I know, you could even say, “When pigs flew (flu)” but it’s corny enough as it is, isn’t it?

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If you get both the swine flu and the bird flu, does it turn into “When pigs fly” influenza?

I know, you could even say, “When pigs flew (flu)” but it’s corny enough as it is, isn’t it?

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Love the pop up graphic, too.

Comments

• April 10, 2009, Joe Kennedy writes: Gotta be a joke video. I mean, I've met people like him before, but to make a video about it... no way he is serious. Otherwise... dude has wasted 25 years for a piece of paper. Joe Kennedys last blog post..The AFC Finals…
• April 10, 2009, art rogers writes: You know, it would make me feel a lot better if it were a joke video. There is just something in his eyes though. When he gives the look at the camera... If it is a joke, he deserves an Oscar.

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Wow.  Talk about the wasted life.  25 years to design a card I would throw away because it doesn’t fit anywhere I could put it?

Love the pop up graphic, too.

Comments

• April 10, 2009, Joe Kennedy writes: Gotta be a joke video. I mean, I've met people like him before, but to make a video about it... no way he is serious. Otherwise... dude has wasted 25 years for a piece of paper. Joe Kennedys last blog post..The AFC Finals…
• April 10, 2009, art rogers writes: You know, it would make me feel a lot better if it were a joke video. There is just something in his eyes though. When he gives the look at the camera... If it is a joke, he deserves an Oscar.

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Last night, Law and Order (the original) featured a similar service as a main part of the plot.  Did you catch it?

Man, we look ridiculous to these people.

Comments

• February 19, 2009, Debbie Kaufman writes: Sometimes we are ridiculous.
• February 19, 2009, art rogers writes: You got that one dead on, Deb.
• February 19, 2009, Michael writes: I missed this. Are the folks running the service not believers? If they are believers and their eschatology is right then who will click "send"? If they aren't believers then why are they offering this service...wait...never mind...we live in America, cha-ching!
• February 19, 2009, Bob Cleveland writes: I figure if several million people suddenly vanish from the face of the earth, it'll make the evening news. And some non-believing skeptic who knows a lot of bible facts will figure it out and brag he knows what happened. Hence, as re the email thing: FOLLOW THE MONEY. What Michael said: cha-CHING! Bob Clevelands last blog post..Why Would He Tell Us That?
• February 19, 2009, Josh writes: I did catch it. I love Law and Order. I too felt that we looked ridiculous but I thought of course that it was a really bad characterization of evangelicals and more of a slam against Christians than an accurate depiction.
• February 19, 2009, art rogers writes: True, but I thought in itself the poor characterization of evangelicals is, at least in part, due to the fact that they perceive us as ridiculous to begin with.
• February 20, 2009, DeeAnn Faulds writes: I wonder. In light of eternity, is it the ones who mocked or the ones being mocked who will look silly. I mean, it's obvious to even my non believing friends that the joke isn't a good one and it makes the writers look dumb.
• February 20, 2009, art rogers writes: I don't think they were mocking us. Just portraying us the way that they see us, and that is on us, not them. You see, it wasn't a joke. It was how they actually see us, for good reason. The reason we look ridiculous is because of us. That website is ridiculous. It would be ridiculous to defend it.

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A few months ago a service to send out emails to your “unsaved” friends in the case of “the rapture” made the news.

Last night, Law and Order (the original) featured a similar service as a main part of the plot.  Did you catch it?

Man, we look ridiculous to these people.

Comments

• February 19, 2009, Debbie Kaufman writes: Sometimes we are ridiculous.
• February 19, 2009, art rogers writes: You got that one dead on, Deb.
• February 19, 2009, Michael writes: I missed this. Are the folks running the service not believers? If they are believers and their eschatology is right then who will click "send"? If they aren't believers then why are they offering this service...wait...never mind...we live in America, cha-ching!
• February 19, 2009, Bob Cleveland writes: I figure if several million people suddenly vanish from the face of the earth, it'll make the evening news. And some non-believing skeptic who knows a lot of bible facts will figure it out and brag he knows what happened. Hence, as re the email thing: FOLLOW THE MONEY. What Michael said: cha-CHING! Bob Clevelands last blog post..Why Would He Tell Us That?
• February 19, 2009, Josh writes: I did catch it. I love Law and Order. I too felt that we looked ridiculous but I thought of course that it was a really bad characterization of evangelicals and more of a slam against Christians than an accurate depiction.
• February 19, 2009, art rogers writes: True, but I thought in itself the poor characterization of evangelicals is, at least in part, due to the fact that they perceive us as ridiculous to begin with.
• February 20, 2009, DeeAnn Faulds writes: I wonder. In light of eternity, is it the ones who mocked or the ones being mocked who will look silly. I mean, it's obvious to even my non believing friends that the joke isn't a good one and it makes the writers look dumb.
• February 20, 2009, art rogers writes: I don't think they were mocking us. Just portraying us the way that they see us, and that is on us, not them. You see, it wasn't a joke. It was how they actually see us, for good reason. The reason we look ridiculous is because of us. That website is ridiculous. It would be ridiculous to defend it.

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Comments

• February 10, 2009, Joseph M. Smith writes: Looks like a pastor candidate on call Sunday, plunging in with his favorite sugarstick sermon, only to discover that the congregation includes a retired seminary professor!
• February 10, 2009, art rogers writes: I had a very similar thought myself.

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Sometimes thrill seekers get more than they bargained for, you know?

Comments

• February 10, 2009, Joseph M. Smith writes: Looks like a pastor candidate on call Sunday, plunging in with his favorite sugarstick sermon, only to discover that the congregation includes a retired seminary professor!
• February 10, 2009, art rogers writes: I had a very similar thought myself.

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It would appear that the only thing that got their attention was when store management shut the store down.

A pregnant lady was also knocked down and injured.  One source is reporting that the paramedics were overheard telling her that she lost the baby.

I’ve often espoused the opinion that the hassle isn’t worth the deals.  I am quite confident that the deals aren’t worth being a part of a mob that values those deals over life.

You can read about it from these services:

NY Daily News|Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede

Chicago Tribune|Wal-Mart worker dies in Black Friday stampede

Balitmore Sun|Wal-Mart worker in N.Y. dies after being trampled during Black Friday event

Fox 5 NY|Mall Worker Killed In Black Friday Trampling

KTAR.com|Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down

Comments

• November 28, 2008, cb scott writes: I was born on a flat rock just outside the gates of hell. I now believe the rock has grown and all of humanity lives on it. May God have mercy on our wretched souls. cb cb scotts last blog post..A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
• November 28, 2008, Kevin Bussey writes: Sad and stupid! Kevin Busseys last blog post..LIVE LONGER: START GOING TO CHURCH

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Several news agencies are reporting that a stock clerk in New Jersey lost his life as shoppers knocked him down and trampeled him to death today.  Apparently, few of the shoppers cared enough to even stop and observe the goings on.

It would appear that the only thing that got their attention was when store management shut the store down.

A pregnant lady was also knocked down and injured.  One source is reporting that the paramedics were overheard telling her that she lost the baby.

I’ve often espoused the opinion that the hassle isn’t worth the deals.  I am quite confident that the deals aren’t worth being a part of a mob that values those deals over life.

You can read about it from these services:

NY Daily News|Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede

Chicago Tribune|Wal-Mart worker dies in Black Friday stampede

Balitmore Sun|Wal-Mart worker in N.Y. dies after being trampled during Black Friday event

Fox 5 NY|Mall Worker Killed In Black Friday Trampling

KTAR.com|Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down

Comments

• November 28, 2008, cb scott writes: I was born on a flat rock just outside the gates of hell. I now believe the rock has grown and all of humanity lives on it. May God have mercy on our wretched souls. cb cb scotts last blog post..A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
• November 28, 2008, Kevin Bussey writes: Sad and stupid! Kevin Busseys last blog post..LIVE LONGER: START GOING TO CHURCH

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Well, one website has a graphic depicting the potential Presidential election if the church were “raptured” this year:

However, if Jesus swings by and takes us out for a few years, the Electoral College is apt to look like this:

Thoughts?

HT:These People via Letters from Kamp Krusty.

Comments

• June 12, 2008, Joe Kennedy writes: He overestimates the number of true Christians in the United States. I think there will be plenty of hell-bound Republicans left to vote for McCain. =)
• June 13, 2008, Michael writes: I agree with Joe. Republican and Christian are not synonymous. Not only are there plenty of "hellbound Republicans" but there will be plenty of heavenbound Democrats. Last time I checked our political affiliation had nothing to do with our eternal salvation though way too many folks are confusing that issue these days. That said, I do believe that if the church were raptured out you would find a significant move away from God's truth and away from issues such as sanctity of life issues.
• June 13, 2008, art rogers writes: For the record, I agree with ya'll, that there will be plenty of Republicans in Hell and neither Brian Hanson nor myself endorsed this particular view, just referenced the website.
• June 13, 2008, Michael writes: Never thought you endorsed it. I figured you just did it to promote thought and discussion. Worked for me. God bless.
• June 14, 2008, Bob Cleveland writes: I suspect our buddies over at the LDS church are going to object..... Bob Clevelands last blog post..NEWS FLASH!!! Famous People Are.........

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Ok, so one of the blogs I read is from a Christian Radio Host, Brian Hanson, who comes up with some really “out there” websites from “Christian” folks.

Well, one website has a graphic depicting the potential Presidential election if the church were “raptured” this year:

However, if Jesus swings by and takes us out for a few years, the Electoral College is apt to look like this:

Thoughts?

HT:These People via Letters from Kamp Krusty.

Comments

• June 12, 2008, Joe Kennedy writes: He overestimates the number of true Christians in the United States. I think there will be plenty of hell-bound Republicans left to vote for McCain. =)
• June 13, 2008, Michael writes: I agree with Joe. Republican and Christian are not synonymous. Not only are there plenty of "hellbound Republicans" but there will be plenty of heavenbound Democrats. Last time I checked our political affiliation had nothing to do with our eternal salvation though way too many folks are confusing that issue these days. That said, I do believe that if the church were raptured out you would find a significant move away from God's truth and away from issues such as sanctity of life issues.
• June 13, 2008, art rogers writes: For the record, I agree with ya'll, that there will be plenty of Republicans in Hell and neither Brian Hanson nor myself endorsed this particular view, just referenced the website.
• June 13, 2008, Michael writes: Never thought you endorsed it. I figured you just did it to promote thought and discussion. Worked for me. God bless.
• June 14, 2008, Bob Cleveland writes: I suspect our buddies over at the LDS church are going to object..... Bob Clevelands last blog post..NEWS FLASH!!! Famous People Are.........

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Oh, by the way, this is verified true by snopes.com.

And you can visit the longstanding, low-tech website: The Infamous Exploding Whale.

Comments

• June 2, 2008, Bob Cleveland writes: Yeah, I've seen this one on Most Outrageous, and similar, TV shows, several times. The part that really tickles me is the thought of the guy that owned the Caddy, calling his insurance company to turn in a claim. I can hear the adjuster right now............... Bob Clevelands last blog post..I Got Yer Cooperation Right Here, Pal...
• June 2, 2008, Sheila Rogers writes: As gross as that is, it still does'nt compare to the picture of the chicken feet that you took in Vietnam. That just looked so disgusting. I could not imagine watching someone eat it.
• June 2, 2008, Quinn Hooks writes: The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. -- Ronald Reagan LOL :) Quinn Hookss last blog post..Would you be buried in a Pringles can?
• June 3, 2008, Quinn Hooks writes: It's a shame they couldn't call "Hancock". :)LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyzaZuJjzw&feature=related Quinn Hookss last blog post..Would you be buried in a Pringles can?

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…or… what not to do. We can all relate to the Oregon officials that thought they had a good idea that turned out to have unexpected consequences.

Oh, by the way, this is verified true by snopes.com.

And you can visit the longstanding, low-tech website: The Infamous Exploding Whale.

Comments

• June 2, 2008, Bob Cleveland writes: Yeah, I've seen this one on Most Outrageous, and similar, TV shows, several times. The part that really tickles me is the thought of the guy that owned the Caddy, calling his insurance company to turn in a claim. I can hear the adjuster right now............... Bob Clevelands last blog post..I Got Yer Cooperation Right Here, Pal...
• June 2, 2008, Sheila Rogers writes: As gross as that is, it still does'nt compare to the picture of the chicken feet that you took in Vietnam. That just looked so disgusting. I could not imagine watching someone eat it.
• June 2, 2008, Quinn Hooks writes: The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. -- Ronald Reagan LOL :) Quinn Hookss last blog post..Would you be buried in a Pringles can?
• June 3, 2008, Quinn Hooks writes: It's a shame they couldn't call "Hancock". :)LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyzaZuJjzw&feature=related Quinn Hookss last blog post..Would you be buried in a Pringles can?

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San Jose Mercury News – Sunnyvale homeowners told to cut redwoods that block solar panels

…or… Environmental Activism goes schizophrenic in California, are you surprised?

The Mercury News reports that active environmentalists are in a spat about which one is doing the best for the environment to the detriment of the other.

Make no mistake, there is something in it for everyone. The tree owners want their redwoods and their privacy, while the solar energy proponent wants the savings his arrays provide.

In case you’re wondering if it is worth it to click the article link, here is the silliest sentence in the article:

Kurt Newick, who sells solar systems for a San Jose company, says he loves trees as much as anyone, but he falls on the side of solar energy.

Couldn’t have anything to do with the fact that he makes a living off of solar energy, could it?

By the by… If the San Jose Mercury News wants you to input your info to see the article, try inputting this:

email: dont@bugme.com password: bugmenot1

You’re welcome.

Bug Foggers cause house explosion

Hey, you just can’t make that kind of thing up. It turns out that reading the label on the can would have pointed out that pilot lights would need to be out. That and not setting off SIX cans of the stuff simultaneously. Just how bad could the bugs have been? If they were that bad, wouldn’t you just be better off setting fire to the joint and then starting over? Hey…

Is Dobson’s political clout fading?

Time magazine asks the question as Focus on the Family gets close to endorsing a cadidate – once a necessity for a Republican in America. The article delves into the mix of Mormonism and Evangelicalism as Romney and Huckabee vie for evangelical favor.

Dobson seems to hold Romney out as a possibility and to hold off on Ordained Baptist Minister Mike Huckabee, who once would have been the “no brainer” candidate for Focus on the Family. The difficulty, it would appear, is that Dobson doesn’t want to back a loser:

Huckabee, Dobson cautioned after his Iowa victory, “may not become the Republican nominee.”

Well, Dr. D needs to figure out what Rush Limbaugh tauted years ago. It is not that he sways the masses, but speaks what is on the mind of the masses. If Dobson thinks he can endorse Mitt Romney and expect that Evangelicals in America will vote for him, he is in for the shock of his life. Instead, he will find himself drifting on a sinking dingy, looking back at the masses on the shoreline shaking their heads and wondering what happened to that guy of which they once thought so much.

Reminds me of the Southern Baptist Convention. But that’s a story 1 year, 2 years and 20 years old.

Kite to pull ship across Atlantic

This seems vaguely familiar. Didn’t we replace sailing ships with motorized ships for cargo use? Are we saying that might have been a mistake? :)

Not dead yet, Chilean man wakes up at his own wake

Is this good or bad? I might rather be in Heaven, if I were him. Nevertheless… I suppose this means they don’t embalm in Chile. Again, a positive if you are just cold and sleeping. And thirsty.

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This is different than the Link Load I offered you earlier in the week in that here, you get commentary on “news articles” and not just links to blog articles and interesting sites. Just so you know.

San Jose Mercury News – Sunnyvale homeowners told to cut redwoods that block solar panels

…or… Environmental Activism goes schizophrenic in California, are you surprised?

The Mercury News reports that active environmentalists are in a spat about which one is doing the best for the environment to the detriment of the other.

Make no mistake, there is something in it for everyone. The tree owners want their redwoods and their privacy, while the solar energy proponent wants the savings his arrays provide.

In case you’re wondering if it is worth it to click the article link, here is the silliest sentence in the article:

Kurt Newick, who sells solar systems for a San Jose company, says he loves trees as much as anyone, but he falls on the side of solar energy.

Couldn’t have anything to do with the fact that he makes a living off of solar energy, could it?

By the by… If the San Jose Mercury News wants you to input your info to see the article, try inputting this:

email: dont@bugme.com password: bugmenot1

You’re welcome.

Bug Foggers cause house explosion

Hey, you just can’t make that kind of thing up. It turns out that reading the label on the can would have pointed out that pilot lights would need to be out. That and not setting off SIX cans of the stuff simultaneously. Just how bad could the bugs have been? If they were that bad, wouldn’t you just be better off setting fire to the joint and then starting over? Hey…

Is Dobson’s political clout fading?

Time magazine asks the question as Focus on the Family gets close to endorsing a cadidate – once a necessity for a Republican in America. The article delves into the mix of Mormonism and Evangelicalism as Romney and Huckabee vie for evangelical favor.

Dobson seems to hold Romney out as a possibility and to hold off on Ordained Baptist Minister Mike Huckabee, who once would have been the “no brainer” candidate for Focus on the Family. The difficulty, it would appear, is that Dobson doesn’t want to back a loser:

Huckabee, Dobson cautioned after his Iowa victory, “may not become the Republican nominee.”

Well, Dr. D needs to figure out what Rush Limbaugh tauted years ago. It is not that he sways the masses, but speaks what is on the mind of the masses. If Dobson thinks he can endorse Mitt Romney and expect that Evangelicals in America will vote for him, he is in for the shock of his life. Instead, he will find himself drifting on a sinking dingy, looking back at the masses on the shoreline shaking their heads and wondering what happened to that guy of which they once thought so much.

Reminds me of the Southern Baptist Convention. But that’s a story 1 year, 2 years and 20 years old.

Kite to pull ship across Atlantic

This seems vaguely familiar. Didn’t we replace sailing ships with motorized ships for cargo use? Are we saying that might have been a mistake? :)

Not dead yet, Chilean man wakes up at his own wake

Is this good or bad? I might rather be in Heaven, if I were him. Nevertheless… I suppose this means they don’t embalm in Chile. Again, a positive if you are just cold and sleeping. And thirsty.

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