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• I have the hardest time tearing cling wrap with the serrated cutter on the box.
• It’s interesting what an up and down rollercoaster divorce is. I wish it on no one.
• I haven’t been inside a mega church in like a decade. I stepped inside one yesterday and was amazed at how much a mega church can grow and the vast amount of resources they have. It felt like I was in a larger version of Terminal D at DFW Airport as I roamed the halls.
• Not too long ago, I wrote about a church friend’s saying that acceptance is the answer to all his problems. I’ve been chewing on that one for a while. Then, I started to read Bono’s book, Surrender. It’s 40 stories of how he has surrendered to something greater than he is. That got me to thinking about the difference between acceptance and surrender. I cornered that friend on Sunday and told him that I’ve been chewing on his acceptance quote, and wonder if surrender might be a better word. We didn’t come to a conclusion, but it was more stuff to chew on. I actually asked my son about it after church, and it’s interesting listening to how a children will pick apart the differences between the two words. I’ve also been working on being more present, that is, living in the now, and have been reading Practicing The Power of Now as a daily devotional. I thought it was funny after I finished today’s reading and saw this on the following page.
  
• The ‘He Gets Us’ commercials promote Jesus. Who’s behind them and what is the goal?
  • The ads are reportedly funded in part by the family that owns the notably religious craft store chain Hobby Lobby, according to Christianity Today, as well as other evangelical groups, including a foundation called The Signatry.
• Bill would ban the teaching of scientific theories in Montana schools – More than 20 people testified against Senate Bill 235, concerned that it could keep teachers from including gravitational theory, evolution and cell theory in curriculum.
• South Dallas still skeptical after DISD sold school to megachurch for low bid
• Renewable energy forecast to dominate global power sector growth by 2025 – A ‘tipping point’ for power sector pollution may be on the horizon as energy growth outpaces fossil fuels.
• I hate it that I rose my arm to wave, it looks like I’m saluting Hitler.

• When I buy sunglasses, I always prefer the amber tint.
• I’m not much of a Chelsea Handler fan. She’s guest hosting The Daily Show right now. I’ve seen a few of the shows and overall I think she’s killing it. But there’s something with her delivery that’s just off.
• I bet one reason the Chinese “weather” balloon was shot down over the ocean was because debris slashing down in the water wouldn’t break apart as much. They would rather cover it intact, and the water gave better odds than the ground.
  • For the pilot, does that count as shooting down an enemy aircraft?
  • I’m surprised they used a missile. They sure are expensive, but then again, what else are they going to use them for? I guess it’s better to use them than have them sitting around gathering dust. Maybe I’ve watched Top Gun too much, but thought the pilot would fly so close to the balloon that he had to switch to guns.
• You pretty much have presidents Herbert Hoover and Ronald Reagan to thank – The Reason Why a Standard Piece of Paper Is 8.5 Inches by 11 Inches
• Loving uncle offers to walk lesbian niece down aisle after parents reject her –
  The woman’s father angrily told the uncle that it was his “right” to “give” his own daughter “away.”
• How Great Britain Looted Up To $45 Trillion From India
  • Did this happen? Was it legal? And if it happened, what are the steps taken to recover this vast sum, if possible? When it comes down to accurate information on what happened many years ago, there comes the need to separate the facts from the presumptions.Now, let’s go down history lane to understand just when and how Great Britain looted $45 trillion from India.
• I’m still on an Elvis kick and continue to be amazed at Austin Butler’s dead-on performance.
  
  Out of all the outfits Elvis work, it’s this white suit from the comeback special I like most. Here’s an Elvis tidbit. His. His father chose a white suit for him to be buried in. Oh, you want another? Whitney Houston’s mother was one of Elvis’ backup singers.
  

• • A trainer told me when he wakes up, he goes outside to get sun for at least 10 minutes to maintain his circadian rhythm.
  • AMC Theaters is changing its ticket-pricing
    • America’s largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location, meaning seats in the front will be cheaper while more desirable seats in the middle will now cost more
  • Google unveils its ChatGPT rival
    • Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said in a blog post that Bard will be opened up to “trusted testers” starting Monday, with plans to make it available to the public “in the coming weeks.”
  • There’s no telling what happened under any administration that we don’t know about – Chinese spy balloons under Trump not discovered until after Biden took office
  • ‘Yellowstone’ Shocker: Kevin Costner Cowboy Drama Series Plots End As Taylor Sheridan Eyes Franchise Extension With Matthew McConaughey
  • In this article, I learned that the Pew Research Center states the vast majority of Americans (97%) agree that ending a romantic relationship should be done face to face. I was married to someone in the other three percentthree percent.
  • Utah schools could be required to tout “superior” U.S. capitalism
    • Teachers would have to “explain why free market systems are superior and have made America the most free and prosperous country in the world” under new standards proposed for financial literacy courses.
    • Many economists say that America is not truly a “free market” economy, pointing to limits created both by government regulation and corporate monopolies.
  • Ontario couple told their luggage was lost and donated to charity, but they knew where it was the whole time
  • Janitor cleaning inmate holding cell gets stuck for 3 days in Florida courthouse
    • A 72-year-old woman was doing her job cleaning when she was accidentally locked in a holding cell at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando all weekend with no food and no medicine.

Something for Breaking Bad fans…

• I hate that they release Super Bowl ads early now but this is amazing pic.twitter.com/xOBsUIzNXQ

  — Wu-Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) February 6, 2023

   

• A security camera caught an elephant picking up cans from the ground and putting them into the trash bin.

  We all can learn from this.

  pic.twitter.com/9B8QmHtMdp

  — Kevin W. (@Brink_Thinker) February 5, 2023

• These are the muscles activated while swimming pic.twitter.com/UieZlG5gQ5

  — Learn Something (@perspectivewow) February 6, 2023

• There’s no telling how many people tried to bring down that Chinese “weather balloon” shooting bullets into the sky.
• I still get a kick at how advertisers refer to the Super Bowl only as The Big Game because of copyright or trademark.
• The Cowboys are bringing back Mike Solari to coach the offensive line. And when I say bringing back, he used to work for Tom Landry. Talk about coming full circle in a career.
• CBS News pressed Sen. Ted Cruz on why he’s running for reelection after he introduced a bill limiting senators to 2 terms in office: ‘Why aren’t you holding yourself to that standard?’
• Pickles are one of my enemies – Texans Eat Pickles At The Movie Theater, And They’re Surprised To Learn No One Else Does
• “Disney World Resort” or “Disneyworld” – Disney’s Decision to Officially Change Walt Disney World’s Name Will Jeopardize Everything
• Marjorie Taylor Greene Complains About Her $174,000 Congressional Salary
  • Greene cited financial losses as one of the negative aspects of her role as a representative. According to official records, rank-and-file members of Congress make $174,000 a year.
  • “Becoming a member of Congress has made my life miserable. I made a lot more money before I got here. I’ve lost money since I’ve gotten here,” Greene, who once owned a gym, said. Newsweek could not independently verify her previous salary.
• Liberals view emotions as a feature of rationality, while conservatives view it as a bug, study finds
• Scientists Create Drug That Makes Patients Super Horny – A naturally-occurring hormone that makes people horny has been turned into an injection for the libidinously challenged — and it may help users feel more attractive as well.
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