The Official Web Site of Jonas Maxwell (Джонас Максвелл)
"Radical"... "Defiant"... "Rebellious"... "Extremist"... Just like America's Founding Fathers!
Banned in all 50 states (58 if you're an Obama supporter)...AND NIGERIA, TOO!
 
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(Dis)Honesty and (Un)Ethical Practice - Here's an ebay auction that caught my attention. It's an auction for a 'Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i Camera + 75-300mm lens'. The opening bid amount is only US$1.00! I'm not that stupid. The ad clearly displays the shipping information: 'Shipping: $8... 179
2010 Olympics Schedule 29
  21 Things to Remember - 21 Things to Remember: 1. No one can ruin your day without your permission. 2. Most people will be about as happy as they decide to be. 3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently. 4. Whatever you are willing to put up with... 202
  545 People - Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, we have deficits? Have you ever wondered why, if all the po... 81
A grasshopper walked into a bar... 52
  Abortion - When it comes to abortion, I think most people miss the real question: Should the government make abortion decisions for individuals? The answer is no. The government is, for the most part, incompetent when it comes to making decisions for individu... 71
Adobe Warns: New Exploit Poisons PDFs, Dangerous - Security researchers have discovered a new PDF (portable document format) exploit in Adobe Reader and Acrobat they think could allow a hacker to remotely take over a system. In fact, the threat is so serious at least one expert has called the vulnera... 182
  Advancing Technology - With advancing technology, it seems there may come a day when people will no longer be able to yell out the word 'Help!' because they can't find the app on their iPhone.... 249
  Advice from a Doctor - Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it. Don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longe... 117
Agenda - Not Just Another Conspiracy Theory - Agenda is the award winning documentary that reveals the true direction our society is moving... be informed about the intentional changes that are happening and discover what you can do to stand up against these forces. It's not just another conspir... 293
Ahoy, uh, Hello! - Although now known worldwide, the word hello is formerly an Americanism which only became popular around 1883, after the invention, and beginning of widespread use, of the telephone. 'Hello' won out over Alexander Graham Bell's suggestion, ahoy, as ... 239
All Done with a Single Stroke of the Pen - This was an ink drawing - all done with a single stroke of a pen - published in the 1881 book Real Pen Work / Self Instructor in Penmanship. According to one source, the artist was expert penman and co-publisher Alden Knowles.... 41
Amazing Elephant Story - In 1986, Dan Harrison was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University.  On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.  The elephant seemed distressed, so Dan ... 68
America, Where Are We Going?! - There are countless myths about America. One is that we are free. The truth is we are the most overlegislated country ever. That's far from free. I'm no world traveler, but I have visited Europe, including Russia, a few times. What I immediately n... 207
American Capitalism Gone Without a Whimper - American Capitalism Gone Without a Whimper. It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American descent into Marxism is happening with breath taking speed, against the back drop of a passive, hapless sheeple, excuse me dear reader,... 127
American Red Cross Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief - According to the American Red Cross blog posted by Gloria Huang, the American Red Cross has received an incredible amount of support from the public following the devastating earthquake in Japan and ensuing Pacific tsunami last Friday. Emergency reli... 259
  American Video and Security (formerly American Video Surveillance); Mel Davis; Larry Folsom - American Video and Security, formerly American Video Surveillance, is not a reliable, reputable company. Mel Davis, former owner of American Video Surveillance, is not reliable, reputable, knowledgeable, helpful, reasonable, or honest. Larry Folsom, ... 129
  Americans Deserve Better - 'The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign c... 275
AOLNews: US Cartoon of Mexican Flag Draws Ire - (Sept. 4) -- An American cartoonist's rendition of the Mexican flag is causing controversy south of the border, where Mexicans say it's offensive to taint their national symbol with images of drug violence. Political cartoonist Daryl Cagle's drawing,... 178
AP: Pennsylvania School Sued for Banning 'Boobies' Bracelets - A free-speech lawsuit is being filed against a Pennsylvania school district that bans the popular 'I [heart] Boobies. Keep a Breast.' bracelets. The American Civil Liberties Union says the Easton Area School District ban violates students' First Amen... 221
  Are You a [fill in the blank]? - Are You a [fill in the blank]? Most people feel the same way about crocodiles. They don't want to have anything to do with them. Given the opportunity, people may taunt crocs, throw rocks at them, spit on them, poke them with sticks, but given the op... 130
Armed Guards and Armed Teachers - In the wake of the massacre of 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, last week, the debate over gun control rages on. The simplest questions is whether we, as Americans, should be allowed to own g... 339
  Ask, Seek, and Knock - A man prayed one morning, 'Please, God, let me win the lottery.' But by the end of the day, he hadn't won. The next day, he prayed again. 'Please, God, let me win the lottery.' But again, he failed to win. The man was persistent and prayed again t... 232
Autistic Man Singing National Anthem Gets Some Help - There is still great hope in humanity, and this video shows that when the entire crowd at Fenway Park comes to the aid of an autistic man singing the National Anthem. Praise God, this is so inspirational[!] ... 313
  Back in 1990... - Back in 1990, the Government seized the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada for tax evasion and, as required by law, tried to run it. They failed and it closed. Now, we are trusting the economy of our country and 700 Billion Dollars to a pack of nitwits... 115
  Being a Mother - After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, "I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you." The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit ... 125
Bill Gates - Love Him or Hate Him - Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a high school about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a gen... 73
Birds of a Feather, Yeah, But Dog and Dolphin? - Here's an amazing story of a labrador who's made friends with a dolphin, and regularly goes out into the Tory Island Harbour (U.K.) to play with it!... 216
  Blondes 13
  Boat Race: Americans vs. Japanese - The Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagg... 146
Body-Slammed Bully - This YouTube video shows Ritchard Gale, a skinny, scrawny seventh-grader, taunting and punching Casey Heynes, a much larger, linebacker-sized tenth grader at Chifley College in St. Marys North, Australia, who stands quietly and takes his licks like a... 261
Bold, New Economic Strategy - In a bold, new economic strategy, the government has decided to shift its focus from redistribution of wealth to the redistribution of... 280
  Booting the Biggest Booties - Booting the Biggest Booties tells of Southwest Airlines' policy to kick off passengers who appear too fat to fly. ... 53
Boycott Amazon.com...et. al.? - November 14, 2010. I feel guilty that I listen to Kim Komand's radio show on Saturday mornings on my way to church. Shouldn't I be listening to a Christian program at that time? But I enjoy Kim's show, I admire and respect Kim, and I can often make... 220
Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies - In 2011, a Girl Scout organization in Colorado decided it would be okay for boys to join the Girl Scouts instead of the Boy Scouts. Many people oppose that decision. Today, this video of a veteran Girl Scout - Taylor, as some have identified her - p... 295
  BP Oil Disaster - What was once known as the BP oil spill is now the BP oil disaster. BP's live video stream of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico is simultaneously tragic and hypnotic. With each passing second, more gallons of crude oil and natural gas escape into t... 134
  The Bunny and the Snake - Once upon a time, in a nice little forest, there lived an orphaned bunny and an orphaned snake. By a surprising coincidence, both were blind from birth. One day, the bunny was hopping through the forest, and the snake was slithering through the for... 11
Caffiene vs. Alcohol - According to an Associated Press story, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters on November 17, 2010 to four companies - Phusion Projects, Charge Beverages Corp., New Century Brewing Co., and United Brands Company Inc. - sa... 237
Cake: Best Wishes Suzanne / We Will Miss You - The customer asked for the bakery to write: "Best Wishes Suzanne" and underneath that "We Will Miss You". ... 65
  Calendar 37
Call Out the Wrecker! 92
Can You Spot the Copperhead? - Can you spot the Copperhead before it bites you?... 98
  Carbonite? CarboNOT! - I was assigned the task of looking into options for backing up company data. Since I had heard of Carbonite for years, I started with them. But I had a few concerns. I sent Carbonite an email expressing my concerns and asking a few questions. One... 273
Cartoons - my favorite cartoons... 50
Cat Betrayed His Girlfriend - An angry cat expresses her disgust at her ex-boyfriend who betrayed her.... 309
Chi Omega: Better People - I'm sorry the Penn State Chi Omega sorority has apologized for the portrayal of Mexicans in the photo that has recently circulated on the Internet of members wearing sombreros and holding offensive signs. When will Mexicans apologize for their portra... 334
  Christian Headlines - Christian Headlines from the Christian Newswire, Christian Post, and Christian Today. ... 38
Circle Flies - A farmer got pulled over by a state trooper for speeding, and the trooper started to lecture the farmer about his speed, and, in general, began to throw his weight around to try to make the farmer uncomfortable. Finally, the trooper got around to wr... 147
  Ciudad Juarez Mayor Jose Reyes - Get Real - In a FoxNews.com report, 'Ciudad Juarez [Mexico] Mayor Jose Reyes blamed U.S. deportation policy for contributing to his city's violence, saying that...28,000 had U.S. criminal records. Reyes and the other Mexican mayors said that when the U.S. depor... 199
Classifieds - Classified ads.... 56
Collateral Murder - This video, shot from an Apache helicopter gun-site, shows the indiscriminate slaying of more than a dozen people, including the unprovoked slaying of a wounded Reuters photographer, Saeed Chmagh, and those who attempted to help him. It reminds me of... 103
  Computer Industry vs. Auto Industry - At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, 'If Ford [Motor Company] had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got... 271
  Condemn Not - I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven's door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the sinners, The alcoholics and the trash. T... 32
  Contact - Contact Jonas Maxwell... 36
Corrupt Senator Chooses - While walking down the street one day, a corrupt senator (that may be redundant) was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in Heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. 'Welcome to Heaven,' says St. Peter. 'Before you settle in, i... 315
  Craigslist Ad for a Cello - So my sister gave me this cello a couple years ago. It's a nice cello. Actually, it's a great cello. It's probably the best cello, but I don't really know much about cellos. Also the neck snapped off. Of the cello. So it's really more like 3/4's of a... 266
Criminals Can Easily Get Your Confidential Information from the Police - Criminals Can Easily Get Your Confidential Information from the Police. Did you know that one of the most reliable and easily accessible sources of confidential information is the police computer in the squad car? When a suspect is arrested, he/she i... 137
The Crosswalk - The Crosswalk. Awesome!! We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot. Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, There will always be sunshine, after the rain... Perhap... 110
Cut to the Chase: Frixo - Whether it's a film or real life, I like to 'cut to the chase.' I like to get where I'm going, like, now. I don't have time for traffic congestion. So I'm always looking for ways to avoid the crush. Now, I've flown over the southern tip of the U.K., ... 319
Cynic - A cynic is man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.... 3
The Danger to America is Not Barack Obama... - 'The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency. Yes, I blame the people who were so in a rush to elect him and make history by electing the first Black man to the presidency. Well l... 247
  Dear Deaf Wife - Dear Deaf Wife. A man feared his wife wasn't hearing as well as she used to, and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family doctor to discuss the problem. The doctor told him there is a simple ... 119
  Dear God: Why didn't you save the school children... - Dear God: Why didn't you save the school children at Virginia Tech; Amish Country, PA; Columbine High School; Moses Lake, Washington; Bethel, Alaska; Pearl, Mississippi; West Paducah, Kentucky; Stam P, Arkansas; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Edinboro, Pennsyl... 70
Denial - In Mt. Vernon, Texas, Drummond's Bar began construction on expansion of their building to increase their business. In response, the local Baptist church started a campaign with petitions and prayers to block the bar from expanding. Work [on the expan... 225
  Differences Between Men and Women 74
Dilemma - Dilemma by Luojie, China Daily, China.... 306
  Directions Home - DIRECTIONS HOME. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." DIRECTIONS TO OUR FATHER'S HOUSE: Make a Right onto Believeth Blvd. Keep straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ. There, you must turn onto the Bridge of Faith,... 133
  Do Dogs Go to Heaven? - A man and his dog were walking along a road when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. After a while, they came to a street of pure gold. As he got closer, he saw a man... 48
  Do You Believe in God? - Many people believe in God through their own faith. They don't ask for evidence or proof. For some reason, they simply believe what they've been taught about God and religion. Many others, like me, need evidence. I spent more than 40 years waiting fo... 246
  Dog Diary / Cat Diary - DOG DIARY 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm - Played... 12
Dog Obediance School Winner 79
Enjoy Your Hot Chocolate - We all are a product of our experiences so have patience. A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking at a reunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired. During their visit, the conversation tu... 60
Ever Seen a Baby Hedgehog? - Ever seen a baby hedgehog? Prepare to say "awwwwwwwwwwww". ... 183
Every Morning in Africa - Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether... 267
  Export Scam - Don't be fooled by this export scam which uses your companies confidential information to export contraband.... 100
Extreme Rescue 2011 - "Mighty to Save" - This past weekend was a weekend I'll never forget. I had been asked to be the sound technician for what was described as a 'youth rally' at Mountain View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Las Vegas. Yeah, sure, no problem, I'm happy to help out. I ha... 242
The Family Tree of Vincent Van Gogh - His dizzy aunt: Verti Gogh; The brother who ate prunes: Gotta Gogh; The brother who worked at a convenience store: Stop N Gogh; The grandfather from Yugoslavia: U Gogh; The cousin from Illinois: Chica Gogh; His magician uncle: Where-diddy Gogh; His M... 94
  Federal Judge Overturns California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban - A federal judge today overturned a California ban on same-sex marriage, ruling that the Proposition 8 ballot initiative was unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Vaugh Walker is openly gay, but that's probably irrelevant. What is relevant is that th... 163
  Feedback...Never Mind - Dear Manager, I had the pleasure of visiting your establishment recently. I had wanted to provide you with some positive feedback. I went to your website, but your feedback form requires my name, email address, telephone number, zip code, and other i... 342
  Five lessons about the way we treat people 75
  Five surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients... - Five surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table, because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered." The second responds, "Yeah, but you shou... 145
  Five Things You Cannot Recover in Life - Five Things You Cannot Recover in Life: The stone...after it's thrown, The word...after it's said, The occasion...after it's missed, The time...after it's gone, and A person...after they die. Thanks to "George-Ann" for bringing these five things to ... 200
For my birthday gift - For my birthday gift, I'd like you to assume my share of the...... 245
Former Trooper Facing Criminal Charges - A former Texas trooper's dashcam and a highway traffic monitoring camera capture the trooper using excessive force on a handcuffed woman who, it appears, had done nothing wrong. The video on FoxNews.com shows Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper... 211
  Fox News Headline: "NYC Panel Clears Way for Mosque Near Ground Zero" - Fox News Headline: "NYC Panel Clears Way for Mosque Near Ground Zero". A New York City panel voted unanimously to reject landmark status for a building in downtown Manhattan. What makes this newsworthy is that the decision is being reported as "...pa... 162
FoxNews.com: Climate Change Group Apologizes for Violent Video - FoxNews.com: Climate Change Group Apologizes for Violent Video. In Climate Change Group Apologizes for Violent Video, FoxNews.com reports on a video ad produced by British clean energy group 10:10. The video, entitled No Pressure, features exploding... 201
  FoxNews.com: Clouds Can Communicate, Scientists Say - August 13, 2010 - FoxNews.com reports that "a new study has found that clouds 'communicate' with each other, much like chirping crickets or flashing fireflies on a summer night." (http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/08/13/clouds-communicate-scientist... 164
  FoxNews.com: Parents Pull Son Out of School Over Assigned Book That Refers to Jesus as 'Wine-Guzzling Vagrant and Socialist' - A New Hampshire couple has pulled their son out of his local high school after the teen was assigned a book that refers to Jesus Christ as a 'wine-guzzling vagrant and precocious socialist.' Aimee Taylor says her oldest son, 16-year-old Jordan Hender... 231
FoxNews.com: Transgender Woman Sues LPGA for Right to Play - FoxNews.com reports that 'Lana Lawless, a transgender woman who underwent a sex change five years ago, is suing the LPGA over their refusal to allow her into the league.' 'I am by all respects, legally and physically female,' [he] is quoted as saying... 210
FoxNews: Michigan Woman Faces Civil Rights Complaint for Seeking a Christian Roommate - Another example of the lack of freedom in America. A civil rights complaint has been filed against a woman in Grand Rapids, Mich., who posted an advertisement at her church last July seeking a Christian roommate. The ad 'expresses an illegal preferen... 214
  Fraud Email Warning - Hello, I hope you get this on time... My family and I made a trip to Madrid (Spain) unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed all cash, credit card and cell were stolen off us, but luckily we still have our passports with ... 331
  Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers FAQs... 35
  Friends are God's Way of Taking Care of Us - This was written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5:00 pm, stuck in traffic on Colorado Boulevard, and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a... 112
From one pumpkin to another! - From one pumpkin to another! A woman was asked by a coworker, 'What's it like to be a Christian?' The coworker replied, 'It's like being a pumpkin.' 'God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts off t... 215
  Games for When We Are Older - Games for When We Are Older. Sag, You're It. Hide and Go Pee. 20 Questions Shouted into Your Good Ear. Kick the Bucket. Red Rover, Red Rover, the Nurse Says Bend Over. Musical Recliners. Simon Says Something Incoherent. Pin the Toupee on the Bald Guy... 120
Garmin nuvi 265WT - The Best - I love computers and other techie toys, but I've always thought car GPS systems were kinda silly. Every home and business has an address, and for the most part, they're logically labeled. How could anyone need a GPS, I thought? Well, my wife is from ... 235
  George Carlin's Solution to Save Gasoline 14
  A German's Point of View on Islam - by Dr. Emanuel Tanay, Psychiatrist. A man whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward f... 96
Get a Brain! - A man holds a sign that reads...well, you just gotta see it.... 308
  Get Instant MLS Data with Sikku...FREE! - I have a cool new service that, through text messaging, allows you to instantly get the real estate Multiple Listing Service (MLS) list price, size, and basic description of any home you happen to see for sale in the Las Vegas area. It's called Sikk... 323
Get Rich Quick... - Get Rich Quick...Count Your Blessings!... 206
Go with the Flow - Did you ever wonder how all the fish swimming in a school are able to turn in the same direction at the same time? There have been countless theories, but the answer is laughably simple. So how do all the fish manage to turn in the same direction sim... 294
  God - Let me tell you, make sure you read all the way to the bottom. I almost deleted this email, but I was blessed when I got to the end. God, when I received this e-mail, I thought I don't have time for this. And this is really inappropriate during wor... 83
  Gonorrhea Lectim - Gonorrhea Lectim. The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this old disease. The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim (pronounced "gonna re-elect 'em"). The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk... 107
Good News and Bad News - The Good News: FoxNews.com reports that Dallas police file charges against three of its own officers and fire one after dashboard cams record the beating of a suspect following a pursuit. The Bad News: The officers will probably come work for Las Ve... 192
  Government Inspector - So this Department of Water Resources representative stops at a Texas ranch and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation." The old rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over t... 82
  Government Shares Blame with BP for Oil Spill - The federal government and BP share the blame for the large oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. When the CEO of BP appeared at a Congressional hearing yesterday, Republicans and Democrats predictably engaged in finger-pointing and blame-ducking, trying ... 140
Governmental Irony - The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever. Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to 'please do not feed the animals'... 307
  The Greatest? Really? - The Greatest? Really? The United States of America is the greatest country in the world! Or is it? Personally, I think we have a lot of work to do before we reach the top. I also believe that one of the reasons so many people around the world want t... 30
Guide to Celebrities in Las Vegas - Guide to Celebrities in Las Vegas. Some of the biggest celebrities seen on the streets of Las Vegas this year (2010): Elvis, Michael Jackson, Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Sparrow, Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, SpongeBob SquarePants, Buz... 156
Have you ever wondered what idiots look like? 61
  He That Knows/Doesn't Know - He that doesn't know and doesn't know that he doesn't know is a fool, shun him. He that doesn't know but knows that he doesn't know is simple, teach him. He that knows but doesn't know that he knows is asleep, wake him. He that knows and knows that h... 4
  Health Scare or Hell Care - As most Americans already know, the passage of the health care bill was a bad decision. The argument that every American should have access to health care is an illogical argument. The truth is that all Americans already have access to health care.... 101
  The Hierarchy of Pilots 25
  High Unemployment on Labor Day - It's hard to celebrate Labor Day when unemployment is 9.6 percent. Government interference is the single biggest cause of unemployment. Minimum wage laws, OSHA, ADA, etc., etc., make it difficult both to hire and to fire workers. (And when it's diffi... 177
Hope 'n Change - Obama just ordered our rescue forces in Haiti to take down their American flags, so no one will be offended. Who's offended by the American flag?! Obama. Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the United States rushed in to help - with money... 105
How Do You Solve a "Disgusting Mess"? - How do you solve a "disgusting mess"? With a disgusting solution, of course! After a city official described its urine-soaked streets as a "disgusting mess," open-air urinals are being introduced into the downtown area of Sydney, Australia, to discou... 264
How Many Blessings...? - Blessings, I think, are like air. We're able to breath air every moment of every day, but we don't consciously think about each breath we take, nor do we consciously think about each blessing we receive. So when I recognize a blessing, I think of t... 213
How Many Squares - How many squares can you find?... 322
  How Vegas Security Drives Surveillance Tech Everywhere 27
I Believe in Father Christmas - 'Hallelujah! Noel! Be it heaven or hell, the Christmas we get we deserve.' This is one of my favorite 'Christmas songs', but it's very rarely played because of it's negative elements. It's a great message, if only you would listen and think about... 226
I Could Scream! - I try not to criticize others unless I'm confident I could do a significantly better job. But what idiot thinks it's a good idea to borrow money in order to pay debts?! Obama is one. Yes there are countless others, but I needn't try to name them all... 279
  I Just HATE Drawing Welfare! - A guy walks into the local welfare office, marches straight up to the counter and says, 'Hi...You know, I just HATE drawing welfare. I'd really rather have a job.' The social worker behind the counter says, 'Your timing is excellent. We just got a ... 57
I Want More: The Difference - Republican: I want more. I'm willing to work harder. I would ask that the government interfere only to the extent that it benefits me. Democrat: I want more. I'm willing to ask everyone else to work harder and contribute more. I would ask that the go... 250
If Only There Were Spell Check and Proofreaders 330
If You Cross the Border Illegally... - If you cross the North Korean border illegally, you get 12 years hard labor. If you cross the Iranian border illegally, you are detained indefinitely. If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot. If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illeg... 281
If You Want to Play with Fire, You'll Probably Get Burned (Even in Water) - If You Want to Play with Fire, You'll Probably Get Burned (Even in Water). I believe Brancheau's death is yet another example of how those who claim to love animals so much lose their lives because they fail to respect the animals, particularly wild... 88
  If You're Like Me... - If you're like me ...you will be betrayed by your own brother because his friend is more important to him than you are. ...you will be forced to take a fifth-grade social studies test twice because, the teacher says, you finished it too fast. (You w... 175
  I'm voting Democrat because... - I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would. I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it. I'm voting Democrat because when we pull o... 93
In Defense of Rush - I generally can't bring myself to call any woman a slut. I won't say that about Sandra Fluke or the women she represents, if any. But in defense of Rush Limbaugh, who recently referred to Fluke as a slut and prostitute, I have to consider the facts.... 310
  Interesting Animal Facts (Astound Your Friends) 176
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Iowa's "Ag-Gag" - According to foodsafetynews.com, Iowa's House File 589 'gives Iowa's county sheriffs a long list of possible violations to charge once it is disclosed that any filming or recording was done without the permission of [an] animal facility owner.' The b... 312
  It is important for men to remember that as women grow olderÂ… 10
I-Team: Strange Circumstances Surround Park Disappearances - The summer travel season is nearly here which means millions of people will be heading for national parks and national forests. As it turns out, a few of them won't be coming back. Each year, hundreds of people are reported missing in national parks ... 318
  It's a New World - In a debate, each opponent arms himself with words. Coming to the debate without words will not help you win. When our society is being attacked with guns, coming without guns will not help you win. We must either arm ourselves with guns, or be prepa... 336
Jad & Den Quintet Doing ELP's Trilogy - Okay, I'm not too hip on jazz. I burned out on it as a music major in college (jazz musicians are sooooo much better than I am!). But knowing Emerson, Lake and Palmer's music as well as I do, and the title track from their Trilogy album, I can appr... 222
  Jails and Nursing Homes - Here's the way it should be: Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes. This would correct two things in one motion: Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dent... 180
Jesus in the Sand - Images of Jesus carved into a pile of sand in Ocean City, Maryland.... 51
  Jesus Loves Me (for seniors) - Jesus loves me, this I know, Though my hair is white as snow Though my sight is growing dim, Still He bids me trust in Him. Though my steps are oh, so slow, With my hand in His I'll go On through life, let come what may, He'll be there to lead the wa... 62
  Joe Legal vs. Jose Illegal - You have two families: "Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have two parents, two children, and live in California. Joe Legal works in construction, has a Social Security number and makes $25.00 per hour with taxes deducted. Jose Illegal als... 104
Kina Grannis - I Love a Good Cover - I love a good cover, and this is one of the best I've ever heard. 'Oops!...I Did It Again', written by Max Martin and Rami, was poorly sung by Britney Spears who is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a real singer. But because it was such a goo... 300
Kiva - I was introduced to kiva by the senior pastor of my church. Had he not taken the risk himself to test it, I probably would never have considered participating. But I'm glad I did! I'm hoping that by letting my friends know the enormous benefits a... 212
Kulula Airlines - .... 208
  Labour Pain Transfer Device 21
LAPD - A Department of Heroes - For decades, I've believed that the Los Angeles Police Department was the finest in the world. When I read this FoxNews.com story, I had to drop everything and write this opinion. I've argued for decades that governments in American are generally opp... 316
Laus Deo! - Laus Deo! Praise be to God! ... 58
Lawrence Beamen - During his 2009 tour with the top America's Got Talent finishers (he was among the top ten!), Lawrence was dining at a Las Vegas restaurant. His waitress was Ellen Burrows, a member of the Mountain View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Las Vegas. As... 151
  Laws We Need, and Laws We Don't Need - America is in its decline, and there is one simple, primary reason for this: we are over-legislated. We have more laws in America than any other country in history. We are the least free country in history. And yet, Americans continue to vote for the... 288
  Leave Lohan Alone - July 6, 2010 - Lindsey Lohan has been sentenced to 90 days in jail (story). This is what our government does to fight crime. A criminal is the person who takes a gun, sticks it in your face, and says "Give me your money." Lindsey Lohan is not a crim... 149
  A Letter - Where did the money come from for Obama? "Beware of the enemy from within"!!! Barry Barrack Barack Obama Muhammad Hasan Chandoo Wahid Hamid Antoin "Tony" Rezko Syria David Mendell Rita Nadhmi Auchi Iraq Valerie Jarrett Michele Michelle Iran Robert Ma... 116
  Letter from the CEO - Dear Employees: As the CEO of this organization, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barack Obama is our president and that our taxes and government fees will increase in a BIG way. To compensate for these increases, our prices would have to inc... 276
  Letter to Mr. Rand, Executive Director of AARP - I find this very interesting reading, so let's keep it going if you agree. It only takes a few days on the Internet and this will have reached 75% of the public in the U.S.A. Seniors need to stand up for what is right, not what the politicians wa... 109
  Love Your Enemies - 43 'You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and ... 332
Lucky Defined in Images - This single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on U.S. Highway 100 just outside Flagstaff, Arizona (USA). The pick-up truck was traveling about 75 mph when it crashed through the guardrail. In the picture above, you can see where the truck broke thr... 111
Lunch on the Skyscraper - Lunch on the Skyscraper: A PowerPoint Slideshow Presentation... 89
  Magicians 23
Make Me the Kind of Man... - One night a father overheard his son pray: 'Dear God, Make me the kind of man my daddy is.' Later that night, the father prayed: 'Dear God... 269
Make the Best of Your Holidays! - What's this? Two lumps of coal?!... 228
Male/Female Procedures at the Bank's Drive-Through ATMs - A new sign in the bank lobby reads: Please note that this bank is installing new drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures out... 262
Man 'o War - Man o' War is considered the greatest Thoroughbred racehorse of all time, winning one race by more than 100 lengths! He lost only one race in his two-year career (1919-1920). In the early 1900s, there were no starting gates. Jockeys would circle ar... 97
The Man Rules - We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Finally, the guys' side of the story. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note: these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE! 1. Men are NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to wo... 95
Marzipan Babies - These babies are made of cake frosting, but who could take a bite? Made with marzipan, they are really unbelievable! Every detail is amazing, and they look very real. Marzipan is almond paste: a sweet paste made of ground almonds and sugar, often wit... 76
  Media - People Worth Listening To 34
Memorex: What Would Possess You? - Dear Memorex: What on earth would possess you to paint the surface of a blank CD black?! Maybe you weren't aware: We use Sharpies to label our CDs. Sharpies are black. Black ink on a black surface doesn't work. Memorex is celebrating its 50th anni... 251
Michael Bublé - The business where I work often plays music related to promotional events. For example, to promote the art of the late Steve Kaufman, we would play music by Frank Sinatra and The Beatles, common subjects in Kaufman's art. So recently, the staff decid... 290
  Motion Induced Blindness - This is an interesting link to a demonstration on how objects we see can become invisible to us (like how an inattentive car driver might not see a motorcyclist). The Motorcycle Safety Foundation calls it 'motion induced blindness'. According to Prof... 302
Mount Everest - The Highest Mountain on Earth - In March 1856, Mount Everest was officially declared the highest mountain on earth. Before then, what was the highest mountain? (Read on for the answer.) According to Wikipedia, Mount Everest, then known as "Peak XV", "was calculated to be exactly 2... 241
  Musicians 24
My Brief Meeting with Michael Jackson 39
My Compliments to the Chef! - For lunch today, I was eating a can of Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs. Okay, I wasn't really eating the can, I was eating the contents of the can. Anyway, as I'm eating, it occurred to me that this particular bowl was exactly like every othe... 194
My Contract With God - MY CONTRACT WITH GOD. I Will Trust You with ALL My Heart. 'I will TRUST in the Lord with ALL my heart and lean not my own understanding.' Proverbs 3:5-6 'Blessed is the person who makes the Lord their TRUST.' Psalm 40:4 'Those who TRUST in the Lord... 209
My Favorite Philosophy - My Favorite Philosophy: A PowerPoint Slideshow Presentation... 45
Nevada / Rich in Art - 'Nevada - Rich in Art'...but designed by a fifth grader? I don't mean to get all uppity, but if the state's rich in art, why didn't we use that instead of a child's crayon drawing? According to the VSA arts of Nevada, 'This is the only special plate ... 255
  Never Choke in a Kentucky Restaurant - Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation. Suddenly at a nearby table, a woman who is eating a sandwich begins to cough. And, after a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is... 84
  Never Leave Home Without Him - Whether you're taking the dog out for a walk or leaving for vacation, never leave home without MIKE. M is for Money - cash, debit cards, credit cards, or checkbook - whatever you use to pay for things when you unexpectedly need them. I is for identif... 236
New Report on Climate Change - Arctic Ocean Getting Warm; Seals Vanish and Icebergs Melt - The Arctic ocean is warming up, icebergs are growing scarcer and in some places the seals are finding the water too hot, according to a report to the Commerce Department yesterday from Consu... 238
  News - U.S. World Finance Financial business News Headlines from CNN, MSNBC, Reuters, Yahoo!, and Time.... 320
Next Time, I'll Take the Pictures... - Next time, I'll take the pictures...and YOU can let the bear out!!!... 114
  Nine Words Women Use - Nine Words Women Use. "Fine": This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. "Five Minutes": If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been gi... 113
No Time - I knelt to pray, but not for long, I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work For bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, And jumped up off my knees. My Christian duty was now done; My soul could rest at ease. All day... 218
  North Dakota News - Weather Bulletin 47
Not Good - Not Good is a series of humorous images of people captured in just the right - or should we say wrong - moment.... 43
Numbers. No matter how skilled and talented you are... - Numbers. No matter how skilled and talented you are, you are still outnumbered by the mediocre.... 195
  Obama at the Pearly Gates - Obama dies and finds himself before the Pearly Gates. He is very excited; all his life he's had a secret wish and longed to meet the Prophet Mohammed. Having arrived at the Gates of Heaven, Barack meets a man with a beard. "Are you Mohammed?" he as... 102
  The Obama Presidency by Charlie Daniels - After being in the music business for 52 years, it's just about all I know; anything at all about  and in keeping with my admittedly narrow knowledge  I would like to draw an analogy concerning the Obama administration, viewing things from my vanta... 157
  Obama's Foreign Policy - From The London Daily Telegraph On Foreign Relations "Let me be clear: I'm not normally in favour of boycotts, and I love the American people. I holiday in their country regularly, and hate the tedious snobby sneers against the United States. But the... 139
  Okay, You're Free To Go! - Okay, You're Free To Go! One day in the future, O.J. Simpson has a heart attack and dies. He immediately goes to hell, where the devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do here," says the devil. "You are on my list, but I have no room for y... 126
  On the Same Page - A few years ago, I was studying anthropology. One of my lessons referred to a time span of 15 million years. I began thinking about how long ago that was, but found it difficult to comprehend. I noticed that the set of encyclopedia on my bookhelf w... 252
  Once Bitten, Twice Shy... - Once Bitten, Twice Shy... When Roadkill Arrives in the Afterlife. Move towards the light! Hey, no way! That's how I got into this mess in the first place! Deer... 166
One of Those Days - You ever have one of those days? This television news reporter tries to show just how easy it can be for a burglar to break into a car and steal valuables.... 328
One Unusual, Easy-to-Remember Name - We've probably all come across unusual, hard-to-remember names in our lives, but there's one unusual, easy-to-remember name I'll never forget. John Mauceri, principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra from 1991 to 2006, often advised his audi... 243
  One-Wish Genie 22
Only a Democrat... - According to this FoxNews.com story, Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is suing [the U.S.] House [of Representatives] cafeteria service providers for $150,000 for allegedly selling him a sandwich wrap with a stray olive pit in it, claiming the pit caused 'se... 244
  Optimist/Pessimist - An optimist is someone who tries to find reasons to support a bad decision. A pessimist is someone who tries to find reasons to oppose a good decision. In politics, both are part of the problem.... 283
  Origin of Right and Left - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. - Ecclesiastes 10:2... 248
  The Other Side - A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, 'Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.' Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know.' 'You don't know? You, a Christian man, do... 2
Painted Cats 28
Paper Sculptures of Native American Scenes - Paper Sculptures of Native American Scenes by Allen and Patty Eckman. These stunningly detailed sculptures may only be made from paper, but they are being snapped up by art fans for tens of thousands of dollars. The intricate creations depict Native... 187
Pardon - You pardon me, I'll pardon you.... 217
  Pass the word - it's possible to choke on food 66
  Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle: And the Winner Is... - By January 11, 2012, there had been six pedestrians killed in Las Vegas. One needless death every two days. All six could have been prevented if the pedestrians, the public, and our legislators reversed their thinking. Most people believe the pedes... 297
Pencils - A pencil maker told the pencil five important lessons just before putting it in the box: 1. Everything you do will always leave a mark. 2. You can always correct the mistakes you make. 3. What is important is what is inside of you. 4. In life, you ... 185
Photographs from Russia - Interesting photographs from Russia.... 54
Picasso - This video shows faces of Pablo Picasso subjects being morphed from one to the next (includes cool cello music, too!).... 301
Piece of Cake - Piece of Cake: A PowerPoint Slideshow Presentation... 44
  Pigford vs Glickman - Pigford vs Glickman. This came in this morning in response to the WSJ article published on Obama dividing America on race. There is no need to make any other comment other than pass along this mind boggling information...all comments that follow are... 165
Playground, 1967 / Playground, 2011 - Playground, 1967 and Playground, 2011 from Randy Bish of the Pittsburg Tribune-Review.... 303
  Political Axioms - 'If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.' - Mark Twain; 'Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress...but then I repeat myself.'- Mark Twain; 'I contend that fo... 7
Politician's Lunch - The Politician's Lunch is a... 268
  Ponderisms - Ponderisms. I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. Garden Rule: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the g... 124
Pope on a Joyride - After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo (and he doesn't travel light), the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb. 'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver. 'Would you please take your seat so we can leave... 314
  Porter Stansberry Predictions 240
  Portfolio 317
Pravda: America is Under Attack - 'America is under attack' is an eye opening opinion published by New Zealand's Jim Jones in the online version of Russia's Pravda. What's interesting about it is that it appears on Pravda and not on CNN or Fox News.... 345
Privacy in the Restroom? Not at the Showcase Mall Food Court! - Men, women, boys, and girls using the same restroom at the same time? In another country, I might expect it. But not in America. Not even in Las Vegas. This is apparently not only common at the Showcase Mall Food Court at 3785 Las Vegas Boulevard S... 274
The prize doesn't always go to the most deserving. - There recently was a death of a 98 year-old Catholic lady named Irena, who lived in Poland. During World War II, Irena got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist. She had an "ulterior motive" Being German, she KNEW... 90
Psalm 118 - The Center - Psalm 118 - The Center of the Bible... 40
  Puns In-ten-ded - I'm blaming this page on my friend, Bob, who sent these to me. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'I'll serve you... 289
Quantitative Easing Explained - Quantitative Easing Explained ... 223
Radiation Network - After the March 11, 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan, the resulting Pacific tsunami, and the battles to contain and regain control of several nuclear reactors, the threat of radioactive contamination in the U.S. became real. My concern was tha... 260
Rather than Counting Sheep... - 'Rather than counting sheep the next time you have trouble sleeping, try...' Randy R. Reed... 311
  A Real Tragedy - The Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, while visiting a primary school class, found themselves in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked both men if they would like to lead the discussion of the word "... 63
  Realization About My Dog - My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day. She has her food prepared for her. She can eat whenever she wants, 24/7/365. Her meals are provided at no cost to her. She visits the doctor once a year for her checkup and again during the year if any medical ... 9
  Recall Notice - RECALL NOTICE. The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype unit... 153
  Recommended Books - Recommended books. Books I recommend.... 118
  Recommended Nevada Real Estate-Related Statutes (NAC and NRS) 321
Rednecks 64
Review: KGB (Kerry's Gourmet Burgers) - There are two things I've found myself continuously seeking wherever I go: a good hamburger and a good hotdog. These are among my favorite foods. After passing Harrah's a gazillion times, and seeing a poster promoting KGB - Kerry's Gourmet Burger - I... 272
Review: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "Fully Charged" - I had only been to a circus once - as a young boy. We had front row seats. But strangely, the only thing I remember was a clown who came up to me with a measuring tape and started measuring my head and torso. You would think 'the greatest show on ... 270
Review: Sanyo DP19640 Television - The last television I bought was a CRT - cathode ray tube - the big, bulky TV of the past. And mine had a VHS VCR built into it. It was that long ago that I stopped watching TV. But I finally broke down and bought a new HDTV. Of course, I wanted a... 257
  Rick was in Trouble - Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 10 seconds, AND IT HAD BETTER BE THERE!!" The next morning... 69
  Riddle: 88 Two Days Ago; 91 Next Year - A man claims he was 88 years old two days ago, and yet he also tells you that he will turn 91 next year. How can this be?... 144
  Riddle: Four cars... - Four cars, each coming from a different direction, simultaneously approach the same intersection with four-way stop signs. After stopping, the drivers all accelerate at the same time, however, there are no accidents. How is this possible?... 138
  Satan: Aren't you afraid of me? - A few minutes before the church services started, the congregation were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ran screaming from the church and soon it was empty except for one old man who ... 131
  Scanners: No Place to Hide - As the surveillance state expands around us, entangling us in a web from which there is no escape, what we used to call 'privacy' is fast becoming a thing of the past. In fact, the very latest governmental assaults on our privacy rights take the form... 181
Searchers of the Sanctuary - Interim Senior Pastor Brett Hadley of Mountain View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Las Vegas put this trailer together and I thought it was cool enough to put here. It's to help promote a new sermon series at Mountain View Church. I believe the se... 256
Seasons of Life - Seasons of Life: A PowerPoint Slideshow Presentation.... 42
  Senator John McCain's Endorsement of 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney - Senator John McCain's endorsement of 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney reminds me this quote: 'If intelligence combats you, it is salutary; the disaster is when...... 292
  Serene Japanese Computer Messages 77
Seventh-day Adventist Rules: My Perspective - Seventh-day Adventist Rules: My Perspective. Today, I was reading on the Web some questions people had about Seventh-day Adventist 'rules'. Some of the answers, I thought, were ridiculous. One person wrote that Adventists can't celebrate a child's ... 196
Sign of the Times in the Wild, Wild West - Sign of the Times in the Wild, Wild West. Police. This department has worked 3 days since our last officer-involved shooting. The best previous record was 4 days. Wanted.... 169
  Signs of Menopause - Signs of Menopause. You sell your home heating system at a yard sale. You have to write post-it notes with your kids' names on them. You change your underwear after a sneeze.... 121
Signs to Make You Smile - Signs to make you smile.... 91
Simon's Cat - "Let Me In" - Simon's Cat - 'Let Me In'... 291
  Simple Key to Weight Loss - You may have seen this before. It's no secret. But I only know of one weight-loss expert (I'll call her Susan) that emphasizes this formula: fat grams x 9 ÷ total calories x 100 = percentage of fat. For example, I just ate a sandwich with mayonnais... 136
Simple, Effective Solution to Government (Over-)Spending - Here's a simple, effective solution to big government: Implement an 'asset allocation' option when we pay our taxes. Let the taxpayers decide where their tax dollars go each year. If we (Americans) want to spend more on one government department and... 282
Six Ways Las Vegas Security Tech Has Entered Daily Life 31
Size DOES Matter - Size DOES Matter. Now, THIS is fascinating - it's rather dazzling to see it presented this way. I certainly thought this was enlightening. Beyond our sun, it's a big universe! Antares is the 15th brightest star in the sky. It is more than 1,000 li... 80
Snake Pit - Shot in Palo Duro Canyon (just south of Amarillo, Texas). I hope I never stumble across this. This must be what they are talking about when they say rattlesnake hole or snake pit.... 106
  Socialism is a Philosophy of Failure - 'Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery...' - Winston Churchill... 277
Socialism: The Story of the Little Red Hen - There once was a little red hen. This hen was hard working and industrious, always busy. She had seven little chicks to feed. She lived on a farm with a lazy cat, a sleepy dog, and a big fat pig. One day the hen found some wheat grains on the grou... 142
Sorry Excuse for a President - 'We're sorry that Korans were burned. There's no excuse for such a thing to occur. And as president of the U.S., I'm appalled.' reads the cartoon from Randy Bish of the Pittsburg Tribune-Review.... 304
Southwest Missile - Somewhere over California's Mojave Desert on a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento, I saw a dark gray cylindrically-shaped object on the horizon ahead. I started videotaping it and within about 35 seconds it passed by the Southwest jet I was trave... 49
  A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give - A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give (and every parent should read to their school age children) by Dennis Prager (Archive) Tuesday, July 13, 2010. If every school principal gave this speech at the beginning of the next school ye... 152
Speed - The [Awesome] Ride - Finally, after all these years, I had the opportunity to experience Speed - The Ride...and what an awesome ride it was! Speed - The Ride is the roller coaster at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. This roller coaster is like no other. You're seated; yo... 132
Speed Kills 329
Sprint vs. Cox - The Worst - A few years ago Sprint beat out the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the worst customer service in Las Vegas, according to a survey of the readers of the Las Vegas Journal-Review. That's quite... 263
The Starfish Story: You Can Make a Difference - While walking along a beach, an elderly gentleman saw someone in the distance leaning down, picking something up, and throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish one by one and... 155
  Starmasters Toastmasters - Las Vegas, Nevada - Starmasters Toastmasters is a club devoted to improving public speaking, listening, thinking, and leadership skills within a friendly social atmosphere, using the world-famous Toastmasters International method. The Toastmasters International mission ... 150
Stay Out of My Uterus... - Stay out of my uterus, government!! ...that is, right after... ... 305
The Stimulus at Work - Some have said that the stimulus hasn't saved any jobs, but here is a case where at least one job was saved. Take for instance Oregon State University Athletic Director Bob DeCarolis. Now Mr. DeCarolis was considering firing their basketball coach, C... 174
  A Story About Four People Named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody - A Story About Four People Named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry, because it was Everybody... 128
  Stuff It! - FoxNews.com reports that 'President Obama and [Senate Majority Leader] Harry Reid are willing to shut down Yucca [Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada] and make South Carolina a permanent dumping ground... That's wrong,' Haley said in a statem... 190
  Supreme Court Confusion - Since the Supreme Court has chosen to review the issue of 'same-sex marriage', the justices are obviously confused with the issue. I feel it's my moral obligation to sum it up for them by defining these to often-confused and misused terms: Gay Marri... 333
Surrender - I pray when I need a friend, When I'm at my wit's end, And the world seems cold and bleak. I pray when I feel thankful and blessed, When my life's a success, And I find all the happiness I seek. So no matter my mood Or my ever changing attitude, The ... 219
  Talking Dog For Sale - A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads 'Talking Dog for Sale.' Intrigued, he walks in. 'So what have you done with your life?' he asks the dog. 'I've led a very full life,' says the dog. 'I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then... 198
The Tax System Explained in Lunch - Suppose that every day, ten men go out for lunch and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing; The fifth would pay $1; Th... 234
Tea Party! Run Away! 204
Ted Nugent: Don't Tread On Me - The Second Amendment is so obvious to me, it's insane that there's an argument. Let's pretend there is no document. Let's pretend brave families didn't leave the tyrants and the slave drivers of Europe so that they could practice the religion of thei... 340
  The Ten Commandments 1
Texas Judge Tonya Parker's Selfish Application of Law - 'Texas Judge Tonya Parker cannot legally marry a woman in her state, so she refuses to perform any marriage ceremonies until there is equality,' according to this February 24, 2012 ABC News/Good Morning America story. 'I don't perform marriage ceremo... 299
  Thanks Much - Nearly everyone I have had contact with, heard about, or read about in my life has had some effect on who I am today, and who I will become tomorrow. But some stand out above all others. I thank everyone, even my enemies who only made me stronger, ... 189
The Ten Cannots - You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot help the ... 78
  Things That Bug Me - This page is dedicated to those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I'm not one of them. I was diagnosed with CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order the way they're supposed to be. (Okay, I stole that joke but, sorry, I d... 287
This Hug's for You - This Hug's for You. Photograph of a young cat hugging another cat, perhaps its mother or father.... 193
  Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom... - Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.  Thomas Paine, The Crisis, September 12, 1777 ... 161
  Thoughts for the Weekend - Thoughts for the Weekend: Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctr Alt Delete' and start all over? If raising children was going to be easy, it never would have started with something called labor! Brain cells ... 123
Three Things You Didn't Know About Islam - Three Things You Didn't Know About Islam. Below is text from an email I received in September 2010. The author is not identified, but the information in the video seems to be fully documented. A group calling themselves 'White Roses' created a video ... 188
  Three Tough Mice - Three mice are sitting at a bar in a pretty rough neighborhood late at night, trying to impress each other about how tough they are. The first mouse pounds down a shot of scotch, slams the empty glass onto the bar, turns to the second mouse and says,... 148
Three Young Tenors - I know very little about this video. The link and credits were emailed to me by a friend, and I think it's good enough to share. This is Gianluca Ginoble, 14; Piero Barone, 15; and Ignazio Boschetto, 14, apparently on an Italian television show.... 229
Tips for Singing The Star-Spangled Banner - Over the past few decades, it seems like more often than not, soloists - from police officers to professional singers - who attempt to sing our national anthem get more publicity for their failures rather than for their excellence. The most blatant ... 298
Tips for Taking a Taxi in Las Vegas - If you're going to visit Las Vegas, you'll probably need to take a taxi at some point. But you gotta watch these taxi drivers. Most of them are from parts of the world where dishonesty is a normal part of the culture. Here are my rules for taxi trans... 254
  To my friends, co-workers, and acquaintences - no description... 167
A Total Waste of Time Worth Watching - If there was ever a 'total waste of time' worth watching, this is it. In discussing the fiscal negotiations between Republicans and Democrats, Neil Cavuto desperately tries to get Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) of Texas to answer one simple... 338
Toys 'R' No Longer Us - Dear Friend, What's stinkier than day-old-dirty dishes left over from Thanksgiving? A corporation that doesn't live up to its public promises. In 2008, Toys 'R' Us publicly promised (even issuing a news release!) to reduce the use of toxic toys that... 230
Tribute to Buddy Rich - I grew up in a musical family. Both of my paretns were music teachers, so I was exposed to a variety of great music and musicians. But I was defiant by nature, so I had my favorites. But, looking back, I'm happy with my choices, even today. The f... 184
Tribute to Carl Palmer - Okay, after my Tribute to Buddy Rich, I was watching some videos on the Internet of Carl Palmer, drummer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Unfortunately, most of the videos are not good quality recordings, and they don't display Palmer's ability as well ... 191
Tribute to Dave Wallace, Jr. - 2012 was the toughest year of my life. For the first time in my life, I was laid off from my job. I had been with the company 12 years. Ouch. My mother passed away in May. Soon after, her brother passed away. Artist LeRoy Neiman, whom I considered a ... 335
  The Trouble with Quotes over the Internet... - The trouble with quotes over the Internet is that...... 265
  True Friends - A friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend would be sitting beside you. A friend will help you move. A true friend will help you move a body. A true friend will stab you in the front.... 278
  A True Story by Josh and Karen Zarandona - Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go rock climbing. Although she was very scared, she went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff. In spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took hold of the rope, and started up the face of that roc... 86
Two Antennas - Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love, and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but... 233
  Two Wolves - One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guil... 5
  Ugly Man 33
  Understanding Engineers - Take One 15
  Understanding Engineers - Take Two 16
  Understanding Engineers - Take Three 17
  Understanding Engineers - Take Four 18
  Understanding Engineers - Take Five 19
  Understanding Engineers - Take Six 20
  Unions: The End of the Gravy Train? - I believe strongly in individual freedom. I believe that's what made America great. If I start my own business and need help, I'll hire an assistant. I'll negotiate with that assistant and he/she and I will reach an agreement on wages and working c... 258
  The Urine Test - The Urine Test / Like a lot of folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test, with which I ... 72
Valentina Igoshina Performing Chopin's 'Fantasie Impromptu' - What defines an accomplished musician goes well beyond just playing the right notes at the right time. The very best musicians play with feeling that cannot be duplicated. They possess an ability to release the emotions hidden inside the music, and... 284
Very Innovative Solution - My team has created a very innovative solution, but we're still looking for a problem to go with it.... 158
Way To Go, Jonas! - Jonas Maxwell won in the Novice Division on double-mini. He also was second in trampoline. Members of the Trampoline & Tumbling Team from Ultimate Gymnastics in Gurnee continue their successful season, by adding yet more state titles to an ever-expan... 141
  Way To Go, Metro! - Report: Vegas cop apparently lied about drug bust. Thursday, August 26, 2010. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Las Vegas police detective cleared last week in the shooting death of an unarmed man is reportedly the target of an internal police investigation into... 168
We Need More People Like This - We need more people like this - former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee responding to the question 'Where was God?' during the December 14, 2012 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.... 337
We Wish... - Oh, wishing star, we wish for an end to racial strife and bigotry. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson.... 186
What can we do to promote world peace? - Question posed to Mother Teresa: What can we do to promote world peace? Answer: Go home and love your family. ... 135
  What's So Unusual About This Paragraph? - What's So Unusual About This Paragraph? How quickly can you find out what is unusual about this paragraph? It looks so ordinary that you would think that nothing was wrong with it at all, and in fact, nothing is. But it is unusual. Why? If you st... 173
When Dogs Attack - This is what might happen if you leave a large dog alone with a toddler or infant.... 55
  When God leads you to the edge of the cliff... - When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go. Only one of two things will happen: either He'll catch you when you fall, or He'll teach you how to fly! The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you... 85
  When I Say, "I Am a Christian" (Original) - When I say, 'I am a Christian,' I'm not shouting, 'I've been saved!' I'm whispering, 'I get lost! That's why I chose this way.' When I say, 'I am a Christian,' I don't speak with human pride; I'm confessing that I stumble - needing God to be my guide... 159
  When I Say, "I Am a Christian" (Revised) - When I say ... 'I am a Christian', I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin'.' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.' When I say ... 'I am a Christian', I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be ... 160
When You Are in Deep Trouble... - When you are in deep trouble, say nothing, and try to look inconspicuous. Sometimes it's better to keep quiet.... 205
Where the Muslims Are Not Happy - Where the Muslims are not happy: They're not happy in Gaza. They're not happy in Egypt. They're not happy in Libya. They're not happy in Morocco. They're not happy in Iran. They're not happy in Iraq. They're not happy in Yemen. They're not happy in A... 286
  Who are the Founding Fathers? - Who are the Founding Fathers? Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. ... 46
Who's the Greater Threat to Society? - This judge is an example of why America's judicial system is such a farce. 18-year-old Penelope Soto was charged with possession of Xanax. Having no criminal record, her bail was originally set at $5,000.00. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-C... 344
  Why I Don't Like Hotmail, Yahoo.com, and Gmail.com - Hotmail.com removes the underline in links. This means you cannot quickly identify links when you read your email. If you move your mouse cursor over a link, the underline appears. So to find all the links, you must move your mouse cursor over eve... 171
  Why I No Longer Watch Television - Why I No Longer Watch Television. The first television set I remember in my family was black and white. I was 12 before we had our first color set. The first television program I remember was Jesse James. It was canceled because he was the bad guy ... 172
Why Johnny Can't Read 99
Why Men Shouldn't Be Allowed to Take Telephone Messages - This is why men shouldn't be allowed to take telephone messages. 'Someone from the Gyna Colleges called. They said the Pabst beer is normal. I didn't even know you liked beer.'... 224
  Why Women Shouldn't Take Men Shopping - After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterd... 154
Wikileaks - Fortunately, if there's one person equipped to deal with this magnitude of betrayal, indiscretion, and embarrassment... 227
  The Window - Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.  His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all... 67
  The Winner; The Loser - The Winner is always a part of the answer; The Loser is always a part of the problem. The Winner always has a program; The Loser always has an excuse. The Winner says, 'Let me do it for you.'; The Loser says, 'That's not my job.' The Winner sees an a... 203
  Woman - For every strong woman tired of faking weakness, there is a weak man tired of faking strength. For every woman tired of faking 'foolishness', there is a man tired of having to act as a 'model of wisdom'. For each woman tired of being labeled as an 'e... 6
  Women are Angels - Women are angels and when someone breaks our wings...we simply continue to fly...... 253
Women as Explained by Engineers 87
Women in the Military (Antelope at the Waterhole) - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has introduced a tough new program to reduce sexual assault in the military, according to a U.S. Department of Defense press release today. 'The defense secretary said last year, nearly 3,200 cases of sexual assual... 296
Worried About Baby - Roanoke Times, Monday, September 20, 2004, Mellisa Williamson, 35, a Bullitt Avenue resident, worries about the effect on her unborn child from the sound of jackhammers. ... 59
Ya' Ever Felt Like This? - Ya' Ever Felt Like This? I meditate, I do yoga, I chant...and I still want to smack someone!... 143
'You Make Me Feel Brand New' by Simply Red - 'You Make Me Feel Brand New' by Simply Red. One August 2010 day, I was walking along the Strip in Las Vegas and heard some live music coming from the back of the Hawaiian Marketplace across from the new CityCenter. I recognized the singers - they pe... 170
  You Might Be Getting Old If... - You Might Be Getting Old If... Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face. You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go a long. Getting a little action means I don't need fiber today. Getting lucky means you... 122
  You Wanna Do What?! - You Wanna Do What?! Maine Commission Moves to Ban Gender Specific Bathrooms, Sports Teams in Schools. A lot of people seem to be confused about the underlying issue, so let me see if I can straighten this out for them. You cannot change your gender. ... 108
Zeituni Onyango, Obama's Aunt - Zeituni Onyango's arrogance and contempt for America is breathtaking. She came illegally, lived in public housing for years, collected welfare, even got $51,000 in disability. And still she is angry at America. This case is beyond depressing. And... 197

 

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