tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911672012-01-06T16:15:56.956-05:00Perseverance (Percy) and rescuer MerciJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.comBlogger2281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-55503512497471114912010-03-02T16:11:00.006-05:002010-03-02T16:49:04.208-05:00

Kseniya Simonova has an unusual talent for drawing dramatic scenes in the sand. When I first heard of her, I was astonished. Of course, I would be. I can't draw a recognizable stick figure, yet she draws whole scenes with quick and nimble fingers.Here is a short introductory video. I think you'll enjoy it.If the video doesn't play, click here..There are a number of shorter videos using time

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-10918679710815789202010-02-10T06:00:00.000-05:002010-02-10T06:00:05.740-05:00

The young man had lost his job and didn't know which way to turn. So he went to see the old preacher.Pacing about the preacher's study, the young man ranted about his problem. Finally he clenched his fist and shouted, "I've begged God to say something to help me. Tell me, Preacher, why doesn't God answer?"The old preacher, who sat across the room, spoke something in reply -- something so hushed

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-531871751881428492010-02-09T15:19:00.004-05:002010-02-20T13:35:08.631-05:00

I think today's post is such a lovely tribute to our veterans. I can say that because I didn't write it. :-)Men and women from WWII are dying at a rapid rate. Korean and Vietnam vets are passing too. Those brave men and women who fought or assisted our troops, such as medical personnel, are seldom recognized as heroes, but they are. Without their sacrifices, we would not be the nation we have

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-80669899936799605382010-02-07T21:58:00.003-05:002010-02-07T22:18:47.851-05:00

I looked at a photograph album the other day with great sadness for all the innocent victims of the Holocaust. It is the only surviving photo album from the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. These are the last photos taken of many Jews who were "exterminated" upon their arrival. This horrific time in history is now denied by many to have ever happened. Mankind does not learn from history,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-36852955709133970352010-02-05T00:10:00.000-05:002010-02-05T00:10:00.461-05:00

Albert Mohler wrote a beautiful story on his blog about the adoption of a young Haitian boy. The story will both bring you to tears and make you smile, as he uses it to illustrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Adopted for Life .... and in Death

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-3609380390625423012010-02-03T11:39:00.004-05:002010-02-03T12:21:55.205-05:00

Job has never been one of my favorite Bible books. I always found it very hard reading and Job's friends speeches incomprehensible. (Sorry, just being honest here.) But the last few chapters have always intrigued me. The ones where God asks Job, "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?"The next four chapters extol some of God's awesome power and majesty to a chastened Job. I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-85564073307088809492010-01-31T11:01:00.005-05:002010-01-31T12:30:34.708-05:00

Now, that might sound like a strange title but it's very apropos for this post. Those of you who are still subscribed to this blog (which I call MAP) undoubtedly know it has been a long time since I posted regularly here. I have been busy with life and trying to build up another blog, Jan's Funny Farm, in order to find a means to survive financially. Plus, I've had a lot of excess stress since

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-30315500072931529932010-01-19T15:01:00.000-05:002010-01-19T15:02:13.900-05:00

Psalm 148 kjv1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.5Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.6He hath also

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-62827575910522545792010-01-18T16:43:00.003-05:002010-01-18T16:52:02.641-05:00

This is one of my favorite Psalms. And it's a good one to review when you have one eye swollen shut and one painful, swollen toe that won't go into a shoe, and ..... This, too, shall pass, as the poem reminds us.Psalm 46:1 KJVTo the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.1. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore will not we fear, though

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-1150877466771242002010-01-17T12:21:00.002-05:002010-01-17T12:28:32.092-05:00

If anyone wonders why I posted Matthew 1, then Matthew 2, and now Psalm 103 --I am trying to get myself back in the habit of posting on mercyandpercy and if a Bible verse or chapter is all I can manage on any given day, I decided to go with it. As I can, I will be posting other items. If I am the only one who reads MAP postings, so be it. I'm not doing this for readers. I'm doing this to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-74489152982285244462010-01-16T12:27:00.000-05:002010-01-16T12:48:07.597-05:00

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4And when he had gathered all the chief priests

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-42969052727091878102010-01-15T10:43:00.002-05:002010-01-15T10:57:36.939-05:00

Matthew 1 King James Bible1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-26827444413640485702010-01-13T10:44:00.003-05:002010-01-13T10:59:01.376-05:00

I received a link to a beautiful song I'd like to share. "Son, Go Bring My Children Home," written by Jerry Thompson and performed by the Rex Nelon Singers. The music might begin automatically for some of you, but it didn't in our browser. There is a little slidebar in the upper left of our screen. We clicked on the second button from the left to start or pause the music.Enjoy!

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-74863113257706095962009-11-11T06:00:00.000-05:002009-11-11T06:00:01.950-05:00

I wanted something appropriate as a tribute to our military, past and present, for Veteran's Day. I think this song, "America My Home," performed by Ricky David Tripp one month after 9-11 fits the bill.We should stand behind our military. They help protect our freedom.I am pleased to read of those serving overseas whose hearts reach out to help unwanted dogs and cats.If the video will not play

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-58723680219691170942009-11-09T12:47:00.005-05:002009-11-09T12:57:36.992-05:00

A beautiful song about America by Mack Hayes. It is undoubtedly not "politically correct" because it is about Americans and their freedoms, but the message is true and clear. .Be sure to watch the credits at the end.If the video doesn't play for you, click here.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-14709082272336506242009-08-12T12:12:00.003-04:002009-08-12T12:33:14.366-04:00

It's been quite a while since the last post, but not only have I been busy, I've been trying to decide what changes to make with Mercy and Percy. It will gradually assume its own identity again.I am old enough to remember Paul Peterson of The Donna Reed Show. I also remember watching Rusty Hamer in reruns of The Danny Thomas Show. It was a surprise to learn in American Profile Magazine that

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-90688729951716826532009-05-24T14:24:00.002-04:002009-05-24T14:33:04.613-04:00

Since my time is limited today, I'm going to borrow today's post from my pets' journal, Jan's Funny Farm. The only thing I would like to add is that I find it interesting that someone who doesn't know anything about music wrote a Memorial Day song for his church. Notice he knows nothing about writing music but he wrote a song "for God" and I'm stealing material from my cats and dogs. :)*****

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-62215278856552250682009-05-06T18:05:00.003-04:002009-05-06T18:21:40.384-04:00

A friend sends stories of Christian persecution in Pakistan. He and his family live in Pakistan, so he has firsthand knowledge of the escalating persecution. This is his latest message.Taliban sets sights on Pakistan's Swat ValleyChristians expected to flee their homes if government continues to concede control Christians in Pakistan are in urgent need of your prayers as Pakistani

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-3206419277342078772009-04-22T12:10:00.004-04:002009-04-22T12:19:41.708-04:00

A friend sent me a link to this video today and watching it brought back some good memories. Memories of a time when entertainment was funny -- and clean! You didn't need to worry about the language or whether the actors were dressed. You just enjoyed the movie at the theater or the television program on the TV in your living room. Some of you might remember the days of exciting radio shows,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-7821428843495234082009-03-12T17:17:00.004-04:002009-03-12T17:39:49.017-04:00

In 2007, we posted a link to a video of a mother and daughter miracle story.On February 5, 2007. Nancy went in for an emergency C-section. When the doctors opened her, her uterus exploded. Her baby, Naomi, had no heartbeat , but she was quickly revived and put on life support. Nancy, however, lost so much blood she had to be transfused twice. She went into cardiac arrest three times, and she

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-70004472743406105102009-02-10T14:56:00.008-05:002009-02-10T20:59:21.089-05:00

A few months ago a man was identified in a local newspaper article as a defendant guilty of participating in a fraud case instead of as a witness in the case. He went to the newspaper editor and asked for a retraction. The editor didn't want to give one, but evidently someone checked a transcript and they supposedly printed a correction the following week. If I was aware the man was innocent

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-6294739650532236262008-12-20T12:56:00.002-05:002008-12-20T13:04:28.849-05:00

This is a beautifully made video of the birth of Christ. Christ is -- or should be -- the center of the Christmas celebration. Enjoy!

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-79497366701996257162008-11-15T14:44:00.003-05:002008-11-15T14:48:01.797-05:00

Many of you will remember this song with different lyrics and a different group of singers. This is cuter.Baa We're Lambs

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-11985101424521473002008-11-11T13:42:00.003-05:002008-11-11T13:45:38.859-05:00

My Veterans Day post is on Jan's Funny Farm. Just a few photos from this morning's local ceremony.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-42388660161261521962008-10-28T10:40:00.002-04:002008-10-28T10:43:08.766-04:00

We love this video of Monk the Kingdom Dog. What a wonderful lesson in obedience, something seldom taught nowadays.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-37052894871834018762008-10-25T17:35:00.003-04:002008-10-25T18:19:07.267-04:00

You've heard of Joe the Plumber. Now meet Cory the Well Driller, a man who has invested 25 years of hard work and sleepless nights in building and running small businesses. The outcome of this election will not only have a profound effect on his life but also on the lives of any present or future employees.I have become a bit cynical about such messages because they generally check out to be

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-59578956821130635722008-09-26T12:15:00.002-04:002008-09-26T12:55:36.576-04:00

An article in the Sunday edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution titled "Pearly Gates open to anyone?" was an attention getter. At least it got my attention.According to a survey from Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion conducted by the Gallop Organization of 1,648 U. S. adults in 2007, "heaven is no longer viewed as an exclusive place by many Americans." Fifty years or so

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-71964154157777953282008-09-11T11:15:00.001-04:002008-09-11T11:18:03.784-04:00

September 11, 2001. It was a horrific day for Americans, a day of great sadness and loss of life. It will not -- and should not -- be forgotten!The song in this video is "The Day America Cried" by Johnny Van Zant.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-1056071636020751062008-09-07T20:36:00.005-04:002008-09-07T21:29:02.564-04:00

Last year I wrote a review of Patty Kirk's novel Amateur Believer, which was about her journey to faith. Several months later I was asked to review her new book Starting from Scratch:Memoirs of a Wandering Cook (publisher: Thomas Nelson) I assumed this book would have a similar theme of faith, but as you can tell by the title, it doesn't.Unfortunately, I don't read through a book as quickly as I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-43671172275391259842008-08-27T21:05:00.002-04:002008-08-27T21:18:22.252-04:00

Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 miles of running, 112 miles of bicycling, and 2.4 miles of swimming. Together they have climbed mountains, and once trekked 3,735 miles across America.It’s a

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-19759324295945065642008-08-19T11:32:00.002-04:002008-08-19T11:39:01.429-04:00

This is a white gloves/black light performance. (UPC Conference Church 2006 De Bron, Who Am I - Casting Crowns/ Performed by the Oslo UPC Youth Group.) Enjoy!

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-29298998357860063892008-07-18T17:24:00.002-04:002008-07-18T17:28:54.952-04:00

There are a number of short videos of bar acrobatics but I have not seen any as expertly performed as this one from the Circus Festival of Monte Carlo.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-27037215351724118272008-07-07T19:45:00.005-04:002008-07-07T20:39:26.463-04:00

This is the second time I have come across a video of this Todd Bentley, a popular faith healer. I have heard some strange tales of faith healers, but never did I imagine one could be so cruel and downright stupid! Yes, in my opinion, this was stupid! And he did it in public. The video is on YouTube.I hope the man he "healed" comes to his senses and sues Bentley's socks off. Jesus did not

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-3454328760709633792008-05-26T11:36:00.002-04:002008-05-26T11:39:18.462-04:00

Never forget!

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-44625344259232802402008-05-22T17:56:00.003-04:002008-05-22T18:03:49.783-04:00

I love a story with a positive ending and this one is so good, I'm posting it twice. Yes, this is exactly as posted on my pets' journal, Jan's Funny Farm.******************We received an email today with a wonderful story and photographs. We can't post it because Jan says we are supposed to use links, not use someone else's story/pictures without permission. And since so many emails are

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-83401214280073167012008-05-20T14:16:00.000-04:002008-05-20T14:17:04.717-04:00

You might have noticed MAP posts have been few and often far between for some time and some of them have been little more than a video. This one will include a video too, but since I've been deliberating for several days whether to post it, there is something I want to say first.If you believe the modern teachings that God is whatever you want to make him, that there is no such thing as truth,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-91637771449872435112008-05-19T22:29:00.000-04:002008-05-19T22:29:46.012-04:00

I have a friend or two who has gone the POD (print on demand) route, so this email from Angela Hoy of Writers Weekly caught my attention. If you are considering self-publishing and have a dream of seeing your book for sale on Amazon.com, you might want to read this message. Click on the links to read the related material.***********************BookLocker Files Class Action Lawsuit Against

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-11022718183938013652008-05-02T22:00:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:01:11.267-04:00

A friend sent a video. After watching it, I searched YouTube in order to post it here and share it. It's an inspiring ballet. Please, if you aren't a ballet fan, watch it anyway. It might surprise you.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-43752051138268981342008-04-06T14:36:00.005-04:002008-04-06T14:48:23.245-04:00

Americans are shortcut-oriented. We are always looking for the easiest means to accomplish a task - any task, especially exercise! So now there is an easy way to exercise on the job.I'm not sure who would actually be crazy enough to try this in front of co-workers and office brass, but in case you're looking for a way to stay fit without investing any time or energy, this is the office chair

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-72790416615655046072008-04-03T15:42:00.000-04:002008-04-03T15:42:15.208-04:00

Cruelty is a subject that arises way too often. Recently I did several posts on Jan's Funny Farm regarding the U.S. Marine who was videotaped throwing a puppy off a cliff and laughing about it. There are other videos online of U.S. military abusing animals and laughing. This is a quote from my post, Hodgepodge, March 16:"On our behalf, Jan wrote this in an email to the Public Affairs Office of

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-40402623981111901292008-02-09T13:00:00.000-05:002008-02-09T18:08:36.436-05:00

As a television personality, I like what little I know of Oprah. She has a reputation of being generous and kind. If she endorses a product, folks rush out to buy it. If she endorses a book, sales rocket. If she endorses a religion with a god who loves everyone and gives us everything we want without regard for Biblical truth and without the God of creation, authority and holiness, millions

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-21286641716243466982008-02-01T00:36:00.000-05:002008-02-01T00:47:55.141-05:00

There is no place like home. Familiar surroundings, familiar routines and even familiar germs.But stay at a hotel - even a swanky hotel - and you might come down sick from drinking out of a hotel glass. How can this be? They wash those glasses! Don't they? See for yourself. Click here to watch the hotel drinking glass expose video. It's short, surprising and disgustingly educational. Yes,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-83763934006343909292008-01-29T18:40:00.000-05:002008-01-29T18:47:00.030-05:00

There is a special bond between pets and humans. For some with physical, emotional or mental handicaps, a pet can help a person find a reason for getting up in the morning. After all, everyone needs to feel needed and essential. Friends and even family might forget you, but a pet never does. He might let you sleep in occasionally, but feed me, walk me, scoop my litter will get you out of bed

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-52476649793951071572008-01-11T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:09:38.509-05:00

Many have seen this video of Wafa Sultan speaking out on the clash of civilizations. She is not a Christian; she is a secular psychologist of Arab-American heritage. This interview aired February 21, 2006 on Al-Jazeera TV.If you haven't seen this before, it is well worth the time to watch and listen.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-79965405634850138642008-01-08T13:24:00.000-05:002008-01-08T13:44:18.580-05:00

This is posted at the request of a Christian minister in Pakistan. It was delayed a couple of days because I wanted to be absolutely certain he wanted it posted here. Things are not going well in many places of the world and Pakistan is certainly one of the hot spots at present. Please read the following message and pray for Pakistan. There are devout Christians there. Bhutto was

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-11193118374055884032007-12-31T13:15:00.000-05:002007-12-31T13:46:50.053-05:00

As 2007 draws to a close and New Year's Eve celebrations will begin in the United States in just a few short hours, please take a moment to pray for Christians in Pakistan (and other areas where the church is persecuted).As you are aware, twice elected Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was slain last Thursday, December 27, by a suicide attacker as she campaigned to be elected a third time. Bhutto,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-72807875626776760622007-12-12T18:01:00.000-05:002007-12-12T18:36:58.221-05:00

I'm not going to apologize but my response to a "news" article I just read is hogwash!Please don't try to tell me that scientists have discovered the reason women don't tip over when carrying a baby is because womens' spines have evolved to be more flexible and supportive.If that is what they want to believe, that's their prerogative.I happen to believe the Bible is the word of the living God.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-19997567978657315842007-12-09T14:05:00.000-05:002007-12-09T14:12:24.148-05:00

You might not recognize these well-known proverbs, since they are only semi-well-known. The other half of each arises out of the cleverness of young minds. A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-82382622184068396052007-12-06T14:05:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:11:17.097-05:00

Why does Worcester Wreath Company donate thousands of wreaths every year for the graves at Arlington National Cemetery during the holidays? They put this video together to explain.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-40975741816222179502007-12-02T14:25:00.001-05:002007-12-02T14:30:24.983-05:00

Many of you have already seen this link in an email. Some of you have already sent a card. These cards were drawn by children and Xerox has made them available online for us to send to our service men and women overseas. Take a moment today to check out this site and send a card of your own today.Click on the link below -Let's Say Thanks to those who are protecting our freedom!

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-70618332124051038612007-11-30T13:37:00.000-05:002007-11-30T14:39:07.100-05:00

I don't remember hearing the Korean War called "The Forgotten War," but it is. Korean vets returned to a country which wanted to forget the sacrifices they made. Surviving American prisoners of war were vilified by returning fellow soldiers.Sherman Jones is one of the survivors of a massacre near Kujang-dong during the Korean War. I never heard his name or read of the Korean Death March or

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-40662369773457214742007-11-29T18:26:00.001-05:002007-11-30T10:26:03.839-05:00

Sorry, but this is not a happy story. This one is about the torture of a Beagle named Anne. A second Beagle, Buttercup, escaped with cuts to her neck and shoulder.I read a news article earlier and then someone sent me an email with a link to photos.. I'm not going to try to write a story, just post part of the email and the link and let you be the judge of whether you want to click on it. The

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-44381115252193399272007-11-28T14:51:00.001-05:002007-11-28T15:00:56.097-05:00

Stuart Shepard at Stoplight has an interesting angle to the Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas controversy. I like his thinking!You can view the video at Merry Tossmas.PS - Forgot to tell you to click on the red light to activate the video.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-39364014730661655952007-11-24T18:55:00.000-05:002007-11-24T19:20:47.307-05:00

A while back I read an introduction to Dream Mom's site on Poppy Q's blog. Now, Poppy Q is a cat living in New Zealand. You can tell this is a very loving home because it spills over into the stories.The same is true of Dream Mom's site. As you read the stories, you can feel the sadness of wondering how long her disabled son will be with her, but also the joy of caring for him 24/7.Her stories

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-66428321864690294982007-11-21T14:29:00.000-05:002007-11-21T15:04:58.332-05:00

Image by GIFAnimations.comWhether your day will be spent with family, friends, strangers, or even - for whatever reason - alone, count your blessings and have a Happy Thanksgiving! www.mercyandpercy.com/

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-10286732090613496432007-11-20T13:23:00.000-05:002007-11-20T13:30:00.418-05:00

This is an interesting map of global terrorism events and suspicious incidents.(Click on the link.) Global Incident Mapwww.mercyandpercy.com/

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-20570745693522135292007-11-19T18:54:00.000-05:002007-11-19T19:06:23.296-05:00

Yes, I know. Thanksgiving hasn't quite arrived yet, but I was sent a link to this video and before I lose it, I'm posting it.The song is called "It's Called Christmas With a Capital "C" and many of you will perhaps not be crazy about the music, but the gist of the message is true, no matter what the beat. The current popular expression of "Happy Holidays" just doesn't describe the majestic

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-14146283376436404092007-11-17T18:35:00.001-05:002007-11-17T19:00:18.819-05:00

The American justice system is often confusing and based more on -- well, we won't go there, at least not this time. But we are all aware that the American justice system is not perfect. However, there are worse legal systems in the world. Take this case, for example: A young woman in Saudi Arabia met a man to retrieve some photos. They were both kidnapped and gang-raped. She was sentenced to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-58164364558307242502007-11-16T19:40:00.000-05:002007-11-16T19:57:19.826-05:00

Remember that nerve-grating rendition of the National Anthem from the video where Senator Barack Obama, Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Hillary Clinton and Ruth Harkin were standing on a platform at the Tom Harkin's Iowa Steak Fry? In case you have forgotten it, you can refresh your memory at "Pledge of Allegiance." (And, yes, I know I mis-titled that story, but look how it worked out - now I

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-77096814523816306382007-11-16T17:14:00.000-05:002007-11-17T12:01:11.622-05:00

Update: Oops, the link I received was strictly for the audio and does not properly ID the source. The radio station has sent the link from which this audio should be accessed and I have made the change in the Logan's Calf link below. If you have already listened to the audio, please click on the Logan's Calf link again and you can not only read an inspiring message from Logan's mom, but you can

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-75487922818609573752007-11-15T14:19:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:25:30.334-05:00

Here's an interesting and fun site. You can improve your vocabulary while earning grains of rice - ten grains at a time - which are donated to help with the world hunger problem. While there, be sure to check out the Totals and read the FAQ and About pages too. The site is called Free Rice. www.mercyandpercy.com/

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-75703970640397745892007-11-14T22:10:00.000-05:002007-11-14T22:41:45.605-05:00

It was a sad day in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico when city employees took away pets by force and threats of eviction, and turned them over to a contractor hired - and well paid! - to deliver them to a shelter. The contractor, however, had the animals thrown alive from a bridge. Click here to read Pet Massacre.There was a worldwide response to this news - outrage!The news gets worse. This was not

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-29955196138057614762007-11-11T18:03:00.000-05:002007-11-11T19:07:57.496-05:00

Recent news reports claim that veterans comprise 25% of the homeless in the United States. That is 1 in 4 of the homeless. These surviving war heroes who risked life and limb - often sacrificing limbs, health and quality of life - are unable to integrate back into regular society for a variety of reasons.I would imagine that each story is different, yet essentially the same. The horrors of war

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-82500640126583910262007-11-06T12:07:00.000-05:002007-11-06T12:55:59.715-05:00

A friend sent a link to a story about a Polish woman named Irena Sendler. At great risk to her own life, she smuggled an astonishing number (2,500) of children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the last three months before its extermination."Many of the children's parents died in the Holocaust, but after the war ended, Irena Sendler worked diligently to find those children and return them to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-71062068112009090152007-11-04T16:05:00.000-05:002007-11-17T16:44:35.782-05:00

Hmmm. I have no idea why I titled this "Pledge of Allegiance" yesterday. I got it right in the story - the national anthem. Just goes to prove I am not perfect. But those who know me are already aware of that.I've heard from several that the rendition of the national anthem is terrible, something I already knew because I listened to it before posting it here. Sorry about that, but I can't

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-62143281959742187262007-11-03T15:12:00.000-04:002007-11-03T17:07:30.659-04:00

I have never seen a Gaither Homecoming video in its entirety. I finally saw a tiny portion of one several months ago when someone sent a link to a short song segment posted on YouTube. As I clicked on related song titles and watched other video snippets, I began to recognize some of the names associated with Bill and Gloria Gaither. There are so many uplifting and talented artists, but this

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-3703406146031693312007-11-02T11:59:00.001-04:002007-11-02T12:11:24.673-04:00

This is my chuckle and tale of the ridiculous for the day. City Commissioner Sam Adams is running for mayor in Portland, Oregon. Two radio personalities from KEX named Mark Mason and Dave Anderson purchased two domain names for Sam Adams to use - www.mayorsamadams.com (not active – he hasn’t been elected yet) and www.samadamsformayor.com. Unexpectedly, they received a name

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-15273858823160885272007-11-01T17:56:00.000-04:002007-11-01T18:32:43.178-04:00

Heaven forbid the day should ever come when I receive a questionnaire with my utility bill asking for my marital status, religion and sexual orientation. Honestly, would the answer to any of these questions help the sanitation company to roll away my trash can, empty it and replace it? Of course not!So, imagine the surprise of ninety-one year old Bill Burrow and other residents of Leeds,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-21767931432503215662007-10-31T19:42:00.001-04:002007-10-31T20:07:00.422-04:00

Yes, I know there is no such word as "Christiantology." So why am I using that for a title? Because things are not confused enough in Christianity today, but evidently now there are some Christian ministers who are seeking help for their congregations through the teachings of Scientology. (You can read the article for yourself by clicking here.)Excuse me, but Christianity was originally based

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-5245671360666286912007-10-23T21:17:00.000-04:002007-10-23T21:20:24.391-04:00

Tonight, I was pleased to find a song I used to love listening to on the radio. It’s called “My Name Is Lazarus” by Greater Vision. The story of Jesus calling Lazarus forth from death to life after 3 days in the tomb is one of encouragement. And so is the healing of a blind man. “He Saw It All” is by the Booth Brothers. You can listen to either song just by clicking on the song title.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-13311669832644244942007-10-21T18:05:00.000-04:002007-10-21T18:11:30.017-04:00

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. ~Abraham LincolnEarlier this month Berceloneta, Puerto Rico hired Animal Control Solution to clear three housing projects of pets after the city recently took over administration of the projects. Municipal workers surrounded the housing complexes and prevented anyone from leaving with a pet. Pets were

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-4771733382919588132007-10-19T15:17:00.000-04:002007-10-19T15:24:36.339-04:00

There has been a lot of information passed around in emails on Canada’s “free” health care. None of it has been complimentary to Canada. To read what complimentary things Canadian Health Care has to say about itself, click here. To get an entirely different view of the Canadian health care system, you can watch videos of actual cases where the system falters or fails. The easiest way to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-47886641971015941152007-10-18T13:01:00.000-04:002007-10-18T13:34:19.164-04:00

Sometimes I get the feeling from things I hear and read that many today believe God is lounging around in heaven, smiling and knitting Good Christian awards to hand out to anyone and everyone who has ever not kicked the cat and has done at least one good deed in life. (Multiple personal good deeds preferred but well-bred family connections count.)Okay, that's stretching things a bit, but you get

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-80726844899450511992007-10-18T11:36:00.000-04:002007-10-18T12:05:04.844-04:00

There is so much confusion and contradiction in Christianity today that newcomers to the faith - and even old-timers - can easily be led astray from the true gospel, as preached by Jesus and his apostles, into idolatry disguised and eloquently preached as Christianity. There are innumerable versions of the gospel message and religious how-to books and websites available. How can you recognize

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-28089348550253074592007-10-16T15:56:00.000-04:002007-10-16T16:04:40.129-04:00

When I hear the word euthanasia, I think of an animal in great pain and with no hope of recovery. I have a mental image of a tearful and loving - or at least a kind-hearted - owner holding the animal as a veterinarian gently injects it so as to end the animal’s suffering. Over the years, euthanasia has become the acceptable word used to describe killing animals at shelters. In a large

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-1389194306827222162007-10-16T13:47:00.000-04:002007-10-16T13:54:07.686-04:00

A friend sent a link to a testimonial video - a series of photographs - that tell an amazing death and life story of a mother and newborn baby. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch the video and then read the message directly below it. Click here to watch the video.www.mercyandpercy.com/

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-87181877182402238172007-10-15T18:10:00.000-04:002007-10-15T18:25:24.235-04:00

I was just listening to the song "Is There Anything I Can Do?" by Jeff and Sheri Easter and thinking, this should be one of the major themes of life, whether a person is a Christian or a non-Christian. Some needs only a close friend can fill, but sometimes God will send a stranger to help you through. So, whether your friend needs a hand or a stranger needs a friend .... is there anything you

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-83467408357089764782007-10-14T13:35:00.000-04:002007-10-14T14:00:22.188-04:00

Billie Sue Edwards Bates – January 2, 1943 – October 13, 2007Sue Bates died early Saturday morning. She will be buried next to her husband Ron (click here to read "Inasmuch, Ron") who died in late July of this year, in the village of Goloshei, Romania. "Missionary, wife, mother to four sons, 'Mama Sue' to hundreds of God’s poor young lambs, Sue Bates came to Romania seventeen years ago with her

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-52491955588637018582007-10-04T13:23:00.000-04:002007-10-04T13:27:13.076-04:00

In case you don’t know what a dunderhead is, keep reading and you will figure it out. I created this award after learning Stone Mountain Park in Georgia was building Coca Cola Stone Mountain. This is nothing more than a great mountain of snow – in 80 degree weather, no less. The state has just endured a summer of tough watering restrictions because of drought conditions in the state.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-5027118466113764482007-10-03T14:37:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:42:44.704-04:00

I am not a big PETA fan, but a friend forwarded a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) newsletter today in which PETA claims Michael Vick not only visited them but returned to take an “8-hour course in empathy and animal protection.” And he returned again to take the test. (I assume he passed the exam.) Now, according to PETA, this does not change its stance on Vick doing jail

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-3140220507433837282007-09-30T18:14:00.000-04:002007-09-30T18:19:45.572-04:00

Now here is a bear rescue you won’t want to miss. There are 3 links listed to the same photos with slightly different write-ups because news stories sometimes are archived and disappear within a few days and this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime rescues. Telegraph.co.ukSeattlepi.comNevada Appeal The ability of men to come up with innovative ways to overcome a problem or meet a need is

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-65291524838605523072007-09-29T18:54:00.000-04:002007-09-29T18:59:17.914-04:00

Tanya Head. It is sad to read the recent news story of Tanya Head, who is accused of posing for the past six years as a 9/11 survivor. My question is, if Head is not who she says she is (even her name is now in doubt), why has it taken six years to figure this out? On the surface, it would seem she might have been drawn to the attention and status her survivor’s claim accorded her.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-77045296613184753372007-09-27T23:35:00.000-04:002007-09-27T23:42:05.140-04:00

I have no sympathy for anyone who would tie one or more dogs in the yard and allow them to die at the end of a chain, without food, water, or medical care. Anti-tethering laws are popping up here and there across the nation and gaining momentum. Chaining a dog outside is inhumane and can lead to aggression. Consider this; would you want to spend your life on a chain that constricts your ability

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-53738467768186112862007-09-18T14:17:00.000-04:002007-09-18T14:21:24.900-04:00

You can add another reason to your list of why over-imbibing disconnects your brain cells from reality.First of all, I have doubts about the mentality of anyone who would keep a snake as a pet, and I know a number of people would argue against me on this subject, but I stand firm on this point. And here is a good example.An Oregon man had a few beers with friends, opened his mouth and inserted

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-47246681478591574512007-09-15T20:27:00.000-04:002007-09-15T20:47:38.398-04:00

A tribute to my mother, who passed away one year ago today.TOMORROW HAS COME By Janice Price How swiftly do the years flow by (comparing now with then).The hands that rocked my cradle then, now barely hold a pen.The feet that paced the floor with me are sore and wracked with pain. The sturdy legs that climbed the stairs reluctantly abstain. A stroke, some falls, a shattered hip – all things

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-82036000708808730582007-09-12T21:17:00.000-04:002007-10-12T13:51:29.629-04:00

Hardly anyone in the United States today does not know who Michael Vick is. He has come to symbolize public outrage against the bloodthirsty and criminal “sport” of dogfighting. He is not, however, the first sports figure to be involved. More than one black sports player has expressed astonishment at Vick’s arrest and defended him. After all, dogfighting abounds in their home state. Well,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-57686547368938024712007-09-08T23:12:00.000-04:002007-09-17T15:47:36.853-04:00

Just over a month ago, Sheriff Butch Conway offered a reward of $10,000 – from his own pocket, mind you – for information leading to the arrest and conviction of dogfighters in Gwinnette County, Georgia. Way to Go, Sheriff! Georgia has the most deplorable dogfighting laws in the country. Law enforcement has shown little interest in pursuing these lawbreakers because little or nothing

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-27173047408396068592007-08-12T21:27:00.000-04:002007-08-12T21:34:23.710-04:00

I never heard of the Yahoo group before the other day when a welcome-to-the-group email arrived. Complete your Yahoo! Groups account: Your email address has been added to the email list of a Yahoo! Group. To gain access to all of your group's web features (previous messages, photos, files, calendar, etc.) and easier control of your message delivery options, we highly recommend that you

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-56039327394710255832007-08-10T17:42:00.000-04:002007-08-10T17:45:39.983-04:00

After reading an email about a unique young man, I found his website, read a bit and watched a video or two. He has an amazing story and ministry. Nick Vujicic was born without limbs. That alone makes him stand out in a crowd. Add to that his enthusiasm in service to the Lord and he is indeed unique. His motto is, “From life without limbs to life without limits.” Visit his website,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-68151120519363223222007-08-03T13:36:00.000-04:002007-08-03T13:41:37.718-04:00

It is virtually impossible to avoid reading or hearing about the collapse of the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis on Wednesday during rush hour. It is also impossible to not be emotionally affected by the extent of the damage and the number of people involved. The Engebretsen family, Ronald, Jessica and Ann, have been interviewed several times. First, they were hopeful that wife and mother

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-73582140640235907022007-07-31T18:28:00.000-04:002007-10-14T13:34:36.452-04:00

There are those who talk, those that write, and those who act. Ron and Sue Bates have been among those who act for the street children, orphans, and homeless of Romania for over 15 years. Let’s face it, many of us who live in the United States are so spoiled by modern conveniences that we would rather “minister” via a website or blog than to get our hands dirty helping others or to pass on the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-7356941640182534602007-07-12T14:54:00.000-04:002007-07-12T14:56:55.349-04:00

I read the story of the miracle of Patsy’s healing from herpes simplex encephalitis, a virus that attacks the brain, in the newspaper yesterday morning and checked out the website as soon as I sat down at the computer. God does not answer every prayer for healing in the same manner. On some occasions a patient might be immediately and miraculously healed. Sometimes, despite prayers and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-28234889263653280072007-07-03T10:02:00.000-04:002007-07-03T10:04:57.757-04:00

What a beautiful morning! The sun is shining. The sky is clear. The birds are singing and there is a spring in my step. That’s what you assumed I was going to say, isn’t it? Well, it’s not. The sky is overcast and dreary. If the birds are singing, they have turned the volume to “mute.” The spring in my step broke years ago. But when I walked the dogs earlier this morning,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-54469252439894619102007-06-04T15:36:00.000-04:002007-06-04T15:42:07.803-04:00

I am of the firm opinion that if God intended for me to roll down the sidewalk while standing on my feet, I would have been born with wheels. Birds fly, fish swim and I walk. That’s why God created feet. So I am not surprised to read of the staggering injuries occurring to children who wear the latest style of footwear: Roller shoes. (Whatever happened to roller skates?) I believe if

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11491354384482196226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291167.post-7930571536975308942007-06-01T22:49:00.000-04:002007-06-01T22:50:58.330-04:00

I was taking photographs of a couple’s new modular home, still in two sections, when close to noon, the husband announced, “My wife went out to the car about 10:45 and everything was all right, but when she was ready to leave for work, the driver’s side window was broken.” I thought he was joking at first. I hoped he was joking. My car was parked next to hers on their lawn in front of their

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Dalkeith High School in Midlothian, Scotland hasn’t been used in years, but the lights still burn. The local citizens burn too. The lights are on to protect potential intruders from injury on the property and the residents foot the bill. (You can read the story here.) This reminds me of some of the absurd laws being passed in America. Expecting a burglar? Be sure to set out coke and

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With Memorial Day approaching, I decided to research the origin of the Buddy Poppy, the red flower which is distributed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was surprised to learn it has a long history, The red poppy was immortalized as a symbol of the sacrifice of battle through a poem written in Ypres (now known as Ieper), Belgium by a Canadian Army physician. In Flanders Fieldsby

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Some companies think their customers, or potential customers, are completely clueless. If you believe otherwise, consider the following story, and, remember, just about anyone you or I know could rattle off at least one similar example. I switched from dial-up to DSL two years ago and the contract price has been reasonable, based on local and long distance service with the company. My DSL

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Imagine a scene where you stop to help a stranded motorist. You would not ordinarily stop for a stranger but this man is wearing a familiar uniform and you recognize him from a photo in the local newspaper. Without a word, he roughly pushes you out of the way, tosses your groceries onto the highway and quickly transfers his own groceries from his car into yours. He then yanks the keys out of your

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A recent newspaper article told the story of a special bond between Jeremy and his 195-pound Great Dane, Connor. Jeremy has two other dogs, but what makes the story of Jeremy and Connor newsworthy is that Jeremy was born with one handicapped arm and Connor is deaf – possibly born that way. Jeremy communicates with Connor through sign language. The dog knows approximately ten signed

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