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"Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger." read more..

"You were born an original. Don't die a copy." read more..

"There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 AM. It could be a right number." read more..

"Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones who mind, don't matter." read more..

"The universe is made of stories, not of atoms." - Muriel Rukeyser" read more..

"When's the best time to plant a tree? 15 years ago. When's the second-best time? Today." read more..

"And it came to pass that in the hands of the ignorant, the words of the Bible were used to beat plowshares into swords." - Alan Wilson Watts" read more..

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." - Helen Keller read more..

"The reason a dog makes so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue." read more..

"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man." read more..

"Worry is interest paid on trouble before it is due." read more..

To err is human, just do it in front of as few people as possible! Anyone that flirts with you on-duty won't even recognize you off-duty. The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incom... read more..

A beautiful message about growing older: . . . . I forgot what it was.... read more..

Issue #3351 Today's Cybersalt Digest is brought to you by: Cybersalt News There isn't very much new on the Cybersalt Site today because I was working today on some background stuff ins read more..

Proper attire is required in the cafeteria at the University of Maine. To enforce that rule, the management posted this notice: "Shoes are required to eat in this cafeteria."   Next to it, a studen... read more..

Morris had been playing golf for years. He always used the very finest equipment, but his technique never improved a bit.His friend Sam watched as he teed up at the first hole and promptly drove a bra... read more..

As a pastor I know a bit about sheep. For instance, though sheep face common problems they each face unique challenges due to their differences. Also, if they work together in harmony they can accomp... read more..

OK, so here I am in brand new territory. The previous 17 posts have completely told the story of the freedom God has brought into the life of this simple child of His. Back at the beginning m read more..

Religion Column - Rev. James L. Snyder - God's greatest creative work I am one of those who believe God created everything. I take the book of Genesis by faith, and rest on the character of God. I s... read more..

God has a plan to wipe away the tears of the brokenhearted. {audio}podcast/sm20100509.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

When it comes to gadgets just call me Mr. How-in-the-World-Does-This-Work. I fully understand that our world runs on gadgets. According to some, we owe a great deal to the gadgets of this world whatev... read more..

A professor at the Michigan State University was known for giving boring, cliche-ridden lectures.At the beginning of one semester, an innovative class breathed new life into the course by assigning ba... read more..

Here's a fun optical illusion.  The squares marked "A" and "B" are the same color.  Don't believe it? Just click on the image to see the proof. ... read more..

Deforestation is becoming a more obvious problem. ... read more..

2010 is the 100th anniversay of the Canadian Navy and since I live in the city that is home to Canada's Pacific Fleet I'm excited about some of the festivities that are planned. On Tuesday the Navy m... read more..

Eye-examination charts vary according to the manufacturer, but one thing they have in common is that they don't spell anything.One day a patient came into my office for an ophthalmological exam.  I as... read more..

Here's the secret to why so many computer geeks have twins. ... read more..

Working at the post office, I'm used to dealing with a moody public.  So, when one irate customer stormed my desk, I responded in my calmest voice, "What's the trouble?""I went out this morning," she ... read more..

I think most of the noise in this video is swearing in cat language. However, this cat clearly speaks a bit of English as it protests "I'm wet". ... read more..

Like that's pretty deep man!   ... read more..