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Super Committee Fails, This Bus Will Blow UP and Pizza’s are Tomotoes

Admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:57:48 +0000

I’m one of those people who is always looking for the humor in things. While observing the actions (or non actions)of our Congress representing *We the People* … that is what we elected them to do, isn’t it?! … I often times find myself rolling on the floor in laughter – for hours, days, [...]

Do You Remember A Bearcat In Front Of American Community School Saigon?

Admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:51:21 +0000

Click to enlarge picture.

Mike McNally sent in these pictures asking if anyone remembers this Bear Cat aircraft. It sat on display at the intersection in the picture below and in front of the entrance to the Joint General Staff compound.

American Community School (after conversion to 3rd Field Hospital) is [...]

Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence: Think About It

Admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:24:03 +0000

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured.

Nine of the [...]

Love Potion Number 9 or Vietnam Viagra

Admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:10:21 +0000

From back in the days of our youth, I’m sure we all remember the popular rock n roll song *Love Potion No.9*.

It seems there is an Elephant Man in the hill tribes of Viet-nam who has his own secret *Love Potion*.

Since he was 13, for over 50 years Ama Kong used ancient [...]

Would You Do This For $1 Million and Guaranteed Stardom?

Admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:08:43 +0000

During my early days as a journalist I discovered *odd and strange* news. I’ve been a fan of it every since.

So, today while passing the time away in the wood shop with the radio blasting away playing that good ole’ rock n roll music, they announced a bit of *strange* news – lol.

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Store manager tells robber Jesus wouldn’t approve

Admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:18:19 +0000

From Associated Press July 30, 2010 3:22 PM EDT

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A cell phone store manager in South Florida dissuaded an armed man from robbing the store by telling him Jesus wouldn’t approve. Instead of panicking when the suspect pulled a weapon, Nayara Goncalves started talking with him. He was jobless, [...]

Country’s oldest mail carrier retires at 91

Admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:05:36 +0000

From Associated Press July 30, 2010 4:12 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — At 91 years old, the country’s oldest mail carrier is finally hanging up his keys after driving more than 1.1 million miles delivering mail in Tennessee. According to the U.S. Postal Service, rural carrier Mancel Prince will make one more lap [...]

First Saigon Taxi

Admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:00:51 +0000

Here is a picture of the very first Saigon Taxi. A 2 cylinder, 12 HP, 1903 Ford Model A.

This photograph was taken in 1911 in Saigon.

I’ve got a lawn mower with more horse power then this Taxi – LOL.

I wonder how fast it went *blazing* through the streets of Saigon.

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Name These Saigon Kids

Admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:50:51 +0000

During the *Clod* era in Saigon (late 1950s to about 1961/62) it was common for The Clods to have special names for various Saigon Kids.

Below is a list of some of them.

What are their real names?

Pear Shape Little Mike Mouthless Wenie brothers S’Ellen Skanky twins Cowlegs Garage Mouth Peter [...]

Overtreated: Surgery too often fails for back pain

Admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:00:27 +0000

LAURAN NEERGAARD From Associated Press June 08, 2010 2:42 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Why did they cut you?”

The shocking question came from a respected spine surgeon tracked down by Keith Swenson, who was still in severe pain after an earlier back operation.

He didn’t know what to believe. Two other surgeons had [...]

Study: Lax infection control at surgery centers

Admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:10:01 +0000

CARLA K. JOHNSON From Associated Press June 08, 2010 9:12 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — A new federal study finds many same-day surgery centers — where patients get such things as foot operations and pain injections — have serious problems with infection control.

Failure to wash hands, wear gloves and clean blood glucose meters [...]

Overtreated: More medical care isn’t always better

Admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:00:09 +0000

LAURAN NEERGAARD From Associated Press June 07, 2010 3:40 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — More medical care won’t necessarily make you healthier — it may make you sicker. It’s an idea that technology-loving Americans find hard to believe.

Anywhere from one-fifth to nearly one-third of the tests and treatments we get are estimated to [...]

Facebook adjusts privacy controls after complaints

Admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:40:11 +0000

BARBARA ORTUTAY From Associated Press May 26, 2010 9:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — In Facebook’s vision of the Web, you would no longer be alone and anonymous. Sites would reflect your tastes and interests — as you expressed them on the social network — and you wouldn’t have to fish around for [...]

Good folk: Iconic NY coffeehouse marks 50th year

Admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:35:54 +0000

CHRIS CAROLA From Associated Press May 18, 2010 11:38 AM EDT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — On a Friday night 50 years ago this week, folk singer Jackie Washington stepped up to the tiny stage of Bill and Lena Spencer’s new coffeehouse.

He was Caffe Lena’s first performer, and thousands of singers and countless [...]

Scientist inspired by Dalai Lama studies happiness

Admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:35:49 +0000

RYAN J. FOLEY From Associated Press May 14, 2010 7:33 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After hearing about his cutting-edge research on the brain and emotions through mutual friends, the Dalai Lama invited Richard Davidson to his home in India in 1992 to pose a question.

Scientists often study depression, anxiety and fear, [...]