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    Truckstop showers

    This was posted on another forum, BUT it is really worth reading........ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to let everyone know of my current problem after using a truck stop shower. I always use flip-flops in the shower and...
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    The Ant and The Grasshopper

    Two Different Versions! Two Different Morals *OLD VERSION:* The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant...
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    Robot Bartender

    A guy goes into a bar and there is a robot bartender. The robot says, “What will you have?” The guy says “Martini.” The robot brings back the best martini ever and says to the man, “What’s your IQ?” The guy says, “168.” The robot then proceeds to talk about physics, space exploration and medical...
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    Kevorkian defends MJ's doctor

    Metro Detroit's own Jack Kevorkian has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the death of Michael Jackson, and he's defending MJ's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who has been the main target of the investigation of the singer's death. In an interview with Neil Cavuto of Fox News, Kevorkian...
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    Jobless rate soars to 9.7% 216,000 jobs lost in August

    WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate rose to 9.7% in August, the highest since June 1983, as employers eliminated a net total of 216,000 jobs. Analysts expect businesses will be reluctant to hire until they are convinced the economy is on a firm path to recovery. Many private economists, and...
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    New jobless claims dip less than expected to 570,000

    New jobless claims dip less than expected to 570,000 ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job market’s recovery will be long and bumpy. The Labor Department says the number of...
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    Bosselmans acquires 15 Flying J shops

    Fifteen Flying J Travel Plazas, including three in Northwest Indiana, are being acquired by Bosselman Boss Shops, the company announced Monday. The management changes will begin Tuesday with the full transition expected to be complete by year's end. The three local plazas involved in the...
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    "The Proposal"

    When a company falls on difficult times, one of the things that seems to happen is they reduce their staff and workers. The remaining workers must find ways to continue to do a good job or risk that their job would be eliminated as well. Wall street, and the media normally congratulate...
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    Cell Phone

    Anyone use Alltel? Verizon bought out Alltel how it working out?
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    Target store’s policy

    Wasn’t it last Christmas that Target refused to let the Salvation Army ring their bells in front of their stores? Dick Forrey of the Vietnam Veterans Association wrote. 'Recently we asked the local TARGET store to be a proud sponsor of the Vietnam Veterans...
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    Guns you own to be itemized on your 2009 tax return

    Senate Bill SB-2099 will require us to put on our 2009 1040 federal tax form all guns that you have or own. It may require fingerprints and a tax of $50 per gun. | This bill was introduced on Feb.. 24. This bill will become public knowledge 30 days after it is voted into law...
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    The Roswell Incident

    The year is 1947. Some of you will recall that on July 8, 1947, a little over 62 years ago, witnesses claim that an unidentified flying object (UFO) with five aliens aboard crashed onto a sheep and mule ranch just outside Roswell, New Mexico. This is a well known incident that many say has...
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    the menu

    A cannibal was walking through the jungle and came upon a restaurant operated by a fellow cannibal. Feeling somewhat hungry, he sat down and looked over the menu.... Tourist: $5.00 Broiled Missionary: $10.00 Fried Explorer: $15.00 Baked Democrat or Grilled Republican: $100.00...
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    Mileage on cutaway

    Which cutaway would get the best mileage? 2009 4.8L GAS 4.10 rear axle GMC 2009 6.0L GAS 4.10 rear axle GMC 2008 Duramax 6.6L Diesel 3.73 GMC Longevity, is the diesel the best?
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    Big Rig Loses Brakes, Slams Into Cars, Kills 1

    GRAPEVINE, Calif. -- A woman was killed when a big rig lost its brakes coming down the Grapevine and smashed into dozens of cars.The accident happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday on northbound Interstate 5 south of Grapevine Road near the truck escape ramp, the California Highway Patrol...
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    Tick warning!!!

    I hate it when people forward bogus warnings, and I have even done it myself a couple times unintentionally... but this one is real, and it's important. So please send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list. If someone comes to your front door saying they are checking for ticks due to...
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    Your age by chocolate math

    Don't tell me your age; you'd probably lie anyway-but the Hershey Man will know! YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH This is pretty neat. DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST! It takes less than a minute . Work this out as you read . Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it...
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    The queen of the united states

    Newt Gingrich, a Republican, served in the House from Georgia from 1978 and as House Minority Whip in 1989. He was Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. During that time he never made use of military air craft...
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    Social Security

    You need to read this and then determine in your own mind, what is a party who would do these things is thinking about your health care? You also should ask a couple questions. If this health plan is so good, why has congress exempted themselves from the plan? And what is in it financially...
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    Obamas begin weeklong Martha's Vineyard vacation

    Let's see Barack took a vacation in France (who didn't want him there), took a vacation in Africa (who didn't want him there), took a vacation in the western state national parks and now a REAL vacation. Give me a break, I can't afford you, Barack!!!!!!!!!!!! Obamas begin weeklong Martha's...
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