The true measure of a man is not in how he changes others, rather how others change because of him

If that don't take the cake.....the mortgage cake

Seeded on Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:50 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

During the Great Depression, people sold apples in the streets to get enough money for their next meal.

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"In God We Trust" : keep it or kick it?

Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT

The current great debate (sarc) is whether or not "in God we trust" should be removed from federal currency. We've heard all the arguments, but let's take a different approach.

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Let's go to school and get grades for growing pot and blowing glass pipes !

Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT

Yep, you heard me right, now you can get a trade school degree in growing (medical) marajuana and blowing glass pipes and bongs. Best of all...it's legal. As stated on their website; "Our 13-week semester classes meet once a week for two hours.

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Diners Club International credit card company has a new promotion: buy a bride with your credit card and pay in interest free installments!

Seeded on Mon Jun 8, 2009 6:55 PM EDT ()

Mail order brides are not only extremely vulnerable to human trafficking, but also domestic violence, abuse, rape, and exploitation.

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You can learn so much from a T shirt

Sun Jun 7, 2009 12:36 PM EDT

It's remarkable what you can learn from a T-shirt; unusual facts, philosophy, truisms - a plethora of information walking down the street. from a tee shirt Shirt Reads on Front:

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It's All About The Balls

Mon Jun 1, 2009 7:08 PM EDT

There's no denying that sports are an integral part of American life. We play them, watch them on TV and bet on the outcomes. We even have networks devoted to sports. What is this obsession we have with sports and what is it with those balls?

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The Republican rules of Acquisition (with apologies to Gene Rodenberry)

Tue May 26, 2009 10:54 PM EDT

1) Once you have their money, never give it back. 2) You can't cheat an honest customer, but it never hurts to try. 3) Never buy anything for more than is absolutely necessary. 4) Greed is eternal. 5) If you can't break a contract, bend it.

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A Soldier's Prayer

Sun May 24, 2009 6:05 PM EDT

This combat soldier's prayer, Who has served his time in Hell, Is may we learn the lessons of war well, That we not doom future generations, The same old tales of horror to tell, To endure what in youth they see mistakenly as glory. Oh God, do not let our children Repeat t …

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Happy Memorial Day

Thu May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT

Grill some burgers drink a few beers get a little squirrelly have some fun

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Supply And Demand

Wed May 20, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

It was hot; sticky hot. The flies, gnats and mosquitoes only made it worse. Already mid-morning but the sunlight still doesn't penetrate the canopy; it never does, but that's just the way it is here.

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Support Legislation To End Child Marriages

Wed May 20, 2009 8:50 PM EDT

This was recieved by E-Mail today Child marriage may seem far removed from the lives of most Americans, but it's an abusive reality throughout much of the world.

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My Lunch Date

Mon May 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT

Sometimes after a particularly stressful morning it's nice to take a little time and have lunch with a friend in the park. A light snack, some idle chatter. Unwinding and relaxing. I thought today would be a good day for such an escape and I'd like you to meet my friend.

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The Eyes Have It : More Photoshop

Sat May 16, 2009 10:50 PM EDT

For others like myself out there that a drawn to the eyes and use Photoshop or Painshop pro I've put together a short example of a layering trick that comes in handy.

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A Little Fun With Photoshop

Wed May 13, 2009 12:46 AM EDT

this is just a simple layered image that was fun to do.

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The Edge Of Eternity

Sun May 10, 2009 11:24 PM EDT

Just a simple image. A.MACARTHUR posted some wonderful images that broke me out of my creative block. Hope you enjoy.

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The Ultimate Burger

Sun May 10, 2009 10:37 PM EDT

OK, everybody has their own version of the ultimate burger. This is mine. It may not be any better than yours, but then again, it's awful tasty. Recipe makes 8 – 12 oz or 5 – 1 lb burgers

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Correctional Officers Fired After Stun Gun Used On Children

Seeded on Sun May 10, 2009 11:21 AM EDT (tampabay.com)
Seeded by maddad (Clipped by D DeMilo)

A Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman say a sergeant and a lieutenant at two correctional facilities have been fired after complaints of the use of stun guns on children that were visiting for Take Our Children to Work Day last month.

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Three accused of human trafficking

Seeded on Sun May 10, 2009 11:18 AM EDT (St. Petersburg Times > Local News)
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Three accused of human trafficking Three people were arrested Sunday in connection with what the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office called a human trafficking operation.

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Memoir: I Am The Victim of a Home Burglary; Won't Be Around As Much For A While

Sun May 10, 2009 9:25 AM EDT
By Scott (Scoop) Butki (Clipped by D DeMilo)

This is going to be short and to the point. No jokes today. In fact no seeds today (with one exception) and for at least the next two or three days.

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Dancing With The Devil

Sun May 10, 2009 8:58 AM EDT

It's like in chess, first you strategically place all of your pieces. Then, when the timing's right, checkmate.

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Children Caught In The Crossfire In Pakistan

Seeded on Fri May 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Shaista, a terrified 11-year-old girl from the Swat Valley, was lying in a hospital bed in Mardan's ill-equipped health center on Friday.

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Study suggests kids can 'recover' from autism

Seeded on Fri May 8, 2009 5:07 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

A small study suggests that at least 10 percent of children with autism overcome the disorder by age 9 - most of them after undergoing years of intensive behavioral therapy.

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The Children Of Reciprosity (repost)

Thu May 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT

It's funny how most of us feel we're sitting on the top of the world. Sure, we complain and we gripe but, for the most part we're happy with our lot in life and wouldn't want it to change.

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A Not So Random Act Of Kindness (repost)

Thu May 7, 2009 8:43 PM EDT

A random act of kindness is such a wonderful thing. Regardless of your belief, or lack of, regardless your reasons; whether following your beliefs or tradition or simply because it's the right thing to do, you always come away feeling really good.

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