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| Wars of Necessity
Today, war of necessity is used by critics of military action to describe unavoidable response to an attack like that on Pearl Harbor that led to our prompt, official declaration of war, while they characterize as unwise wars of choice the wars in Korea, Vietnam ...
| Philosophy |
| No Mas
On this day in 1989, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran stepped in the ring against each other for the third and last time. The two fought in the early 1980s and split each match. Duran famously quit in the eighth round of the second bout, exclaiming, "No ...
| Sports Facts |
| Let Us Seek
Luke 2:13-15
13 Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, ...
| Bible |
| Rice Sets Record
On this day in 1992, Jerry Rice set a new record for receiving touchdowns in the NFL. Rice caught his 101st touchdown pass for the San Francisco 49ers to move past Steve Largent for first on the all-time list. He was far from finished. He ended his career ...
| Sports Facts |
| Christmas Parties
What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.
-- Phyllis Diller
| Philosophy |
| News of Great Joy
Luke 2:8-12
8 And near Bethlehem, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
10 ...
| Bible |
| The Train and the Bitch
After World War II, an American soldier was going back to London from the front. He was on a very crowded train, and was looking for a seat, but the only empty one was next to an older lady, and she had her pet poodle on it. He said, “Please, madam, I'm very ...
| Humor |
| Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
On this day in 1947, Joe Louis defeated Jersey Joe Walcott in a 15 round match for the world heavyweight title. At the time of the fight, the 33 year old Walcott was the oldest contender to fight for the heavyweight championship. Walcott knocked down Louis ...
| Sports Facts |
| Christmas Is...
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
-- Calvin Coolidge
| Philosophy |
| Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-7
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town.
4/5 And ...
| Bible |
| Nuclear Iran
"The bad news is Iran is capable of making a nuclear bomb. The good news is they have to drop it from a camel." --David Letterman
"Iran said they will inflict harm and pain on the United States if we try to stop their nuclear program. Who's writing their ...
| Humor |
| Preparation
Fortune favors the prepared mind.
-- Louis Pasteur
| Philosophy |
| December 4, 1997
On this day in 1997, John Elway of the Denver Broncos surpassed 3,000 yards for the season. It was his 12th consecutive season to pass for more than 3,000 yards.
| Sports Facts |
| Knock Knock Carmen
Boy: Knock! Knock!
Girl: Who’s there?
Boy: Carmen.
Girl: Carmen who?
Boy: Carmen let me in already!
| Humor |
| The Light of the World
John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
| Bible |
| Leadership and Progress
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
-- Harry S. Truman
| Philosophy |
| Blonde Paints a House
This blonde decides one day that she is sick and tired of all
these blonde jokes and how all blondes are perceived as stupid,
so she decides to show her husband that blondes really are
smart. While her husband is off at work, she decides that she is ...
| Humor |
| The Lord is Patient
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
| Bible |
| Blast Off Aborted
On this day in 1993, the NBA's Houston Rockets loset to Atlanta – their 1st loss of the season after 15 straight wins.
| Sports Facts |
| December 2, 1997
On this day in 1997, Latrell Sprewell's $32 million contract was terminated by the Golden State Warriors. The termination came one day after Sprewell assaulted head coach P.J. Carlesimo, choking him in the team's locker room.
| Sports Facts |
| Blessed Man
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
| Bible |
| Forbidden Love
Q: How do you get a nun pregnant?
A: Dress her up like an altar boy!
| Humor |
| On Great States and Diversity
...the only security that a republican government possesses against these evils lies in the support of the majority. This support is not, however, proportionably greater in a large republic than in a small one; and thus, while the means of attack perpetually ...
| Philosophy |
| The Savior in the Womb
Luke 1:42-45
42 In a loud voice Elizabeth exclaimed to Mary: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
43-45 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached ...
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| Made in Japan
A very patriotic Japanese man went to America for sightseeing. On the last day, he hailed a cab and told the driver to take him to the airport.
During the journey, a Honda drove past the taxi. Thereupon, the man leaned out of the window yelled excitedly, ...
| Humor |