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Bug's Bleat - - GCF: Air Museum
Volume 7, Issue 37
Hello All,
We’ve got a new Pastor, Terry Walthall from French port. Brother Terry, his talented and lovely wife, Leslie and daughters Katelyn and Laney will officially join us on Sunday, October 2.
I didn’t even realize that being without a pastor was bothering me. I mean we’ve had the cream of the crop preaching for us each week. But when we voted him in last Sunday, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Magnolia Christian Center was founded to win souls and disciple them in the Kingdom and I have to admit that being with out a leader was a concern to me. The fact that I was worried reflects how low my faith level was/is.
Our faith is a living thing. It ties us to the Father and gives us the ability to live abundantly here on this world. But since it’s living, it has to be fed and nurtured.
Lately, I’ve been working at the church instead of worshiping. I’ve been reading my bible instead of studying and I’ve been saying prayers instead of praying.
Thanks to God who woke me up, pointed the way and is standing by the door, waiting on me.
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Another “Dell” death. Last December, Annette's 35-month-old Dell crashed. As in the Hard Drive was DEAD! Today her 8-month-old Dell did the same. As before, the good news is it's still under warranty. The bad news is all her databases, letters, photos and e_mail addresses are GONE again.
We thought we’d be ahead of the game this time. When I bought her new Dell, I also ordered an external hard drive for it. Since she used the computer at work, they paid for the external hard drive.
So what’s the problem? Since they paid for it, they decided to move the external drive to another computer a while back. So we’re back where we started.
Oh well, Sam’s sells external drives. I’ll get her one that I pay for and install it myself. Then I’ll put up signs that say “touch this and die a slow, horrible death.”
Remember; Jesus Saves
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I’m not a great cook. Annette is. But I can cook a few things. Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, grits and coffee is one of my trademark meals. Hot Water Bread is another thing that I can cook. So, when we decided to have an office potluck today, I offered to cook hot water bread.
The downside is that hot water bread doesn’t warm up well, so I had to cook it at work. Annette helped me assemble the essentials (cast iron skillet, mixing bowl, pot to boil water in and, of course, cornmeal.) Mary Alexis brought red beans and rice. Marji Blair contributed corn casserole, strawberries and cantaloupe.
When I started cooking the cornbread, the break room kitchen started filling with people attracted by the smell. I was nervous about cooking on a strange stove and had doubts about the quality of my product.
Annette asked if the cornbread came out O.K. I guess it did. I made three batches and everyone ate their fill.
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News reports out of Baton Rouge tell of gun dealers “selling out” since the New Orleans refugees came to town. Fear of Refugees is a new thing for U.S. citizens. Xenophobia isn’t something to be proud of.
We’ve welcomed the evacuees here. I’m sure that not all evacuees are sterling citizens, but the ones we’ve encountered have been a pleasure to know.
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Our friend Norma Kay Rowe has been diagnosed with cancer. Prognosis is good but your prayers will be appreciated.
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Our Disaster Medical Assistance Team has been working HARD in South LA. The first four days they spent at the Super Dome, were not only exhausting (they told me they didn’t get more than six hours sleep those first four days) but deeply disturbing.
On Labor Day, FEMA moved the team to Baton Rouge. En route, Ricky became ill and they ended up taking him to the FEMA clinic in Baton Rouge. He ended up spending two days in Our Lady of the Lakes hospital. He’s back in Columbia County now.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team was told that, based on their work at the Super Dome, they were going to help set up teams from other states. So after eight hours of sleep, they started back to working 18-hour days, training, equipping and sending out other DMAT teams.
Our AR-1 team includes Steve Savoy, John Burge and Ricky and Sarah Shepherd.
They’re supposed to be home today.
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The seventh annual Family Care Fair will be held Saturday, September 24th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University (SAU). The event is co-sponsored by SAU Department of Nursing, H.E.A.L.T.H. in Columbia County Initiative (formerly CO-MEND) and Living Hope ? Texarkana.
The health fair is an annual event and a collaborative community effort. The H.E.A.L.T.H. (Helping Everyone Achieve Long-Term Health) in Columbia County Initiative is made up of community service providers, businesses, medical and educational representatives, who, through their knowledge of the community, identify areas of concern and develop projects to meet those needs. The Arkansas Department of Health assists with technical and administrative support.
The health fair, which is free of charge, offers the community an opportunity to obtain services in important areas such as health, safety, and community education. It is also a forum for families to identify services that are available to them within the community and a chance for them to enjoy fun activities with their children.
Everyone is encouraged to stop by on their way to the fair to enjoy the fun and take advantage of free vision, dental, hearing, spinal, body composition/strength, and blood pressure screenings. The Columbia County Health Department will provide adult Tetanus shots. Blood sugar and cholesterol screenings will be conducted in the Wharton Nursing Building, also on the SAU campus. Special events include Fire Safety House, fingerprinting/photo identification, free refreshments, entertainment and drawings for door prizes.
For further information, contact Angie Taylor at 234-7500.
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One of Joe Tudor’s "pastimes" is to browse around www.howstuffworks.com and see how stuff works. He found "How Fire Engines Work" today, and it led him to this...
http://www.city.davis.ca.us/fire/tour/
A tour of the City of Davis (California) Engine 31. This is cool... One of the coolest things is the opticom. Check it out.
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The following is information provided by FEMA
Individuals affected by Katrina may register for disaster relief as follow:
-online at http://www.fema.gov
-by phone at (800) 621-FEMA
Registration via online is advised over registration via phone.
By registering for disaster relief, a FEMA representative will contact you to begin the process for providing short-term and long-term assistance, including immediate support for living expenses for those displaced from their homes by Katrina.
The FEMA rep will need proof of residence to complete your registration, such as, driver license, utility bill, insurance policy, etc. The ability to communicate with FEMA via fax will expedite the process.
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Don't forget ... "Da Bleat" is now on the web. Just go to http://bugsbleatnew.blogspot.com
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Feel free to share the "Bleat" with any and all. That's why we publish it.
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Recipe(s) of the week - CARIBBEAN RED SNAPPER/ PARGO ROJO CARIBEÑO
The fish can be served on top of the vegetables along with rice pilaf and garnished with parsley.
Salmon or chicken breast can be used in place of red snapper. Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup carrots, cut in strips
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
3/4 lb. red snapper fillet
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese or low-fat ricotta cheese
Procedure:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrot, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Push vegetables to one side of the pan.
Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover; cook for 5 minutes.
Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover; cook 3 minutes, or until fish is firm but moist.
Transfer fish to serving platter; garnish with vegetables and pan juices.
Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid:
serving from Meat group 1
serving from Vegetable group ½
servings from Fat 11/2
Nutrition Information:
Serving size 3 ounces red snapper with 1/4 cup vegetables
Calories 193
Carbohydrate 3 grams
Protein 22 grams
Fat 11 grams
http://www.lifescan.com/pdf/meals/mealplan_english.pdf
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BREAKPOINT Commentaries
by Chuck Colson. - Prison Fellowship
‘Until Death—or Whatever—Do Us Part’
Marriage and a Free Society
September 16, 2005
Note: This commentary was delivered by Prison Fellowship President Mark Earley.
According to the wedding experts, a new trend has emerged in marriage vows: Couples are no longer promising to stay together “’til death us do part.” It’s a reflection of the sad fact that young couples no longer have much faith that their marriages will survive.
And, of course, many of them don’t. This is tragic for couples that split up. But a Hoover Institution economist warns that, if these couples divorce after having children, their breakups may also imperil civil society.
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse has written a new book titled Smart Sex: Finding Life-Long Love in a Hook-Up World. Morse reminds us that free societies require people with a conscience. The vast majority of people must obey the law voluntarily, not because they’re afraid of the police. This means we have to cultivate people’s willingness to collaborate peacefully with others and obey the law—in other words, to help them develop a conscience.
But according to Morse, children of divorce, and children whose parents never get married, have greater difficulty forming attachments than children of married parents—and thus have greater difficulty forming a conscience. As Morse puts it, we often think about conscience and cooperation in terms of arguments and justifications for moral rules and prohibitions. “But having a conscience at all depends on a whole host of prior conditions,” she notes. People have to have a desire to do the right thing. They must be willing to learn about right and wrong, and have the ability to follow through and do the right thing.
This moral groundwork is not rational, but relational, Morse writes. “We do not develop trust, trust-worthiness, or self-restraint in a social vacuum. . . . The groundwork for the conscience is laid in the first eighteen months of an infant’s life through his relationship with his mother.”
This is why marriage and the family matter. Unless a child’s parents love him and each other, he has a much more difficult time developing the qualities of self-command that society needs for children to have, Morse writes. It’s why every marriage “has the potential to create children who can strengthen a free society—or significantly weaken it.”
Morse is right. When inner restraints are missing, external restraints have to increase to fill the void—and that’s when governments become dangerous. This is why Morse considers children with a conscience “matrimony’s gift to a free society.”
Tragically, it’s a gift too few couples are willing to give today. What we’ve seen recently in New Orleans and Mississippi—the widespread looting, vandalism, and violence—is a grim reminder of what happens when too many people have too little conscience. These lawbreakers, willing to terrorize their own neighbors, will be brought under control only at the point of a gun.
Is this the future of America? Gun-toting National Guardsmen on every corner, trying to keep order? Or will we do what is necessary to develop conscience in our children—in part, by committing ourselves to life-long marriage?
If we are not, we will reap the sobering consequences because as William Penn put it some three centuries ago, if men are not governed by God, they will be ruled by tyrants.
For further reading and information:
Today’s BreakPoint offer: “The Myth of Sexual Freedom” (CD)—In this resource available only from BreakPoint, Dr. Jennifer Morse, speaking to members of Congress and their staff, discusses the lies about sexuality accepted in our culture and why they don’t work.
Jennifer Roback Morse, Smart Sex: Finding Life-Long Love in a Hook-Up World (Spence, 2005).
Visit Join the Marriage Revolution, Dr. Morse’s website.
Jennifer D’Angelo, “Some Seek Alternatives to ‘’Til Death Do Us Part’,” FOX News, 29 July 2005 .
BreakPoint Commentary No. 040724, “Take Your Choice: Parents or Prisons?”
Jennifer Roback Morse, “The Return on Love,” BreakPoint WorldView, July/August 2003.
“101 Tips for a Happier Marriage” by Jennifer Roback Morse.
http://www.pfm.org/Content/NavigationMenu5/BreakPoint/LearnMore/About_BreakPoint/default.htm 2005 Prison Fellowship.
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Words of the Week:
quaff: to drink with relish.
hirsute: covered with hair or bristles.
tenebrous: dark; gloomy.
ostentation: excessive or pretentious display.
officious: meddlesome.
afflatus: a divine inspiration.
quorum: such a number of the officers or members of any body as is legally competent to transact business.
hauteur: haughtiness; arrogance.
xenophobia: fear or hatred of what is strange or foreign.
from Dictionary.Com
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"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." - John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American Author
"Tact in audacity consists in knowing how far we may go too far." - Jean Cocteau
"Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself." - John Dewey
"To create something you must be something." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people." - Leo Tolstoy
"Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know." - William Saroyan
"Readers may be divided into four classes: 1. Sponges, who absorb all that they read and return it in nearly the same state, only a little dirtied. 2. Sand-glasses, who retain nothing and are content to get through a book for the sake of getting through the time. 3. Strain-bags, who retain merely the dregs of what they read. 4. Mogul diamonds, equally rare and valuable, who profit by what they read, and enable others to profit by it also." - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love." - Feodor Dostoyevsky
"Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life’s currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose, or, better still, jump in the water and swim for the shore." - Thomas Szasz
"A child-like man is not a man whose development has been arrested; on the contrary, he is a man who has given himself a chance of continuing to develop long after most adults have muffled themselves in the cocoon of middle-aged habit and convention." - Aldous Huxley
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GCF: Air Museum
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At the Boeing Museum of Flight in Seattle, there is a full size mockup of an F/A-18 fighter. A ramp allows visitors to climb into the cockpit and get a sense of what the pilot sees and feels. A guide at the top of the ramp points out the various controls and gauges in the cockpit and gives information about the aircraft's capabilities to each visitor who gets in. When my two-year-old son sat down in the plane, he seemed fascinated by all he saw and heard. Then, he looked out at us and said, "Gramma, could I have a quarter?"
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GCF: Growing Boy
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Like all growing boys, my teenage grandson was constantly hungry, I went to the refrigerator to find something he might like. After poking around a bit and moving the milk and juice cartons, I spotted a bowl of leftover chili.
I called out to him excitedly. He came running into the kitchen.
"Look! I found some chili."
Struggling to be polite, he said, "If you're that surprised, I'm not really sure I want it."
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GCF: Bathroom Break
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On the first day of school, about mid-morning, the kindergarten teacher said, "If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers."
A little voice from the back of the room asked, "How will that help?"
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GCF: True or False?
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Guess which of the following statements are True or False?
Answers below but no peeking!
1. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
2. Alfred Hitchcock did not have a bellybutton.
3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 yrs.
4. People do not get sick from cold weather; it's from being indoors a lot more.
5. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop, even your heart!
6. Only 7 per cent of the population are lefties.
7. 40 people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute.
8. Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until they are 2-6 years old.
9. The average person over fifty will have spent 5 years waiting in lines.
10. The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
11. The average housefly lives for one month.
12. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
13. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.
14. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.
15. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than the rest of the day.
16. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep.
17. The REAL reason an ostrich sticks its head in the sand is to search for water.
18. The only 2 animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads are the Rabbit and the Parrot.
19. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Tootsie".
20. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State anthem.
21. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used instead of real milk.
22. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane, just in case there is a crash.
23. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle built in 1903 used a tomato can for a carburetor.
24. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from women who give birth. They are reused in vein transplant surgery.
25. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.
26. If coloring weren't added to Coca-Cola, it would be Green.
ANSWERS BELOW:
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ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE TRUE
Don't you just love number 16?
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GCF: Farewell Song
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There was a woman who spent some months serving at a religious mission in Kenya. On her final visit to a remote township she attended a medical clinic. As the Maasai women there began to sing together, she found herself deeply moved by their hauntingly beautiful harmonies.
She wanted to always remember so she recorded this moment and would share it with friends when she arrived home. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she turned to her friend and asked, "Can you please tell me the translation of the words to this song?"
Her friend looked at her an solemnly replied, "If you boil the water, you won't get dysentery."
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[GCFL.net] Brain Cramps
Question: If you could live forever, would you and why? Answer: "I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever." --Miss Alabama in the 1994 Miss USA contest
"Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." --Mariah Carey
"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." --Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign
"I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body."--Winston Bennett, University of Kentucky basketball forward
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country." --Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC
"Half this game is ninety percent mental." --Philadelphia Phillies Manager Danny Ozark
"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." --Al Gore, Vice President
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix." --Dan Quayle
"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"--Lee Iacocca
"The word 'genius' isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." --Joe Theisman, NFL football quarterback and sports analyst
"We don't necessarily discriminate. We simply exclude certain types of people." --Colonel Gerald Wellman, ROTC Instructor
"Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas." --Keppel Enderbery
"Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 1992 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances." --Department of Social Services, Greenville, South Carolina
"If somebody has a bad heart, they can plug this jack in at night as they go to bed and it will monitor their heart throughout the night. And the next morning, when they wake up dead, there'll be a record." --Mark S. Fowler, FCC Chairman
Received from Dawn Paradise.
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[GCFL.net] Rattlesnakes
Felix, my husband, was playing golf with our town's fire chief when he hit a ball into the rough. As Felix headed for the brush to find his ball, the chief warned him, "Be careful; the rattlesnakes are out."
The chief explained that calls had been coming in all week requesting assistance with removing the snakes.
"You've got to be kidding," Felix replied in astonishment. "People actually call the fire department to help them with rattlesnakes? What do you say to them?"
"Well," said the chief, "the first thing I ask is, 'Is it on fire?'"
Received from Pastor Tim's CleanLaugh List.
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[GCFL.net] Jar 47
A new doctor had arrived in town. He could cure anything and anybody. Everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic.
Grumpy old Mr. Thompson went to visit this 'miracle doctor' to prove that he wasn't anybody special. When it was time for his appointment he told the doctor, "Hey, doc, I've lost my sense of taste. I can't taste nothin', so what are ya goin' to do?"
The doctor scratched his head and mumbled to himself a little, then told Mr. Thompson, "What you need is jar number 47."
So the doctor brought the jar out, opened it, and told Mr. Thompson to taste it. He tasted it and immediately spit it out, "This is gross!" he yelled. "Looks like I just restored your sense of taste Mr. Thompson," said the doctor. So Mr. Thompson went home.... very mad.
One month later, Mr. Thompson decides to go back to the doctor and try once again to expose him as a fake, by complaining of a new problem. "Doc," he started, "I can't remember anything!" Thinking he had the doctor stumped now, he waited as the doctor scratched his head, mumbled to himself a little, and told Mr. Thompson, "What you need is jar number 47, it's......"
But before the doctor could finish his sentence, Mr. Thompson was cured and fled the room!
Received from The Funnies.
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[GCFL.net] Blonde View of Football
Just in time for football season... Football finally makes sense!
A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.
"Oh, I really liked it," she replied," especially the cute guys with all the big muscles; but I just couldn't understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents."
Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"
"Well, I saw them flip a coin and one team got it and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was:
'Get the quarterback! Get the quarterback!'
Helloooo? It's only 25 cents!"
Received from Tommy Guerin.
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[GCFL.net] Traffic Violation
A traffic cop stopped a woman for a minor traffic violation.
After examining her driver's license in silence for a moment, he said, "You know something? This is one of the finest, most realistic pictures I've ever seen. I'm glad to see you aren't one of those vain women who have their photos retouched to remove all the lines in their face."
"Sir," she replied icily, "you are looking at my thumb-print."
Received from Thomas S. Ellsworth.
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“OUCH!”
Jesse Jackson is visiting a primary school and he visits one of the classes. They are in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings.
The teacher asks the Rev. Jackson if he would like to lead the discussion on the word "tragedy." So the illustrious leader asks the class for an example of a "tragedy."
One little boy stands up and offers: "If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a runaway tractor comes along and knocks him dead, that would be a tragedy."
"No," says the Great Jesse Jackson, "that would be an accident."
A little girl raises her hand: "If a school bus carrying 50 children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy."
"I'm afraid not," explains the exalted spiritual leader.
"That's what we would call a great loss."
The room goes silent. No other children volunteer.
Rev. Jackson searches the room. "Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?"
Finally at the back of the room a small boy raises his hand. In a quiet voice he says: "If a jet carrying the Rev. Jackson were struck by a missile and blown to smithereens, that would be a tragedy."
"Fantastic!" exclaims Jackson. "That's right! And can you tell me why that would be a tragedy?"
"Well," says the boy, "because it sure wouldn't be a great loss, and it probably wouldn't be an accident either."
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Today's Clean Laugh
Housework Challenged
One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his sweatshirt.
Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?"
"It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?"
He yelled back, "University of Auburn."
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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"Bus Smoke"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=135
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Vet Come Back
Dr. Cutter is the local Veterinarian, known for his wry humor. He surpassed himself one summer day when a city dog was brought to him after an encounter with a porcupine.
After almost an hour of prying, pulling, cutting and stitching, he returned the dog to its owner, who asked what she owed.
"A hundred and fifty dollars, Ma'am," he answered.
"Why that's simply outrageous!" she stormed. "That's what's wrong with you Maine people, you're always trying to over charge summer visitors. Whatever do you do in the winter, when we're not being gypped here?"
"Raise porcupines, Ma'am."
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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"Cat Rub"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=133
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Baby Wrap
Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants.
As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?"
"Yes," I replied, "That is a good analogy."
"I don't know how to make egg rolls," another mother said anxiously.
"Can I wrap my baby like a burrito?"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
"Nursery Escape"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=132
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Sunday Compliment
The minister gave his Sunday morning service, as usual, but this particular Sunday, it was considerably longer than normal.
Later, at the door, shaking hands with parishioners as they moved out, one man said, "Your sermon, Pastor, was simply wonderful - so invigorating and inspiring and refreshing."
The minister of course, broke out in a big smile, only to hear the man say, "Why I felt like a new man when I woke up!"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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Science of Music: Accidental Scientist - - http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/ - - What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer, or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than playing a drum? This site from Exploratorium explores the science of music through online exhibits, movies, and questions. Along the way, you can compose, mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all ... listen.
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The September 11 Digital Archive - - http://www.911digitalarchive.org/ - - This site uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Safety on the Internet - - http://surfthenetsafely.com/ - - How secure are our computers? We are continually bombarded with warnings about new viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses. Every few days another security patch for Windows seems to be necessary. To add to our problems, various new ways of invading our privacy or ripping us off are constantly springing up. Spyware and adware are being planted on us, crackers are breaking into our machines, email is full of spam and phishing scams. We seem to be under constant assault. Short of never going on-line, what can the average PC user do? Dire as it sometimes seems, the situation is by no means hopeless. This site is dedicated to helping the average PC user make full and safe use of the Internet. It is a collection of pages outlining defenses against the various threats and annoyances and the steps that can be taken to ensure that we continue to enjoy the Internet.
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Child Abuse - - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childabuse.html - - This site from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health provides resources about child abuse and neglect. Areas covered include diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, prevention, coping, research, and statistics.
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The Most Dangerous Woman in America - - http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/ - - This is the companion Web site to the NOVA program 'The Most Dangerous Woman in America,' an exploration of the complex case of Mary Mallon, aka 'Typhoid Mary,' a turn-of-the-20th-century cook living in New York City who unwittingly infected more than 40 people with typhoid fever.
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"Taking a statin drug within 24 hours of having a heart attack cuts the risk of in-hospital death by slightly more than half. So found researchers at UCLA here and other centers who reviewed records on more than 170,000 patients who had acute myocardial infarctions. They found that statin use early after hospitalization for MI was associated with a lower mortality risk, and a lower rate of many related complications, but not recurrent heart attacks, according to a report in the Sept. 1, 2005 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology." -
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"Researchers from Finland and the United States report evidence that diets high in cereal fiber and whole-grain products may slow the progression of atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in the arteries, of postmenopausal women. Several studies have linked increased dietary fiber, especially cereal fiber, with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death, but most of them have been conducted in patients without coronary artery disease and have not directly assessed the effect of fiber intake on the progression of plaque build-up in the arteries of patients with established heart disease." -
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"Working beyond the standard 8-hour day may raise the risk of job-related injuries, regardless of a person's occupation, a new study suggests. Among nearly 10,800 U.S. adults followed for 13 years, researchers found that those who worked overtime or on regularly extended shifts were at greater risk of on-the-job injuries. And the effect was not limited to hazard-fraught industries. Muscle and joint problems were the most common complaint, followed by cuts and bruises, according to findings published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Some past research has shown that people who work long hours tend to sustain more injuries and health problems than workers with standard 40-hour weeks. But these studies have often been limited by shortcomings in their methodology, according to Dr. Allard Dembe, the lead author of the new study." -
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"An ongoing series of seven major solar flares, including two on September 10, 2005, could disrupt communications on Earth and generate colorful sky shows for people at high northern latitudes for the next several days. Already satellites have been affected. Even more serious effects are possible this week. The spate of activity from the Sun is being generated by a large sunspot named 798. Sunspots are cooler and darker regions of pent-up magnetic activity. When they unleash their energy, it's a bit like the top coming off a shaken champagne bottle. The sunspot is just rotating into view, so its energy has been directed sideways and not directly at Earth. In coming days, if more major flares erupt as forecasters expect, they'll head right at us and radio blackouts, cell phone dropouts and other communications disruptions are more likely, scientists said. Solar flares send radiation to Earth in about 8 minutes. Hours later, clouds of charged particles can engulf the planet. If the magnetic field of a storm is oriented opposite to our planet's protective magnetic field, gaps are created and radiation leaks to the planet's surface, potentially threatening astronauts aboard the International Space Station, sometimes shorting out satellites, and even causing terrestrial power grids to trip." -
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"About 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, says the American Cancer Society, and 10,000 of those cases will be fatal. If not caught in the early stages, melanoma can be a particularly virulent form of cancer, spreading through the body with an efficiency that few tumors possess. Now, researchers at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research have discovered one of the reasons why this particular skin tumor is so ruthless. Unlike other cancers, melanoma is born with its metastatic engines fully revved. 'Other cancers need to learn how to spread, but not melanoma,' says Whitehead Member Robert Weinberg, senior author of the paper that will be published September 4 in the early online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. 'Now, for the first time, we understand the genetic mechanism responsible for this.' " -
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"Doctors commonly view excessive daytime sleepiness as a cardinal sign of disturbed or inadequate sleep. But a new study suggests it could also signal depression or even diabetes, regardless of whether an individual doesn't sleep well. Among a random sample of 16,500 men and women ranging in age from 20 to 100 years old from central Pennsylvania, 8.7 percent had excessive daytime sleepiness. Researchers, who considered a wide range of possible reasons for why these individuals were excessively sleepy during the daytime, found that excessive daytime sleepiness was more strongly associated with depression and obesity or metabolic factors than with sleep-disordered breathing or sleep disruption." -
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"About 1.7 million U.S. children live in homes that have loaded and unlocked guns, according to what is described as the first comprehensive survey of gun storage in homes across the country. The study, published September 6, 2005, in the journal Pediatrics, found that 2.5 percent of children live in homes with loaded and unsecured firearms. Estimates from the early 1990s had put the percentage at 10 percent. The new results suggest a decline, but that doesn't mean there's cause for celebration, said Catherine Okoro, a study author. 'That's still too many children to be put at risk,' said Okoro, an epidemiologist with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study is based on a 2002 telephone survey of about 241,000 adults and is the first to provide data on gun storage in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, its authors said." -
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"Japanese automaker Toyota has developed a safety technology that it says will keep the driver's eyes on the road. An image-processing computer system developed by Toyota Motor Corp. and a Toyota affiliate uses a camera near the steering wheel to detect when the driver stops looking straight ahead. The system flashes a light on the dashboard display and emits a beeping noise when the eyes start to wander. If the driver still doesn't respond, brakes kick in, Toyota said September 6, 2005. The feature will be offered in Lexus luxury models set to be sold in Japan in spring next year. Toyota won't comment on whether it will be offered in models sold abroad, company spokeswoman Keiko Nakajima said. Research shows that most accidents happen because the driver isn't paying attention, according to Toyota."
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September 14, 2005
Always Be Prepared
Today's Message is from Belinda Fischer (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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Recently Deer Park had a tornado come through, and as it turns out it took my back yard fence over my house, and it landed in the front yard of the people who live across the street from me. We also had some minor roof damage, and the large oak tree in my front yard lost many limbs.
My 17-year-old son and my dog were both home when this took place. They both watched all that was going on from a window in my house. After all the safety training my husband and I have had from both of us working at chemical plants, it was very apparent to me that we had not done our job in communicating to our son what to do in case of an emergency like this. The last place he should have been was near a window. We were very fortunate that they were not injured, and after the fact we went over tornado safety with him.
It is recommended to designate a safety shelter located in the lowest level of your home, get away from windows, and to try and stay in the center of a room since corners usually attract debris. If you can, get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold onto it.
Don't assume "it won't happen to me!" ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
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September 13, 2005
Keep your Dryer Working Properly
Today's Message is from Becky Wofford (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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Some time ago, I received this email from a friend who knows my penchant for doing laundry frequently. It gives an important tip about how to keep your dryer working properly. The writer of the email had called a repairman because the heating unit had gone out of their dryer and related the following story:
The repairman pulled out the lint filter and found it was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes. He told us that he wanted to show us something. He took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. Now, this thing is like a mesh - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like - WELL......the hot water just laid on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh and that is what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that?
Note from one of the readers of this email:
I went to dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water collected a little but ran though the screen. I dried it off and was ready to put it back in the dryer since the water ran through it but, I thought, what the heck, it wouldn't hurt to wash it while I had it out. Warm soap water and a nylon brush, and I had it done in 30 seconds.
I then ran the water over the screen and what a difference. The water just gushed through it with no puddling at all and this time I was running the water at a faster rate. That repairman knew what he was talking about.
Try it for yourself & see if it works.
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Deer Vehicle Accident Tips
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Marie Rast.
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Fall is breeding season for deer, so the deer population tends to be on the move at that time. Particularly at the end of "daylight saving time"...typically in late October..., people must do more night-time driving, making it harder to spot deer. Peak hours for collisions are between 6:30 and 7:30 in the morning and between 4:30 and 6:30 in the evening. This is especially true from October through December.
Deer/vehicle crashes are often unavoidable. But, keeping these few things in mind might minimize your chances of injury or property damage in a deer/vehicle crash:
Always wear your seat belt. Seat belts save lives and keep passengers safer in any crash.
Use your peripheral vision to check for movement near the roadway. If you see deer standing near the roadside, SLOW DOWN!
Don't swerve or take the ditch to avoid hitting a deer. Brake as much as possible but stay on the roadway. Don't lose control of your vehicle or slam into something else just to miss the deer. You risk less injury by hitting the deer.
When you see one deer cross the road, slow down and look for a second or third deer to follow.
If you spot deer ahead, slow down immediately and honk your horn.
Pay attention on roads posted with deer crossing caution signs. These signs are there for a reason. Be extra careful in these areas -SLOW DOWN!
No published research supports the effectiveness of deer whistles on vehicles. Deer can't hear ultrasonic frequencies.
If you do become involved in an accident with a deer, move your car to the side of the road or to the median (if possible), out of the way of oncoming traffic.
Set up flares or other markers (if you have them) around the deceased animal in the roadway to warn other drivers of the obstruction.
DO NOT stand in the road or attempt to assist the animal, as an injured animal is frightened and can react in an unpredictable manner.
If you have a cell phone, dial 9-1-1 to alert local law enforcement of the traffic hazard, report the accident, seek medical assistance for anyone who is injured, or to request a tow truck if your vehicle was disabled by the accident.
Safe driving!!!
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September 9, 2005
When Tragedy Strikes
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Allen Smoak.
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When tragedy strikes . . . .
It was 3 PM, the third day of May, 1970, when tragedy struck my family. That afternoon was cool . . . no clouds . . . just a bright sunny day. My dad told me to plant butternut squash that afternoon and feed the livestock before he returned home. My best hunting buddy, Tippie, a small cur dog that would fetch anything, was busy playing around my feet while I planted the seed.
I noticed one dark cloud cluster forming toward Bowman and could hear the distant rumbling of thunder. I continued planting and figured we would not get any rain from this storm . . . there were no other clouds in the sky.
Suddenly, a gust of wind knocked me to the ground. Tippie began running around in circles then ran howling to the barn. I looked up to see the black cloud moving West about a mile away and wondered if we would still miss the rain. I stood up and proceeded to the barn. By the time I arrived wind was so severe that it prevented me from opening the door. I walked, leaning into the cold wind, toward the front of our mobile home. The storm was continuing West but was closer to our home.
I entered my house and told Mom that a storm was coming. She said that she had seen it building and was finishing our dinner. For some reason I had left my boots on, not leaving them at the rear door, and went into my room to wash my hands. I noticed the yard light had turned on because the sky was darkening. I picked up my guitar lying on the bed, began strumming, when the house lifted up and was dropped on its foundation.
Mom screamed. My younger brother was crying. The walls of the mobile home were rolling in and out like a wave. Mom yelled to get out of the house. I yelled "NO! Stay here." We held hands standing in a circle in our living room. The house lifted again . . . the roar of freight trains was deafening. The house began moving . . . we could see the grass disappearing under the house then . . . BOOM!
The mobile home was upside down. The 25" Quazar console TV rolled over Mom. I hit the wall with such force that the thermostat was shattered by my arm as I contacted the wall. My brother was smothered by the sofa and chairs. The power was off. There was just enough daylight to see. Mom asked me if I was alright. I answered yes. She then told me to open my eyes. . .I still had them clinched shut. My brother was okay but Mom was severely bruised.
I told Mom that I was going for help...she was slipping into shock. I told my brother to stay with her. The gas stove was swinging back and forth from its 5/8" gas line...remember the floor now was the ceiling. "Lord, don't let the line break." was my prayer. The hall way was no more...all the rooms had shifted and I began walking out where the walls were once connected to the walls. I had to bend nails and wire and metal out of the way to not get cut. I made it to the rear of our home and jumped out of a hole in the wall onto the clothes line. I made my way across the plowed field to our next door neighbors..about 1/4 mile.. with the monsoon type raining beating me in the face. With each step my feet would sink at least a foot into the wet plowed soil. . . . . .
I could go on . . . but with the tragedy in our sister states I do realize the pain, fear, and hopelessness that now make up their daily lives. There is so much that needs to be done. In 1970, we had the only home that was destroyed that day in May. A family in our community allowed us to stay in an old farm house until we could rebuild. It took 7 months to move back to our home place. It took another year to cut and dig up the trees that were twisted out of the ground.
Just imagine the time it will take to rebuild the cities and homes
destroyed by Katrina.?!?!?
My dad went back to work in two days. My brother and I went back to school that following Monday. Those in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana will not return to some semblance of normality for a long period of time because all is lost. Not just their homes, but their community, schools, jobs, and infrastructure.
We never recovered my dad's silver dollar collection...the photo album of family pictures. Clothing and personal items were strewn to the wind...everything we owned was destroyed......my guitar made it through . . . I have no idea how. We did have each other and for months after, we would cower in a corner during a violent thunder storm. But we had one another. We had faith and hope...and we had a will to move on.
Pray that wisdom and patience will prevail. If any one travels to help. . . prepare physically, mentally and spiritually before going. Storm victims will want to tell their story over and over again...this helps them process what has happened to them. If you are helping someone clean debris...wear gloves, steel toed shoes, safety glasses. Use caution felling trees or operating chain saws and generators. Locate septic tanks and ensure they won't collapse. Also, be aware of snakes, spiders, gators....and the list can go on.
The main point ?????
Don't become another casualty of Katrina!
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September 8, 2005
Miscommunication
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Dale Mann.
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I have a 97 Town Car that is perfect for getting some ole fat boys together to drink golf and play beer, or versa vice. It will hold all the necessities, 4 golf bags, 60 qt night cooler we unpack into day coolers for the golfing exercise, etc.
Coming back from playing golf last weekend the car ran hot, looked like it was on fire. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from so got the rollback to come and get it. I called the shop later and asked them what the problem was; they told me a radiator hose had blown out. I was happy that was all it was but disturbed that it happened to start with. I told him to replace every darn hose on the car. He said OK and all was well.
The shop called and said my car was ready. I asked how much the bill was. He replied, $758.00. I like to choked and said huh? He said $758.00 dollars. They had replaced all the hoses on the car, manifold hoses, etc, etc. I was about to tell him he was going to have to take enough hoses off to bring the bill down to $250-300 but then remembered the exact conversation, "Replace every darn hose on the car."
Communication needs to be precise. I cost myself $400-500 by not communicating properly. Think of all the communications we have at work. If someone says one thing but means another, it could cost the Company thousands of dollars for one seemingly simple misstep. Clear communication is key in every transaction.
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Volume 11, Number 13 -- 13 Sep 2005
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TODAY'S TOURBUS TOPIC: FUN WITH WORDS
Everyone knows that Nail-Biting Refreshes The Feet. Oops! I meant to say that The Best Things In Life Are Free. How did that come out so wrong? I must have had my brain hooked up to that anagram generator too long. In today's TOURBUS, we'll visit a bunch of sites that were created by the Nerds of Words.
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Ready for linguistic diversion, frivolity and merriment? Read on and find out how to become the animation of the assemblage!
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An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. For example, "Time Heals All Wounds" can be rearranged to form "Most Will Use A Handle". The Internet Anagram Server (aka "I, Rearrangement Servant") gives results in your browser, and has an Advanced interface which allows you to include or exclude certain words, specify minimum or maximum numbers of letters per word and a few other tweaks.
http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram
Anu Garg, creator of The Internet Anagram Server, also offers A.Word.A.Day, a newsletter for people who want to explore the world of words and share it with other wordlovers. For details on AWAD, see
http://www.wordsmith.org/awad
Also notable, illustrious and famed in the anagram arena is Anagram Genius, which you can find at
http://www.anagramgenius.com
Anagram Genius seems to be better at processing long input strings and generating phrase-like results. For example: "not over until the fat lady sings" = "Stringently deathful ovations"
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SCRABBLE HELPER
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If you're a fan of the Scrabble board game, you'll love this one. Enter the seven letters on your Scrabble rack, and this nifty tool will reveal, disclose and divulge all the words that can be composed from them. You can even specify specific beginning and ending letters, or ask for words of a certain length.
http://www.wordplays.com/fcgi-bin/scrabble.pl
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CROSSWORD HELPERS
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If you're having trouble getting a word in a crossword puzzle, then perhaps OneAcross can help. In addition to pattern dictionary searches, it can analyze the clue as well. OneAcross lets you enter either the length of the answer or an answer pattern, in which you use a question mark for unknown letters in the word. OneAcross also has a tool to help you solve cryptograms.
http://www.oneacross.com
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WORD TOOLS
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At Dictionary.com, you can look up a word in either a dictionary or Roget's Thesaurus (to find synonyms and antonyms). The site also offers Ask Doctor Dictionary (for questions about words or grammar), the Word of the Day, daily crosswords & word search puzzles, and a huge list of links to other online dictionaries, including hundreds of non-English ones.
http://www.dictionary.com
WordWeb Pro is a downloadable program that I use all the time. It can be used to look up words from almost any Windows-based program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. The feature I like best is searching for words matching a pattern, such as "ab*ly" which will return abashedly, abjectly, abnormally, absolutely, absurdly, and a superfluity of others.
http://wordweb.info
The WriteExpress Online Rhyming Dictionary is a helpful resource for poets and songwriters. You can find Ending rhymes (blue/shoe), Last syllable rhymes (timber/harbor), Double rhymes (conviction/ prediction), Beginning rhymes (physics/fizzle), or First syllable rhymes (carrot/caring).
http://www.rhymer.com
Need a synonym, antonym, or related word? Try this online tool:
http://www.rhymezone.com
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WORD GAMES
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Etymologic presents you with 10 randomly selected etymology (word origin) or word definition puzzles to solve. Some of the answers are improbable, incredible and hard to believe!
http://www.etymologic.com
WordZap is a fast-paced addictive word game you can play over the Net or against the computer.
http://wordzap.com
StoryFun is a variant of the Mad Libs word game, created by students at MIT who obviously don't have enough homework to do.
http://stuff.mit.edu/storyfun
Play Hangman with several different twists: Celebrity Hangman, Hang Your Ex-Whatever, Hillbilly Hangman, and others.
http://search.yahoo.com/search/dir?p=hangman
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Note: Some alert readers noted that the URL given in the last ACSM advertisement was not connecting. Lots of you have written and told me about the excellent deals and service you've gotten from them over the years, so I wanted to assure you they're still in business, and the address above is the correct site to reach them.
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DID YOU TAKE THE POP QUIZ?
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Test your online acumen with my Pop Quiz! Since it's a known fact that TOURBUS riders are smarter and better looking than the average Internetter, I'm sure you will pass with flying colors.
http://archives.tourbus.com/Test_Your_Internet_IQ-A082404.html
That's all for now, see you next time! -- Bob Rankin
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YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A snail can sleep for three years.
Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in th e letters "mt."
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction
If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel fuel that it burns.
The microwave was invented after a researche r walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to r ight or right to left (palindromes).
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous
There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.
Okay.................Now you know everything
Or do you?
Thanks to Rusty and Candy Adams
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Area Code 809 Hoax
Type: Scams and Shams
Description:
This email, which is made to appear to have been sent out by AT&T, purports that a scam is being perpetrated by certain phone companies through the long distance code 809. It alleges that dialing this long distance number can leave callers with unexpectedly huge bills. It explains that the code dials to the Bahamas and does not operate under US regulations.
The code 809, which allegedly dials to the British Virgin Islands, actually belongs to the Dominican Republic.
While AT&T denies ever sending out this email, the scam it describes is apparently true, leading AT&T to issue the following statement regarding the 809 Area Code Urban Legend.
If you receive such an email, keep in mind that while the modus operandi described does indeed take place, you should also be aware of the following:
* Not all phone numbers with 809 in the area code is part of this scam; most 809 numbers are legitimate, ordinary numbers.
* This scam has been used with area codes aside from 809.
* It is not, in fact, $2400 per minute; the figures involved with this scam have been greatly exaggerated over the years.
* The average US consumer is unlikely to encounter the scam itself.
Original Message:
809 Area Code
We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. We did not respond.
Then this week, we received the following email:
Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over the US. This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call. Be sure you read this and pass it on to all your friends and family so they don't get scammed!
MAJOR SCAM:
Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call an "809" Phone Number. This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it. We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention. This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information Center and is costing victims a lots of money.
There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.
If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute. Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00.
WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US. Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a pay-per-call" number.
There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, where as many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code.
We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize just disregard the message. Be wary of email or calls asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
(920)687-904
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By Heber Taylor
The Daily News
Published September 4, 2005 If Katrina had hit Galveston, here's what would have happened:
About 10 hours before the eye of the storm crossed the Seawall, high winds would have ripped into those who had thought about leaving but had procrastinated.
The same winds that made it impossible for them to move would have pinned down emergency workers, making them unable to answer calls for help.
As the storm drew nearer, the winds would have gotten higher. The water would have begun to rise.
The West End of Galveston Island, the Bolivar Peninsula and low-lying areas along the bay would have disappeared.
Then a 20-foot wall of water would have rolled over the island and peninsula.
On the West End and the peninsula, the surge would have topped 20 feet. Houses would have vanished.
The surge would have easily topped the Seawall. Damage would have been catastrophic.
On to the Mainland
The surge would have rolled over the island - and then rolled over Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Dickinson, League City and Friendswood.
Picture the surge stopping near Baybrook Mall. That, for a while, is the new shoreline. Looking south, you just see the Gulf.
Along the bay in Texas City, San Leon and Bacliff, the storm surge would have scoured huge sections of the shoreline away. Some areas would have simply disappeared.
In Friendswood, Dickinson and League City, the surge from the bay would have run up the bayous and creeks. Meanwhile, the storm bands that caused horrific flooding along Clear Creek in much smaller storms would dump heavy rainfall into the watershed.
Communities in the North County would see flooding by both salt and fresh water.
Looking over Galveston County at the peak of the surge, you would have seen a few islands. But mostly you would have seen the waters of the Gulf.
And when the surge receded, you would have seen crushed houses, large boats on dry land and bodies.
You would have seen the same horrific pictures you are now seeing from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
A bad tradition
Many people in Galveston County think that picture is false.
They talk about ancestors who stayed through historic storms. They ridicule people who talk about leaving.
They talk, as their ancestors did, about the unpredictability of storms.
But science has changed dramatically in a lifetime. The science of predicting these storms has improved dramatically in the past 10 years.
Seventy-two hours before Katrina hit, forecasters had pinpointed where it would land within 30 miles. That's less than the length of the island.
They predicted the level of the storm surge to within inches.
All along the line, what forecasters predicted was eerily accurate.
People who think they would be safe behind the Seawall - or anywhere else in Galveston County - during a Category 5 storm are irrational, dangerously so.
What to do
If a storm like Katrina heads this way, it's vital for everyone who lives in this county to get out.
What's here is going to be wrecked or damaged. If you stay here, you are going to slow the recovery.
Instead of helping to get electricity and water service restored, emergency workers are going to spend resources answering your call for help.
Some people, inevitably, will stay. They tell us they have a generator and 5-gallon drums of water. They say they're prepared.
But how much water will they and their families need if there's no running water for a month? And how much gasoline will they have to store to keep that generator running if power is out for six weeks?
And what if all those jugs of water and gasoline simply float off when that storm surge runs through the house? What will happen when they are sitting in the heat, surrounded by wreckage, and cholera breaks out because repairs to the sanitation system are still weeks away?
If a storm like Katrina is headed this way, there is one sensible thing to do: leave.
A better plan
Here's the good news: Galveston County's plan for a Category 5 storm is better than the one that was in place for New Orleans.
But if the plan is going to work, the folks who live here must cooperate.
What would happen if a Category 5 storm were headed this way? What should you do?
First, learn what the plan is. Today's edition includes a timeline of what should happen when the day comes that a Category 5 storm is headed this way. Learn what the rules are now.
Second, remember that emergency planners in Louisiana had a plan, too. It called for the evacuation of New Orleans. But as Katrina approached, people watched pictures on television of the killer storm moving closer and closer. You have got to move.
Saying when
Deciding when is your call. But we have a suggestion. At 72 hours before the storm arrives, emergency officials will have to make some calls.
Things will become clearer. Four- and five-day forecasts have large margins of error. At 72 hours, the picture tends to come into focus.
That's when you should tune in.
But even before then, you must have a plan.
Review it. If you're planning to cover the windows with plywood, 72 hours out is the time to start nailing. If you're thinking about going to the lumberyard at that point, you're already behind the curve.
At 72 hours, pack the car. Go off the checklist of valuables you want to take. Be ready.
If emergency management officials in Galveston County are going to call for mandatory evacuations, they must notify the Texas Department of Public Safety 12 hours in advance.
That's so the state can call in officers to man the checkpoints on the highways.
This is the time for you to leave.
You will have 12 hours to choose your route. When the evacuation orders are issued, officers will close intersections. Decisions will be made for you.
If you leave before the evacuation order is given, you'll beat the worst crowds. When you stop for gas, you'll likely find some. When you stop at a hotel, you'll likely find a room.
The longer you wait, the more crowded the roads will get. The more small problems will become big ones. Strong winds and high water will be getting closer.
If reading this depresses you, consider this:
You can't keep a Category 5 storm from destroying what you own. But you can, in the next hour, take steps to make sure that you and your family get out safely.
Learn from Katrina. Make a new plan today.
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Joe Tudor shared this with us.
“Thought you might be interested in this - a series on NPR about debriefing victims and responders”
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4842962
"In the face of criticism, the largest provider of "critical-incident stress debriefings" has now changed course. It no longer urges participants to rehash the trauma or suggest symptoms they might be experiencing."
see also
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/ptsd/
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We've been using Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for about 15 years, with good results. I think the key to this is to adhere to the basics we've used.
RULE #1 Only the facilitators and those who were actually involved in the incident are allowed in the debrief. No managers, buddies or coworkers.
RULE#2 Our debriefs concentrate on reassurance that you can get through this. We work to encourage a "brother's keeper" mentality among participants.
Following those rules, we've seen positive results. My first encounter with the death of a patient left me feeling lost. A couple of days later, I climbed on the roof of a neighbors home and visited with a fellow EMT who was working up there. He talked me through my feelings and helped me put my emotions in perspective.
After that, I started using debriefing teams when our EMTs (or other personnel) encountered traumatic situations.
Debriefing was started in California after many firefighters involved in an aircraft accident ended up quitting the fire service. Since we started debriefings, we haven't lost any team members due to emotional factors.
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Posted on the Albemarle Company Communications Board
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Katrina entered our lives with a fury, and while the storm passed, leaving behind chaos and destruction, she also opened our hearts and homes with an overwhelming desire to help our neighbors, friends, family and complete strangers. Many Albemarle families were directly impacted by the storm, but every Albemarle employee has made a difference with regard to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Each Albemarle site around the world has sent money donations or tangible goods, opened doors to displaced families, volunteered at local shelters, raised money by selling anything from lemonade to lunch to car washing services? and the list goes on-and-on. Albemarle employees' leadership with regard to these efforts has been outstanding and each one of us needs to take a moment and reflect on how we have made a difference. The following are just some examples of the events, time, and money that our Albemarle Family outside of the Baton Rouge area has extended to those so severely impacted by the storm. Watch for a separate communication discussing efforts of Baton Rouge employees.
Overall, Albemarle and its employees have donated more than $500,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts!
The Tyrone plant held raffles, sold soup & sandwiches, and gathered donations resulting in over $2900 for the Hurricane victims. Albemarle matched this amount in our special matching gifts program.
In Magnolia, Arkansas, over 600 evacuees are being sheltered. The Magnolia Plantsite coordinated the following activities over the last 2 weeks.
o Safety Excellence Team and Activities Committee cooked and served chicken and ribs for over 100 evacuees
o Provided pork and beef and a cook for the Sunday evening meal
o Handed out one hundred $40 Walmart/gas cards
o Ordered 1800 boxes for local volunteers to box up clothing and supplies.
o Set up a collection area on site for shelter and evacuee urgent needs.
o Planning an "adult night out" for the evacuees on Sept 17 by inviting them to a Steak and Bingo supper.
The daughter of our new CFO, Rich Diemer, organized her Tennis Team in Ridgewood NJ to raise $1700 and sent a letter to Mark Rohr requesting the funds be matched within the special program for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts.
The "Pasadena, Clearlake and Bayport" area has also seen a huge number of evacuees being sheltered in their communities. The Pasadena plant has focused on the Salvation Army and their critical needs. The Bayport plant is working with the La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Community to coordinate meals and contribute essential items to shelters and schools. Many employees are volunteering their time and dollars to assist those displaced by the storm.
A special thank you goes to John Burge, Steve Savoy and Ricky Shepherd, members of the Arkansas Disaster Medical Assistance Team (AR-1). AR-1 was deployed to the Gulf States on the Wednesday after the storm. Their initial assignment was at the Superdome in NO. The DMAT teams play a critical role in the medical response to a disaster.
Family members trained in the medical field, have flown in from around the country to volunteer at shelters, hospitals, and triage areas.
Albemarle Japan employees worked together to make a donation on behalf of the Japan office.
In Orangeburg, about 100 displaced families are being housed in homes or hotels. A request for supplies was sent by the Red Cross, and our Orangeburg plant has responded by sending cots, ice chests and mesh laundry bags from the storeroom.
If you know of an employee or employee's family member who has made a difference, please drop a line to the "Hurricane Katrina" email box. We would like to thank all those who have helped others during this national natural disaster.
It is a privilege and honor to work with such outstanding people.
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Megga Dittos - Bug
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TGIF-Today God Is First
Will You Enter?
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Monday, September 12, 2005
by Os Hillman
Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. ~ Numbers 20:11a
Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. It's been said the hardest place to score a touchdown is from the goal line. You're almost there. But there is something about crossing over that makes those last few yards the most difficult. Moses failed at the goal line, and it prevented him from finishing well a glorious life of service for God.
The people of Israel were complaining that they did not have water to drink. It was another of many tests for Israel. Moses inquired of God and God said, "...Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water" (Num. 20:8a). Moses, in his frustration and anger with the people, began to act on his own and made a strategic mistake. Instead of speaking to the rock, he struck the rock twice with his staff. In spite of his disobedience, the rock poured forth water.
God was calling Moses to a different dimension. Moses was to use his words to speak the miracle. However, he not only lost his temper, but he also took credit and dishonored God. He used his staff, the symbol of his work life as a shepherd, to force the provision.
When we become callous, we can use our skills and abilities to force what we believe should happen. We take control. When we do this, we are in danger of failing to enter the Promised Land of blessing from God. Living in life's spiritual dimension requires patience and obedience. Beware of solving problems in your own strength. God wants to bring you into the Promised Land of His blessing. But it will require walking in the spiritual dimension.
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The Butterfly Principle
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
by Os Hillman
The Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out boldly. ~ Exodus 14:8
Overprotective parents do their children a great injustice. The caterpillar that lies inside the cocoon will never become the beautiful butterfly if someone cuts open the cocoon prematurely. It is the struggle itself that allows the butterfly to emerge as a strong, new creature of nature.
God understands how necessary this process is. That is why we are allowed to experience difficult, often life-changing events. He even orchestrates them-all for our benefit. What the Israelites thought was a cruel joke when Pharaoh sent troops to pursue them after they had been freed and penned against the shore of the Red Sea became the stage for the most publicized miracle of all time-the parting of the Red Sea. Generation after generation has heard this incredible story of deliverance. God puts us against the "Red Seas" in order to show His power in and through us. If we do not know God can deliver, then we can never learn to trust Him. Circumstances that go beyond our capabilities of solving them place us at God's complete mercy.
This is how He likes it.
Do not fear the calamity that comes your way. If you are faithful to Him in the test, you will see God's power manifested like never before. Just as the Israelites were able to sing a song of deliverance, you too will have your own testimony of the Lord's faithfulness; and you will be able to recall it for others to build your faith and theirs.
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Calling by Name
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
by Os Hillman
These were the chiefs among Esau's descendants: The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz. ~
God is big on giving meaning to names. Names often are specific indicators of God's plans and purposes for that individual. A young boy grew up as Moses' servant. His Hebrew name, Hoshea, means "salvation." As the lad grew, Moses could see that he had a "different spirit" from the rest of the Hebrew men. He was selected to be one of the 12 men whom Moses chose to spy out the land of Canaan. Before the expedition, Hoshea was given a new name by Moses-Joshua, which means "the Lord saves." Joshua became the new leader of Israel who would lead them into the Promised Land. He would, in fact, save an entire nation.
In my own journey I had learned that God gave me a name that had something to do with my future call from Him. I was 44 years old and had just gone through two of the most difficult years of my life. During that time, God brought a man into my life who discipled me in areas where I had never been trained. I was discovering many new spiritual truths about myself and Christians in the workplace. I came to identify with the struggles of Esau and Joseph in their desire to understand their own birthrights. I began to write about these discoveries to help other workplace believers understand their own callings through business. One morning on a weekend getaway in the mountains, my friend looked at me and said, "Do you know the meaning of 'Omar'?"
Omar is my first name. My real name is Omar Smallwood Hillman III. Dr. Smallwood had delivered my grandfather. No one, not even my mother, knew the origin of "Omar." They put the "O" and the "S" together to call me "Os."
"You need to know the meaning of 'Omar.' It has something to do with your future," said my friend.
Startled by his assertion, that night I looked up the name of "Omar" on a computer program. Here is what I found:
Arabic for "first son" and "disciple," Hebrew for "gifted speaker," and German for "famous." Rooted in the Middle East, this name is rarely used in the West. Omar was the grandson of Esau. [http://www2.parentsoup.com/babynames/baby/o.html]
I was shocked. I had just completed 300 pages of material on the relationship of Christian businessmen to the life of Esau. My friend quickly concluded that God had called me to free Christian businessmen and women from the "Esau life." And He had allowed me to receive a name that related to the person of Esau. It was the closest thing to a burning bush experience I'd ever had. Could the Lord be this personal with us? Yes, Matthew 10:30 tells us He knows the very hairs of our head.
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A Tool for Miracles
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Thursday, September 15, 2005
by Os Hillman
With the tip of the staff that was in his hand, the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. And the angel of the Lord disappeared. ~ Judges 6:21
How does God call people into His service? There is a clear pattern in the way God calls men and women into service for Him. Almost every major leader has been called while he or she was in the midst of performing his or her everyday vocation. Peter was a fisherman; Matthew, a tax collector; Luke, a physician; Paul, a tentmaker; Moses, a shepherd; Jesus, a carpenter; and so on.
When God called Gideon to free the people of Israel from the oppression of the Amalekites, he did so while Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress. Like Moses, Gideon argued with God, saying his family was nothing special, so how could he be used of God to save Israel? Gideon acknowledged God by preparing an offering to Him. The angel did an interesting thing with Gideon's offering; he took the tip of his staff and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. As with Moses, God chose to do a miracle with a staff, the instrument that symbolized Gideon's work life. Why would God do this? It is because God wants us to know that the tools He has given each of us are the tools He wants to use to demonstrate His power. However, in order for that to happen, we must yield our tools to Him for miracles to be manifested through them.
Have you yielded your tools to the Lord? God wants you to have an overriding ministry objective to your work life. He doesn't want you to leave your work; He wants to work through your work. Allow Him to do that today.
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Why God Blesses
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Friday, September 16, 2005
by Os Hillman
And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel. ~ 1 Chronicles 14:2
King David learned an important lesson every leader must learn if he is to ensure God's continual blessing. He knew why God blessed him. It wasn't because he deserved it, though he was a man who sought God with his whole heart. It wasn't because of his great skill, though he was a great military strategist. It wasn't because he was perfect, for he committed some horrible sins during his reign as king. No, it was for none of these reasons. God blessed David for the "sake of His people Israel."
God never blesses an individual just for that person's exclusive benefit. God calls each of us to be a blessing to others. So often we forget this last part. R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman who built heavy construction equipment, came to realize this only after God took him through many trials. Once the Lord had all of LeTourneau, he came to realize that the question wasn't whether he gave 10 percent of what the Lord gave him. Rather, the question was, "What amount does He want me to keep?" LeTourneau was known for giving 90 percent of his income toward the end of his career and was a great supporter of world missions. But the Lord doesn't bless workplace believers just for the ability to give financially. God has given workplace believers many more gifts beyond the financial.
What is happening with the spiritual fruit of God's blessing on your life? Is it clogged, or is it freely flowing to others? Ask the Lord to free you to be a blessing to those in your circle of influence.
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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 2005
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Activities and Events of Interest
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Columbia County Fair, Monday, September 19 - Saturday, September 24.
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Steak & Bingo (Sep 24 06:00 PM CDT in Jr. High cafeteria)
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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. Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Everett, 23, of Huntsville, Texas, died on Sept. 7, 2005, in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, where an accident occurred in the motor pool. Everett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Arlington, Texas.
02. Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell, 21, of Middlebury, Pa., died on Sept. 11, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Campbell was assigned to the 108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
03. Sgt. Kurtis D. K. Arcala, 22, of Palmer, Alaska, died on Sept. 11, 2005, in Tikrit, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during convoy escort operations. Arcala was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04. Lance Cpl. Shane C. Swanberg, 24, of Kirkland, Wash., died Sept. 15 from an explosion resulting from indirect fire at Forward Operating Base, Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Swanberg was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05. Sgt. Alfredo B. Silva, 35, of Calexico, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2005, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Silva was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, Modesto, Calif.
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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"
"It's no big deal doing what God tells you to do. A big deal would be NOT doing what God tells you to do. Just ask Jonah." - - Paul Troquille
"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!!!
Eph 6:4-7 Acts 5:18-21a John 13:18-20 Josh 22:5-6
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Hello All,
We’ve got a new Pastor, Terry Walthall from French port. Brother Terry, his talented and lovely wife, Leslie and daughters Katelyn and Laney will officially join us on Sunday, October 2.
I didn’t even realize that being without a pastor was bothering me. I mean we’ve had the cream of the crop preaching for us each week. But when we voted him in last Sunday, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Magnolia Christian Center was founded to win souls and disciple them in the Kingdom and I have to admit that being with out a leader was a concern to me. The fact that I was worried reflects how low my faith level was/is.
Our faith is a living thing. It ties us to the Father and gives us the ability to live abundantly here on this world. But since it’s living, it has to be fed and nurtured.
Lately, I’ve been working at the church instead of worshiping. I’ve been reading my bible instead of studying and I’ve been saying prayers instead of praying.
Thanks to God who woke me up, pointed the way and is standing by the door, waiting on me.
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Another “Dell” death. Last December, Annette's 35-month-old Dell crashed. As in the Hard Drive was DEAD! Today her 8-month-old Dell did the same. As before, the good news is it's still under warranty. The bad news is all her databases, letters, photos and e_mail addresses are GONE again.
We thought we’d be ahead of the game this time. When I bought her new Dell, I also ordered an external hard drive for it. Since she used the computer at work, they paid for the external hard drive.
So what’s the problem? Since they paid for it, they decided to move the external drive to another computer a while back. So we’re back where we started.
Oh well, Sam’s sells external drives. I’ll get her one that I pay for and install it myself. Then I’ll put up signs that say “touch this and die a slow, horrible death.”
Remember; Jesus Saves
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I’m not a great cook. Annette is. But I can cook a few things. Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, grits and coffee is one of my trademark meals. Hot Water Bread is another thing that I can cook. So, when we decided to have an office potluck today, I offered to cook hot water bread.
The downside is that hot water bread doesn’t warm up well, so I had to cook it at work. Annette helped me assemble the essentials (cast iron skillet, mixing bowl, pot to boil water in and, of course, cornmeal.) Mary Alexis brought red beans and rice. Marji Blair contributed corn casserole, strawberries and cantaloupe.
When I started cooking the cornbread, the break room kitchen started filling with people attracted by the smell. I was nervous about cooking on a strange stove and had doubts about the quality of my product.
Annette asked if the cornbread came out O.K. I guess it did. I made three batches and everyone ate their fill.
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News reports out of Baton Rouge tell of gun dealers “selling out” since the New Orleans refugees came to town. Fear of Refugees is a new thing for U.S. citizens. Xenophobia isn’t something to be proud of.
We’ve welcomed the evacuees here. I’m sure that not all evacuees are sterling citizens, but the ones we’ve encountered have been a pleasure to know.
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Our friend Norma Kay Rowe has been diagnosed with cancer. Prognosis is good but your prayers will be appreciated.
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Our Disaster Medical Assistance Team has been working HARD in South LA. The first four days they spent at the Super Dome, were not only exhausting (they told me they didn’t get more than six hours sleep those first four days) but deeply disturbing.
On Labor Day, FEMA moved the team to Baton Rouge. En route, Ricky became ill and they ended up taking him to the FEMA clinic in Baton Rouge. He ended up spending two days in Our Lady of the Lakes hospital. He’s back in Columbia County now.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team was told that, based on their work at the Super Dome, they were going to help set up teams from other states. So after eight hours of sleep, they started back to working 18-hour days, training, equipping and sending out other DMAT teams.
Our AR-1 team includes Steve Savoy, John Burge and Ricky and Sarah Shepherd.
They’re supposed to be home today.
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The seventh annual Family Care Fair will be held Saturday, September 24th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University (SAU). The event is co-sponsored by SAU Department of Nursing, H.E.A.L.T.H. in Columbia County Initiative (formerly CO-MEND) and Living Hope ? Texarkana.
The health fair is an annual event and a collaborative community effort. The H.E.A.L.T.H. (Helping Everyone Achieve Long-Term Health) in Columbia County Initiative is made up of community service providers, businesses, medical and educational representatives, who, through their knowledge of the community, identify areas of concern and develop projects to meet those needs. The Arkansas Department of Health assists with technical and administrative support.
The health fair, which is free of charge, offers the community an opportunity to obtain services in important areas such as health, safety, and community education. It is also a forum for families to identify services that are available to them within the community and a chance for them to enjoy fun activities with their children.
Everyone is encouraged to stop by on their way to the fair to enjoy the fun and take advantage of free vision, dental, hearing, spinal, body composition/strength, and blood pressure screenings. The Columbia County Health Department will provide adult Tetanus shots. Blood sugar and cholesterol screenings will be conducted in the Wharton Nursing Building, also on the SAU campus. Special events include Fire Safety House, fingerprinting/photo identification, free refreshments, entertainment and drawings for door prizes.
For further information, contact Angie Taylor at 234-7500.
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One of Joe Tudor’s "pastimes" is to browse around www.howstuffworks.com and see how stuff works. He found "How Fire Engines Work" today, and it led him to this...
http://www.city.davis.ca.us/fire/tour/
A tour of the City of Davis (California) Engine 31. This is cool... One of the coolest things is the opticom. Check it out.
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The following is information provided by FEMA
Individuals affected by Katrina may register for disaster relief as follow:
-online at http://www.fema.gov
-by phone at (800) 621-FEMA
Registration via online is advised over registration via phone.
By registering for disaster relief, a FEMA representative will contact you to begin the process for providing short-term and long-term assistance, including immediate support for living expenses for those displaced from their homes by Katrina.
The FEMA rep will need proof of residence to complete your registration, such as, driver license, utility bill, insurance policy, etc. The ability to communicate with FEMA via fax will expedite the process.
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Recipe(s) of the week - CARIBBEAN RED SNAPPER/ PARGO ROJO CARIBEÑO
The fish can be served on top of the vegetables along with rice pilaf and garnished with parsley.
Salmon or chicken breast can be used in place of red snapper. Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup carrots, cut in strips
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
3/4 lb. red snapper fillet
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese or low-fat ricotta cheese
Procedure:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrot, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Push vegetables to one side of the pan.
Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover; cook for 5 minutes.
Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover; cook 3 minutes, or until fish is firm but moist.
Transfer fish to serving platter; garnish with vegetables and pan juices.
Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid:
serving from Meat group 1
serving from Vegetable group ½
servings from Fat 11/2
Nutrition Information:
Serving size 3 ounces red snapper with 1/4 cup vegetables
Calories 193
Carbohydrate 3 grams
Protein 22 grams
Fat 11 grams
http://www.lifescan.com/pdf/meals/mealplan_english.pdf
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BREAKPOINT Commentaries
by Chuck Colson. - Prison Fellowship
‘Until Death—or Whatever—Do Us Part’
Marriage and a Free Society
September 16, 2005
Note: This commentary was delivered by Prison Fellowship President Mark Earley.
According to the wedding experts, a new trend has emerged in marriage vows: Couples are no longer promising to stay together “’til death us do part.” It’s a reflection of the sad fact that young couples no longer have much faith that their marriages will survive.
And, of course, many of them don’t. This is tragic for couples that split up. But a Hoover Institution economist warns that, if these couples divorce after having children, their breakups may also imperil civil society.
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse has written a new book titled Smart Sex: Finding Life-Long Love in a Hook-Up World. Morse reminds us that free societies require people with a conscience. The vast majority of people must obey the law voluntarily, not because they’re afraid of the police. This means we have to cultivate people’s willingness to collaborate peacefully with others and obey the law—in other words, to help them develop a conscience.
But according to Morse, children of divorce, and children whose parents never get married, have greater difficulty forming attachments than children of married parents—and thus have greater difficulty forming a conscience. As Morse puts it, we often think about conscience and cooperation in terms of arguments and justifications for moral rules and prohibitions. “But having a conscience at all depends on a whole host of prior conditions,” she notes. People have to have a desire to do the right thing. They must be willing to learn about right and wrong, and have the ability to follow through and do the right thing.
This moral groundwork is not rational, but relational, Morse writes. “We do not develop trust, trust-worthiness, or self-restraint in a social vacuum. . . . The groundwork for the conscience is laid in the first eighteen months of an infant’s life through his relationship with his mother.”
This is why marriage and the family matter. Unless a child’s parents love him and each other, he has a much more difficult time developing the qualities of self-command that society needs for children to have, Morse writes. It’s why every marriage “has the potential to create children who can strengthen a free society—or significantly weaken it.”
Morse is right. When inner restraints are missing, external restraints have to increase to fill the void—and that’s when governments become dangerous. This is why Morse considers children with a conscience “matrimony’s gift to a free society.”
Tragically, it’s a gift too few couples are willing to give today. What we’ve seen recently in New Orleans and Mississippi—the widespread looting, vandalism, and violence—is a grim reminder of what happens when too many people have too little conscience. These lawbreakers, willing to terrorize their own neighbors, will be brought under control only at the point of a gun.
Is this the future of America? Gun-toting National Guardsmen on every corner, trying to keep order? Or will we do what is necessary to develop conscience in our children—in part, by committing ourselves to life-long marriage?
If we are not, we will reap the sobering consequences because as William Penn put it some three centuries ago, if men are not governed by God, they will be ruled by tyrants.
For further reading and information:
Today’s BreakPoint offer: “The Myth of Sexual Freedom” (CD)—In this resource available only from BreakPoint, Dr. Jennifer Morse, speaking to members of Congress and their staff, discusses the lies about sexuality accepted in our culture and why they don’t work.
Jennifer Roback Morse, Smart Sex: Finding Life-Long Love in a Hook-Up World (Spence, 2005).
Visit Join the Marriage Revolution, Dr. Morse’s website.
Jennifer D’Angelo, “Some Seek Alternatives to ‘’Til Death Do Us Part’,” FOX News, 29 July 2005 .
BreakPoint Commentary No. 040724, “Take Your Choice: Parents or Prisons?”
Jennifer Roback Morse, “The Return on Love,” BreakPoint WorldView, July/August 2003.
“101 Tips for a Happier Marriage” by Jennifer Roback Morse.
http://www.pfm.org/Content/NavigationMenu5/BreakPoint/LearnMore/About_BreakPoint/default.htm 2005 Prison Fellowship.
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Words of the Week:
quaff: to drink with relish.
hirsute: covered with hair or bristles.
tenebrous: dark; gloomy.
ostentation: excessive or pretentious display.
officious: meddlesome.
afflatus: a divine inspiration.
quorum: such a number of the officers or members of any body as is legally competent to transact business.
hauteur: haughtiness; arrogance.
xenophobia: fear or hatred of what is strange or foreign.
from Dictionary.Com
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"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." - John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American Author
"Tact in audacity consists in knowing how far we may go too far." - Jean Cocteau
"Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself." - John Dewey
"To create something you must be something." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people." - Leo Tolstoy
"Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know." - William Saroyan
"Readers may be divided into four classes: 1. Sponges, who absorb all that they read and return it in nearly the same state, only a little dirtied. 2. Sand-glasses, who retain nothing and are content to get through a book for the sake of getting through the time. 3. Strain-bags, who retain merely the dregs of what they read. 4. Mogul diamonds, equally rare and valuable, who profit by what they read, and enable others to profit by it also." - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love." - Feodor Dostoyevsky
"Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life’s currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose, or, better still, jump in the water and swim for the shore." - Thomas Szasz
"A child-like man is not a man whose development has been arrested; on the contrary, he is a man who has given himself a chance of continuing to develop long after most adults have muffled themselves in the cocoon of middle-aged habit and convention." - Aldous Huxley
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GCF: Air Museum
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At the Boeing Museum of Flight in Seattle, there is a full size mockup of an F/A-18 fighter. A ramp allows visitors to climb into the cockpit and get a sense of what the pilot sees and feels. A guide at the top of the ramp points out the various controls and gauges in the cockpit and gives information about the aircraft's capabilities to each visitor who gets in. When my two-year-old son sat down in the plane, he seemed fascinated by all he saw and heard. Then, he looked out at us and said, "Gramma, could I have a quarter?"
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GCF: Growing Boy
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Like all growing boys, my teenage grandson was constantly hungry, I went to the refrigerator to find something he might like. After poking around a bit and moving the milk and juice cartons, I spotted a bowl of leftover chili.
I called out to him excitedly. He came running into the kitchen.
"Look! I found some chili."
Struggling to be polite, he said, "If you're that surprised, I'm not really sure I want it."
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GCF: Bathroom Break
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On the first day of school, about mid-morning, the kindergarten teacher said, "If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers."
A little voice from the back of the room asked, "How will that help?"
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GCF: True or False?
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Guess which of the following statements are True or False?
Answers below but no peeking!
1. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
2. Alfred Hitchcock did not have a bellybutton.
3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 yrs.
4. People do not get sick from cold weather; it's from being indoors a lot more.
5. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop, even your heart!
6. Only 7 per cent of the population are lefties.
7. 40 people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute.
8. Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until they are 2-6 years old.
9. The average person over fifty will have spent 5 years waiting in lines.
10. The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
11. The average housefly lives for one month.
12. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
13. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.
14. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.
15. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than the rest of the day.
16. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep.
17. The REAL reason an ostrich sticks its head in the sand is to search for water.
18. The only 2 animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads are the Rabbit and the Parrot.
19. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Tootsie".
20. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State anthem.
21. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used instead of real milk.
22. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane, just in case there is a crash.
23. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle built in 1903 used a tomato can for a carburetor.
24. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from women who give birth. They are reused in vein transplant surgery.
25. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.
26. If coloring weren't added to Coca-Cola, it would be Green.
ANSWERS BELOW:
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ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE TRUE
Don't you just love number 16?
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GCF: Farewell Song
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There was a woman who spent some months serving at a religious mission in Kenya. On her final visit to a remote township she attended a medical clinic. As the Maasai women there began to sing together, she found herself deeply moved by their hauntingly beautiful harmonies.
She wanted to always remember so she recorded this moment and would share it with friends when she arrived home. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she turned to her friend and asked, "Can you please tell me the translation of the words to this song?"
Her friend looked at her an solemnly replied, "If you boil the water, you won't get dysentery."
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[GCFL.net] Brain Cramps
Question: If you could live forever, would you and why? Answer: "I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever." --Miss Alabama in the 1994 Miss USA contest
"Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." --Mariah Carey
"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." --Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign
"I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body."--Winston Bennett, University of Kentucky basketball forward
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country." --Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC
"Half this game is ninety percent mental." --Philadelphia Phillies Manager Danny Ozark
"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." --Al Gore, Vice President
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix." --Dan Quayle
"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"--Lee Iacocca
"The word 'genius' isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." --Joe Theisman, NFL football quarterback and sports analyst
"We don't necessarily discriminate. We simply exclude certain types of people." --Colonel Gerald Wellman, ROTC Instructor
"Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas." --Keppel Enderbery
"Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 1992 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances." --Department of Social Services, Greenville, South Carolina
"If somebody has a bad heart, they can plug this jack in at night as they go to bed and it will monitor their heart throughout the night. And the next morning, when they wake up dead, there'll be a record." --Mark S. Fowler, FCC Chairman
Received from Dawn Paradise.
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[GCFL.net] Rattlesnakes
Felix, my husband, was playing golf with our town's fire chief when he hit a ball into the rough. As Felix headed for the brush to find his ball, the chief warned him, "Be careful; the rattlesnakes are out."
The chief explained that calls had been coming in all week requesting assistance with removing the snakes.
"You've got to be kidding," Felix replied in astonishment. "People actually call the fire department to help them with rattlesnakes? What do you say to them?"
"Well," said the chief, "the first thing I ask is, 'Is it on fire?'"
Received from Pastor Tim's CleanLaugh List.
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[GCFL.net] Jar 47
A new doctor had arrived in town. He could cure anything and anybody. Everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic.
Grumpy old Mr. Thompson went to visit this 'miracle doctor' to prove that he wasn't anybody special. When it was time for his appointment he told the doctor, "Hey, doc, I've lost my sense of taste. I can't taste nothin', so what are ya goin' to do?"
The doctor scratched his head and mumbled to himself a little, then told Mr. Thompson, "What you need is jar number 47."
So the doctor brought the jar out, opened it, and told Mr. Thompson to taste it. He tasted it and immediately spit it out, "This is gross!" he yelled. "Looks like I just restored your sense of taste Mr. Thompson," said the doctor. So Mr. Thompson went home.... very mad.
One month later, Mr. Thompson decides to go back to the doctor and try once again to expose him as a fake, by complaining of a new problem. "Doc," he started, "I can't remember anything!" Thinking he had the doctor stumped now, he waited as the doctor scratched his head, mumbled to himself a little, and told Mr. Thompson, "What you need is jar number 47, it's......"
But before the doctor could finish his sentence, Mr. Thompson was cured and fled the room!
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[GCFL.net] Blonde View of Football
Just in time for football season... Football finally makes sense!
A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.
"Oh, I really liked it," she replied," especially the cute guys with all the big muscles; but I just couldn't understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents."
Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?"
"Well, I saw them flip a coin and one team got it and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was:
'Get the quarterback! Get the quarterback!'
Helloooo? It's only 25 cents!"
Received from Tommy Guerin.
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[GCFL.net] Traffic Violation
A traffic cop stopped a woman for a minor traffic violation.
After examining her driver's license in silence for a moment, he said, "You know something? This is one of the finest, most realistic pictures I've ever seen. I'm glad to see you aren't one of those vain women who have their photos retouched to remove all the lines in their face."
"Sir," she replied icily, "you are looking at my thumb-print."
Received from Thomas S. Ellsworth.
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“OUCH!”
Jesse Jackson is visiting a primary school and he visits one of the classes. They are in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings.
The teacher asks the Rev. Jackson if he would like to lead the discussion on the word "tragedy." So the illustrious leader asks the class for an example of a "tragedy."
One little boy stands up and offers: "If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a runaway tractor comes along and knocks him dead, that would be a tragedy."
"No," says the Great Jesse Jackson, "that would be an accident."
A little girl raises her hand: "If a school bus carrying 50 children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy."
"I'm afraid not," explains the exalted spiritual leader.
"That's what we would call a great loss."
The room goes silent. No other children volunteer.
Rev. Jackson searches the room. "Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?"
Finally at the back of the room a small boy raises his hand. In a quiet voice he says: "If a jet carrying the Rev. Jackson were struck by a missile and blown to smithereens, that would be a tragedy."
"Fantastic!" exclaims Jackson. "That's right! And can you tell me why that would be a tragedy?"
"Well," says the boy, "because it sure wouldn't be a great loss, and it probably wouldn't be an accident either."
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Today's Clean Laugh
Housework Challenged
One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his sweatshirt.
Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?"
"It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?"
He yelled back, "University of Auburn."
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
"Bus Smoke"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=135
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Vet Come Back
Dr. Cutter is the local Veterinarian, known for his wry humor. He surpassed himself one summer day when a city dog was brought to him after an encounter with a porcupine.
After almost an hour of prying, pulling, cutting and stitching, he returned the dog to its owner, who asked what she owed.
"A hundred and fifty dollars, Ma'am," he answered.
"Why that's simply outrageous!" she stormed. "That's what's wrong with you Maine people, you're always trying to over charge summer visitors. Whatever do you do in the winter, when we're not being gypped here?"
"Raise porcupines, Ma'am."
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
"Cat Rub"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=133
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Baby Wrap
Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants.
As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?"
"Yes," I replied, "That is a good analogy."
"I don't know how to make egg rolls," another mother said anxiously.
"Can I wrap my baby like a burrito?"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
"Nursery Escape"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=132
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Sunday Compliment
The minister gave his Sunday morning service, as usual, but this particular Sunday, it was considerably longer than normal.
Later, at the door, shaking hands with parishioners as they moved out, one man said, "Your sermon, Pastor, was simply wonderful - so invigorating and inspiring and refreshing."
The minister of course, broke out in a big smile, only to hear the man say, "Why I felt like a new man when I woke up!"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh
"Bait Cam"
http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=108
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The Columbia World of Quotations - - http://www.bartleby.com/66/ - - The 65,000 essential quotations that constitute this authoritative collection represent the research of 154 experts. Entries from more than 5,000 authors and speakers are multiply classified into 6,500 subjects.
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Science of Music: Accidental Scientist - - http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/ - - What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer, or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than playing a drum? This site from Exploratorium explores the science of music through online exhibits, movies, and questions. Along the way, you can compose, mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all ... listen.
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The September 11 Digital Archive - - http://www.911digitalarchive.org/ - - This site uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Safety on the Internet - - http://surfthenetsafely.com/ - - How secure are our computers? We are continually bombarded with warnings about new viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses. Every few days another security patch for Windows seems to be necessary. To add to our problems, various new ways of invading our privacy or ripping us off are constantly springing up. Spyware and adware are being planted on us, crackers are breaking into our machines, email is full of spam and phishing scams. We seem to be under constant assault. Short of never going on-line, what can the average PC user do? Dire as it sometimes seems, the situation is by no means hopeless. This site is dedicated to helping the average PC user make full and safe use of the Internet. It is a collection of pages outlining defenses against the various threats and annoyances and the steps that can be taken to ensure that we continue to enjoy the Internet.
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Child Abuse - - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childabuse.html - - This site from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health provides resources about child abuse and neglect. Areas covered include diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, prevention, coping, research, and statistics.
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The Merck Manuals - - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/typhoid/ - - This Web index provides links to all of the online versions of the famous Merck Manuals, including: The Merck Manual Home Edition, The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy and The Merck Manual of Health & Aging. Also included is The Merck Veterinary Manual for those with pets.
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The Most Dangerous Woman in America - - http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/ - - This is the companion Web site to the NOVA program 'The Most Dangerous Woman in America,' an exploration of the complex case of Mary Mallon, aka 'Typhoid Mary,' a turn-of-the-20th-century cook living in New York City who unwittingly infected more than 40 people with typhoid fever.
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Hospital Compare - - http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/ - - This tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide. Hospital Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and organizations that represent hospitals, doctors, employers, accrediting organizations, other Federal agencies and the public.
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Internet Broadway Database - - http://www.ibdb.com/default.asp - - IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Details include pertinent people involved as well as interesting facts and production statistics. Get a list of every production of Hamlet on Broadway or a list of your favorite actor's credits. Find out what played at a particular theatre or what shows opened in a specified Broadway season.
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"Taking a statin drug within 24 hours of having a heart attack cuts the risk of in-hospital death by slightly more than half. So found researchers at UCLA here and other centers who reviewed records on more than 170,000 patients who had acute myocardial infarctions. They found that statin use early after hospitalization for MI was associated with a lower mortality risk, and a lower rate of many related complications, but not recurrent heart attacks, according to a report in the Sept. 1, 2005 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology." -
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"Researchers from Finland and the United States report evidence that diets high in cereal fiber and whole-grain products may slow the progression of atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in the arteries, of postmenopausal women. Several studies have linked increased dietary fiber, especially cereal fiber, with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death, but most of them have been conducted in patients without coronary artery disease and have not directly assessed the effect of fiber intake on the progression of plaque build-up in the arteries of patients with established heart disease." -
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"Working beyond the standard 8-hour day may raise the risk of job-related injuries, regardless of a person's occupation, a new study suggests. Among nearly 10,800 U.S. adults followed for 13 years, researchers found that those who worked overtime or on regularly extended shifts were at greater risk of on-the-job injuries. And the effect was not limited to hazard-fraught industries. Muscle and joint problems were the most common complaint, followed by cuts and bruises, according to findings published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Some past research has shown that people who work long hours tend to sustain more injuries and health problems than workers with standard 40-hour weeks. But these studies have often been limited by shortcomings in their methodology, according to Dr. Allard Dembe, the lead author of the new study." -
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"An ongoing series of seven major solar flares, including two on September 10, 2005, could disrupt communications on Earth and generate colorful sky shows for people at high northern latitudes for the next several days. Already satellites have been affected. Even more serious effects are possible this week. The spate of activity from the Sun is being generated by a large sunspot named 798. Sunspots are cooler and darker regions of pent-up magnetic activity. When they unleash their energy, it's a bit like the top coming off a shaken champagne bottle. The sunspot is just rotating into view, so its energy has been directed sideways and not directly at Earth. In coming days, if more major flares erupt as forecasters expect, they'll head right at us and radio blackouts, cell phone dropouts and other communications disruptions are more likely, scientists said. Solar flares send radiation to Earth in about 8 minutes. Hours later, clouds of charged particles can engulf the planet. If the magnetic field of a storm is oriented opposite to our planet's protective magnetic field, gaps are created and radiation leaks to the planet's surface, potentially threatening astronauts aboard the International Space Station, sometimes shorting out satellites, and even causing terrestrial power grids to trip." -
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"About 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, says the American Cancer Society, and 10,000 of those cases will be fatal. If not caught in the early stages, melanoma can be a particularly virulent form of cancer, spreading through the body with an efficiency that few tumors possess. Now, researchers at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research have discovered one of the reasons why this particular skin tumor is so ruthless. Unlike other cancers, melanoma is born with its metastatic engines fully revved. 'Other cancers need to learn how to spread, but not melanoma,' says Whitehead Member Robert Weinberg, senior author of the paper that will be published September 4 in the early online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. 'Now, for the first time, we understand the genetic mechanism responsible for this.' " -
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"New observations by the international Cassini spacecraft reveal that Saturn's trademark shimmering rings, which have dazzled astronomers since Galileo's time, have dramatically changed over just the past 25 years. Among the most surprising findings is that parts of Saturn's innermost ring - the D ring - have grown dimmer since the Voyager spacecraft flew by the planet in 1981, and a piece of the D ring has moved 125 miles inward toward Saturn. While scientists puzzle over what caused the changes, their observations could reveal something about the age and lifetime of the rings." -
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"Doctors commonly view excessive daytime sleepiness as a cardinal sign of disturbed or inadequate sleep. But a new study suggests it could also signal depression or even diabetes, regardless of whether an individual doesn't sleep well. Among a random sample of 16,500 men and women ranging in age from 20 to 100 years old from central Pennsylvania, 8.7 percent had excessive daytime sleepiness. Researchers, who considered a wide range of possible reasons for why these individuals were excessively sleepy during the daytime, found that excessive daytime sleepiness was more strongly associated with depression and obesity or metabolic factors than with sleep-disordered breathing or sleep disruption." -
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"About 1.7 million U.S. children live in homes that have loaded and unlocked guns, according to what is described as the first comprehensive survey of gun storage in homes across the country. The study, published September 6, 2005, in the journal Pediatrics, found that 2.5 percent of children live in homes with loaded and unsecured firearms. Estimates from the early 1990s had put the percentage at 10 percent. The new results suggest a decline, but that doesn't mean there's cause for celebration, said Catherine Okoro, a study author. 'That's still too many children to be put at risk,' said Okoro, an epidemiologist with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study is based on a 2002 telephone survey of about 241,000 adults and is the first to provide data on gun storage in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, its authors said." -
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"Japanese automaker Toyota has developed a safety technology that it says will keep the driver's eyes on the road. An image-processing computer system developed by Toyota Motor Corp. and a Toyota affiliate uses a camera near the steering wheel to detect when the driver stops looking straight ahead. The system flashes a light on the dashboard display and emits a beeping noise when the eyes start to wander. If the driver still doesn't respond, brakes kick in, Toyota said September 6, 2005. The feature will be offered in Lexus luxury models set to be sold in Japan in spring next year. Toyota won't comment on whether it will be offered in models sold abroad, company spokeswoman Keiko Nakajima said. Research shows that most accidents happen because the driver isn't paying attention, according to Toyota."
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September 14, 2005
Always Be Prepared
Today's Message is from Belinda Fischer (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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Recently Deer Park had a tornado come through, and as it turns out it took my back yard fence over my house, and it landed in the front yard of the people who live across the street from me. We also had some minor roof damage, and the large oak tree in my front yard lost many limbs.
My 17-year-old son and my dog were both home when this took place. They both watched all that was going on from a window in my house. After all the safety training my husband and I have had from both of us working at chemical plants, it was very apparent to me that we had not done our job in communicating to our son what to do in case of an emergency like this. The last place he should have been was near a window. We were very fortunate that they were not injured, and after the fact we went over tornado safety with him.
It is recommended to designate a safety shelter located in the lowest level of your home, get away from windows, and to try and stay in the center of a room since corners usually attract debris. If you can, get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold onto it.
Don't assume "it won't happen to me!" ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
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September 13, 2005
Keep your Dryer Working Properly
Today's Message is from Becky Wofford (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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Some time ago, I received this email from a friend who knows my penchant for doing laundry frequently. It gives an important tip about how to keep your dryer working properly. The writer of the email had called a repairman because the heating unit had gone out of their dryer and related the following story:
The repairman pulled out the lint filter and found it was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes. He told us that he wanted to show us something. He took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. Now, this thing is like a mesh - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like - WELL......the hot water just laid on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh and that is what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that?
Note from one of the readers of this email:
I went to dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water collected a little but ran though the screen. I dried it off and was ready to put it back in the dryer since the water ran through it but, I thought, what the heck, it wouldn't hurt to wash it while I had it out. Warm soap water and a nylon brush, and I had it done in 30 seconds.
I then ran the water over the screen and what a difference. The water just gushed through it with no puddling at all and this time I was running the water at a faster rate. That repairman knew what he was talking about.
Try it for yourself & see if it works.
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Deer Vehicle Accident Tips
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Marie Rast.
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Fall is breeding season for deer, so the deer population tends to be on the move at that time. Particularly at the end of "daylight saving time"...typically in late October..., people must do more night-time driving, making it harder to spot deer. Peak hours for collisions are between 6:30 and 7:30 in the morning and between 4:30 and 6:30 in the evening. This is especially true from October through December.
Deer/vehicle crashes are often unavoidable. But, keeping these few things in mind might minimize your chances of injury or property damage in a deer/vehicle crash:
Always wear your seat belt. Seat belts save lives and keep passengers safer in any crash.
Use your peripheral vision to check for movement near the roadway. If you see deer standing near the roadside, SLOW DOWN!
Don't swerve or take the ditch to avoid hitting a deer. Brake as much as possible but stay on the roadway. Don't lose control of your vehicle or slam into something else just to miss the deer. You risk less injury by hitting the deer.
When you see one deer cross the road, slow down and look for a second or third deer to follow.
If you spot deer ahead, slow down immediately and honk your horn.
Pay attention on roads posted with deer crossing caution signs. These signs are there for a reason. Be extra careful in these areas -SLOW DOWN!
No published research supports the effectiveness of deer whistles on vehicles. Deer can't hear ultrasonic frequencies.
If you do become involved in an accident with a deer, move your car to the side of the road or to the median (if possible), out of the way of oncoming traffic.
Set up flares or other markers (if you have them) around the deceased animal in the roadway to warn other drivers of the obstruction.
DO NOT stand in the road or attempt to assist the animal, as an injured animal is frightened and can react in an unpredictable manner.
If you have a cell phone, dial 9-1-1 to alert local law enforcement of the traffic hazard, report the accident, seek medical assistance for anyone who is injured, or to request a tow truck if your vehicle was disabled by the accident.
Safe driving!!!
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September 9, 2005
When Tragedy Strikes
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Allen Smoak.
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When tragedy strikes . . . .
It was 3 PM, the third day of May, 1970, when tragedy struck my family. That afternoon was cool . . . no clouds . . . just a bright sunny day. My dad told me to plant butternut squash that afternoon and feed the livestock before he returned home. My best hunting buddy, Tippie, a small cur dog that would fetch anything, was busy playing around my feet while I planted the seed.
I noticed one dark cloud cluster forming toward Bowman and could hear the distant rumbling of thunder. I continued planting and figured we would not get any rain from this storm . . . there were no other clouds in the sky.
Suddenly, a gust of wind knocked me to the ground. Tippie began running around in circles then ran howling to the barn. I looked up to see the black cloud moving West about a mile away and wondered if we would still miss the rain. I stood up and proceeded to the barn. By the time I arrived wind was so severe that it prevented me from opening the door. I walked, leaning into the cold wind, toward the front of our mobile home. The storm was continuing West but was closer to our home.
I entered my house and told Mom that a storm was coming. She said that she had seen it building and was finishing our dinner. For some reason I had left my boots on, not leaving them at the rear door, and went into my room to wash my hands. I noticed the yard light had turned on because the sky was darkening. I picked up my guitar lying on the bed, began strumming, when the house lifted up and was dropped on its foundation.
Mom screamed. My younger brother was crying. The walls of the mobile home were rolling in and out like a wave. Mom yelled to get out of the house. I yelled "NO! Stay here." We held hands standing in a circle in our living room. The house lifted again . . . the roar of freight trains was deafening. The house began moving . . . we could see the grass disappearing under the house then . . . BOOM!
The mobile home was upside down. The 25" Quazar console TV rolled over Mom. I hit the wall with such force that the thermostat was shattered by my arm as I contacted the wall. My brother was smothered by the sofa and chairs. The power was off. There was just enough daylight to see. Mom asked me if I was alright. I answered yes. She then told me to open my eyes. . .I still had them clinched shut. My brother was okay but Mom was severely bruised.
I told Mom that I was going for help...she was slipping into shock. I told my brother to stay with her. The gas stove was swinging back and forth from its 5/8" gas line...remember the floor now was the ceiling. "Lord, don't let the line break." was my prayer. The hall way was no more...all the rooms had shifted and I began walking out where the walls were once connected to the walls. I had to bend nails and wire and metal out of the way to not get cut. I made it to the rear of our home and jumped out of a hole in the wall onto the clothes line. I made my way across the plowed field to our next door neighbors..about 1/4 mile.. with the monsoon type raining beating me in the face. With each step my feet would sink at least a foot into the wet plowed soil. . . . . .
I could go on . . . but with the tragedy in our sister states I do realize the pain, fear, and hopelessness that now make up their daily lives. There is so much that needs to be done. In 1970, we had the only home that was destroyed that day in May. A family in our community allowed us to stay in an old farm house until we could rebuild. It took 7 months to move back to our home place. It took another year to cut and dig up the trees that were twisted out of the ground.
Just imagine the time it will take to rebuild the cities and homes
destroyed by Katrina.?!?!?
My dad went back to work in two days. My brother and I went back to school that following Monday. Those in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana will not return to some semblance of normality for a long period of time because all is lost. Not just their homes, but their community, schools, jobs, and infrastructure.
We never recovered my dad's silver dollar collection...the photo album of family pictures. Clothing and personal items were strewn to the wind...everything we owned was destroyed......my guitar made it through . . . I have no idea how. We did have each other and for months after, we would cower in a corner during a violent thunder storm. But we had one another. We had faith and hope...and we had a will to move on.
Pray that wisdom and patience will prevail. If any one travels to help. . . prepare physically, mentally and spiritually before going. Storm victims will want to tell their story over and over again...this helps them process what has happened to them. If you are helping someone clean debris...wear gloves, steel toed shoes, safety glasses. Use caution felling trees or operating chain saws and generators. Locate septic tanks and ensure they won't collapse. Also, be aware of snakes, spiders, gators....and the list can go on.
The main point ?????
Don't become another casualty of Katrina!
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September 8, 2005
Miscommunication
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Dale Mann.
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I have a 97 Town Car that is perfect for getting some ole fat boys together to drink golf and play beer, or versa vice. It will hold all the necessities, 4 golf bags, 60 qt night cooler we unpack into day coolers for the golfing exercise, etc.
Coming back from playing golf last weekend the car ran hot, looked like it was on fire. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from so got the rollback to come and get it. I called the shop later and asked them what the problem was; they told me a radiator hose had blown out. I was happy that was all it was but disturbed that it happened to start with. I told him to replace every darn hose on the car. He said OK and all was well.
The shop called and said my car was ready. I asked how much the bill was. He replied, $758.00. I like to choked and said huh? He said $758.00 dollars. They had replaced all the hoses on the car, manifold hoses, etc, etc. I was about to tell him he was going to have to take enough hoses off to bring the bill down to $250-300 but then remembered the exact conversation, "Replace every darn hose on the car."
Communication needs to be precise. I cost myself $400-500 by not communicating properly. Think of all the communications we have at work. If someone says one thing but means another, it could cost the Company thousands of dollars for one seemingly simple misstep. Clear communication is key in every transaction.
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Volume 11, Number 13 -- 13 Sep 2005
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TODAY'S TOURBUS TOPIC: FUN WITH WORDS
Everyone knows that Nail-Biting Refreshes The Feet. Oops! I meant to say that The Best Things In Life Are Free. How did that come out so wrong? I must have had my brain hooked up to that anagram generator too long. In today's TOURBUS, we'll visit a bunch of sites that were created by the Nerds of Words.
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Ready for linguistic diversion, frivolity and merriment? Read on and find out how to become the animation of the assemblage!
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An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. For example, "Time Heals All Wounds" can be rearranged to form "Most Will Use A Handle". The Internet Anagram Server (aka "I, Rearrangement Servant") gives results in your browser, and has an Advanced interface which allows you to include or exclude certain words, specify minimum or maximum numbers of letters per word and a few other tweaks.
http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram
Anu Garg, creator of The Internet Anagram Server, also offers A.Word.A.Day, a newsletter for people who want to explore the world of words and share it with other wordlovers. For details on AWAD, see
http://www.wordsmith.org/awad
Also notable, illustrious and famed in the anagram arena is Anagram Genius, which you can find at
http://www.anagramgenius.com
Anagram Genius seems to be better at processing long input strings and generating phrase-like results. For example: "not over until the fat lady sings" = "Stringently deathful ovations"
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SCRABBLE HELPER
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If you're a fan of the Scrabble board game, you'll love this one. Enter the seven letters on your Scrabble rack, and this nifty tool will reveal, disclose and divulge all the words that can be composed from them. You can even specify specific beginning and ending letters, or ask for words of a certain length.
http://www.wordplays.com/fcgi-bin/scrabble.pl
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CROSSWORD HELPERS
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If you're having trouble getting a word in a crossword puzzle, then perhaps OneAcross can help. In addition to pattern dictionary searches, it can analyze the clue as well. OneAcross lets you enter either the length of the answer or an answer pattern, in which you use a question mark for unknown letters in the word. OneAcross also has a tool to help you solve cryptograms.
http://www.oneacross.com
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WORD TOOLS
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At Dictionary.com, you can look up a word in either a dictionary or Roget's Thesaurus (to find synonyms and antonyms). The site also offers Ask Doctor Dictionary (for questions about words or grammar), the Word of the Day, daily crosswords & word search puzzles, and a huge list of links to other online dictionaries, including hundreds of non-English ones.
http://www.dictionary.com
WordWeb Pro is a downloadable program that I use all the time. It can be used to look up words from almost any Windows-based program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. The feature I like best is searching for words matching a pattern, such as "ab*ly" which will return abashedly, abjectly, abnormally, absolutely, absurdly, and a superfluity of others.
http://wordweb.info
The WriteExpress Online Rhyming Dictionary is a helpful resource for poets and songwriters. You can find Ending rhymes (blue/shoe), Last syllable rhymes (timber/harbor), Double rhymes (conviction/ prediction), Beginning rhymes (physics/fizzle), or First syllable rhymes (carrot/caring).
http://www.rhymer.com
Need a synonym, antonym, or related word? Try this online tool:
http://www.rhymezone.com
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WORD GAMES
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Etymologic presents you with 10 randomly selected etymology (word origin) or word definition puzzles to solve. Some of the answers are improbable, incredible and hard to believe!
http://www.etymologic.com
WordZap is a fast-paced addictive word game you can play over the Net or against the computer.
http://wordzap.com
StoryFun is a variant of the Mad Libs word game, created by students at MIT who obviously don't have enough homework to do.
http://stuff.mit.edu/storyfun
Play Hangman with several different twists: Celebrity Hangman, Hang Your Ex-Whatever, Hillbilly Hangman, and others.
http://search.yahoo.com/search/dir?p=hangman
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Note: Some alert readers noted that the URL given in the last ACSM advertisement was not connecting. Lots of you have written and told me about the excellent deals and service you've gotten from them over the years, so I wanted to assure you they're still in business, and the address above is the correct site to reach them.
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DID YOU TAKE THE POP QUIZ?
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Test your online acumen with my Pop Quiz! Since it's a known fact that TOURBUS riders are smarter and better looking than the average Internetter, I'm sure you will pass with flying colors.
http://archives.tourbus.com/Test_Your_Internet_IQ-A082404.html
That's all for now, see you next time! -- Bob Rankin
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Our Church, Magnolia Christian Center, has the following mission statement. Our purpose is to build a great church for the glory of God through the great commission and the great commandment. MCC' Vision - That MCC will be a place hopping with children, energized with teenagers, balanced with diversity and transformed by the power of God! We want to turn uninterested people into interested people and win the lost to make fully devoted followers of Christ.
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YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A snail can sleep for three years.
Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in th e letters "mt."
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction
If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel fuel that it burns.
The microwave was invented after a researche r walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to r ight or right to left (palindromes).
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous
There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.
Okay.................Now you know everything
Or do you?
Thanks to Rusty and Candy Adams
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Area Code 809 Hoax
Type: Scams and Shams
Description:
This email, which is made to appear to have been sent out by AT&T, purports that a scam is being perpetrated by certain phone companies through the long distance code 809. It alleges that dialing this long distance number can leave callers with unexpectedly huge bills. It explains that the code dials to the Bahamas and does not operate under US regulations.
The code 809, which allegedly dials to the British Virgin Islands, actually belongs to the Dominican Republic.
While AT&T denies ever sending out this email, the scam it describes is apparently true, leading AT&T to issue the following statement regarding the 809 Area Code Urban Legend.
If you receive such an email, keep in mind that while the modus operandi described does indeed take place, you should also be aware of the following:
* Not all phone numbers with 809 in the area code is part of this scam; most 809 numbers are legitimate, ordinary numbers.
* This scam has been used with area codes aside from 809.
* It is not, in fact, $2400 per minute; the figures involved with this scam have been greatly exaggerated over the years.
* The average US consumer is unlikely to encounter the scam itself.
Original Message:
809 Area Code
We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. We did not respond.
Then this week, we received the following email:
Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over the US. This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call. Be sure you read this and pass it on to all your friends and family so they don't get scammed!
MAJOR SCAM:
Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call an "809" Phone Number. This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it. We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention. This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information Center and is costing victims a lots of money.
There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.
If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute. Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00.
WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US. Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a pay-per-call" number.
There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, where as many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code.
We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize just disregard the message. Be wary of email or calls asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
(920)687-904
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By Heber Taylor
The Daily News
Published September 4, 2005 If Katrina had hit Galveston, here's what would have happened:
About 10 hours before the eye of the storm crossed the Seawall, high winds would have ripped into those who had thought about leaving but had procrastinated.
The same winds that made it impossible for them to move would have pinned down emergency workers, making them unable to answer calls for help.
As the storm drew nearer, the winds would have gotten higher. The water would have begun to rise.
The West End of Galveston Island, the Bolivar Peninsula and low-lying areas along the bay would have disappeared.
Then a 20-foot wall of water would have rolled over the island and peninsula.
On the West End and the peninsula, the surge would have topped 20 feet. Houses would have vanished.
The surge would have easily topped the Seawall. Damage would have been catastrophic.
On to the Mainland
The surge would have rolled over the island - and then rolled over Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Dickinson, League City and Friendswood.
Picture the surge stopping near Baybrook Mall. That, for a while, is the new shoreline. Looking south, you just see the Gulf.
Along the bay in Texas City, San Leon and Bacliff, the storm surge would have scoured huge sections of the shoreline away. Some areas would have simply disappeared.
In Friendswood, Dickinson and League City, the surge from the bay would have run up the bayous and creeks. Meanwhile, the storm bands that caused horrific flooding along Clear Creek in much smaller storms would dump heavy rainfall into the watershed.
Communities in the North County would see flooding by both salt and fresh water.
Looking over Galveston County at the peak of the surge, you would have seen a few islands. But mostly you would have seen the waters of the Gulf.
And when the surge receded, you would have seen crushed houses, large boats on dry land and bodies.
You would have seen the same horrific pictures you are now seeing from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
A bad tradition
Many people in Galveston County think that picture is false.
They talk about ancestors who stayed through historic storms. They ridicule people who talk about leaving.
They talk, as their ancestors did, about the unpredictability of storms.
But science has changed dramatically in a lifetime. The science of predicting these storms has improved dramatically in the past 10 years.
Seventy-two hours before Katrina hit, forecasters had pinpointed where it would land within 30 miles. That's less than the length of the island.
They predicted the level of the storm surge to within inches.
All along the line, what forecasters predicted was eerily accurate.
People who think they would be safe behind the Seawall - or anywhere else in Galveston County - during a Category 5 storm are irrational, dangerously so.
What to do
If a storm like Katrina heads this way, it's vital for everyone who lives in this county to get out.
What's here is going to be wrecked or damaged. If you stay here, you are going to slow the recovery.
Instead of helping to get electricity and water service restored, emergency workers are going to spend resources answering your call for help.
Some people, inevitably, will stay. They tell us they have a generator and 5-gallon drums of water. They say they're prepared.
But how much water will they and their families need if there's no running water for a month? And how much gasoline will they have to store to keep that generator running if power is out for six weeks?
And what if all those jugs of water and gasoline simply float off when that storm surge runs through the house? What will happen when they are sitting in the heat, surrounded by wreckage, and cholera breaks out because repairs to the sanitation system are still weeks away?
If a storm like Katrina is headed this way, there is one sensible thing to do: leave.
A better plan
Here's the good news: Galveston County's plan for a Category 5 storm is better than the one that was in place for New Orleans.
But if the plan is going to work, the folks who live here must cooperate.
What would happen if a Category 5 storm were headed this way? What should you do?
First, learn what the plan is. Today's edition includes a timeline of what should happen when the day comes that a Category 5 storm is headed this way. Learn what the rules are now.
Second, remember that emergency planners in Louisiana had a plan, too. It called for the evacuation of New Orleans. But as Katrina approached, people watched pictures on television of the killer storm moving closer and closer. You have got to move.
Saying when
Deciding when is your call. But we have a suggestion. At 72 hours before the storm arrives, emergency officials will have to make some calls.
Things will become clearer. Four- and five-day forecasts have large margins of error. At 72 hours, the picture tends to come into focus.
That's when you should tune in.
But even before then, you must have a plan.
Review it. If you're planning to cover the windows with plywood, 72 hours out is the time to start nailing. If you're thinking about going to the lumberyard at that point, you're already behind the curve.
At 72 hours, pack the car. Go off the checklist of valuables you want to take. Be ready.
If emergency management officials in Galveston County are going to call for mandatory evacuations, they must notify the Texas Department of Public Safety 12 hours in advance.
That's so the state can call in officers to man the checkpoints on the highways.
This is the time for you to leave.
You will have 12 hours to choose your route. When the evacuation orders are issued, officers will close intersections. Decisions will be made for you.
If you leave before the evacuation order is given, you'll beat the worst crowds. When you stop for gas, you'll likely find some. When you stop at a hotel, you'll likely find a room.
The longer you wait, the more crowded the roads will get. The more small problems will become big ones. Strong winds and high water will be getting closer.
If reading this depresses you, consider this:
You can't keep a Category 5 storm from destroying what you own. But you can, in the next hour, take steps to make sure that you and your family get out safely.
Learn from Katrina. Make a new plan today.
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Joe Tudor shared this with us.
“Thought you might be interested in this - a series on NPR about debriefing victims and responders”
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4842962
"In the face of criticism, the largest provider of "critical-incident stress debriefings" has now changed course. It no longer urges participants to rehash the trauma or suggest symptoms they might be experiencing."
see also
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/ptsd/
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We've been using Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for about 15 years, with good results. I think the key to this is to adhere to the basics we've used.
RULE #1 Only the facilitators and those who were actually involved in the incident are allowed in the debrief. No managers, buddies or coworkers.
RULE#2 Our debriefs concentrate on reassurance that you can get through this. We work to encourage a "brother's keeper" mentality among participants.
Following those rules, we've seen positive results. My first encounter with the death of a patient left me feeling lost. A couple of days later, I climbed on the roof of a neighbors home and visited with a fellow EMT who was working up there. He talked me through my feelings and helped me put my emotions in perspective.
After that, I started using debriefing teams when our EMTs (or other personnel) encountered traumatic situations.
Debriefing was started in California after many firefighters involved in an aircraft accident ended up quitting the fire service. Since we started debriefings, we haven't lost any team members due to emotional factors.
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Posted on the Albemarle Company Communications Board
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Katrina entered our lives with a fury, and while the storm passed, leaving behind chaos and destruction, she also opened our hearts and homes with an overwhelming desire to help our neighbors, friends, family and complete strangers. Many Albemarle families were directly impacted by the storm, but every Albemarle employee has made a difference with regard to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Each Albemarle site around the world has sent money donations or tangible goods, opened doors to displaced families, volunteered at local shelters, raised money by selling anything from lemonade to lunch to car washing services? and the list goes on-and-on. Albemarle employees' leadership with regard to these efforts has been outstanding and each one of us needs to take a moment and reflect on how we have made a difference. The following are just some examples of the events, time, and money that our Albemarle Family outside of the Baton Rouge area has extended to those so severely impacted by the storm. Watch for a separate communication discussing efforts of Baton Rouge employees.
Overall, Albemarle and its employees have donated more than $500,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts!
The Tyrone plant held raffles, sold soup & sandwiches, and gathered donations resulting in over $2900 for the Hurricane victims. Albemarle matched this amount in our special matching gifts program.
In Magnolia, Arkansas, over 600 evacuees are being sheltered. The Magnolia Plantsite coordinated the following activities over the last 2 weeks.
o Safety Excellence Team and Activities Committee cooked and served chicken and ribs for over 100 evacuees
o Provided pork and beef and a cook for the Sunday evening meal
o Handed out one hundred $40 Walmart/gas cards
o Ordered 1800 boxes for local volunteers to box up clothing and supplies.
o Set up a collection area on site for shelter and evacuee urgent needs.
o Planning an "adult night out" for the evacuees on Sept 17 by inviting them to a Steak and Bingo supper.
The daughter of our new CFO, Rich Diemer, organized her Tennis Team in Ridgewood NJ to raise $1700 and sent a letter to Mark Rohr requesting the funds be matched within the special program for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts.
The "Pasadena, Clearlake and Bayport" area has also seen a huge number of evacuees being sheltered in their communities. The Pasadena plant has focused on the Salvation Army and their critical needs. The Bayport plant is working with the La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Community to coordinate meals and contribute essential items to shelters and schools. Many employees are volunteering their time and dollars to assist those displaced by the storm.
A special thank you goes to John Burge, Steve Savoy and Ricky Shepherd, members of the Arkansas Disaster Medical Assistance Team (AR-1). AR-1 was deployed to the Gulf States on the Wednesday after the storm. Their initial assignment was at the Superdome in NO. The DMAT teams play a critical role in the medical response to a disaster.
Family members trained in the medical field, have flown in from around the country to volunteer at shelters, hospitals, and triage areas.
Albemarle Japan employees worked together to make a donation on behalf of the Japan office.
In Orangeburg, about 100 displaced families are being housed in homes or hotels. A request for supplies was sent by the Red Cross, and our Orangeburg plant has responded by sending cots, ice chests and mesh laundry bags from the storeroom.
If you know of an employee or employee's family member who has made a difference, please drop a line to the "Hurricane Katrina" email box. We would like to thank all those who have helped others during this national natural disaster.
It is a privilege and honor to work with such outstanding people.
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Megga Dittos - Bug
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TGIF-Today God Is First
Will You Enter?
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Monday, September 12, 2005
by Os Hillman
Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. ~ Numbers 20:11a
Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. It's been said the hardest place to score a touchdown is from the goal line. You're almost there. But there is something about crossing over that makes those last few yards the most difficult. Moses failed at the goal line, and it prevented him from finishing well a glorious life of service for God.
The people of Israel were complaining that they did not have water to drink. It was another of many tests for Israel. Moses inquired of God and God said, "...Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water" (Num. 20:8a). Moses, in his frustration and anger with the people, began to act on his own and made a strategic mistake. Instead of speaking to the rock, he struck the rock twice with his staff. In spite of his disobedience, the rock poured forth water.
God was calling Moses to a different dimension. Moses was to use his words to speak the miracle. However, he not only lost his temper, but he also took credit and dishonored God. He used his staff, the symbol of his work life as a shepherd, to force the provision.
When we become callous, we can use our skills and abilities to force what we believe should happen. We take control. When we do this, we are in danger of failing to enter the Promised Land of blessing from God. Living in life's spiritual dimension requires patience and obedience. Beware of solving problems in your own strength. God wants to bring you into the Promised Land of His blessing. But it will require walking in the spiritual dimension.
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The Butterfly Principle
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
by Os Hillman
The Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out boldly. ~ Exodus 14:8
Overprotective parents do their children a great injustice. The caterpillar that lies inside the cocoon will never become the beautiful butterfly if someone cuts open the cocoon prematurely. It is the struggle itself that allows the butterfly to emerge as a strong, new creature of nature.
God understands how necessary this process is. That is why we are allowed to experience difficult, often life-changing events. He even orchestrates them-all for our benefit. What the Israelites thought was a cruel joke when Pharaoh sent troops to pursue them after they had been freed and penned against the shore of the Red Sea became the stage for the most publicized miracle of all time-the parting of the Red Sea. Generation after generation has heard this incredible story of deliverance. God puts us against the "Red Seas" in order to show His power in and through us. If we do not know God can deliver, then we can never learn to trust Him. Circumstances that go beyond our capabilities of solving them place us at God's complete mercy.
This is how He likes it.
Do not fear the calamity that comes your way. If you are faithful to Him in the test, you will see God's power manifested like never before. Just as the Israelites were able to sing a song of deliverance, you too will have your own testimony of the Lord's faithfulness; and you will be able to recall it for others to build your faith and theirs.
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Calling by Name
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
by Os Hillman
These were the chiefs among Esau's descendants: The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz. ~
God is big on giving meaning to names. Names often are specific indicators of God's plans and purposes for that individual. A young boy grew up as Moses' servant. His Hebrew name, Hoshea, means "salvation." As the lad grew, Moses could see that he had a "different spirit" from the rest of the Hebrew men. He was selected to be one of the 12 men whom Moses chose to spy out the land of Canaan. Before the expedition, Hoshea was given a new name by Moses-Joshua, which means "the Lord saves." Joshua became the new leader of Israel who would lead them into the Promised Land. He would, in fact, save an entire nation.
In my own journey I had learned that God gave me a name that had something to do with my future call from Him. I was 44 years old and had just gone through two of the most difficult years of my life. During that time, God brought a man into my life who discipled me in areas where I had never been trained. I was discovering many new spiritual truths about myself and Christians in the workplace. I came to identify with the struggles of Esau and Joseph in their desire to understand their own birthrights. I began to write about these discoveries to help other workplace believers understand their own callings through business. One morning on a weekend getaway in the mountains, my friend looked at me and said, "Do you know the meaning of 'Omar'?"
Omar is my first name. My real name is Omar Smallwood Hillman III. Dr. Smallwood had delivered my grandfather. No one, not even my mother, knew the origin of "Omar." They put the "O" and the "S" together to call me "Os."
"You need to know the meaning of 'Omar.' It has something to do with your future," said my friend.
Startled by his assertion, that night I looked up the name of "Omar" on a computer program. Here is what I found:
Arabic for "first son" and "disciple," Hebrew for "gifted speaker," and German for "famous." Rooted in the Middle East, this name is rarely used in the West. Omar was the grandson of Esau. [http://www2.parentsoup.com/babynames/baby/o.html]
I was shocked. I had just completed 300 pages of material on the relationship of Christian businessmen to the life of Esau. My friend quickly concluded that God had called me to free Christian businessmen and women from the "Esau life." And He had allowed me to receive a name that related to the person of Esau. It was the closest thing to a burning bush experience I'd ever had. Could the Lord be this personal with us? Yes, Matthew 10:30 tells us He knows the very hairs of our head.
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A Tool for Miracles
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Thursday, September 15, 2005
by Os Hillman
With the tip of the staff that was in his hand, the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. And the angel of the Lord disappeared. ~ Judges 6:21
How does God call people into His service? There is a clear pattern in the way God calls men and women into service for Him. Almost every major leader has been called while he or she was in the midst of performing his or her everyday vocation. Peter was a fisherman; Matthew, a tax collector; Luke, a physician; Paul, a tentmaker; Moses, a shepherd; Jesus, a carpenter; and so on.
When God called Gideon to free the people of Israel from the oppression of the Amalekites, he did so while Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress. Like Moses, Gideon argued with God, saying his family was nothing special, so how could he be used of God to save Israel? Gideon acknowledged God by preparing an offering to Him. The angel did an interesting thing with Gideon's offering; he took the tip of his staff and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire flared from the rock, consuming the meat and the bread. As with Moses, God chose to do a miracle with a staff, the instrument that symbolized Gideon's work life. Why would God do this? It is because God wants us to know that the tools He has given each of us are the tools He wants to use to demonstrate His power. However, in order for that to happen, we must yield our tools to Him for miracles to be manifested through them.
Have you yielded your tools to the Lord? God wants you to have an overriding ministry objective to your work life. He doesn't want you to leave your work; He wants to work through your work. Allow Him to do that today.
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Why God Blesses
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Friday, September 16, 2005
by Os Hillman
And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel. ~ 1 Chronicles 14:2
King David learned an important lesson every leader must learn if he is to ensure God's continual blessing. He knew why God blessed him. It wasn't because he deserved it, though he was a man who sought God with his whole heart. It wasn't because of his great skill, though he was a great military strategist. It wasn't because he was perfect, for he committed some horrible sins during his reign as king. No, it was for none of these reasons. God blessed David for the "sake of His people Israel."
God never blesses an individual just for that person's exclusive benefit. God calls each of us to be a blessing to others. So often we forget this last part. R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman who built heavy construction equipment, came to realize this only after God took him through many trials. Once the Lord had all of LeTourneau, he came to realize that the question wasn't whether he gave 10 percent of what the Lord gave him. Rather, the question was, "What amount does He want me to keep?" LeTourneau was known for giving 90 percent of his income toward the end of his career and was a great supporter of world missions. But the Lord doesn't bless workplace believers just for the ability to give financially. God has given workplace believers many more gifts beyond the financial.
What is happening with the spiritual fruit of God's blessing on your life? Is it clogged, or is it freely flowing to others? Ask the Lord to free you to be a blessing to those in your circle of influence.
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Activities and Events of Interest
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Columbia County Fair, Monday, September 19 - Saturday, September 24.
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Steak & Bingo (Sep 24 06:00 PM CDT in Jr. High cafeteria)
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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. Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Everett, 23, of Huntsville, Texas, died on Sept. 7, 2005, in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, where an accident occurred in the motor pool. Everett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Arlington, Texas.
02. Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell, 21, of Middlebury, Pa., died on Sept. 11, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Campbell was assigned to the 108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
03. Sgt. Kurtis D. K. Arcala, 22, of Palmer, Alaska, died on Sept. 11, 2005, in Tikrit, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during convoy escort operations. Arcala was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04. Lance Cpl. Shane C. Swanberg, 24, of Kirkland, Wash., died Sept. 15 from an explosion resulting from indirect fire at Forward Operating Base, Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Swanberg was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05. Sgt. Alfredo B. Silva, 35, of Calexico, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2005, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Silva was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, Modesto, Calif.
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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"
"It's no big deal doing what God tells you to do. A big deal would be NOT doing what God tells you to do. Just ask Jonah." - - Paul Troquille
"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!!!
Eph 6:4-7 Acts 5:18-21a John 13:18-20 Josh 22:5-6
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