random things from a random person
CNN News Willie Nelson's latest pot bust could be settled for a song and $100, a west Texas prosecutor said. "You can bet your ass I'm not going to be mean to Willie Nelson," Hudspeth County Attorney C.R. "Kit" Bramblett told CNN Monday, confirming his plea recommendation. Nelson, a treasured icon in the Lone Star state, was charged with … [Read more...]
Pretty neat story. In 1972, Joe Miller was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Tulsa Junior College. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Joe approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee, inspected the elephant’s foot, … [Read more...]
Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel's, a.k.a., Dr. Seuss, birthday. Had he not died in 1991, he would have been 107 today. I would like to use this virtual space to honor Dr. Seuss, the man behind the Cat in the Hat, who is far more than the beloved creator of countless whimsical literary characters; he is a critical figure in the development of literacy … [Read more...]
Why we shoot deer in the wild (A letter from someone who wants to remain anonymous, who farms, writes well and actually tried this) I had this idea that I could rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it. The first step in this adventure was getting a deer. I figured that, since they … [Read more...]
I normally don't write posts like this or really write that many posts at all, but I thought this was a neat thing and wanted to share. I hope you all enjoy! I received a comment from a man who has a site with what he thinks is the worlds hardest riddle. Now whether or not it is the worlds hardest is still in question, and I am not about … [Read more...]
Richmond,VA(AP) The Senate has passed legislation that would require drug screening for those receiving some welfare benefits. Sen. Roscoe Reynolds' bill applies to the job-training program required to receive welfare. It passed 32-7 Monday. The bill would require those who apply for, or already receive benefits, to answer questions regarding … [Read more...]
Google ~ Credit is due to google I don't normally post things like this, but I believe this is post worthy. Check out Google's page today it is quite cool. It concerns Jules Verne and the novel he wrote, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. I feel it is only acceptable to give a little background on the subject. The information … [Read more...]
I got this post from a blog I read daily and thought it would be benificial. hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I. Lists I’ve found are a great way to explore a topic, generate some interest in a subject and provide enough variety that it is not only quick to read, but quick to relate to many aspects. All this while hopefully adding … [Read more...]
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