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Wow! Look at this.

I thought Europe was a country!

Wow! Check out these photos from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html

Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Poland.

I won the lottery! Which lottery? I don’t know. But I won anyhow. At least that’s what this email says. I was planning to give to charity. But, I have decided that I don't want the hassle. So, I'm just releasing any claim. You can have it, but you need to take the steps yourself. I won't help in any way. Good luck. BTW, the email seemed to come from Saigon. I hope the Nigerians don’t find out they have competition. Roselyn J. Ghang show details Mar 14 (5 days ago) Reference Number: 87K4/336/T071/0010 E-mail: BALIWANE@aim.com Dear Winner, This is to officially inform you that you have been approved for a lump sum pay out of Five Hundred Thousand U.S Dollars in this year GLOBAL INDEPENDENT E-LOTTERY PAYMENT RECONCILIATION BOARD,Reference Number: 87K4/336/T071/0010. You are advice to Contact: Dr.BALI WANE, Foreign Service Accredited Attorney Overseas Subscribers Agents EMAIL: BALIWANE@aim.com Name :……………………….. ……….. 2.Ad...

I recently received news that my cousin had breast cancer. Shortly afterward we learned that a dear friend here in Reno also had breast cancer. She is recovering from a mastectomy. We pray for their prompt recovery.

Watch this video of Glenn Beck speech at CPAC. the link is here. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4881432

Check out this sweetheart deal OneWest Bank got from the FDIC. No, why isn't someone heading to jail?

A 789 Chevy , I Want one!

Would you recognize a "skimmer"? The scammers and thieves are getting very good. Customers beware. This particular skimmer was found Dec. 6, 2009, attached to the front of a Citibank ATM in Woodland Hills, Calif. Would you have been able to spot this?

I wish a very happy and prosperous new year to one and all.

We wish all of you the most merry Christmas.

As I had mentioned in a previous post , three weeks ago burglars paid us a visit. They broke into our house through a small window. Among items that were taken included laptop computers two digital cameras, and a cell phone, and, by the way, also our Corvette. It happened in the middle of the day. Our neighbors had witnessed the crime. The burglars were driving a pickup truck that had been stolen from the local Toyota dealer two days earlier. The dealership confirmed this information. Three days later the stolen pickup crashed and the occupants fled on foot and were not apprehended. Still no word on the Corvette. I suspected that the Corvette had gone to a chop shop and I would never see it again. Two weeks following the crash I received a call from a sheriff's detective. He had just returned from vacation and was beginning work on the case. We discussed relevant aspects of the case. He told me that he would keep me informed about any progress. About 2 hours later the d...

Cheeseheads riot over cartoon images showing the Prophet Lombardi (PBUH) as somewhat less than a deity. Green Bay, WI - Like a pot of bratwurst left unattended at a Lambeau Field pregame party, simmering tensions in the strife-torn Midwest boiled over once again today as rioting mobs of green-and-gold clad youth and plump farm wives rampaged through Wisconsin Denny’s and IHOPs, burning Texas toast and demanding apologies and extra half-and-half. The spark igniting the latest tailgate hibachi of unrest: a Texas newsletter's publication of caricatures of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. Protestors demonstrated against the images throughout the Badger State yesterday, with violent egging and cow-tipping incidents reported in Oconomowac, Pewaukee, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Antigo, Oshkosh, Waubeno, Wauwautosa, Waunewoc, Wyocena, Waubeka, and Washawonamowackapeepee. Read the whole story. But check this story to see what is really happening in Iraq.

My sister was visiting. We just returned home from an outing , mid afternoon. But, why was the garage door open, and, oh, by the way, where was the Corvette? Yes, that's right. Burglars had paid us a visit. They gained entry through a bathroom window and the rest is history. They rummaged through my desk and found the keys to the car. They also profited by two cameras, one cell phone and items still not discovered missing. Now, the interesting part of the whole story was that our neighbors had witnessed the crime. We believe that they were driving a truck that had been stolen from a local dealership two days earlier. The dealership confirmed what the witness had seen. Three days later we learned that the same truck had crashed, and the occupants fled the scene on foot. One thing we will probably never see reported in the local fish wrapper; these folks are doing the jobs that Americans just won't do.

I just thought this was interesting.

As a follow-up to the previous post on Africa I thought I'd post this video that demonstrates an ingenious approach to solving problems and making do with what one might have available. Now, I must add that even though we saw some examples of what we might consider primitive, we never saw this. Another point was that we visited a very arid climate and it appears to be raining in the video. The picture quality is marginal, at best, but the idea is great.

The air travel was long and grueling. The Delta segment from Detroit to Amsterdam had the most unpleasant flight attendants I have ever encountered. Anyone that asked for a second bag of peanuts was turned down and informed that Delta had snacks for sale. About 2/3 of the distance across, while most of the passengers were asleep, we observed the flight attendants scurrying toward the rear galley carrying unused meals from the first class section. I had gotten up to use the lavatory facility and to stretch my legs. While waiting for the next vacant lavatory we were chased out of the area. My perception was that they did not want us to see them "living large". It all made us want to fly Delta again, soon! Cellular telephone coverage appears to be far superior to anything we find in the US. Serengeti National Park is a huge area (Approx. 30,000 sq km) that appears virtually empty of human habitation. In addition it is surrounded by vast areas of nearly vacant lands. I r...

Our dearest friend and mentor, Jack Miller, passed away Friday morning. I'm sorry to report sad news this morning. Jack Miller passed at 8:33 am on Friday, October 9. Jack was diagnosed with cancer in June and fought valiantly to beat it. We all believed he would overcome it but he lost the fight. Jack was scheming, plotting and planning up to the very end. Just last weekend Jack showed me a brilliant tax strategy, which I will utilize in the near future. I've never met anyone who loved people or enjoyed life more and he lived his life to the fullest. He will be missed by all. Here is a final message that Jack wanted me to pass on: To my Friends, Students and Subscribers, "I have concluded that the treatment for my illness will not be successful. However, I am thankful that I have had the friendship and support of many of you. It has been rewarding for me to see you grow and prosper and I hope I was of some help in that process. It is my hope that you wil...