Small Horse

BARNSTEAD, N.H. – A diminutive horse born in New Hampshire could lay claim to the world record for lightweight foal. The pinto stallion named Einstein weighed just 6 pounds and measured 14 inches tall when he was born Friday in Barnstead, N.H. Those proportions fit a human baby just about right but are downright tiny for horse, even a miniature breed like Einstein.

Dr. Rachel Wagner, Einstein's co-owner, says the Guinness Book of Records lists the smallest newborn horse as weighing in at 9 pounds.

Breeders say that unlike the current record holder, Thumbelina, Einstein shows no signs of dwarfism. He's just a tiny horse.

It might be fun to have some miniature horses when we move to Salado.

Roller Skating Babies

I usually don't post items like this but I really liked this one. Enjoy.

Republican vs. Democrats

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No wonder Republicans seem happier than Democrats.

Home Protection Idea

This is quite interesting. A fully automatic .22 caliber rifle with a rather large ammunition capacity. I am assuming it is for some sort of househould protection.

Better getcha one before Obama, Pelosi, Waxman and Co. decide it would be better for us not to have one.

PowerBall

Congratulations to the latest powerball winner. I wish I could win it one of these times.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri man who won a $258 million Powerball jackpot and plans to use some of the money to pay bills and take his children to Disney World says he hasn't decided yet if he'll quit his job at the convenience store where he bought the winning ticket.

Chris Shaw — a 29-year-old tattooed father of three who was raised by his grandparents in rural southern Missouri — came forward Thursday as the winner of the 10th-largest Powerball jackpot ever. Shaw said he had just $28.96 in his bank account and recently bought a 1998 Ford Ranger from a friend who agreed to let him pay off the $1,000 price $100 at a time. Now, he said, he no longer has to worry about how he'll pay his friend — or his utility bills.

To read the full Caller Times story, click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.caller.com/news/2010/apr/23/man-29-bank-wins-258m-powerball-jackpot/

Mystery Solved

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"And thus, dear students, we have arrived at the formula for understanding women"

Smith & Wesson - Model 29

Here is an American-made handgun--the Smith & Wesson Model 29. This .44 magnum revolver was popularized by Clint Eastwood's character, Dirty Harry Callahan. While, technically, it may not be the "most powerful handgun in the world", this handgun most certainly "could blow your head clean off". Nice piece!

While the .44 Magnum was very popular among shooters for many years after its introduction, it did not come to the attention of the general public until 1971, when Clint Eastwood's character "Dirty" Harry Callahan described the .44 Magnum as "the most powerful handgun in the world" in the film Dirty Harry. While this was not strictly true in 1971 (the more powerful .454 Casull was announced in 1959, and was available in custom revolvers), it still caused prices of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 to skyrocket; demand far exceeded supply, and guns were selling for triple the normal retail price. This sudden surge in popularity elevated the .44 Magnum to "magical" levels, spawning a mythos, such as the (false) claim that the .44Magnum could "put a bullet right through an engine block"—a claim made by Easy Andy, the gun dealer character in the 1976 film Taxi Driver. The .44 Magnum continued to be associated with Dirty Harry's character, including the scene with Eastwood's famous line "Go ahead, make my day" in the 1983 film Sudden Impact.

To read the whole wikipedia article, click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_29

T-Shirt

I saw this great T-Shirt on the web. I think it can be purchased at www.cafepress.com.

Afro Wig

I just got back from buying an afro wig at Party City. Kelsey needed it for the talent show at her school. She and her friends are doing the Jackson-5's A-B-C. So, if you ever need to borrow and afro wig for a costume, just give me a call or email.

Great Obamanation Cartoon

Here is a great cartoon that essentially sums up the US as Obamanation. "Keep working harder. Obama and Pelosi need your money."

If you click on the cartoon, it will get larger.

Hat tip to www.powerlineblog.com

Classic Kiss

I always liked the Planet of the Apes movies. This kiss--Zira (played by Kim Hunter) and Taylor (Charleton Heston) swapping saliva--is one of the most memorable kisses in Hollywood history. I always got a kick out of this moment. I will look for the YouTube clip and post it if I find it.

"Give Me That Damn Gavel"

The above video clip is from Lt. Colonel Allen West. West is running for the US Congress - Florida District 22. Let's hope he wins. This video must be watched to the end.

Corpus Christi Is FAT

A survey by Mens Health magazine ranks Corpus Christi, TX as "America's Fattest City." This article is embarassing for our city:

Go to Google Maps, type in "United States," and you'll be reminded of just how big Texas is. But what you can't see is the size of the state's citizenry: Five Lone Star cities are among the nation's fattest, with Corpulent Christi at the top.

To arrive at our rankings, we calculated the percentage of people who are overweight, the percentage with type 2 diabetes, the percentage who haven't left the couch in a month (CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System); the money spent on junk food (Bureau of Labor Statistics); and finally, the number of people who ate fast food nine or more times in a month (Mediamark Research).

I know, I could stand to drop a couple dozen pounds myself.

To see all results of the survey, click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.menshealth.com/fattestcities2010/?cm_mmc=MagURL-_-May2010-_-metrogrades-_-FattestCities2010

How 'Bout Them Phillies Fans?

UPDATE: Gothamist posts the story, too: http://gothamist.com/2010/04/16/phillies_fan_allegedly_forced_himse.php

I grew up being a Philadelphia Phillies fan. The only problem with being a Phillies fan is the reputation that comes with being one. Drunk and disorderly conduct and attendance at Philadelphia professional sporting events go hand-in-hand.

This creepo takes the cake:

Cops: Man Purposely Vomited On Girl At Phils Game
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Suspect Matthew Clemmens is accused of purposely vomiting on a young girl at the Phillies game April 14.
Police arrested a Cherry Hill man after he was accused of intentionally vomiting on a young girl at the Phillies game Wednesday evening.

The young girl's father, trying to give his daughters an unforgettable night at the ballpark, ended up getting a memory he wishes he could forget.

To read the whole disgusting article, click on the blog post title or copy and post this: http://cbs3.com/local/Philadelphia.Phillies.Matthew.2.1636036.html

Pogo Moose Incident - Fairbanks, Alaska

I received this in a forwarded e-mail. I am assuming it is a true story. Who could make up something like this?

"They were laying new power cables which were strung on the ground for miles. The moose are rutting right now and very agitated. He was thrashing around and got his antlers stuck in the cables. When the men (miles away) began pulling the lines up with their big equipment, the moose went up with them. They noticed excess tension in the lines and went searching for the problem. He was still alive when they lowered him to the ground. He was a huge 60 inch bull and slightly peeved!"

Tea Party Barbie

This is a real product.

Mattel is a great American company based in El Segundo, California. Mattel is traded on the NASDAQ as MAT.

Click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZjVmMjJmZDYyOWRlMzY5NDdmNDJkMDY2ZjBiMTM0Mjg=

13.34 LBS.

Here is a big bass caught in the O.H. Ivie Reservoir near Ballinger, Texas. I have been lucky enough to go deer and turkey hunting outside of Ballinger several times in the last few years. Maybe I will get to fish there, too.

The Caller Times article about this big bass and the Texas Parks and Wildlife ShareLunker Program is worth reading. Just click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.caller.com/news/2010/apr/15/cc-angler-cashes-in-with-tpw-program/

"I looked into his eyes and saw R-A-T"

As if this rat didn't have anything to do with coup in Kyrgyzstan, instability in Ukraine, or the Polish President's plane going down . . .

'Russia engineered air crash that killed President Kaczynski,' claims Polish MP

The Russian government prevented the Polish president's plane from landing four times to divert him from a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre, according to an MP.

Artur Gorski said the Russians 'came up with some dubious reasons' that the aircraft couldn't land because they feared President Leck Kaczynski's presence would overshadow a similar event hosted by the Russian prime minister a few days before.

And their alleged plan ended in disaster when the Polish pilots made one final and disastrous attempt to land, killing Mr Kaczynski, his wife, and 94 others on board the plane.

Maybe President Obama will sign more treaties with Putin.

To read the whole story, click the blog post title or copy and post this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1265482/Leck-Kaczynski-Russia-engineered-plane-crash-claims-Polish-MP.html

It's Only $12 Million

Sarah Palin obviously knows more about capitalism than President Obama and the multitude of other nit-wits in Washington DC. Good for her.

Pundits can debate the political costs and benefits of Sarah Palin's decision to step down as Alaska governor, but the monetary advantages of leaving her $125,000-a-year public service post are beyond dispute.

Since leaving office at the end of July 2009, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee has brought in at least 100 times her old salary – a haul now estimated at more than $12 million -- through television and book deals and a heavy schedule of speaking appearances worth five and six figures.

To read the whole article, click the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/sarah-palin-earned-estimated-12-million-july/story?id=10352437

DJIA 11,000: No Bull?

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow Closes Above 11,000 On Earnings Optimism

Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:06pm EDT NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) - The Dow industrials closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months on Monday as expectations of solid first-quarter earnings spurred buying in the financial, energy and industrial sectors.

Historically, the market has been a leading indicator of future economic growth or contraction. Probably, history is repeating itself. Sorry for all who got out when the DJIA was in the 6,000's.

To read the whole article, click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1220382820100412?feedType=RSS&feedName=mergersNews&rpc=22&sp=true

Parker Crossbow--Tornado HP 165

I have been doing some research on crossbows. I really like this one--the Parker Tornado HP 165. It is worth checking out.

YouTube will not allow and embed of Parker's promotional video. So, if you want to view it--and I highly recommend that you do--click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.youtube.com/ParkerBowsOfficial#p/u/31/gBm78PD9cKM

SWEEEEET!

Duck Blind

I received these pictures in a forwarded email. That is some duck blind! Here is the description that was attached:

3 stories 1st level hides 4 boats underneath and has room for 2 hunters and 2 dog doors.

2nd level has a full kitchen with fridge, 2 stoves, electricity for lights,
living room with 2 couches and satellite TV, theater seats around the "porch of
the blind" to shoot 14 guys comfortably.
Side porch has a running toilet, and stainless steel grill for cooking whole rib
eyes for lunch. All the mojos and mallard machines are hard wired to car
batteries.

3rd level is the "crows nest" with room for 3 and it's about 25' up in the trees
and most of the time you are cutting down on the ducks.

It makes me want to go duck hunting.

The GI Forum's Temple

Luke 21:6 "As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down."

Unless there is a miracle, this building is never coming down. For the entire Caller-Times article click on the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.caller.com/news/2010/apr/07/coliseum-spared-lease-45-days/

Moe Does Whitney

I read that Whitney Houston was hospitalized and had to cancel some dates of her current European tour. Well, her replacement has been found in Taiwan. His name? Moe.

Anyway, I always liked Dolly Parton's version better than Whitney's.

Atheist Christopher Hithchens Smacks Down Liberal Christian Minister

It is getting bad when atheists have better theology than Christian ministers. The following is from Randy Alcorn's blog:

In a recent interview, Christopher Hitchens, the fervent atheist and author of God Is Not Great, showed he has a much clearer understanding of what it means to be a Christian than the Unitarian minister, who claims to be a Christian, interviewing him.

Marilyn Sewell: The religion you cite in your book is generally the fundamentalist faith of various kinds. I’m a liberal Christian, and I don’t take the stories from the scripture literally. I don’t believe in the doctrine of atonement (that Jesus died for our sins, for example). Do you make a distinction between fundamentalist faith and liberal religion?

Christopher Hitchens: I would say that if you don’t believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you’re really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.

If you would like to read the whole Christopher Hitchens interview, click the blog post title or copy and past this: http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/arts-and-entertainment/category/books-and-talks/articles/christopher-hitchens/

Hat tip to Dr. Mark Brister, FBC-CC

Happy Easter

Read the Easter story by clicking the blog post title or copying and pasting this: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20&version=NIV

Easter Is Good News For Pets, Too

Many children after just a couple of years of Sunday School begin to contemplate the concept of eternity. Then, shortly after this, the ineveitable question arises: Will my dog (or cat) be in heaven when I get there?

Well, according to this article, there is a strong possibility that animals will be joining us in heaven:

One of the most frequently asked questions online is, “Do pets go to heaven?” Heaven and the afterlife are primarily religious concepts, and many of the world’s religions do provide answers.

Christianity holds that every living being, from the tiniest insect to the largest whale, has a chance at entering the pearly gates. Psalm 145:-9-10,13,15-21 reads, “God loves all His creation and has made plans for all His children and the lesser creatures to enjoy His eternal Kingdom.”

To enjoy the full article, click the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://news.discovery.com/animals/do-pets-go-to-heaven.html

ANNOYING!!!

Remember this great scene from Dumb and Dumber? It's ok to laugh.

Perry Pushing Back

Governor Perry: OBAMACARE IS A DISASTER

President Barack Obama's signature on Congress's disastrous health care plan was a disappointment to everyone who values limited government, bipartisanship and quality and affordable health care.

In forcing the bill through, congressional leaders from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on down substituted their own desires and political goals for the good judgment and common sense of the people they represent. Indeed, the more the American people learned about the socialist proposals, the more they rejected them.

Being leader of the largest of the "red states" and having an ego as big as his state, Governor Perry is the defacto leader of the movement to protect the 10th Amendment--Federalism--against the Obama regime.

To read the full article, click the blog post title or click here: http://www.statesman.com/opinion/perry-obamas-health-care-plan-is-a-disaster-505072.html

KFC's Double Down

Here is a picture of Kentucky Fried Chicken's new Double Down sandwich. It is a bacon and cheese sandwich that uses two pieces of boneless fried chicken as "bread."

The sandwich will be available in two forms. The Original Recipe sandwich will set you back about 540 calories, 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium. The not-as-bad-for-you Grilled Double Down totals 460 calories, 23g of fat and 1430mg of sodium.

This is a real KFC menu item. To read the article, click the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html

And On The Third Day . . .

. . . his disciples received BMW's!!!

Trish Frazier with Bay Area Fellowship told us, "Our overall goal is for them to get blessed and receive something really awesome but it's also to have the chance to spread the message of Christ and plant a seed in our hearts tonight."

And after much anticipation, the first winner of a beautiful BMW was announced, and Cathy Claveria could hardly contain her excitement. She told us she'd been driving her Jeep for the last 16 years and considered the win a blessing.

For the full story, click the blog post title or copy and paste this: http://www.kristv.com/news/bay-area-fellowship-gives-away-bmw/

The Hickory Rancher

This burger looks really good. Here are the ingredients:

1/2 pound beef patty, muenster cheese, 7 pieces of maple bacon, sauteed onions and a housemade honey hickory BBQ sauce on a kaiser roll.

I want one.