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Computer Gender
A student asked, "What gender is a computer?" The teacher wasn't certain which it was, and so divided the class into two groups and asked them to decide if a computer should be categorized as masculine or feminine. One group was comprised of the women ...
Humor
The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
Luke 1:5-7 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all ...
Bible
Political Correctness Gone Wrong
The notion of political correctness declares certain topics, certain expressions, even certain gestures, off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship. -- George W. Bush
Philosophy
Fowl Ball
Back in the 80's, during a game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Yankees right fielder Dave Winfield was warming up between innings when he threw a ball that struck and killed a seagull. After the game, ...
Sports Facts
Bringing Nations to Trial
Psalm 9:19-20 19 Do something, Lord! Don’t let the nations win. Make them stand trial in your court of law. 20 Make the nations afraid and let them all discover just how weak they are.
Bible
Life Before Personal Computers
An application was for employment A program was a TV show A cursor used profanity A keyboard was a piano! Memory was something that you lost with age A CD was a bank account And if you had a 3 1/2 inch floppy, you hoped nobody found out!
Humor
What Nearly Didn't Happen
Before Aaron Rodgers became an NFL star and Super Bowl MVP, he almost walked away from football. But Butte Community College in California convinced Rodgers to play quarterback for them. After a great season there he played 3 years for the Cal Bears and the ...
Sports Facts
The Constitution
Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things. -- Alexander Hamilton
Philosophy
U.S. Open Big Winners
Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer have won most the Men`s Singles US Open titles in the open era, with Federer's coming consecutively between 2004 and 2008.
Sports Facts
Voice of the People
The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. -- Alexander Hamilton
Philosophy
A Few Tom Swifties
"I'm concerned about the number of people not attending," said Tom absentmindedly. "Who would want to steal modern art?" asked Tom abstractedly. "I gave the donkey some vinegar," said Tom acidly. "There's room for one more," Tom admitted. "It's ...
Humor
Abram's Visions, part 3
Genesis 15:12-16 12 As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him. 13 Then the Lord said to him, “Know for certain that for four hundred years your descendants will be strangers in a country not ...
Bible
Kite Records
Some kite records include the smallest kite in the world which flies at 5mm high, the largest number of kites flown on a single line at 11,284, the longest kite in the world at 3394 feet, the largest kite in the world known as a megakite at 55 x 22 metres, ...
Sports Facts
Of Ships and Women
A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder. -- Chester W. Nimitz
Philosophy
Important Passenger
The Pope goes to New York, and gets picked up at the airport by a limousine. He looks at the beautiful car and says to the driver, "You know, I hardly ever get to drive. Would you please let me?" The driver is understandably hesitant and says, "I'm sorry, ...
Humor
Abram's Visions, part 2
Genesis 15:4-6 4 Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5 He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars - if indeed you can count ...
Bible
Windsurfers Get High
Nobody knows who has made the highest windsurfing jump. Jumping often happens spontaneously, but Boujma Guillot and Levi Siver had their jumps measured at between 15 and 18 meters high. Philip Köster also reports a 18 meter jump. This is probably the current ...
Sports Facts
The Rich and Military Service
Landowners and influential men of all kinds, especially members of political councils, ought to set an example to the people. The young members of rich families should offer themselves for military service. If not one of two sons, at least one of three sons ...
Philosophy
Abundance and Scarcity
The results of a poll made by United Nations came out. The question was: "Please, tell us honestly what is your opinion about the abundance vs. scarcity of food in the rest of the world." The results were as follows: - The Europeans did not understand ...
Humor
Abram's Visions, part 1
Genesis 15:1-3 1 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit ...
Bible
Longest Disc Golf Drive
According to reports, the longest disc golf drive on record is 250.00m (820 ft.). This monster was thrown by Christian Sandstrom on 4/26/2002 in El Mirage, CA using an Innova Valkyrie DX.
Sports Facts
The Virtue of Silence
"Nothing builds authority up like silence, splendor of the strong and shelter of the weak.” “Silence is the ultimate weapon of power." -- Charles de Gaulle
Philosophy
A Day at the Zoo
Little Johnny wanted to go to the zoo and pestered his parents for days. Finally his mother talked his reluctant father into taking him. "So how was it?" his mother asked when they returned home. "Great," Little Johnny replied. "Did you and daddy ...
Humor
Abram's Land Grant
Genesis 13:14-18 14 The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west. 15 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. 16 I will make ...
Bible
First Parachuter
The first user of a man-made parachute was not a man or a woman, but a dog. The inventor of the parachute, a Frenchman named Jean Pierre Blanchard, tested his new invention in 1785, by going up in a balloon with his dog, strapping him to a parachute, and tossing ...
Sports Facts