There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.

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In study, evidence of liberal-bias bias

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Signs in the front of a Starbucks coffee shop.  The iconic US coffee chain has said it will shut most of its Australian stores within a week, having already taken the axe to hundreds of US outlets as an economic downturn bites. The media will go to any length to avoid calling a recession (or depression) what it actually is.  It is more than an “economic downturn” when people can’t afford a cup of coffee.

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The Pope
A shy gentleman was preparing to board a plane when he heard that the Pope was on the same flight.  “This is exciting,” thought the gentleman.  “I’ve always been a big fan of the Pope.  Perhaps I’ll be able to see him in person.”

Imagine his surprise when the Pope sat down in the seat next to him for the flight.  Still, the gentleman was too shy to speak to the Pontiff.  Shortly after take-off, the Pope began a crossword puzzle.  “This is fantastic,” thought the gentleman.  “I’m really good at crosswords.  Perhaps, if the Pope gets stuck, he’ll ask me for assistance.”

Almost immediately, the Pope turned to the gentleman and said, “Excuse me, but do you know a four letter word referring to a woman that ends with the letters ‘u-n-t?’”

Only one word leapt to mind!  “My goodness,” thought the gentleman, “I can’t tell the Pope that.  There must be another word.”  The gentleman thought for quite a while, then it hit him.  Turning to the pope, the gentleman said, “I think the word you’re looking for is ‘aunt’.”

“Of course,” said the Pope.  “Do you have an eraser?”

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We arrived in Decatur in good time last evening.  I needed a few stops along the way to rest my butt and stretch my legs.  I am getting better though.  I am recuperating faster and able to go further each time before stopping.  One of my problems is that I get all tensed up and my hands start going to sleep from gripping the handlebars so hard.  I need to relax a bit more.

I left for home at about 6:30 this morning.  Tracey left for the Decatur clinic around 4:45 a.m. and I went back to bed until 6 a.m.  I had a little breakfast and was on the road.  I didn’t get very far before I realized it is NOT a good idea to ride in fog.  The mist condensed on my face shield so after a while I had to flip it up.  Then it started condensing on my glasses.  I finally stopped at a small cafe just north of Decatur after about 20 minutes.  I had a cup of coffee and waited about 45 minutes for the fog to lift a little and then headed out again.  I followed 121 north to 155.  I ran into more fog along the way but discovered that at 60 mph the wind would blow the water off my face shield if I turned my head back and forth every now and then.  I made it home with no mishaps but I don’t recommend driving a motorcycle in the fog.  There is probably something on the market to keep that stuff from fogging up the face shield and I shall be looking for it!