


Jesus said that the key to being able to hear God's voice is first to be one of His children. One of the great mysteries of the universe to my logical mind is how God can communicate with six billion people on the earth at the same time. It is one of those mysteries I must let go of because my "hard drive" would crash if I had to explain and understand this before I believed and trusted in Him. It is as though God places a computer chip in each human being, and when we place our faith and trust in Him, it becomes activated. We begin to communicate with Him. Jesus says that if we are children of God, then we can hear God's voice. He further explains this relationship in the following parable:

I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice (John 10:1-5).

The Shepherd is always representative of Christ. Sheep are representative of God's children. This passage tells us that the Shepherd communicates with His children. We are called by name and we can listen to our Shepherd's voice. There is another comforting aspect to this relationship. The Shepherd goes before the sheep to prepare the way. Jesus has already gone before us today to prepare our way.

Knowing the Shepherd and His voice allows us to have the assurance that we will not be fooled by another shepherd's voice. The sheep know His voice. It is only when we are dull of hearing that we mistakenly hear another's voice and follow it. Sin can create a poor frequency in our communication with the Shepherd. Make sure your frequency is free of static (sin) today so that the Shepherd can lead you and go before you.

Finally, distractions can also keep us from hearing our Shepherd's voice. When the sheep get entangled in the fence or wander off, they get too far away to hear the Shepherd's voice. We must stay in close proximity to the Shepherd to hear His voice. Stay close to the Shepherd today. Listen and follow. He wants to lead you.

Copyright 2005. www.MarketplaceLeaders.org
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Please recommend this TGIF daily devotional to everyone interested in applying their faith to their worklife. Tell them to subscribe at http://www.TodayGodIsFirst.com

Os Hillman Copyright 2004
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So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit … Eph 5:17 - 18 (NASB)

There are two kinds of people … nah; I hate those over-simplified “two kinds” generalizations. However, Paul does give us two choices in verse 17. We can be foolish … or we can be wise. The choice is ours, and we, by ourselves, must make that choice. I made that decision when I was around ten. I remember walking down the aisle, confessing that Jesus was my Lord and Savior. I also vividly recall being baptized that evening. My mother was baptized in that same service. Mom and I made the decision to be wise.

So, what kind of wisdom does a ten-year-old boy have? Certainly not enough wisdom to stay out of trouble. You have already learned some of my short comings. I have a long list that contains many, many more. I did not have enough wisdom to understand every aspect of what I did. I did not have enough wisdom to make all the right choices and be in all the right places at all the right times, but I did have enough wisdom to know what I needed to do before I took another step in my life’s walk. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior … and He has been that since that very hour. I’m sure you have a similar experience. If you haven’t accepted Jesus as you Savior, now is as good a time to start as any other.

Paul encourages us to be wise. He then tells us what he means, “but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Before you panic, take ten deep breaths and let them out slowly. Knowing the will of God isn’t that hard. I heard that gasp! Slow down and breathe normally. Most of you are already on the path of doing God’s will. What did we learn in the first half of Ephesians? Pop quiz time! Ah, that’s right. We learned who we are in Christ Jesus. Very good. Next question: are you learning to walk in that knowledge? If you are, you are doing the will of God. Providing for your family – that’s the will of God. Worshipping together with the Family of God – that’s the will of God. Doing what you can to spread the Gospel of Jesus – that’s the will of God. Raising your family in the ways of the Kingdom – that’s the will of God. Rejoicing as you give your tithes and offerings for use in the Church – that’s the will of God.

See, you have already begun the process of being all that God wants you to be! Has that been hard? Most of it comes naturally. As a matter of fact, God wants to use YOU! He wants you to be YOU! He created YOU and gave YOU the personality that HE needs to do what HE wants YOU to do! May I give you a word of advice? Thanks. Don’t try to be me … or your pastor … or your favorite singer … or your father … or your mother … or anyone else. God has gifted you with exactly what you need to do what He created you to do.

What do you LIKE to do? Do it for the Kingdom. Do you like to sew? Sew for Jesus. Do you like to sing? Sing for Jesus. Do you like to dance? Dance for Jesus. Do you like to invent things? Invent for Jesus. Do you like to paint? Paint for Jesus. Do you like to write? Write for Jesus. Get the point? That is how you do the will of God … do what you like to do – and do it for Jesus.

There is another part to today’s verses: “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit …” That’s Paul’s way of saying, “Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Drink Him in. Let Him consume you, lead you, direct you, and fill you to overflowing. Paul tells us a few things that will get us started in the way of the Spirit … but that will have to wait for another session.

Harley
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Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:15 - 16 (NASB)

Several times in the past two chapters Paul has mentioned the word “walk”: “walk worthy…”, “walk no longer as the Gentiles …”, “walk in love …”, and today’s “Therefore be careful how you walk …” Do you get the idea that Paul is trying to tell us something? Remember, when Paul uses the word “walk”, we should be reading, “live”, because that is what Paul means. Indeed, Paul is quite concerned with the way we live, and for good reason. He doesn’t want us to walk in the paths of the unrighteous. He constantly reminds us that we walked that way … and were dying in our sinfulness. No matter how we lived … how “good” we were or how “bad” we were … we could not live up to God’s expectations. God’s standard is perfection. Our experience is failure. We all walked in failure. Even if we sinned just one time, we sinned too much to meet God’s ideal. The end result of this lifestyle is death … and we were all “dead folk walking”!

However, through the sacrifice of Jesus, both on God’s part of offering the sacrifice and Jesus’ part of being the sacrifice, we were perfected. It is important to remind ourselves that when God looks at us, He sees Jesus! If we can remember that, we can understand how we can walk in God’s idea of perfection.

Today, Paul tells us to walk in wisdom … not the wisdom of our bosses or our parents or our teachers or our peers or our governments … but in the wisdom of God. Don’t mistake what I just wrote. I am not advocating rebellion. Far from it, good Christians, true believers, are traditionally the best citizens any ruler could ever want. They are obedient to the laws of the land – as long as those laws aren’t contrary to the laws of God; and most aren’t. They love their neighbors, both believers and unbelievers. They take care of their families. They make provision for the poor, the sick, the orphans, the widows, and the prisoners. They give to meet the needs of the needy … and they do it out of their poverty if necessary. They are peaceable, kindhearted, merciful, and gracious. They pay their taxes on time. They obey the directives of government officials. They work harder and cause less trouble than any other class of citizen. All they want is freedom to worship their God and share their faith.

None of this makes sense by worldly standards of wisdom. The ungodly bend the laws of the land to their own end, don’t know their neighbors and couldn’t care less about their neighbor’s needs. They often abandon their families to meet the whims of their own desires. They ignore the poor, the sick, the orphans, the widows, and the prisoners. They even go so far as to kill their unwanted offspring and starve their disabled. They keep all that they have and desire what others have. They are rabble-rousers, hardened, merciless, ungracious and ungrateful. They believe laws are made to be broken. They work less and demand more than believers, and they cheat on every tax bill handed them.

If I were a king, I would want true Christians to be my chief citizenry. But the world, in its wisdom, does not see it that way! True believers are often hated, persecuted, despised, and rejected. They frequently have to live “underground” if they want to worship freely. They are seen as a threat to “freedom” … mostly because their lifestyle sheds the light of truth on the wickedness of worldly ways. They are different … too different and are hated because of it.

Why would anyone want to be a Christian? But, we are … by choice, and Paul tells us to make the best of each day because the times are evil. Next time, we will see what Paul means … at least in nugget form!

Harley
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But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this reason it says,
“Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.”
Eph 5:13 - 14 (NASB)

If you trust me, let me lead you on a little trip. Now, close your eyes and take my hand. Ah, ah! Don’t peak. Here, let me help you. This blindfold will prevent temptation from overcoming you. There, how’s that? Not too tight? Good. Now, take my hand and do exactly as I say. Ready? Let’s go.

We are going out the front door of your house. Watch your step. Remember, there are three steps down. Very good. Don’t let go of my hand. The ground gets a bit rough here, so we will take it slow. Easy, there is a big rock in the path. We will walk just a bit to the right to miss it. Duck your head. There is a low branch right here. Ah, you are doing wonderful. Now bend down. We will be taking fifteen steps down. The clearance is a bit low here, so don’t stand up straight. Easy. That’s it. It’s cooler down here, isn’t it. Do you know where we are? It doesn’t matter. You will in a few minutes.

Ok. Now take off the blind fold and open your eyes. What do you see? Nothing? Why? Oh, that’s right; there is no light here and the flashlight I brought with me is off. Describe what you “see”. Blackness is hard to describe; isn’t it? You see nothing. You might even be afraid to take a step one way or the other. How big is the room we are in? Don’t know? Take a guess. Give up? Ok. Now close your eyes again. No, you don’t have to take my hand; we aren’t going anywhere.

Did you hear the click? Did you sense that the lights came on? Of course you did. The blackness you sensed is now the red glow of your eyelids. Carefully now, open your eyes. What do you see? How big is the room? Are their any interesting features? Of course! You can see everything because there is LIGHT!

Paul is showing us the same thing on a spiritual level. If we live in spiritual darkness, our lives are consumed with fear and grief. However, when the light of the Gospel is turned on in our lives, everything becomes clear. We can see the error of our past because the Light reveals it to us. We can see the beauty around us, the wonder of living in Christ, because the Light reveals it to us. We can see to take steps around the world we are in, because the Light reveals the floor around us. We are comfortable, because we like the Light.

Part of what we are expected to do as “light dwellers” is to lead those living in darkness into our world … to illuminate their darkness. Some of the dark-dwellers will love us for this act of kindness. Others will hate us and scurry back into the dark recesses of their world. Some will hate us so much that they will attempt to extinguish our light! This is the way of light-dwellers like you and me. And, if we are not illuminating the world around us, we are failing as Christians. If we do not have some people hating us because of our joy and peace and contentment, then we are not letting the Light shine through us but are bottling it up and selfishly hoarding it … or we are not light-dwellers at all!

Let’s all “Let our light shine before men in such a way that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father who is in heaven.” Adapted from Matt 5:16 (NASB).

Harley
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c. 2005 Harley E. Hudson

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Activities and Events of Interest
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Friday, April 29, at 7:00 PM - Calhoun Fire Department will sponsor a live music event at Union Street Station. The regular Union Street Band ( Johnny Sprayberry ) will be performing. Mike Boyett will be there with his gospel group also. Admission is $8. Tickets are available from Calhoun Fire Department members (Pat Hammock, Barry Brownlee, or John Burge), at the KZHE radio station, or at the door. Please come if you can and tell all your friends and neighbors.
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12th ANNUAL ALBEMARLE BASS TOURNAMENT - Saturday, May 14, 2005
Where: Lake Columbia ? North Shore Landing
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per boat plus $10.00 per team for Big Bass Contest
1st - 50% of entries
2nd - 30% of entries
3rd - 20% of entries
PRIZES TO BE GIVEN IN RANDOM DRAWING
Big Bass Pot 1st - 75% 2nd -25%
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Annual Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show. 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Blue Angels will perform at 3 pm daily.
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---Blossom Festival 5K Run - May 21, 2005---

Albemarle Team Competition ? Albemarle will pay the $25.00 "team" entry fee for up to four teams. Must have 3 or more persons on a team. An individual entry fee is also required.

Entry Fees:**
$12 if postmarked by May 14 (T-shirts to first 200 registered runners/walkers)
$15 after May 14 and day of race
$5 for Fun Run
$25.00 Team entry fee (which Albemarle will pay)(Be sure to have a Team Name.)

Contact Cindy Borne, by e-mail or phone, for the entry form.

Note:** In order to get the paperwork done for getting the team entry fee processed, you will need to get your information in to Cindy Borne by May 1st.
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May 20 & 21 - Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off. Tickets and/or Information 800-482-3330. Www.magnoliachamber.com
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Albemarle Kid's Fishing Tournament, Saturday, June 11th
Highway 371 Training Center - 10 am to 1 pm - Free Tee Shirts
Lots of Prizes - Hamburgers and Hot Dogs.
Check In @ 9:30 am - Fishing begins @ 10 am - Weigh In @ 1 pm
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The Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the Clinton Library September 22-25, 2007.
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"September 11 WDYTJWD" W. P. Florence
Justice first, then peace."
"September 11" Never forget.--Tony Moses
"ONE NATION UNDER GOD ...the only way"--Phillip Story
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself." -- Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Keeping my head down but face toward Heaven" - - Jody Eldred, ABC News Cameraman in Kuwait
"Remember Pearl Harbor? Remember 9/11!" --"Bug"
Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. - - George Carlin
"Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!" - - Queen E. Watson
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NEVER FORGET! We're listing the names of our soldiers killed weekly. These records can be found at http://www.defenselink. mil/releases/

01. Cpl. Michael B. Lindemuth, 27, of Petoskey, Mich., died April 13 as a result of wounds received from enemy mortar fire at Camp Hit, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Inspector/Instructor Staff, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio. During Operation Iraq Freedom, Lindemuth was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

02. Capt. James C. Edge, 31, of Virginia Beach, Va, was killed April 14 by enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraq Freedom, Edge was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

03. Spc. Aleina Ramirezgonzalez, 33, of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, died April 15 in Tikrit, Iraq, when a mortar struck her forward operating base. Ramirezgonzalez was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troop Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

04. Pfc. Steven F. Sirko, 20, of Portage, Ind., died April 17 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Sirko was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

05. Pfc. Aaron M. Hudson, 20, of Highland Village, Texas, died April 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 15 in Camp Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Hudson was assigned to the 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

06. Pfc. Joseph L. Knott, 21, of Yuma, Ariz., died April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. Knott was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

The Department of Defense announced the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 16 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea. Killed were:
07. Sgt. Angelo L. Lozada Jr., 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
08. Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr., 24, of Eastville, Va.
09. Spc. Randy L. Stevens, 21, of Swartz Creek, Mich.

10. Pfc. Sam W. Huff, 18, of Tucson, Ariz., died April 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV. Huff was assigned to the 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

11. Cpl. Tyler J. Dickens, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died April 12 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained April 6 in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his guard tower caught fire. Dickens was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

12. Maj. Steven W. Thornton, 46, of Eugene, Ore., died April 18 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, when he collapsed during physical training. Thornton was assigned to the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J.

The Department of Defense announced the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
13. Cpl. Kelly M. Cannan, 21, of Lowville, N.Y.
14. Lance Cpl. Marty G. Mortenson, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
Both Marines were killed April 20 as the result of the detonation of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to a 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

The Department of Defense announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 19 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted patrol. Both Soldiers were assigned 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and Fort Stewart, Ga. The soldiers are:
15. Spc. Jacob M. Pfister, 27, of Buffalo, N.Y.
16. Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20, of Newport, Ore.
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Remember that for every soldier killed in modern war, 10 are wounded. Don't forget to pray for them and their families.
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Please remember to pray for the American soldiers stationed everywhere around the globe and especially in Iraq. Times have been and are very tough and it would be nice if you would all just say a prayer for their safety and for their families.
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Scheduled Activities
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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. At noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sunday at 914 N. Vine
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Columbia County Amateur Radio Club meets Every second Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. Union Street Station. And YOU'RE invited. Net is every Sunday at 20:30 on 147.105.
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Columbia County Diabetes Support Group - Every third Monday, 7:00 p.m. room 222, Magnolia Hospital
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"Focus on the Family" with Dr. James Dobson weekday afternoons at 1 PM on KVMA am 630 it's a great show!
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MCC - Abraham Prayer - Sunday at 5:00 p.m and Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
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MCC - Early Morning Prayer - Monday - Friday, From 6:30 am to 8:00 am
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MCC - "Beth Moore" Video Class - Thursday nights at 5:45 pm
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MCC - "Faith Builders" Small group meets at 1051 Columbia 36 the second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.
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MCC - Firm Foundations Class, Sunday 9:30 to 10:15 a.m
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MCC - Meadow Brook Nursing Home Ministry Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m
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MCC - Mom's Day Out - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 2.$10 for the first child, $5 for the second. Call 234-3225 for reservations.
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MCC - Nursing Home Ministry - Meadowbrook Every Tuesday from 10 to 11 am. Taylor, the last Thursday each month.
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MCC - Over comers: Fridays @ 7:00 p.m- Director, Traci Foster invites you to a 12 step Christian support program. For anyone with a life controlling problem. Child care is provided.
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Men's Prayer Breakfast held every Tuesday morning at 6 AM in Miller's Cafeteria. If you aren't a regular participant at the Men's Prayer Breakfast, you're missing some great food, fellowship and inspired teaching of the Word. Hope to see you there.
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Narcotics Anonymous 5-6 pm every Monday at 220 Pine street.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5 pm every Tuesday in the Magnolia Hospital break room.
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Emergency Phone Number 911
(Fire, Police, Ambulance, Sheriff, etc. )
Central Dispatch 234-5655
(Non - Emergency Number)
Direct Numbers
Ambulance - 234-7371 (24 Hour)
Jail - 234-5331 (24 Hour)
Poison Control - 800-222-1222 (24 Hour)
http://www. aapcc. org/
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"Fight till you win!" - - Mark Brazee
"Bring 'em on!" - -President George W. Bush
"There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of one candle."
"Laugh whenever you can and cry if you need to." -- "Bug"
"I read the end of the book. We win!" -- "Bug"
"We may not be able to cure the world, but we don't have to make it sicker." -- "Bug"
"There just ain't enough fingers for all the holes in the dike." - - "Bug"
"If you can read this e-mail, thank a teacher. - - If you read it in English, thank a serviceman."
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in ... and how many want out." - - Tony Blair
"Information is the currency of democracy." - Jefferson
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - - Margaret Mead
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Hope you enjoy the newsletter.
Again, thanks to all our contributors this week.

God bless and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Rom 16:3-4,6-7,12-13 Titus 1:15-16 Phil 2:25-27 1 Pet 4:7-8 Heb 4:1-2
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