[Snow Bunny]

I agree, I believe we should make each day count. Smile at someone , let others know we care, so many things. Thank you whoever.

[Issaquahking]

Wasn't quite sure where to go with this poem, Snow Bunny - Maybe I'm "old school" (at 45) but I thought there might be an active duty member from Alaska would appreciate (or remember) this. Circa is '71' or '72' -

ODE TO THE NEW ALASKA

A government job,
For all till we're dead -
With City, the Bourough,
The State, or the Fed.

Away with canneries -
Sell fish rights to Japs,
No drifters, setnetters.
No seiners or traps.

Goodbye to homesteaders -
They spoil conservation.
Just government parks
And planned recreation.

No gold pans or tailings,
Mosquitos, sweat, toil.
White shirts and brief cases -
We'll all live on oil.

To experts and planners
For every solution
Advice on neuroses,
Traffic, pollution.

We'll live in domed cities
Controlled and hygienic.
Subzero is outside.
The snow: merely scenic

O Progress Almighty,
We bow with a sigh
But allow us one tear
For days gone by.

Donnis Thompson

[whoever]

A) The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(B) On the other hand, the French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(C) The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(D) The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(E) Conclusion: Eat & drink what you like. It's speaking English that kills you