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One Light Bulb at a Time

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010


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Submitted By Matt Christensen / Omaha, NB

A physics teacher in high school once told her students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn’t slow a train very much, a billion of them would.

With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American.

Good idea…one light bulb at a time…
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Visit the Oak Glen School House Museum

Thursday, December 10th, 2009


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OAK GLEN, CA – The winners of the 2009 Photo Contest held at the Oak Glen School House Museum were announced recently.

The schoolroom was filled with families and friends of the contestants, who were awarded certificates of participation by the Oak Glen School House Museum and Park Association. All of the photographs submitted are beautiful. Click to continue »

Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod hosts enterprise zone workshop

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Businessowners: This free workshop will help local businesses to use the enterprise zone program to save money and jobs

WHAT: Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod, 32nd Senate District, in partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone, will host a workshop to assist local business owners about the enterprise zone program. Click to continue »

So You Think You Can Jump Rope?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Physical Education teacher, Lynn Kelley founded the Kings Firecrackers 13 years ago. The video of their jump rope performance at the Army vs. Navy game in February has ignited tremendous national interest.

Trust me, you’ve got to watch this. Amazing …Click To Play Video


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Girding for an uphill battle for recruits

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Obesity, poor education make many younger people unfit for military
By Christian Davenport and Emma Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer

It’s tough enough selling military service to teenagers who might not be so keen on getting their heads shaved or buy the whole “we do more by 9 a.m.” line. And the fact that enlisting today could very well mean a visit to the front lines doesn’t help, either. Click to continue

Write a memoir like Sarah Palin!

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

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Not since the release of the Harry Potter series has a book created such fervor with the reading public. Sarah Palin’s autobiography “Going Rogue: An American Life” hits shelves on November 17th…

And you can learn more valuable “How To” tips and advice from former Alaska governor, Sarah Palin, such as:

How to Accessorize Your Suits Like Sarah Palin
How to Make a Sarah Palin Costume
How to build a suit wardrobe like Sarah Palin

Just click on he following link:

How To Speed Write Your Memoir Like Sarah Palin

Marine Corps hero defiantly “salutes” the enemy

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Iron Mike
This photograph depicting Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Burghardt’s defiance was taken by Jeff Bundy for the Omaha World-Herald. It adorns the walls of homes across America and that of Col John Gronski, the Brigade Commander in Ramadi, who has hailed the image as an exemplar of the warrior spirit.

RAMADI, IRAQ- United States Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Burghardt is known as ‘Iron Mike’ or just ‘Gunny’. He is on his third tour in Iraq. He has become a legend in the bomb disposal world after winning the Bronze Star for disabling 64 IEDs and destroying 1,548 pieces of ordnance during his second tour.

Then, on September 19th he was blown up. Click to continue »

A true hero

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The word, “hero” is bandied about often. Unfortunately, far to often in the world of sports. Michael Jordan hits a game-winning jump shot to win the NBA championship, and he’s glorified and elevated to Superman status.

The Pittsburgh Steelers win the 2009 Super Bowl, and the city embraces their conquering heroes with a gaudy parade where delirious, screaming fans revere their warrior-heroes for the splendid feat they’ve accomplished.

But let me tell you about a real hero: Irena Sendler. Click to continue »

How A Girl Can Get A Guy To Call Her Back

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Hey girls, take some advice from a guy’s perspective

So you’ve met a guy you like. Things have progressed to the point that you’ve given him your digits. You think the hard part is over, but alas it’s only begun. The clock keeps ticking and he hasn’t called you back.

What went wrong? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything. Your mind spins. Your nails beckon to be chewed. What to do?

Here are a few tips to help decipher the behavior of the male gender and get what you want: an actual phone call from the un-fairer sex …

to read the rest go to: How To Get A Guy To Call A Girl Back

Failure defined in pictures

Monday, October 12th, 2009

By Tom Jensen
Ever feel like you’ve failed? Then welcome to the club.


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