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Saturday, May 30, 2009

New Supermarket

A new supermarket opened in Tampa, Florida. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scent of fresh mown hay. In the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Okay, so no one likes flowers. I thought the last post with the all the state flowers was very interesting. I am into flowers, trees and other of God's beautiful creation. Yesterday I sat outside in the cool shade of one of the many trees in my backyard, and smiled as I looked around and counted the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

This is too cool! Check it out!

State Flowers The wonderful world of technology! Let me hear from you please.. Sign in to see full entry.

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Not Just Hot Air

Believe it or not, wind is classified as a form of solar energy. While there are many things that influence our winds, they are initially caused by the sun heating the Earth's atmosphere. As long as the sun shines, the wind will continue to blow. Wind power is also considered a renewable resource... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

More Texas Facts & Trivia

Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state's most popular historic site. The... Sign in to see full entry.

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Did You Know

Facebook was originally named TheFaceBook and it was developed by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg. The first use of the FaceBook was on the Harvard campus and it was limited only to Harvard students. Soon the FaceBook spread like wild fire around the other major U.S. Universities. Mark Zuckerberg... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Alzheimer's Test

ALZHEIMER'S TEST Sit comfortably and be calm... In other words, put your thinking process aside - I.e. Put your brain in neutral gear. 1- Find the C below. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 25, 2009

10 Dumbest 911 Calls

1. The woman who called 911 to ask a police officer for a date: A woman in Aloha, Oregon, called 911 because she thought a deputy who had just visited her house on a complaint was good-looking. After her neighbors reported a noise complaint, two sheriff's deputies knocked on Lorna Jeanne Dudash's... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Flag...I Bet U Didn't Know...

I don't know if the flags will come through or not but the message will speak loud and clear. Happy Memorial Day! I hope you take the time to read this..... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means...... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Old Man

This touching story was sent to me by a friend. On Monday, May 25th, we will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of men and women who have served our armed forces and many who have given their lives. Fly your flag high, and wrap those red, white, & blue ribbons on the porch, the tree, mailbox or any... Sign in to see full entry.

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