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| To Believe Is To Know To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning. It is to trust that miracles happen... and dreams really do come true. To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds, To know the wonder of a stardust sky... and the wisdom of the man in the moon. To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart, The innocence of a child's eyes and the beauty of an aging hand... for it is through their teachings we learn to love. To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us. When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again. To believe is to know we are not alone, That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it. ~ Ali Ibrahim |
| We have certain beliefs and attitudes that mold our self image. When those attitudes and beliefs are postive... we have a a positive self-image. Likewise... if they are not positive, our self image suffers. When your mind-set is positive... you understand and know being perfect is not a requirement for your success. You know it's better to deal with issues or problems than to ignore them. You know setting and living by standards you have set... is healthier than comparing yourself with others. Most importantly... you know accepting responsibility for your actions goes hand in hand with self-forgiveness. Our beliefs and attitudes are the tools that make achieving our goals possible.... protect us from a certain degree of stress as well as boost our self-esteem. Sooooo... Today... let's reflect on our attitudes and beliefs. Identify the ones that mayb be slowing you down. Even small changes of mind .... can lead to big rewards ....which can make all the difference in the world! |
| Have a most blessed and awesome day! |
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| "gauntlet" PRONUNCIATION: (GONT-let, GAHNT-) MEANING: noun: 1. A long thick glove worn as part of medieval armor. 2. A challenge. To throw down the gauntlet: to challenge someone. To take up the gauntlet: to accept a challenge. 3. A form of military punishment where a person was forced to run between two rows of people who struck him as he passed in front of them. Used in the phrase: to run the gauntlet. 4. An attack from all sides; a severe trial or ordeal. ETYMOLOGY: For 1, 2: From Old French gantelet, diminutive of gant (glove). The metaphorical sense of the word arises from the medieval custom of a knight throwing his gauntlet to the ground to challenge someone. An opponent would pick it up to indicate that he accepted the challenge. For 3, 4: An alteration of gantlope, influenced by the word gauntlet, from Swedish gatlopp (lane run). USAGE: "Qantas's budget airline Jetstar has thrown down the gauntlet to other no-frills airlines by adding an extra 700,000 seats with discounted fares." Andrew Heasley; Jetstar Ramps Up Discount War; The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); Dec 10, 2009. "We had to run the gauntlet of well-financed and powerful opposition to secure the assets for the future of the game and our new league," said AF1 board member William Niro." Arena Football One completes purchase of AFL assets; The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, California); Dec 21, 2009. |
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The story you are about to read is true. The name(s) may have been changed to protect the stupid...
Bozo criminal for today comes from Wichita, Kansas, where two bozos decided to steal some
limestone landscaping rocks. Their first mistake was loading the rocks into a Ford Explorer that was
not equipped to handle such a heavy load. Their second mistake was in parking the Explorer on a
riverbank while they loaded the rock. You can guess what happened next. The load shifted in the
truck and it slid backwards into the river, where it promptly sank. Oops. An address found inside the
truck led the cops to our bozo.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Wichita, Kansas, where two bozos decided to steal some
limestone landscaping rocks. Their first mistake was loading the rocks into a Ford Explorer that was
not equipped to handle such a heavy load. Their second mistake was in parking the Explorer on a
riverbank while they loaded the rock. You can guess what happened next. The load shifted in the
truck and it slid backwards into the river, where it promptly sank. Oops. An address found inside the
truck led the cops to our bozo.
| Every human being on this earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn't original sin. He's born with the tragedy that he has to grow up. That he has to leave the nest, the security, and go out to do battle. He has to lose everything that is lovely and fight for a new loveliness of his own making, and it's a tragedy. A lot of people don't have the courage to do it. ~ Helen Hayes |
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress authorizes the first national Revolutionary
War memorial in honor of Brigadier General Richard Montgomery, who had been killed
during an assault on Quebec on December 31, 1775.
1905 ~ Largest Diamond discovered
at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a
routine inspection by the mine's superintendent. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the
"Cullinan," it was the largest diamond ever found.
1935 ~ First canned beer goes on sale
Canned beer makes its debut on this day in 1935. In partnership with the American Can
Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest
Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Virginia.
Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give the
green light to further production.
1968 ~ Israeli sub vanishes
The Israeli submarine Dakar, carrying 69 sailors, disappears on this day in 1968 and is never
seen again. The exact fate of this vessel remains a mystery to this day. Israel proclaimed
March 4 a national day of mourning and it was declared that all 69 sailors on board the
Dakar were considered dead under Jewish religious law. A monument to the crew was later
built on Mount Herzel in Jerusalem.
2005 ~ BTK Killer sends message
a Wichita, Kansas, television station receives a postcard from the BTK killer that leads police
to discover a Post Toasties cereal box that had been altered to contain the letters BTK. This
communication was one in a long line sent by the serial killer who terrorized Wichita for over
30 years, brutally murdering 10 people and taunting law enforcement and the local media. A
month later, on February 25, Dennis Lynn Rader, a husband, father of two and compliance
officer for Park City, Kansas, was taken into police custody and soon confessed to being the
BTK killer.
War memorial in honor of Brigadier General Richard Montgomery, who had been killed
during an assault on Quebec on December 31, 1775.
1905 ~ Largest Diamond discovered
at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a
routine inspection by the mine's superintendent. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the
"Cullinan," it was the largest diamond ever found.
1935 ~ First canned beer goes on sale
Canned beer makes its debut on this day in 1935. In partnership with the American Can
Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest
Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Virginia.
Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give the
green light to further production.
1968 ~ Israeli sub vanishes
The Israeli submarine Dakar, carrying 69 sailors, disappears on this day in 1968 and is never
seen again. The exact fate of this vessel remains a mystery to this day. Israel proclaimed
March 4 a national day of mourning and it was declared that all 69 sailors on board the
Dakar were considered dead under Jewish religious law. A monument to the crew was later
built on Mount Herzel in Jerusalem.
2005 ~ BTK Killer sends message
a Wichita, Kansas, television station receives a postcard from the BTK killer that leads police
to discover a Post Toasties cereal box that had been altered to contain the letters BTK. This
communication was one in a long line sent by the serial killer who terrorized Wichita for over
30 years, brutally murdering 10 people and taunting law enforcement and the local media. A
month later, on February 25, Dennis Lynn Rader, a husband, father of two and compliance
officer for Park City, Kansas, was taken into police custody and soon confessed to being the
BTK killer.
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