SAY WHAT?

This is from an email I received. It appears to have been originated by a Shawn Moore, whom I do not know. But wherever you are Shawn, Cheers!

Most Syrians struggle to even read Arabic - much less have a clue about English.

So, how does a group of Syrian protest leaders create the most impact with their signs by having the standard "Death To Americans"(etc.) slogans printed in English? Answer: They simply hire an English-speaking civilian to translate and write their statements in English.

Unfortunately, they were unaware the "civilian" insurance company employee hired for the job was a retired US Army sergeant. Obviously, pictures of the protest rally never made their way through the Arab TV network, but the results were "Priceless".

WHOM DO THEY MEAN?

From Atlas Shrugs:

Dear Abby,

My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning, and when I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse, everyone knows he cheats on me. It is so humiliating.
Also, since he lost his job three years ago he hasn't even looked for a new one. All he does is buy cigars and cruise around and jokes with his pals, while I have to work to pay the bills.
Since our daughter went away to college he doesn't even pretend to like me and hints that I am a lesbian. What should I do?

Signed,
Clueless

Dear Clueless:

Grow up and dump him. For Pete's sake, you don't need him anymore, you're a United States Senator from New York, act like it.

STRANGE BUT TRUE DEPT.

From Drudge:

65 Girls At Ohio High School Pregnant...

Maybe they should check the water. Or the boys.

HITTING THE NAIL ON THE HEAD

In his usual indisputable style, Mark Steyn gets it right. Read the whole article.

If a 13-year-old wants to have an abortion, that's her decision and her parents shouldn't get a look-in. If a 21-year-old wants to drop to the broadloom in Bill Clinton's Oval Office, she's a grown woman and free to do what she wants. But, if a 22- or 25- or 37-year-old is serving his country overseas, he's a wee "child" who isn't really old enough to know what he's doing.

DIMAGE X

My daughter has a Minolta Dimage X. Great little camera. Very small. Slips in a shirt pocket and takes excellent pictures even though it's only 2 megapixels. (It's 2-3 years old).

However, after using it at a recent event, it has stopped working. Just won't come to life. Tried recharging the battery. Even replaced it. Nothing. It has not been abused or damaged.

So what gives? I'd rather not have to send it to Minolta for repairs that would probably cost $100+. I would probably be better off buying a new one. But I hate to see a nice piece of equipment just tossed.

Anybody have similar problems? Any solutions? Any thoughts?

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"There are days when it takes all you've got just to keep up with the losers."

- Robert Orben