Barb’s Blog » Archive for July 2006
Border Trash
Volunteer Mark Kelso picks his way through a trash-laden area that is a pickup site for illegal entrants, an illustration of the nearly 25 million pounds of garbage thought to have been dropped in Southern Arizona. So, besides all the illegal immigrants the U.S. takes on, we have their trash too. ● In three years, federal money for environmental cleanup in Southern Arizona has: - Cleaned up 250,000 pounds of trash. - Removed more than 600 abandoned cars and … Read entire article »
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Call an exorcist
I am sure something wicked has a hold of various items in and outside of our house… Here is a list of recent and known issues. The front door screen The back door screen The pool filter The A/C unit The refrigerator The VCR eats tapes The soap dish broke The toilet jiggles (Again) Huge limbs falling off the trees in the yard The microwave broke The washing machine leaks The oven Almost every drawer and closet door in the house Windows won’t stay open unless I prop them with things Blinds Ants in the bathroom (Its like taking a bath in a Dali Painting) Chairs by the pool breaking The deck is warped and buckling As I write this I am reminded of the song “This Old House” Maybe I am just getting “ready to meet the saints” … Read entire article »
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The Fall of Democracy
While reading my book “The Handwriting on the Wall” by David Jeremiah, I had to stop to read this quote twice. When the thirteen colonies were still a part of England, Professor Alexander Tyler wrote about the fall of the Athenian republic over two thousand years previous to that time: A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves money from the public treasure. From that moment on the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most money from the public treasury, with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s great civilizations has been two hundred years. These nations have progressed through the following … Read entire article »
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Wash Me
Ever think you were being clever as you wrote “wash me” on the dust on someone’s dirty car? Think again! Scott Wade has turned it into an art form…. Have a look at Scott Wade’s Dirty Car Art Gallery … Read entire article »
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Want to live safe?
Go to Milwaukee! According to a recent study, the city ranks No. 1 in the country in terms of safety from a catastrophic natural disaster. “SustainLane.com, a San Francisco-based online company promoting healthful living, measured the natural disaster risk to the 50 largest cities, factoring in hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and catastrophic hail. Milwaukee tied for No. 1 with Mesa, Arizona” Well gee, my son lives in that area, and we were feeling sorry for him because of the harsh winters! Way to go, Enric! More on the story … Read entire article »
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Currently Reading: Handwriting on the Wall
I finished reading my “90 Minutes in Heaven” book, and I must say I was very pleased with it. Glad my sister picked it up and passed it on. Now Laura is reading it. I didn’t have anything new to read so I picked up one off my shelf that I read years ago. I suppose current events made me wish for a second look at David Jeremiah’s “Handwriting on the Wall” David Jeremiah has a radio … Read entire article »
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"I would love to kill George Bush"
…said the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Betty Williams to schoolchildren, who applauded, clapped and cheered. I don’t even have a comment. amateur movies sapphiclactating moviesfree movies sex fullfree xxx movie downloadin sex moviesteanna movies kaiasian clips movie porn freemovies female orgasmbukkake free moviesyard longest movie … Read entire article »
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New Cell Phone
Since spending money isn’t easy for me, any new purchase is usually an agonizing process. (Not your typical woman, eh?) Combined with the purchase, is that it is something that I have little knowledge and understanding of, other than I knew I needed one, the process became even harder. So, after quite a few weeks of learning what it was I needed and didn’t need, I walked into Cingular at Marley Station Mall, and bought my new … Read entire article »
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1974
I remember this as a very fun year. Good music too. This is my TimeLife collection and Winamp generated html playlist for Time Life’s selection as the top hits of 1974. 1. Al Green – Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) (2:59) 2. Al Wilson – Show and Tell (3:30) 3. America – Tin Man (3:27) 4. Aretha Franklin – Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) (3:26) 5. Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Takin’ Care of Business (4:53) 6. Bachman-Turner Overdrive – You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet (3:38) 7. Bad Company – Can’t Get Enough (3:33) 8. Barry White – Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe.mp3 9. Billy Preston – Nothing from Nothing.mp3 10. Billy Swan – I Can Help.mp3 11. Blue Magic – Sideshow.mp3 12. Bobby Womack – Lookin’ for a Love.mp3 13. Brownsville Station – Smokin’ in the … Read entire article »
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PayPal
Do you provide a service or do work that demands that you accept money that is not in the way of direct deposit or a personal check? I seem to have far reaching clients, all the way to Australia, that I either do web or graphic design for that seems to necesitate an easy way to allow others to provide payment to me. I am really enjoying how PayPal allows this. PayPal accept credit cards, … Read entire article »
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No maps of the state of Israel in Palestinian Schoolbooks
No matter what your take on the Middle East is, that speaks volumes. World Net Daily Writes: Israel’s “occupation” of South Lebanon ended in 2000. As in Gaza, the purpose of the occupation was to prevent attacks against Israel from just across its borders in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has done to South Lebanon exactly what Hamas has done to Gaza – turned it into a military base and terrorist operations center for launching war against Israel. As we have seen repeatedly on television, South Lebanon bristles with Hezbollah’s thousands of new missiles from Iran and Syria that puts all of northern Israel in jeopardy. By now, it should be abundantly clear to everyone that the “occupation” of Gaza and South Lebanon was not the problem. As soon as Israel traded these areas for the promise … Read entire article »
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End Times? Wars and Rumors of Wars
A list of current wars ongoing at present around the world. Did you know all of these? I will admit to ignorance to most. Just shows you there are even too many even in this age of information to keep track of. 1964-present Colombian Armed Conflict (aka Colombian Civil War, Colombian Conflict) Late 1960s-present New People’s Army insurgency and Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines 1983-present Ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka 1984-present Civil war in Papua , Western New Guinea, Indonesia 1984-present Kurdistan Workers Party/Turkey war 1986-present Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion in Uganda 1988-present Casamance Conflict in Senegal 1988-present Somali Civil War 1996-present Nepal Civil War 1999-present Ituri Conflict (Democratic Republic of Congo) 1999-present Second Chechen War (Russia) 2000-present al-Aqsa Intifada in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip 2000-present Conflict in Laos involving the Hmong 2001-present United States invasion of Afghanistan 2001-present Civil War in … Read entire article »
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French Manicure & Thyromine
For all of my adult years now, I have struggled with an underactive thyroid. (hypothyroidism) I have been to numerous doctors, been through every test, and served as a medical guinea pig for more than 20 years till I finally just got off the so called merry go round. I learned the medicine they had been giving me since I was 20 years old wasn’t even FDA approved, and then I learned the side effects were almost … Read entire article »
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John W. Peterson
Growing up there was music that I heard in church and on recordings, and even participated in cantatas that was this side of heaven. Over and over again, it was the music of John W. Peterson. John W. Peterson is a songwriter who was a major influence on evangelical Christian music in the 1950’s through the 1970’s. He wrote over 1000 songs, and 35 cantatas. Some of the more popular song titles include “It Took a Miracle”, … Read entire article »
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Commitment
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” “Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the “right stuff” to turn our dreams into reality.” “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that … Read entire article »
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Newest Music
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. 1. Anita Ward – Pure Disco – Ring my bell.mp3 2. California Guitar Trio – Pulp Fiction Theme.mp3 3. California Guitar Trio – Apache.mp3 4. california guitar trio – Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover instrumental acoustic guitar).mp3 5. California Guitar Trio – Carol Of The Bells (Traditional) (2:31) 6. California Guitar Trio – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.mp3 7. California Guitar Trio – Moonlight Sonata (2:42) 8. California Guitar Trio – Pictures at an Exhibition.mp3 9. California Guitar Trio – Pipeline (1:49) 10. California Guitar Trio – Samuel Barber’s Adagio For Strings.mp3 11. California Guitar Trio – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (2:33) 12. California Guitar Trio – Toccata And Fugue in D minor (7:28) 13. California Guitar Trio – Venezuelan Waltz No. 4.mp3 14. California Guitar Trio – Walk Don’t Run … Read entire article »
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A Third World War
Newt Gingrich thinks that we’re in a third world war. I started to pass over the article, then decided to give it a read. What I first nearly rolled my eyes at, made more sense after reading it. He makes his claim on the amount of global unrest going on now and the past 7 weeks. It’s really not for the faint of heart, to watch the news anymore is truly painful. Have a look at what Newt cites as his reasons he feels we are in a third world war: An Iran-Syrian-Hezbollah-Hamas terrorist alliance is waging war against Israel in both southern Lebanon and Gaza. Hezbollah has launched more than 1,000 rockets into northern Israel in the past few days alone. Seven bombings in Mumbai, India, killed more than 200 people. North … Read entire article »
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What is Eternity to You?
I have finally finished the book I have been reading, 90 Minutes in Heaven. He nears the end of the book with these words: “Since my return to earth, I’ve been acutely aware that all of us are on a pilgrimage. At the end of this life, wherever we go-heaven or hell-life will be more real than this one we’re now living. I never thought of that before my accident, of course. Heaven was a concept, something I believed in, but I didn’t think about it often.” What is eternity to you? I dare you to answer. … Read entire article »
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New Addiction: Apophysis
Along with Terragen, Photography, Music and all my other obsessions, I have recently found a new one. Apopshysis is Freeware fractal flame editor for Windows and I am loving it! I can see its potential for intricate designs, layers to mix with photography, Terragen, and many other graphic avenues. I’ve been busy since the moment I installed it, see more HERE … Read entire article »
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Give Peace a Chance
Revelation 6:4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. John and Yoko, no matter how much you liked them or their music, just didn’t in my opinion, see the whole picture. That along with their hopes, wishes to give peace a chance, and seeing … Read entire article »
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Winds of War
Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars : see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Mark 13:7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars , be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. Luke 21:9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. ““““““““““““““““““““““““““ I suppose these kinds of headlines are nothing new, but sure gives more than pause to "look up". Militants blow hole in wall at Egypt-Gaza border; stream of Palestinians have begun entering Gaza from Egypt… Vatican condemns Israel for … Read entire article »
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Night Swim
After an evening at the carnival in the rain, what’s next to do? Go swimming in the rain! The fellas decided to pose in odd ways before hitting the water in hopes my camera would "capture" them. I did my best, wasn’t easy! Miquel takes the plunge… Kenny is next Zack gets some height here Kenny twists for a pose while Andrew looks on. Miquel tries my nerves on this… Zack too Another dive Two at once We don’t call him "Crazy Andrew" for nothing! … Read entire article »
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Carnival in the Rain
“The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” We planned our yearly night out to the carnival for Wednesday, and it rained. So…..we went anyway! Having friends there made it all the nicer. Each year Laura tries this bottle game. The carnival man expertly shows her how its done (he did last year too) Moving on to another game, Andrew tries a game of … Read entire article »
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Chris Daughtry: 4th not so bad
I do believe he is a real class act. He sure seems it. I think so many thought he was a sure thing to go #1 in American Idol. Like the hopeful individual he seems to be, he is spinning positive on fourth place. Earlier this week, RCA Records announced Daughtry had signed to work alongside music mogul Clive Davis, with plans to produce a record by the end of the year. Daughtry indicated he has the … Read entire article »
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Time
Ever listen to a musical artist, play his/her songs night and day for years and then suddenly not think about their music that much for a while? It has happened to me with Phil Keaggy’s music . The man is talented, versatile, and has an amazing story . I often got told off for playing his songs so much, so perhaps that explains the break. Recently, I remembered one of his profound songs about "Time" The lyrics are … Read entire article »
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WW III
New York Daily news says that WW III has started. They give recent headlines as to why: North Korea fires missiles talks of nukes again Iraq war (or as they put it, carnage) Israel "invading" Gaza (funny how they forget what instigated Israel to this "invasion" England observes one-year anniversary of subway bombing feds stop a plot to blow up tunnels under the Hudson River Then after that list, they announce WWIII has begun, but can’t quite say when it started. Gee, where DO they get their writers?? Article HERE private loan ademic adoption grants loans payday affordable loan fast loan alabama cash franchise commercial capital and american loan day canada loan pay $1000 $5000 signature loan payday 1000 20 canada loan Map … Read entire article »
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A New Kind of Normal
Still reading the book 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life Due to the author’s bad accident and injuries he had to adjust. He couldn’t do the things he used to do before. It made me think that in my own life, I have had to experience a "new kind of normal." He writes: "Once that idea got through to me, I decided I couldn’t recapture the past. No matter how much I tried to idealize it, that part of my life was over and I wouldn’t never be healthy or strong again. The only thing for me to do was to discover a new normal. Yes, I said to myself, there are things I will never be able to do again. I don’t like that and may even hate it, but that … Read entire article »
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Coming Out
I am still reading the book 90 Minutes in Heaven . I am more than halfway through, and just now the main character has decided to tell others about his experience. He had his own reasons why he didn’t tell others, but after a time, he had many good reasons he felt he should start sharing his story with people. I read his sensible list of reasons to "come out", but one just really spoke to me. He … Read entire article »
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Fireworks Early
Yesterday, a day before the usual July 4th celebrations we went to a local park to watch fireworks. This was a tad stressful for me in the sense that years running now, I haven’t really had successful fireworks photographs for my efforts. I am happy to say this year was different. The event was very pleasant and we went with a family from church. It’s been 6 years since our local Down’s Park has held fireworks, and … Read entire article »
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The Wilds 2006
My children have returned from their week at The Wilds, and I feel the need to re-thank everyone who helped make it possible. This is a scan of one of the post cards the children got me. This is one of the most liked spots at the Wilds, Fourth Falls. The Wilds is a 1000 acre camp, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Most campers take the opportunity to hike (and I am told … Read entire article »
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