Last Sunday I listened to a wonderful sermon delivered by Rev. Charles Stanley out of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. I usually try to use words in more of a tongue-in-cheek style but it is Christmas so allow me a few sentences of a more [...]
Christmas Eve, so just a few words
Posted by penus on Saturday, December 24, 2011
More about → Christmas Eve, so just a few words
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Healthy
Posted by penus on Friday, December 23, 2011
The Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle As a FamilyThe importance of living a healthy lifestyle for maintaining general good health and preventing chronic diseases has been well established. A healthy lifestyle is quite [...]
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Urgently needing funds for Bella
Posted by penus on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bella needs to go to the Gold Coast Equine Hospital to have an abdominal ultrasound and liver biopsy. This is going to cost $500. If you can help with a tax deductible donation please do, we currently need all of the help [...]
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A worthy idea, but is America ready?
Posted by penus on Thursday, December 15, 2011
The more I think about it the more I wonder if banning cell phone use within the confines of an automobile would actually make the roads safer. We have grown so accustomed to being able to instantly address issues that arise. Within minutes we take care [...]
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Gympie Project
Posted by penus on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thanks to the number of amazing people who donated $800 all together we have rescued two beautiful horses from the Gympie dogger sales. Both horses were bid on only by meat buyers and are both now safe and happy at our new [...]
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Melodrama Demeans Truth
Posted by penus on Monday, December 12, 2011
My grandmother once told me that there is no pain like that of losing a child from an unforeseen ailment. If such is the case then I cannot imagine what it must feel like to lose a child to his or her own doing because that child sought escape from the [...]
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Maryland's Quiet Winter Wonderland
Posted by penus on Saturday, December 10, 2011
In summer's wake comes the stillness. The masses have retreated back to their routines, which do not involve driving to the ocean and tying up traffic all along eastbound Route 50. Colder breezes bringing their chill from the north inspire hibernation. [...]
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Making your tummy warm since 1958 but now it's trying to kill you!
Posted by penus on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Fear the noodle!Instant noodle soups have gained sudden notoriety, because apparently NPR's Planet Money couldn't find any other news fit to report on, because said delicious treats pose a potential threat to hungry people.When will the sensationalism [...]
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Rahm says you play you pay...now stop crying about it
Posted by penus on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Some residents of Chicago are up in arms over the 'nickel and dime' increases that are to result from Mayor Emanuel's new budget. The Mayor could have taken the easy way out and just raised taxes across the board. What is he supposed to do to try and [...]
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Pin ups launch calendar to help save ponies
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Based in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Save A Horse Australia (SAHA) Horse Rescue & Sanctuary fosters unwanted, neglected, abused and slaughter-bound horses, rehabilitating them and adopting them out under life time adoption [...]
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I'd do it all over again tomorrow...or maybe the day after
Posted by penus on Monday, November 28, 2011
Before the game even started I was threatened. I was threatened with a four-hour tailgate, unlimited chicken tenders, a case of Victoria beer on ice, and plates of chocolate-iced brownies. In my past I have never been known for my stamina when it comes [...]
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Health Insurance
Posted by penus on Saturday, November 19, 2011
How To Save on Health InsuranceWith health care costs soaring through the roof, the cost of health insurance premiums are increasing as well. Health insurance is a necessity, however, when you consider the costs of one visit [...]
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The Downward Spiral Continues
Posted by penus on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Traffic has come to a standstill on one of the busiest streets in Chicago. Southbound Michigan Avenue has been shut down by those who wish to Occupy Wall Street. People sit in their cars and tap their steering wheels in frustration. They clench their [...]
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Our Gympie Project
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We will be heading to the Gympie Dogger Sale on the 10th of December to rescue two unwanted horses who would otherwise go to the knackery. If you could help with a donation to go towards the purchase of these horses that [...]
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Am I Barrel Aging Too?
Posted by penus on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Over the years my friends and acquaintances have chided me for having no palette when it comes to choosing beer for any and all occasions. While packing for a NASCAR race in Charlotte, NC my boss handed me a hundred dollar bill with the one condition [...]
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Sampy Update
Posted by penus on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sampy has had his nerve blocks and it has been established that he is lame in his fetlock / pastern area. It was good to see him trotting around without even a sign of lameness. He will now have xrays to see what’s causing [...]
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Some Beautiful Photos
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Some professional photos of our Sanctuary and Rescue Horses. If you would like to buy one of our charity calendar's please email saveahorseaustralia@yahoo.com.au They are only $23 including postage.Benji - Bianca Newting [...]
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