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Hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the + key for larger text or the - key for smaller text! ================ H A P P Y B L E S S E D F O U R T H O F J U L Y 2 0 1 6 ! .-"""""""-. .' __ \_ / / \/ \ | \_0/\_0/______ |:. .' oo`\ |:. / \ |' ; | | |:.. . \_______ | |::.|' , \,_____\ / |:::.; ' | . '| ====)_/===;===========;() |::; | | ; ; | | # # # #:::::: /::::.|-| |_|-|, \ # # # #:::::: /'-=-'` '-' '--'\ # # # #:::::: jgs / \ # # # #:::::: # # # # # # # H A P P Y # # # # # # # # # # # # # # F O U R T H O F J U L Y # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." -- Declaration of Independence "To be an American, whether by birth or choice, is a high privilege. As citizens of this good nation, we can all be proud of our heritage and confident in our future. The ideals of July 4th, 1776, still speak to all humanity. And the revolution declared that day goes on. We still place our trust in Divine Providence. We still pledge our lives and honor to freedom's defense. And we will always believe that freedom is the hope and the future of every land." -- George W. Bush "Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have." -- Harry Possdick "Liberty is always unfinished business. " -- John Adams "Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it." -- George Shaw "The human race is in the best condition when it has the greatest degree of liberty." -- Dante May God grant that not only the love of liberty, but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man may pervade all nations of the earth, so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface and say, "This is My Country." Two scriptures about liberty: Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free..." and II. Corinthians 3:17 "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." -<>- >From AFA: This president understood what it meant to be an American Monday, July 4, 2016 America needs a leader...a leader who understands that the only hope for our country lies in its recognition of God as the Supreme Ruler. President Ronald Reagan was one such man. His faith gave us pride in our country and hope for our future. He publicly expounded his faith to all generations of Americans. On this July 4, I encourage you to watch this short video tribute to President Reagan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8s9cmtwqM4 Hear him quote John 3:16 and other scripture as Commander-In-Chief. From the first minute of the video, President Reagan expounds on the importance of prayer. In our nation's history, America has faced many crises that have brought her to her knees in prayer. Only with God's help can our country be delivered from the evil that now prevails across our land. Will you join me in prayer for America? We've created a special website just for this purpose. It includes a daily prayer calendar you can use to pray for specific areas – Country, Church, Family and your AFA: http://tinyurl.com/gtfacmb Tim Wildmon, President American Family Association ================ ( (_) ### . (#c __\|/__ #\ wWWWw \ \-. (/. .\) /\ /`\/\ /\ |\/ \_) (_| `\.' ; ; `' ;`\ `\; ; . ;/\ `\; ; ;| \ ; .' ' ; / |_.' ; | /) ( ''._;/` | ' . ; |.-' .:) | | ( .' : | |,- .:: | | ,-' .;| jgs_/___,_.:_\_ [I_I_I_I_I_I_] | __________ | | || | | || | _| ||_|__|_|| |_ /=--------------=\ / \ | | >-->ON FREEDOM from PBS.org site: >Rachael, NC Contest Winner: What Does Freedom Mean To Me? A term defined freedom in three distinct ways. (1) As the absence of external restraint; (2) as the capacity to do what one wishes; (3) as the capacity to do what one ought? Literally, freedom means "not in bondage." The terms liberty and freedom, I believe, are used interchangeably. However, freedom has a more philosophic meaning, and liberty is mostly associated with the first of the three definitions stated above. Freedom, in my eyes, applies to personal matters as well as political matter. Freedom brings not only rights but also certain responsibilities or duties. For example, a man released from prison gains freedom, but at the same time face responsibility of supporting himself. Looking at freedom in The Constitution of the United States gives the people for freedoms to govern themselves by Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, and Speech. These four freedoms allow one to live their life to their own standards without giving up their beliefs and their rights to follow the Constitution. Each right or freedom means different things to different people. In my eyes freedom is what you make of it. You can't have freedom if, one, you don't take advantage of what is being offered like voting and different activist groups such as NAACP, Cretan clubs, community meetings to help decide what kind of conditions and environment you and the people closest to you live in. Freedom is also not being obligated to do anything that you don't want. Thirdly, freedom is a privilege that you allow yourself; no one can take away your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which in full is your guaranteed 'Freedom' nation's eyes, the people of a nation that wins independence must be prepared to govern themselves wisely if they are to avoid dictatorship or domination by a foreign country. A citizen that gives up his right to vote risks losing the freedom of having a say so in how he is governed. By Rachael Beatrice Conyers-Hannah South Mecklenburg High School, 12th Grade -<>- >Meg, IL I think freedom means that we can be ourselves and do things without someone telling us that we're doing something wrong. We can say whatever we want to without being punished, killed, or put in jail. I really admire Martin Luther King J.R. He spoke from his heart and he really wanted black people to be treated equally. Today there are still black people being treated badly or not equally. -<>- >Helen, AR Freedom is not lack of restraint. U.S. citizens have restraints (laws). Our laws define freedom. If a majority of citizens oppose a law, they can hope to change it--THAT is freedom. Our laws provide a necessary order, and protect the lawful. -<>- >Seb, VT My family came here in 1992 from the Balkans because of the war. We were lucky enough to get out of there when we did. When I first got to America I can't believe all of the wonderful things that are here. There is always a lot to do and to learn, and so many places that I want to travel to. I have good friends at my school too that encouraged me to join the track team. Being on the team has made me popular. I love America! -<>- >Xiang, NY There is no freedom in China like in U.S.A. I am glad too because my mom and dad have twins girls! They are 10 years old and I love them very much. My parents told us of their struggle to immigrate to America to find a better life, to start a family, and to own their own business. We all help out, do our house chores, and study very hard. I want to be a doctor when I grow up to help people and I also want to visit China. -<>- >Michelle, IL To me freedom is a very trajedous thing. I feel sad to hear and learn about what had happened to all these african-Americans. They just wanted to have a good life -- not be sold to other people like they were property. They wanted to be treated equally like other humans in the world. SO LET FREEDOM RING! ALELUYA! -<>- >Rupa, NY My sister makes documentary films and has just returned from India. She went there to do a film about a bride in Bangladesh whose dowry was too small and whose life was ruined after her husband threw acid on her face. After watching her film, I feel so happy to live in a country where women have the freedom to marry at any age they want, not marry at all, marry who they want, and get a divorce if they want to. -<>- >Chris, PA The quiet, peaceful feelings of love and gratitude that I receive through worshiping God is a freedom I cherish above all others. I thank God for the American way of life and the freedom of worship that we enjoy. It hasn't always been that way. My ancestors were part of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains with handcarts, fleeing persecution and extermination orders (yes, in some places it was legal to kill a Mormon). They went on to endure army occupations and Federal oversight even after settling in a barren valley that no one wanted. But those hardships only strengthen the gratitude and patriotism I now feel. I am thankful that America learns from its mistakes, makes course corrections, and moves forward with a vision of freedom that is more encompassing, more tolerating, and, above all, more inclusive than before. God Bless America! READ MORE HERE: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/php/story_read.php ================ o /\ /::\ /::::\ ,a_a /\::::/\ {/ ''\_ /\ \::/\ \ {\ ,_oo) /\ \ \/\ \ \ {/ (_^____/ \ \ \ \ \ \ .=. {/ \___)))*) \ \ \ \ \/ (.=.`\ {/ /=; ~/ \ \ \ \/ \ `\{/( \/\ / \ \ \/ \ `. `\ ) ) \ \/ jgs \ // /_/_ \/ '==''---)))) *~* Last Month We Had A Tremendous Month Of Caring And Sharing! >Be sure to View and Share all our newest pages: Antique Automobiles! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/antiquecars.html Humor With Golf! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/golfhumor.html Amazing Trivia Car Facts! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/triviacarfacts.html Fun With Seniors! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/seniorfun.html Cell Phone Madness 2! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/cellphone2.html Best Of National Geographic! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bestnatgeo.html Best Of National Geographic 2! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bestnatgeo2.html Best Of National Geographic 3! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bestnatgeo3.html One Giant Spiral Art! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/onespiralart.html Pets Left Home Alone 2! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/petshome2.html Recycled Watch Vehicles! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/watchart.html *~* BIG HUGS, GOD'S BLESSINGS, And THANKS To All Our Contributors! ======================================================= +------------ BIZARRE HOLIDAYS ------------+ July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), National Country Music Day and Sidewalk Egg Frying Day July 5 is Work-a-holics Day July 6 is International Kissing Day and National Fried Chicken Day July 7 is Chocolate Day and National Strawberry Sundae Day July 8 is National Blueberry Day and Video Games Day July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day July 10 is Teddy Bear Picnic Day --- ...Wow! What a wonderful week this is - all our favs! ======================================================= >-->From GoodCleanFun: .--.-,-.-.-,-.--. | \ / | | \ / | | .===,=,===. | _/\_; .-'`^`'-. ;_/\_ ( /` /_________\ `\ ) | | |===========| | | | | | | | | | | | , | | | | | ;_{_________; | | | |/===`>========\| | | ;-._<`________.-; | | | | U | | | / | |___________| | \ | | |jgs | '-------------------------' >Independence Days (Serious, Not Humor) Those of you who have been around this list for awhile know that there are a few times during the year that I post something serious. 99% of what is sent to the Good Clean Fun mailing list is humor, however right now I need to be serious for a moment. Most of us, and by that I mean most of us in the United States, know that the Fourth of July is the "birthday" of the United States of America. It actually marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress. Often marked by parades and community celebration, it is a symbolic time for American families to gather and reflect on their heritage. Most of us take for granted that this day and all the other U.S. holidays are "national" holidays. Did you know that the United States observes no national holidays? Specifically, that means holidays mandated by the Federal Government. The United States Congress and/or President can only legally establish an "official" holiday for the District of Columbia and for federal employees. In fact, it wasn't until the 20th Century that an order was issued giving federal employees a "day off" from work. A public holiday can only be established at the local level. Typically the observance of holidays happens at the state level with the enactment of a state law or by an executive proclamation by a state governor. I first started posting this piece in July 2000. After I posted it, I received an email from Jen in Alberta, Canada. She asked me why I only mentioned the U.S. holidays. She surmised that it was because I was from the U.S. and to that extent, she is right. The U.S. holidays, especially the ones dealing with independence, veterans, and those who died for this country, are special to me. And since Good Clean Fun is 99% humor, I certainly don't want to veer from that basic premise and turn this into a history site. But Jen did start me to thinking, so I did a bit of research about my neighbors: Canada and Mexico. Look back at the subject of this email. It is Independence "Days", plural. So let me take a moment and briefly honor my neighbors: 1. Canada celebrates its Independence on July 1st. The British North America Act created the Canadian federal government on July 1, 1867. This Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday as "Dominion Day." July 1st has also been known in Canada as "Confederation Day." On October 27, 1982, the Canadian Parliament officially renamed the holiday as "Canada Day." 2. Mexico celebrates many national and religious holidays. I must admit that I always thought that Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May, was Mexico's Independence Day, but a bit of research proved me wrong. While Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday, it honors the Mexican defeat of the French army at Puebla in 1862. September 16th is Mexican Independence Day and it celebrates the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered "El Grito de Dolores", and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule. 3. Let me mention a third "neighbor" albeit one a bit farther away than just north or south of the US. A ways back, Michelle emailed me to tell of Australia Day which is celebrated down under on January 26th. That is the day Australia became a nation in their own right. So, let's all be proud of and reflect on our heritage. Have a great holiday, Tom PS: Don't forget to fly the flag! ------------------------------------------------ Many of you will not remember Red Skelton, one of the best comedians of all time. Occasionally he would veer from comedy to a more serious moment. My favorite piece of this serious/patriotic genre was done many, many years ago where he divided the Pledge of Allegiance into individual words and phrases in order to explain the meaning of each one. The piece can be found on YouTube at the following web address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM Finally, let's remember that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July is more than beer, picnics, and baseball games. -Tom -<>- >Children's Meal We had been travelling by plane a lot, and as usual I had ordered children's meals ahead of time for my three kids. When six-year-old Jerome received his, he opened the container, took one look at it and incredulously said, "Mom, they call this a children's meal?" I glanced at the standard fare of chicken and fries and asked, "What do you mean, Jerome?" "Look!" he exclaimed. "Broccoli!" -<>- >Tender, Loving Care Diagnosing my problem as water on the knee, the doctor prescribed complete bed rest. When we got home, my husband set me up in a lounge chair and brought my knitting and some books. As he packed ice around my knee, he said, "Now, honey, I don't want you to move until it's time to get dinner ready." -<>- >Student Driver A teenager was nervous as he took the wheel for his first driving lesson. Two other students waited their turns in the back seat. As the driver was pulling out of the parking lot, the teacher said, "Turn left here, and don't forget to let the people behind you know what you're doing." The young driver turned to the students sitting in the back seat and announced, "I'm going left." -<>- >VIP Cell Phones The place where I work decided to provide company-paid cell phones to the "suits" upstairs. After negotiating a deal with a cell phone company, we arranged for the phones to be sent to the homes of the various VIP's. The day after delivery, I received a call from a partner screaming about how his cell phone didn't work. He said he charged it overnight just like the sheet said, but in the morning, it wouldn't power up. I asked EXACTLY what he did with the phone when he got it. "I took it out, plugged the charger into the wall and into the phone." "Did you put the battery in the phone?" "Not the extra one." "Sir, the phone only came with one battery." (Pause) "Oh, I think I figured out what's wrong with it." -<>- >Concern After receiving the news that our son had been born, we notified family members. Both sets of grandparents arrived at the hospital together. Just getting out of the car was quite an ordeal since all four were in various stages of recovery from knee operations and hip replacements. As the foursome hobbled towards the hospital entrance, brandishing canes and walkers, my mother quipped, "Mercy! I hope they don't admit us before we get to the maternity ward." ========================================================= >-->From our Friend Annie :) ,a_a {/ ''\_ {\ ,_oo) {/ (_^_____________________ .=. {/ \___)))*)----------;=====;` (.=.`\ {/ /=; ~~ |||:::: \ `\{/( \/\ |||:::: \ `. `\ ) ) ||||||| jgs \ // /_/_ ||||||| '==''---)))) ||||||| >Walmatians A few days ago my best friend from high school sent me a hat reading "Viet Nam Veteran." I had never had one of these before and was pretty hyped about it, especially because my friend Ron was considerate enough to take the time to mail it to me. Yesterday, I wore it when I went to Wal-Mart. There was nothing in particular that I needed at the world's largest retailer, but since I've retired, trips to Wally World to look at the Wal-martians is always good for some comic relief....besides, I usually feel much more 'normal' after seeing some of the people who frequent that establishment. But, enough of my psychological fixes... While standing in line to check out, the guy in front of me, probably in his early 30s, asked, "Are you a Viet Nam Vet?" "No" I replied. "Then why are you wearing that hat?" NOT being one to let a GOLDEN opportunity like this 'go by' unchallenged, I said "Because I couldn't find my one for the War of 1812." I thought it was a snappy retort. "The War of 1812, huh" the Wal-martian queried, "When was that?" God forgive me, but I couldn't pass up such an opportunity with THIS 'fish' obviously 'on the hook; I said. "1936" He pondered my response for a moment and responded, "Why do they call it the 'War of 1812' if it was in 1936?" "It was a 'Black Op'. No one IS supposed to know about it." This was beginning to be way fun. "Dude! ...Really!" he exclaimed. "How did you get to do something that COOOOL?" I glanced furtively around me for effect, leaned toward the guy and in a low voice said, "I'm not sure. I was the only Caucasian on the mission." "Dude!" He was really getting excited about what he was hearing. "That is seriously awesome! But, didn't you, like, kind of stand out?" "Not really", I said hesitantly..."The other guys were wearing white camouflage." The moron nodded knowingly. "Listen man," I said in a 'very serious' tone..."You can't tell anyone about this. It's still Top Secret and I shouldn't have said anything." "Oh yeah?" he said, giving me the "don't threaten me" look. "Like, what's gonna happen if I do?" With a really hard look, I said, "You have a family don't you? We wouldn't want anything to happen to them, would we?" The guy gulped, left his basket where it was and fled through the door. By this time the lady behind me was laughing so hard she was about to have a heart attack. I just grinned at her. After checking out and going to the parking lot, I saw the dimwit leaning in a car window talking to a young woman. Upon catching sight of me, he started pointing excitedly in my direction. Giving him another 'deadly serious' look, I made the "I see you" gesture at my eyes. He turned kind of pale, jumped in the car and sped out of the parking lot. What a great time! Tomorrow I'm going back with a 'Homeland Security' hat. Whoever said retirement is boring, one just needs the right kind of hat. - Annie You are as old as you remember you are. --- ...LMAO! Great! I DO Love hats! Thanks Annie! [So funny I just had to repeat it] ======================================================= >-->From Our Friend LouiseA :) _..._ ||||||| ||||||| _|*****|_ ( '-...-' ) {`;-----;`} {(| a a|)} \| _\ |/ \ - / jgs '{_}` >DOCTORS NOTES ON PATIENTS' CHARTS: - Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. - On the 2nd day the knee was better and on the 3rd day it disappeared completely. - She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night. - The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993. - The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed. - Discharge status: Alive but without permission. - Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year old male, mentally alert but forgetful. - The patient refused an autopsy. - The patient has no past history of suicides. - Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital. - Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days. - Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. - She is numb from her toes down. - While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home. - The skin was moist and dry. - Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches. - Patient was alert and unresponsive. - I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. - Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation. - Exam reveals that he is circus sized. - The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. - The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead. - Skin: Somewhat pale but present. - The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor. - Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. X, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree. - Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities. - Large brown stool ambulating in the hall. - Patient appears responsive, but unable to communicate with me. - Bladder is under control, but cannot stop urine from seeping. - Heart problem is fixed. Patient died at 10:07 this morning. - Complains of chest pain occasionally. Otherwise just a pain. - Patient is always telling me about her pains and problems. This remains a significant pain to me. - The blood workup showed no antibodies present. Need the rest of the blood to be sure, however. - If it weren't for the fact that the patient is dead, I would say he was in perfect health. -<>- >Cats: 1. Cats do what they want, when they want. 2. They rarely listen to you. 3. They're totally unpredictable. 4. They whine when they are not happy. 5. When you want to play, they want to be left alone. 6. When you want to be alone, they want to play. 8. They're moody. 9. They leave their hair everywhere. 10. They drive you nuts. Conclusion: Cats are just small women in fur coats. --- ...LOL! Thanks LouiseAu! ======================================================== >-->From Our Friend PatDeE :) Worth Repeating - ()__ ||**Z__ ||**|**=Z____ ||**|**=|====| ||==|**=|====| ||""|===|====| || `"""|====| jgs || `""""` >Trump's Real Qualifications to be President of the USA The 'Trumpster's' Presidential qualifications... Obama is against Trump.................... Check The Media are against Trump........... Check The establishment Democrats, against Trump... Check The establishment Republicans against Trump.. Check The Pope is against Trump... .............Check The UN is against Trump................... Check The EU is against Trump................... 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It seems to me, Trump MUST BE the Best Qualified Candidate we could ever have since we have so many political insiders and left wing NUT CASES all SCARED TO DEATH that they all speak out against him at the same time! Most of all, this election will be The People's Choice... PLUS He's not a Lifetime Politician......Check He's not a Lawyer..........................Check He's not doing it for the money...Check He's a Natural Born, American, Citizen born in the USA from American parents. Bonus points! Whoopi says she will leave the country... Rosie says she will leave the country... Sharpton says he will leave the country... Cher says she will leave the country... Cyrus says she will leave the country... Gov. Brown says California will build a wall... Mr. Trump says he will pay for their tickets. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights will prevail.... Hillary will go to jail..... The budget will be balanced in 8 years.... Americans will have first choice at jobs..... You will not be able to marry your pet.... You will be able to keep your gun(s) if you qualify... (Not a criminal, etc.) Only Live Human American Registered Citizens can vote.... You can have and keep your own Doctor..... You can say what you want without being called a racist.... Protesters are being paid to hold rally's where Trump is giving Speeches - He's not even President yet and already he's creating jobs! Vote for the Donald! Tell the RINO's to kiss off! --- ...LOL! Sounds good to me! Thanks PatDeE! Check out.. Why Trump? http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/whytrump.html ======================================================= >-->In The Worldly News: AFA Latest http://www.afa.net/ Star Spangled Banner (Suppressed) | Musical Targets™ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKmZ_XDrlXs >Rush Reveals Reason Obama Says “ISIL” Instead of “ISIS” and It’s Utterly Sickening http://conservativetribune.com/rush-reveals-reason-obama-isil/ >All The News: Right Alerts http://rightalerts.com/ American Action News http://americanactionnews.com/articles/aan-news-alert-fbi-grills-hillary American Action News http://americanactionnews.com/ -<>- >From BizarreNews: With Independence Day coming up in a couple of days I thought you might find this bizarre bit of American history interesting. Our venerable national anthem 'The Star-Spangled Banner' is really a 250-year-old drinking song from England. They knew how to rock it out back then. The original version was called 'To Anacreon in Heaven' and was usually sung by The Anacreontic Society of London. It was sort of like their theme song. What was The Anacreontic Society? It was a bunch of lawyers, doctors and other well-to-do professionals who enjoyed music, literature, poetry, and more importantly, boozing. They named themselves after the famous, ancient Greek poet Anacreon who liked to write about women and boozing. Go figure. They would get together periodically, read each other poems they had written and sing popular songs they all enjoyed and drink themselves half insensible. Oh, and they did other things as a society, like present concerts and operas. Not surprisingly, this kind of club became popular, and so did the theme song. It spread right across the Atlantic where, in the much more rural colonies, it became more about the boozin' and singin' than about organizing concerts for the well-to-do. 50-some-odd years later Francis Scott Key was watching the Brits bomb the hell out of Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812. He was so inspired by the fort's indomitable defense that he wrote the poem 'Defense of Fort McHenry'. Later, Key gave the poem to his brother-in-law who saw that the words fit perfectly with melody of an oldie but goodie that was still popular around the fledgling country, perhaps hoping that because of its age nobody would remember that the song was originally British. Thus was born 'The Star- Spangled Banner'. Think about that the next time you're singing the national anthem. -<>- A woman was arrested on a charge of drunk driving after allegedly driving drunk with a dead body that crashed into the windshield of her car during a hit and run, according to police in California. Oceanside police said that they have arrested 29-year-old Esteysi Sanchez Izazaga, after being accused of hitting and killing a man with her car. Izazaga was charged with drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run. She was booked into the Vista County jail, and her bail was set at $130,000. According to the police investigation, witnesses reported seeing a man walking on the sidewalk when he was hit by the suspect's car. Izazaga allegedly drove her car onto the sidewalk and hit the man at random. Because of her speed, the victim flew into the windshield and landed in the front passenger seat. One of the man's legs separated from his body and flew through the back window, landing on the trunk of the car. Izazaga continued driving about a mile. She then parked her car in a dead end street and walked away. Witnesses called police, who found Izazaga a few blocks away. *----- This Is How You Blow a Job Interview -----* A Kentucky man attempted to rob a local Chuck E. Cheese while participating in a job interview. Police Lt. Andrew Daughtery told the Lexington Herald-Leader that the manager of the Chuck E. Cheese said the man came into the Lexington location to get a job application at 2 p.m. and returned at 4 p.m. for an interview. Daughtery said the man announced that he wanted to rob the restaurant and implied that he had a firearm. The manager reportedly told the man that he did not have access to the safe and advised the would-be robber to leave the premises. Police said the man apologized to Chuck E. Cheese employees and began to cry. Police continued their search for the unidentified man and hoped to track him down with the information provided in his interview if it was truthful. *-- Police Break Down Door to Rescue Doll --* Police in Amsterdam said they kicked down the door to an apartment to rescue a woman who turned out to be an inflatable love doll. Amsterdam police said officers were called to the apartment by neighbors who reported looking into the apartment's window and seeing a woman standing motionless for a long period of time. Officers spotted the woman, dressed only in her underwear, standing at the window and not moving despite them ringing the doorbell and knocking on the door. The officers broke through the door to the apartment and "indeed found a lifeless woman," but she was "made of plastic and filled with air," the report said. Officers moved the blow-up doll away from the window to prevent further confusion from onlookers. *---------- Like a Rhinestone Cowboy... ----------* A horse-riding cowboy leading a second horse by the reigns caused a major traffic jam Monday by riding over a busy New York bridge. A video shows the man, dressed in western garb, riding a horse and leading a second equine by the reigns while crossing Staten Island's Outerbridge Crossing bridge in front of a long line of backed-up traffic. "In case you're wondering why there's traffic on the Outerbridge Crossing," the tweet said. The man is closely followed by a Port Authority Police Department patrol car with its emergency lights on. A Port Authority police spokesman confirmed the patrol car was dispatched to escort the man to the other side of the bridge, but it was unclear whether the rider would face any fines or trespassing charges on the other side. *----- It Just Needs a Little Extra Chlorine -----* Angered over his recent eviction from a mobile home park, a Florida man carrying a five gallon bucket allegedly snuck back into the property and contaminated the community swimming pool with a vile slurry that "had the appearance of liquid feces" according to police. Thomas Lee Mason, 54, targeted the Embassy Mobile Home Park late Thursday night. Witnesses said they saw Mason, bucket in hand, entering the Clearwater park, though he had "no legitimate business" there. Mason, police charge, was spotted "entering the pool area with the bucket and then leaving the area with the same bucket." Investigators have charged Mason with "pouring an unknown dark colored substance that had the appearance of liquid feces/diarrhea" into the pool. Cops estimated that it would cost $300 in chemicals and cleaning supplies to disinfect the pool. What I want to know is where the heck he came up with five gallons? ========================================================= >-->From Our Friend Linda :) ======;===========;() #######:::::: #######:::::: #######:::::: jgs #######:::::: ############# ############# ############# ############# ############# ############# >The following are called paraprosdokians. A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence is unexpected and oft times very humorous: If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they'd eventually find me very attractive. I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom, until they're flashing behind you. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. I'm great at multi-tasking--I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame. Take my advice — I'm not using it. My wife and I were happy for twenty years; then we met. Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. Ever stop to think and forget to start again? Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly? Women sometimes make fools of men, but most guys are the do-it-yourself type. I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. I was going to wear my camouflage shirt today, but I couldn't find it. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep. Money is the root of all wealth. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery --- ...LOL! These are fun! Thanks Linda! ====================================================== >-->From CleanLaffs: _ (_) |_________________________________________ |*%%*%%*%%*%%*%%########################### |%*%%*%%*%%*%%*%########################### |*%%*%%*%%*%%*%%########################### |%*%%*%%*%%*%%*%########################### |*%%*%%*%%*%%*%%########################### |%*%%*%%*%%*%%*%########################### |*%%*%%*%%*%%*%%########################### |########################################## |########################################## |########################################## |########################################## |########################################## |###################################JGS#### |~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | | | | | | | A professor stood before his class of twenty senior organic biology students, about to hand out the final exam. "I want to say that it's been a pleasure teaching you this semester. I know you've all worked extremely hard and many of you are off to medical school after summer. So that no one gets their GPA messed up because they might have been celebrating a bit too much this week, anyone who would like to opt out of the final exam today will receive a 'B' for the test." There was much rejoicing in the class as students got up, walked to the front of the class, and took the professor up on his offer. As the last taker left the room, the professor looked out over the handful of remaining students and asked, "Anyone else? This is your last chance." One final student rose up and opted out of the final. The professor closed the door and took attendance of those students remaining. "I'm glad to see you believe in your- selves," he said. "You all get 'A's." -<>- A co-worker was telling us about her sister who was coming to visit her for the holidays. Someone asked how old her sister was, at which she paused, thought for a bit, and then answered, "She's half as old as I am, that's how I always remember." So someone else (okay, it was me) said, "That's neat... So every year that you age, she only ages half a year?" My co-worker thought about that, and then said, "Oh, yeah, I guess it only works on even years." -<>- Two guys who worked together were both laid off, so off they went to the unemployment office. When asked his occupation, the first guy said, "Panty stitcher...I sew the elastic onto women's panties." The clerk looked up panty stitcher in her table. Finding it classed as unskilled labor, she gave him $300 a week unemployment pay. The second guy was asked his occupation. "Diesel fitter," he replied. Diesel fitter is listed as a skilled job, so the clerk gave the second guy $600 a week. When the first guy found out he was furious. He stormed into the office to find out why his friend and co-worker was collecting double his pay. The clerk explained, "Panty stitchers are unskilled, and diesel fitters are skilled labor." "What skill?!" yelled the panty stitcher. "I sew the elastic, and he pulls on it and says, "Yep, dese'll fit 'er." -<>- The new Supermarket near our house has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. When you approach the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and witness the scent of fresh hay. When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying. The veggie department features the smell of fresh buttered corn. I don't buy toilet paper there any more. -<>- A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with your husband. The women were asked, "How many of you love your husband?" All the women raised their hands. Then they were asked, "When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?" Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn't remember. The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husband: "I love you, sweetheart." The women were then told to exchange phones with another person, and to read aloud the text message they received, in response. Here are some of the replies: 1. Who the hell is this? 2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what? 3. Yeah, and I love you too. What's up with you? 4. What now? Did you wreck the car again? 5. I don't understand what you mean? 6. What the hell did you do now? 7. You're kidding, right? 8. Don't beat about the bush; just tell me how much you need? 9. Am I dreaming? 10. If you don't tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die. 11. I thought we agreed you wouldn't drink during the day. (my favorite) 12. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn't she? -<>- A guy from Brooklyn was in Hong Kong. While passing through a jewish neighborhood he was surprised to see a synagogue. He went in and sure enough, he saw a Chinese rabbi and a Chinese congregation. The service was touching. As the service ended, the rabbi stood at the door greeting his congregants. When our Brooklyn friend came up, the Chinese rabbi said...."You're a Jew?" "Yes, I'm Jewish," replied the Brooklynite. "Funny," said the Chinese rabbi. "You don't look it." -<>- One woman was talking to her friend, "You should listen to my neighbor," she says. "She is always bad-mouthing her poor husband behind his back. I think that's so rude. Look at me! My husband is fat, lazy and cheap; but have you ever heard me say a bad word about about him?" -<>- >Camping Tips Q. What equipment will I need to go camping? A. You need a tent. Tent sizes are measured in units of men, as in "a three-man tent"; this tells you how many men are required to erect the tent if they are all professional tent engineers. Even then, the tent will collapse under unusual weather conditions, such as nightfall. You will also need a hatchet, for the spiders, and a credit card, for the motel. Q. Where should I go camping? A. The United States has a spectacular national park system with millions of unspoiled acres where wildlife is protected by federal laws. Avoid these places. You want a commercial facility with a name like "The Stop 'n' Squat Kountry Kamp- ground," where large animals cannot fit through the 6-inch gaps between the Winnebagos. Q. How much food should I take? A. A lot. You'll be providing food not only for your family, but also for the entire raccoon community. When I was a boy in rural Armonk, our garbage cans were regularly terrorized by a gang of brilliant criminal raccoons. I recall being awakened at 3 a.m. by loud noises and looking out the window to see, by moonlight, my father, a peace-loving Presbyterian minister, charging around in the bushes, wildly swinging a baseball bat and saying non-Presbyterian words. Of course, he did not get the raccoons; you NEVER get the raccoons. Q. What if I get lost? A. If you don't have a compass, stand very still and listen very carefully, until you hear this sound: "eh-eh-eh." That is Canada. Whatever you do, don't go that way. ========================================================= >-->From AndyChaps: _ (_) <___> | |______ | |* * * ) | | * * (_________ | |* * * |* *|####) | | * * *| * | (________________ | |* * * |* *|####|##############| | | * * *| * | | | | |* * * |* *|####|##############| | |~~~~~~| * | | | | |######|* *|####|##############| | | |~~~' | | | |######|########|##############| | | | | | | |######|########|##############| | |~~~~~~| | | | | |########|##############| | | '~~~~~~~~| | | | |##########JGS#| | | '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | | | | | | >Andy Says... Just Think About This! If you don't want anyone to get your goat, don't let them know where you have it tied. (One of the Top Ten of One-Liners!) Some minds should be cultivated, others plowed under. Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. --Charles Mingus Someone asked me what is it like to have three kids in three years. I said, it is much more satisfying then the man who has three million dollars. How so? Well the guy with three million wants more. By Author Phil Callaway, Heard on Focus on the Family, http://www.family.org/ It now costs more to amuse a child than it once did to educate his father. It rarely occurs to teenagers that the day will come when they'll know as little as their parents. Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch. Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth. You can learn many things from children ... like how much patience you have. Summer vacation is a time when parents realize that teachers are grossly underpaid. The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. There are three ways to get things done: 1) do it yourself 2) hire someone to do it 3) forbid your kids to do it Those who say they "sleep like a baby" haven't got one. There would be fewer problems with children if they had to chop wood to keep the television set and computers going. The best thing to spend on your children is time. -<>- >YOU'RE NO LONGER "COOL" WHEN... 1. You listen to talk radio. 2. You daughter says she got pierced and you look at her ears. 3. The pattern on your shorts and couch match. 4. You fondly remember your powder blue leisure suit. 5. You actually ASK for your father's advice. 6. You don't know how to operate ipods, ipads, iphones, or computers. 7. When someone mentions SURFING you picture waves and a surfboard. 8. You remember the "Rolling Stones" as a rock group, not a corporation. 9. You turn down free tickets to a concert because you have to work the next day. 10. You bought your first car for the same price you paid for your kid's new running shoes. 11. When jogging is something you do to your memory. 12. Rocking all night means dozing off in your rocking chair. 13. All the cars behind you flash their headlights. -<>- >SEINFELD-ISMS If airline seat cushions are such great flotation devices, why don't you ever see anyone take one to the beach? Why do they call it a "building"? It looks like they're finished. Why isn't it a "built"? Why is it illegal to park in a handicapped parking space but okay to go the bathroom in a handicapped stall? All the king's HORSES and all the king's men? Are you kidding me? No wonder they couldn't put Humpty together again. Just what did they expect the horses to do, anyway? Did you ever notice, when you are sitting at a red light, that when the person in front of you pulls up a couple of inches, you are compelled to move up too? Do we really think we are making progress toward our destination? "Whew, I thought we would be late, but now that I am nine inches closer, I can stop for coffee and a danish!" Have you ever noticed how they keep improving your laundry detergent, but they still can't get those blue flakes out? Why do we trust them to get our clothes clean? -<>- >Mistletoe Hung When It's Not Christmas: The weary holiday traveler looked in disbelief at a bunch of mistletoe hanging above the luggage check-in center. Turning to the attendant he said, "Okay, I give up. Why is the mistletoe hanging there above the luggage scale?" The attendant said, "So you can kiss your luggage good-bye." -<>- Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "Is there anything you are allergic to?" Casey nodded and whispered in his ear. Smiling, the pediatrician wrote out a prescription and handed it to me. Without looking at it, I tucked it into my purse. Later, the pharmacist filled the order, remarking on the unusual food drug interaction my son must have. When he saw my puzzled expression, he showed me the label on the bottle. As per the doctor's instructions, it read: "Do not take with broccoli." -<>- >History Repeats Itself: A plump gentleman ate a fine meal at an expensive restaurant and topped it off with some rare Napoleon brandy, then he summoned the headwaiter. "Do you recall," he asked pleasantly, "how a year ago, I ate just such a repast here and then, because I couldn't pay for it, you had me thrown into the gutter like a veritable bum?" "I'm very sorry sir." began the contrite headwaiter. "Oh, it's quite all right." said the guest, "but I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you again." -<>- .:::. 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