Getting Lucky In The New Year

Traditionally, it was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on the first day of the year. For that reason, it has become common for folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed that the first visitor on New Year's Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. It was particularly lucky if that visitor happened to be a tall dark-haired man.

Traditional New Year foods are also thought to bring luck. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes "coming full circle," completing a year's cycle. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's Day will bring good fortune.

Many parts of the U.S. celebrate the new year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by either hog jowls or ham. Black-eyed peas and other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures. The hog, and thus its meat, is considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity. Cabbage is another "good luck" vegetable that is consumed on New Year's Day by many. Cabbage leaves are also considered a sign of prosperity, being representative of paper currency. In some regions, rice is a lucky food that is eaten on New Year's Day.

So there you have it. I wish everyone a Happy New Year and Good Luck in 2009!

Election 2008

As the sun sets and the polls begin to close on election day, I reflect.

We the people and the media preach over and over again for EVERYONE to get out and vote. It's doesn't matter which side you're own as long you take the time to cast your vote.

Today I personally witnessed stupidity at it's best.
As I ran some errands I came across random people and of coarse the election came up.
Not only are these people not voting, but they we're complaining about the candidates. Lovely.

Registering to vote is the easiest thing to do. My dad is one of many people I know that took time out of their everyday lives to register people. He even went around picking people up to take them to vote. There is no excuse to not participate in the most important decision in your life this year (next to having kids and getting married).

Bottom line to this ramble, VOTE!!!

Thanksgiving Proclamation

State of New-Hampshire. In Committee of Safety, Exeter, November 1, 1782 : Ordered, that the following proclamation for a general thanksgiving on the twenty-eighth day of November instant, received from the honorable Continental Congress, be forthwith printed ...

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
IN COMMITTEE of SAFETY,
EXETER, November 1, 1782.

ORDERED,

THAT the following Proclamation for a general THANKSGIVING on the twenty-eighth day of November [instant?], received from the honorable Continental Congress, be forthwith printed, and sent to the several worshipping Assemblies in this State, to whom it is recommended religiously to observe said day, and to abstain from all servile labour thereon.
M. WEARE, President.

By the United States in Congress assembled.

PROCLAMATION.

IT being the indispensable duty of all Nations, not only to offer up their supplications to ALMIGHTY GOD, the giver of all good, for his gracious assistance in a time of distress, but also in a solemn and public manner to give him praise for his goodness in general, and especially for great and signal interpositions of his providence in their behalf: Therefore the United States in Congress assembled, taking into their consideration the many instances of divine goodness to these States, in the course of the important conflict in which they have been so long engaged; the present happy and promising state of public affairs; and the events of the war, in the course of the year now drawing to a close; particularly the harmony of the public Councils, which is so necessary to the success of the public cause; the perfect union and good understanding which has hitherto subsisted between them and their Allies, notwithstanding the artful and unwearied attempts of the common enemy to divide them; the success of the arms of the United States, and those of their Allies, and the acknowledgment of their independence by another European power, whose friendship and commerce must be of great and lasting advantage to these States:----- Do hereby recommend to the inhabitants of these States in general, to observe, and request the several States to interpose their authority in appointing and commanding the observation of THURSDAY the twenty-eight day of NOVEMBER next, as a day of solemn THANKSGIVING to GOD for all his mercies: and they do further recommend to all ranks, to testify to their gratitude to GOD for his goodness, by a cheerful obedience of his laws, and by promoting, each in his station, and by his influence, the practice of true and undefiled religion, which is the great foundation of public prosperity and national happiness.

Done in Congress, at Philadelphia, the eleventh day of October, in the year of our LORD one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, and of our Sovereignty and Independence, the seventh.
JOHN HANSON, President.
Charles Thomson, Secretary.

PRINTED AT EXETER.

Proclamation and image courtesy of The Library of Congress.

Little Known Texas Facts

Beaumont to El Paso: 742 miles

Beaumont to Chicago: 770 miles

El Paso is closer to California than to Dallas.

World's first rodeo was in Pecos... July 4, 1883.

The Flagship Hotel in Galveston is the only hotel in North America builtover water.

The Heisman Trophy was named after John William Heisman who was the first full time coach for Rice University, Houston.

Brazoria County has more species of birds than any other area in North America.

Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of North America's only remaining flock of whooping cranes.

Jalapeno jelly originated in Lake Jackson in 1978.

The worst natural disaster in U.S. history was in 1900 caused by a hurricane in which over 8000 lives were lost on Galveston Island.

The first word spoken from the moon, July 20, 1969, was "Houston."

Laredo is the world's largest inland port.

Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the world's largest rose garden; consisting of over 38,000 bushes with 500 varieties on 22 acres.

The State shell is Lightning Whelk.

King Ranch is larger than Rhode Island.

Tropical Storm Claudette brought a U.S. rainfall record of 43" in 24 hours in and around Alvin in July 1979.

Texas is the only state to enter the U.S. by TREATY, instead of by annexation. (This allows the Texas flag to fly at the same height as the US flag.)

A Live Oak tree near Fulton is estimated to be 1500 years old.

Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.

Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper.

Texas has had six capital cities:

1. Washington-on-the-Brazos

2. Harrisburg

3. Galveston

4. Velasco

5. West Columbia

6. Austin

The Capitol Dome in Austin is the only dome in the U.S. which is taller than the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. (by 7 feet).

The name Texas comes from the Hasini Indian word "tejas" meaning friends. Tejas is not Mexican for Texas.

The first domed stadium in the U.S. was the Astrodome in Houston.

The State animal is the Armadillo. An interesting bit of trivia about the armadillo is they always have four babies! They have one egg which splits into four and they either have four males or four females.

National Do Not Call List

Do you have solicitors calling you all hours?

Do you want it to stop?

It's super easy to do. Just call 888-382-1222. It takes about one minute and it's free.

Thanks and happy dialing!

Some Interesting Facts... More To Come.

• Scientific research has been found to be a leading cause of cancer in rats!

• Little known truth, The buddha was self-centered!

• Better known truth, when you eat celery you burn more calories than you consume!

• St. John was the only one of the 12 Apostles to die a natural death.

• Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.

• In 1939 the US political party 'The American Nazi Party' had 200,000 members.

• In a cow's lifetime, they will have produced 200,000 gallons of milk.

• Iraqi terrorist, Khay Rahnajet, didn't pay enough postage on a letter bomb. It came back with "return to sender" stamped on it. Forgetting it was the bomb, he opened it and was blown to bits.

• Notorious bootlegger Al Capone made $60,000,000 during prohibition. . . that's sixty million dollars . . . per year (untaxed!) while the average industrial worker earned less than $1,000 per year.

Info Brought To You By: Trigger

Why She Cheats

I bet you wanted some long listed explanation with great examples of why your girl cheated or might cheat on you. You probably also wanted testimonials from women who have cheated. Well this in't Maxim or Cosmo.
Women, if they want to cheat... can. It's as simple as that. Women are smarter then men. Period. So all you can do is be good to your girl, make love to your girl and overall keep her happy. Bottom line, if your girl isn't getting what she needs from you, she'll get it some place else. Truth.

Zombie Rock Apperal

Zombie Rock is it!!!

The owner (Charles) of this awesome company knows his stuff. Charles puts 100% style and character into each design. He has actual people model for these pieces of art.

Zombie Rock Apparel, combining the gore-tastic, flesh-eating, dead-walking ways of the zombie uprising with the relentless destruction of musical instruments!

Want a t-shirt? Buy 'em at www.myspace.com/zombierockapparel! How 'bout a hoodie? Yeah, they got 'em! All apparel can be purchased through paypal securely and safely. Okay, ya might get a blood splat or two on the shirts, but stains build character, so deal with it scumdogs! Look forward to more freakish designs and the Zombie Rock official website coming soon.

All Zombie Rock Artwork courtesy of Alex Kozlowski.

Triggers Must See 80's Movies

• Sixteen Candles

• The Breakfast Club

• St. Elmo's Fire

• Ferris Bueller's Day Off

• License To Drive

• The Goonies

• Weird Science

• Mannequin

• The Lost Boys

• Real Genius

• Uncle Buck

• Valley Girl

• Private School

• Lucas

• Porky's

• Revenge of the Nerds

• Fast Times at Ridgemont High

• Mischief

• Secret Admirer

• Teen Wolf

• Risky Business

• Zapped!

• Blame Rio

Some Bizarre And Dumb Laws

In New Hampshire, if a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park and many other activities without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for "maintaining the national forest without a permit".



In the State of Texas:

• Homosexual behavior is a misdemeanor offense.

• It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

• It is illegal to sell one's eye.

• One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.

• Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.

• In Dallas, it is illegal to possess realistic dildos.

• In Austin, wire cutters can not be carried in your pocket.

In California:

• Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

• No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

• It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

• In Arcadia, Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.

• In Fresno, Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments.
• It is illegal to sell gasoline to a drunken person.
• Permanent markers may not be sold in the city limits.

• In Eureka (where I was born), a man with a moustache may not kiss a woman.

Information Provided By: Trigger & http://www.dumblaws.com/

Triggers Favorite Bars

• Baker Street, Houston, Tx



• The Tilted Kilt, Round Rock, Tx



• The Yardhouse, Newport Beach, Ca



• Sidelines, Arcata, Ca



• Just Kickin It, Roseville, Ca



• Mill Ave Cue Club, Tempe, Az



• Sam's Boat, Houston, Tx



• The Luxor Casino, Las Vegas, Nv



• Martini Ranch, Scottsdale, Az



• Fat Tuesdays, Tempe, Az



• Avalon, Sacramento, Ca



• Harlows/MoMo's, Sacramento, Ca

Screw Picaso... This is Brunmier!

It is finally here!!! I'm thrilled to tell everyone about my friend Michelle's new website, http://www.michellebrunmier.com/. Michelle has samples of her artwork including abstracts, contemporary pieces, and custom art for children on her site. She will be adding her amazing art all the time, so check back often to see what pieces are currently available. You just might see one you like. Please forward this information to anyone who you think might be interested in her artwork. If you have any questions about her work or if you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email her at art@michellebrunmier.com. She'd love to hear from you!

There is also a bonus!!! Michelle will donate 10% of each purchase to the charity of the buyer's choice.

Let her know Angel sent you!!!

Maxson Chiropractic

I have lived with back pain everyday just like millions of other people . I used to think it was normal to have these pains. I was wrong.

I have a serious case of Scoliosis and never believed in chiropractic services. My back was killing me and my regular doctor hadn't helped. I finally gave in and took a chance with Maxson Chiropractic. The experience was educational, the doctor (Derrick Maxson) was professional and the service was excellent. My back pain has receded and I learned how to take care of my back outside of his office. I continue to see Dr. Maxson and I highly recommend him to anyone in the Houston or surrounding areas.

9907 S. Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478-49
(832) 772 4901
http://www.maxsonchiropractic.com
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If you visit Maxson Chiropractic, please let me know how it went for you?