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A Secure PAYPAL page comes up. Any amount is greatly appreciated and needed! PLEASE Visit Shangrala to Help: http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/index.html OR If you'd rather send us a donation, Please MAIL it here: Elrhea Bigham 502 S. Harrison Van Wert, OH 45891 *~* THANK YOU! MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR ANGELS MOST ABUNDANTLY! ================ >-->In The 'Shangy' News :) On my web browsings the other day I saw a video but it was the comments from the watchers that won't leave me. It restored my faith in today's society. So I have to share it with you. . . (>\---/<) ,' `. / q p \ ( >(_Y_)< ) >-' `-' `-<-. / _.== ,=.,- \ /, )` '( ) ; `._.' `--< : \ | ) \ ) ;_/ hjw `._ _/_ ___.'-\\\ `--\\\ Here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfqNXADl3kU Unfortunately the comments aren't all there today like when I saw them. Some must of been deleted. However, the comments I saw mostly said what I felt - 'That's mean'. Almost all of them said this. In a society that you see kids hurting each other and seemingly not caring about life - it did my heart good to know that the majority viewing this little film realized and felt the same thing I did. There is hope for this society yet! -<>- >Hot off the 'Shangy' Press: Sandi sent us an update for the heartwarming story of Noah the pigeon. Check it out here... __ .'o '. / .-.\ / ( ,-/ '-. / ) ( | | / \ ;' ,.,.\ ;..;; ,.-+= ) (-:'' /,.__.,\ Roohollah. Under His Wings http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/wings.html --- ...Lovely update! Thank you Sandi! This one I found totally mind boggling! It comes from a forward from our friend Viv. I think all of us would like to work here! See what you think... M ' ` | :|`-._ | :|`-._`-._ / ::\ `-._`-._ / ::\ `-(_) |_________| / / `-' / / / / / / / / ________________/ _&_______ /8P' `' Y888/ /P' ____________ Y8/ /' /\ / / / / . \ \ / / / / // \ \ / / / VK / // \ \___________/ / / /// \ \ __ / /8 `' \/ /_/ ./ /88b.____________________.8/ A Tour Inside Google http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/insidegoogle.html --- ...A Very Interesting one! Thank You Viv! We have a super sweet animal story that comes to us from our friend John-Paul. I could not resist making this one up. Check it out here... __ \ `-. __ ) \ .-' `-._.--' | / _/ | ___ __-'. . | ' `---<___/|/| | _ o ) | \ / , | \ `, ) \ \-`-._| `-/ /---'>_/_\ '-`-__`-. '" " "" -Joshua Bell- Baby Squirrel Finnegan http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/finnegan.html --- ...Ahhh, warms the heart! Thank You John-Paul! Sandi sent us some more great photos of Johan's Noah's Ark so I added these and updated the page here... .-. .-. | \/ | /, ,_ `'-. .-|\ /`\ '. .' 0/ | 0\ \_ `". .-' _,/ '--'.'|#''---' `--' | / \# | / \# \ ;|\ .\# |' ' // \ ::\# \ /` \ ':\# `"` \.. \# \::. \# \:: \# \' .:\# \ :::\# \ '::\# jgs \ \# \ Johan's Noah's Ark http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/noahsark.html --- ...Awesome! Thank you for this update Sandi! -<>- , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >-->Another Blessing From Our Friends At TruthOrTraditon: Hello and God bless you! We wanted to let you know that we have added our newest Teaching of the Month to iTunes and TruthOrTradition.com Title: Who is Jesus Christ? (March 2010) It has been stated that no single person has had more effect on history than Jesus Christ. But now, just as when he lived, there are a lot of different opinions about him, ranging from a deceiver to the Son of God. In this teaching John Schoenheit opens the Word of God to see what it reveals about who Jesus is. Taking a biographical approach, John examines different records in the Four Gospels to show that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, but he is also our hero and role model. Scripture says that Jesus was tempted just like we are. If so, how could he live a sinless life? Scripture reveals that Jesus got hungry, tired, and had family problems just as we do, yet he singularly focused on God and lived and loved like no other person before or since. This look at the life of Jesus reveals a person who needs to be better known, and knowing him inspires us to live a more focused and holy life. Listen for free at: http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/audio (Just scroll down a little bit to March 2010) or http://www.STFonline.org/podcast Also, here are some new 10-minute video teachings we have just added to our YouTube channel: "How to Start a Christian Fellowship" "What is Faith? Faith is Not a 'Magical Mind Force' or 'Positive Thinking.'" "The Battle Field is in Our Mind" "Our Vision: Building an Enduring Work of Truth" "Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepard..." "What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos / Getting a Tattoo?" "Get Connected: Fellowshipping Together, Getting Together, Hanging Out Together in Jesus' Name" To watch these short 10-minute video teachings (and many more) visit http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/youtube To subscribe to our video teachings in iTunes visit www.TruthOrTradition.com/itunes We are sure thankful for you! 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This Sunday, our Alzheimer's Action Summit will kick off with hundreds of advocates gathering on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for a Candlelight Tribute Rally. These individuals will share their stories and light candles in honor of those touched by Alzheimer's disease. Please light your candle now... http://act.alz.org/site/R?i=iP8CXM6V32z_qJ4uOcOR5Q.. before our Virtual Candlelight Rally ends: http://act.alz.org/site/R?i=AymaENU19Iawl_6A6jbdzQ.. Add a personal message to be displayed with your candle to help illuminate the need to end Alzheimer’s disease! Sincerely, Angela Geiger Vice President -<>- >-->[POLITICS]An Alert from Grassfire: >Hill phones "going crazy" supporting ObamaCare I just received word from a trusted contact on Capitol Hill that the Left's strategy of flooding Congress with "Pro ObamaCare" phone calls is working. "We just left [a member of Congress'] office and while we were waiting, their phones were going crazy demanding" support for health care and to sign on to the Bennet letter committing to voting for reconciliation. The Bennet effort is to give Pelosi air cover for the House vote.... Get everyone you can to call or fax or email." The "Bennet letter" refers to a letter from Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado which urges Majority Leader Reid to use BUDGET RECONCILIATION to pass ObamaCare WITH THE PUBLIC OPTION. In other words, the Bennet letter is designed to send a message to House Democrats that the House version of the bill with the public option will be included in the final (real) ObamaCare bill using reconciliation. And reports indicate the Bennet Letter already has 33 signers! + + Odds of ObamaCare passing are rising This contact also relayed the following on the prospects of ObamaCare passing... "The person who has been our main contact said...last week she would have thought 20% [likelihood of ObamaCare passing] now thinks 50%.... They also have polling data that each piece of health care reform when polled line by line has support and that Americans will love it after they do it. My sense is that we really need the TEA party to bombard the House members or this is going to happen." + + Two Key Actions #1 -- Send faxes right now Even if you've done so already... You can use our FaxFire system to send this message right now to your two Senators, your Rep AND the President -- and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Go here to schedule your faxes: http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=25729&CID=122&RID=21451732 (As always, we provide all the information for you to send your own faxes if you prefer. Just click the above link.) #2 -- Call your Senators and Representative Be sure to tell your Senators what you think about the "Bennet Letter" calling for reconciliation and the public option. If you have already sent faxes, thank you! And thanks for going the extra mile right now with more faxes and phone calls. Thank you for all you do as part of the Grassfire Nation. Steve Elliott Grassfire Nation P.S. Also be sure to join the dialogue and the grassroots strategy at ResistNet: http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=25730&RID=21451732 -<>- >-->[POLITICS]In doubt still? - From Patriot Update: ObamaCare 3.0 - The Worst Bill Ever http://tinyurl.com/yfnbdyt =============================================================== >-->From InspiredBuffalo: | ____.......__ |\ .' _.--""''`` ``''--._ | \ .'/ ..--'` .-'` .._ | \.' / ..-'' .-' '.`'"-: ' .-'` .-' '. __...----""""""""""--.. \ - ..-'' ``""-._ \ .' _. \ `"- \ _.-'` | /-. \ `-. \ | / `. \ wkm `.\ |/ `-\ `. | >A Real Star In early 1940, Kate Smith, a fiercely patriotic American and the biggest star on radio, was deeply worried about her country. She asked Irving Berlin if he could give her a song that would reignite the spirit of American patriotism and faith. He said he had a song that he had written in 1917, but never used it. He said she could have it. She sat at the piano & played it and realized how good it was. She called Mr. Berlin and told him that she couldn't take this from him for nothing. So, they agreed that any money that would be made off the song would be donated to the Boy Scouts of America. Thanks to Kate Smith and Irving Berlin, the Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties. This clip is from the movie "You're in the Army Now". You will see a familiar face in this-one that we are all very proud of. Frank Sinatra said that when Kate Smith, whom he considered the greatest singer of his age, first sang this song on the radio, a million guys got 'dust' in their eyes and had to wipe the tears the 'dust' caused. If you can watch and listen without 'dust' getting in your eyes, you have no soul. Sit back and enjoy a Real Star. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs -<>- ) .-----. / ; / GOT \ } __-___.'_ , _, ( HONEY? ) ( ,-""____,____>===---=._ \ / "' .-" II ' "-. '-. .-' ,' /\ . .'.:. O ) . /\())\,. ' : ;/ o } ' (())\\)) : \ // .-öö I . : //\\//\\ . .;-;./ \_| I , '\\//))//. . :.\.\.;'' } ; .(())//)) ' \ \\ ) : .\/())/ . ' '' ] , . ' \/ . ] . ; . ) cgmm / Andre Mastel >Honey - WISDOM! "Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Prov 24:13-14 No one will deny that honey is sweet. What's more, honey is found in all the world. It is much more prevalent than sugar -- especially refined sugar. There are healing properties to honey. Eating local honey may help reduce or eliminate pollen allergies. Honey and vinegar combine to make a cold medicine. It's easily digested. Some say it provides a healthier sweetener than refined sugars. I suppose the list could continue for pages. One thing is certain, honey is a sweetener of Biblical proportions. Solomon tells us that wisdom is like honey. It's good for you. Wisdom keeps us out of trouble. Wisdom helps us gain instruction. Wisdom builds a good business. Wisdom shuts the mouth whena spoken word would bring discontent. Wisdom opens the mouth when a word rightly spoken brings healing. The wisest man on earth encourages us to "find wisdom" and to acquire it at any cost. He says that with wisdom dwelling within us, our future is assured. Obviously, he would say that foolishness brings destruction. Oh, one more thing, wisdom brings hope and keeps it strong. We all need hope. Hallelujah, Amen and Amen. --- ...WARNING - No honey for babies under 13 months though. http://www.babycenter.com/408_when-can-my-baby-eat-honey_1368490.bc Wisdom of the Word like honey is for the older or more learned folks... 1 Pet.2: [2] As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1 Cor.3 [2] I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. That's the same with babies - they are unable to bear it [honey]. Heb.5 [12] For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. [13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Instead of being teachers of the Word of God, they were still crawling around being babies - needing to be taught the basics again and again. By learning and studying God's Word, we grow and are able to handle more and more of the 'meat' of God's word. That is why these audio classes here are so cool! http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/audio They help us grow in the Word Of God so we can get more wisdom! Which we just learned is so very, very good for us! -<>- (\ /) \/ W.Madison \/ (\ /) (X) o00- _ _ -00o (X) (/|\) (')< >(') (/|\) | (@ ) ( @) | \|/|||||||||| ^^ |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ^^ ||||wsm|||\|/ ~~~~ ~~~~ >God's Garden in the Sun God sent me down a ray of hope And it has broken through Tomorrow is a brand new day And I can start anew The forecast is for sunny skies With not a cloud in sight So I'm getting me a pair of shades And walking in His light I'm packing up my yesterdays And leaving them behind To run off with Joy and Love and Hope And my new found Peace of mind . | . \ | / `. \ ' / .' `. .-*""*-. .' "*-._ /.*" "*.\ _.-*" : ; ____ """"': .. ; _.-*" \ `.__.' / "*-._ .' `-.__.-' `. bug .' / . \ `. / | \ ' | ` So Mr. Despair don't look for me When tomorrow's day is done I'm putting down roots in this place I found Called God's Garden in the Sun -Author Unknown -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment Funny Stuff http://www.buffaloschips.com/sadfswa.htm German Coast Guard http://www.buffaloschips.com/sdfsafe.htm Gun Control http://www.buffaloschips.com/4r4n.htm How Aliens Fish http://www.buffaloschips.com/34r43r.htm Idiot 1 http://www.buffaloschips.com/5y5g3g.htm Court House Shooting Idiot http://www.buffaloschips.com/sfserfs.htm Cutest Plumber http://www.buffaloschips.com/hjsdkjs.htm Deer Jumps Cycle http://www.buffaloschips.com/safs.htm Drag Race Slomo http://www.buffaloschips.com/sdfwsew.htm Dry Retriever http://www.buffaloschips.com/sfew.htm >From Shangy A Tour Inside Google http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/insidegoogle.html Baby Squirrel Finnegan http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/finnegan.html Johan's Noah's Ark http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/noahsark.html Darvaza - Door To Hell http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/darvaza.html New Office Policy http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/office.html This Is India http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/india.html Garage Door Art http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/garageart.html Chevy Selling It http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/chevysi.html Got A Nanosecond? http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/nano.html Wave Photography Art http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/waveart.html Subscribe send a blank email to: the-inspired-buffalo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: ____ _ /////|\\ ``````\\\ `/` ))) \`, ((( `--- ,\\\ ,---/ )),))) / , `(( ((( `--. ) `__)) ________ | | ,-./\ \ _,-' \ \__,-. \ \,-' /`.__,-'_,-\ `-. / \____`--'____________ | \ Starshine >SIMPLE HEROICS by Joseph Walker It was the simplest of gestures, really. But something about it was terribly poignant and profound -- and instructive to anyone looking for solutions in today's complex world. Sixteen-year-old Brian had been asked to participate in a program at church. Never much one for public speaking, he accepted the invitation apprehensively. His younger sister, Gretchen, knew of his anxiety, and tried to soothe him with some good-natured teasing. "Don't worry about it, Brian," she reminded him more than once. "You can't really disappoint anyone because nobody is expecting much." You know -- the sort of thing you'd expect from a little sister. On the appointed day Brian was in his place wearing his best clothes, a fresh haircut and the most strained smile this side of Miss First Runner-Up. Blame part of that on pre-speech jitters. Blame a little more on the car accident Brian was involved in on the way to church -- not to mention the broken rib he sustained in the collision. "Look at it this way," I whispered to him as the meeting got underway. "The worst thing that could possibly happen has already happened. It's clear sailing from here on in." Well, not quite. When Brian rose to speak, the pocket on his jacket somehow became tangled with the armrest of his chair. The unmistakable ripping sound elicited an audible gasp from the congregation, and brought a pained expression to Brian's mother's face. As Brian turned to see what the ripping was, he lost control of the book he was holding, and it fell on the foot of the woman sitting next to him. The congregation was beginning to titter, and he hadn't said a word. I saw him glance at the door. I'm sure he considered running, and I doubt any would have blamed him. But he bravely made his way to the podium and began to present his message. He was doing a pretty good job, all things considered, when I noticed something unusual -- blood. Dripping from Brian's nose. And not just a little. At first Brian was unaware of what was happening, even though it was painfully obvious to those in the congregation. Then he absently rubbed his nose, and stopped speaking in mid-sentence when he saw the bright crimson fluid that stained his hand. To his credit, he plunged ahead with his remarks, as if he hoped no one would notice the blood running down his face. He tried to disguise his feeble attempts at wiping the blood with his hand, but unfortunately, he only succeeded at making the mess worse. Most in the congregation were transfixed. It was sort of like driving by an accident on the freeway. You didn't want to see it, but you couldn't keep yourself from looking. Then one person decided to stop being a spectator. It wasn't until she had almost made her way to the front of the chapel that I noticed Gretchen. You might expect that a little sister would be taking secret delight in her brother's humiliation, but not this 12-year-old. As Brian continued speaking she walked purposefully up the aisle and directly to his side, a look of sincere concern on her face. She handed him the handkerchief she was carrying and stood there with him, her arm around his waist as he quickly mopped his nose, mouth and chin. When he finished he handed the hankie back to her. She smiled at him, gave him a quick squeeze and returned to her seat. Brian finished his talk, and I'm not the only one in the congregation who thought his performance after the incident was more confident than before. Nor was I alone in feeling that the day's greatest sermon had been preached -- wordlessly -- by his sister. Like I said, Gretchen's gesture wasn't exactly overwhelming. Still, it was heroic in my view, in part because of its simplicity. Gretchen didn't worry about whether or not taking a hankie to her brother in the middle of a church service was appropriate. She didn't form a committee to study her options. She just saw someone who needed help, and she provided it. You don't have to look hard to find everyday parallels, do you? We stumble upon similar situations all the time -- the disoriented tourist on the street, the elderly woman struggling to reach that first step on the bus, the lost child in the department store. Usually it doesn't take much to ease the trauma of the moment -- some pocket change, an outstretched hannd, a few kind words or a couple of minutes of time. But too often we choose not to get involved, assuming that others will come along to offer the kindness we keep to ourselves. And usually, others do. It seems there's always a Gretchen around who is willing to step outside herself and do what needs to be done. But the world can always use a few more. Yeah, I know -- there's the risk that our helpful zeal will lead us to say or do the wrong thing at the wrong time. But the way I see it, that risk is worth it -- especially when you consider the prospect of someday being the one who is up there with a bloody nose. And without a Gretchen in sight. -- Joseph Walker ======================================================================= >-->From Our Friend Dan :) _ /) mo / ) |/)\) /\_ \__|= ( ) __)(__ _________+______/ \______+__________ __-- | R.I.P. |-_-- __ _-- - | ___ __________ ___ | -_-- __ || | | | {| /| | || __--- -_ --__- || | | | {| /|| | ||-- - || | | | {| /||| | ||__-- __-- -__|| | | | {| |}||| | ||-- __-- ||_|_|_|_{| |}|||_|_|| -__ --__- -|| | | | {& |}||/ | ||--- __-- || | | | {| |}|/| | ||-__ -- __--|| | | | {| |}/|| | ||__-- -__ -- || | | | {| &}||| | || __ --- __-|| | | | {| |}||| | ||_---__- --- - -_ || | | | {| |}||| | || -- __ejm 97|| | | | {| |}||| | ||_--__- _--- _________||_|_|_|_{| |}|||_|_||______________ |}|/ |}/ |/ >Great project in honor of fallen brothers Brothers: I was contacted by a junior at Westlake High School, which is in Austin, Tx. He is doing a memorial on William Blackmon, and wanted my in put, as I had placed a comment on the virtual wall. He gave me the website, and these kids are doing a great job with the audio and videos of the fallen heros of the Vietnam War. Here is the website, it is quite touching. http://www4.eanesisd.net/~vietnam/ Peace, Dennis ================================================================= >-->From Our Friend John-Paul :) _....._ .--. _.-' `-._ o/o-;;; ( `-._ _.-' ) (_, z) `:-._'---'_.-:' ,,,, _|-' / : `'''`_,-/`-._ /.. ) /\`--/"\ : [_./_ /_ _(_& _P / \_/, | : :`-/(_`_____ _\-'_/___/ /| : _.-: 8 \=__))____/ | : |'_.-: \_ | / F : | : : //`7/ / / : | :.-: (( (( L_______/ : |o : /_>/_> / Y / : |_.-': / / / : : J J J (`'-._____,-'`) | | | | | | | | | | _J__J__J (_ _) (__(_____) cjr'-..___..-' 2may01 >A Grandfather And His Grandson ~ What shall I give my Young Grandson ? What shall I give to one so small boy? A glamorous game, a tinselled toy? A barlow knife, a puzzle pack, A train that runs on curving track? A picture book, a Real Live Pet -- No, there`s plenty of time for such things like that. I Know!, I`ll give him a Day for his very own-- Just one small Boy and his Grandfather alone. A walk in the woods, a romp in the park, A fishing trip from dawn till dark. AH, ti`s true, I`ll give the gift that, in His heart shall live A Grandfather`s companionship, that no one else can give. For games are out grown, and toys decay, But He`ll never forget-- "If I Give Him A Day" ! John-Paul (a Grandfather) --- ...Awww, so sweet and oh so true! Thank You John-Paul! ============================================================== >-->From Our Friend Johanna :) __.------. (__ ___ ) .)e )\ / /_.------ _/_ _/ __.' / ' `-.__ / <.--' `\ / \ \c | / / ) GoT x \ | /\ |c / \.- \ \__/ ) /( ( \ <>'\ / _/ _\- `-. \/_|_ /<> / /--/,-\ _ \ <>.`. \/`--\_._) - / `-/\ `.\ / `. / ) `\ \ \ \___/----' | / `( ___________ \ ./\_ _ \ ______________ / | ) '| __________________ | / \ \ ___________a:f / | |____.) / \ a88a\___/88888a. \_ :)8888888888888888888a. /` `-----' `Y88888888888888888 \____| `88888888888P' >13 Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You: 1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator. 2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier. 3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste. And taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have. 4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it. 5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway. 6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy. 7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too. 8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather. 9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.) 10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet. 11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms. 12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it ith me. 13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.Com.) 8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU: 1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook. 2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors. 3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again, if he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature. 4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it? 5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets. 6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address. 7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation. 8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in. ~ Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina, Oregon , California, and Kentucky; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job. ________________________________ Protection for you and your home If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat. {which they could easily take away from use and use against you] Wasp Spray A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead. The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use. Wasp And Hornet Spray On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life. Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School. For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed. Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them." Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray. "That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life. Please share this with all the people in your life. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. --- ...Great tips! Thank You Johanna. I think there are laws to having and using pepper spray - have to check and make sure wasp spray is OK to carry and use against an intruder in your own area. ================================================================== >-->From Our Friend Sandi :) !|| !|||| ,/|||| !|'''| `\ | )\ \ ejm / \ \ \ >Saying Grace In A Restaurant Last week, I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, 'God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert.. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!' Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, 'That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!' Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, 'Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?' As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.' 'Really?' my son asked. 'Cross my heart,' the man replied. Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), 'Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.' Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.. He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman.. With a big smile he told her, 'Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already.' The End I love this story! Please keep it moving. Sometimes, we all need some ice cream. ` . , * , ` *~.|,~* ' ' ,~*~~* ` _ ,* / \`* ' // ,* ; \,O. // ,(:::)=// ( `~(###) %---'`"y \ / \ / __)(__ hjw '------` I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today! --- ...Ahh, always a sweet one! Thank You Sandi! ====================================================================== >-->From SermondFodder: __ __ {_/ \_}\\ _ _\(_)_ (_)_)(_)_ (_)(_)_)(_) (_)(_))_) (_(_(_) (_)_) jgs (_) >"Do Over" When I was about 7 years old, long before supermarkets were large warehouses to buy food, my father seasonally bought large amounts of can goods and boxed items from a grocery distribution center. We had a large family and having a good supply of this type of food on hand was a blessing every dinnertime. Each quarter my dad would assemble the crew for action. Two kids would go with him and pick out the food while two or three others would stay home with mom and make room for the incoming grub. One specific day I was designated to go along with dad and make the selections, pack the station wagon (way before mini vans) and bring the mass quantity of food home. We were right on schedule when we pulled into the yard. The car doors flung open and we lined up like a fire brigade. I was in the middle and just coincidentally the sidewalk was under my feet. Box after box was shuffled into the house. Just then oops! Three months of grape jelly slipped out of my hands and as I tried to recapture it, it tipped over and splat! The glass jars spilled all over the concrete sidewalk. My dad had a short fuse and from start to finish it was just under one second. As I think back to that "tragedy" in my life I often chuckle at the price I paid growing up that day as my dad chewed me out for carelessness. If one could go back I guess I would request a "do over" so I wouldn't have had to pick up all that sticky jelly imbedded with glass at such a tender age. But guess what, I passed the test. After raising four children I believe Carol will attest to the fact that I didn't drop one grocery bag the entire time we shopped for our family. I believe my Heavenly Father is similar. Before I became a Christian there were plenty of things that I did which if I had the opportunity I would request a "do over." But God understands when I accepted His Son the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal savior he just said, "My son you have passed the test. Now go and don't do it again." Remember the six simple rules to happiness with God: . | . \ | / `. \ ' / .' `. .-*""*-. .' "*-._ /.*" "*.\ _.-*" : ; ____ """"': .. ; _.-*" \ `.__.' / "*-._ .' `-.__.-' `. bug .' / . \ `. / | \ ' | ` 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. 6. Love everyone as Christ loves you. Prayer: Father, thank you for accepting me as I am. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! Scripture: John 8:11b And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more." © 2001 All rights reserved Pastor Bill "ChristianCyberMinistries™ is called by God to encourage Worldwide Christia growth using the Internet." 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