ok, while I'm not in favor of my blog being taken over by email forwards, I've either been too busy, too lazy, or too out of touch with the news lately to be writing my own stuff... thus, a quick read on a forward, which I agree with, so why not post. Hope I don't loose any credibility.
The following is directly from an email forward. take it or leave it.
So, Let's Recap--
1. The American people elect a black president with a total of 142 days experience as a US Senator from the most politically corrupt state in America whose governor is ousted from office. The President's first official act is to order the close of Gitmo and make sure terrorists civil rights are not violated.
2. The U.S. Congress rushes to confirm a black Attorney General, Eric Holder, whose law firm we later find out represents seventeen Gitmo Terrorists. (An honest mistake!)
3. The CIA Boss appointee, Leon Panetta, has absolutely no experience, has a daughter Linda, we find out, who is a true radical anti-American activist and a supporter of all the Anti-American regimes in the western hemisphere. (There were socio-economic factors involved!)
4. We got the second most corrupt female (Pelosi is #1) in America as Secretary of State; bought and paid for. (You can put lipstick on a pig, but it still says oink!)
5. We got a Tax Cheat for Treasury Secretary who did not properly file his own taxes for 12 years. (He misspoke!)
6. A Commerce Secretary nominee who withdrew due to corruption charges. (Another honest mistake???)
7. A Tax cheat nominee for Chief Performance Officer who withdrew under charges. (Hmmm... another screw-up?)
8. A Labor Sec'y nominee who withdrew under charges of unethical conduct. (Ok, maybe this person was just plain stupid)
9. A Sec'y HHS nominee (Daschle) who withdrew under charges of cheating on his taxes. (I'm running out of excuses for these idiots!!)
10. Multiple appointments of former lobbyists after an absolute campaign statement that no lobbyists would be appointed. And that's just during the first three weeks... but who's counting?
America is being run by the modern-day Three Stooges ~ Barrack, Nancy and Harry ~ and they are still trying to define stimulus..."it's spending!!!"...
The congress passes the $800,000,000,000 (that's $800 billion) pork-loaded spending bill where the government gives you a smidgen of your tax dollars ($13 per week), making you feel so good about yourself [stimulated] ,that you want to run out to Wal-Mart and buy a new Chinese-made HDTV and go home and watch Telemundo! Only in America , what a country...
Pray for our country... Here's the good news though... Obama took Air Force One to Denver to sign the stimulus package, wasting as much as 10,000 gallons of fuel FOR 24 JOBS FOR ONE YEAR. Don't you just love this guy?
Speaking of praying, Obama has now been president for eleven Sundays and yet he & wife, Michelle have not attended church since the inauguration He must really miss Reverend Wright!
In these times 'I'll keep my God, my freedom, my gun and my money. You can keep "THE CHANGE".'
6.26.2009
putting 2&2 together...
Disclaimer: this is copied directly from an email forward. Which I obviously thought was worthy enough to be posted on my blog site.
Very Interesting questions
While I've little interest in getting in the middle of the Obama birth issue, Paul Hollrah over at FSM did so yesterday and believes the issue can be resolved by Obama answering one simple question:
What passport did he use when he was shuttling between New York, Jakarta, and Karachi?
So how did a young man who arrived in New York in early June 1981, without the price of a hotel room in his pocket, suddenly come up with the price of a round-the-world trip just a month later?
And once he was on a plane, shuttling between New York, Jakarta, and Karachi, what passport was he offering when he passed through Customs and Immigration?
The American people not only deserve to have answers to these questions, they must have answers. It makes the debate over Obama's citizenship a rather short and simple one.
Q: Did he travel to Pakistan in 1981, at age 20?
A : Yes, by his own admission.
Q: What passport did he travel under?
A: There are only three possibilities.
1) He traveled with a U.S. Passport,
2) He traveled with a British passport, or
3) He traveled with an Indonesia passport.
Q: Is it possible that Obama traveled with a U.S. Passport in 1981?
A: No. It is not possible. Pakistan was on the U.S. State Department's "no travel" list in 1981.
Conclusion: When Obama went to Pakistan in 1981 he was traveling either with a British passport or an Indonesian passport.
If he were traveling with a British passport that would provide proof that he was born in Kenya on August 4, 1961, not in Hawaii as he claims.
And if he were traveling with an Indonesian passport that would tend to prove that he relinquished whatever previous citizenship he held, British or American, prior to being adopted by his Indonesian step-father in 1967.
Whatever the truth of the matter,the American people need to know how he managed to become a "natural born" American citizen between 1981 and 2008.
Given the destructive nature of his plans for America, as illustrated by his speech before Congress and the disastrous spending plan he has presented to Congress, the sooner we learn the truth of all this, the better.
Very Interesting questions
While I've little interest in getting in the middle of the Obama birth issue, Paul Hollrah over at FSM did so yesterday and believes the issue can be resolved by Obama answering one simple question:
What passport did he use when he was shuttling between New York, Jakarta, and Karachi?
So how did a young man who arrived in New York in early June 1981, without the price of a hotel room in his pocket, suddenly come up with the price of a round-the-world trip just a month later?
And once he was on a plane, shuttling between New York, Jakarta, and Karachi, what passport was he offering when he passed through Customs and Immigration?
The American people not only deserve to have answers to these questions, they must have answers. It makes the debate over Obama's citizenship a rather short and simple one.
Q: Did he travel to Pakistan in 1981, at age 20?
A : Yes, by his own admission.
Q: What passport did he travel under?
A: There are only three possibilities.
1) He traveled with a U.S. Passport,
2) He traveled with a British passport, or
3) He traveled with an Indonesia passport.
Q: Is it possible that Obama traveled with a U.S. Passport in 1981?
A: No. It is not possible. Pakistan was on the U.S. State Department's "no travel" list in 1981.
Conclusion: When Obama went to Pakistan in 1981 he was traveling either with a British passport or an Indonesian passport.
If he were traveling with a British passport that would provide proof that he was born in Kenya on August 4, 1961, not in Hawaii as he claims.
And if he were traveling with an Indonesian passport that would tend to prove that he relinquished whatever previous citizenship he held, British or American, prior to being adopted by his Indonesian step-father in 1967.
Whatever the truth of the matter,the American people need to know how he managed to become a "natural born" American citizen between 1981 and 2008.
Given the destructive nature of his plans for America, as illustrated by his speech before Congress and the disastrous spending plan he has presented to Congress, the sooner we learn the truth of all this, the better.
6.13.2009
New places, New experiences.
Hola peoples.
It's been awhile, eh? yep. I've been busy. ...moving to California! woohoo. back to the motherland. I'm enjoying it.
Since coming out here I have learned & experienced a few firsts:
- how to drive a stick shift (very excited about that.) I drive it every day & I rock, thank you.
- indoor rock climb (they say I'm a natural?)
- Went to Yosemite National Park (soo pretty!)
- went on my first hike
- Climbed Half Dome. (wow, Tough! but I loved it.)
- Went to San Francisco, loved it. (which I still can't spell correctly)
- learning all new things for a new job
- learning my way around a brand new town
So yay for me. Oh, and of course I've met many new people and have learned lots of names & faces.
San Francisco
So let me tell you about Half Dome!!! It was incredible. For me, it was like going to Disneyland as a kid. The experience has stayed with me.
Half Dome is a high point in Yosemite at 8,842 ft elevation. The hike that we did in one day had a 4,800 ft climb in elevation. We took the John Muir Trail up and the Mist Trail down. So our hike was 15.35 miles (from the trail head).
Below is some info from this site. They suggest taking a gallon of water for this hike.
The last picture at the bottom of this webpage has a view of half dome from further inside Yosemite. A neat perspective.
It took me forever just to get this written because I had so much information I wanted to share. But I was getting tired of not getting this posted. So here it is. (It only took me 2 weeks to finishing what I started on this post!)
If you're completely enamored, here are a few more websites ...
1 - real informative
2 - Yosemite web1, Yosemite web2
3 - current conditions in Yosemite
Living so close to Yosemite, I am very hopeful to get over there again to spend more time, get many more pictures and see the huge sequoias.
Below is some info from this site. They suggest taking a gallon of water for this hike.
Hike Distance: 14.2 miles (22.7 km) round trip via Mist Trail
16.5 miles (26.5 km) round trip via John Muir Trail
20 miles (32 km) round trip via Glacier Point
23 miles (37) km round trip via Tenaya Lake
7 miles (11 km) round trip from Little Yosemite Valley campground
Half Dome Elevation: 8,842 feet (2,650 meters)
Total Elevation Gain: 4,800 feet (1,600 meters) from Yosemite Valley
Hiking Time: 10 - 14 hours
Difficulty: Extreme. It's long, steep at the beginning and end, and more dangerous than most Yosemite hikes. It's probably the most difficult of all Yosemite day hikes. On the traditional 1 to 10 scale, this one rates an 11.
That site also tells the number of fatalities that have occured on Half Dome.
Just 2 weeks after I had been up, 2 people died up there in one week. Here's one story. And another story with an eye witness testimony which also reported 10 to 12 people die in Yosemite each year.
This page has a google map picture that shows the various trails.The last picture at the bottom of this webpage has a view of half dome from further inside Yosemite. A neat perspective.
It took me forever just to get this written because I had so much information I wanted to share. But I was getting tired of not getting this posted. So here it is. (It only took me 2 weeks to finishing what I started on this post!)
If you're completely enamored, here are a few more websites ...
1 - real informative
2 - Yosemite web1, Yosemite web2
3 - current conditions in Yosemite
Living so close to Yosemite, I am very hopeful to get over there again to spend more time, get many more pictures and see the huge sequoias.
Oh yeah, here is some wildlife we saw that day.
The bear was in the parking lot. He/she just snagged an abandoned cooler. A couple guys scared him off yelling "go bear go!" The deer was super close on the trail. And of course, lots of squirrels and such. Below is not a blue jay but a steller's jay (news to me.) He wanted our snacks. To the left of that this furry creature resides at the very top of half dome! Kind of a desolate place to live, but he has many visitors! He is a marmot.
It was a great trip, and I would do it again, for sure.
4.25.2009
Obama's Youth Brigade
this is straight from an email forward. there's my disclaimer.
Subject: Obama Youth Brigade: Church Attendance Forbidden
What a deception! Check out the fine print in this “GIVE” Bill (HR 1388) and pass it on to everyone you know!
Obama Youth Brigade: Church Attendance Forbidden
By Jonas Clark
Obama has only been in office for two months. Now we have HR 1388. The Bill was sponsored by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) with 37 others. The Bill was introduced to the floor of the House of Representatives where both Republicans and this bill's title is called “Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education” (GIVE). It forms what some are calling “Obama’s Youth Brigade.” Obama’s plan is require anyone receiving school loans and others to serve at least three months as part of the brigade. His goal is one million youth! This has serious Nazi Germany overtones to it. The Bill would forbid any student in the brigade to participate in “engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization.”
That means no church attendance or witnessing. Again, is this what America voted for?
Here is part of the HR1388 Bill’s wording:
SEC. 1304. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 125 (42 U.S.C. 12575) is amended to read as follows:
SEC. 125. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Prohibited Activities- A participant in an approved national service position under this subtitle may not engage in the following activities:
(1) Attempting to influence legislation. (2) Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes.
(7) Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization. Here are some additional sources of info on this subject.
http://www.rules.house.gov/111/cbo/cbo_estimate_hr1388.pdf
http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=115008
http://beltwayblips.dailyradar.com/story/tucked_into_obama_s_civil_service_bill_hr_1388_no/
http://rightsoup.com/tucked-into-obamas-civil-service-bill-h-r-1388-no-protesting-allowed/
http://catsden.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/hr-1388-educating-students-in-service-part-ii-chicago-school-reform-1995-2001/
http://www.tsrn.us/blog/2009/03/23/emergency-senate-voting-on-the-forced-servitude-bill-hb-1388-this-monday-323-communism-is-being-forced-down-your-throat/
http://thefinalhour.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1388-bans-national-service.html
Subject: Obama Youth Brigade: Church Attendance Forbidden
What a deception! Check out the fine print in this “GIVE” Bill (HR 1388) and pass it on to everyone you know!
Obama Youth Brigade: Church Attendance Forbidden
By Jonas Clark
Obama has only been in office for two months. Now we have HR 1388. The Bill was sponsored by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) with 37 others. The Bill was introduced to the floor of the House of Representatives where both Republicans and this bill's title is called “Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education” (GIVE). It forms what some are calling “Obama’s Youth Brigade.” Obama’s plan is require anyone receiving school loans and others to serve at least three months as part of the brigade. His goal is one million youth! This has serious Nazi Germany overtones to it. The Bill would forbid any student in the brigade to participate in “engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization.”
That means no church attendance or witnessing. Again, is this what America voted for?
Here is part of the HR1388 Bill’s wording:
SEC. 1304. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 125 (42 U.S.C. 12575) is amended to read as follows:
SEC. 125. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Prohibited Activities- A participant in an approved national service position under this subtitle may not engage in the following activities:
(1) Attempting to influence legislation. (2) Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes.
(7) Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization. Here are some additional sources of info on this subject.
http://www.rules.house.gov/111/cbo/cbo_estimate_hr1388.pdf
http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=115008
http://beltwayblips.dailyradar.com/story/tucked_into_obama_s_civil_service_bill_hr_1388_no/
http://rightsoup.com/tucked-into-obamas-civil-service-bill-h-r-1388-no-protesting-allowed/
http://catsden.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/hr-1388-educating-students-in-service-part-ii-chicago-school-reform-1995-2001/
http://www.tsrn.us/blog/2009/03/23/emergency-senate-voting-on-the-forced-servitude-bill-hb-1388-this-monday-323-communism-is-being-forced-down-your-throat/
http://thefinalhour.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1388-bans-national-service.html
4.04.2009
13 killed in NY
A tragic story with a "oh that's too bad" /'slap on the hand' comment from the president.
At least the governor of NY gave a better message of consolation.
So the taleban call BBC to [sounds like, proudly] take ownership for this act by an asian. (?...huh)
...in the mean time...
North Korea is reported to be pressing ahead with final preparations for its planned satellite launch, despite stern warnings from the US and its allies.
anyone else thinking -End Times- ...? I am.
At least the governor of NY gave a better message of consolation.
So the taleban call BBC to [sounds like, proudly] take ownership for this act by an asian. (?...huh)
Pakistani Taleban leader Baitullah Mehsud called the BBC in Islamabad to claim responsibility for the attack.Kind of convenient too, hmm, that Obama was "out of town" ... easy excuse and good timing for it.
...in the mean time...
North Korea is reported to be pressing ahead with final preparations for its planned satellite launch, despite stern warnings from the US and its allies.
anyone else thinking -End Times- ...? I am.
3.25.2009
news headlines
A couple links I need to close, but I've kept up to come back to them...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7959878.stm
and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7963359.stm
here's that same story from another source:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/us_world/EU-Prez-.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7959878.stm
Barack Obama was elected on a message of change. Now he is in office, change is expected both in foreign and domestic policy. Here the BBC's team in Washington tracks developments in the first 100 days of the Obama presidency.
and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7963359.stm
The Czech prime minister has condemned US President Barack Obama's economic recovery plans as "a way to hell".
here's that same story from another source:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/us_world/EU-Prez-.html
European Union: U.S. on "A Road to Hell"
3.22.2009
Iran given a welcome to Obama's offer
This cannot be good. I don't agree with Obama's negotiations (aka: rolling over on his back) with Hamas, and other Iranian groups.
here's the link to the story.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7958037.stm
kind of interesting that...
I'm waiting for Amazing Race to start, which has been delayed b/c of bball games. and Mr. Shmoozer, loves his face time on tv, is on 60 minutes. ugh! I can't stand hearing him talk. I shall change it.
and after ALL we've heard on Geithner: Obama still defends him. Wha???
Obama fends off Geithner doubters ... ARE YOU KIDDING ME.
And, he seems to have so much time on his hands. Good grief!
here's the link to the story.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7958037.stm
The US, EU and UN will not deal with Hamas, which seized the Gaza Strip in 2007, unless they reject violence and recognise Israel.
Hamas's charter calls for the destruction of Israel, although the group has also offered a long-term truce if Israel withdraws to its pre-5 June 1967 borders.
It just seems like "dealing with the devil" to me.
Here's a link to the video message he sent to Iranians: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7954229.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7954211.stm
An adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Washington must reverse its support for Israel and end sanctions against Iran.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7955550.stm
The adviser, Ali Akbar Javanfekr, also said the US had to apologise to Iran for its past actions.
kind of interesting that...
Mr Obama's offer came in a direct video address to mark the Iranian New Year.This is the time we're living in now. Once/If the US turns it's back to Israel.... mmm, not good.The unprecedented approach is a dramatic departure from the policies of the Bush administration, which described Iran as part of the "axis of evil", the BBC's Jonathan Beale in Washington says.
Relations between Iran and the US have been strained over Tehran's controversial nuclear activities.
I'm waiting for Amazing Race to start, which has been delayed b/c of bball games. and Mr. Shmoozer, loves his face time on tv, is on 60 minutes. ugh! I can't stand hearing him talk. I shall change it.
and after ALL we've heard on Geithner: Obama still defends him. Wha???
Obama fends off Geithner doubters ... ARE YOU KIDDING ME.
Mr Geithner has already made headlines for the wrong reasons during his short time in Mr Obama's administration.There is obviously some kind of personal adgenda Obama must have to fight so hard for Geithner to be in position. We don't know what, but in time all will show itself.
And, he seems to have so much time on his hands. Good grief!
Instead, the president - giving his longest interview since taking office, to the 60 Minutes TV show -And on Jay Leno this past week, his now well-known blunder. "oops". Talk about politically correct. Not him in this case, eh? White House staff sure must have earned their pay following that slip of the tongue.
2.21.2009
send a red envelope
Here's an email forward that's going around.
If you're disgusted by abortion, read on. You may want to do this. I just caught Huckabee on a tv show on Friday and I didn't catch the details, but he was saying how a mother's womb is the most dangerous place for a child to be. More children (or people in general?) die from abortion then any other cause of death. That really puts it in perspective.
I've always hated the idea of abortion (and the practice of it). Adoption is ALWAYS an option. An innocent baby, no matter the condition, should not have it's life taken away from it. This deeply grieves me.
So here's the email:
Basically they ask you to send an empty red envelope to the new President to represent a baby's life that's been taken. In all honesty I doubt that this or anything done would change his stance on abortion, because he is all for it like cheese on crackers, but might as well voice our opinions and try.
Those of you that don't know me who read this, I haven't ever protested against abortion, and I am not the type to go crazy and malicious on those that do get abortions. here's a link to a sermon that said it well ("Children Blocking" 1/18/09). Sure the action of abortion is not good, but as Christians, we will put our arms around those who are hurting from the experience of it and we believe Jesus can heal their heart from the grief, hurt and guilt that follows.
warning the pictures on this website are graphic.
If you're disgusted by abortion, read on. You may want to do this. I just caught Huckabee on a tv show on Friday and I didn't catch the details, but he was saying how a mother's womb is the most dangerous place for a child to be. More children (or people in general?) die from abortion then any other cause of death. That really puts it in perspective.
I've always hated the idea of abortion (and the practice of it). Adoption is ALWAYS an option. An innocent baby, no matter the condition, should not have it's life taken away from it. This deeply grieves me.
So here's the email:
Basically they ask you to send an empty red envelope to the new President to represent a baby's life that's been taken. In all honesty I doubt that this or anything done would change his stance on abortion, because he is all for it like cheese on crackers, but might as well voice our opinions and try.
Those of you that don't know me who read this, I haven't ever protested against abortion, and I am not the type to go crazy and malicious on those that do get abortions. here's a link to a sermon that said it well ("Children Blocking" 1/18/09). Sure the action of abortion is not good, but as Christians, we will put our arms around those who are hurting from the experience of it and we believe Jesus can heal their heart from the grief, hurt and guilt that follows.Dear Friends:*the picture of the kick from the womb was from here.
This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.
As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.
Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to the president.
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
On the back, or on a note inside, write the following message. "This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception." Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
We should all try to mail them on the same day so they arrive within a day or two of each other and be even more of a visual at the White House. With Valentine's Day past red envelopes should be easy to come by too. Say we all mail them on the weekend of Feb 28-March 1st. That gives us time to pass the word as far and wide as we can. Of course, you can send a red envelope anytime you want, but getting lots at once is great too.
In God We Trust!!!
warning the pictures on this website are graphic.
2.09.2009
Andy's Custard II
I've just got to say how impressed I am with this cute little-not-so-little anymore company, Andy's Frozen Custard.I enjoyed their goods and services while I was in college. That was a prime thing to do in little Springfield. Anytime college kids would go out on the town the hit food stops were either Krispy Kreme for free donuts, or Andy's. And for some girls it never came off from that freshman-15. And to my surprise, shock and amazement, they opened one up here in IL, like 15... 20 mins from my house. Hey that's close enough!
So I contacted the company via their website and I actually got a response back, a personal email, they thanked me, were very gracious, and I got a free andy's treat out of it!
Their customer service is one of the best, and I'm thoroughly impressed. They truly care about customer satisfaction and want to make sure you have an enjoyable time, and enjoy their product. (of which they are confident, and so am I, that once you try it you can't go back to chain custard places.)
They grew from a one store in a mom and pop-- I've actually talked with the owner--down to earth, just an all around good ol' boy. Who is really passionate about this product and brand that his dad started in the 80s in the Ozarks. I think they've done a great job expanding the business so far, and according to the group 'fan of Andy's Frozen Custard' on facebook, there are a lot of people calling for it in California! maybe that'll be their next custard-plant. I don't know.
I just had to give a huge shout-out / give out props / 5 stars to Andy's Frozen Custard. Not only good stuff - truly, but great service that starts from the very top. They aim to please, and they do.
Thank you Andy's for a great American product I am glad to support.
pictured above is a chocolate cone, and my favorite, Choc-O-Rocko. (which I always screw up the order and say "rocco choco" oh well they know what I like!)
psst, and right now if you're a fan of the group on facebook, this week they are giving out free cones!
cute PC-er
I'm a new Mac owner, but owned a hp for 5 years that served me well. all 40GB of it.
saw this commercial for the first time today. so cute. just had to share.
<a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-US&playlist=videoByUuids:uuids:533e05d2-9f12-4a86-bdda-efd0455fcd36&showPlaylist=true&from=msnvideo" target="_new" title="Kylie uses Windows Live Photo Gallery">Video: Kylie uses Windows Live Photo Gallery</a>
"I'm a PC and I'm 4½." -Kylie
got this from here.
saw this commercial for the first time today. so cute. just had to share.
"I'm a PC and I'm 4½." -Kylie
got this from here.
Glenn Beck's 'The One Thing'
Glenn Beck. Love this guy. I couldn't say this any better myself.
And here's the link, b/c it doesn't look like the embeded is working...
I back him 100%
www.glennbeck.com
And here's the link, b/c it doesn't look like the embeded is working...
I back him 100%
www.glennbeck.com
1.31.2009
English Language is Dum
click this link to watch a 102 year old man say why the English language is DUM.
(and why is it that old men are cute?)
(and why is it that old men are cute?)
1.29.2009
new preamble to the constitution
NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA.
'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-grea t-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to chang e our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution.The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
If you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish. Sensible people of the United States speak out because if you do not, who will?
on another note...
On the Pacific side of the memorial, a group of us gathered to read the words President Roosevelt used to announce the attack on Pearl Harbor:
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941-- a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked."
Roosevelt ended the message with 'so help us God.'" "WHO GAVE THEM THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE WORDS OF HISTORY?"
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA.
'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-grea t-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to chang e our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution.The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
If you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish. Sensible people of the United States speak out because if you do not, who will?
on another note...
On the Pacific side of the memorial, a group of us gathered to read the words President Roosevelt used to announce the attack on Pearl Harbor:
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941-- a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked."
Roosevelt ended the message with 'so help us God.'" "WHO GAVE THEM THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE WORDS OF HISTORY?"
Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History
This was funny to read. Found it on Yahoo Autos.
"Dishonorable Mention: The 10 Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History"
Did you own or love the 83 Renault Alliance, 02 Ford Thunderbird, 71 Chevrolet Vega, 97 Cadillac Catera, 85 Merkur XR4Ti, 97 Chevrolet Malibu, 90 Lincoln Town Car, 80 Chevrolet Citation, 74 Ford Mustang II, 95 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. Those were once named "Motor Trend Car of the Year" or "Car and Driver 10 Best Cars." Car & Driver is taking back those titles and are not afraid to admit they were wrong to give them.
hmm, history seems to shine true light onto things--gives us perspective.
What might we say 15 - 30 years from now on the events occurring right now?
My parents once owned a Lincoln Town Car. We took a huge across the United States trip, visiting almost every state.
"Dishonorable Mention: The 10 Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History"
Did you own or love the 83 Renault Alliance, 02 Ford Thunderbird, 71 Chevrolet Vega, 97 Cadillac Catera, 85 Merkur XR4Ti, 97 Chevrolet Malibu, 90 Lincoln Town Car, 80 Chevrolet Citation, 74 Ford Mustang II, 95 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. Those were once named "Motor Trend Car of the Year" or "Car and Driver 10 Best Cars." Car & Driver is taking back those titles and are not afraid to admit they were wrong to give them.
hmm, history seems to shine true light onto things--gives us perspective.
What might we say 15 - 30 years from now on the events occurring right now?
My parents once owned a Lincoln Town Car. We took a huge across the United States trip, visiting almost every state.
1.24.2009
1.23.2009
You got to Pray
Remember that song? "You got to pray, Pray! you got to Pray.." Carmen, right?
The Glenn Beck Program on Fox News today reported: Moment of silence in IL public schools ruled unconstitutional.
That's IL for ya. Can't even say the word prayer. They are eliminating even the possibility of prayer in schools.
here are some quotes from Thomas Jefferson I thought were applicable:
The Glenn Beck Program on Fox News today reported: Moment of silence in IL public schools ruled unconstitutional.
That's IL for ya. Can't even say the word prayer. They are eliminating even the possibility of prayer in schools.
here are some quotes from Thomas Jefferson I thought were applicable:
- The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
- I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. (universal healthcare)
- My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
- No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
- To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
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1.21.2009
Marines in Berkely?
This bit is kinda old, but had to share. A friend sent it to me & it's pretty funny.
Rob Riggle goes undercover to report on Berkeley, CA's reaction to a new Marine recruiting staion.
Rob Riggle goes undercover to report on Berkeley, CA's reaction to a new Marine recruiting staion.
1.20.2009
fan of Glenn Beck
Enjoying his new show on Fox. He recently moved from being on CNN Headline News.I have agreed with everything I have heard him say and the guests he had on today's show I agreed with as well. Keep up the great commentary, Glenn. Thanks.
Prior to joining FNC, he served as the host of "Glenn Beck," a talk show on CNN’s Headline News which grew more than 200 percent in viewership in both the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. timeslots during its tenure from 2006 to 2008. While at Headline News, Beck secured many interviews including Senator John McCain, Governor Sarah Palin, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Georgia President Mikheil Saakashvili and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
1.19.2009
here we go...
Let the lies and hypocrisies begin.
Read and be amazed. Obama hosting pricey party in a dicey economy
Thus the article.
btw, did you know Pres. Bush did not have a big inauguration party 2nd go around? yeah.
Read and be amazed. Obama hosting pricey party in a dicey economy
Unemployment is up. The stock market is down. Let's party.So after first saying he had to raise taxes, then trying to come up to McCain's level he changes his speech and says he wouldn't be raising taxes. OH! SURPRISE, he will be raising taxes. just out.
Add to that the massive costs of security and transportation — costs absorbed by U.S. taxpayers — and the historic inauguration will produce an equally historic bill.
Thus the article.
btw, did you know Pres. Bush did not have a big inauguration party 2nd go around? yeah.
In 2005, Reps. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., and Jim McDermott, D-Wash., asked Bush to show a little less pomp and be a little more circumspect at his party.
"President Roosevelt held his 1945 inaugural at the White House, making a short speech and serving guests cold chicken salad and plain pound cake," the two lawmakers wrote in a letter. "During World War I, President Wilson did not have any parties at his 1917 inaugural, saying that such festivities would be undignified."and I understand opposing sides would argue "Well this is history! He is allowed to have a big bash!" Yeah, ok sure, but $150 MILLION?!?! Again, where's your head.
Obama's inauguration committee says it is mindful of the times and is not worried people will see the four days of festivities as excessive.
1.17.2009
A messiah he is not
Now I really am not intending to turn this into a Obama-hatin blog. ...no, really.
What I want to do is call attention to a lot of these issues Obama stands for that I feel have gotten swept under the rug.
Is it really just because he's black that he was rushed to the front of the celebrity hoop-la? His socialist and very liberal views surely can't agree with 80% of Americans.
Now keep in mind, I am currently temporarily stuck in the Chicago area, of which they have at least 3 stories about Obama on each newscast. It makes me want to barf. I don't care how Michelle does her hair or who is making decorations for the "obama bus" to Washington DC for the inauguration.
His campaign p.u.s.h. (pardon the pun) was "hope" ... well I'm not feeling very hopeful.
I disagree with many of his views: his lack of urgency to fight the terrorism, his willingness to allow any abortion possible, his lack of experience(!), his ease of flip-flopping. Talking out of both sides of his mouth, just to have the support of anyone. And then there are his known relations that he tried to deny and sweep under the rug as if it's not a big deal to been in close proximity & work with William Ayers, known terrorist. Michelle's college thesis sure said a lot of how 'patriotic' she is [not].
It's a lot of hype, and I don't buy into it. I have a lot of reservations about this one. Lets all just watch and see. He can't even pick someone suitable for the positions a president-elect chooses.
and oh my word, I can't believe this blog is for real. Someone truly thinks he is the messiah. What is our world coming to?!?! All I can say right now is this has already gone WAY too far. (that pic is from the site)
the following is a quote from this obscene webpage, and it's not a joke. (they walk among us) Obama could do the most horrendous thing and she would still devote her life to him. THIS IS CULTIC. (and just plain stupid)
also on that page, apparently Spike Lee suggests to have Obama's own timeline because he's going to change everything. As in B.C. / A.D. .....PEOPLE!?!?! c'mon!! Jesus is God's only Son. Have you already switched your allegiance?
As I come across more scripture explaining Jesus is THE only Savior, he died on the cross for our sins and no one else has done what he did to take away the sins of the world, I will have to write down the reference so I can give you a link here. The virgin birth was non-mistakable and can not be re-done. Prophesy was fulfilled. And no one can try to repeat that, not even be a runner-up. Not even any loosely suggested, far-strung attempts at making a connection between Obama and savior-like speech.
Remember the Bible? The infallible Word of God?? read it lately?
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Exodus 20:3 & Deuteronomy 5:7 "you shall have no other gods before me"
Matthew 24:23-25
2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
1 John 4:1-3
(not the exact verses I was thinking of, but nonetheless, they speak the truth!)
All I'm saying is what I'm seeing all over the tv, on the web... this is way to cult-like and too much messiah emphasis. And all I am trying to do with my posts, is call their attention to the mis-leading hype, not to be carried away with the "thrill of history," and keep Jesus the true center of your life. (one and only center, that is)
What I want to do is call attention to a lot of these issues Obama stands for that I feel have gotten swept under the rug.
Is it really just because he's black that he was rushed to the front of the celebrity hoop-la? His socialist and very liberal views surely can't agree with 80% of Americans.
Now keep in mind, I am currently temporarily stuck in the Chicago area, of which they have at least 3 stories about Obama on each newscast. It makes me want to barf. I don't care how Michelle does her hair or who is making decorations for the "obama bus" to Washington DC for the inauguration.
His campaign p.u.s.h. (pardon the pun) was "hope" ... well I'm not feeling very hopeful.
I disagree with many of his views: his lack of urgency to fight the terrorism, his willingness to allow any abortion possible, his lack of experience(!), his ease of flip-flopping. Talking out of both sides of his mouth, just to have the support of anyone. And then there are his known relations that he tried to deny and sweep under the rug as if it's not a big deal to been in close proximity & work with William Ayers, known terrorist. Michelle's college thesis sure said a lot of how 'patriotic' she is [not].
It's a lot of hype, and I don't buy into it. I have a lot of reservations about this one. Lets all just watch and see. He can't even pick someone suitable for the positions a president-elect chooses.
and oh my word, I can't believe this blog is for real. Someone truly thinks he is the messiah. What is our world coming to?!?! All I can say right now is this has already gone WAY too far. (that pic is from the site)
the following is a quote from this obscene webpage, and it's not a joke. (they walk among us) Obama could do the most horrendous thing and she would still devote her life to him. THIS IS CULTIC. (and just plain stupid)
I have thrown myself into a new world—one in which fluffy chatter and frivolous praise are replaced by a get-to-the-point directness and disciple-like devotion. It’s intense and intoxicating. ...
... I have to confess I felt a certain shame that the dress I wore—a bright-red Prada number from next season that my former boss, Carol, insisted I buy the day before—cost more than the $1,000 ticket to the event itself. ... How this paid off I’ll share in a moment. ...
I was on my feet as Senator Obama entered the room. Fate had blessed me in this moment, as I realized that the aisle that was keeping me from my seat was created for him and his secret service escort to make their way to the stage. Within seconds, he was a few feet from me. Cameras were flashing, everyone was cheering, and I knew this was my moment. I pushed my way up to the barricade as he shook hands with as many people as time would allow. I squeezed up front, but Obama was moving quickly and just passed me by. Then, in a moment of divine intervention, he saw me, clad in my red stop-sign of a dress, back-tracked ever so slightly in his procession, grabbed my hand, and gave that brilliant smile of his. I literally said out loud to the woman next to me who witnessed my good fate, "I’ll never wash this hand again."
also on that page, apparently Spike Lee suggests to have Obama's own timeline because he's going to change everything. As in B.C. / A.D. .....PEOPLE!?!?! c'mon!! Jesus is God's only Son. Have you already switched your allegiance?
As I come across more scripture explaining Jesus is THE only Savior, he died on the cross for our sins and no one else has done what he did to take away the sins of the world, I will have to write down the reference so I can give you a link here. The virgin birth was non-mistakable and can not be re-done. Prophesy was fulfilled. And no one can try to repeat that, not even be a runner-up. Not even any loosely suggested, far-strung attempts at making a connection between Obama and savior-like speech.
Remember the Bible? The infallible Word of God?? read it lately?
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Exodus 20:3 & Deuteronomy 5:7 "you shall have no other gods before me"
Matthew 24:23-25
2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
1 John 4:1-3
(not the exact verses I was thinking of, but nonetheless, they speak the truth!)
All I'm saying is what I'm seeing all over the tv, on the web... this is way to cult-like and too much messiah emphasis. And all I am trying to do with my posts, is call their attention to the mis-leading hype, not to be carried away with the "thrill of history," and keep Jesus the true center of your life. (one and only center, that is)
1.16.2009
power hungry, press loving obama- ur mama
this is a P.S. but instead of post script, it will be a pre-script.Why did NBC cut out reporting commentary after Bush's final address to the plane crash? It was 7:15pm, and they had already reported about the crash during the earlier newscasts. Don't get me wrong--I am super glad every single person survived; the pilot did an awesome job of saving thousands of lives. It was what could have been quite disastrous, but he really did an incredible job of landing the plane. (picture from reuters.com)
I just want to point out the blatant and obvious (to me)
one-sided bias stance the media (major networks) takes in politics and reporting-- from newspapers to magazines like Time (Obama is on it for the 14th time), People, GQ, Vanity Fair, Men's Vouge, Rolling Stone ... Newsweek, Wired, Vibe, it's a celebrity status people are loathing all over him. Why? I do not see any other reason than because of his race. I don't get it. He doesn't have enough experience to even be his own body guard. I personally, would like to see a tribute to Bush on a cover. And would have to add it should be tastefully done. Sad that would need to be said, but I'm not sure they would give him due credit. The man did a great job, he deserves huge props, and a lot of respect. I could go on...
Also, I will point out Obama's old '07 Chrysler 300 (with major bling wheels) is up on ebay for ONE MILLION DOLLARS. US News & World Report link here's a clip:A Chrysler 300C owned by Obama until 2007 is currently for sale on eBay. The list price? Well, it's a little over the $15,100 Kelley Blue Book says a 2005 300C in good condition should fetch. About $85,000 over.Obama had sold it for a Ford hybrid. You know, because it's all for show.
here's another link from Star Tribune in Minneapolis
umm... and media was all over Sarah Palin for selling the Governor's plane?
Who's the money hungry one?!
Here's another point to prove biases "Bush Saved 10 Million" story on CNN website. We don't hear about that.
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says George Bush's AIDS policy has saved millions in Africa. ... And lead the world we did. No president in history had made such a commitment against a single disease.Playback 8 years ago: let's review what it was like when the Clinton's left the White House. They took all the W's off of the keyboards, pasted things onto the desks, stole a bunch of stuff, cleaned out and trashed Air Force One.
I know the Bush's are classy people and that is a very important quality for the leader of our country to possess. Because they live public relations for that term, and shmoozing doesn't always work for all cultures. But a true genuine spirit and kindness can be identified no matter the language barrier.
Bush will be missed. I felt safe knowing he was our Commander in Chief.
This makes me upset as well: Geithner neglected to pay his taxes from '01 - '07 is NOT an "honest mistake" and Obama wants to elect him for the top tax guy to lead the Treasury Department? Are you kidding me? That's hypocrisy! People would easily say, "If he didn't pay his taxes, why should I?" That's so messed up. Where's the integrity?What I get irritated and irked by is the double standards. It's exactly what Representative Steve King, Congressman from Iowa stated when he was on Hannity 1.16.09. Democrats flip out and have tantrums over things Repulicans do/say. But then, when they go and do the same thing -- why is it okay then?
I'm not a big "Republican vs. Democrat" (I'm not hung up on titles) what I care about are the issues, be fair, call it like it is, treat people the way you would want to be treated. I just don't get the double standards, and I don't like it much.
Just like Andrea Tantaros said later on the show during the Great American Panel "is that what Obama is bringing us? 'Common mistakes'?" You bet it sends a message to the citizens of the United States. How do you expect to reinforce: No one is above the law.
So those are my opinions. It's my blog, I can.
1.12.2009
1.07.2009
base jumping in norway
ever dreamt you were flying?
this is CRAZY!!!
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
how about this for taking a risk?
this is CRAZY!!!
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
how about this for taking a risk?
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