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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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Tags: American jobs, Crest made in the USA, Crest toothpaste, Everyday Value brand, made in the USA
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
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 »
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Tags: CA, Oak Glen, Oak Glen School House Museum, Oak Glen School House Museum & Park CSA63
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 »
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Tags: 32nd Senate District, City of Colton, City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and Inland Valley Development Agency, San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone, Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod
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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Tags: Army and Navy Game, jump rope, Kings Firecrackers, physical education
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
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Tags: armed forces recruiting, Education, Military Service, obesity, Washington Post
Sunday, November 1st, 2009

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
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Tags: ehow.com, Going Rogue: An American Life, How To By Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

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 »
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Tags: Gunnery Sergeant Michael Burghardt, Iraq, Iraq insurgents, Iraq war, United States Marine Corps
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 »
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Tags: Irena Sendler, Michael Jordan, Nobel Peace Prize, Warsaw Ghetto, World War II, WWII, Zegota Resistance
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
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Tags: Dating, ehow.com, guys call back