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5/16/08

nobody@vox.com(dewitte) — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:21:55 -0700

5/16/08

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This about sums up my week.

nobody@vox.com(RPM) — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:46:47 -0700

I would be the gentleman at the three minute mark of the video.

Japanese Treadmill Madness

If you need me this weekend, just...well actually...just don't need me.

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Wind-Up Drawing Robot

nobody@vox.com(dewitte) — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:01:54 -0700

Looks like a fun weekend project!

clipped from zrecs.blogspot.com

The third robot in our series of homemade robots (1,2) uses the wind-up motor we harvested from a lame Bee Movie toy. (Ah, I get it now... "Bee Movie." Heh.) It draws with marker legs as it vibrates around on a piece of paper. We developed this based on an idea I saw here, which was actually what got me interested in creating toy robots in the first place.

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happy birthday hubby!

nobody@vox.com(♥Lady M♥) — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:06 -0700

happy birthday hubby!!! do you remember this picture from last year? LOL!

Tony Birthday

LMBO!

no crows this year, i'm sure he was happy about that...

tonight we are starting the celebration at my bro's apartment. this is actually the first time he has us over and he's been there a year already...times flies. he's such a typical bachelor. ;o) i'm excited to get together with his friends and co-workers to watch the lakers game plus play some good ol' rock band. i don't know if i will work up the courage to sign but maybe after a couple vodka tonics with extra limes i will be good to go!

i got hubby a couple outfits and i had a fruit/nut basket mailed to his office this morning. i couldn't pass up embarrassing him since i know how much he hates to let peeps know it's his birthday...lol!

tomorrow we are having friends and family over for a bbq. hope we will all survive the hot weather...ugh!

happy birthday hon, love ya!

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The Heart

nobody@vox.com(DebSmith) — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:11:59 -0700

The Heart

Tomorrow morning,' the surgeon began,
'I'll open up your heart...''You'll find Jesus there,' the boy interrupted. The surgeon looked up, annoyed 'I'll cut your heart open,' he continued, to see how much damage has been done..'but when you open up my heart, you'll find Jesus in there,' said the boy.

The surgeon looked to the parents, who sat quietly. 'When I see how much damage has been done, I'll sew your heart and chest back up, and I'll plan what to do next. ''But you'll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The hymns all say He lives there. You'll find Him in my heart.'

The surgeon had had enough. 'I'll tell you what I'll find in your heart. I'll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened vessels. And I'll find out if I can make you well. ''You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there.'

The surgeon left.

The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes from the surgery, '...damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein, widespread muscle degeneration.
No hope for transplant, no hope for cure. Therapy:
painkillers and bed rest. Prognosis: here he paused, 'death within one year.'He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. 'Why?' he asked aloud.
'Why did You do this? You've put him here; You've put him in this pain; and You've cursed him to an early death. Why?'

The Lord answered and said, 'The boy, my lamb, was not meant for your flock for long, for he is a part of My flock, and will forever be. Here, in My flock, he will feel no pain, and will be comforted as you cannot imagine.His parents will one day join him here, and they will know peace, and My flock will continue to grow.'

The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. 'You created that boy, and You created that heart. He'll
be dead in months. Why?'

The Lord answered, 'The boy, My lamb, shall return to My flock, for He has done his duty: I did not put My lamb
with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another lost lamb.'
The surgeon wept...

The surgeon sat
beside the boy's bed; the boy's
parents sat across from him. The boy awoke and whispered, 'Did you cut
open
my heart?'

'Yes,' said the surgeon.
'What did you find?' asked the boy.

'I found Jesus there,' said the
surgeon.

Author Unknown - Celebrate Jesus in 2008

Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of me,
I will be ashamed of you before
my Father.'

I Am Not Ashamed.

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Friday flower

nobody@vox.com(Red Pen) — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:51:01 -0700

grape hyacinth

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ROCO Friday - Muzikality

nobody@vox.com(MiamiShyner) — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:46:29 -0700

Mm, chh, mmmm, chh, mmm, chh. Catch the beat. Mmm, chh, mmm, chh, mmm, chh.

ROCO!

First off, to my PA peeps. If you knew the band Sideshow Bob, and have any of their CDs (Untucked, Have We Met, Dig The New Steps) and would be willing to share, PLEASE let me know. Untucked is the one I want the most though. If I can't find it like this, I'm going to have to send a random email to their former lead singer to ask him for it. Strange but true, especially since I don't know him.

Let us take a moment and reflect on the impact of music in our lives. Preach that!

This morning driving in, I was treated to the first song I knew of Ozzy, Shot in the Dark. I immediately fell in love with this song after hearing it only one time. Vox dosen't want to upload songs right now for me, so I can't share any Ozzy. Boo. But it's Friday and payday, so ROCO!

Some days, I wanna ROCO, and entertain you, but my mind just isn't in it. Today is one of those days. So, on this ROCO payday, I leave you with wishes for an excellent weekend. One that gives you the warm and fuzzies and makes for great stories on Mount Up Monday!

Peace, love and hair grease.

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DZg - Cat Cluster el

nobody@vox.com(DZgunrock) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:06:58 -0700

DZg - Cat Cluster el

DZgunrock

DZgunrock - Cat Cluster
16th MAY 2008, No.242

cat meowing QUARTET + elebits

MEMO
・笑い声のMIX
・のっけから最後まで笑いが止まらない小説があれば読んでみたい
・どこを開いても笑える写真集とか
・車内で様々な国の言葉が飛び交うラッシュアワーの山手線
・明日は雑誌を切り貼りして遊ぶことに決めた→やっぱやめた

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Happy Birthday to ME!

nobody@vox.com(Jessmiloo) — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:04:41 -0700

Today is my birthday. It was pretty uneventful. I woke up at 2 am this morning to kiss my husband good bye as he left to catch an airplane to NY. He's got a boat show till Monday. It's just me and the kid this weekend to have some fun.

I got ready to go to work for a 6 hour long meeting. I got McDonalds Egg McMuffins for everyone and that brightened their day. Mine too. I was ready for something tasty.

The meeting was long and uneventful. We covered what needed to be covered so that was good.

I got back to my neglected desk and there were some flowers from the inlaws. We were supposed to go out to dinner but they have church group tonight. It's alright. Nate and I had some pizza and dessert pie. It was awesome. We cuddled for a while and now he's in bed.

I got some good news today. I have qualified as a lia sophia associate! No more worries about not cutting it as an advisor. I'm good to go. They gave me $200 in free jewelry for making it! Now that's really cool!

Update on my dad: He had an MRI which came back fine but his irregular heartbeat is getting worse. The doctors are worried and he'll probably have to do surgery soon. I'll know more next week after the come out for a visit.

Well, here's to 26 years and hopefully 26+ more!

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California legalizes same-sex marriage

nobody@vox.com(dewitte) — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:12:26 -0700

Hoorah! http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9272332

Unfortunately, for the rest of us in the bible belt, there isn't much hope...

boys beware

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