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DRAIN THE SWAMP! Government spending and crony capitalism are out of control, but can it be fixed?

By John Stossel

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resident-elect Trump says he’s uniquely qualified to “drain the swamp� in Washington, D.C. He can do it, he said at one debate, because as a businessman, he understands American cronyism. “With Hillary Clinton, I said, ‘Be at my wedding,’ and she came to my wedding. You know why?

She had no choice because I gave.�

He said that’s why he gives money to politicians from both parties. “When they call, I give. And when I need something from them two years later, three years later, I call them. They are there for me!�

That’s crony capitalism. Ideally, laws are applied equally; no one gets a special break because he gives money. But today’s complex government allows the politically connected to corrupt... most everything.

Even parts of the government swamp designed to protect consumers, like DoddFrank banking rules, get corrupted. Banks watch little changes in rules far more closely than you ever will. Then they exploit them. Bank lobbyists make money off complex laws like Dodd-Frank. They fight tooth and nail to keep them, not abolish them.

Congress recently almost got rid of one obvious example of crony capitalism, the Export-Import Bank. To encourage exports of American products, bureaucrats give loans to Boeing and other big companies.

Some principled Republicans tried to eliminate this corporate welfare, but ExIm loans were voted back in during the final hours of budget negotiations.

Government programs almost never die.

Businesses in cozy relationships with government don’t die either. Jeff Deist, president of the free-market Mises Institute, says when the housing bubble burst, banks should have been allowed to fail and put through “the bankruptcy and liquidation process.�

Investors would have lost big, but that’s OK, says Deist. “That’s the difference between free-market capitalism and state capitalism. With state capitalism, there are upsides for the parties involved — but no downsides.�

In the swamp, no one but taxpayers pays for their mistakes.

Politicians routinely promise to change this culture, but once they get to D.C., they lose interest, says Trump. “They go to Washington, something happens — they become weak... I promise this is not going to happen to me.�

I want to believe him. But even if he were an utterly principled man — and I await evidence of that — it’s tough to constantly say “no� to people.

When you’re in Congress, people ask you for money all day. “I need a grant for SWAMP, continued on Page 10

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TOP TEN FILMS

By Jeri Jacquin MilitaryPress

Has it been a year already? Absolutely it has, and here are my Top Ten films of 2016. Of course, being me, I don’t think anyone will be surprised that my choices are spread among many genres. Let us begin with No. 10!

and Yarrow Cheney bring friendship and loyalty wrapped up in slobbery kisses in this animated family film.

OF 2016

7. ‘The Innocents’

10. ‘A Monster Calls’

The story of a young boy dealing with an ill mother, a grandmother who clearly doesn’t understand him, an absent father and a rather large tree! It is a film that questions what it means to be a complex human being and will require lots of tissue. Focus Features deserves every accolade along with director JA Bayona and young actor Lewis MacDouglass.

In the category of unexpected brilliance is Music Box Films and director Anne Fontaine’s film “The Innocents� (“Les Innocentes�). In 1945 Poland, a young doctor befriends a group of nuns who need her help. Behind the walls of the convent are shocking secrets in this story of survival surrounded by a brutal war. Every frame holds an unexpected turn with a stellar cast of amazing actresses. man spirit as Berg brings true stories to musician Sebastian and equally struggling the screen and gives each film heart, soul actress Mia find each other, they share and a deep well of emotion. their dreams of success that might easily rip them apart, but, hey — here’s to the fools who dream right?

6. ‘Trolls’

9. ‘Jackie’

Fox Searchlight Pictures and director Pablo Larrain bring an in-depth look at the death of President John F. Kennedy from a perspective I’ve never seen. Natalie Portman brings her acting skills front and center as the days preceding and after the president’s death are told from Jacqueline Kennedy’s perspective. Every corner of this film is brilliantly done.

Twentieth Century Fox and DreamWorks team up for this absolutely spectacular animated film. From the happiest little creatures to the grumpy Bergen, the “Trolls� story is told with breathtaking animation as Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick sing their way into our hearts.

This is a tip-tapping good time filled with fun, laughter and songs that have already stuck in my head.

4. ‘Sully’

Director Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. Pictures lets Tom Hanks have the pilot’s seat in this true story about Chesley Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles and the landing of a plane on the Hudson River. In this remarkable film, Hank’s performance as Sully proves that calmer heads prevail both in the air and on the ground, especially when there are those looking for someone to blame.

2. ‘Deadpool’

Ryan Reynolds began 2016 for me with such deep and disturbing laughs that I harbor a secret wish for more! Director Tim Miller along with Marvel and 20th Century Fox put on screen a “superhero� who is probably anything but super by most standards! Instead, Wade/Deadpool is a deeply disturbing smart mouth with a line for everything and no real fear because that’s what happens when death is taken off the table.

5. ‘Deepwater Horizon’ & ‘Patriots Day’ 8. ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

Ever wonder what your pets are doing during the day? Well, Universal and Illumination Entertainment have the answers in this colorful, fun and heartwarming look at our furry friends and the mischief being a pet brings. Director Chris Renaud

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Since both films are directed by Peter Berg and star Mark Wahlberg, I’m calling this a double win! “Deepwater Horizon� tells the story of the BP oil rig disaster and the consequences of that event. “Patriots Day� is the story of the Boston Marathon bombing and the hunt for the terrorists.

They are both amazing films about the hu-

3. ‘La La Land’

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone pair up once again, and this time they are ready to sweep us off our feet. Mission accom- 1. ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ plished! Writer/Director Damien ChaHere it is, easily the No. 1 film of 2016 zelle and Lionsgate should bring home the with Director Gareth Edwards and Walt Oscar gold for this film. When struggling Disney Studios taking us all back to a moXXX NJMJUBSZQSFTT DPN t OFXT!NJMJUBSZQSFTT DPN

ment in time. Remember when Leia puts about a boy born on Mars, “Fifty Shades the plans to the Death Star into R2D2? Darker,� “John Wick: Chapter 2� as our faWell, fans of all ages will experience how vorite quiet man takes on more bad guys, that all came to be in this film. In watching “The Lego Batman Movie� — which is one “Rogue One,� fans are transported back I am waiting for.

Also “The Great Wall,� “Patient Zero,� to 1977 and that summer when everyone would unwittingly become part of an icon- “Table 19� and Walt Disney Pictures highic adventure that has become multi-gen- ly anticipated film “Beauty and the Beast.� erational. This is a piece of the “Star Wars� DreamWorks isn’t far behind with their universe that I happily will be seeing again animated offering of “The Boss Baby.� The furious are back with “The Fate of the Fuand again!

Of course, in choosing I could have eas- rious.� “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2� has ily stretched the list to my Top 20, but 10 Groot lovers waiting anxiously as well as is tradition. Instead I will have an Hon- Ridley Scott’s next installment of “Alien: orable Mention category which includes Covenant.�

Jack Sparrow is back with “Pirates of “Zootopia,� “Storks,� “Kubo and the Two Strings,� “Girl on a Train,� “Dr. Strange� the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales� as well as “Hacksaw Ridge� and “Fantastic and so is “The Mummy.� The webbed one Beasts and Where to Find Them.� This has is back with “Spider-man: Homecoming� definitely been a good year for animation! and the streets are covered in apes with There you have it, my list of the Top Ten “War for the Planet of the Apes.� Also refilms of 2016. I expect that maybe a few turning is “Kindsman: The Golden Circle� of these will make it to awards season, but and “Transformers� along with “The Powthen again I don’t base my likes on what er Rangers.�

Let’s not forget those who protect the uniwill win awards. Instead, each of these films brings something that I haven’t seen verse with “Thor: Ragnarok� and “Justice League.� Of course the year will end with in a very long time.

Whether it is stellar comedy in “Dead- the next installment of “Star Wars: Episode pool� (thank you Ryan Reynolds), gor- VIII,� and I’ll be there with bells on!

That’s just a taste of what is to come so geous set design and costuming in “Jackie,� family laughs with “The Secret Life of follow along with MilitaryPress and onPets� and “Trolls,� tales of the human spirit line for reviews and interviews from your like “Sully,� “Deepwater Horizon� and “Pa- favorite stars, film makers and shakers. It triots Day,� unexpected foreign story tell- has been a pleasure bringing the entering of “The Innocents,� love and song in tainment world to you and from our fam“La La Land� or revisiting a galaxy far, far ily to yours Happy Holidays and our best away in “Rogue One� —each is the reason wishes for the New Year!

See you at the movies! we go to the movies!

In the coming year we all wait to see what poster will show up on the local the- Jeri Jacquin is the Movie Maven. For more on ater marquee, and here is just a taste of films and television, go to http://moviemaven. what is to come: “The Space Between Us� homestead.com.

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CHRIS STEVENS’ FIANCÉ WANTS TO GIVE HIM A VOICE

New book tells life of ambassador killed in Benghazi

By Elise Cooper MilitaryPress

If there is any reason to rejoice over the fact Hillary Clinton was not elected president, it is one word: Benghazi. The 3 a.m. phone call came and she did not answer the call. Americans still do not know the truth and facts surrounding her role in this tragic incident.

Lydie M. Denier has just released her book, “A Voice For Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens.â€? Denier, the former fiancĂŠ of Ambassador Stevens and Patricia Smith, the mother of Sean, the information officer in Libya, discussed their feelings about

Lydie Denier, the fiancĂŠ of Ambassador Chris Stevens, has released a book detailing his life and says she wants answers about his death during the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya.

the election, Hillary Clinton and the Beng- ing and in mourning because Clinton was not elected president. She and Patricia unhazi cover-up.

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said, ‘What difference does it make?’ “It does matter because Chris needed a voice, and I am happy to be it. He was always in my heart and I wanted people to get to know him as a great human being,� she said. “In going through his stuff, his mother found some pictures with me.

The letters I have, some of which I published, show him to be a very romantic and thoughtful person. It has been a constant fight to get the story out, and I had to publish it in Canada.�

Denier said she saw emails where Clinton referred to the ambassador as “Sean Stevens,� when asking if she should immediately go public or wait until the next day.

Was she uncaring or ignorant as she mixed up the names of those who died?

She also wonders what happened to Stevens’ journal, since he kept one every day. “I heard his passport, belongings and journal were never given to his family,� Denier said. “I can speculate that someone gave them to the State Department. Who knows what they did with them, possibly burning them. There was also a picture of him taken the day he died where he is standing between two men. I was told those were the two who are responsible for Chris’ death.�

The book has a quote that shows her frustration: “No one seems interested in digging for the facts to learn the truth about what happened to Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty who died tragically and needlessly that day. Instead, they want to obscure the truth to protect a political position ...�

The quote is more applicable since the Wikileaks’ emails have come out. They show how Clinton told the truth to her daughter Chelsea, but not the American people. “I want Americans to understand that Clinton sent him to Benghazi without any security,� Denier said. “She ignored the 600 requests for help. He had been to Benghazi twice before. Even though she knew how dangerous it was, she sent him there because she wanted a presence on Sept. 11. He was to go there in August 2012, but because of the lack of security he and his team cancelled it. The trip was supposed to be postponed until October or November. Chris went there on 9/11 because she directly told him to go.�

She went on to say that “Chris had decided it was way too dangerous and had decided not to finish his term as ambassador and to come home. He was thinking of retiring because he saw a lack of respect within the State Department. Gregory Hicks told me they had tried desperately to get help after receiving the call from Chris that they were under attack. He felt powerless since he could not convince anyone to send help. Probably because this was the real ‘3 a.m. phone call’ and she VOICE, continued on Page 10

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CHARGERS, TELESCO FACE TOUGH DECISIONS CHARGERS REPORT

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ith the Chargers falling to 5–8 following their 28–16 loss to the Carolina Panthers, it is time to look at a few roster changes that could happen in the off-season. Age, injuries and high salaries will contribute to the tough personnel moves General Manager Tom Telesco will be making at the end of this season — no matter where the team plays next year.

There is an old saying that, “The best ability is availability,� meaning no matter how talented you are, if you cannot stay healthy enough to perform on the field you will be cut in favor of someone who can.

Based on salary numbers provided by Spotrac, here is a list of a few players who could become cap casualties in 2017.

Brandon Flowers (CB) — Leading the team in interceptions (3) and passes defended (11) after signing a one-year free agent contract in 2014, the Chargers resigned the former Chiefs Pro Bowler to a four-year deal for $36.4 million prior to the 2015 season. Flowers started 10 of the 11 games last season but missed significant playing time due to knee injuries and a concussion, and he missed the final five games of the year after being placed on “Reserved-Injured� Dec. 12.

This season Flowers has missed a total of seven games as a result of concussions he suffered in week three against the Colts and week 10 against the Dolphins. That totals three concussions over the past two seasons for the 30-year-old cornerback.

According to Spotrac, Flowers contract included an $8 million signing bonus, $20.5 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $9.1 million. This season Flowers will earn a base salary of $7.75 million. Flowers has a cap hit of $9.7 million.

Orlando Franklin (OG) — Signed prior to 2015 to anchor the left guard position,

Cornerback Brandon Flowers leads the Chargers in interceptions this year, but due to injuries and a salary cap, he could be one team member cut during the off-season.

Franklin was one of the top free agents on the market having started 70 of 71 possible games (including the playoffs) in his four seasons with the Denver Broncos. However, Franklin has missed significant playing time over the past two seasons thanks to ankle, knee and concussion issues.

According to Spotrac, Franklin signed a five-year, $36.5 million contract with the San Diego Chargers, including an $8 million signing bonus, $16.5 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $7.3 million. In 2016, Franklin will earn a base salary of $5.5 million and an incentive bonus of $100,000.

He has a cap hit of $7.2 million.

King Dunlap (OT) — Following a stellar 2014 season where he was selected the Chargers’ Lineman of the Year, Dunlap signed four-year deal prior to the 2015 season. Having started all 16 games just once in his eight-year NFL career (2014), injuries sidelined him for much of the 2015 season where he finished just two of the seven games he started. Dunlap missed three games due to a concussion and he was inactive six of the final eight games because of a high-ankle sprain. In March, Dunlap agreed to restructure his contract down from a $4.5 to a $3.3 million guaranteed salary for this season.

Dunlap signed a four-year, $28 million

contract with the Chargers, including a $6.5 million signing bonus, $13 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $7 million. In 2016, Dunlap will earn a base salary of $3.3 million and a roster bonus of $218,750. He has a cap hit of $5,143,750.

Stevie Johnson (WR) — A three-time 1,000-yard receiver during his first seven seasons in the NFL, Johnson signed a three-year deal prior to the 2015 season.

Injuries have plagued Johnson during his two seasons in San Diego — hamstring and groin injuries limited him to just 10 games

and eight starts last season, and after the second day of training camp he was put on “Injury-Reserve� for the 2016 season after suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Johnson signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with San Diego, including a $3 million signing bonus, $3.87 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $3.5 million. In 2016, Johnson will earn a base salary of $2.9 million. He has a cap hit of $3.9 million.

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Government is the problem.’ Ronald Reagan 40th U.S. President Served Jan. 20, 1981 – Jan. 20, 1989

hostages.

Iran releases 52 American

George H.W. Bush

43rd U.S. Vice President Served Jan. 20, 1981 – Jan. 20, 1989

World events

t Iran releases 52 Americans held for 444 days within minutes of Ronald Reagan succeeding Jimmy Carter as the 40th president of the United States on Jan. 20, ending the Iran hostage crisis. t A powerful, magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Athens on Feb. 24, killing 22 people, injuring 400 and destroying several buildings and 4,000 houses.

t Pope John Paul II is shot and nearly killed May 13 by Mehmet Ali A ca, a Turkish gunman who is allegedly on orders from the Soviet KGB to shoot him, as he enters St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City to address a general audience. t The Israeli Air Force destroys Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor June 7, killing 10 Iraqi troops and a French technician. t Egyptian president Anwar Sadat is assassinated Oct. 6 during a parade by army members who belong to the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. Vice President Hosni Mubarak will be elected president a week later.

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t President Reagan is shot in

Simon & Garfunkel perform the Concert in Central Park.

the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel

by John Hinckley, Jr. on March 30. Two police officers and Press Secretary James Brady are also wounded. t Air U.S. Flight 716, from Denver to Gillette, Wyo., collides with a Cessna airplane carrying parachutists April 17. All 13 persons on the airliner were killed, and two of the skydivers died. The rest of the group parachuted to safety. t A jury of architects and sculptors unanimously selects Maya Lin’s design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from 1,421 other entries May 6. t The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report June 5 that five homosexual men in Los Angeles have a rare form of pneumonia seen only in patients with weakened immune systems (the first recognized cases of AIDS). t The first game of paintball is played June 27 in Henniker, N.H. t President Rea-

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gan nominates the first woman, Sandra Day O’Connor, to the Supreme Court of the United States on July 7. t The first 24-hour video music channel MTV (Music Television) is launched Aug. 1. t Simon & Garfunkel perform The Concert in Central Park on Sept. 19, a free concert in New York in front of approximately half a million people. t Luke and Laura marry Nov. 16 on the U.S. soap opera “General Hospital.� It is the highest-rated hour in daytime television history. t President Reagan signs top secret National Security Decision Directive 17 on Nov. 23, authorizing the Central Intelligence Agency to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. t Muhammad Ali loses to Trevor Berbick on Dec. 11 in his last-ever fight.

Technology

t The first DeLorean DMC-12, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland on Jan. 21. t Space Shuttle Columbia with NASA astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen launches April 12, returning to Earth on April 14. It is the first time a manned reusable spacecraft has returned from orbit. t The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter makes its first flight June 18 at Groom Lake (Area 51), NV. t Nintendo releases Donkey Kong on July 9, marking the first Donkey Kong title and Mario title arcade smash hit game. t The original Model 5150 IBM PC (with a 4.77 MHz Intel 8088 processor) is released in the United States on Aug. 12 at a base price of $1,565. t The Boeing 767 airliner makes its first flight Sept. 26.

BORN THIS YEAR: Beyonce Knowles, singer, actress (Sept. 4). Above left: Eli Manning, football player (Jan. 3); Justin Timberlake, singer, actor (Jan. 31); Jessica Alba, actress (April 28); Serena Williams, tennis player (Sept. 26).

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Harris’ remarks generated a lengthy standing ovation from the thousands gathered on a pier across the harbor from where the USS Arizona sank during the 1941 attack. “Today we have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a patriot, to reflect on what it means to be a nation tested by war,� he added, “and to reflect on both of the costs and blessings of liberty.�

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In addition to the players above, Telesco must also decide which of the following players he would like to re-sign next offseason — each will be an unrestricted free agent in 2017.

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The Endzone: Of the 13 unrestricted free agents listed, Ingram’s contract negotiations will be the most interesting.

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Government has no way of knowing which ideas will succeed.

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For taxpayers? Not so much. While the benefits to lobbyists are concentrated, taxpayer costs are diffuse. Solyndra cost each of us a couple bucks. Will you go to Washington to pester your congressman about that? Probably not.

I want to believe Trump when he says he’ll “drain the swamp.� But it’s easier to believe Thomas Jefferson who, with greater eloquence, said, “It’s the natural progress of things for government to gain ground, and liberty to yield.�

Draining the swamp would mean not just taking freebies away from corporations — or needy citizens — but eliminating complex handouts like Obamacare. Candidate Trump said he would repeal Obamacare. Will he? He’s already backed off of that promise, saying he likes two parts of the law — the most expensive parts.

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The question is if Ingram is the type of impact player to command an average base salary in excess of $11 million per year? If one removes Miller’s base salary and compares Ingram to the salaries of Hali, Irvin and Kerrigan, I believe there will be a much better chance of re-signing Ingram. This season Ingram’s base salary is $2,099,559.

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“I have just the thing,� says the barber taking a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer. “Just place this between your cheek and gum.�

The client places the ball in his mouth and the barber proceeds with the closest shave the man has ever experienced. After a few strokes, the client asks in garbled speech, “And what if I swallow it?� “No problem,� says the barber. “Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does.�

Just for Breaking the silence

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Brother John entered the ‘Monastery of Silence’ and the Chief Priest said, “Brother, this is a silent monastery, you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not Honest...

An investment counselor went out on speak until I direct you to do so.�

Brother John lived in the monastery for a her own. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon full year before the Chief Priest said to him: “Brother John, you have been here a she realized she needed an in-house counsel, so she began interviewing young law- year now, you may speak two words.�

Brother John said, “Hard Bed.� yers. “I’m sorry to hear that� the Chief Priest “As I’m sure you can understand,� she said. “We will get started off with one of the first Got a funny joke you want to share? you a better bed.�

The next year, applicants, “in Send it to jokes@militarypress.com. Brother John a business like was called by the this, our personal integrity must be beyond question.� Chief Priest. “You may say another two words Brother John.�

She leaned forward. “Cold Food.� said Brother John, and “Mr. Peterson, are you an *honest* lawthe Chief Priest assured him that the food yer?� “Honest?� replied the job prospect. “Let would be better in the future.

On his third anniversary at the monasme tell you something about honest. Why, I’m so honest that my father lent me fif- tery, the Chief Priest again called Brother teen thousand dollars for my education John into his office. “Two words you may and I paid back every penny the minute I say today.� “I Quit.� said Brother John. tried my very first case.� “It is probably best.� said the Chief “Impressive. And what sort of case was Priest. “All you have done since you got that?�

The lawyer squirmed in his seat and ad- here is complain.� mitted, “He sued me for the money.�

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An efficiency expert concluded his lecA man enters a barbershop for a shave. ture with a note of caution. “You don’t While the barber is foaming him up, he want to try these techniques at home.� “Why not?� asked somebody from the mentions the problems he has getting a Military Press storage 1-4 pg horiz_02-16.pdf 1 audience.

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“I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,� the expert explained. “She made lots of trips between the refrigerator, stove, table and cabinets, often carrying a single item at a time. One day I told her, ‘Hon, why don’t you try carrying several things at once?’� “Did it save time?� the person in the audience asked. “Actually, yes,� replied the expert. “It used to take her 20 minutes to make breakfast. Now I do it in seven.�

Three hymns

A pastor explained to his congregation that the church was in need of some extra money, so he asked them to consider being more than generous. He offered that whoever gave the most would

be able to pick three hymns.

After the offering plates were passed about the church, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had graciously offered a $1,000 bill. He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he’d like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate.

A very quiet, elderly, saintly lady in the back of the church shyly raised her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front, so she slowly she made her way towards him.

The pastor told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much, and in thanks he asked her to pick out three hymns.

Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation. She pointed to the three most handsome men in the church and said, “I’ll take him and him and him.�

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Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question.

St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They just made a movie about it.�

The teacher answered quickly, “That would be the Titanic.� St. Peter let him through the gate.

St. Peter turned to the garbage man and, figuring Heaven didn’t *really* need all the odors that this guy would bring with him, decided to make the question a little harder: “How many people died on the ship?�

Fortunately for him, the trash man had just seen the movie. “1,228,� he answered. “That’s right! You may enter.�

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