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| Still Kicking
On September 24th, 1967 the St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bakken kicks 7 field goals in a game vs. Pittsburgh
| Sports Facts |
| Winners Think
The winners in life think constantly in terms of I can, I will, and I am. Losers, on the other hand, concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have or would have done, or what they can't do.
-- Dennis Waitley
| Philosophy |
| None For You
While playing in the backyard, Little Johnny kills a honeybee. His father sees him killing the honeybee and angrily says, "No honey for you for one month!"
Later that afternoon, Johnny's dad catches him tearing the wings off a butterfly. "That's it! No ...
| Humor |
| Cause of Fights
James 4:1-2
What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do ...
| Bible |
| Biggio!
On September 23rd, 1998, Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros steals his 50th base – only second in MLB history with 50 doubles and 50 steals, the other being Tris Speaker in 1912
| Sports Facts |
| History Shows
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
-- B.C. Forbes
| Philosophy |
| Quickie
Q: What do you call a one-man quickie?
A: A yankee.
| Humor |
| Justice
Proverbs 21:15
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
| Bible |
| Triple 40 Club
On September 22nd, 2006, Alfonso Soriano gets a double – now has 45 HRs, 41 stolen bases, and 40 doubles – this never happened before – to become baseball's 1st 40-40-40 player
| Sports Facts |
| Winners
I believe there's an inner power that makes winners or losers. And the winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.
-- Sylvester Stallone
| Philosophy |
| Pregnant Queen
Q: How did Dairy Queen get pregnant?
A: Burger King forgot to wrap his whopper.
| Humor |
| Destroyed People
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
| Bible |
| September 21st, 1970
On this day in 1970, the A's rookie Vida Blue no hits Minnesota – gave up 2 walks – it is 2nd MLB start
| Sports Facts |
| Attitude
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
-- Lou Holtz
| Philosophy |
| Yo Mama is Stupid
Yo' Mama is so stupid, she couldn't buy "Guess" jeans because she didn't know the answer.
| Humor |
| Things Unseen
Hebrews 11:1-40
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was ...
| Bible |
| September 20th, 1998
On this day in 1998, the Orioles Cal Ripken ends his record 2,632 consecutive game streak – started 5/30/82
| Sports Facts |
| Changing a Weakness
My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.
-- Michael Jordan
| Philosophy |
| Hot Breakfast
An old couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary in their home.
"Just think," the old man says, "we were sitting here at this same breakfast table, naked as jaybirds, 50 years ago."
"Well," the old lady snickers, "what do you say -- should we ...
| Humor |
| False Prophets
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
| Bible |
| September 19th, 1998
On this day in 1998, Alex Rodriguez hits his 40th HR – joins the 40 HR and 40 steal club of Canseco and Bonds
| Sports Facts |
| Feeling
People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.
-- John C. Maxwell
| Philosophy |
| Sitting Ducks
Q: Why did Mickey Mouse get shot?
A: Because Donald ducked.
| Humor |
| Delighting in the Lord
Psalm 1:1-6
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted ...
| Bible |
| September 18th, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Cubs Sammy Sosa hits his 60th HR – 1st in MLB History to hit 60 in consecutive seasons
| Sports Facts |