My father, son and I just got back from a dive trip to Yap. I'll post some pictures in a bit.
Oh yea, I'll be in Vegas next week at a conference.
Monday, March 30, 2009
POTW - We're back
My father, son and I just got back from a dive trip to Yap. I'll post some pictures in a bit.
Oh yea, I'll be in Vegas next week at a conference.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Joe Jindal Versus the Volcano
ANCHORAGE (CAP) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who raised eyebrows when he criticized funding for "volcano monitoring" while delivering the rebuttal to President Barack Obama's address to the nation last month, was incinerated by lava this morning while touring the area surrounding Alaska's Mount Redoubt with Gov. Sarah Palin. Read the full story here
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sports Star Sighting
It's spring training time here in Fort Myers for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins. I was out to dinner tonight with my ex and he was happy to spot John Smoltz, newly signed pitcher for the Sox at our local sports bar. I didn't know who Smoltz was and instead was noticing the blonde next to him was showing quite a bit of cleavage. I laughed because my ex said he didn't even notice her...LOL
10 Ways to Stave Off Hospital Superbugs and Other Nasty Germs: Scientific American
My new boss is featured in this article:
10 Ways to Stave Off Hospital Superbugs and Other Nasty Germs: Scientific American
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Red State Perv's
In the spirit of comic relief, here's a funny story from the Nashville Scene. Turns out that conservatives lead the nation in online porn subscriptions. And from the looks of it Utah is #1.
How old am I?
Three elderly ladies were discussing the travails of getting old.
One said, "Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand in front of the refrigerator, and can't remember if I need to put it away or start making a sandwich."
The second lady chimed in, "Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs, and can't remember whether I was on my way up or on my way down."
The third lady responded, "Well, I'm certainly glad that I don't have that problem - knock on wood." She then rapped her knuckles on top of the table and said, "Oh, that must be the door. I'll go get it."
One said, "Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand in front of the refrigerator, and can't remember if I need to put it away or start making a sandwich."
The second lady chimed in, "Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs, and can't remember whether I was on my way up or on my way down."
The third lady responded, "Well, I'm certainly glad that I don't have that problem - knock on wood." She then rapped her knuckles on top of the table and said, "Oh, that must be the door. I'll go get it."
Reflection, Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
National Institutes of Health
The Nation's Medical Research Agency
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
For over a century, the National Institutes of Health has played an important role in improving the health of the nation. The NIH traces its roots to 1887 with the creation of the Laboratory of Hygiene at the Marine Hospital in Staten Island, NY.
The NIH is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With the headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH has more than 18,000 employees on the main campus and at satellite sites across the country.
With the support of the American people, the NIH annually invests over $28 billion in medical research. More than 83% of the NIH's funding is awarded through almost 50,000 competitive grants to more than 325,000 researchers at over 3,000 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions in every state and around the world. About 10% of the NIH's budget supports projects conducted by nearly 6,000 scientists in its own laboratories, most of which are on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
For over a century, the National Institutes of Health has played an important role in improving the health of the nation. The NIH traces its roots to 1887 with the creation of the Laboratory of Hygiene at the Marine Hospital in Staten Island, NY.
The NIH is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With the headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH has more than 18,000 employees on the main campus and at satellite sites across the country.
With the support of the American people, the NIH annually invests over $28 billion in medical research. More than 83% of the NIH's funding is awarded through almost 50,000 competitive grants to more than 325,000 researchers at over 3,000 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions in every state and around the world. About 10% of the NIH's budget supports projects conducted by nearly 6,000 scientists in its own laboratories, most of which are on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
Gee Sean and Mat, I'd say that's a pretty sizable contribution to the advancement of "miracle drugs, revolutionary cures and surgical techniques". If you care to check out their web site it's http://www.nih.gov/.
Cave on the cliff?
OK, boys and girls. I slightly remember the cave on the cliff that went all the way down to Pago Bay. Please help me to refresh my memory, was it real?
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Which government services should be the "best in class models" for the new Obama social services?
For those who can't wait for more federal involvement in energy, healthcare and education which existing services are so well managed that they should be the templates for our new society?
We spend more on education than pretty much anyone. The teachers unions are fully in bed with the Democrats and still they are asking or more money to "fix" the education system. This will not end with K-12, they want to start with MANDATORY pre-school and extend into the colleges and universities (officially, that is, we all know the liberals are fully running things already in colleges). What should serve as the model for the new education wing of the government?
We already have huge government involvement in the healthcare system. Medicaid, Medicare, the prescription drug program. We can't even pay for these services today, how do we expect to pay for a comprehensive system that covers everything. Perhaps the VA hospital system should be the model for all hospitals?
As for energy policy... we are already sitting on huge oil reserves that we aren't allowed to tap. We have hand wringing and inaction on nuclear energy. Obama has already said he'll put coal fired generation out of business. Where does he expect to get all this new energy to free us from "foreign oil"? If you like the feds involved in the auto industry, which government designed cars would you use a model? Perhaps, the trabant? the original VW Bug?
We spend more on education than pretty much anyone. The teachers unions are fully in bed with the Democrats and still they are asking or more money to "fix" the education system. This will not end with K-12, they want to start with MANDATORY pre-school and extend into the colleges and universities (officially, that is, we all know the liberals are fully running things already in colleges). What should serve as the model for the new education wing of the government?
We already have huge government involvement in the healthcare system. Medicaid, Medicare, the prescription drug program. We can't even pay for these services today, how do we expect to pay for a comprehensive system that covers everything. Perhaps the VA hospital system should be the model for all hospitals?
As for energy policy... we are already sitting on huge oil reserves that we aren't allowed to tap. We have hand wringing and inaction on nuclear energy. Obama has already said he'll put coal fired generation out of business. Where does he expect to get all this new energy to free us from "foreign oil"? If you like the feds involved in the auto industry, which government designed cars would you use a model? Perhaps, the trabant? the original VW Bug?
Crushing the competition
Obama's plan to reduce tax deductions for charitable giving seems, on the surface, a way to generate more tax income. What the hell, the rich (republicans) who are donating can still donate, they just won't be able to claim as much in tax deductions. But people don't donate for tax reasons, do they?
Well, the real agenda here is to eliminate the State's competition. Why should the private sector be providing services and help when the federal government could do this instead. Why should our citizens have the freedom to redirect some of their tax dollars towards charitable causes they believe in? Surely the State knows better how to help people.
Remove the charities and people will be more dependant on the feds. This is great, is it not?
Well, the real agenda here is to eliminate the State's competition. Why should the private sector be providing services and help when the federal government could do this instead. Why should our citizens have the freedom to redirect some of their tax dollars towards charitable causes they believe in? Surely the State knows better how to help people.
Remove the charities and people will be more dependant on the feds. This is great, is it not?
Reflection, Psalms 23:5
Thou properest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Daddy's gonna eat your finger
I was packing for a business trip, when my 3 year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed.
At one point she said,"Daddy, look at this", and stuck out two of her fingers.
Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and took her tiny fingers in my mouth and said, "Daddy's gonna eat your finger". Pretending to eat them.
I went back to getting ready, looked up again and my daughter was looking at her fingers with a devastating look on her face.
I said, "what's wrong honey?"
She replied, "What happened to my booger?"
At one point she said,"Daddy, look at this", and stuck out two of her fingers.
Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and took her tiny fingers in my mouth and said, "Daddy's gonna eat your finger". Pretending to eat them.
I went back to getting ready, looked up again and my daughter was looking at her fingers with a devastating look on her face.
I said, "what's wrong honey?"
She replied, "What happened to my booger?"
Reflection, Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
A BANK CEO's FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Cross Stitched by Mark & ©BAMmGRAPHICS;
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The Oracle of Omaha
"We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful." -- Warren Buffett
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Reflections, Psalms 23:2&3
He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me besides still water.
He restores my soul; he leads me in the path of righteousness for his name sake.
He restores my soul; he leads me in the path of righteousness for his name sake.
Letter to Obama
Dear President Obama,
Thank you for helping my neighbors with their mortgage payments. You know, the one's down the street who in the good times refinanced their house several times and bought SUVs, ATVs, RVs, a pool, a big screen, two Wave Runners and a Harley. But I was wondering, since I am now paying my mortgage and theirs, could you arrange for me to borrow the Harley once in awhile?
Average Joe
Queen Creek AZ
P. S. They also need help with their credit cards, when do you want me to start making those payments?
P.P.S. I almost forgot - they didn't file their income tax return this year. Should I go ahead and file for them or will you be appointing them to cabinet posts?
Thank you for helping my neighbors with their mortgage payments. You know, the one's down the street who in the good times refinanced their house several times and bought SUVs, ATVs, RVs, a pool, a big screen, two Wave Runners and a Harley. But I was wondering, since I am now paying my mortgage and theirs, could you arrange for me to borrow the Harley once in awhile?
Average Joe
Queen Creek AZ
P. S. They also need help with their credit cards, when do you want me to start making those payments?
P.P.S. I almost forgot - they didn't file their income tax return this year. Should I go ahead and file for them or will you be appointing them to cabinet posts?
Wonderful Pictures of Guam care of Opal's island host, Mimi. You will have to copy and paste.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Reflections Psalms 23
Hi,
I will put down what I am posting on a comment, so that it won't take up much space on this page.
I will put down what I am posting on a comment, so that it won't take up much space on this page.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Out of the computer dark ages!
Teresa and I finally got high-speed on-line access! We can now view videos posted on the blog, at real time with audio! The dial-up phone-line thing is ousted baby!
Friday, March 20, 2009
My daughter Aubrey is on a local horse ranch
After realizing my faults,I thought of my daughter Aubrey.Before she turned 12 yrs.old,I took her for horse riding lessons.I logged on and there she was.The owner is Pat Sakai and is such a cool man. It's under www.myspace.com/horsesguam.Check out John Wayne also:)
Mark Jaquette has two wives!!!
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (for reals man!)
Thanking (my other wife?!!) RIBUIA for her nice words and letter.
He didn't mention anything about the nice gift and invite she sent,
but did mention that letters like Ribuia's "....renew my confidence
about what we, as Americans, can achieve together."
CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO READ THE IMPORTANT LETTER!
I LOVE YOU RIBUIA JAQUETTE (and Rebecca Jaquette too!)
I figured if the old testament saints and patriarchs had many wives, HEY...
i can!
ORIGINALLY SEEN HERE
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I always feel like somebody's watching me
So what do pictures from a 1,474 megapixel robotic camera look like? Go here to check one out. You'll have to play with the zoom feature to fully appreciate the power of this technology.
Is the UN dead?
Here's an interesting article claiming Obama some folks in Washington want to create a NATO like organization to replace the UN. The new organization would include all democratic nations and not just those in the North Atlantic. The argument is the UN is outdated and "inefficient in dealing with local conflicts between small nations or between a great power and a small nation." If interested you can read the article here: Washington Plans Global NATO To Replace UN
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Is the dollar dead?
A couple of days ago I read an interesting article about Russia's Putin. He was calling for the creation of a new international currency to replace the dollar as the international reserve. At first I dismissed it as Putin flexing his bare breasted chest again. However, today I see a "U.N. panel will next week recommend the world ditch the dollar as its reserve currency in favor of a shared basket of currencies." Something tells me the winds of change are a coming.
Life 101
Proven Ways to Get Along Better with EVERYONE
1. Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself 3 things:
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
2. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully.
3. Never miss the opportunity to compliment or say something encouraging to someone.
4. Refuse to talk negatively about others; Don't gossip and don't listen to gossip.
5. Have a forgiving view of people. Believe that most people are doing the best they can.
6. Keep an open mind; Discuss, but don't argue. (It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable.)
7. Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1,000 before doing or saying anything that could make matters worse.
8. Let your virtues speak for themselves.
9. If someone criticizes you, see if there is any TRUTH to what is being said; If so, make changes; If there is no truth to the criticism, ignore it and live so that no one will believe the negative remark.
10. Cultivate your sense of humor; Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
11. Do not seek so much to be consoled, as to console; Do not seek so much to be understood, as to understand; Do not seek so much to be loved as to love.
1. Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself 3 things:
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
2. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully.
3. Never miss the opportunity to compliment or say something encouraging to someone.
4. Refuse to talk negatively about others; Don't gossip and don't listen to gossip.
5. Have a forgiving view of people. Believe that most people are doing the best they can.
6. Keep an open mind; Discuss, but don't argue. (It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable.)
7. Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1,000 before doing or saying anything that could make matters worse.
8. Let your virtues speak for themselves.
9. If someone criticizes you, see if there is any TRUTH to what is being said; If so, make changes; If there is no truth to the criticism, ignore it and live so that no one will believe the negative remark.
10. Cultivate your sense of humor; Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
11. Do not seek so much to be consoled, as to console; Do not seek so much to be understood, as to understand; Do not seek so much to be loved as to love.
Ask a Biblical question
I have noticed that there should be a place to ask any question that we have about the Bible and its content. I will be happy to answer or find the answer to any question on the Bible.
Stop kicking against the goads
"Kicking against the goads" is a Biblical term (I say that because many of you may not know that. It is what Jesus asked Saul when he was met on the road to Damascus), yet not exclusive to Christians. I say this because I thank Sean for the reminder. As I was being "goaded", I kicked back, only harming myself. I have gotten down on my knees and done some soul searching. I will not be "goaded" into sticking myself again. It is my heart felt prayer that all of us can act like we are no longer at the bus stop, again.
Joanna, If Mat wants to pray, what is that to you that you would want to insult him? I do not know, and don't want to know! Jesus said, "no prophet is accepted in his own town". This means that the people who know us best, have the hardest times believing that we could be faithful. Try going to your best friend after being born again and explain the light to them.
I have to thank many of you again for the on blog and off blog contacts. Yes, my sweet thing (pet name for Jill) even got with some of you. I also appreciate the truthful discipline to all who dare get neutrally involved. I did notice that it was only those on the right that found enough within themselves to try to stop it on both sides. Yes, you chastised me as well as those others involved. I also noticed that none on the left thought that they had done anything wrong, both those involved and those who commented, but were not involved. I repeatedly said what insulted me about what they said, and it was taken as a joke. Yes, I felt that being attacked for my poor spelling, was equal to that of a child with Cerebral Palsy (Oh, by the way. I do have Cerebral Pauly in my right leg, which was amplified after my accident). No one that insulted me (even if it was simply perceived on my part) even attempted an apology.
For those who came in and tried to minimise the insulting language and get us back on track, I thank you. I thank you for the tough words towards me as well as to the others involved. I am a big enough man to say sorry and thank you. I, however, am sorry for the hatred being diverted off me and onto you in my stead. It is cruel what Joanna said and Juliet has said to you.
First of all, Renee's last name was not Larson. They were not married, even by common law in Colorado. I was the one who had to release Steve to the mortuary. She could not. Joanna, Please be careful what you say, Renee was really upset with us when we could not pay for his funeral. We all invited her into our hearts.
Please take Joanna's advice Mat and pray for me too. I can use all I can get.
Juliet, good to see you back. I do not know if you noticed, but Juls came down pretty hard on me too. Is she supposed to be such a feminist that she will only attack men? Can she be a woman and scold who needs it? Why do you keep "analysing" the people you disagree with ("is it possible that her character is displaying an inappropriate attachment to the happily married men that she writs about")? Remember, miss diagnosing by way of your Psych Nursing experiences is illegal and against the blog rules. Using ethnic slurs are too. so when you use "Kin" and "y'all" as forms of "white trash" slang, you do the same thing that you threatened the blog shut down with. So please, in the future if you can not state it in a non-ethnic way, don't.
Juliet, why is it okay for you to bring up people, but you have repeatedly asked those on the right not to bring people up. Remember, it was Joanna that brought her father up first.
I would hope that everyone would go to the "Rick Ross" website. It is geared to the most extreme hate groups their are. Do not just read the small links that she puts up. If she is now referring to you, Juls, then she is equating you with these hate groups. Oh, look at the hate group from Germany.
Oh, Doug, you were actually the first out the the four that insulted me about my spelling. I am fine with it now, but you could have at least acknowledged it. Remember on the part about how I did not like profanity?
I may not be on here much. My wife says that some of you are the cruelest people she knows. I like it when she is happy. She means more to me than even my brothers do. So needles to say, I am more concerned with keeping her happy, than any of you. If you thought the same way, you would not attack like you do.
I am now praying for some decency on the blog. We can agree to disagree. Many hurtful things have been said all around. Many times these have been countered with some mending words, only to be attacked. I am all for a good discussion, but if you say it is okay to insult President Bush, but hand off President Obama, then it will not come to pass. I want to see what we believe, but lets be careful.
Joanna, If Mat wants to pray, what is that to you that you would want to insult him? I do not know, and don't want to know! Jesus said, "no prophet is accepted in his own town". This means that the people who know us best, have the hardest times believing that we could be faithful. Try going to your best friend after being born again and explain the light to them.
I have to thank many of you again for the on blog and off blog contacts. Yes, my sweet thing (pet name for Jill) even got with some of you. I also appreciate the truthful discipline to all who dare get neutrally involved. I did notice that it was only those on the right that found enough within themselves to try to stop it on both sides. Yes, you chastised me as well as those others involved. I also noticed that none on the left thought that they had done anything wrong, both those involved and those who commented, but were not involved. I repeatedly said what insulted me about what they said, and it was taken as a joke. Yes, I felt that being attacked for my poor spelling, was equal to that of a child with Cerebral Palsy (Oh, by the way. I do have Cerebral Pauly in my right leg, which was amplified after my accident). No one that insulted me (even if it was simply perceived on my part) even attempted an apology.
For those who came in and tried to minimise the insulting language and get us back on track, I thank you. I thank you for the tough words towards me as well as to the others involved. I am a big enough man to say sorry and thank you. I, however, am sorry for the hatred being diverted off me and onto you in my stead. It is cruel what Joanna said and Juliet has said to you.
First of all, Renee's last name was not Larson. They were not married, even by common law in Colorado. I was the one who had to release Steve to the mortuary. She could not. Joanna, Please be careful what you say, Renee was really upset with us when we could not pay for his funeral. We all invited her into our hearts.
Please take Joanna's advice Mat and pray for me too. I can use all I can get.
Juliet, good to see you back. I do not know if you noticed, but Juls came down pretty hard on me too. Is she supposed to be such a feminist that she will only attack men? Can she be a woman and scold who needs it? Why do you keep "analysing" the people you disagree with ("is it possible that her character is displaying an inappropriate attachment to the happily married men that she writs about")? Remember, miss diagnosing by way of your Psych Nursing experiences is illegal and against the blog rules. Using ethnic slurs are too. so when you use "Kin" and "y'all" as forms of "white trash" slang, you do the same thing that you threatened the blog shut down with. So please, in the future if you can not state it in a non-ethnic way, don't.
Juliet, why is it okay for you to bring up people, but you have repeatedly asked those on the right not to bring people up. Remember, it was Joanna that brought her father up first.
I would hope that everyone would go to the "Rick Ross" website. It is geared to the most extreme hate groups their are. Do not just read the small links that she puts up. If she is now referring to you, Juls, then she is equating you with these hate groups. Oh, look at the hate group from Germany.
Oh, Doug, you were actually the first out the the four that insulted me about my spelling. I am fine with it now, but you could have at least acknowledged it. Remember on the part about how I did not like profanity?
I may not be on here much. My wife says that some of you are the cruelest people she knows. I like it when she is happy. She means more to me than even my brothers do. So needles to say, I am more concerned with keeping her happy, than any of you. If you thought the same way, you would not attack like you do.
I am now praying for some decency on the blog. We can agree to disagree. Many hurtful things have been said all around. Many times these have been countered with some mending words, only to be attacked. I am all for a good discussion, but if you say it is okay to insult President Bush, but hand off President Obama, then it will not come to pass. I want to see what we believe, but lets be careful.
Death in the Banana Aisle
Deadly Spider Found At Tulsa Store
Posted: March 17, 2009 09:48 PM
Updated: March 18, 2009 06:25 PM
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By Jennifer Loren, The News On 6
TULSA, OK -- The world's deadliest spider found in a Tulsa grocery store. An employee at Whole Foods Market at 1401 East 41st Street found a Brazilian Wandering Spider wandering around in their produce section.
The store handed the spider over to biologists at the University of Tulsa who say that employee is lucky to be alive.
Terry Childs is the director of TU's Animal Facilities and a self-proclaimed spider lover. He has a scary-looking but harmless friend Cuddles the tarantula. He is harmless, unless you're an insect.
"The venom starts to break the prey down on the inside and then she slurps it out kind of like a smoothie," said Terry Childs.
Childs' department is now home to a Brazilian Wandering Spider. It's being kept in a terrarium with a do not disturb sign. More people die from the spider's bite than any other spider in the world.
"Within minutes you will have breathing problems, you'll start to lose control of your muscles, you'll start to drool and within 20 to 25 minutes you'll probably collapse on the floor and die of asphyxiation," said Terry Childs.
And, that's why he says people at Tulsa's Whole Foods market are lucky to be alive.
On Sunday an employee found the spider wandering across the bananas in the produce section.
"She managed to capture it in one of these containers until I got there," said Terry Childs.
Apparently the spider, also known as a banana spider, hitched a ride on some bunches of bananas all the way from Honduras. It turns out it is the kind of thing that happens all the time, but this particular spider is more threatening than most.
"This particular one happens to be one of the most aggressive ones I've actually come across. This thing will actually jump at you," said Terry Childs.
A manager at Whole Foods wouldn't talk on camera but said they check their produce for spider and insects. In fact, he said, that's how the world's deadliest spider was found in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
"There is an antidote for the bite of this spider. Unfortunately I don't think we have any around here," said Terry Childs with the University of Tulsa.
The spider will not stay at TU for long. It will likely be taken to another university for research.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
How Out of Touch is This Leader?????
Pope Benedict XVI made his take on condoms quite clear yesterday, when he insisted that such prophylactics do nothing to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. In fact, he claims they only help increase the bug’s numbers.
Said the pope, who made his first trip to Africa yesterday, "[AIDS] is a tragedy that cannot be overcome by money alone, and that cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems."
Benedict’s stance should come as no surprise, of course — the Vatican is officially pro-abstinence, but this is the first time Benedict has spoken publicly on the matter. Many Catholic missions on the continent actually support using condoms, so Benedict’s comments may ruffle some feathers.
They certainly ruffled the feathers of the World Health Organization. Said the WHO, according to the Times: "These incorrect statements about condoms and HIV are dangerous when we are facing a global pandemic, which has already killed more than 20 million people, and currently affects at least 42 million." Those are some ungodly statistics.
What's worse? the audacity of pretending he doesn't know what's going on or that sinking feeling in your stomach that just maybe he really doesn't.
Giving company a money to keep them afloat means that they will have to spend the money on their obligations - including foreign banks and bonuses. If this is what "they" didn't want, then "they" should have let them fail. It is called bankruptcy and perhaps restructuring. THAT is where contracts are re-negotiated.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Maintain a healthy level of Insanity
At lunch time, sit in your car with sunglasses on, pointing a hairdryer at passing cars.
Page yourself over the intercom, oh, and don't disguise your voice.
Whenever someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.
Switch the coffee maker to decaff over about a three week period. When everyone has gotten over the caffeine addiction, SWITCH TO ESPRESSO. He he.
In the "memo" section of you checks, always wright "for marijuana". (oops is that a hit work for the blog watcher. Hey its a joke! well maybe, haaaaaa)
Skip down the hallway, and see how many people look at you. (this is specially directed to Doug, try it and let us know)
Order diet water with your dinner.
Be sure to specify and get a confirmation at the drive up window, that your order is "to go".
Sing along out loud at the Oprah.
Give plenty of notice to your friend that you can not attend their birthday party, due to a headache.......
When the money comes out of the ATM, scream out "I WON, I WON, I WON......."
Tell your kids, while at the dinner table, that due to the economic situation, one of them will have to go.
This is for the guys. Go to the Pharmacy, bring a few boxes of condoms to the Pharmacist, and ask where the fitting room is.
Page yourself over the intercom, oh, and don't disguise your voice.
Whenever someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.
Switch the coffee maker to decaff over about a three week period. When everyone has gotten over the caffeine addiction, SWITCH TO ESPRESSO. He he.
In the "memo" section of you checks, always wright "for marijuana". (oops is that a hit work for the blog watcher. Hey its a joke! well maybe, haaaaaa)
Skip down the hallway, and see how many people look at you. (this is specially directed to Doug, try it and let us know)
Order diet water with your dinner.
Be sure to specify and get a confirmation at the drive up window, that your order is "to go".
Sing along out loud at the Oprah.
Give plenty of notice to your friend that you can not attend their birthday party, due to a headache.......
When the money comes out of the ATM, scream out "I WON, I WON, I WON......."
Tell your kids, while at the dinner table, that due to the economic situation, one of them will have to go.
This is for the guys. Go to the Pharmacy, bring a few boxes of condoms to the Pharmacist, and ask where the fitting room is.
To be six again.............................
A man was sitting on the edge of his bed, observing his wife, looking at herself in the mirror. Her birthday was not far off, so he asked what she would like to have for her birthday.
"I'd like to be six again", she replied.
On the day of her birthday, he arose early, made her a big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to the Amusement Park for the day. What a day!
He took her on every ride in the Park, every roller coaster, every water ride, everything they could fit in the day.
Then he took her to McDonald's and ordered a Happy Meal with extra fries and a large chocolate shake.
Then it was off to the new Pixar movie. The largest popcorn, soda, her favorite candies. What a fabulous adventure!
They Finlay wobbled home, fell on the bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well Dear, What was it like being six again?"
Her eyes slowly opened, and her expression suddenly changed,
<strong>"I meant my dress size, you retard!!!"
The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, He is gonna get it wrong.
"I'd like to be six again", she replied.
On the day of her birthday, he arose early, made her a big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to the Amusement Park for the day. What a day!
He took her on every ride in the Park, every roller coaster, every water ride, everything they could fit in the day.
Then he took her to McDonald's and ordered a Happy Meal with extra fries and a large chocolate shake.
Then it was off to the new Pixar movie. The largest popcorn, soda, her favorite candies. What a fabulous adventure!
They Finlay wobbled home, fell on the bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well Dear, What was it like being six again?"
Her eyes slowly opened, and her expression suddenly changed,
<strong>"I meant my dress size, you retard!!!"
The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, He is gonna get it wrong.
Take this light hearted, please
A Japanese doctor said, "Medicine in my country is so advance that we can take a kidney out of a man, and put it in another, and have him looking for work in six weeks".
A German doctor said, "That is nothing, we can take a lung out of a person and put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks".
A British doctor said, "We can take half a heart out on one person, put it in another, and have both looking for work in two weeks".
A Chicago doctor, not being outdone said, "You guys are way behind. We took a man with no brain out of Chicago, put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work".
A German doctor said, "That is nothing, we can take a lung out of a person and put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks".
A British doctor said, "We can take half a heart out on one person, put it in another, and have both looking for work in two weeks".
A Chicago doctor, not being outdone said, "You guys are way behind. We took a man with no brain out of Chicago, put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work".
Bilderbergers excite conspiracists
The highest levels of the Obama administration are infested with members of a shadowy, elitist cabal intent on installing a one-world government that subverts the will of the American people.
It sounds crazy, but that’s what a group of very persistent conspiracy theorists insists, and they point to President Obama’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, as the latest piece of evidence supporting their claims. continue reading here...
It sounds crazy, but that’s what a group of very persistent conspiracy theorists insists, and they point to President Obama’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, as the latest piece of evidence supporting their claims. continue reading here...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The control a governing body exterts should be inversely proportional to the size of the population it governs.
If it can be dealt with at the state level, the feds have no business in it. Better yet, deal with it at the local level.
Remember the "higher up" you go in government the less your voice is heard. However the sad fact is we all know the name of the president, probably of our senators and governors. But how many know our mayors, counselmen, assembymen. Yet, these are the ones we could easily know *personally*. Power should not rise to the highest peak, we must keep it anchored and grounded (literally and metaphorically).
Remember the "higher up" you go in government the less your voice is heard. However the sad fact is we all know the name of the president, probably of our senators and governors. But how many know our mayors, counselmen, assembymen. Yet, these are the ones we could easily know *personally*. Power should not rise to the highest peak, we must keep it anchored and grounded (literally and metaphorically).
Saturday, March 14, 2009
POTW - Whats your zorie look like?
After seeing the posts about electrical floatation devices I just had to show my normal foot wear.
When I'm not wearing tennis shoes (work shoes) I'm flopping around in these (notice the distinguishing racing stripes above the toes).
:-)
When I'm not wearing tennis shoes (work shoes) I'm flopping around in these (notice the distinguishing racing stripes above the toes).
:-)
President Obama breaks 2 more promises
That is right.
Does anyone else remember that President Obama said that he would allow 5 days of "transparency" before signing any bills?
He also said that he would not sign any bill that has "ear marks".
If I have this wrong, let me know.
Does anyone else remember that President Obama said that he would allow 5 days of "transparency" before signing any bills?
He also said that he would not sign any bill that has "ear marks".
If I have this wrong, let me know.
"Enemy combatant" no longer exists
America no longer has "enemy combatants". Yup, lets all hug.
Shall we send them home to kill more Americans?
Shall we send them home to kill more Americans?
"Obama's poll numbers are falling to earth"
Gallup is 62%
Rasmussen's is 56%
This is lower than what Bush was at the same time in his Presidency.
Rasmussen's is 56%
This is lower than what Bush was at the same time in his Presidency.
Financial Recovery Looking Good For Caraway/Currier/Wilson Household
My daughter Valerie got a job yesterday as an assistant in a hair salon. Yea!!!!! I start my new position on Monday. They had a little going away party in the lab for me today. I now have my own office, a pager and all...guess I have to start acting like a real grown up now.
Thing that makes you go "hmm"
"The awarding of earmarks to private companies is the single most corrupting element of this practice, as witnessed by some of the indictments and convictions we have seen" - Obama on signing the omnibus bill.
Yet, when it comes to the MASSIVE stimulus bill, this is aparently not an issue. Billions will, in fact, be awarded to private companies who support the liberal agenda. Energy companies (I thought they were evil), software companies, construction companies, the teachers and universities. How is this any different? Oh, wait, they are doing what's best for us so it is all right.
Yet, when it comes to the MASSIVE stimulus bill, this is aparently not an issue. Billions will, in fact, be awarded to private companies who support the liberal agenda. Energy companies (I thought they were evil), software companies, construction companies, the teachers and universities. How is this any different? Oh, wait, they are doing what's best for us so it is all right.
Friday, March 13, 2009
This Might Piss Someone Off
I couldn't think of anything to post that would piss someone off on Doug's Piss off blog, but I thought that this might. All in fun!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Daddies and their little girls
One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident. Someone had given me a little tea set as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys.
Daddy (me) was in the living room engrossed on the evening news when I brought him a little cup of tea, which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my mommy came home.
My dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was "just the cutest thing"! My mom waited, and sure enough, here I come down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and mommy watched him drink it up. Then she says, (only as a mother would know),............................."Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is the toilet?"
Daddy (me) was in the living room engrossed on the evening news when I brought him a little cup of tea, which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my mommy came home.
My dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of tea, because it was "just the cutest thing"! My mom waited, and sure enough, here I come down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and mommy watched him drink it up. Then she says, (only as a mother would know),............................."Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is the toilet?"
Stir The Blog With One Post...
Time for another fun new game. Construct a one or two sentence post that will piss a group of people off. No rules really. Just remember it's in good fun. I'll go first to get things started.
Coldplay is the best band in the history of Rock & Roll. Way better than those faggety assed Beatles.
I've got more.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Mom and Barack (Bear Rock)
(Bear Rock, Inarajan)!
One of her last photos before
she's leaves Guam tuesday,
(after 5 months of no winter)
and heads back stateside.
BAMm
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
A Preacher's Son
The preacher's son
An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects.
1. A Bible.
2. A silver dollar.
3. A bottle of whisky.
4. And a Playboy magazine.
I'll just hide behind the door,' the old preacher said to himself.When he comes home from school today, I'll see which object he picks up.
If it's the Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be!
If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a business man, and that would be okay, too.
But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunken bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be.
And worst of all if he picks up that magazine he's going to be a skirt-chasing womanizer.'
The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's foot-steps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room. The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired this month's centerfold.
'Lord have mercy,' the old preacher disgustedly whispered. 'He's gonna run for Congress.'
An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects.
1. A Bible.
2. A silver dollar.
3. A bottle of whisky.
4. And a Playboy magazine.
I'll just hide behind the door,' the old preacher said to himself.When he comes home from school today, I'll see which object he picks up.
If it's the Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be!
If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a business man, and that would be okay, too.
But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunken bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be.
And worst of all if he picks up that magazine he's going to be a skirt-chasing womanizer.'
The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's foot-steps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room. The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired this month's centerfold.
'Lord have mercy,' the old preacher disgustedly whispered. 'He's gonna run for Congress.'
One Short Film at the Sedona Film Festival
I came across this recently and called and asked my Pastor if he thought it was sac-religious and he said NO! So here it is.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Long Live the Blog!
Nobody has to leave the blog. Not DRL, not Juliet and damn sure not RAC. We have all spewed our share of BS (except Cindy and Becki) they're so sweet... but the rest of us cirlcle rats have laid out some true-blue DC-BS-all day long-Jive talk. That's who we are, that's what we do. We were brought up on the curbs and in the bus-stops of kill haolie land, and we are all a bunch of ruthless scrappers when it comes to defending our own territory... that is, our own minds. We are living in a more touchy-feely-politically-correct world now, where everyone has to tread lightly for fear of stepping on someone else's toes, and we should be respectful of each other... but think back gang, how many fist dragging, knuckle busting, gut kicking fights did we used to get into back in the day, only to be best of friends the next day, having a smoke, a coke and a joke together? I cant' even count them all, let alone remember them all... but that's the point. We all learned how to forgive and forget, we all learned how to get along. But never, did we ever stop running our mouths like there was no tomorrow. That's who we are, that's what we do.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
POTW - Ice Cream anybody?
I'ts a Freudian thing I swear. Every time I drive by this place I think it's selling something other then ice cream.
Of course it helps that I can't spell either.
Of course it helps that I can't spell either.
Monday, March 2, 2009
WHA ARE WE HERE FOR???
I have been watching.
Has anyone else noticed that the posts that upset someone get allot of hits, but the funny ones, or ones that Paul puts up don't get the same hits. And look who is on the Island posts, or funny posts, or even the ones like "good day". Why is it that the post that get us to fight are the popular ones.
I went back to the beginning and enjoined the old ones of us on Guam. Ric posted once about going back to the beginning. Any one remember that?
If we are here to bicker, then let the fight begin. I am all in.
But if we want to make this something more of who we are and have become. Then lets do that. I am all for the political, but why not look at the others. I posted the funny one as a test to see if it would take us away. The only one that did, was the "Biblical humor" one. It was funny too, if you ask me.
Well, what about it?
Has anyone else noticed that the posts that upset someone get allot of hits, but the funny ones, or ones that Paul puts up don't get the same hits. And look who is on the Island posts, or funny posts, or even the ones like "good day". Why is it that the post that get us to fight are the popular ones.
I went back to the beginning and enjoined the old ones of us on Guam. Ric posted once about going back to the beginning. Any one remember that?
If we are here to bicker, then let the fight begin. I am all in.
But if we want to make this something more of who we are and have become. Then lets do that. I am all for the political, but why not look at the others. I posted the funny one as a test to see if it would take us away. The only one that did, was the "Biblical humor" one. It was funny too, if you ask me.
Well, what about it?
POTW - Uncle John and Betsy
I was taking a couple of folks around the island and we met Betsy at the spanish fort just outside of Umatic. Uncle John showed us how to feed her green bananas out of your mouth as part of the Discovery Day activities.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Rush
How many of you Limbaugh haters have ever actually listened to him? He's giving a speech at the CPAC - it is live on FOX news. I'm sure it will be available after.
Take an change and listen. If you like, I'll listen to one of "your guys" to be fair about it.
Take an change and listen. If you like, I'll listen to one of "your guys" to be fair about it.
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