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Sunday, December 31, 2006
Fans and stars mourn godfather of soul
By DOUG GROSS, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. -
More than 8,500 James Brown fans filled an arena bearing his name Saturday in a final, joyful farewell to the singer that seemed as fitting for a civil rights leader as for "The Godfather of Soul."
Mourners returned to Brown's hometown to pay tribute to the musician, who some fans also considered a political figure.
"'I'm black and I'm proud' was the most influential black slogan of the 1960s," said fan Maynard Eaton, referring to the chorus of the Brown standard "Say It Loud."
We come to thank God for James Brown, because only God could have made a James Brown possible," said Sharpton, a longtime Brown confidant who also spoke at a boisterous ceremony Thursday at the famed Apollo Theater in New York and a private service Friday.
Brown, 73, died of heart failure Dec. 25 in Atlanta while hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. Jesse Jackson said Saturday that Brown had "upstaged Santa on Christmas Day."
Michael Jackson, whose arrival sparked a roar from the crowd, bowed before the casket and shared a hug with Sharpton just as Brown's latest backup band, the Soul Generals, started to play.
"James Brown is my greatest inspiration," the pop star told mourners, adding that when he was a child, his mother would wake him, regardless of the hour, whenever Brown was on TV.
"When I saw him move, I was mesmerized," Jackson said. "I knew that's what I wanted to do for the rest of my life because of James Brown."
The service was followed by a private burial.
Brown's hits, such as "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," inspired generations of soul, funk, disco, rock and rap artists.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -
More than 8,500 James Brown fans filled an arena bearing his name Saturday in a final, joyful farewell to the singer that seemed as fitting for a civil rights leader as for "The Godfather of Soul."
Mourners returned to Brown's hometown to pay tribute to the musician, who some fans also considered a political figure.
"'I'm black and I'm proud' was the most influential black slogan of the 1960s," said fan Maynard Eaton, referring to the chorus of the Brown standard "Say It Loud."
We come to thank God for James Brown, because only God could have made a James Brown possible," said Sharpton, a longtime Brown confidant who also spoke at a boisterous ceremony Thursday at the famed Apollo Theater in New York and a private service Friday.
Brown, 73, died of heart failure Dec. 25 in Atlanta while hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. Jesse Jackson said Saturday that Brown had "upstaged Santa on Christmas Day."
Michael Jackson, whose arrival sparked a roar from the crowd, bowed before the casket and shared a hug with Sharpton just as Brown's latest backup band, the Soul Generals, started to play.
"James Brown is my greatest inspiration," the pop star told mourners, adding that when he was a child, his mother would wake him, regardless of the hour, whenever Brown was on TV.
"When I saw him move, I was mesmerized," Jackson said. "I knew that's what I wanted to do for the rest of my life because of James Brown."
The service was followed by a private burial.
Brown's hits, such as "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," inspired generations of soul, funk, disco, rock and rap artists.
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Thursday, December 14, 2006
Quarters 2
The quarters back again, using his girlfriend as a prop...
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Monday, December 11, 2006
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Sunday, December 10, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Fitness freak.. Hilarious.. Massive maan
This is somethinn....on days when you feel a little overweight.. have a dig at this one..it would surely make you feel better... video courtesy : Dagadt nő nyomja a gyaloglást :) Van ez a sok szar reklám, ahol jó nők edzenek, és vegyük meg a terméket. ! She's a big one ! www.be-dumb.com
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Check this out..dude !!
PS.. Please treat this photograph as light humor and it is not meant to offend anybody.
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Thursday, November 09, 2006
The difference between a psychiatrist and a prostitute
What’s the difference between a psychiatrist and a prostitute?
About $20 !
About $20 !
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Multiple personality and sex
What do you ask a multiple personality sufferer after sex?
Well, was it good for you guys, too ??
Well, was it good for you guys, too ??
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Reverse Search, Address And Phone Lookup
If you need to locate someone nowadays, all you need to have is their phone number
Mainly because, there is an address and phone lookup, where you can look up anyone by phone or address. With this you can get access to data from thousands of sources, public and private, quickly and conveniently right to your screen.
By taking advantage of the many online tools, some of them, which are free, you can do a reverse phone number search and find the name and address of the person that you are looking for.
A few years back, the only people who had access to such information were licensed to private investigators, police detectives and the federal government.
A simple search for reverse cellular phone lookup today, will produce thousands of results. And it is easy to keep a record of these best reverse phone lookup websites.
If you wish to bookmark more than one site on reverse phone lookup, all you need to do is to create a folder called reverse phone lookup in favorites, where relevant bookmarks relating to reverse cellular phone lookup and othere related reverse searches such as address and reverse phone lookup can be stored.
Of course, the first thing you need to do is to determine whether or not the phone number of the person is a landline or a cell phone number. You can do this using Fonefinder.net, which is a free tool that allows you to quickly find this out.
It's quite incredible, this phone lookup and reverse search.
Reverse search by cell phones can also give information about adoption records, arrest records, attorney records, background checks, bankruptcy records, background records, civil records, legal records, court records, civil records, credit reports, criminal files, correctional files and criminal indictments. It also helps to locate people, their public records, reverse records, death records, birth records, child support lookup, and much more.
It can also provide info on repossesed cars, and seized real estate to name a few.
Generally nowadays, anything is available except for the very sensitive personal information such as financial and credit card data or passwords and full account numbers. Other than that you might be able to uncover a lot of data about mostly anyone.
Besides, most of this information focuses on information about people in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. It is highly unlikely, that any of these databases and data centers have much information on people living elsewhere in the world.
The next option of course, is to use Google.
Google Search Engine is one of the best sources to do a free reverse look-up for landline numbers. All you've got to do is to type in the phone number in the standard prescribed format , and the name and address of the owner will often come up in the search engine results.
In fact, there is now a new Google feature called Google Phonebook.
This will now allow you to do a reverse telephone directory lookup on any phone number search,
and the results page displays a little telephone icon beside the name of the owner of any telephone number you plug in to Google's search box. The address of the owner of that telephone number is displayed and besides that and there are links on side of the address which will take you to a Yahoo Maps or Map Quest for detailed and accurate driving directions directly to their home!
Now what more do you need, even if you are based in Uganda or in Timbuktu !
Although, Google makes it painlessly simple to opt out of the phone number search listing at [ http://www.google.com/help/pbremoval.html ], there is a warning that indicates "removing" your phonebook listing will not remove your personal information from other pages on the web or from other reverse phone listing lookup services, such as: Anywho.com, Swithchboard.com, Whitepages.com, Reverse Phone Directory.com, Phonenumber.com, Smartpages.com". So either way it is going to be one helluva job to get this erased.
In fact there have been article sources that have indicated that there are certain reverse searches that gives information required like delinquencies, names, old address, date of birth, social security, telephones, cell phone numbers, listed telephone numbers, unlisted telephone numbers etc. Although this is something that I am unaware of, you can always check them from databases such as the yellow pages, or the free public records sources which may provide such information.
Access to public criminal records is a powerful way to protect your business and family, and free access to public criminal records online is becoming more and more accessible.
Criminal records serve as reference for people who need information about a certain person or organization.
Criminal records are indexed by name. So, in order to get accurate results and if a person had a different name at one time, that name should also be checked. In those jurisdictions where the clerk of court will be doing the research, a complete date of birth is required.
Public records, in general, are records that are made accessible to the public without restrictions. These records usually contain personal and private information that have been disclosed to the public Public records are usually kept by government agencies at all levels. And, because these documents were disclosed for public access, all public records are supposed to be free.
So if you need access to a public record, all you'll have to do is visit the proper government agency, request for the particular record and wait for the agency's response to your request. However, if the public record is found, the agency may ask you to pay a minimal fee for documentary stamps and other technical expenses.
Criminal records let you know if someone has ever been convicted of a crime, served time in jail or been convicted of a crime like driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Before you hire a nanny, driver, or sales cashier, you can have their background checked with public criminal records.
Likewise, on the other hand, if you are looking for a job or trying to rent an apartment, chances are, someone will be taking a look at your criminal record. Now, if at all you have the remote chance of being indicted for some small careless driving incident.
Background Checks provides detailed information on Background Checks, Criminal Background Checks, Employment Background Checks, Online Background Checks and more. Background Checks is affliated with Criminal Background Search.
Information available on [[reverse lookup]] includes adoption records, ancestry archives arrest records, attorney records, background checks, bankruptcy records, birth records, boat ownership, child support lookup, contractor records, court records correctional files, court records, courthouses, credit reports, criminal files, criminal indictments, deadbeat locators, death records, dentist record search and much more.
Many investigation companies offer onsite hand searching. Online hand search options allows to request further information in case an instant search fails or does not cover all the requisite information in the records returned.
Background Checks provides detailed information on Background Checks, Criminal Background Checks, Employment Background Checks, Online Background Checks and more. Background Checks is affliated with Criminal Background Search. There are many ways that one can make a thorough background check of an individual. Private detectives have been traditionally employed for a thorough background check.
Now there are many websites that offer background checks for individuals. Some of the searches are free. However, most reverse lookup directories require service membership which starts with a nominal amount and online registration on the website. Once a person becomes a member he can locate vast information available from these sites.
As a closing line, with the newly passed laws and databases available here you too can investigate and locate job applicants, potential dates, neighbors, lost relatives, friends and practically anyone through reverse search.
Mainly because, there is an address and phone lookup, where you can look up anyone by phone or address. With this you can get access to data from thousands of sources, public and private, quickly and conveniently right to your screen.
By taking advantage of the many online tools, some of them, which are free, you can do a reverse phone number search and find the name and address of the person that you are looking for.
A few years back, the only people who had access to such information were licensed to private investigators, police detectives and the federal government.
A simple search for reverse cellular phone lookup today, will produce thousands of results. And it is easy to keep a record of these best reverse phone lookup websites.
If you wish to bookmark more than one site on reverse phone lookup, all you need to do is to create a folder called reverse phone lookup in favorites, where relevant bookmarks relating to reverse cellular phone lookup and othere related reverse searches such as address and reverse phone lookup can be stored.
Of course, the first thing you need to do is to determine whether or not the phone number of the person is a landline or a cell phone number. You can do this using Fonefinder.net, which is a free tool that allows you to quickly find this out.
It's quite incredible, this phone lookup and reverse search.
Reverse search by cell phones can also give information about adoption records, arrest records, attorney records, background checks, bankruptcy records, background records, civil records, legal records, court records, civil records, credit reports, criminal files, correctional files and criminal indictments. It also helps to locate people, their public records, reverse records, death records, birth records, child support lookup, and much more.
It can also provide info on repossesed cars, and seized real estate to name a few.
Generally nowadays, anything is available except for the very sensitive personal information such as financial and credit card data or passwords and full account numbers. Other than that you might be able to uncover a lot of data about mostly anyone.
Besides, most of this information focuses on information about people in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. It is highly unlikely, that any of these databases and data centers have much information on people living elsewhere in the world.
The next option of course, is to use Google.
Google Search Engine is one of the best sources to do a free reverse look-up for landline numbers. All you've got to do is to type in the phone number in the standard prescribed format , and the name and address of the owner will often come up in the search engine results.
In fact, there is now a new Google feature called Google Phonebook.
This will now allow you to do a reverse telephone directory lookup on any phone number search,
and the results page displays a little telephone icon beside the name of the owner of any telephone number you plug in to Google's search box. The address of the owner of that telephone number is displayed and besides that and there are links on side of the address which will take you to a Yahoo Maps or Map Quest for detailed and accurate driving directions directly to their home!
Now what more do you need, even if you are based in Uganda or in Timbuktu !
Although, Google makes it painlessly simple to opt out of the phone number search listing at [ http://www.google.com/help/pbremoval.html ], there is a warning that indicates "removing" your phonebook listing will not remove your personal information from other pages on the web or from other reverse phone listing lookup services, such as: Anywho.com, Swithchboard.com, Whitepages.com, Reverse Phone Directory.com, Phonenumber.com, Smartpages.com". So either way it is going to be one helluva job to get this erased.
In fact there have been article sources that have indicated that there are certain reverse searches that gives information required like delinquencies, names, old address, date of birth, social security, telephones, cell phone numbers, listed telephone numbers, unlisted telephone numbers etc. Although this is something that I am unaware of, you can always check them from databases such as the yellow pages, or the free public records sources which may provide such information.
Access to public criminal records is a powerful way to protect your business and family, and free access to public criminal records online is becoming more and more accessible.
Criminal records serve as reference for people who need information about a certain person or organization.
Criminal records are indexed by name. So, in order to get accurate results and if a person had a different name at one time, that name should also be checked. In those jurisdictions where the clerk of court will be doing the research, a complete date of birth is required.
Public records, in general, are records that are made accessible to the public without restrictions. These records usually contain personal and private information that have been disclosed to the public Public records are usually kept by government agencies at all levels. And, because these documents were disclosed for public access, all public records are supposed to be free.
So if you need access to a public record, all you'll have to do is visit the proper government agency, request for the particular record and wait for the agency's response to your request. However, if the public record is found, the agency may ask you to pay a minimal fee for documentary stamps and other technical expenses.
Criminal records let you know if someone has ever been convicted of a crime, served time in jail or been convicted of a crime like driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Before you hire a nanny, driver, or sales cashier, you can have their background checked with public criminal records.
Likewise, on the other hand, if you are looking for a job or trying to rent an apartment, chances are, someone will be taking a look at your criminal record. Now, if at all you have the remote chance of being indicted for some small careless driving incident.
Background Checks provides detailed information on Background Checks, Criminal Background Checks, Employment Background Checks, Online Background Checks and more. Background Checks is affliated with Criminal Background Search.
Information available on [[reverse lookup]] includes adoption records, ancestry archives arrest records, attorney records, background checks, bankruptcy records, birth records, boat ownership, child support lookup, contractor records, court records correctional files, court records, courthouses, credit reports, criminal files, criminal indictments, deadbeat locators, death records, dentist record search and much more.
Many investigation companies offer onsite hand searching. Online hand search options allows to request further information in case an instant search fails or does not cover all the requisite information in the records returned.
Background Checks provides detailed information on Background Checks, Criminal Background Checks, Employment Background Checks, Online Background Checks and more. Background Checks is affliated with Criminal Background Search. There are many ways that one can make a thorough background check of an individual. Private detectives have been traditionally employed for a thorough background check.
Now there are many websites that offer background checks for individuals. Some of the searches are free. However, most reverse lookup directories require service membership which starts with a nominal amount and online registration on the website. Once a person becomes a member he can locate vast information available from these sites.
As a closing line, with the newly passed laws and databases available here you too can investigate and locate job applicants, potential dates, neighbors, lost relatives, friends and practically anyone through reverse search.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Exotic Warhol-wear for your own 15 minutes
Andy Warhol died in 1987 and never lived to see his snide asides prophesying future popular interests come true. Perhaps his obsession with stars was the seed of the pop sensibility that we now sow as celebrity culture nearly a generation after Warhol serially screen-printed famous faces. What's more, it could be argued that the cultural trends behind Andy's infamous "everybody will be world-famous for 15-minutes" remark lead to our rabid reality-TV fixation.
Documenting the fabulous people, places and happenings throughout his life in various media and admitting that he was "the type who'd like to sit home and watch every party [he was] invited to on a monitor in [his] bedroom," Warhol's films, photos and diaries were a precursor to the post-millennium uber-voyeurism of which we all are—or wanna be—a part.
And what better way to show all your Myspace friends/Blogspot fans how hip, hot and chic you are than with a cellphone shot of your limited-edition Warhol Factory X Levi's? If you can't track down a live celeb (A-, B- or Reality list) to mug for your I-met-this-famous-person-once pic, Andy's dark-dyed Japanese denim, replete with Warhol buttons, rivets and silver-screen print on the reverse, will have profile perusers wondering which cast you cavorted with on The Real World.
The Factory X line is as much an homage to Warhol's work as it is a throwback to pre-brand boisterousness, when new, crisp Levi's with a tall cuff and wide leather belt weren't yet "retro." With boxy, '80s-revivalist designs for Bauhaus boys and jean miniskirts with rough-edged tees to suit the Bobo Betties, Factory X has a decidedly Depeche Mode tone.
Levi's enthusiasts who won't go goth, even for Warhol, can choose from an array of screen-printed sundries, including pop mash-ups such as Marilyn's lips overlaid with tipped crosses, his skull-and-crossbones tee or the cotton sports coat with a button of Andy's anarchy "A/W" in knives. The image of silver crosses canvassing the sky blue of a close-cut jacket makes the jaw-dropping price tags worth consideration. Ranging from $100 to $300 for each limited-edition and numbered piece seems a bit steep, but when will you get the chance again to fend off party paparazzi and skip the line at Studio 54 with Andy?
Warhol Factory X Levi's, available at The Levi's Store inside the Fashion Show Mall; 361-4622.
Article Courtesy: Jennifer Henry
Jennifer Henry's got the goods on what to get & where.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Create and Maintain a Budget
The first step to avoiding the troubles of financial debt is to create and maintain a budget. It’s not as intimidating as it sounds, don’t worry.
First off, create a list of all your monthly income and also a list of your monthly expenses.
When determining income, list all sources including alimony, child support, side jobs, etc. In calculating expenses, be sure to include housing, food, transportation, utilities, entertainment, etc. To gain an accurate reflection of actual expenses, sit down each night and write down expenses, just make sure to save receipts. Determine if your income covers all of your expenses. If the answer is no, then some expenses need to be reduced.
Adjust expenses - If it is a small discrepancy, it may mean reducing some minor expenses like entertainment or cell phone plan. If the deficit is larger, you may need to downsize your vehicle or living arrangements. If your income covers all of your expenses, you still may want to trim some of the excess fat off your spending habits. This can free up extra money for things such as vacations or college funds for your children.
Additionally, consider if you need to add new categories. Some areas that are often overlooked are debt reduction, emergency savings funds, and retirement savings. An emergency fund ensures there is an adequate amount available to cover unforeseen events (car emergency, etc), should it arise. This will eliminate the need for using credit which can quickly damage your budget.
There are several advantages to sticking to your budget. Firstly, most people have set financial goals that they would like to reach in the future. Sometimes it may be a trip, a brand new car, or a college education. A budget can help people save money to make these goals a reality. Additionally, many people are crushed under heavy consumer debt. Without a disciplined pattern of spending, it is virtually impossible to make much headway in reducing debt. A personal budget will provide the necessary framework to begin eliminating these inflated account balances.
If executed properly, a budget will allow a person to simultaneously meet their expenses, place money into savings, and pay back outstanding debts. Therefore, it is anyone’s best interest to create and implement a budget.
Cut Back on Spending
At first it may seem difficult to limit spending and stick to a budget, however there are a few practical changes that you can make everyday that will cut your spending more than you expect.
Firstly, alter credit car behavior. Start to pay cash whenever possible. This will help you avoid making a purchase unless you actually have the money available. If you decide to make a credit card purchase, be prepared to pay the balance off monthly. This will save a lot of money through avoiding interest charges. If you already have a credit card balance, then transfer to a card with a low interest rate. Also, find a card that does not charge an annual fee.
Another tip is to pack your lunch everyday. All of those lunch hours spent at restaurants will add up. Bringing your own lunch can save you several dollars every day, which will add up over time.
Use your cell phone during off peak hours. Some people will spend a couple hundred dollars a month on phone charges. Avoid this by making most calls during off peak times. Check with your service and plan to find out when you have cheaper or unlimited calls.
Stop throwing away the Sunday newspaper before skimming through the advertisements. Clip some of those coupons and check out the sales. This may seem tedious, but the savings are often worth it. Many stores will double or triple the amount of the coupon. This technique can save you up to 20 or 30 dollars each time you head to the food store.
Additionally, refinance. Mortgage rates have been extremely low over the past year. This has been a great opportunity to reduce the monthly house payment significantly. If you are planning to have your house paid off prior to retirement, then you may want to factor this in before refinancing.
Finally, bundle your insurance. Many insurance companies will offer their customers lower rates if they purchase multiple policies. For instance, some people use the same agent for multiple cars, and others combine their cars and house. Always keep in mind that a dollar here and there really begins to add up. Avoid the temptation of thinking that changing your spending habits wouldn’t save that much money.
Start Saving!
So you are loaded down with bills to pay each month and are wondering how you can begin a savings account for emergencies and other high-expense endeavors. In other words, where can you find that extra cash to put away for later?
Firstly, when configuring your budge, plan for your savings first. You will grow richer each month if you begin to pay yourself first. Before paying any bills, decide on a set amount that you will pay yourself first—maybe five or ten percent—or whatever you decide—of your paycheck.
Then, deposit the amount into a savings account before paying any bills.
When you do this at the beginning of the month, your entire paycheck will not suddenly slip through your fingers. If you wait until the end of the month, there may be nothing left to save.
Paying yourself first will give you a systematic way to make your money grow. Regardless of your profession or your income, this system will work if you stick to it.
Another technique you may try for saving money is to empty your extra change into a coffee can or a jar each day. At the end of the month, roll the coins and put them into your savings account. You may be able to save 30 or 40 dollars each month just with your spare change.
Remember that good money management is more than just a mathematical formula. It’s too closely tied with the ups and downs of living to be just that. Your money management plan is always subject to change if your life situation changes. The object of a good budget is to make your money go the farthest in helping you reach your goals, it is not there to force to you to abide by rules.
Don’t get discouraged if the budget plan doesn’t work perfectly right away. It may involve some revising and editing until it fits your needs. Then, make sure to review it often, and be sure it is making the best use of every penny!
Because we know how helpful those spare pennies can be!
Avoid Spending Pitfalls!
With all the advantages that are evident from personal budgeting, it is no wonder that more and more people are relying on them to reduce debts and increase their savings. However, all ‘budgeters’ need to be careful to avoid some common pitfalls that appear often.
Credit cards may seem like small pieces of plastic, however they can cause a great deal of trouble for the owners. It is common for people to make unwise purchases, which they would have avoided otherwise, because they had the credit card in their wallet. The best solution for many people is simply to get rid of credit cards and begin paying only by cash, check, or debit cards. You may want to keep one card handy for emergencies, but it is probably best to keep it out of reach, and far away from your wallet.
Another problem with budgeting is impatience. There are financial goals set, but people do not have the patience to complete a savings program. For instance, an individual begins setting aside money for a new car; however, after a few months they discover the car of their dreams. Rather than waiting, they make the purchase. This could pose some serious financial strains.
Discipline is a must to prevent impatience from breaking your budget.
Once a person makes a budget, they often fail to adjust it when necessary. A budget is created using a set of expenses and income figures that are liable to change. As these figures do change, it is important that the budget changes to reflect the adjustments. There could be some major deficits if this is not done appropriately and promptly.
Of course nobody forgets about Christmas, however many people do not consider budgeting for holidays when creating a budget. Therefore, adequate funds have not been set aside for presents, food, parties, etc. These items should be factored in and saved for throughout the year.
Finally, many people factor in transportation and accommodations for vacations in their budget, however they underestimate money needed for food, entertainment, and spending money. Keep in mind that all the resorts and tourists areas are double or triple what you would normally pay.
With a little planning, you’ll be on your way to saving more money than you ever thought possible. These may be small changes, but added up, they can put some extra change into your pocket throughout the year!
First off, create a list of all your monthly income and also a list of your monthly expenses.
When determining income, list all sources including alimony, child support, side jobs, etc. In calculating expenses, be sure to include housing, food, transportation, utilities, entertainment, etc. To gain an accurate reflection of actual expenses, sit down each night and write down expenses, just make sure to save receipts. Determine if your income covers all of your expenses. If the answer is no, then some expenses need to be reduced.
Adjust expenses - If it is a small discrepancy, it may mean reducing some minor expenses like entertainment or cell phone plan. If the deficit is larger, you may need to downsize your vehicle or living arrangements. If your income covers all of your expenses, you still may want to trim some of the excess fat off your spending habits. This can free up extra money for things such as vacations or college funds for your children.
Additionally, consider if you need to add new categories. Some areas that are often overlooked are debt reduction, emergency savings funds, and retirement savings. An emergency fund ensures there is an adequate amount available to cover unforeseen events (car emergency, etc), should it arise. This will eliminate the need for using credit which can quickly damage your budget.
There are several advantages to sticking to your budget. Firstly, most people have set financial goals that they would like to reach in the future. Sometimes it may be a trip, a brand new car, or a college education. A budget can help people save money to make these goals a reality. Additionally, many people are crushed under heavy consumer debt. Without a disciplined pattern of spending, it is virtually impossible to make much headway in reducing debt. A personal budget will provide the necessary framework to begin eliminating these inflated account balances.
If executed properly, a budget will allow a person to simultaneously meet their expenses, place money into savings, and pay back outstanding debts. Therefore, it is anyone’s best interest to create and implement a budget.
Cut Back on Spending
At first it may seem difficult to limit spending and stick to a budget, however there are a few practical changes that you can make everyday that will cut your spending more than you expect.
Firstly, alter credit car behavior. Start to pay cash whenever possible. This will help you avoid making a purchase unless you actually have the money available. If you decide to make a credit card purchase, be prepared to pay the balance off monthly. This will save a lot of money through avoiding interest charges. If you already have a credit card balance, then transfer to a card with a low interest rate. Also, find a card that does not charge an annual fee.
Another tip is to pack your lunch everyday. All of those lunch hours spent at restaurants will add up. Bringing your own lunch can save you several dollars every day, which will add up over time.
Use your cell phone during off peak hours. Some people will spend a couple hundred dollars a month on phone charges. Avoid this by making most calls during off peak times. Check with your service and plan to find out when you have cheaper or unlimited calls.
Stop throwing away the Sunday newspaper before skimming through the advertisements. Clip some of those coupons and check out the sales. This may seem tedious, but the savings are often worth it. Many stores will double or triple the amount of the coupon. This technique can save you up to 20 or 30 dollars each time you head to the food store.
Additionally, refinance. Mortgage rates have been extremely low over the past year. This has been a great opportunity to reduce the monthly house payment significantly. If you are planning to have your house paid off prior to retirement, then you may want to factor this in before refinancing.
Finally, bundle your insurance. Many insurance companies will offer their customers lower rates if they purchase multiple policies. For instance, some people use the same agent for multiple cars, and others combine their cars and house. Always keep in mind that a dollar here and there really begins to add up. Avoid the temptation of thinking that changing your spending habits wouldn’t save that much money.
Start Saving!
So you are loaded down with bills to pay each month and are wondering how you can begin a savings account for emergencies and other high-expense endeavors. In other words, where can you find that extra cash to put away for later?
Firstly, when configuring your budge, plan for your savings first. You will grow richer each month if you begin to pay yourself first. Before paying any bills, decide on a set amount that you will pay yourself first—maybe five or ten percent—or whatever you decide—of your paycheck.
Then, deposit the amount into a savings account before paying any bills.
When you do this at the beginning of the month, your entire paycheck will not suddenly slip through your fingers. If you wait until the end of the month, there may be nothing left to save.
Paying yourself first will give you a systematic way to make your money grow. Regardless of your profession or your income, this system will work if you stick to it.
Another technique you may try for saving money is to empty your extra change into a coffee can or a jar each day. At the end of the month, roll the coins and put them into your savings account. You may be able to save 30 or 40 dollars each month just with your spare change.
Remember that good money management is more than just a mathematical formula. It’s too closely tied with the ups and downs of living to be just that. Your money management plan is always subject to change if your life situation changes. The object of a good budget is to make your money go the farthest in helping you reach your goals, it is not there to force to you to abide by rules.
Don’t get discouraged if the budget plan doesn’t work perfectly right away. It may involve some revising and editing until it fits your needs. Then, make sure to review it often, and be sure it is making the best use of every penny!
Because we know how helpful those spare pennies can be!
Avoid Spending Pitfalls!
With all the advantages that are evident from personal budgeting, it is no wonder that more and more people are relying on them to reduce debts and increase their savings. However, all ‘budgeters’ need to be careful to avoid some common pitfalls that appear often.
Credit cards may seem like small pieces of plastic, however they can cause a great deal of trouble for the owners. It is common for people to make unwise purchases, which they would have avoided otherwise, because they had the credit card in their wallet. The best solution for many people is simply to get rid of credit cards and begin paying only by cash, check, or debit cards. You may want to keep one card handy for emergencies, but it is probably best to keep it out of reach, and far away from your wallet.
Another problem with budgeting is impatience. There are financial goals set, but people do not have the patience to complete a savings program. For instance, an individual begins setting aside money for a new car; however, after a few months they discover the car of their dreams. Rather than waiting, they make the purchase. This could pose some serious financial strains.
Discipline is a must to prevent impatience from breaking your budget.
Once a person makes a budget, they often fail to adjust it when necessary. A budget is created using a set of expenses and income figures that are liable to change. As these figures do change, it is important that the budget changes to reflect the adjustments. There could be some major deficits if this is not done appropriately and promptly.
Of course nobody forgets about Christmas, however many people do not consider budgeting for holidays when creating a budget. Therefore, adequate funds have not been set aside for presents, food, parties, etc. These items should be factored in and saved for throughout the year.
Finally, many people factor in transportation and accommodations for vacations in their budget, however they underestimate money needed for food, entertainment, and spending money. Keep in mind that all the resorts and tourists areas are double or triple what you would normally pay.
With a little planning, you’ll be on your way to saving more money than you ever thought possible. These may be small changes, but added up, they can put some extra change into your pocket throughout the year!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Random Images -
Ran in to these today........ absolutely mad !!
No further details, just check them out !!
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Check this one out - Random Musings
There were two nuns.
One of them is known as Sister Mathematical (SM) and the other one is known as Sister Logical (SL). It was getting dark and they are still far away from the convent.
SM: Have you noticed that a man has been following us for the past
thirty-eight and a half minutes? I wonder what he wants.
SL: It’s logical. He wants to rape us.
SM: Oh, no! At this rate he will reach us in 15 minutes at the most. What can we do?
SL: The only logical thing to do of course is to walk faster.
SM: It’s not working!
SL: Of course it’s not working. The man did the only logical thing. He started to walk faster too.
SM: So, what shall we do? At this rate he will reach us in one minute.
SL: The only logical thing we can do is split. You go that way and I’ll go this way. He cannot follow us both.
So the man decided to follow Sister Logical. Sister Mathematical arrives at the convent and is worried what has happened to Sister Logical. Then Sister Logical arrives.
SM: Sister Logical! Thank the lord you are here! Tell me what happened!
SL: The only logical thing happened. The man couldn’t follow us both, so he followed me.
SM: Yes, yes! But what happened then?
SL: The only logical thing happened. I started to run as fast as I could and he started to run as fast as he could.
SM: And?
SL: The only logical thing happened. He reached me.
SM: What did you do?
SL: The only logical thing to do. I lifted my dress up.
SM: Oh, Sister! What did the man do?
SL: The only logical thing to do. He pulled down his pants.
SM: Oh, no! What happened then?
SL: Isn’t it logical, Sister? A nun with her dress up can run faster than a man with his pants down........
And those of you who thought it would be dirty, Pray for forgiveness.
We never change, do we ?
One of them is known as Sister Mathematical (SM) and the other one is known as Sister Logical (SL). It was getting dark and they are still far away from the convent.
SM: Have you noticed that a man has been following us for the past
thirty-eight and a half minutes? I wonder what he wants.
SL: It’s logical. He wants to rape us.
SM: Oh, no! At this rate he will reach us in 15 minutes at the most. What can we do?
SL: The only logical thing to do of course is to walk faster.
SM: It’s not working!
SL: Of course it’s not working. The man did the only logical thing. He started to walk faster too.
SM: So, what shall we do? At this rate he will reach us in one minute.
SL: The only logical thing we can do is split. You go that way and I’ll go this way. He cannot follow us both.
So the man decided to follow Sister Logical. Sister Mathematical arrives at the convent and is worried what has happened to Sister Logical. Then Sister Logical arrives.
SM: Sister Logical! Thank the lord you are here! Tell me what happened!
SL: The only logical thing happened. The man couldn’t follow us both, so he followed me.
SM: Yes, yes! But what happened then?
SL: The only logical thing happened. I started to run as fast as I could and he started to run as fast as he could.
SM: And?
SL: The only logical thing happened. He reached me.
SM: What did you do?
SL: The only logical thing to do. I lifted my dress up.
SM: Oh, Sister! What did the man do?
SL: The only logical thing to do. He pulled down his pants.
SM: Oh, no! What happened then?
SL: Isn’t it logical, Sister? A nun with her dress up can run faster than a man with his pants down........
And those of you who thought it would be dirty, Pray for forgiveness.
We never change, do we ?
Friday, July 21, 2006
Fur Is Dead - Ralph Lauren Goes Fur-Free!
Ralph Lauren, long recognized as a leader in fashion, is now also a leader in compassion after announcing a precedent-setting decision to no longer use fur in any of his apparel or home collections, based purely on ethical grounds.
The Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation had been considering eliminating fur from its lines for some time and finally issued a statement making its decision to go fur-free official after a series of meetings with PETA during which executives viewed grisly undercover video footage of fur farms in China, where more than half the finished fur garments imported for sale in the United States are sourced.
Shortly after meetings with PETA in February and March 2006, the company committed to pulling all fur from its shelves.
“Fur has never been an integral part of our design strategy …,” said a Polo Ralph Lauren spokesperson.
“We are publicly announcing this decision because the use of fur has been under review internally and we feel that the time is right to take this action.”
For more info on this article, click below link...
http://www.furisdead.com/feat-RalphLaurenVictory.asp
The Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation had been considering eliminating fur from its lines for some time and finally issued a statement making its decision to go fur-free official after a series of meetings with PETA during which executives viewed grisly undercover video footage of fur farms in China, where more than half the finished fur garments imported for sale in the United States are sourced.
Shortly after meetings with PETA in February and March 2006, the company committed to pulling all fur from its shelves.
“Fur has never been an integral part of our design strategy …,” said a Polo Ralph Lauren spokesperson.
“We are publicly announcing this decision because the use of fur has been under review internally and we feel that the time is right to take this action.”
For more info on this article, click below link...
http://www.furisdead.com/feat-RalphLaurenVictory.asp
The Horse And The Chicken
A horse and a chicken are playing in a meadow.
The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking.
He calls to the chicken to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety.
The chicken runs to the farm but the farmer can't be found. So he drives the farmer's Mercedes back to the mud hole and ties some rope around the bumper. He then throws the other end of the rope to his friend, the horse, and drives the car forward saving him from sinking!
A few days later, the chicken and horse were playing in the meadow again and the chicken fell into the mud hole.
The chicken yelled to the horse to go and get some help from the farmer.
The horse said, "I think I can stand over the hole!" So he stretched over the width of the hole and said, "Grab for my 'thingy' and pull yourself up." And the chicken did and pulled himself to safety.
The moral of the story
If you are hung like a horse, you don't need a Mercedes to pick up chicks
The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking.
He calls to the chicken to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety.
The chicken runs to the farm but the farmer can't be found. So he drives the farmer's Mercedes back to the mud hole and ties some rope around the bumper. He then throws the other end of the rope to his friend, the horse, and drives the car forward saving him from sinking!
A few days later, the chicken and horse were playing in the meadow again and the chicken fell into the mud hole.
The chicken yelled to the horse to go and get some help from the farmer.
The horse said, "I think I can stand over the hole!" So he stretched over the width of the hole and said, "Grab for my 'thingy' and pull yourself up." And the chicken did and pulled himself to safety.
The moral of the story
If you are hung like a horse, you don't need a Mercedes to pick up chicks
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Your First Time
It's your first time.
As you lie back your muscles tighten.
You put him off for a while searching for an excuse, but he refuses to be swayed as he approaches you.
He asks if you're afraid and you shake your head bravely.
He has had more experience, but it's the first time his finger has found the right place.
He probes deeply and you shiver; your body tenses; but he's gentle like he promised he'd be.
He looks deeply within your eyes and tells you to trust him - he's done this many times before.
His cool smile relaxes you and you open wider to give him more room for an easy entrance.
You begin to plead and beg him to hurry, but he slowly takes his time, wanting to cause you as little pain as possible.
As he presses closer, going deeper, you feel the tissue give way; pain surges throughout your body and you feel the slight trickle of blood as he continues.
He looks at you concerned and asks you if it's too painful.
Your eyes are filled with tears but you shake your head and nod for him to go on.
He begins going in and out with skill but you are now too numb to feel him within you.
After a few moments, you feel something bursting within you and he pulls it out of you, you lay panting, glad to have it over.
He looks at you and smiling warmly, tells you, with a chuckle; that you have been his most stubborn yet most rewarding experience.
You smile and thank your dentist.
After all, it was your first time to have a tooth pulled out
For those of you who had sex and orgasm in their minds - shame on you !!
Don't worry your time will come !
As you lie back your muscles tighten.
You put him off for a while searching for an excuse, but he refuses to be swayed as he approaches you.
He asks if you're afraid and you shake your head bravely.
He has had more experience, but it's the first time his finger has found the right place.
He probes deeply and you shiver; your body tenses; but he's gentle like he promised he'd be.
He looks deeply within your eyes and tells you to trust him - he's done this many times before.
His cool smile relaxes you and you open wider to give him more room for an easy entrance.
You begin to plead and beg him to hurry, but he slowly takes his time, wanting to cause you as little pain as possible.
As he presses closer, going deeper, you feel the tissue give way; pain surges throughout your body and you feel the slight trickle of blood as he continues.
He looks at you concerned and asks you if it's too painful.
Your eyes are filled with tears but you shake your head and nod for him to go on.
He begins going in and out with skill but you are now too numb to feel him within you.
After a few moments, you feel something bursting within you and he pulls it out of you, you lay panting, glad to have it over.
He looks at you and smiling warmly, tells you, with a chuckle; that you have been his most stubborn yet most rewarding experience.
You smile and thank your dentist.
After all, it was your first time to have a tooth pulled out
For those of you who had sex and orgasm in their minds - shame on you !!
Don't worry your time will come !
Friday, July 07, 2006
What An Arse !
The mood seems to be low nowadays........
So we need things like the below one now and then…
Hence with due apologies........here goes.......
Musharraf wanted to raise money for his country, and on being told that there was a fortune in horse racing, decided to purchase one and enter it in the races.
However at the local auction, the going price for was very high that he ended up buying a donkey instead. He figured that since he had it, he might as well go ahead and enter it in the races. To his surprise, the donkey came in third!
The next day the local paper: MUSHARRAF’S ASS SHOWS
Mian Sahib was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again, and this time it won.
The paper read: MUSHARRAF’S ASS OUT IN FRONT
His wife was so upset with this kind of publicity that she ordered Mian MUSHARRAF not to enter the donkey in another race.
The paper headline read: WIFE SCRATCHES MUSHARRAF’S ASS
This was too much for WIFE. So she ordered MUSHARRAF to get rid of the donkey. Mian Sahib decided to give it to BENAZIR.
The paper headline the next day read: BENAZIR TAKES MUSHARRAF’S ASS
Followed by another on the next day: NOW BENAZIR HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN
All the opposition leaders got very upset at this kind of publicity. They informed Benazir that she would have to get rid of the donkey, so she sold it to a farmer for Rs.500.
Next day the headline read: BENAZIR SELLS HER ASS FOR Rs. 500
This was too much for the veteran opposition leader, Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, so he ordered Benazir to buy back the donkey lead it to the plains where it could run wild and free.
Next day, the headline in the paper read: BENAZIR ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE
The Nawabzada was buried the next day and Pakistan got rid of the biggest Ass it had produced in the bargain.
Have a good laugh, and when any worries pops up....... just think about the worries others have to face..... even when they have to make a small decision
Good day..
So we need things like the below one now and then…
Hence with due apologies........here goes.......
Musharraf wanted to raise money for his country, and on being told that there was a fortune in horse racing, decided to purchase one and enter it in the races.
However at the local auction, the going price for was very high that he ended up buying a donkey instead. He figured that since he had it, he might as well go ahead and enter it in the races. To his surprise, the donkey came in third!
The next day the local paper: MUSHARRAF’S ASS SHOWS
Mian Sahib was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again, and this time it won.
The paper read: MUSHARRAF’S ASS OUT IN FRONT
His wife was so upset with this kind of publicity that she ordered Mian MUSHARRAF not to enter the donkey in another race.
The paper headline read: WIFE SCRATCHES MUSHARRAF’S ASS
This was too much for WIFE. So she ordered MUSHARRAF to get rid of the donkey. Mian Sahib decided to give it to BENAZIR.
The paper headline the next day read: BENAZIR TAKES MUSHARRAF’S ASS
Followed by another on the next day: NOW BENAZIR HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN
All the opposition leaders got very upset at this kind of publicity. They informed Benazir that she would have to get rid of the donkey, so she sold it to a farmer for Rs.500.
Next day the headline read: BENAZIR SELLS HER ASS FOR Rs. 500
This was too much for the veteran opposition leader, Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, so he ordered Benazir to buy back the donkey lead it to the plains where it could run wild and free.
Next day, the headline in the paper read: BENAZIR ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE
The Nawabzada was buried the next day and Pakistan got rid of the biggest Ass it had produced in the bargain.
Have a good laugh, and when any worries pops up....... just think about the worries others have to face..... even when they have to make a small decision
Good day..
Paris Hilton - Random Images
Paris Hilton manages to get into the news, someway or the other
Most cases she seeks it, but this paris hilton photo is a real bummer
No wonder, Paris is a hot stuff with search engines..
Unfortunately, sand getting into jocks or bikini are common stuff at the beach.. but scratching a crotch in the open.. and that too paris hilton.. poof ... thaaat was a mistake..
Another lesson both in traffic as well as what not to do for sexy celebs.
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Most cases she seeks it, but this paris hilton photo is a real bummer
No wonder, Paris is a hot stuff with search engines..
Unfortunately, sand getting into jocks or bikini are common stuff at the beach.. but scratching a crotch in the open.. and that too paris hilton.. poof ... thaaat was a mistake..
Another lesson both in traffic as well as what not to do for sexy celebs.
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Tuesday, July 04, 2006
The Judge And The Old Woman
In a trial, a Southern small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand - a grandmotherly, elderly woman.
He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The Lawyer was stunned.
Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?
She again replied, "Why yes, I do I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women and one of them was your wife. Yes, I know him." The defense attorney almost died.
The judge told both counselors to approach the bench, and in a very quiet voice, said, "If either of you bastards asks that bitch if she knows me, I'll throw your sorry arses in jail for contempt."
Now how is that..
He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The Lawyer was stunned.
Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?
She again replied, "Why yes, I do I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women and one of them was your wife. Yes, I know him." The defense attorney almost died.
The judge told both counselors to approach the bench, and in a very quiet voice, said, "If either of you bastards asks that bitch if she knows me, I'll throw your sorry arses in jail for contempt."
Now how is that..
Happy 4th Of July
It may be hard to believe how times have changed in the last 100 years.
For example 100 Years Ago,
The average life expectancy in the United States was forty-seven.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the United States had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the US and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was ten mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the twenty-first most populous state in the Union.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.
The average wage in the U.S. was twenty-two cents an hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2500 per year, a veterinarian between $1500 and $4000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the United States took place at home.
Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education. Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee cost fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason, either as travelers or immigrants.
The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
Drive-by-shootings-in which teenage boys galloped down the street on horses and started randomly shooting at houses, carriages, or anything else that caught their fancy-were an ongoing problem in Denver and other cities in the West.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was thirty. The remote desert community was inhabited by only a handful of ranchers and their families.
Plutonium, insulin, and antibiotics hadn't been discovered yet. Scotch tape, crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
One in ten U.S. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Some medical authorities warned that professional seamstresses were apt to become sexually aroused by the steady rhythm, hour after hour, of the sewing machine's foot pedals. They recommended slipping bromide-which was thought to diminish sexual desire-into the women's drinking water.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at corner drugstores.
According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and the bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."
Coca-Cola contained cocaine instead of caffeine.
Punch card data processing had recently been developed, and early predecessors of the modern computer were used for the first time by the government to help compile the 1900 census.
Eighteen percent of households in the United States had at least one full-time servant or domestic.
There were about 230 reported murders in the U.S. annually.
I like the sexually aroused bit... just imagine if a lady says she is in stitches meant that she felt horney!! Besides, Coca Cola must have had highly devoted customers !!
Just think of above, when you are down and out
Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July….
For example 100 Years Ago,
The average life expectancy in the United States was forty-seven.
Only 14 percent of the homes in the United States had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.
There were only 8,000 cars in the US and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was ten mph.
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the twenty-first most populous state in the Union.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.
The average wage in the U.S. was twenty-two cents an hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2500 per year, a veterinarian between $1500 and $4000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births in the United States took place at home.
Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education. Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."
Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee cost fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason, either as travelers or immigrants.
The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.
Drive-by-shootings-in which teenage boys galloped down the street on horses and started randomly shooting at houses, carriages, or anything else that caught their fancy-were an ongoing problem in Denver and other cities in the West.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was thirty. The remote desert community was inhabited by only a handful of ranchers and their families.
Plutonium, insulin, and antibiotics hadn't been discovered yet. Scotch tape, crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
One in ten U.S. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Some medical authorities warned that professional seamstresses were apt to become sexually aroused by the steady rhythm, hour after hour, of the sewing machine's foot pedals. They recommended slipping bromide-which was thought to diminish sexual desire-into the women's drinking water.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at corner drugstores.
According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and the bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."
Coca-Cola contained cocaine instead of caffeine.
Punch card data processing had recently been developed, and early predecessors of the modern computer were used for the first time by the government to help compile the 1900 census.
Eighteen percent of households in the United States had at least one full-time servant or domestic.
There were about 230 reported murders in the U.S. annually.
I like the sexually aroused bit... just imagine if a lady says she is in stitches meant that she felt horney!! Besides, Coca Cola must have had highly devoted customers !!
Just think of above, when you are down and out
Wishing you all a Happy 4th of July….
Friday, June 30, 2006
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Rising !
Came across this recently and thought it was good - infact I posted this on my other journals as well.
Firstly, apologies to those who landed here with other intentions apart from the nonsensical and sometime bordering on the insane information and random images this blog provides. Nonetheless, this one is another classic blonde humor..
It takes a second to register (depending on how quick you are on the uptake), but once it does, you'll be roaring.. so much so that you'll be belching your gut out, or atleast it had me in splits.
So here goes..
A bakery owner hires a young sexy blonde who liked to wear very short sexy skirts and thong panties, not to mention braless tops that showed of her big boobs.
One day a young man comes into the store, glances at the sexy girl and glances at the loaves of bread behind the counter. Noticing the sexy girl and the length of her skirt (or lack thereof) and the location of the raisin bread - on the very top shelf - he politely says to the hottie, "I'd like some raisin bread, please."
She climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin bread, providing the young man with an excellent view of the thongs and the tits, just as he surmised she would. When the blonde comes down the ladder, he says he really should get two loaves as he is having company for dinner.
As the sexy woman retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other male customers notices what is going on. Thinking quickly, he orders a loaf of raisin bread so he can continue to enjoy the view. With each trip up the ladder, the sexy blonde seems to catch the eye of another male customer. Pretty soon, each male customer is asking for raisin bread just to watch the young sexy woman climb up and down.
After many trips, the blonde is tired, irritated and thinking she is really going to have to try the raisin bread herself. Once again she is up the ladder retrieving a loaf of raisin bread for another male customer. She stops and fumes, glaring at the men below. She notices an elderly man standing among the crowd of males looking up at her who hasn't placed an order yet.
Thinking to save herself another trip up and down the ladder, she yells at the elderly man, "Is yours raisin, too?"
"No," croaked the old man, "but it's a quiverin'..."
Ha !
Aaaah, I forgot, if you landed on this page, through a search ... sorry to disappoint you... on the brighter side, the above blonde classic is really not that bad.. if your mood is still sore... leave a nasty comment .. perhaps that would make ya happy!!!
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Firstly, apologies to those who landed here with other intentions apart from the nonsensical and sometime bordering on the insane information and random images this blog provides. Nonetheless, this one is another classic blonde humor..
It takes a second to register (depending on how quick you are on the uptake), but once it does, you'll be roaring.. so much so that you'll be belching your gut out, or atleast it had me in splits.
So here goes..
A bakery owner hires a young sexy blonde who liked to wear very short sexy skirts and thong panties, not to mention braless tops that showed of her big boobs.
One day a young man comes into the store, glances at the sexy girl and glances at the loaves of bread behind the counter. Noticing the sexy girl and the length of her skirt (or lack thereof) and the location of the raisin bread - on the very top shelf - he politely says to the hottie, "I'd like some raisin bread, please."
She climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin bread, providing the young man with an excellent view of the thongs and the tits, just as he surmised she would. When the blonde comes down the ladder, he says he really should get two loaves as he is having company for dinner.
As the sexy woman retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other male customers notices what is going on. Thinking quickly, he orders a loaf of raisin bread so he can continue to enjoy the view. With each trip up the ladder, the sexy blonde seems to catch the eye of another male customer. Pretty soon, each male customer is asking for raisin bread just to watch the young sexy woman climb up and down.
After many trips, the blonde is tired, irritated and thinking she is really going to have to try the raisin bread herself. Once again she is up the ladder retrieving a loaf of raisin bread for another male customer. She stops and fumes, glaring at the men below. She notices an elderly man standing among the crowd of males looking up at her who hasn't placed an order yet.
Thinking to save herself another trip up and down the ladder, she yells at the elderly man, "Is yours raisin, too?"
"No," croaked the old man, "but it's a quiverin'..."
Ha !
Aaaah, I forgot, if you landed on this page, through a search ... sorry to disappoint you... on the brighter side, the above blonde classic is really not that bad.. if your mood is still sore... leave a nasty comment .. perhaps that would make ya happy!!!
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Friday, June 23, 2006
Let's wait and watch
It's very difficult to function with an image base nowadays, particularly when things seemingly are on a virtual reality basis.
Maybe, the situation may take a turn for the better.
Although sounds from MTV come in now and then..
Blank as it may seem, there is an enormous amount of loose data and potential, going to waste. But where, seems to be the general question.
The stink has started permeating to the common man, but somebody has to answer for this wastage.
The answer primarily lies in the media.
Unfortunately the top level has been carried away by the media, something unthinkable.
Can't believe that decisions are made based on television reports and connections.
The Internet, also, is not totally innocent...
To put it short, when the glitter fades, we're just scared, trying to learn how to love, amid the gaudy after images.
It is not surprising that media has such an influence - Basically, because when darkness falls, we are naked, alone in our aging bodies, snuffling with fear, glaring at the phantasms of our toilet-flushed dreams, with a fistful of pills, and a TV Guide to keep us company.
Anyway, TV stations have boosted their ratings.
Young things in the media have started prancing around, enjoying their newfound status, as there is somebody to pay for it.
The biggest and scariest trend is that there is even more stimulation in our culture.
Lights, camera, action-everybody, all the time.
It's going to be good for the drug companies; at least, they're going to be the ones trying to calm us back down.
I know people who have come up with creative ways to disguise the banners, that scroll along the bottoms of their television sets. People put sticky notes on the top of revolving logos on their TV screens.
There's just too much stimulation everywhere.
There are cases when even live events have to be recorded.
What is essential here, is that these newcomers to the media are explained the basic objectives of communication
Otherwise, we would have to learn to interpret articles such as these and make sense of the reporting.
Whatever happens, hope the media is not subjected to more censorship.
Let's wait and watch… hope the images gain their divine status....
Maybe, the situation may take a turn for the better.
Although sounds from MTV come in now and then..
Blank as it may seem, there is an enormous amount of loose data and potential, going to waste. But where, seems to be the general question.
The stink has started permeating to the common man, but somebody has to answer for this wastage.
The answer primarily lies in the media.
Unfortunately the top level has been carried away by the media, something unthinkable.
Can't believe that decisions are made based on television reports and connections.
The Internet, also, is not totally innocent...
To put it short, when the glitter fades, we're just scared, trying to learn how to love, amid the gaudy after images.
It is not surprising that media has such an influence - Basically, because when darkness falls, we are naked, alone in our aging bodies, snuffling with fear, glaring at the phantasms of our toilet-flushed dreams, with a fistful of pills, and a TV Guide to keep us company.
Anyway, TV stations have boosted their ratings.
Young things in the media have started prancing around, enjoying their newfound status, as there is somebody to pay for it.
The biggest and scariest trend is that there is even more stimulation in our culture.
Lights, camera, action-everybody, all the time.
It's going to be good for the drug companies; at least, they're going to be the ones trying to calm us back down.
I know people who have come up with creative ways to disguise the banners, that scroll along the bottoms of their television sets. People put sticky notes on the top of revolving logos on their TV screens.
There's just too much stimulation everywhere.
There are cases when even live events have to be recorded.
What is essential here, is that these newcomers to the media are explained the basic objectives of communication
Otherwise, we would have to learn to interpret articles such as these and make sense of the reporting.
Whatever happens, hope the media is not subjected to more censorship.
Let's wait and watch… hope the images gain their divine status....
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Jokes for the day
Not much today… have to settle with these stolen jokes…..but they are a riot.
They are also a bit on the adult side..
A lady was at her gynecologist's office having her annual checkup, her legs spread and boobs hanging, when she heard the doctor talking to himself as he examined her: "My, what a big vagina! ……... My, what a big vagina!"
The lady obviously, to put it mildly, a bit annoyed.
Being the assertive type she spoke up immediately
"Doctor, I can't believe what I'm hearing! I think it's incredibly unprofessional of you to say something like that.
To say such a thing once was bad enough, but twice is outrageous!"
"I'm very sorry," replied the doctor,
Please forgive me, he repeated.
But just to set the record straight, I said it only ONCE !!!!
(For those who are lost – the other one was the echo !)
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A young woman buys a mirror at an antique shop, and hangs it on her bathroom door.
One evening, while getting undressed, she playfully says "Mirror, mirror, on my door, make my boobs forty-four".
Instantly, there is a brilliant flash of light, and her tits grow to enormous proportions.
Excitedly, she runs to tell her husband what happened, and in minutes they both return.
This time the husband crosses his fingers and says "Mirror mirror on the door, make my penis touch the floor!".
Again, there's a bright flash ... and then his legs fall off!
(It just isn't fair - On the other hand it just goes to show that size doesn't matter !)
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They are also a bit on the adult side..
A lady was at her gynecologist's office having her annual checkup, her legs spread and boobs hanging, when she heard the doctor talking to himself as he examined her: "My, what a big vagina! ……... My, what a big vagina!"
The lady obviously, to put it mildly, a bit annoyed.
Being the assertive type she spoke up immediately
"Doctor, I can't believe what I'm hearing! I think it's incredibly unprofessional of you to say something like that.
To say such a thing once was bad enough, but twice is outrageous!"
"I'm very sorry," replied the doctor,
Please forgive me, he repeated.
But just to set the record straight, I said it only ONCE !!!!
(For those who are lost – the other one was the echo !)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A young woman buys a mirror at an antique shop, and hangs it on her bathroom door.
One evening, while getting undressed, she playfully says "Mirror, mirror, on my door, make my boobs forty-four".
Instantly, there is a brilliant flash of light, and her tits grow to enormous proportions.
Excitedly, she runs to tell her husband what happened, and in minutes they both return.
This time the husband crosses his fingers and says "Mirror mirror on the door, make my penis touch the floor!".
Again, there's a bright flash ... and then his legs fall off!
(It just isn't fair - On the other hand it just goes to show that size doesn't matter !)
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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Watch Out For Those Recruitment People
One day while walking down the street, a highly successful Human Resources Manager was tragically hit by a bus and she died instantly.
Her soul arrived up in heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter himself. “Welcome to Heaven,” said St. Peter.
“Before you get settled in though, it seems we have a problem.
You see, strangely enough, we’ve never once had a Recruitment or Human Resources Manager make it this far, and so we’re not really sure what to do with you.”
“No problem, just let me in,” said the woman. “Well, I’d like to, but I have higher orders. What we’re going to do is let you have a day in Hell and day in Heaven and then you can choose whichever one you want to spend an eternity in.”
“Actually, I think I’ve made up my mind, I prefer to stay in Heaven,” said the woman. “Sorry, we have rules…”
And with that St. Peter put the executive in an elevator and it went down-down to hell.
The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club and standing in front of her were all her friends-fellow executives that she had worked with and they were well dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her. They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times.
They played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster dinner. She met the Devil who was actually a really nice guy (kind of cute) and she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having such a good time that before she knew it, it was time to Leave. Everybody shook her hand and waved good-bye as she got on the elevator. The elevator went up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates and found St.Peter waiting for her.
“Now it’s time to spend a day in heaven,” he said. So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing. She had a great time and before she knew it her 24 hours were up and St. Peter came and got her.
“So, you’ve spent a day in hell and you’ve spent a day in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity.”
The woman paused for a second and then replied, “Well, I never thought I’d say this, I mean, Heaven has been really great and all, but I think I had a better time in Hell.”
So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went down. Back to Hell.
When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends were dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in sacks.
The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her. “I don’t understand,” stammered the woman.
Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable.”
The Devil looked at her and smiled. “Yesterday we were recruiting you, today you’re an employee…”
Boy...... thank the lord for home business !!
Her soul arrived up in heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter himself. “Welcome to Heaven,” said St. Peter.
“Before you get settled in though, it seems we have a problem.
You see, strangely enough, we’ve never once had a Recruitment or Human Resources Manager make it this far, and so we’re not really sure what to do with you.”
“No problem, just let me in,” said the woman. “Well, I’d like to, but I have higher orders. What we’re going to do is let you have a day in Hell and day in Heaven and then you can choose whichever one you want to spend an eternity in.”
“Actually, I think I’ve made up my mind, I prefer to stay in Heaven,” said the woman. “Sorry, we have rules…”
And with that St. Peter put the executive in an elevator and it went down-down to hell.
The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club and standing in front of her were all her friends-fellow executives that she had worked with and they were well dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her. They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times.
They played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster dinner. She met the Devil who was actually a really nice guy (kind of cute) and she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having such a good time that before she knew it, it was time to Leave. Everybody shook her hand and waved good-bye as she got on the elevator. The elevator went up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates and found St.Peter waiting for her.
“Now it’s time to spend a day in heaven,” he said. So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing. She had a great time and before she knew it her 24 hours were up and St. Peter came and got her.
“So, you’ve spent a day in hell and you’ve spent a day in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity.”
The woman paused for a second and then replied, “Well, I never thought I’d say this, I mean, Heaven has been really great and all, but I think I had a better time in Hell.”
So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went down. Back to Hell.
When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends were dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in sacks.
The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her. “I don’t understand,” stammered the woman.
Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable.”
The Devil looked at her and smiled. “Yesterday we were recruiting you, today you’re an employee…”
Boy...... thank the lord for home business !!
Monday, June 19, 2006
Funny Recruitment Advert
Recruitment A La Paris
Sometimeback a very popular food chain company made a advert featuring Paris Hilton
It became popular more because of the controversy surrounding it. Either way, the food chain benefitted.. Sales sored, so any controversy really didn't matter
A Recruitment Company Executive saw this ad, and thought about a similar video, with an emphasis on how hiring the right person could make all the difference.
Obviously, Paris Hilton rarely, or probably never eats a hamburger and certainly has never washed a car. Washing the car while wearing stiletto heels was something else. Now what if this could be tied to hiring the right person.
So this video was made.
It is funny and basically superb, with very little explanation required. It sells on the previous ad.. and hence ddn't need any marketing as well.
In short, funny marketing ads are supposed to be like this.
CLICK HERE
If by any chance, the video does not play or jams, just refresh your page.
On second thoughts, the emphasis on how hiring the right person makes all the difference, works both ways.
In any measure, this represents one of the most effective online marketing campaigns produced in recruiting
(Courtesies: Accolo Recruitment And The Sexy Paris Hilton / Hardees Advert)
Sometimeback a very popular food chain company made a advert featuring Paris Hilton
It became popular more because of the controversy surrounding it. Either way, the food chain benefitted.. Sales sored, so any controversy really didn't matter
A Recruitment Company Executive saw this ad, and thought about a similar video, with an emphasis on how hiring the right person could make all the difference.
Obviously, Paris Hilton rarely, or probably never eats a hamburger and certainly has never washed a car. Washing the car while wearing stiletto heels was something else. Now what if this could be tied to hiring the right person.
So this video was made.
It is funny and basically superb, with very little explanation required. It sells on the previous ad.. and hence ddn't need any marketing as well.
In short, funny marketing ads are supposed to be like this.
CLICK HERE
If by any chance, the video does not play or jams, just refresh your page.
On second thoughts, the emphasis on how hiring the right person makes all the difference, works both ways.
In any measure, this represents one of the most effective online marketing campaigns produced in recruiting
(Courtesies: Accolo Recruitment And The Sexy Paris Hilton / Hardees Advert)
Saturday, June 17, 2006
The New Fat And Weight Reduction Plan
A little boy wakes up 3 nights in a row when he hears a thumping sound coming from his parents room.
Finally one morning he goes to his mom and says, "Mommy, every night I hear you and daddy making noises and when I look in your bedroom you're bouncing up and down on him."
His mom is taken by surprise and says, "Oh...well...ah....well I'm bouncing on his stomach because he's fat and that makes him thin again."
And the boy says, Well, that won't work!"
His mom asks, "Why?!?"
And the boy replies, "Because the lady next door comes by after you leave each day and blows him back up" !!
Have a great weekend !
Finally one morning he goes to his mom and says, "Mommy, every night I hear you and daddy making noises and when I look in your bedroom you're bouncing up and down on him."
His mom is taken by surprise and says, "Oh...well...ah....well I'm bouncing on his stomach because he's fat and that makes him thin again."
And the boy says, Well, that won't work!"
His mom asks, "Why?!?"
And the boy replies, "Because the lady next door comes by after you leave each day and blows him back up" !!
Have a great weekend !
Friday, June 16, 2006
Football Fever
With football (futbol) fever and world cup (FIFA) on the upsurge, where is the time for other activities ?
http://maraff20.buzznet.com/user/video/play/24034/
The above link aptly justifies this..
This funny video is just great, and reflects the male mentality and soccer. In short, with football, FIFA, and world cup fever, does anybody really think of sex or sexy girls... Not that sex doesn't matter... but priorities first
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http://maraff20.buzznet.com/user/video/play/24034/
The above link aptly justifies this..
This funny video is just great, and reflects the male mentality and soccer. In short, with football, FIFA, and world cup fever, does anybody really think of sex or sexy girls... Not that sex doesn't matter... but priorities first
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
Dropping Knowledge
Dropping Knowledge needs your support
Dropping Knowledge is a non-profit organization supported by private foundations, socially responsible corporations and dedicated individuals. In every case, the relationship is reciprocally inspiring and beneficial.
On September 9, 2006, 112 scientists, social entrepreneurs, philosophers, writers, artists and activists from around the world will come together in Berlin, Germany, as guests of dropping knowledge.
Seated around a vast round-table in historic Bebelplatz square, these inspiring individuals, renowned for their lasting creative, social or humanistic contribution will engage with 100 questions from the global public
Dropping Knowledge is in the process of collecting questions from the global public that challenge conventional thinking, inspire conversation and encourage further inquiry.
For the 'Table of Free Voices' event in Berlin on September 9, 2006, dropping knowledge plans to bring together 112 inspiring individuals to drop their knowledge at 100 of these questions; the answers will be filmed, generating some 600 hours of footage.
The "ask yourself" campaign, Table of Free Voices and other dk activities exemplify the practice of asking and answering questions. Together, these activities pave the way for participation in the Living Library.
Ask Yourself Campaign
In a world of complexity and contradiction, apathy has become a sort of survival technique. How could you face the evening news without it? The apathy extends not only to those on the other side of the world but to our families, friends, neighbors, selves.
When was the last time you questioned the way things are?
The last time you refused to accept the unacceptable?
The last time you turned your apathy into activity?
Ask yourself.
The Dropping Knowledge Mission
Dropping Knowledge is a global initiative to turn apathy into activity. By hosting open conversations on the most pressing issues of our times, they foster a worldwide exchange of viewpoints, ideas and people-powered solutions. However knowledge is defined, by dropping it freely to others, by doing so we all gain wisdom.
More info can be got by visitng the below sites..
http://www.yourquestion.org/webband
http://www.droppingknowledge.org/
Support Dropping Knowledge
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Dropping Knowledge is a non-profit organization supported by private foundations, socially responsible corporations and dedicated individuals. In every case, the relationship is reciprocally inspiring and beneficial.
On September 9, 2006, 112 scientists, social entrepreneurs, philosophers, writers, artists and activists from around the world will come together in Berlin, Germany, as guests of dropping knowledge.
Seated around a vast round-table in historic Bebelplatz square, these inspiring individuals, renowned for their lasting creative, social or humanistic contribution will engage with 100 questions from the global public
Dropping Knowledge is in the process of collecting questions from the global public that challenge conventional thinking, inspire conversation and encourage further inquiry.
For the 'Table of Free Voices' event in Berlin on September 9, 2006, dropping knowledge plans to bring together 112 inspiring individuals to drop their knowledge at 100 of these questions; the answers will be filmed, generating some 600 hours of footage.
The "ask yourself" campaign, Table of Free Voices and other dk activities exemplify the practice of asking and answering questions. Together, these activities pave the way for participation in the Living Library.
Ask Yourself Campaign
In a world of complexity and contradiction, apathy has become a sort of survival technique. How could you face the evening news without it? The apathy extends not only to those on the other side of the world but to our families, friends, neighbors, selves.
When was the last time you questioned the way things are?
The last time you refused to accept the unacceptable?
The last time you turned your apathy into activity?
Ask yourself.
The Dropping Knowledge Mission
Dropping Knowledge is a global initiative to turn apathy into activity. By hosting open conversations on the most pressing issues of our times, they foster a worldwide exchange of viewpoints, ideas and people-powered solutions. However knowledge is defined, by dropping it freely to others, by doing so we all gain wisdom.
More info can be got by visitng the below sites..
http://www.yourquestion.org/webband
http://www.droppingknowledge.org/
Support Dropping Knowledge
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
NERDY SHIRTS
To be frank, I can’t figure out a thing, with these so called NERDY SHIRTS from MyFatRobot
Perhaps, I am not in that league, but they sure are a big hit with the so called Nerds. Perhaps we ought to ask them to explain its meaning to us !
Now, going back..
A shirt according to the wikipedia is a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body.
In the United Kingdom, it refers most often to what Americans call a dress shirt or tailored shirt, i.e., a garment with a collar, cuffs, and a full vertical opening with buttons. In the U.S. it tends to have a vaguer meaning, being applied to many types of (mainly men's) tops, leaving the word "top" generally for ladieswear.
A T-shirt is a shirt, usually buttonless, collarless and pocketless shirt, with a round neck and short sleeves, that is pulled on over the head and covers most of a person's torso. There are also long-sleeved T-shirt and sleeveless T-shirt variants.
T-shirts were originally worn as undershirts. This still occurs, but T-shirts are now also frequently worn as the only piece of clothing on the top half of the body (except that women usually wear a bra beneath it)
Now what is in a T-shirt? Why is it getting so much importance…
Of course, it's not the T-shirt that matters.. It's what the T-Shirt says.
Your T-shirt sends out a personal message…. About you, what you are, what you do, and basically what is your thing (as they say, what is your thing dude! ). It is perhaps difficult for us to understand all this hype surrounding T-Shirts, but for the teens it is something to identify each other with.. it is like a signature file for them..
For us the less learned, T-shirts can perhaps be used as a conversation starter..
Now, anybody can buy a T-shirt, and the best part is the selection as it is the message that you want to send to your peers, colleagues, friends or others that matter. Even if all you get is just a grin or a "nice shirt" from a passer-by, you've made a connection.
But with times changing, its very difficult to identify with the kids thinking..
Now what do we do, when T-Shirts become dirty ? In most cases, it's almost cheaper to buy new T-shirts than to pay for laundry.
And what do we do, when some of your favorite T-Shirts become old ?? Don’t worry, the below link, has an answer to that as well..
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70
So shop online today, and get your T Shirt or NERDY SHIRT
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Perhaps, I am not in that league, but they sure are a big hit with the so called Nerds. Perhaps we ought to ask them to explain its meaning to us !
Now, going back..
A shirt according to the wikipedia is a piece of clothing for the trunk of the body.
In the United Kingdom, it refers most often to what Americans call a dress shirt or tailored shirt, i.e., a garment with a collar, cuffs, and a full vertical opening with buttons. In the U.S. it tends to have a vaguer meaning, being applied to many types of (mainly men's) tops, leaving the word "top" generally for ladieswear.
A T-shirt is a shirt, usually buttonless, collarless and pocketless shirt, with a round neck and short sleeves, that is pulled on over the head and covers most of a person's torso. There are also long-sleeved T-shirt and sleeveless T-shirt variants.
T-shirts were originally worn as undershirts. This still occurs, but T-shirts are now also frequently worn as the only piece of clothing on the top half of the body (except that women usually wear a bra beneath it)
Now what is in a T-shirt? Why is it getting so much importance…
Of course, it's not the T-shirt that matters.. It's what the T-Shirt says.
Your T-shirt sends out a personal message…. About you, what you are, what you do, and basically what is your thing (as they say, what is your thing dude! ). It is perhaps difficult for us to understand all this hype surrounding T-Shirts, but for the teens it is something to identify each other with.. it is like a signature file for them..
For us the less learned, T-shirts can perhaps be used as a conversation starter..
Now, anybody can buy a T-shirt, and the best part is the selection as it is the message that you want to send to your peers, colleagues, friends or others that matter. Even if all you get is just a grin or a "nice shirt" from a passer-by, you've made a connection.
But with times changing, its very difficult to identify with the kids thinking..
Now what do we do, when T-Shirts become dirty ? In most cases, it's almost cheaper to buy new T-shirts than to pay for laundry.
And what do we do, when some of your favorite T-Shirts become old ?? Don’t worry, the below link, has an answer to that as well..
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70
So shop online today, and get your T Shirt or NERDY SHIRT
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Sunday, June 11, 2006
Magic Key to Putting
When you have it, you have it.
There is nothing that can stop you
When you don’t have it…then you think that you would be better off placing the ball in the hole with your hand rather than using your putter.
Just the last time you played you had the same stance, putter, and “feel” as you had today, but last time you made the shot easily.
What happened?
Did you lose focus or providence was just not on your side ?
Putting is not a game of chance. Although sometimes it may seem that there is no rhyme or reason to it, there are some tips to help your putting.
If you are having putting problems, your solution can be boiled down to one little word.
Tension.
Concentrate on keeping your muscles relaxed while you are putting and your shots will become more and more accurate.
Stiff muscles only make it harder to putt. Good putting takes complete muscle relaxation so that your movements are fluid. Fluid movement gives you the freedom to make a good putt. If you are trying to tense your body up to keep your balance, then you are guaranteed to have problems.
When you are not having problems putting, your confidence is increased and you are having free movement. When you miss an easy putt, then you become tense and you try more carefully. The more tense you become, the more freedom you lose and your putting goes down the drain.
You can change everything about your putting and try to copy every professional player imaginable, but it all hinges on you being relaxed. Relax your muscles. Be loose and free. Pretend your muscles are like jelly.
Making a good shot is impossible if you are tense. When you stiffen up from your face to your feet, you lose the freedom that you need to make a good shot. You may make several shots this way, but there will come a time when all you will hit are bad shots. You need to stay relaxed enough to fall down (but stay up).
If you will stay relaxed then your putt will improve, your confidence will rise, and you will be more relaxed for the entire golf game!
Are you looking for the magic key to putting?
RELAX!
Good putting hinges on this one key
There is nothing that can stop you
When you don’t have it…then you think that you would be better off placing the ball in the hole with your hand rather than using your putter.
Just the last time you played you had the same stance, putter, and “feel” as you had today, but last time you made the shot easily.
What happened?
Did you lose focus or providence was just not on your side ?
Putting is not a game of chance. Although sometimes it may seem that there is no rhyme or reason to it, there are some tips to help your putting.
If you are having putting problems, your solution can be boiled down to one little word.
Tension.
Concentrate on keeping your muscles relaxed while you are putting and your shots will become more and more accurate.
Stiff muscles only make it harder to putt. Good putting takes complete muscle relaxation so that your movements are fluid. Fluid movement gives you the freedom to make a good putt. If you are trying to tense your body up to keep your balance, then you are guaranteed to have problems.
When you are not having problems putting, your confidence is increased and you are having free movement. When you miss an easy putt, then you become tense and you try more carefully. The more tense you become, the more freedom you lose and your putting goes down the drain.
You can change everything about your putting and try to copy every professional player imaginable, but it all hinges on you being relaxed. Relax your muscles. Be loose and free. Pretend your muscles are like jelly.
Making a good shot is impossible if you are tense. When you stiffen up from your face to your feet, you lose the freedom that you need to make a good shot. You may make several shots this way, but there will come a time when all you will hit are bad shots. You need to stay relaxed enough to fall down (but stay up).
If you will stay relaxed then your putt will improve, your confidence will rise, and you will be more relaxed for the entire golf game!
Are you looking for the magic key to putting?
RELAX!
Good putting hinges on this one key
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Add your face to hilarious e-cards, mobile avatars and much more
Muglets.com is the place where you can use digital photos to put yourself into Flash animations, Windows screensavers or even on your mobile phone. To start pick a Muglet on the left and follow the instructions or click one of those...
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Sunday, June 04, 2006
5 Great Domain Naming Techniques
So you have a beautiful website complete and you have no idea what to name it. You have tried to think and think over and over, yet nothing seems good enough. Why don't you try one of these naming techniques?
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Saturday, June 03, 2006
The Hunk - Random Images
This hunk advert is another one of those better ones..
It's surprising that the hunk brought in such a number of hits that I had to review what caused it.... it is not just the male community that are searching for sexy girls and hotties but there are a good number of females searching for hunks out there, as well.
I reckon this is why they made the hunk advert with a bit of sexual or sexy overtone.
Have a nice weekend..
Oh... if you landed on this page, through a search ... sorry to disappoint you... on the brighter side, the hunk is not bad and the mineral water is defintely safe to drink... trust that quenches your thirst.. water off the hunk !!
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It's surprising that the hunk brought in such a number of hits that I had to review what caused it.... it is not just the male community that are searching for sexy girls and hotties but there are a good number of females searching for hunks out there, as well.
I reckon this is why they made the hunk advert with a bit of sexual or sexy overtone.
It is funny that the source that this was " copied/ borrowed " from had tags - sex, penis, orgasm and erection added to it. Not that it mattered, but that was what got me there in the first place.
If you are a regular word tracker checker, you would note that words constantly feature on top of the list. It is no doubt that adult and sex oriented sites have such huge trafficHave a nice weekend..
Oh... if you landed on this page, through a search ... sorry to disappoint you... on the brighter side, the hunk is not bad and the mineral water is defintely safe to drink... trust that quenches your thirst.. water off the hunk !!
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Browser market share on BoingBoing
Firefox has 31% of browser market.....*cough* on BoingBoing.net
Besides, Internet Explorer has only a 1.6% lead on Mozilla / Firefox for BB readers now on BoingBoing.net
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Besides, Internet Explorer has only a 1.6% lead on Mozilla / Firefox for BB readers now on BoingBoing.net
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CHEATOOGLE - Cheat Search Engine
Most comprehensive cheat search engine on the net!
All platforms, you just enter the name of the game you want to search for cheat codes.
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All platforms, you just enter the name of the game you want to search for cheat codes.
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Hack the mail, kinda
This oneâ??s the Envelope X-Ray Spray, which is supposed to let you spy on other peopleâ??s mail (with the permission of the addressee, of course). You spray it on and itâ??s supposed to make the envelope temporarily translucent
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Men Spend More Than Woman Online
Men plan to spend up to 15 percent more online this holiday season than women, a survey says.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Check out the best photoblogs in the world!!!
Winners have been announced for 2006. Through the Photobloggies, you can find some of the best photoblog sites on the internet.
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Liberty League International – Taking Network Marketing to the Next Level
Liberty League International, one of the world’s leading personal development companies helps people worldwide achieve real personal growth and make their own good fortune and share your success with your family, friends and community.
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Meet New (Random) Friends at Fo.rtuito.us
When you register at Fo.rtuito.us it randomly introduces you to another member. You have four days to interact with that member via anonymous email to see if you can become friends. If after those four days both people decide they would like to stay friends, they are added to your permanent friends list. You are then introduced to another person.
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Sunday, May 28, 2006
Just Give Me a Simple Phone!
Wired says that all consumers really want is an easy to use, sturdy, reliable phone - not a camera-mp3player-internetbrowser-video-instantmessaging-phone.
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Create your own font online - Download hundreds of fonts in the gallery!
This awesome site uses Java to let you create your own font. Once you finish it you can upload it to the gallery so you can download it, as well as hundreds of others, other people have made!
Check it out...
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Middle School Student Suspended for Sharing Caffeine Gum
A middle school student was suspended for three days for sharing chewing gum because it contained caffeine, school officials said. The gum is "a stimulant that has no other redeeming quality," said Amy Palermo, schools superintendent.
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Saturday, May 27, 2006
about your URL
Providers all sorts of information like loading time, uptime, Cacheability, Readability etc. Its a Keeper...
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Free Photos for Your Web Site or Blog
Sick to death of the rotten stick figures that come with PowerPoint? Want to punch up your presentations, your blog, your Web site? Getting ready to shell out money for custom, digital or stock photography? Don't.
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Friday, May 26, 2006
Firefox continues to gain ground
The Firefox and Safari Web browsers are gradually becoming more popular, while Internet Explorer (IE) may be starting to lose some of its lead, according to experts.
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Study: Drinking daily can bring health benefits -- for men
I had to put my beer down to post this... drinking reduces the risk of heart disease but the beneficial effects seem to work differently in men and women. They found that for men drinking daily seems to have the biggest positive effect on health while in women the amount of alcohol consumed may have more of an impact.
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Video Ad: Paris Hilton on the Beach
Paris Hilton lets her boobs slip out during a free spirited Malibu beach video shoot.
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Dude, you got Google
Google and Dell announced a partnership today in a deal that will put the Google Toolbar and Desktop applications on every computer sold.
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Monday, May 15, 2006
Funny Ads And Funny Beer Ads
Funny ads and commercials are a total blowout. Not only they convey the message, but also they make such an impact..
Just click on the buzznet link and the myspace links below...
http://maraff20.buzznet.com
http://myspace.com/shankspandiath
Now comment on which one you liked the best... it is difficult ain't it ?
These ad guys are something
PS. These have been selected/ stolen/ borrowed from a selected source of fantastic commercials... so if you like them, pass it around !
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Just click on the buzznet link and the myspace links below...
http://maraff20.buzznet.com
http://myspace.com/shankspandiath
Now comment on which one you liked the best... it is difficult ain't it ?
These ad guys are something
PS. These have been selected/ stolen/ borrowed from a selected source of fantastic commercials... so if you like them, pass it around !
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Saturday, May 13, 2006
Just For A Blow !
You know these photographerss can do anything and get away with it
http://www.marketingaffiliater.com/blog/dog.html
Dogs, can get away with anything...
Again, for those who landed here with other intentions, just laugh it off..
Sometimes, its perception what matters !
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Dogs, can get away with anything...
Again, for those who landed here with other intentions, just laugh it off..
Sometimes, its perception what matters !
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Sunday, May 07, 2006
The Karela Vibrator Feud - Random Images
Someone send this to me the other day..
Perhaps few of you would understand what karela means.. well it does not mean the state of kerala, it means a banana in hindi.
Now those of you who have landed on this page through a search engine, just enjoy the ad and other articles. Sorry about the sexy overtone, without which you would not have landed here.. ha !
So, don't just treat it as another one of those random images..
It has a meaning as well..
The bit of sexy overtone here is because of the bloody vibrator.
On the other side, a vibrator fighting over a banana... May be that's why they call the nana the poor man's vibe ? (No... can't be !)
Either way, the male species better get their house and organ in order !
I guess that's why they say, healthy competition is always good... but if we were to believe the poor man stuff...where is the bloody competition ?
Rise o penis. you are being outplayed !!
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Perhaps few of you would understand what karela means.. well it does not mean the state of kerala, it means a banana in hindi.
Now those of you who have landed on this page through a search engine, just enjoy the ad and other articles. Sorry about the sexy overtone, without which you would not have landed here.. ha !
So, don't just treat it as another one of those random images..
It has a meaning as well..
The bit of sexy overtone here is because of the bloody vibrator.
On the other side, a vibrator fighting over a banana... May be that's why they call the nana the poor man's vibe ? (No... can't be !)
Either way, the male species better get their house and organ in order !
I guess that's why they say, healthy competition is always good... but if we were to believe the poor man stuff...where is the bloody competition ?
Rise o penis. you are being outplayed !!
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Talk about being heavy
Sometime back we used to joke about liking fat people as it makes you look thin - but this bloke is apparently "the heaviest"
Let's hope his surgery goes well.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Night Courses
During work, John and William were chatting:
John: William, I've been taking night courses for 5 months now and I have an exam next week.
William: Oh!
John: For example, do you know who is Graham Bell?
William: No
John: He's the inventor of the phone in 1876; if you take night courses you would know this.
The next day, the same discussion took place:
John: Do you know who is Alexander Dumas?
William: No
John: He's the author of "The 3 Musketeers", if you take night courses, you would know this.
The next day, once again:
John: And do you know who is Jean Jacques Rousseau?
William: No
John: He's the author of "Confessions", if you take night courses, you would know this.
This time, William got irritated and said: And you, do you know who is George Hunt?
John: No
William: He's the guy sleeping with your wife!! If you stop night courses, you would know a bit about this sexual intercourse !!
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John: William, I've been taking night courses for 5 months now and I have an exam next week.
William: Oh!
John: For example, do you know who is Graham Bell?
William: No
John: He's the inventor of the phone in 1876; if you take night courses you would know this.
The next day, the same discussion took place:
John: Do you know who is Alexander Dumas?
William: No
John: He's the author of "The 3 Musketeers", if you take night courses, you would know this.
The next day, once again:
John: And do you know who is Jean Jacques Rousseau?
William: No
John: He's the author of "Confessions", if you take night courses, you would know this.
This time, William got irritated and said: And you, do you know who is George Hunt?
John: No
William: He's the guy sleeping with your wife!! If you stop night courses, you would know a bit about this sexual intercourse !!
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Funny Misleading Ad
Another one of those fab funny ads..
http://www.marketingaffiliater.com/images/ShowLetter.gif
Those of you, that thought of a blow job, sorry to diappoint you..
Posted this elsewhere and.. nearly 9 out of 10 had the blow job thought.. besides more than half of them were women
Gosh, there is still hope !
Besides, watch out for these admen, they are bound to catch you off guard
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http://www.marketingaffiliater.com/images/ShowLetter.gif
Those of you, that thought of a blow job, sorry to diappoint you..
Posted this elsewhere and.. nearly 9 out of 10 had the blow job thought.. besides more than half of them were women
Gosh, there is still hope !
Besides, watch out for these admen, they are bound to catch you off guard
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Priceless Blow Job
This Mastercard advertisement based on a night out on town theme is simply priceless
It doesn't need any explanation, just watch and enjoy the advertisement companys' presentation
This Mastercard ad is definitely one of the better credit card ads
http://www.toilette-humor.com/indecent-proposal.html
As long as there are still fathers such as these, there is still hope.
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It doesn't need any explanation, just watch and enjoy the advertisement companys' presentation
This Mastercard ad is definitely one of the better credit card ads
http://www.toilette-humor.com/indecent-proposal.html
As long as there are still fathers such as these, there is still hope.
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My Dad is a Father
A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed he had his collar on backwards.
The little boy asked why he wore his collar that way.
The man,who was a priest, said, " I am a Father.
The little boy replied, "My daddy doesn't wear his collar like that."
The priest looked up from his book and answered, "I am the Father of many."
The boy said, "My dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren and he doesn't wear his collar that way."
The priest, getting impatient, said, "I am the Father of hundreds” and went back to reading his book.
The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while, then leaned over and said,
Maybe you should wear your pants backwards instead of your collar.
The little boy asked why he wore his collar that way.
The man,who was a priest, said, " I am a Father.
The little boy replied, "My daddy doesn't wear his collar like that."
The priest looked up from his book and answered, "I am the Father of many."
The boy said, "My dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren and he doesn't wear his collar that way."
The priest, getting impatient, said, "I am the Father of hundreds” and went back to reading his book.
The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while, then leaned over and said,
Maybe you should wear your pants backwards instead of your collar.
The Grandma And Her Boyfriend
A 5-year-old boy went to visit his grandmother one day.
Playing with his toys in her bedroom while grandma was dusting, he looked up and said, "Grandma, how come you don't have a boyfriend now that Grandpa went to heaven?"
Grandma replied, "Honey, my TV is my boyfriend.
I can sit in my bedroom and watch it all day long. The religious programs make me feel good and the comedies make me laugh. I'm happy with my TV as my boyfriend."
Grandma turned on the TV, and the reception was terrible.
She started adjusting the knobs, trying to get the picture in focus. Frustrated, she started banging the backside of the TV hoping to fix the problem.
The little boy heard the doorbell ring, so he hurried to open the door, and there stood Grandma's minister. The minister said, "Hello, son, is your Grandma home?"
The little boy replied,
"Yeah, she's in the bedroom banging her boyfriend."
The minister fainted.
Playing with his toys in her bedroom while grandma was dusting, he looked up and said, "Grandma, how come you don't have a boyfriend now that Grandpa went to heaven?"
Grandma replied, "Honey, my TV is my boyfriend.
I can sit in my bedroom and watch it all day long. The religious programs make me feel good and the comedies make me laugh. I'm happy with my TV as my boyfriend."
Grandma turned on the TV, and the reception was terrible.
She started adjusting the knobs, trying to get the picture in focus. Frustrated, she started banging the backside of the TV hoping to fix the problem.
The little boy heard the doorbell ring, so he hurried to open the door, and there stood Grandma's minister. The minister said, "Hello, son, is your Grandma home?"
The little boy replied,
"Yeah, she's in the bedroom banging her boyfriend."
The minister fainted.
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