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That's probably true, sam. I know that, since my running days are probably over, I would be smiling at the finish line just to be able to stop running, regardless of what place I finished in . . . 
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JimmyA
on July 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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I never thought about it before but the runner never smiles while the race is on! sam 
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sam444
on July 5, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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See, mariss? As sardonic as that title may sound, it doesn't seem to be that far from the truth when it comes to certain unscrupulous business-types. At least it's honest, following that "dog eat dog" mentality . . .
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JimmyA
on July 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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The first one is exactly what happened to me several times trying to start a home business, but it was presented under euphemisms that seem like they are on your team and are out to give you a start. I suppose it does for a few more business savvy people, 
, but not the majority.
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mariss9
on July 3, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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I'm not so sure, yellowrose. However, with the way certain "gullible consumers" act these days, it just may sell after all . . . 
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JimmyA
on July 3, 2013 at 7:10 AM
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That's very true, TAPS. That's why we don't have secretaries anymore; we now have administrative assistants. Everyone seems to want things to sound more important than they really are . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on July 3, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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Re: JimmyA
I hope not, Bill! That might be a little awkward . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on July 3, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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Stench... lol.
That's original, I'm sure everyone's running to the store to buy it now.
posted by
yellowrose55
on July 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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I like #2. There is a lot of difference in the way one words things.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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JimmyA
Tjhere's a person that would ask Are they testing me? BC_A, Bill's R
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posted by
BC-A
on July 2, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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Is that a smile I see, lovelylady? Glad to be able to put it there . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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I believe it, mariss! And I'm sure that, if it were possible to calculate such statistics concerning "bad judgement," those numbers would probably be off the charts too. Glad I was able to start your week off with some smiles . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on July 2, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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I do look forward to these - a great way to start the week! I particularly liked the bit about bad judgment, which reminded me of a favourite old statistic:
Every 5 minutes, someone in an aerobics class pulls a hamstring.
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Mia890
on July 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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Glad to hear it, adnohr. And hey, Monday, Tuesday . . . it really doesn't matter. It's still technically the beginning of the week, and as long as you start the week with at least some smiles . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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Good question, Utah. But I have a feeling one of two things may have happened. Either that information is highly classified and remains hidden away somewhere, or else the "volunteer" committed suicide a long time ago, and their identity will forever remain a secret. We may never know . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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Yours too, MsJudy? A lot of people seemed to have liked that particular one. I guess, not only was it somewhat humorous, but was food for thought as well. Then again, maybe you'd rather not think about it any further . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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Re: JimmyA
Thanks, Sir Wiley. Glad to hear and see you're doing better. Nice to read you again. I hope your Canada Day is ( has been ) wonderful . . . 
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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Thanks, FSI. Glad you enjoyed them. A little humor always helps on a rainy day, especially a rainy Monday . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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That's probably true, Kabu. And it doesn't really matter what place they finished in. They're probably happy just to be able to stop running now . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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I hate to say it, Naut, but if that one has got you wondering too, you may have too much time on your hands! It might be better to simply let such thoughts go . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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Re: Jimmy...
Probably, Rumor. It's more than likely the pain of wandering down a runway or standing in front of a white wall knowing that very, very few people can afford or will ever wear some of the clothing they're modeling. Now that's pain . . .
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JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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Are you sure, lustor? Okay, a sample will be fine, probably because a sample may be all that you can handle . . . !
posted by
JimmyA
on July 2, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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Haha!! Well, I read this on Tuesday, but it made me smile all the same!
posted by
adnohr
on July 2, 2013 at 7:09 AM
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I want to find that out too, but who do you ask?
posted by
UtahJay
on July 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM
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Awesome post! And the about the HIV tests on monkeys was my very favorite!!!
posted by
MsJudy
on July 1, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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JimmyA
- "They said on the news that tests on monkeys showed HIV can be transmitted through oral sex! What I’d like to find out is who . . . oh, never mind!" my fav, you succeded again, on this Canada Day.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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A great entry to get through what has been a rainy Monday.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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When I think about it...the only time I have ever seen a runner smile is at the finish line!!
posted by
Kabu
on July 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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Jimmy
Good ones! And as to #9: I've been wondering about another interesting one in that context - Ebola...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 1, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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Jimmy...
That's true about most runners not smiling...this is coming from a former runner..its hard to run when you're in pain.
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Another group that for the most part don't smile are fashion models, both female and male...are they in pain, too??...
posted by
Rumor
on July 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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when can I get a sample of your newest fragrances
posted by
Lanetay
on July 1, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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