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Posted on 09/12/2004 10:48:23 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Soldier with a bird in his palm.
I had a sort of game with a computer utility program. It could substitute a word or phrase for a number.
I programmed it to go through lists of numbers and substitute, more or less randomly, the words for the numbers.
I chose subjects like Bigfoot, Al Gore, Elvis, Martha Stewart, and so forth, then I had where they were -- in the Balkans, in a cave, from a hotel room, from the back of a pick-up.
The next part was the verb, they would announce a pregnancy, a betrothal, an impending legal challenge, or a denial.
This went on until I had a complete headline sentence, randomly generated.
Some of the combinations really were hilarious and unexpected, even for me.
It is a contrast of emotions. Sort of an emotional potpouri. I have two nephews in the Marines. My brother is very proud of his sons. I am proud of them too. If you want to get in a fight with my brother just say anything that hints that you don't support our men and women in uniform.
I thought I was going to have to restrain him at my niece's (sister's daughter) wedding reception. A college punk friend of the groom said the wrong thing.
Luckily I was there and wisked the young idiot to the safety of his auto and suggested he might want to drive his candy butt on home at this point. He left!
Thanks
Thank you for thanking us.
LOL!
Thank You Just Amy!!!!!
Wow, I don't know which I like better the poem or the pictures. (* notices C.G.'s poetic, "America, love it or leave it" *)
The soldier with the bird is very touching (that photo would make a good drawing, Billie). This Sun, 9-11, there was a very similar flag at the Broncos/Chiefs game, I enjoyed the patriotism displayed at the game.
I think Americans need to learn the words to our national anthem. I have viewed many sporting events (esp. at the summer Olympics) where the players tried to sing the words but obviously did not know them at all or know them completely. I'll see if I can find and post them (if I have time.)
HEY OESY!?! I HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE THREAD YET, WHAT'S THE SPECIAL DAY TODAY?
AWESOME FIND, AMY!
Thank you for the photos and for sharing your thoughts, T.S.
Jose can you see,
By the desert moonlight.
As so stealthy we cross,
On to US soil we bring.
Cheap labor but no cars,
Dodge the perilous light.
Oh the border guards watch,
Jobs with Tyson we'll sing.
And the liberals don't care,
As if we're just thin air.
We threaten the right,
California we'll share.
Jose does that lawn work and roo-oo-fing jobs rave.
In the land of the free,
And the home of good pay!
Play Ball
Hows that?
Heard those back growin gup.
Mom heard them Lord knows where and when..
Ditto Amy's hugs {{{{hugs}}}}. Thank you for your service.
Happy "Jen" Day, Peanut!
Today's special celebrations are in Post #85. One is Write Your Own Headlines Day!
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NEWS HEADLINES FOR 2035 -- You are invited to add your favorites!
OZONE CREATED BY ELECTRIC CARS NOW KILLING MILLIONS IN THE
SEVENTH LARGEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, CALIFORNIA.
WHITE MINORITIES STILL TRYING TO HAVE ENGLISH RECOGNIZED AS
CALIFORNIA’S THIRD LANGUAGE.
BABY CONCEIVED NATURALLY.... SCIENTISTS STUMPED.
AUTHENTIC YEAR 2000 "CHAD" SELLS AT SOTHEBY'S FOR $4.6 MILLION.
LAST REMAINING FUNDAMENTALIST MUSLIM DIES IN THE AMERICAN
TERRITORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST (FORMERLY KNOWN AS IRAN,
AFGHANISTAN, SYRIA, AND LEBANON.)
CASTRO FINALLY DIES AT AGE 112; CUBAN CIGARS CAN NOW BE
IMPORTED LEGALLY, BUT PRES CHELSEA CLINTON HAS BANNED ALL SMOKING.
GEORGE Z. BUSH SAYS HE WILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2036.
EYE DOCTOR’S HAVE BECOME SO SPECIALIZED THAT A PERSON NEEDS
TWO DOCTOR’S…ONE FOR EACH EYE.
POSTAL SERVICE RAISES PRICE OF FIRST CLASS STAMP TO $17.89 AND REDUCES MAIL DELIVERY TO WEDNESDAY ONLY.
35 YEAR STUDY: DIET AND EXERCISE IS THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS.
MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTES LAST REMAINING CONSERVATIVE.
SUPREME COURT RULES PUNISHMENT OF CRIMINALS VIOLATES THEIR
CIVIL RIGHTS.
AVERAGE HEIGHT OF NBA PLAYERS NOW NINE FEET, SEVEN INCHES.
NEW FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL NAIL CLIPPERS, SCREWDRIVERS, FLY SWATTERS, AND ROLLED UP NEWSPAPERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY JANUARY 2036.
CONGRESS AUTHORIZES DIRECT DEPOSIT OF ILLEGAL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTS.
CAPITAL HILL INTERN INDICTED FOR REFUSING TO HAVE SEX
WITH CONGRESSMAN.
IRS SETS LOWEST TAX RATE AT 75%
AVERAGE PRICE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS $2,500,000, AND A THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT NOW RENTS FOR $8,000 A MONTH.
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS NOW OFFICIALLY A FELONY AS IT OFFENDS TOO MANY PEOPLE.
RANGERS HOPING FOR FIRST STANLEY CUP IN 41 YEARS.
TED TURNER III ADMITS - GRAMPS WAS BONKERS.
US MAY PHASE OUT THE WORTHLESS QUARTER NEXT YEAR.
MICHAEL JORDAN TO ATTEMPT 10TH NBA COMEBACK.
TED KENNEDY TO RUN FOR ANOTHER TERM.
HILLARY AND ROSIE CALL IT QUITS.
FRANCE SURRENDERS TO TOURIST POSING AS GERMAN GENERAL.
METS WANT OUT OF SHEA, NOME ALASKA SELECTED AS BASEBALL'S 100TH TEAM
INTERNET INVENTOR AL GORE REMEMBERED
Ditto Amy's thank you. Thank you for your service, OESY.
HAPPY FR ANNIVERSARY, FREEPER FRIEND JEN!!!!!
Glad to have "met" you!
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