Happy Birthday: Kellye Epperson!!!
Happy Anniversary: Rob and Betty Taylor!!!
BIRTHDAYS: Mordecai Brown, 1876; Fannie Hurst, 1889; Jack Anderson, 1922; Ed Emberley (children's illustrator), 1931; John LeCarre, 1931; Peter Max, 1937; John Lithgow, 1945; Jeannie C. Riley, 1945; Bradley Lee Daugherty, 1965; Amy Carter, 1967.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
On this date in 1605 Sir Thomas Browne was born in London. He was the man who wrote, "There is no road or ready way to virtue" and "Charity begins at home". Another of his more famous quotes was that "The whole world was made for man."
On this date in 1744 the Earl of Sandwich, "inventor" of the sandwich, told friends in London, "Sandwiches should be eaten with a civilized swallow, not a barbarous bolt."
On this date in 1752 Benjamin Franklin "proved" that lightning is electricity.
On this
date in 1781 Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, effectively
ending the Revolutionary War. The event was celebrated in the following
song: Lord Cornwallis's Surrender
Here's
a health to great Washington,
And
his brave army too,
And
likewise to our worthy Greene,
To him
much honor's due.
May
we subdue those English troops,
And
clear the Eastern shore,
That
we may live in peace, my boys,
While
wars they are no more.
On this date in 1814 the Star-Spangled Banner was sung for the first time, in Baltimore, Md.
On this date in 1860 Grace Bedell, an 11-year-old, advised President Lincoln to grow a beard -- arguing that because "...your face is so thin..." and "...the ladies like whiskers." After the election, Lincoln stopped in Westfield, N.Y. to meet his young adviser.
On this date in 1936 H.R. Elkins, a reporter for THE NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM completed an 18.5-day trip around the world.
On this date in 1873 Football rules were formulated in New York City.
On this date in 1899 Robert Goddard, at 17, began to speculate in his journal about a spaceship that could travel to Mars.
On this date in 1983, commenting on his ex-wife-to-be Joanna's demand for $220,000 in monthly support payments, Johnny Carson said: "I heard from my cat's lawyer. My cat wants $12,000 a week for Tender Vittles."
On this date in 1983 the U.S. Senate passed a bill making the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a federal holiday.
On this date in 1987 the stock marked dropped 508 points, the biggest one-day plunge in history, with an estimated total loss of $503 billion.
On this date in 1987 George Steinbrenner fired Lou Piniella and named Billy Martin manager of the Yankees for the fifth time.
MEANINGLESS FACTS: Rab Hamilton of Kyle, Sctoland wore 3 hats one on top of another every day for 42 years... The Amazon River at its mouth is wider than the Hudson River is long... In a traffic court action in Dothan, AL W.C. Farmer was the Judge, J.F. Farmer was the defendant, L.A. Farmer, Jr. the prosecutor, and J.H. Farmer the defense attorney. Believe it, or not.
TRIVIA: In the Bible, what was the penalty for working on the Sabbath?
A nice Friday quote -- "It is wonderful to be despised, if, deep down, we know we are right" (Pierre Elliott Trudeau) 1919-2000.
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From "Biblical Messenger," the weekly bulletin of 9th & Main church of Christ, edited by Leroy Sedgwick. To subscribe (free of charge) email him at: [email protected] Even Though…
Even though all have sinned (Romans 3:23)...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
Even though all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)...God has called us, though the Gospel, to share in His glory (2 Thessalonians 2:14).
Even though the wages of sin is death...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).
Even though there is none righteous, not even one (Romans 3:10)...if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9).
Even though the soul who sins will die (Ez. 18:4)...the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, has set me free from the Law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). Perry Jinkerson Via the Lamplighter Sweetwater, TX
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Thanks to AB: NOTE: The compiler of this list is biased in favor of the USA. I am an American! I make no apologies for being pro-USA. And, I hope you enjoy the following --
THIS SAYS IT ALL!!!!!
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma School officials remove "God Bless America" signs from schools in fear that someone might be offended.
Channel 12 News in Long Island, New York, orders flags removed from the newsroom and red, white, and blue ribbons removed from the lapels of reporters. Why? Management did not want to appear biased and felt that our nations flag might give the appearance that "they lean one way or another".
Berkeley, California bans U.S. Flags from being displayed on city fire trucks because they didn't want to offend anyone in the community.
In an "act of tolerance" the head of the public library at Florida Gulf Coast University ordered all "Proud to be an American" signs removed so as to not offend international students.
I, for one, am quite disturbed by these actions of so-called American citizens; and I am tired of this nation worrying about whether or not we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled in New York and Washington D.C. when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America. In fact, our country's population is almost entirely comprised of descendants of immigrants; however, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some native Americans, need to understand. First of all, it is not our responsibility to continually try not to offend you in any way. This idea of America being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language, and our own lifestyle. This culture, called the "American Way" has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. Our forefathers fought, bled, and died at places such as Bunker Hill, Antietam, San Juan, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Korea, and Vietnam.
We speak English, not Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society- learn our language!
"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some off-the-wall, Christian, Right Wing, political slogan - it is our national motto. It is engraved in stone in the House of Representatives in our Capitol and it is printed on our currency. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation; and this is clearly documented throughout our history. If it is appropriate for our motto to be inscribed in the halls of our highest level of Government, then it is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. God is in our pledge, our National Anthem, nearly every patriotic song, and in our founding documents. We honor His birth, death, and resurrection as holidays, and we turn to Him in prayer in times of crisis. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture and we are proud to have Him.
We are proud of our heritage and those who have so honorably defended our freedoms. We celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day. We have parades, picnics, and barbecues where we proudly wave our flag. As an American, I have the right to wave my flag, sing my national anthem, quote my national motto, and cite my pledge whenever and wherever I choose. If the Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. The American culture is our way of life, our heritage, and we are proud of it. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. We are Americans, like it or not, this is our country, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express this opinion about our government, culture, or society, and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great American freedom, the right to leave. Barry Loudermilk
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ANSWER: The penalty for working Saturdays was death -- Exodus 31:14 -- "Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people."
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Good Morning: It's Saturday October 20, 2001!
It's National Pizza Month!!! I don't know who started it, but it seems like a really good idea to me...
BIRTHDAYS: Sir Christopher Wren (English architect), 1632; John Dewey (American philosopher and educator), 1859; Charles Ives, 1874; Sir James Chadwick (English physicist who discovered the neutron), 1891; Arlene Francis, 1908; Art Buchwald, 1925; Dr. Joyce Brothers, 1928; Mickey Mantle, 1931; Keith Hernandez, 1953.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
On this date in 1792 President George Washington, writing a letter in which he made some observations about the causes of the world's troubles, wrote: "Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought to be deprecated."
On this date in 1873 P.T. Barnum opened "The Greatest Show On Earth" at the Hippodrome in New York City.
On this date in 1910 a cork-center baseball was used for the first time in a World Series.
On this date in 1944 General Douglas MacArthur proved to be a man of his word as he and thousands of troops returned to the Philippines.
On this date in 1945 Chester Nimitz received his diploma from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas -- probably the first and only high school graduate to receive his diploma in a fleet admiral's uniform. The 60-year-old Nimitz, commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet during World War II, had skipped the last years of high school to enter the U.S. Naval Academy at age 15.
On this date in 1964 (the year of my birth) Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, died at the age of 90.
On this date in 1967 Roger Patterson photographed what he claimed was Bigfoot. No comment.
On this date in 1973 President Richard Nixon fired the special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox, Attorney General Elliot Richardson, and Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus. Marking the beginning of the end of president Nixon's presidency, this has been called by many the "Saturday night massacre".
MEANINGLESS FACTS: Klein Erzgebirge, near Oederan, Germany, is listed as a "regular town" -- yet it consists only of miniature reproductions of historic structures... John Ryhorchuk of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and his 12 brothers all worked for the same railroad... The Ribbon Fish has antennai 5 times as long as its body. Believe it, or not.
TRIVIA: According to the Bible (a book, by the way, with which I always agree), who was the first blacksmith?
One to think about for Saturday -- "The biggest difference between time and space is that you can't reuse time" (Merrick Furst).
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From our Archives -- From a friend:
"A man once counseled his son that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his cornflakes every morning. The son did this religiously, and lived to the age of 93. When he died, he left 14 children, 28 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and a 15-foot hole in the wall of the crematorium."
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From AndyChapps: Just Think About This!
** "He's
no failure. He's not dead yet!" -- William Lloyd George
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"When you work, work. When you play, play. Don't mix the two." -- Jim Rohn
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There are two kinds of light-the glow that illumines, and the glare that
obscures. - James Thurber
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Don't stop the parade to pick up a dime.
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There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and cats.
- Albert Schweitzer
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The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream.
- Harry Kemp
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The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
- Albert Einstein
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After a snowstorm, everybody's lawn looks the same.
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** A
clean conscience makes a soft pillow.
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** Worry
is the darkroom in which "negatives" are developed.
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** You
can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
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** Be
as friendly to the janitor as you are to the chairman of the board.
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From the SUSQUEHANNA SENTINEL, edited by C. Johnson (to subscribe to the email version, email bro. Johnson at [email protected]) -- RESPECTABLE SCIENCE GIVES EVIDENCE OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
In 1898 radium was discovered by Madame Curie. It was discovered that radium and all other radioactive substances are continually giving off radiation at an enormous rate. As uranium decomposes, giving off helium, the substance that is left is radium. The disintegration continues in radium, until the end result is the element lead.
This, along with the fact that there is now no new uranium coming into existence, shows that there was a beginning sometime. The radioactive elements today have not been in existence long enough to have run their course, otherwise there would be no uranium, no radium, just helium and lead. There was a creation, thus a Creator.
Also, the scientist continually speaks of natural law. He speaks of the "law of gravity," "the law of inertia," etc. There is also a "law" which states that "Life can come only from pre-existing life." This is called the "law of biogenesis." All life, both plant and animal, came from pre-existing life and that pre-existing life is God. The scientist speaks of natural law, but there can be no law without a lawgiver. The Bible tells us who gave the laws by which our universe is governed. "And GOD said..." (Gen. 1:11-12, 24).
Possibly, the strongest argument of all is that of the sun, God’s timepiece. Man has made timepieces costing vast sums of money, some so accurate that they keep near perfect time; yet he has never fashioned a timepiece that did not occasionally have to be adjusted a few seconds from time to time. By what is correct time measured? By the sun, the master clock, the always perfect timekeeper. If I show you a watch and I tell you that it had no maker... the springs, gears, an cogs just happened together by accident, you would think I was absolutely crazy. My wrist watch is absolute proof that somewhere there is a watchmaker.
"For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God" (Heb. 3:4). --CRJ
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Another
from AndyChapps: office advice
If it
rings, answer it. Talk kindly.
If it clanks, call the repairman.
If it whistles, ignore it.
If it is a friend, take a break.
If it is the boss, look busy.
If it talks, take notes.
If it is handwritten, type it.
If it is typed, copy it.
If it is copied, file it.
If it
is Friday, forget it!
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Still another from AndyChapps: What Happened To your Car??
A man bumps into a friend and sees that his friend's car is a total mess and covered with leaves, grass, branches, dirt and blood.
He asks his friend, "What's happened to your car?"
"Well," the friend responds, "I ran into a lawyer."
"OK," says the man, "that explains the blood. But what about the leaves, the grass, the branches and the dirt?"
"Well, I had to chase him all the way through the park..."
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Thanks to BC: Thought --
"This thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."
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ANSWER: According to Genesis 4:22, Tubal-cain was the first blacksmith -- "And Zillah, she also bare Tubal-cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron:..."
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Good Morning: It's Sunday October 21, 2001!
Happy Birthday: Boots McNeil!!!
Happy Birthday: Charlotte Jones!!!
October is Apple Month! Sounds like a juicy-good idea to me...
BIRTHDAYS: Samuel Taylor Coleride, 1772; Samuel Francis Smith (American poet who wrote the words to the patriotic song "America"), 1808; Alfred Nobel (Sweedish manufacturer, philanthropist, and inventor of dynamite), 1833; conductor Sir Georg Solti, 1912; Dizzy Gillespie, 1917; composer Sir Malcolm Arnold, 1921; Whitey Ford, 1928; Elvin Bishop, 1942; Janet Ahlberg (children's author), 1944; Carrie Fisher, 1956; George Bell, 1959.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
On this date in 1520 Ferdinand Magellan entered the strait now called the Strait of Magellan.
On this date in 1800 America's first visual telegraph line was built. It was a network of signaling devices on hilltop platforms spaced about 15 miles apart, used to transmit shipping news from Martha's Vineyard to Boston. It was another fifty years before messages were actually transmitted over wire.
On this date in 1805 Britain's Lord Horatio Nelson defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar but was mortally wounded.
On this date in 1833 Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Among other things, he invented dynamite! He also left his fortune for the establishment of the Nobel Prizes for the advancement of the peaceful arts and sciences, including the fine art of peace itself.
On this date in 1879 Edison's brightest idea came to light as he invented the first practical incandescent electric light bulb.
On this date in 1929 New York City established the first air ambulance service.
On this date in 1959 the Guggenheim Museum, New York City's famous modern art museum, opened.
On this date in 1976 5 Nobel Prizes -- in chemistry, economics, literature, medicine, and physics -- were awarded to Americans.
MEANINGLESS FACTS: Alapur, a community in Budaun, India, was given to a poet named Ala-be-Hawa for writing this tribute to his emperor: "For in slaying lions he excelled as much as the wolf in killing sheep" 1307... Jehan Filz de Roy de France Duc de Brry (1340-1416), brother of King Charles V of France, built a residence for every letter in his name -- a total of 31 castles... St. Peters Church in Dorchester, Mass., was constructed entirely of stone quarried from the spot on which it stands. Believe it, or not.
TRIVIA: Where is the only place the word "leisure" is used in the Bible?
Here is one for "keeping things simple" -- "It seems to me that the soul, when alone with itself and speaking to itself, uses only a small number of words, none of them extraordinary." (Paul Valéry).
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From our Archives -- From aGrinaDay:
A blonde was flying to New York with a ticket for the Coach Section. She looks at the seats in coach and then looks into the forward cabin at the first-class seats. Seeing that the first-class seats appear to be much larger and more comfortable, she moves forward to the last empty one. The flight attendant checks her ticket and tells the woman that her seat is in coach. The blonde replies, "I'm young, blonde and beautiful, and I'm going to sit here all the way to New York. Flustered, the flight attendant goes to the cockpit and informs the captain of the blonde problem. The captain goes back and tells the woman that her assigned seat is in coach. Again, the blonde replies, "I'm young, blonde and beautiful, and I'm going to sit here all the way to New York." The captain doesn't want to cause a commotion, and so returns to the cockpit to discuss the blonde problem with the co-pilot. The co-pilot says that he has a blonde girlfriend, and that he can take care of the problem. He then goes back and briefly whispers something in the blonde's ear. She immediately gets up, says "Thank you so much," hugs the co-pilot, and rushes back to her seat in the coach section. The pilot and flight attendant, who were watching with rapt attention, together ask the co-pilot what he had said to the woman. He replies, "I just told her that the First Class section isn't going to New York."
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From Stan Kegel -- Dragnet
It seems that the LAPD just got on the internet. Chosen to coordinate this feat was none other than Sgt. Joe Friday. After one week he had to give a presentation explaining Usenet to all the officers.
At the presentation, one woman stated, "You seem to know so much about this stuff, Joe. Did you really read all those postings?"
To which he replied: "Just the FAQs, Ma'am."
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From the SUSQUEHANNA SENTINEL (write brother C. Johnson at [email protected] to subscribe) --
DID YOU EVER HEAR OF A MAN...
Who preferred to drown rather than get into a boat with a hypocrite? (Yet some prefer to be eternally lost rather than come into the Lord’s church because they know some professed members who are hypocrites.)
Who quit going to the movies because the manager failed to speak to him? (Yet some quit attending worship assemblies because someone failed to speak to them.)
Who always quit his job on the second day because he made a mistake on the first? (Yet some forsake the Lord because of an embarrassing mistake they made as beginning Christians.)
Who refused to eat because he could not understand completely how it could give him physical strength? (Yet some will not study their Bible because they do not understand how it can give them spiritual strength.)
Who refused to pay his taxes because he "was not good enough"? (Yet some will not perform their heavenly citizenship duties -- give of their means, eat the Lord’s supper, etc., because they "are not good enough.")
Who never made any kind of promise to anyone because he was afraid he could not hold out? (Yet some will not become Christians or commit themselves as Christians because they are afraid they cannot hold out.)
Who scorned an invitation to have an audience with the President of the United States because he would have to give up some of his friends? (Yet some scorn the opportunity of becoming one with God and Christ because they would lose of their worldly friends.)
Who failed to improve himself in any way because he was afraid some might laugh at him? (Yet some will not apply themselves as Christians -- teaching a class, leading a prayer, making a talk -- that they may grow spiritually because someone might laugh at them. Some will not become Christians because they are afraid someone will laugh at them.)
--author unknown
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From Stan Kegel -- Pun Intended...
Little Johnny and his father are playing with toy cars. His father has the police car and pretends to pull over the car that Little Johnny is playing with.
"Do you have a drivers license?" asks his father.
"No," says Little Johnny.
"Are you resisting arrest?" his father asks?
Little Johnny hesitates before he says, "No, I'm not sleepy yet."
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ANSWER: Mark 6:31 -- "And he (Jesus) said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat."
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