JC's Ramblings

Thought for the day

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who as the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. [Theodore Roosevelt]

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Wing Suits

This is absolutely wild!

Phoenix-Fly: The Need 4 Speed from Phoenix Fly on Vimeo.

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The Liberals Want Your 401K and IRA Money

If you have been reading various sources over the years, this is not a new idea but it is rapidly gaining favor with the Progressive Socialist Party (formerly known as the Democrat party!). The gist of the matter is the trillions of money in 401K and IRA retirement accounts that currently is protected from looting by the government. Couple this with the fact that government and union pension funds are severely underfunded and these private accounts are now squarely in the crosshairs. So the Progressive Socialists are now exploring how these accounts can be seized in order to "spread the wealth". Here are some links for you to review and consider.

CNN Money Article

Mark Levin's Interview with Professor Teresa Ghilarducci

Daily Events Article About the US Senate Hearing on Thursday To Discuss This

Getting on an Elephant - Fail!

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Bear Shadow

A unique annual phenomenon is about to take place again on a North Carolina mountainside where the autumn light creates a shadow shaped like a bear.
The shadow of the bear shows up from mid-October through early November as the sun sets behind Whiteside Mountain in southern Jackson County. It's best seen on clear days around 5:30 p.m., with the show lasting for about a half-hour. Tourists and photographers hoping to see it often gather at the Rhodes Big View overlook along Highway 64, a little more than 4 miles from the town of Cashiers. Full Story

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Reid: Greatest Living Americans Are Robert Byrd And Ted Kennedy

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Monday, October 11, 2010

New Theory of Stupidity

Brain scientists have stunned the world with their discovery of the "stupon" -- a subatomic particle given off by the human brain.

When a stupon hits a brain cell, researchers say, that brain cell gives off two stupons. Then, the affected area of the brain suspends activity for a brief period of time while the stupons regenerate, which takes an enormous amount of energy. This is observable outside the laboratory during a so-called "stupon storm", when several stupid people get together. The classic sign seen during a stupon storm is the blank expression on the victim's faces after one of the group does something especially stupid. This is, in fact, the origin of the saying that someone appeared to be "struck dumb" by normal onlookers.

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A Texan's Guide to Life

Never squat with yer spurs on.
There's two theories to arguin' with a woman; neither one works.
Don't worry about bitin' off more than you can chew, your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you think.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Never smack a man who's chewin' tobacco.
It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.
Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back in.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
Finally, never kick a fresh cow chip on a hot day.

via Left Wing Wacko

This could be considered cruelty

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This Weekend

Went to Ellijay, GA to buy apples. It is time to make home made apple butter again. At batch can last 2 - 3 years and I think this one will be a big batch.