Native American Indian Boy to Manhood Ritual

Native American Indian Boy to Manhood Ritual...
(The legend of the Indian youth's rite of passage:)


His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone.

He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it.

He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience because each lad must come into manhood on his own.

The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm.

The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold.

It would be the only way he could become a man!

Finally, after a horrific night, the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.

It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.
He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.

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We, too, are never alone.

Even when we don't know it, our Heavenly Father is watching over us,
sitting on the stump beside us.

When trouble comes, all we have to do is reach out to Him.

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Moral of the Story:

Just because you can't see God, doesn't mean He is not there.

'For we walk by faith, not by sight.'
--- 2 Corinthians 5:7
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Dancing In The Rain

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Dancing In The Rain...

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.

He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him.

I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.
He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'

He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'

I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'

True love is neither physical, nor romantic.
True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.

"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain."

Comic Tidbits #1

MEMORY TEST...


This is NOT a pushover test.

There are 20 questions.
Average score is 12. (It will help if you are over 60!)

This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking!

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E. Fabian
F. Mickey Mantle
G. Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said,
'We have met the enemy and...
A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really me
F. We quit
G. He surrendered

4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good night Irene
D. Good night Gracie
E. See you later alligator
F. Until tomorrow
G. Good night Steve

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue
E. If you buy a soft water tank
F. When you use Lady Clairol
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was
Dobie's friend...
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo

7. Liar, liar...
A. You're a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C. Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher
F. On the wire
G. I'm telling Mom

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never
ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties
B. Lois Lane
C. TV ratings
D. World peace
E. Red tights
F. The American way
G. News headlines

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear
B. It's time to do your homework
C. It's Howdy Doody Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I'm scared
E . Oh my
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A. Over 40
B. Wearing no uniform
C. Carrying a briefcase
D. Over 30
E. You don't know
F. Who says, 'Trust me'
G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial
wearing women's stockings...
A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Stauback
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13. Brylcream...
A. Smear it on
B. You'll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D. Grease ball heaven
E. It's a dream
F. We're your team
G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...
A. In Blueberry muffins
B. With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D. Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. Too late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. Doris Day
D. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who..
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
D. Cause I'm the hero
E. And don't you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
B. Smile, you're on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we're watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you're a hit
G. Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
G. Come in colors

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Below are the right answers:
1. D - Wonder Bread
2. G - Cassius Clay
3. B - He Is Us
4. A - Good night, Chet
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
7. C - Pants On Fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
10. E - Oh My
11. D - Over 30
12. C - Joe Namath
13. G - A little dab'll do ya
14. G - On Blueberry Hill
15. B - Mary Martin
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand
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WHY I AM VOTING DEMOCRAT...

WHY I AM VOTING DEMOCRAT...

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 out
of Iraq I trust that the bad guys will stop what they're
doing because they now think we're good people.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that
people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday CAN
tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years
if I don't start driving a Prius.

I'm voting Democrat because I'm not
concerned about the slaughter of millions of babies so long
as we keep all death row inmates alive.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that
business should not be allowed to make profits for
themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away
to the government for redistribution as THEY see fit.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe three or
four pointy headed elitist liberals need to rewrite the
Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who
would NEVER get their agendas past the voters.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that
when the terrorists don't have to hide from us over
there, when they come over here I don't want to have any
guns in the house to fight them off with.

I'm voting Democrat because I love the fact
that I can now marry whatever I want. I've decided to
marry my horse.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil
companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene
but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15%
isn't.

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Makes ya wonder why anyone would ever vote
Republican, now doesn't it?

- A Little Rain In Our Lives

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A Little Rain In Our Lives
A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target.

She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence.

It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout.

We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Target. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.

I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in,

"Mom, let's run through the rain," she said.

"What?" Mom asked.

"Let's run through the rain!" She repeated.

"No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied.

This young child waited about another minute and repeated,

"Mom, let's run through the rain."

"We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said.

"No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.

"This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?"

"Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!'"

The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain.

We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes.

Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.

Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly.

Some might even ignore what was said.

But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life.

A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.

"Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If God let's us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said.

Then off they ran.

We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles.

They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case.

They got soaked.

But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars.

And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

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Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health.

But no one can ever take away your precious memories.

So, don't forget to make time and take opportunities to make memories everyday.

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

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They say it takes a minute to find a special person...

an hour to appreciate them...

a day to love them...

but then an entire life to forget them.

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Take the time to live!!!

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Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other -- and don't forget to run in the rain!

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"The purpose of Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body...

but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...

'Praise God, What A Ride!'"

- OLD COWBOY Goes Into A Bar...

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OLD COWBOY Goes Into A Bar...

An old cowboy sat down at the bar and ordered a drink.

As he sat sipping his drink, a young woman sat down next to him.

She turned to the cowboy and asked, "Are you a real cowboy?"

He replied, "Well, I've spent my whole life, breaking colts, working cows, going to rodeos, fixing fences, pulling calves, bailing hay, doctoring calves, cleaning my barn, fixing flats, working on tractors, and feeding my dogs, so I guess I am a cowboy."

She said, "I'm a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about women. When I shower, I think about women. When I watch TV, I think about women. I even think about women when I eat. It seems that everything makes me think of women."

The two sat sipping in silence.

A little while later, a man sat down on the other side of the old cowboy and asked, "Are you a real cowboy?"

He replied, "I always thought I was, but I just found out I'm a lesbian."

- What goes around comes around.

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What goes around comes around.


His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer.
One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog.
He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.
There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself.
Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings.
An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. 'I want to repay you,' said the nobleman.
'You saved my son's life.'
'No, I can't accept payment for what I did,' the Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer.

At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel.
'Is that your son?' the nobleman asked.
'Yes,' the farmer replied proudly.

'I'll make you a deal.
Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy.
If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.'

And that he did.

Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin.
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Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia.

What saved his life this time?
Penicillin.

The name of the nobleman?
Lord Randolph Churchill.

His son's name?
Sir Winston Churchill.
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Someone famous once said: What goes around comes around.

- Live like its Heaven on Earth.

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Live... Love... and Laugh !!!

Work like you don't need the money.

Love like you've never been hurt.

Dance like nobody's watching.

Sing like nobody's listening.

Live like its Heaven on Earth.

- AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH

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AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH:

May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;

May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;

May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

- "DOGS Welcome"

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"Dogs Welcome"

A man wrote a letter to a small hotel in a Midwest town he planned to visit on his vacation.

He wrote:

"I would very much like to bring my dog with me.

He is well-groomed and very well-behaved.

Would you be willing to permit me to keep him in my room with me at night?"

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An immediate reply came from the hotel owner, who wrote:

"I've been operating this hotel for many years.

In all that time, I've never had a dog steal towels, bedclothes, silverware or pictures off the walls.

I've never had to evict a dog in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly.

And I've never had a dog run out on a hotel bill.

Yes, in deed, your dog is welcome at my hotel.

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And... if your dog will vouch for you... you're welcome to stay here, too."

- CLEVER ! Japanese Tow-Cycles !

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CLEVER ! Japanese Tow-Cycles !

Driving along...
Parked and getting ready...
Unfolding the tow trailer...
Then away he goes !!!

- LIMERICK (#5) - There Was A Young Lady From Spain...

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LIMERICK (#5) - There Was A Young Lady From Spain...

There Was A Young Lady From Spain
Who took down her pants on a train.
There was a young porter
Saw more than he orter,
And asked her to do it again.


---(circa 1939)---
---(From "LIMERICKS: The Paris Edition, complete & unexpurgated")

- WHAT THE...... ??? Dumb, Dumber, Dumbest !!!

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WHAT THE...... ??? Dumb, Dumber, Dumbest !!!

Dragging a ladder around in his car like this... Unbelievable...
AND...
he was TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE at the same time, TOO !!!
In Houston, Texas on Highway 59... near Sugarland !
Look out, he's coming through !

- One Sunday morning... !

One Sunday morning... !
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque.

It was covered with names with small American flags mounted on either side of it.

The seven year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly,
"Good morning Alex."

"Good morning Pastor," said Alex. "What is this" he asked ?

The pastor said, "Well, son, it's a memorial plaque to all the young men and women who died in the Service."

Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque.

Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear, he asked,
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"Which service... the 8:30 or the 10:45 ?"

- "I THINK YOU'RE THE FATHER OF ONE OF MY KIDS"

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"I THINK YOU'RE THE FATHER OF ONE OF MY KIDS"

A guy goes to the supermarket and notices an attractive woman waving at him.
She says, "Hello."

He's rather taken aback because he can't place where he knows her from.
So he says,
"Do you know me?"

To which she replies,
"I think you're the father of one of my kids."

Now his mind travels back to the only time he has ever been unfaithful to his wife and says,
"Are you the stripper from the bachelor party that I made love to on the pool table with all my buddies watching while your partner whipped my butt with wet celery ???"

She leans toward him, looks straight into his eyes and says calmly...
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"No... I'm your son's Kindergarten teacher !!!"

- AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (Set #3)

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AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (Set #3)

The Amazing Hand Painting Art of Italian born Guido Daniele; who now lives and works in Milan, Italy.

(The artist's enjoyable website is: http://www.guidodaniele.com/ )

Many Thanks to him for sharing his imagination, his insights and his artistry !

Simply Fantastic...
Utterly Fascinating...
Awesomely Clever !!!
SWAN
BALD EAGLE
BALD EAGLE IN FLIGHT
PUDDY TAT

- CELEBRITY TRUTHS... (Group #3)

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CELEBRITY TRUTHS... (Group #3)

- AMAZING "SUPERBOWL 42" ACTION PHOTOS...

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AMAZING "SUPERBOWL 42" PHOTOS...

Fullmonty Tumor hauls in a 38 yard prayer from Manning in the first half...

(AWESOME !)
Plexiglass Burress hauls in the game winning TD with under a minute to go...

(SPECTACULAR !!)

Bambi MacAfee signals for a left turn during the pregame show?

(PRICELESS... JUST PRICELESS !!!)

- IT'S ABOUT Time, NOKIA !

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IT'S ABOUT Time, NOKIA !


NOKIA has finally designed a "Special" Cell Phone for people who need to make a cell phone call while visiting...

- East Saint Louis, Illinois...
- parts of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas...
- Memphis, Tennessee...
- South Chicago, Illinois...
- South Dallas, Texas...
- Houston, Texas...
- L. A., California...
- Miami, Florida...
- Detroit, Michigan...
-Washington, D.C....
- parts of New York City, New York...
- San Diego, California...
- New Orleans, Louisiana...
...AND... parts of Atlanta, Georgia.
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THIS WILL DO THE TRICK !!!

- A "WELCOME" MAT ???

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This pretty much says it all, doesn't it !


A "WELCOME" MAT ???

- WHO WOULD Have Guessed It ??? (Group #1)

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WHO WOULD Have Guessed It ??? (Group #1)

*** Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear... massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

*** Kills fleas instantly... Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.

*** Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

*** Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.

*** Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

*** Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

*** Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

*** Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

*** Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product has never been advertised for this use.

- GUARD DOG FOR SALE

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A GREAT CRIME Prevention Tool...


"GUARD DOG FOR SALE: ...or free to a good home."

Answers to the name of "SWEETIE".

Excellent guard dog.

Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore...
...since there are no more thieves, murderers, rapists or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat.

Most of those bad guys knew him as 'HOLY SHIT' !!!

- JOKE OF THE YEAR... Clinton & Bush were at a Barbershop

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THIS JOKE HAS GOT TO BE NOMINATED FOR JOKE OF THE YEAR

G. W. Bush and Bill Clinton somehow ended up at the same barbershop.

As they sat there, each being worked on by a different barber, not a word was spoken.

The barbers were both afraid to start a conversation, for fear it would turn to politics.

As the barbers finished their shaves, the one who had Clinton in his chair reached for the after shave.

Clinton was quick to stop him saying, "No thanks, my wife Hillary will smell that and think I've been in a whorehouse."

The second barber turned to Bush and said, "How about you?"

Bush replied, "Go ahead, my wife doesn't know what the inside of a whorehouse smells like."

- As I've Matured... (Group #2)

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As I've Matured... (Group #2)


As I've Matured...

I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.

I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.

I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it

I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.

I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon... and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the ass are permanent.

- Texas Zero Tolerance Speed Camera

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Texas Zero Tolerance Speed Camera

WARNING !!! -
NOT just for Texans but anybody planning on a visit!!!!

With the Texas highway death toll continuing to increase,

this will be the first year that Zero Tolerance Speed Cameras will be used.

The new cameras look different from the normal cameras.

I have included a photo so that you are familiar with them.

Make sure you do not speed when approaching one.

Please take this warning seriously as you will not get... a second chance.

- AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (Set #2)

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AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (Set #2)

The Amazing Hand Painting Art of Italian born Guido Daniele; who now lives and works in Milan, Italy.

(The artist's enjoyable website is: http://www.guidodaniele.com/ )

Many Thanks to him for sharing his imagination, his insights and his artistry !

Simply Fantastic...
Utterly Fascinating...
Awesomely Clever...


TIGER
DALMATION
BIG OL' ELEPHANT
TOUCAN
GOOD OL' HUNTING DOG

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MORE To Come... So Keep Posted !!!

- Silicon Valley Slang

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Silicon Valley Slang...

--- WOMBAT: Stands for "Waste of Money, Brains and Time". Suitable for describing a person, product or project.

--- Code 18: An error made by the user. Refers to the 18 inches that separate a user's face from the computer display.

--- Lasagna Syndrome: Writing a piece of software with so many overlapping dialog boxes that it's nearly impossible to complete a task.

--- Nerd Bird: Any weekday direct airline flight between another US city and San Jose, California. These flights are typically overpopulated with engineers and technical types, so a good amount of job seeking and rumor-milling occurs during each run.

--- Waldo: A demo given with great showmanship for a product with little innovation or creativity.

--- Booth Bunny: The attractive women staffing the booths at tradeshows that do not work for the main company represented and have no technical knowledge whatsoever.

--- Triority: The three things your manager would have you do at once.

--- I/O Error: Error cause by an 'I'gnorant 'O'perator. A technical support term to label such operator in conversation. (originally defined the term Input/Output Error.)

--- Team Player: An engineer with no backbone who says "yes" to everything. Can also mean someone who gets in early and makes coffee for everyone else. The latter definition is definitely more desirable.

--- Meeting Engineer: A person who spends more time in meetings than doing actual work. Those who fall into this category usually have dated technical skills and tend to complain about how they never have time to get any work done since they're in meetings all the time.

--- Think Time: This is what operators make use of when they get an "idle event". This most normally occurs during a long compile or a slow network connection.

--- Sneakernet: When data is transferred between workstations by copying it to a floppy and walking it to the intended workstation instead of using the LAN.

- THOSE FUNNY European Restrooms !!!

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THOSE FUNNY European Restrooms !!!

So Comical... and Clever, too !!!
Shocking wall murals above the urinals... I wonder what is above each stool ?

Those Hilarious Europeans are at it again !

- AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (#1)

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AMAZING Guido Daniele Hand Art (Set #1)


The Amazing Hand Painting Art of Italian born Guido Daniele; who now lives and works in Milan, Italy.

(The artist's enjoyable website is: http://www.guidodaniele.com/ )

Many Thanks to him for sharing his imagination, his insights and his artistry !

Simply Fantastic...
Utterly Fascinating...
Awesomely Clever...


COUGAR
OLD ELEPHANT
CHEETAH
HAWK
ALLIGATOR

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MORE To Come... So Keep Posted !!!