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Peak Oil
Here is an excerpt from a letter I received . . .
" . . . I argue that we are already at peak oil. Our govt knows this. That is why
our troops are in the mideast, to seize remaining oil supplies,to bring them
under our military control. That argument implies that those troops are
not coming home.
The push for ethanol is also a peak oil issue. Why else would we move
part of our food supply into fuel. Cleaner air? Climate warming? All
ruses and public hype.
Another choice coming soon... electric supply vs more carbon dioxide.
How long will public interest in warming last if that means extended
brown outs and blackouts when coal is available to provide that electricity?
What politician will remain in office waving the pro-blackout flag? . . ."
Learn that "GLOBAL WARMING" is the least of man's problems and
you will see they keep that front and center so you will not see the
other things coming at us.
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What happened to the Amphicar?
Why do the British drive on the left?
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How does the car steer on water?
In the water, the front wheels act as rudders. The Amphicar
moves in the water by twin nylon propellers. A special
two-part land-and-water transmission built by Hermes (makers
of the Porsche transmission) permit the wheels and
propellers to be operated either independently or
simultaneously.
How do the doors on an Amphicar seal to keep water out?
The Amphicar had two rubber strips that work like the seal
on a refrigerator.
What kinds of water can the Amphicar cross?
Well, the original 1965 British press release (available on
David Chapman's site, mentioned above) showed the car
crossing the English Channel. According to Chapman, the
Amphicar "is capable of some serious sea crossings, i.e.
Africa to Spain, San Diego to Catalina Island and England to
France (3 times, once in a force 6 gale)."
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There are a lot of ways to become a failure,
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thePEBBLE CONTENTS:
1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2. Here's To Think On! ... with Ken Darby
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Skill With The Language
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
What If...Reflecting On Chemicals Going Into Your Body
PART 1 of 5
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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby
A Little Wisdom Today Will Save BIG PAIN LATER!
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
8. CONTACT INFO
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STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
The first known American novelist to hand in a manuscript
that was typed was Mark Twain. His typewriter was a
Remington No.1, which was invented by Christopher Sholes and
Carlos Glidden
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Skill With The Language
If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't
it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted,
cowboys deranged, models deposed (and eventually
disfigured) and dry cleaners depressed?
Laundry workers could decrease, eventually becoming
depressed and depleted! Even more, bedmakers will be
debunked, baseball players will be debased, landscapers
will be deflowered, bulldozer operators will be degraded,
organ donors will be delivered, the BVD company will be
debriefed, and even musical composers will eventually
decompose. As a student, I spent all my time wishing to be
detested and degraded.
On a more positive note though, perhaps we can hope
politicians will be devoted.
I love the way some folks use the English language. And
if I were fluent in other languages I am sure I would find
something to love there too.
When I look back at the writings of those who founded the
United States I am in awe. Benjamin Franklin, for one, had
a genius with words, although he likely never thought so.
Go back further and study, for example, the King James
Version of the Bible, not for the message it offers, but for
the writing, the way it says things.
I always keep a dictionary around that has root words in it.
I like to know where words come from, what time period
were they formed, and what did they mean then. That way
I can get a good grasp on the real meaning. For example,
there was a time in medicine where they thought that
bleeding was a way of getting the "bad" out of a person.
You can imagine the words used in that period, and some
of them we still use today.
I have found that when one knows the root of a word it can
sometimes change the meaning dramatically. Also, words
are often used by those who know not what they mean, but
heard them from others. One of my favorites is the way we
use the word "occult". If you listen to those who are religious
speak about the word occult and what it means you will
come away thinking it represents the single most worst
thing possible. In reality it merely means "mystical, magic,
esoteric", nothing to be frightened of at all.
So, if you get a chance, keep a dictionary handy. Learn to
use it so you can make your words count. You will find
your progress in any endeavor to be much aided by your
knowledge of the language. Learn to have ...
Skill With The Language
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If you would reap the fruits your Maker has waiting for you
then you must do as you say. Failure to commit to living in
a way that will listen to that small voice within, will cause you
failure everywhere.
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - by Karin Henderson
What If...Reflecting On Chemicals Going Into Your Body
PART 1 of 5
Preamble: Many times my articles are meant to make you think: to
make you aware of something you may have thought about
fleetingly...and then somehow this thought is just let go. In
this article I want to make you think, consciously. It is not my
intention to offend your way of doing things, but simply to show
some results that you may not have thought of yourself. And I
want to offer you a slightly different perspective. Sounds a bit
weird, doesn't it? I want to share some questions I get from
people who contact me. I have to think if one person has this
problem, then there might be more. So (my usual disclaimer:)
this is to enhance your education: not give any medical advice
or to diagnose.
As you know, I get a lot of questions and I am always willing to
help people understand their conditions. (I get thinly veiled
requests for school assignments, but have learned to send
helpful links instead!)
I find people on the Internet to be very informed. They have
usually done a to of research. They are very skeptical and don't
believe everything people tell them. However, when I am given an
overview of their medical history, I am often amazed about their
drug intake! None of it is done with any research. Yet they have
agreed to put these chemicals into their bodies.
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
mailto:kflh@shaw.ca
Health Information Newsletter.
http://www.prescotts-inc.com
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PERCEPTIONS . . . by Ken Darby
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Some around me think I am an opinionated old goat.
Whether that be true or not I will sometimes, in this column,
talk about things people don't like to talk about - or don't want
out in the open. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Do your own thinking, and don't accept the things I say as
gospel. They are only mental meanderings from a simple soul.
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A Little Wisdom Today Will Save BIG PAIN LATER!
How can you prepare for global warming when you don’t know
how it will affect you?
How can you avoid getting some superbug when you don’t know
when it is coming or what it will do?
What can you do if you lose your job, have no money or can’t
buy food?
The answers to these questions are what you should be
looking at today. Right now when things are going pretty
good for you is when you should be getting ready for times
when things may not be so good. It is called wisdom. It is
the preparation for a period when you may be unable to buy
food, have money or superbugs are having their way with the
public.
It is a simple matter of getting ready, quietly, for a time
that will be coming upon us. We don’t know the exact date
and minute of these conditions. We just know it could easy
begin within a couple years and last for 15 or 20 years.
That is why it is a good idea to slowly, quietly prepare.
That way you will not be the one panicking. You will not be
the one who fears for your life. You will not be the one
that suffers. A small amount of preparation today will save
a huge amount of suffering later.
http://www.thinksurvival.org can help.
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
On the Carpet: How did "on the carpet" come to mean a
reprimand?
Originally, only the boss's office had a "carpet"; the other
offices didn't. So, to be called "on the carpet" was to be
called into the boss's office - and this usually meant a
reprimand.
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DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available. Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
(enter the name Saga of Pinehill in the search box)
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be able to put
this one down until you've finished it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart." --
William Wadsworth
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HA! HA! HA!
This elderly lady went to the doctor for a checkup.
Everything checked out fine. The old lady pulled the doctor
to the side and said, "Doctor, I haven't had sex for years
now, and I was wondering how I can increase my husband's sex
drive."
The doctor smiled and said, "Have you tried to give him
Viagra?"
The lady frowned. "Doctor, I can't even get him to take
aspirin when he has a headache," she claimed.
"Well," the doctor continued, "let me suggest something.
Crush the Viagra into a powder. When you are giving him
coffee, stir it into the coffee and serve it. He won't
notice a thing."
The old lady was delighted. She left the doctor's office
quickly.
Weeks later the old lady returned. She was frowning and the
doctor asked her what was wrong. She shook her head.
"How did it go?" the doctor asked.
"Terribly, doctor, terribly."
"Did it not work?"
"Yes," the old lady said, "It worked. I did as you said and
he got up and ripped his clothes off right then and there
and we made mad love on the table. It was the best sex that
I'd had in 25 years."
"Then what is the problem, ma'am?"
"Well," she said. "I can't ever show my face in McDonald's
again."
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"Millions long for immortality who do not know what to
do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon." -–
Susan Ertz
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