Tuesday 27 February 2018

Acting On His Doctor’s Advice

A doctor was walking down the street one day, when he came upon one of his 85 year old patients with a very beautiful and well-endowed young lady on his arm. And his patient was really looking the happiest, he had ever seen him. The old guy looked up to him and said, "Well Doc. I took your advice and look at me mow." Puzzled, the doctor asked what the advice was. And the old guy responded, "You told me to get a hot Mama and be very cheerful," But the doctor exclaimed, "Oh, no! I told you that you have got a heart murmur and to be very careful."

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A Logical Answer

When a teacher asked his class, "Who can name a bird with wings, but can't fly." One of the students answered, "A dead bird, sir."

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Monday 26 February 2018

Some Random Facts_37

1. Monaco has the most millionaires and billionaires per capita.

2. Las Vegas airport has set up a bin outside one of the entrances for people who forgot they were carrying drugs on them.

3. Brain scans reveal that, compared to introverts, extroverts show increased activity in the areas associated with interpreting sensory data.

4. If you're in Iceland beware of the phrase 'I will find you on a beach': this idiom (or threat) means, ' I'll get my revenge,' or 'don't make me hurt you.'

5. 85 million years before butterflies existed, there was another insect that looked and acted exactly like a butterfly.

6. Potato aphids will not have sex if they detect a drop in air pressure.

7. A party boat carrying sixty men and women capsized in Texas in 2012 after all the passengers rushed to one side as the boat passed a nude beach.

8. 94% of the women surveyed who work in the U.S. entertainment industry say they've experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault.

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Saturday 24 February 2018

The Religious Horse

During a church bazaar, a man bought a horse formally owned by the parish priest. After the sale and before the man left, the priest told him that it was a special horse. In order to make the horse go, you say, "Thank God," and for it to stop you say, "Amen." So the man left on his new ride, and a few minutes later he dozed off. But hours later when he woke up, his horse was racing him towards the edge of a cliff. Just in time, he shouted "Amen!" and the horse stopped a few inches from the edge. "Whew," said the man, "thank God!" And they plunged!

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Friday 23 February 2018

Bullfrog Ventriloquist Trick

A man walked into a bar and asked the bartender, "If I show you a really good trick, will you give me a free drink?" The bartender considered it, and agreed. The man reached into his pocket and pulled out a tiny rat. He reached into his other pocket and pulled out a tiny piano. The rat stretched, cracked his knuckles, and proceeded to play the blues. The bartender poured the man a drink on the house and he the man put the rat and piano away. After the man finished his drink, he asked the bartender, "If I show you an even better trick, will you give me free drinks for the rest of the evening?" The bartender thinking that no trick could possibly be better than the first, agreed.

The man reached into his pockets again, and pulled out the tiny rat and tiny piano. The rat stretched, cracked his knuckles, and proceeded once more to play the blues. The man then reached into a third pocket and pulls out a small bullfrog, which began to sing along with the rat's music. While the man was enjoying his beverages, a stranger approached him and offered him $100,000.00 for the bullfrog. But the man replied "Sorry, he's not for sale." The stranger increased the offer to $250,000.00 cash up front. The man repeated, "No, he's not for sale." The stranger again increased the offer, this time to $500,000.00 cash. The man finally agreed and handed the frog over to the stranger in exchange for the money. But when the bartender queried, "Are you insane, that frog could have been worth millions to you, and you let him go for a mere $500,000!" The man responded, "Don't worry about it! The frog was nothing special. You see, the rat's a ventriloquist."

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Wednesday 21 February 2018

When To Mind Your Words

I was just seated on an airplane when I overheard a flight attendant talking to an elderly couple seated a few seats away, in front of me. Learning that it was the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, the flight attendant congratulated them and asked how they had done it. The gentleman said slowly, "It all felt like five minutes..." The flight attendant had just begun to remark on what a sweet statement that was, when he finished his sentence with a word that earned him a sharp smack on the head, "...underwater."

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Some Random Facts_36

1. "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" was originally called "Who's S-S-Scared?"

2. The Nazis are believed to have sterilised 400,000 Germans deemed to have lives not worth living.

3. The cities of Jericho, Luxor, Damascus, Byblos and Beirut have been continuously inhabited for more than 5,000 years.

4. One of the oldest species of animal still with us are the horseshoe crabs who appeared 445 million years ago. They've survived for 75% of the entire span of animal life on the planet.

5. The Nigerian film industry, or Nollywood, is the second largest in the world in terms of numbers of films produced.

6. A study found that 99% of all participants in multi-level marketing schemes lose money.

7. In 1996, Australia enacted strict gun laws. It had no mass shooting since.

8. In Sweden, up to 63,000 people, mostly women, were sterilised under a racial purity programme approved by the state until 1976.

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Tuesday 20 February 2018

Her Uncanny Offer

During their regular Sunday morning service when the pastor announced that he was planning to leave for a larger church that would pay him more money, there was a hush within the congregation. No one wanted him to leave, because he was so popular. Johnson, who owns several car dealerships stood up and proclaimed, "If our pastors stays, I will provide him with a new Mercedes every year and his wife with a Honda CRV, to transport their children!" The congregation sighed in appreciation and applauded.

Then David, a successful businessman and lawyer, stood and said, "If our pastor stays on here, I'll personally double his salary and establish a foundation to guarantee a free university education for his children!" And there was more sighs and loud applause. And when Doris, age 69 stood and announced with a smile, "If our pastor stays, I will provide sex!" There was total silence, until the pastor blushingly asked her, "Doris, you're a wonderful and holy lady. Whatever possessed you to say that?" Doris' 75 year old husband Mike, was now trying to hide, holding his forehead with the palm of his hand and shaking his head from side to side, while his wife replied, "Well, I just asked my husband how we could help, and he said, Fuck him!"

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Monday 19 February 2018

Why She Has No Enemies

A pastor in his Sunday sermon used, "Forgive Your Enemies," as his subject. After a long sermon, he asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied, he harangued for another twenty minutes and repeated his question. This time, he received a response of about 80 per cent. Still unsatisfied, he lectured for another 15 minutes and repeated his question. With all thoughts now on their Sunday dinner, all responded except one elderly lady in the rear.

Quizzically, the pastor looked at her and asked, "Mrs. Thomas, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?" And she responded sweetly, "I don't have any." Amazed, the pastor said, "Mrs. Thomas, that is very unusual. How old are you?" And she replied, "Ninety three." The pastor then said, "Mrs. Jones, please come down in front and tell the congregation how a person can live to be ninety-three, and not have an enemy in the world." The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, very slowly turned around and said, "It's easy, I just outlived the bitches."

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Saturday 17 February 2018

Daily Thought

Sweet words are easy to say! Sweet things are easy to buy! But Sweet people are difficult to find! Cherish and bless the sweet people in your life!

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Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You

Although it’s natural for our brains to care about how others perceive of us, it’s not always healthy for our wellbeing. So if you find yourself often creating mind stories about what someone thinks about what you have just said or done, you are most likely creating dissatisfaction in your life that can be turned around. Instead of caring too much about what someone thinks of you, appreciate that everyone has flaws; and we all make mistakes. We all have issues that we could work on to become better and happier people. While that includes you, it also includes those people you worry don’t like you or don’t think you are good enough. And while it’s not healthy to drag up every negative thing you can think of about someone else, it’s a good practice to remember in general that no one is perfect.

Usually, it always feels good to be liked and admired. But there are bound to be people in this world that you just don’t and may never be able to click with. And being okay with that can be challenging, but if you find yourself trying to do everything you can to make someone like you, you are wasting your energy. Life is way too short to worry about what erroneous things people might think of you. You can’t control what someone thinks. To ensure you are living the life you have to the fullest, it’s healthier to just shrug your shoulders if someone seems to dislike you, and move on. And besides, most people are caught up in their own thoughts and worries. So when you come into contact with people who seem to look down on you, it may simply be that they feel bad about themselves or choices they have just made. And they, just like you, are caught up in their own mental world; and aren’t thinking about you at all, but are focused on what’s going on in their own lives. They often react out of that place too, not based on what you’ve done or said.

When you have a goal, something that you really desire to see happen, you can often be kept in a state of inaction because of fear of what others will think. You may have even experienced having a close friend tell you how irrational, unlikely or just plain crazy your dream is once you finally opened up and shared. Remember, life is short, take a deep breath and dive in, if you ever want your life to be the way you want it to be. Don’t let others determine what you can and can’t do; for there will always be critics, and no matter what you do or how hard you try, you can't please all the people. The risk is always worth taking. So just let go of the need to please everyone. Let people say what they will say and do what they will do. As long as you are living your higher inner vision, and being true to yourself and your heart, you are on the right path and that's all that matters.

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Friday 16 February 2018

Friday Food For Thought

Hyenas are forever laughing, because they have sex up to six times a day. Stop arguing! Stop fighting! Have sex! Make love! Time waits for no one! And there is no carry over!

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Thursday 15 February 2018

Some Ways To Heal Your Body, Mind And Spirit

Disturbing emotions are bad for your health. And emotions such as anger, frustration, anxiety and even jealousy can manifest in the physical body and end up as ulcers, allergies, migraines and even back pain, if not more. That is why simple practices such as the ancient practice of yoga which has been around for more than 5,000 years and also called asanas, not only beneficial for strengthening the physical body, but it also helps one heal the mind and spirit through its meditative focus. Yoga has many benefits, including helping to decrease depression and lower anxiety, and it can even help with sleep disorders and help you better manage pain. Yoga is described as a general term that represents the physical, mental and spiritual disciplines that originated in ancient India. Yoga is actually one of six schools of the Hindu philosophy. And most forms include some form of breathing technique and even some kind of meditative techniques while some forms focus purely on relaxation, and others focus on core strength, muscle toning, balance and flexibility.

The practice of Tai chi, which is an ancient Chinese tradition, is practiced as a very graceful form of exercise. It involves a slow, focused series of movements that are also accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi has also been called tai chi chuan, and it is a non-competitive very traditional form of exercise and movement. Poses are performed at one's own pace, with each pose flowing gracefully into the next. There are many different styles of tai chi, each with its own subtle variety. Research has shown that tai chi may have some health benefits in addition to its mental benefits, as some studies indicate favourable effects on balance control, flexibility and even cardiovascular fitness. Studies also show that tai chi can help reduce the risk of falls in elderly patients and those who are recovering from heart failure, stroke, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's. Tai chi may also be quite beneficial for stress relief, in addition to mental health, with one study suggesting that one hour to one year of regular practice can increase psychological well-being while reducing stress, depression and anxiety. And its ability to enhance the mood, is beneficial to both the body and the spirit.

And the ancient practice of chi-gong or qi-gong, however you want to say it, is based on the idea that chi or qi is energy that flows through the body. The energy pathways can get blocked at any point in the body, creating illness and disease. When you engage in a practice such as qi-gong, the theory is that you free up these energetic pathways, increasing the flow of chi, which can help you improve your health and your spirit. Qi-gong involves different movements that can be done in different orders. You may choose to use chi-gong to improve posture, coordination, endurance or even flexibility. The practice also helps one maintain good health and improve the quality of life. According to the theory of yin and yang, a Chinese based principle, these types of gentle movements can help balance the body's yin and yang forces. Any way you put it, these kinds of gentle exercises can help you in many ways because they are not only beneficial for restoring physical health, they are also beneficial in restoring and maintaining good mental health. When it comes to simple ways to heal the body, mind and spirit, these ancient practices can give you a lot of bang for your buck.

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Tuesday 13 February 2018

Some Random Facts_35

1. The original Pac-Man has a safe spot where the ghosts will never get you.

2. Ancient Romans running for office wore a distinctive toga called the "toga candida." Hence the word, "candidate."

3. Leonardo DiCaprio's haircut from Titanic was once outlawed by the Taliban.

4. Spongebob Squarepants' birthday is July 14, 1986. He's well over 30 years old.

5. In 1719, prisoners in Paris were offered freedom if they married prostitutes and moved to Louisiana.

6. "Giraffe" is a relatively new term. Before the 1600s they were known as "Camelopards."

7. Venice awards only 425 gondolier licences and there are years of apprenticeship and a major exam to pass.

8. Survivors of the Las Vegas 2017 shootings received death threats from conspiracy theorists.

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Monday 12 February 2018

A Husband’s Uncanny Offer

A guy was chatting with his friend at work when he suddenly remembered his wife’s Birthday, and said, "I don't know what to get my wife for her Birthday. She has everything, and besides, she can afford to buy anything she wants. So, I'm stumped." And his friend said, "I have an idea. Why don't you make up a certificate that says she can have two hours of great sex, any way she wants it. She'll probably be thrilled."

The guy got home, and did just that. The next day when his friend asked, "Well, did you take my suggestion? And how did it turn out?" The guy replied, “Oh, yes! She loved it. She jumped up, thanked me, kissed me on the mouth, and ran out the door yelling, I'll see you in two hours."

Have a blessed, healthful and love-filled week; unless of course you've made other plans.

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Sunday 11 February 2018

I Want To Become A Pastor

After church service one Sunday morning and during lunch, a teenage son suddenly interrupted his parents and announced, “Mum, Dad, I've decided to become a pastor when I grow up." Amazed but impressed, his parents looked at each other and his father said, “That’s admirably refreshing, son! But what made you decide that?" And the son said, “Well, I have to go to church on Sundays anyway! So I figure it will be more fun to stand up, yell and collect their money, than to sit, listen and give up my money!!"

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Friday 9 February 2018

Her Uncanny Request

When an elderly woman who had never married died last year, she specifically requested that no male pallbearers be used. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, "They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, so I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead."

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Thursday 8 February 2018

Who Brews The Coffee

When a married couple were arguing about who should make the coffee, the wife insisted that it was a man’s duty to brew the coffee. And she added, “Even in the Bible, it says that men should make the coffee.” And when the husband asked her where it said that in the Bible, she gladly produced a Bible, opened a page and said, "Right here in, HEBREWS."

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Tuesday 6 February 2018

Some Random Facts_34

1. A human being uses about 550 liters of pure oxygen (19 cubic feet) per day.

2. During WWI, a group of Russian and German soldiers agreed to a cease-fire to fend off an attack by wolves.

3. The earliest known @ sign features in a 14th century Bulgarian translation of a Greek chronicle. It is used instead of an a, but historians aren't sure why.

4. Canals are a Chinese invention. The Grand Canal of China is 1,103 miles long and was started in 486 BC.

5. The term "Dumpster" actually comes from the name of the company who designed and patented the first large, movable trash bin.

6. In the U.S., the penalty for placing a sales call to a number on the Do Not Call list is $40,654 per call.

7. Star Wars composer John William's son is the lead singer for the rock band Toto.

8. Usain Bolt was offered a position as wide receiver in the NFL and rejected it due to the hits NFL players take.

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Monday 5 February 2018

Appearance Fact Quiz

Why do men wake up almost as good-looking as they went to bed, and women somehow deteriorate through the night?

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The Art Of Let Go And Let Love

As our grandmothers wisely say, "Forgive and forget." The hottest, steamiest, and most intimate of relationships can only happen, when you've decided to let go all of the bad juju of pain, anger, jealousy, blame, and bitterness of the past; and pursue all the good juju of newer and better experiences. If you don’t detox your life, all the bad vibes you're carrying deep inside you will manifest itself into all sorts of nasty experiences. So, it's best to detox your life to get rid of them once and for all, and everything will change for the better. This means letting go of any ill-feelings toward your ex, or anyone else for that matter. And start to love yourself for who you are, and accept all your flaws, mistakes and shortcomings.

Whether you believe it or not, people can tell when you're dark inside; and when they do, will try as much as possible to avoid you. Just as negativity repels, focusing on past will not only continually hurt you, but will repel good things from coming your way. Hey, we've all been screwed, and sometimes not in a good way; so turn your experiences into some sort of silver linings. Always cleanse yourself from the muck that's keeping you from living a wonderful life and achieving your dreams; and make letting go, a regular practice. Each time you have a dark thought, replace it with a positive one. Remember, “Forgive And forget! You Are Stronger Than You Think!!”

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Sunday 4 February 2018

Winning With Affection

The dog said, “I fall for you and you fall for me, makes us a good play.” And such is the reciprocity of life. We were all affectionately created, so we need affection to blossom to our optimum. Spouses both do so much in initiating, creating and supporting a relationship. So, every time your spouse does a good thing, no matter how small; make a fuss over him/her and give him/her hugs and kisses for every job well done and every gesture executed.

We all need lots of attention and affection in our relationships, which can be fuelled by our support, encouragement and unconditional appreciation. We all love to win, crave respect and appreciate affection; and affection has a natural magnetic force that will draw your spouse closer to you. Just as life will cease to exist without oxygen, a relationship will cease to exist without attention and appreciation. For a good relationship, make it a never ending dating game!

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Friday 2 February 2018

Why The Lamb Ran Faster

While a lamb was grazing, and seeing a dog running like mad, it asked, "Why are you running like that? And the dog replied, "The police are arresting all goats." The lamb looked at the dog quizzically then said, "But you are not a goat!"

And the dog responded, "You know that, and I know that! But it will take at least 20 years to prove that in a Nigerian court!! The lamb started running, and ran faster than the dog.

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Thursday 1 February 2018

A Useful Secret For Fitness

Once upon a time when Confucius was passing through a village and came upon an old man with his young son pulling water from the well, he was confused to see this because at that time, people harness horses or oxen to pull water from the well. So he went to the old man and asked, “Why are you unnecessarily tiring yourself old man, now that we have harness horses and oxen?” The old man hushed him and said, “Please speak softly! I don’t want my son to hear this!! I can answer you but please come back when my son goes for lunch.”

Though Confucius was perplexed, he kept quiet and waited until the old man came to him alone at lunch time then asked, “Why would you not let your son hear what I said?” And the old man replied, “I am 85 years old and yet I have the strength to work side by side with a 30 year young man. If today I engage horses to pull the water, then my son will not be able to have the same strength at 85 that I have now. Besides, hard work doesn’t kill. That’s why I asked you not to speak about it in front of my son.  It’s a question of his health. We heard that in the towns, people now use horses to pull water from the well. There are machines also to do that. But if I use horses or machine now to pull the water, what will he do? What effect will it have on my son’s health? If he is saved from doing all the hard work now, how will he be able to maintain his health?”

So, what we do today will affect us tomorrow. What we do on one hand has an immediate effect on the other. For he who rests during the day, destroys his repose of the night. Rest has to be earned through labour or else, you shall have to pass a Restless Night.

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