| US Naval Observatory
Now to switch all the clocks this weekend
The dogs are gonna want to get up at normal time tho
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| Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on.
If not, join the majority and do nothing.
'nuff said
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Which sci-fi crew would you best fit in with? (pics)
created with QuizFarm.com | | You scored as Deep Space Nine (Star Trek) You have entered the dark side of the Star Trek universe. The paradise of Earth is far from you and you must survive despite having enemies on all fronts. But you wouldn't have it any other way because you thrive in conflict and will know what needs to be done to take care of those around you. Now if only the Founders would quit trying to take over the galaxy.
Nebuchadnezzar (The Matrix) | | 100% | Serenity (Firefly) | | 100% | Deep Space Nine (Star Trek) | | 100% | Millennium Falcon (Star Wars) | | 100% | Babylon 5 (Babylon 5) | | 88% | Galactica (Battlestar: Galactica) | | 81% | Moya (Farscape) | | 75% | FBI's X-Files Division (The X-Files) | | 69% | Bebop (Cowboy Bebop) | | 69% | SG-1 (Stargate) | | 63% | Andromeda Ascendant (Andromeda) | | 56% | Enterprise D (Star Trek) | | 44% | Heart of Gold (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) | | 38% |
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| Or Armed services Day
Thanks to all the vets, current active, reserve/guard and their families |
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| I just sent the below to Tiger Direct
I bought a pc from them and have had issues from day 1
I just spoke to your customer support
I informed her I had called about an issue I had with my pc I bought on invoice I#######
I was told by the rep at that time I had to call Gateway directly
After working with them and doing the things they said it is past the thirty day limit
Because I didn't know and was not informed of by your rep I now have no support from you
Since your rep did this I am writing to let you know I will be letting everyone I know to no longer support your company
The deceitful way that your rep passed on support with out explaining the ramifications will be brought to light by to every one I can reach
I can't tell you to not shop their but keep this in mind
They DON'T SUPPORT what they sell |
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