Bug's Bleat - - GCF: Great Cheese

Volume 7, Issue 38

Hello All,

We’re “hunkered down” waiting to see what Hurricane Rita does to the ArkLaTex. I was in Wal-Mart in Shreveport and Magnolia today (that should fill my quota for months) and it was pandemonium at both stores with people grabbing flashlights, food and water.
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Our DMAT guys are in Houston, with three trucks of medical supplies, ready to treat up to 15,000 people after the storm. I spoke with them Thursday and their only request was that we all pray for them.
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Everyone's been asking for my hot-water bread recipe (hot water, cornmeal, mix until the consistency of thick grits, take a fork and drop in hot oil in a cast iron skillet.) Then Nancy Terry told me of a sacrilege. They sell hot-water bread in the frozen foods section at Brookshire’s. Just take it out of the package and plop it in the grease.

Our culture is doomed.
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Last Saturday, Columbia County Volunteers were treated to “Evacuee Bingo and Gumbo” by the Albemarle crew. Steve Miller and Buzzy Landry did a GREAT job on the gumbo and Kerry Franks was “thrown into the breach” as Bingo Caller. This was our last meal for the evacuees so we wanted it to be special.
I had the privilege of winning Bingo for “William”, a young evacuee who has a grin wider than me. He was so excited he almost knocked me down getting to the front to receive his prize.
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MCC is 25 Years young. We celebrated last Sunday with messages by Brother G. C. Kirksey and Brother Paul Troquille, songs by Kerry Wooten and family and a HUGE “dinner on the grounds.” I ate dumplings till I was gonna pop.
One highlight of the morning was Stephen Burton’s imitation of our previous pastors. He had them nailed.
Pastor Walthall will be here on October the second to kick off our next 25.
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Our friend Norma Kay had her surgery Tuesday and is doing great. There was no cancer in her lymph nodes and the cancer it was contained to that one area. She will be taking Chemo followed by radiation. Thanks for praying for her and please continue praying for her and her family. As she said, “God is a great God and I know he is watching over me.”
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We’ll be teaching HazWOpER Awareness Level (with Emergency Response Guidebook
Instruction) for CCAS Personnel on October 11 @ 6:00 pm
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We've been getting multiple e-mails about the "horrors" of rampaging evacuees. In the meantime, over a thousand people ended up here in Columbia County. For the most part they've been a real credit and a pleasure to deal with (there may have been one or two minor "problems" but certainly nothing like the “panic” e-mails tell of.)

Our Governor spoke to an Emergency Managers meeting I was attending the Friday after Katrina. He told us that he expected 50,000 evacuees (we ended up with almost 80,000 in Arkansas) and that we should treat them like we'd want to be treated. Wise words.

Locally, we fed our last "group" meal Saturday evening. Most of the evacuees that are going home have left. We've gained some new citizens and we welcome them.

I've had evacuees refuse offers of help "because I never took a hand out and I ain't startin now!"
I've had evacuees stay here and work to help the others even though their home was O.K. and they could have left.
I've had evacuees do almost everything but act in a negative or disrespectful way.

Robert Lyons daughter Teresa, shared the truth from "down south" with us.
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James,
I sent my daughter a story allegedly true and bashing the NO evacuees. She has been heading up a Gonzales LA Episcopal Church's work with the evacuees. Teresa is frustrated from finding her life going from stay at home mom to Relief worker. However, Teresa who has had much first hand experience with the situation has a story that you would never see on MSNBC et al.

Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart & Teresa
RE: West Bank of N.O.

I can tell you that I work with "these" people EVERY day and this just sounds completely false. At one point early into this our Sheriff came across our TV emergency system to calm the citizens of Ascension Parish after the RUMORS had everyone terrified. I have sent several people over to the St. Elizabeth Hospital (only hospital in Gonzales) walk in clinic, and I have heard nothing negative from either evacuees or personnel. In fact, we have gone there and picked up supplies to be donated. We transport evacuees from Lamar Dixon ("evacuee center") to the local Dr.'s and dentist......these people are donating their services for the evacuees. Not once has any one of our drivers had a negative remark to make. Yes there have been some bad seeds in the bunch, but the most common is just people who are lost and needing help. The numbers are quickly dwindling in the shelters. People are finding places to live and others are getting back into their homes. There are still many staying with others and some still homeless, but life is getting back to some sense of normalcy. Like I read in the paper today, we will have to get used to our new "normal" because this is the way it is going to be for a long time to come. I'm not sure if this is what you wanted to know, but it is what I have to give. Hope it enlightens you.
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Recipe(s) of the week - Introduction to Whole Grains
The latest USDA dietary guidelines-which will form the basis of a revised Food Pyramid released in spring 2005-place a new emphasis on whole grains and whole grain products. Incredibly as it may seem in these anti-carb times, the base of the Food Pyramid is still called the "bread, rice, pasta, and cereal group" - with no mention of the quality or types of grain products, which should be eaten. Eleven pieces of squishy white sandwich bread would technically fulfill your quota for the day! The guidelines are reviewed every five years and the new recommendation is that everyone should eat at least three servings per day of whole grains or at least half of the total servings from this group.

A whole grain is simply the most minimally processed version of any grain. Grain kernels are made up of bran, germ, and the endosperm. As the brain and the germ are stripped away in the refining process, much of the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are removed along with them. Most grains are processed in some way before we can eat them and there's a wide spectrum from whole to fully refined. If you look at the list below, you'll see that it's easy to incorporate a wide variety of healthy and delicious whole grains into your diet!
The benefits of whole grains seem to expand with every new scientific study--from helping prevent diseases from cancer to cardiovascular disease to keeping weight down by lowering the glycemic index and providing a long-lasting feeling of satiation.

How can I incorporate whole grains into my diet?
You can quickly get into the habit of substituting whole grains for their refined versions whether it’s in home cooking or selecting products at the supermarket. Use whole-wheat flour in your baked goods. Make the switch to brown rice and steel cut oats. Try a quinoa pilaf or creamy polenta as a side instead of white bread or mashed potatoes. Add a half-cup of cooked whole grains to a salad. And always read labels to see that whole grains or whole grain flour come as the first ingredients in the list—many products, which look healthy, may actually be quite refined.

How do I store whole grains?
Because whole grains have more of the kernel intact, they go bad more quickly than super-refined products. Any whole grain flours, where the milling process has exposed the healthy oils in the germ, should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Other whole grains such as barley, millet, quinoa, oats, and brown rice can be kept in a cool, dry place in an airtight container—they’ll stay fresh for months or longer.

How can I cook with whole grains?
Whole grains should always be washed well before use and will generally take longer to cook than refined grain products, although quinoa and quick-cooking brown rice are both speedy whole grains. Most whole grains need two times as much water as the amount of grains you’re cooking and just need to be simmered until the water is absorbed, but check the recipes below for more details. For richer flavor, after washing you can "toast" the kernels in a pan over medium heat until they are mostly dry and begin to smell nutty and add a little salt to the pot as they cook. You can also soak most whole grains overnight to cut down the cooking time—this works great with brown rice and oats, which end up a bit softer than without the soaking.

How do I bake with whole grains?
You can always throw a handful of millet or oats into whatever you’re baking for a little nutritional boost, but the real basis of most whole grain baking will be whole-wheat flour. Wheat and spelt are the only grains with enough gluten to give you that chewy texture that you want with many baked goods, but you can try mixing in small amounts of other types of flours such as millet, quinoa, rye, or barley for different flavors and added nutrition. An easy way to start baking with whole grains is to substitute half of the flour in any recipe with whole wheat. If you go all the way to whole wheat, you may find that the end result is too heavy, so increase the baking powder by one teaspoon for every three cups whole wheat flour or use more yeast and increase rising times for yeasted breads.
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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough - - Recipe Courtesy of Curtis Aikens


Prep Time: 3 hours
Yield: 4 (7-inch) pizzas
1 package dry yeast
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-tablespoon olive oil
1-tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt


Proof yeast in a measuring cup with lukewarm water.
In a food processor add whole wheat and all purpose flours, proofed yeast, oil mixed with honey and salt. Pulse processor to combine all ingredients. Then process until the dough forms a ball on the blade. Remove dough to a large oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough and transfer to a floured board and knead briefly. Divide dough into 4 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls of dough, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring the dough to room temperature before proceeding.
On a floured board roll and stretch each piece of dough into a 7 to 8-inch circle. Place each circle on a wooden pizza peel or pizza pan and top as desired.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. and bake 7 to 8 minutes per pizza.


Toppings for Pizza:
Grated mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese
Ricotta cheese
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced onions
Sliced mushrooms (chanterelles)
Roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded, sliced
Calamata olives, pitted and sliced
Japanese eggplant, sliced thin
Leeks, washed well, outer leaves trimmed, sliced into "rings"
Broccoli florets
Spinach leave


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Organic Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread with Oats and Pecans - - Recipe courtesy of Amy Scherber

Mildly sweet and slightly crunchy, our version of whole-wheat oatmeal bread is great for tuna sandwiches. Cut in thick slices, it's perfect for French toast. Shape it into rolls for a dinner party or a family picnic. For variety, add one and a half cups (seven and a half ounces) of golden raisins to the dough and shape half of it into twists; crusty and delicious, they're good for breakfast-on-the-go and afternoon snacks. This versatile bread is sure to become one of your favorites.

Difficulty: Easy - - Prep Time: 6 hours 30 minutes - - Cook Time: 50 minutes


1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup (2 ounces) very warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
3 3/4 cups, or more if necessary (18 ½ ounces) organic whole wheat flour
2 3/4 cups (12 ½ ounces) organic unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups (6 ounces) organic old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) Sponge Starter
2 ½ cups (20 ounces) cool water ( 75 degrees F)
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) honey
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces ) molasses
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Canola oil (or other vegetable oil)
2 cups (8 ounces) pecan pieces, toasted
Additional rolled oats for topping
Two 9 by 5-inch loaf pans, oiled


Place the yeast and warm water in a large bowl and stir with a fork to dissolve the yeast. Let stand for about 3 minutes.
Whisk the whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, oats, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Add the sponge starter, cool water, honey, molasses, and oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with your fingers for 1 to 2 minutes, just long enough to break up the sponge (the mixture should look milky and be slightly foamy). Add the flour mixture to the bowl and stir with your fingers to incorporate the flour, scraping the sides of the bowl and folding the dough over itself until it gathers into a shaggy mass. Don't be concerned if the dough feels very sticky at this point.
Lightly flour a work surface. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it for 6 to 8 minutes, until it becomes compact and elastic. It should be very moist but not mushy. If it feels too stiff to knead, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you have a soft, malleable dough. If it's sloppy wet and impossible to knead, add another 1/4 to 1/3 cup (1 1/4 to 1 2/3 ounces) of whole wheat
flour. Shape the dough into a loose ball and let it rest, covered with plastic wrap, on the lightly floured work surface for 20 minutes. (This rest period is the autolyse.)
Flatten the dough and stretch it gently into a rectangle about an inch thick. Spread the pecans and raisins evenly over the dough. Fold the whole mass into an envelope and knead and fold it gently until the nuts are well distributed, about 2 to 3 minutes. If the dough resists, let it rest for 5 minutes and then continue kneading. Some of the nuts may pop out of the dough, but they can easily be incorporated again after the first rise, when the dough has softened.
Shape the dough into a loose ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, along with any loose nuts. Turn the dough to coat the top with oil, and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature (75 to 77 degrees F) until it has doubled in volume, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. (You can also refrigerate this dough overnight and shape it and bake it the next day: Let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature, or until it looks slightly puffy but not doubled, before refrigerating. The next day, let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature before shaping it.)

When the dough has doubled, loosen it from the bowl with lightly floured hands and gently pour it onto a floured work surface. Press any loose pecans into the dough and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log. Spread the oats for topping on a flat plate or baking sheet. Use a pastry brush or a plant sprayer to lightly moisten the top of each log with water, then roll the tops of the loaves in the oats. Place each loaf seam side down in an oiled 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Cover them with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 2 hours, or until they have doubled in size (a finger pressed into the dough will leave an indentation).
Thirty minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a baking stone in the oven to preheat and place an empty water pan directly below the stone.
When the loaves have doubled, place the pans on the baking stone. Quickly pour 1 cup of very hot water into the water pan and immediately shut the door. After 1 minute, using a plant sprayer, mist the loaves quickly 6 to 8 times then shut the oven door. Repeat the misting procedure 1 minute later.
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the loaves sound slightly hollow when tipped out of the pan and tapped on the bottom. The sides and bottom of the loaf should feel firm and slightly crusty. If the tops are browned but the sides are still somewhat soft, place the loaves directly on the stone to bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer the loaves from the pans to a rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_hl_whole_grains_guide
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BREAKPOINT Commentaries
by Chuck Colson. - Prison Fellowship

Rome
Christianity and the Civilization of the West

September 23, 2005

You’ve probably heard about the new HBO series Rome. Costing more than $100 million, it’s the most expensive television production ever. Whether the producers succeeded at re-creating ancient Rome for the viewers or not, they have succeeded in doing something else: making the case for Christianity.

The goal of Rome’s producers was to depict “the complexity and color that was ancient Rome,” which, according to the series co-creator and writer Bruno Heller, had “more in common with [desperate] places like Mexico City and Calcutta than quiet white marble.”

The quest for authenticity went beyond sets and costumes to morals and religion. According to Heller, what makes the Romans so dramatically interesting is that they were “a people with the fetters taken completely off. They had no prosaic God telling them right from wrong and how to behave.” In Rome, “mercy was a weakness, cruelty a virtue, and all that mattered was personal honor, loyalty to yourself and your family.”

Heller’s creation depicts this brand of morality in two ways: the first is through what the characters do. They consistently act and speak like people for whom might makes right. Promises made to others are broken without a qualm, and they are supremely indifferent as to how their actions affect others.

The second way is less subtle: sex. Rome is filled with sex, nearly all of it gratuitous. It shows a culture that was depraved—which, incidentally, Christianity, when it came to Rome, cleaned up.

But, as Rome amply demonstrates, the greatest difference between pagan Rome and the Christian era was ideas that we now take for granted: the sanctity and dignity of human life.

You see, life was cheap in pagan Rome. Even the most powerful Roman could not count on dying peacefully in his bed. Unwanted children were left out in the woods to die in what came to be called “exposure,” and the poor and sick usually went unattended.

Then there was slavery. Rome’s chief way of financing the empire was to invade its neighbors, loot their wealth, and enslave its people. By some estimates, one-third of all those living within the empire were slaves. That’s why slavery is treated in the series so matter-of-factly. There was no moral reason to treat it otherwise.

Finally, there was the status of women. Even if they weren’t slaves, Roman women “belonged” to their husbands or oldest male relative. Men literally held the power of life and death over the women in their lives.

It was Christianity that changed all this and created what we think of as “civilization.” Christianity kept much of the best of the Greco-Roman civilization while purging it of its pagan cruelty and excesses.

By depicting what Rome before Christianity was really like, Rome, the TV series, makes a powerful, albeit unintentional, case for faith in what the film calls the “prosaic God” who tells us “how to behave.” Now, I don’t recommend you watch Rome—it is violent and pornographic. But you ought to know about it, because when you hear people denounce Christianity as the chief source of oppression, tell them that HBO has spent $100 million to prove that’s not the case.

For further reading and information:

Spend a year studying with Chuck Colson: Learn how to identify, advocate, and apply biblical truth in every arena of life. Apply for the Centurions Program.

Learn more about the HBO show Rome.

Roberto Rivera, “Roaming,” The Culture Beat, 5 September 2005.

Melanie McFarland, “See HBO’s ‘Rome’ and Sigh,” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 26 August 2005.

Dana Stevens, “Toga Party: HBO’s Rome is an expensively mounted, lovingly researched snore,” Slate, 26 August 2005.

Andrew Wallenstein, “HBO renews ‘Rome’ for second season,” Reuters, 13 September 2005.

Chase Squires, “If ancient Rome had hair gel,” St. Petersburg Times, 28 August 2005.

Robert Bianco, “HBO’s ‘Rome’ burns with realistic depiction of ancient life,” USA Today, 25 August 2005.

BreakPoint Commentary No. 031205, “The First and Only Abolitionists: Christianity and Slavery.”

Thomas Hibbs, Shows about Nothing (Spence, 1999).

Alan Jacobs, A Visit to Vanity Fair: Moral Essays on the Present Age (Brazos, 2001).

http://www.pfm.org/Content/NavigationMenu5/BreakPoint/LearnMore/About_BreakPoint/default.htm 2005 Prison Fellowship.
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Words of the Week:
hauteur: haughtiness; arrogance.
xenophobia: fear or hatred of what is strange or foreign.
bacchanalia: a revel.
immure: to enclose within or as if within walls.
deliquesce: to melt away or become liquid.
capitulate: to surrender under agreed conditions.
adventitious: added extrinsically; not essentially inherent.
modicum: a small or token amount.
from Dictionary.Com

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"He who fights against monsters should see to it that he does not become a monster in the process. And when you stare persistently into an abyss, the abyss also stares into you." - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

"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

"Fear less, hope more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours." - Swedish proverb

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which more than anything else will affect its successful outcome." - William James

"Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

"Never let yesterday use up too much of today." - Will Roger

"Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world's work, and the power to appreciate life." - Brigham Young

"Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all." - Thomas Szasz
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"It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys." - Antoine De Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) French Writer

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The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased with his meal that he asked to speak to the chef. The owner proudly led him into the kitchen and introduced him to the chef.

"Your veal parmigiana was superb," the customer said. "I just spent a month in Italy, and yours is better than any I ever had over there."

"Naturally," the chef said. "Over there, they use domestic cheese.
Ours is imported!"
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My co-worker at the travel agency needed to send a letter of apology to a customer whose trip was a complete fiasco from start to finish. I reminded her of a similar situation a year earlier and dug out the letter I'd written then.

"All you have to do," I told her, "is to change the details, the date, and the name."

She looked it over and smiled, then said, "We won't even need to change the name."
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When Ruth's grandson Jordan was 5, he always told everyone he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. One day he was running through the house and into the corner of a chair and hurt his eye. He cried for a while and kept saying, "Oh no, oh no, now I can't be a doctor when I grow up."

Ruth assured him he could still be a doctor and Jordan kept telling her he couldn't.

Finally she asked, "Why can't you be a doctor?"

Holding one hand over his eye, Jordan said, "Because now I will have to be a pirate!"
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After being laid off from five different jobs in four months, my Uncle Joe was hired by a warehouse. One day he lost control of a forklift and drove it off the loading dock.

Surveying the damage, the owner shook his head and said he'd have to withhold 10 percent of Uncle Joe's wages to pay for the repairs.

"How much will it cost?" asked my uncle.

"About $4,500," said the owner.

"What a relief!" exclaimed Uncle Joe. "I've finally got job security!"
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Torrential rainstorms were knocking down power lines all over town.
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Box 99." The weary lineman replied, "Ma'am, I'll be coming to you in a truck, not an envelope."
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[GCFL.net] Give me your hand!

A man in a blue J.C. Penney suit had fallen between the rails in a subway station. People were all crowding around, vainly trying to get him out before the train ran him over. Everyone was shouting, "Give me your hand!" Alas, the man would not reach up.

Suddenly, Baba Ben Bebo, the wise guru, elbowed his way through the crowd and leaned over the man.

"Friend," he asked with compassion, "what is your profession?"

"I am an income tax inspector," gasped the man in the blue suit.

"Please, sir, take my hand," said Ben Bebo.

The man immediately grasped the guru's hand and was quickly pulled to safety. Ben Bebo then turned to the amazed bystanders and said, "Never ask a tax man to *give* you anything, my friends..."

Received from Joke of the Week.

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[GCFL.net] Mother-in-Law Dies

A man, his wife, and his mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away.

The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here in the Holy Land for $150.00."

The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.

The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your mother-in-law home, when it would be wonderful to have her buried here and spend only $150.00?"

The man replied, "A man died here 2,000 years ago, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance."

Received from Ray.

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[GCFL.net] Kids Repeat What They Think They Hear

Sometimes it's hard to make out the words...

1. "God bless America through the night with a light from a bulb!"

2. "O Susanna, Oh don't you cry for me, for I come from Alabama with a band-aid on my knee!"

3. "Give us this day our deli bread! Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Whole East Coast."

4. "We shall come to Joyce's bringing in the cheese."

5. "Yield not to Penn Station."

6. "While shepherds washed their socks by night."

7. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him all
creatures, here we go."

Many of the above are obvious, but for those that are not, here is the original wording, with the corrections marked with *asterisks*:

1. "God bless America through the night with a light from *above*!"

2. "O Susanna, Oh don't you cry for me, for I come from Alabama with a *banjo* on my knee!"

3. "Give us this day our *daily* bread! Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the *Holy Ghost.*"

4. "We shall come *rejoicing,* bringing in the *sheaves.*"

5. "Yield not to *temptation.*"

6. "While shepherds *watched* their *flocks* by night."

7. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him all creatures, *here below.*"

(Explanation added by GCFL.)

Received from Rick & Jini Watson.

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[GCFL.net] Well-Dressed Elderly Gentleman

A very elderly gentleman (mid-nineties), very well dressed, hair well groomed, great-looking suit, flower in his lapel, smelling slightly of a good after-shave, presenting a well-looked-after image, walks into an upscale cocktail lounge.

Seated at the bar is an elderly looking lady (mid-eighties). The gentleman walks over, sits along side of her, orders a drink, takes a sip, turns to her, and says, "So tell me, do I come here often?"

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Today's Clean Laugh

Alternative Baptism

As a young preacher, my small church had limited facilities, so we held baptisms in a creek. With alligators in the area, however, that was less than ideal.

Then a minister friend suggested I bring my next group of baptismal candidates to his church for a joint baptismal service. Naturally, I accepted.

The baptismal pool had a clear front so the congregation could see everything. When the baptisms were finished, curtains were drawn, and I was left alone in the pool for a moment. The building had no air conditioning, and it was quite hot. I thought how nice it would feel to take a little dip. I glided to one end, turned, and backstroked to the other end.

Hearing a riotous uproar in the church, I looked toward the congregation.

The curtain was down only to the top of the glass! An astonished and amused congregation had been watching my every move.

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

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House Points

"This house," said the real estate salesman, "has both its good points and its bad points. To show you I'm honest, I'm going to tell you about both.

The disadvantages are that there is a chemical plant one block south and a slaughterhouse a block north."

"What are the advantages?" inquired the prospective buyer.

"The advantage is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing."

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

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Chair Philosophy

An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics. The class was already seated and ready to go when the professor picked up his chair, plopped it on his desk and wrote on the board: "Using everything we have learned this semester, prove that this chair does not exist."

Fingers flew, erasers erased, notebooks were filled in furious fashion. Some students wrote over 30 pages in one hour attempting to refute the existence of the chair. One member of the class however, was up and finished in less than a minute.

Weeks later when the grades were posted, the rest of the group wondered how he could have gotten an A when he had barely written anything at all. His answer consisted of two words: "What chair?"

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

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Cereal Adjustment

Deciding to eat healthier breakfasts, my brother-in-law declared that oatmeal would now be his cereal of choice.

But after eating his first bowl, he told my sister, "I hope I develop a taste for the stuff. It goes down real rough."

"Well," she asked, "how long did you cook it?"

"You're supposed to cook it?" he said.

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

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Friends Like That

A knight and his men return to their castle after a long hard day of fighting.

"How are we faring?" asks the king.

"Sire," replies the knight, "I have been robbing and pillaging on your behalf all day, burning the towns of your enemies in the west."

"What?!" shrieks the king. "I don't have any enemies to the west!"

"Oh, no..." says the knight. "Well, you do now."

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

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"Eye Laugh"

"Coffee Blink"

http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=114

"Moose Size"

http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=136

"Time Away"

http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=137

http://www.cybersalt.org/g05.php?id=138

Yesterday Sign
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Internet Broadway Database - - http://www.ibdb.com/default.asp - - IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theater information. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theater 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 theater or what shows opened in a specified Broadway season.
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The Meaning of Food - - http://www.pbs.org/opb/meaningoffood/ - - This PBS site is an exploration of culture through food. What we consume, how we acquire it, who prepares it, who’s at the table, and who eats first is a form of communication that is rich with meaning.
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Drugs of Abuse - - http://www.dea.gov/pubs/abuse/index.htm - - The site by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, presents the 2005 edition of Drugs of Abuse. This DEA magazine delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way, combined with scores of precise photographs shot to scale.
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Google Maps - - http://maps.google.com/ - - Maps are great for getting around, but online maps could be a lot better. So Google decided to make dynamic, interactive maps that are draggable - no clicking and waiting for graphics to reload each time you want to view the adjacent parts of a map. Want to be able to type in the name of a region or neighborhood and see any part of it as easily as with a regular street map? Now you can with Google Maps. Since these maps are draggable, you can use your mouse or the directional arrows to pan left, right, up and down to see areas that are hidden offscreen. You can also use the slider to zoom in and zoom out.
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National Geographic Online - - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ - - On the evening of January 13, 1888, thirty-three men traveled on foot, horseback, and in horsedrawn carriages through the streets of Washington to the Cosmos Club, then on Lafayette Square across from the White House. They convened around a large mahogany table to discuss 'the advisability of organizing a society for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge.' The entity they were about to create would become the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institution in the world.
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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." - Source
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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." - Source
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"The long hours and overnight shifts that are a rite of passage for young doctors may leave them so sleep-deprived that they function as poorly as if they'd had a few cocktails, a new study finds. In findings published in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, 34 young pediatric residents showed similar impairments in vigilance, attention, and driving skills on standardized tests after they had been on duty overnight in the hospital and worked a month of 90-hour weeks, compared with when they had consumed three to four alcoholic drinks after a month of 44-hour weeks with no overnight duties. The study involved medical residents from Brown University Medical School and was led by a sleep researcher from the University of Michigan Health System. Most subjects were tested before new national requirements limited resident work hours to an average 80-hour work week and maximum 24-hour work day." - Source
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"Is suburban life making people overweight? Or could it be that overweight people tend to choose the suburban life? In a study recently published in the Journal of Regional Science, researchers from Oregon State University found that the relationship between obesity and urban sprawl may be a two-way street. Economists Andrew Plantinga from OSU's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Stephanie Bernell from OSU's Department of Public Health expanded previous studies that showed that people living in areas of urban sprawl tend to have higher body mass indices. Their analysis suggests that the relationship between obesity and urban sprawl may be due to personal preferences when choosing a home location rather than to direct impacts of the suburban environment on physical activity and weight." - Source
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"Black hole creation is crazier than previously thought, new observations reveal. Over the course of just a few minutes, as a massive star dies and a black hole is born, multiple explosions cause the black hole to powerfully eject matter as well as greedily consume it. It all starts with a gamma-ray burst - the most powerful type of explosion in the universe and an indicator that a massive star is dying in what astronomers call a hypernova. A surprising chain reaction ensues as the black hole forms from the collapsed remains of the star. 'Stars are exploding two, three, and sometimes four times in the first minutes following the initial explosion,' said David Burrows of Penn State University. 'First comes a blast of gamma-rays followed by intense pulses of X-rays. The energies involved are much greater than anyone expected.' " - Source
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"Researchers fear the growing popularity of portable music players and other items that attach directly to the ears - including cell phones - is contributing to hearing loss in younger people. 'It's a different level of use than we've seen in the past,' says Robert Novak, director of clinical education in audiology at Purdue University in Indiana. 'It's becoming more of a full-day listening experience, as opposed to just when you're jogging.' Increasingly, Novak says he's seeing too many young people with 'older ears on younger bodies' - a trend that's been building since the portable Walkman made its debut a few decades back." - Source
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"Better treatments for chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer have led to a drop in the U.S. death rate since 1970, but Americans face increasing threats from obesity and smoking, a study said on September 13, 2005. An American Cancer Society analysis of annual U.S. mortality rates found deaths from all causes declined from 1,242 deaths per 100,000 in 1970 to 845 per 100,000 people in 2002 - a 32 percent decrease. The look at six leading causes of death found mortality rates over three decades declined 63 percent for stroke, 52 percent for heart disease, 41 percent for accidents and 3 percent for cancer. The death rate from chronic lung disease doubled and it rose 45 percent from diabetes, an outgrowth of an aging population that smoked and rising rates of obesity." - Source
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"More than 1 million children in the USA take care of sick or disabled relatives, shopping, feeding, dressing, medicating and even changing adult diapers, a government-financed study finds. It is the first to document what advocacy groups call a hidden national problem. The 1.3 million to 1.4 million child caregivers, ages 8 to 18, have responsibilities more suited to adults, the national survey says. It will be presented at a conference by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the United Hospital Fund, with financing from the U.S. Administration on Aging. 'This is a failing of our health-care system,' says Gail Gibson Hunt, president of the alliance, a non-profit coalition of family groups. It estimates that 44.4 million adults in the USA provide unpaid care for another adult. But child caregivers largely have remained hidden and often stay silent because they fear being separated from parents." - Source
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September 22, 2005
Today's Message is from Bob Weber (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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I just love bar-B-Q!

Using my $99 special gas fired bar-B-Q grill last night reminded me of the risk that we are exposed to handling ethylene, propylene, butene, and isobutylene. I opened the gas valve, turned the burner switch to light, and started pushing the rusty ignitor switch. It was like striking a match on a wet matchbook. Finally...WHOOSH!...it lit off and almost singed my eyebrows.

Flammable vapor clouds are extremely dangerous. From now on I'm going to light a match first, before I open the gas, so it doesn't have time to build up.
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September 21, 2005
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Woody Young.
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Handling 55-Gallon Drums Safely

In the typical workplace drums are used to store material, to ship it, to dispense it for use, and to store wastes. All these drums must be moved from time to time. Like most things, there's a right way to move a drum--and several wrong ways to do it.

At least four serious injuries can occur if a drum is not handled safely:
fractures
lacerations
hernias
back strain

All these injuries are painful and require a long time to heal. By taking a few precautions before you attempt to move a drum, you can help prevent these serious and painful injuries. Before you move a drum, put on a pair of thick gloves. The gloves will help protect your hands. Also follow this preliminary checklist:

Check to see how much room there is to move the drum.
Plan your route in advance. Don't wait until the drum is in motion.
Check the route for anything that might cause you or your equipment to trip or slip.
Check the drum to make sure it isn't warped. This could cause the drum to slip.
Check the drum for burrs which could cause a laceration.
Check the drum for liquids which could cause you to lose your grip.
Check the bung to make sure it is tight enough to prevent leaks.
If you are moving the drum using a pallet, make sure the pallet is in good condition.

There are four ways to "break," or initially move a drum from its standing position. These are pulling, pushing, or combinations of pulling and pushing, the drag/pull method and the push/pull method. Pulling is necessary when drums are grouped closely together. Pushing is used when there is ample room to work. The drag/pull method is used when there are tight spots in the area you are "breaking" the drum. The push/pull method is used when drums are located beside a wall.

To pull the drum, grip the near chime with one hand and the far chime with the other. Brace your foot at an angle across the bottom chime. Your hands and feet should form a straight line. Check the position of your fingers for possible pinch points. Now you are ready to pull back on the drum.

To push the drum, place your hands near the chime at shoulder width. Move your shoulders low and close to the drum. Slowly push forward with your legs until you feel the drum reach its balance point.

When using the drag/pull method, place your hands at the near position at shoulder width. Brace the drum with your foot to prevent it from sliding, and shift your weight to the rear foot. Pull and drag it a few inches to the left then to the right.

To use the push/pull method, use one hand to pull the far chime. Use the other hand to push against the wall.

If a drum starts to fall, get away from it as quickly as possible. If the contents spill, follow your work site's procedures for reporting a spill.

If two people are moving a drum, both people can push the drum, pull the drum, or one can push while the other pulls. When rolling the drum, it is safer for one person to roll it.

To roll a drum, in this case to the left, follow these steps:

Place your left hand high on the chime and your right hand low.
Use both hands to roll the drum.
As your right hand reaches the top, quickly switch the left hand to the top position.
Lift your hands and place them into position. Do not slide your hands because you may cut or burn them.
Keep your feet separated and do not slide them. Use the side step.
Turn your body slightly away from the drum, but not too far away.
Stay close and ahead of the drum.

When you reach your destination, place the drum in its position using the reverse of the push, pull, drag/pull, or push/pull method.
http://www.webworldinc.com/wes-con/drums.htm
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September 20, 2005
Today's Safety From the Heart message is from Pam Kemp.
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Hurricane Checklist: It is better to be prepared and not need it than to need it and NOT be prepared.

Pre-Hurricane
*First aid kit including any essential medications.
*Canned food and a manual can opener.
*Three gallons of water per person available.
*Protective clothing including rainwear.
*Bedding or sleeping bags.
*Battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries.
*Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
*Instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water in case authorities advise you to do so.
*Hurricane shutters or plywood boards for each window of your home.
*Remove diseased or damaged limbs to make trees more wind resistant. Then strategically remove branches so that the wind can blow through.

During a Hurricane
*Use flashlights not candles.
*Turn off electrical equipment in use when the power went out.
*Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
*Do not run a generator inside a home or garage.
*Boil water prior to consumption.

Post Hurricane
*Take photographs of any damage.
*File a claim with your insurance.

Claim Tips
*Make immediate repairs to prevent further damage.
*Keep receipts of any repairs that are made.
*Create list of contents that have been damaged.
*Take photos of damaged property.
*Contact only licensed vendors for repair estimates.

As the Insurance Company who put this out stated, "Life Comes At You Fast: Be prepared."
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September 19, 2005
Today's Message is from Bob StClair (a Houston Albemarle employee).
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DID YOU STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN THE LAST TIME YOU CROSSED THE PARKING LOT?
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Volume 11, Number 14 -- 20 September 2005
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Howdy, y'all, and greetings once again from deep behind the orange curtain in beautiful Irvine, California, where we welcome our new sea lion overlords. [See http://tinyurl.com/drf7o ]

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On with the show...

Each year or so I create a list--well, it's actually a handout-- titled "The Internet Tourbus Guide to the Most Useful Sites in the World." It's been a while since I've updated my Tourbus Guide, so over five posts we're going to stop at 22 of my favorite internet sites and tools.

Today is the second post in our five post servies. You can find my previous post in the Tourbus archives at http://archives.tourbus.com

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5. Slashdot
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Okay, I'll admit I STILL don't understand half the stuff that is posted to Slashdot. But that doesn't stop me from visiting Slashdot several times a day.

Eight years ago this month, Rob Malda created Slashdot.org, a free web site that is part technology news summary, part blog, part threaded discussion board, part online community, and part geek snowball fight. In fact, the name "Slashdot.org" was specifically chosen to confuse newbies [Read the following full URL out loud and you'll hear what I'm talking about: "http://slashdot.org"]

Several times a day the Slashdot editors post summaries about and links to technology news stories from around the world. For example, as I write today's post, Slashdot's 20 top news stories include:

- IT: Computer Security Still Totally Inadequate
[Apparently Firefox and/or Mac users are in for a rude awakening in the not-too-distant future.]

- Wikipedia's New Archnemesis
[There is a new online encyclopedia named
"Uncyclopedia" that stands for everything Wikipedia opposes: misinformation, satire, and lies.]

- Linux: Ulrich Drepper On The LSB
[Mr. Drepper is less than pleased with LSB.]

Most of the people who visit Slashdot daily are techies so expect to see a LOT of articles you won't understand [like, for example, that last one about LSB.] But mixed in with the geek stuff are technology news stories that actually apply to everyone [like, for example, that story about Firefox and Mac users not being a secure as they expect.]

What separates Slashdot from other tech news sites is that in addition to providing you with [relatively] up-to-date technology news, Slashdot readers also have the ability to leave comments about any of Slashdot's news stories. Just click on "Read More" beneath a story's summary to see the comments.

If you have ever read an online discussion board, you know that the conversation often gets off-topic or even downright inappropriate ["*cough* USENET".] Slashdot tries to overcome this problem by using a moderation system where every comment posted can be "modded" up or down based on the comment's content. Helpful, insightful, or just plain funny comments get a high score [up to a score of 5] and bad comments get a low score [all the way down to -1.] When you read Slashdot's comments, just choose a pretty high "threshold" in the pull-down list before the first comment to weed out the garbage. If you do this, I guarantee you that at least one Slashdot comment will provide you with information that the accompanying news article failed to include. I can't begin to tell you the number of insights [and laughs] I have gained from Slashdot's comments over the past eight years.

Even with a high threshold, though, be prepared for foul language. The tech community is not the most genteel group. You'll also soon discover that the Slashdot community is violently pro-Linux, pro- Apache, pro-BSD, and anti-Microsoft, anti-RIAA, and anti-SCO. That said, Slashdot is still well worth the trip, especially if you want to stay up-to-date with what is going on in the tech world.

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6. Gizmodo
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Created by Peter Rojas back in August of 2002, Gizmodo is a constantly updated collection of stories and reviews about the latest must-have gadgets. Gizmodo is a little like Slashdot with pictures and fewer flame wars. The site offers one paragraph snippets of gadget information from other sources along with links to where you can find more information about a particular tech product or issue.

http://www.gizmodo.com/

Gizmodo's editors do a great job of finding both neat and weird gadgets to talk about each day, and most of Gizmodo's entries are downright informative. For example,

- Iogear [one of my favorite hardware companies] is now selling a Wi-Fi detector that can fit on a keychain:
http://tinyurl.com/3scbp

- LaCie [another cool hardware manufacturer] has made an 8 Gb external USB drive that is no bigger than a credit card:
http://tinyurl.com/5v7so

- Apple may be integrating web cams into the cases of future
laptops: http://tinyurl.com/btaqu

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7. Engadget
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Gizmodo-founder Peter Rojas left the site in 2004 to create a new blog called "Engadget" that is, in my humble opinion, a touch more family- friendly than Gizmodo. [Gizmodo occasionally links to stories that might offend some people, but that really doesn't happen all that often.] You can find Engadget at

http://www.engadget.com/

Like Gizmodo, Engadget offers one paragraph snippets of gadget news and reviews with links to more in-depth coverage. The site also offers some entertaining, informative, and extremely popular podcasts at http://podcasts.engadget.com/

While both Gizmodo and Engadget talk about the latest gadgets, I've discovered that the two blogs complement each other quite nicely.

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8. Woot!
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According to our anonymous friends at Wikipedia,

The term "w00t" is a slang interjection used to express happiness or excitement, usually over the Internet.

Updated daily at midnight central time [GMT -6, I think], Woot.com is an online shopping site that sells one name-brand electronics item a day at insanely cheap prices, hence the site's "one day, one deal" motto. The only catch is that the site has extremely limited quantities. You snooze, you lose.

http://www.woot.com/

You may find a digital camera one day, a data projector the next, and a DVD-burner the day after that. That's one of the cool things about Woot: You have no idea what the site is going to offer next. Even if you never buy anything at Woot, the site's product descriptions are downright hysterical as is the FAQ.

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The Next Best Thing
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Linda from Marlinton, West Virginia recently wrote and said "The next best thing to Tourbus is the Smart Computing magazine that you guys recommend. I've been getting it since last summer and it has solved numerous problems for me and my friends." Thanks, Linda!

We hope other Tourbus riders will discover the Plain English answers to their computing questions that Smart Computing delivers every month. Do you want to speed up your PC? Eliminate the threat of computer viruses? Get rid of spyware and keep hackers out? Try Smart Computing today -- get your FREE TRIAL issue NOW!

https://www.smartcomputing.com/secure/FreeMultiYear2.asp?source=SC13300

That's it for today. Next week we'll look at sites 9 through 12.
Have a safe and happy week, and we'll talk again soon.

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The Joy of Love

THIS IS SOME GOOD ADVICE!

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout..! run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Thanks to Pam Burton
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ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it

FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
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TGIF-Today God Is First


Discovering the Source of Problems
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Monday, September 19, 2005
by Os Hillman

After that, God answered prayer in behalf of the land. ~ 2 Samuel 21:14b

During the reign of David, there was a famine in the land for three successive years. So David sought the Lord regarding this famine, "Why is there famine on this land?" The Lord answered David, "It is on account of Saul and his blood-stained house; it is because he put the Gibeonites to death" (2 Sam. 21:1b).

Years earlier, Joshua made a peace treaty with the Gibeonites. This, too, was an act of disobedience. When God called Israel to come into the Promised Land, they were to destroy all the enemies of God. Joshua failed to see through the ruse of deception when the Gibeonites portrayed themselves as travelers. The Israelites signed a peace treaty only to discover who the Gibeonites were after the fact. Now, they had to honor the treaty. However, this led to intermarriages and much sorrow for Israel. Years later, Saul made a decision to kill the Gibeonites.

The nation was now receiving the punishment for their sin of disobedience through a famine. David knew that famines could have a spiritual source, so he inquired of God and God answered. The source was Saul's murder of the Gibeonites. Once David knew the source of the problem, he took action. He repented on behalf of the nation and made restitution. The famine was then lifted.

Do you have a problem that seems to be a continually unresolved issue? Have you asked God to tell you the reason for the problem? It may have a spiritual root that is still unresolved with God. He may be allowing this pressure to bring attention to an issue He wants you to take care of. Ask the Lord today to give you revelation on your problem. As a loving Father, He desires to make known anything that stands in the way of fellowship between you and Him. However, His righteousness must always be upheld.
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The Pitfall of Being Entrepreneurial
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
by Os Hillman

When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled. The Lord's anger burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark.... ~ 1 Chronicles 13:9-10

There are good things we can do, but only God-things we should do. Those activities not born out of the Spirit will result in wood, hay, and stubble. What seems good in our eyes may be an abomination in God's eyes. For instance, if you decide to build an orphanage but God has never directed you to do so, then God will not see that work as good; it was born out of your own strength, even though it was a "good work."

The most difficult challenge a Christian workplace believer will ever have is to know what things to be involved in and what things not to be involved in. Many workplace believers have a great ability to see opportunity. What appears to be a "slam dunk" may come back to haunt us if God never ordains us to enter that arena.

There are many good things we can be involved with. However, there are God-things we are supposed to be involved with. Uzzah was a good man in David's sight. It was a time of celebration, and David and the people were transporting the ark of God. However, the ark hit a bump, and Uzzah reached for the ark to hold it steady. He touched the ark, and he immediately died. David became very upset with God about this situation; he questioned whether he could serve God.

God's ways are not our ways. The most important quality God desires to develop in us is our dependence on Him and Him alone. When we begin to make decisions based on reason and analysis instead of the leading and prompting of the Holy Spirit, we get into trouble with God. David later learned the importance of this principle in his own life. This encounter was one of the stepping-stones in his pilgrimage. David was an extraordinary entrepreneur. He ran the nation very successfully, but he, like each of us, had to learn the difference between "good things" and "God-things."

Are you involved in anything in which God has not directed you to be involved? Do you seek God about every decision, every action before you take it? This is where God wants you and me to be. Ask Him to show you how to walk with Him in this way.
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When a Problem Turns Into a Calling
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
by Os Hillman

As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and all your father's family? ~ 1 Samuel 9:20

Saul and his servant were out seeking his father's lost donkeys. This was symbolic of the waywardness of the nation of Israel. The people of Israel had just asked the prophet Samuel to have a king rule over them. This saddened God greatly, yet God granted their request.

Saul and his servant heard of a man of God named Samuel. "Perhaps this man of God can tell us where to find our donkeys," said the servant. Isn't that just like us? We seek God to solve the issues related to material life. Saul was about to receive the greatest opportunity of his lifetime. He was about to be crowned as king of Israel. His life would never be the same. What was he concerned about? His donkeys. We don't have to be worried about the material things of life if we are about the things He's called us to do.

God called Saul to be the next king in order to free the people from the Philistines. God sent a messenger, the prophet Samuel, to inform him of his new career. The messenger also had to ease his mind about his donkeys. Donkeys often represent commerce in the Bible. They were the primary means of transporting goods; therefore, in essence, what was Samuel saying to Saul? He was saying, "You don't need to worry about your business if you respond to the call of God on your life. All the material things will take care of themselves."

Jesus said the same thing to the disciples years later. "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Mt. 6:33).

When God calls us, it often involves making major adjustments in our lives. Saul went from one kind of business to another. He went from working for his father to being a king. What changes is God calling you to make today in order to join Him in His work?
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Gently Leading
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
by Os Hillman

So let my lord go on ahead of his servant, while I move along slowly at the pace of the droves before me and that of the children, until I come to my lord in Seir. ~ Genesis 33:14

Work often determines that we move at a pace that can put incredible stresses upon people and relationships. Jacob was a man who learned to manipulate and control outcomes. He even stole the birthright of his brother, Esau, through trickery. The Bible speaks of Jacob as a man who strived with God. He knew how to force situations to his advantage. It took years for God to break down all the rough edges of Jacob so that he could be worthy of becoming the patriarch of the 12 tribes of Israel. God saw something in Jacob that He could use.

Robert Hicks, in his book Masculine Journey, describes five biblical stages of manhood that must be passed through before a man becomes a mature man of God. One of those early stages is known as the "warrior stage." In this stage of manhood, the man is known by what he does, what he accomplishes, and he is totally defined by his performance. It can be a tumultuous time for the man and those close to him. It is often signified by broken relationships because the goal is often more important than the way the goal is accomplished. When I meet with a man, I can easily determine what stage of life he is in by hearing him talk.

Jacob had successfully passed through these five stages based on the verse above. It takes someone mature to be able to "move along slowly at the pace of the droves before me and that of the children." Leaders who never come to understand this may be successful materially but fail at the most important aspect of leadership-leading at a pace that his followers can maintain. The roads are full of wives, children, and workers who cannot keep up with the pace of leaders and are left behind with broken dreams, broken hearts, and unfulfilled promises.

Are you a person who is more concerned with outcome than how you achieve the outcome? Can the people around you describe you as someone who leads at a pace that ensures respect and admiration? Ask the Lord for the ability to be a godly leader who understands the condition of his flock and the pace in which you can lead without alienating.
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Your Irrevocable Calling
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Friday, September 23, 2005
by Os Hillman

For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. ~ Romans 11:29

It is dangerous to align your calling and your vocation as dependent on each other. God calls us into relationship with Him. That is our foremost calling. It is from this relationship that our "physical" calling results. Whether that is to be a teacher, a stockbroker, a nurse, a pastor, or any number of vocations, we must realize that when He calls us, the change in vocation never changes His call on our lives. It is a mere change in the landscape of our calling. This is why it is dangerous to associate our purpose and calling too closely with our work. When we define our work life exclusively as our calling, we fall into the trap of locking up our identity into our vocation. This promotes aspiration because of a need to gain greater self-worth through what we do.

Os Guinness, author of The Call, describes the great artist Picasso, who fell into this trap.

"When a man knows how to do something," Pablo Picasso told a friend, "he ceases being a man when he stops doing it." The result was a driven man. Picasso's gift, once idolized, held him in thrall. Every empty canvass was an affront to his creativity. Like an addict, he made work his source of satisfaction only to find himself dissatisfied. "I have only one thought: work," Picasso said toward the end of his life, when neither his family nor his friends could help him relax. [Os Guiness, The Call (Nashville, Tennessee: Word Publishing, 1998), 242.]

What happens when you lose your job? Do you lose your calling? Do you lose your identity? Do you lose your sense of well-being? No. Calling involves different stages and experiences in life. Disruptions in your work are an important training ground for God to fulfill all aspects of His calling on your life. Trust in your God who says your calling is irrevocable and that all things come from Him.
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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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CANCELED Due to Weather - 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. Sgt. Matthew L. Deckard, 29, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 16, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations. Deckard was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
02. Staff Sgt. Regilio E. Nelom, 45, of Queens, N.Y., died near Al Asad, Iraq, on Sept. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during an escort mission. Nelom was assigned to the 249th Quartermaster Company, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 16, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
03. 1st Sgt. Alan N. Gifford, 39, of Tallahassee, Fla.
04. Spc. David H. Ford IV, 20, of Ironton, Ohio.
The Department of Defense announced the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations. Killed were:
05. 1st Lt. Mark H. Dooley, 27, of Wallkill, N.Y. Dooley was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 42nd Infantry Division, Jericho, Vt.
06. Sgt. Michael Egan, 36, of Philadelphia, Pa. Egan was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Philadelphia, Pa.
07. Spc. William V. Fernandez, 37, of Reading, Pa. Fernandez was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Philadelphia, Pa.
08. Spc. William L. Evans, 22, of Hallstead, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 19 of injuries sustained earlier that day in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. Evans was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Williamsport, Pa.
09. Staff Sgt. William A. Allers III, 28, of Leitchfield, Ky., died in the vicinity of Khalis, north of Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 20 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. Allers was assigned to the Army National Guard's 198th Military Police Battalion, 75th Troop Command, Louisville, Ky.
10. Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence E. Morrison, 45, of Yakima, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 19, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Morrison was a reservist assigned to the U.S. Army Civil and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11. Spc. Scott P. McLaughlin, 29, of Hardwick, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept. 22 as a result of enemy small arms fire. McLaughlin was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 172nd Armor Regiment, 42nd Armor Division, St. Albans, Vt.
12. Sgt. Travis M. Arndt, 23, of Bozeman, Mont., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Sept. 21 as a result of a vehicle accident during convoy operations.
Arndt was assigned to the Army National Guard's 163rd Cavalry Troop, 116th Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Missoula, Mont.
13. Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond, 28, of Lawrence, Mass., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Sept. 20, of injuries sustained in Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept. 15, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. Raymond was assigned to the Army Reserve's 228th Forward Support Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pa.
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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!!!
Phil 2:3-5 Job 32:17-20 Job 38:1 Luke 21:25-26,34-36
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