December 26, 2012 at 10:27PM

Soft kitty, warm kitty Little ball of fur. Justin Taylor

December 26, 2012 at 01:26AM

Every passing minute, is a chance to turn it all around. Justin Taylor

December 24, 2012 at 09:44PM

I may as well say Merry and Happy Christmas to all and then add a few extra ways for a few friends either visiting, living or stationed in other countries... First, NO list is complete without some Tagalog to my Friends in the Philippines ▬ Philippines: Maligayang Pasko ▬ I can't forget my Irish Friends: Nollaig Shona Dhuit ▬ To my Friends in Japan: Merii Kurisumasu ▬ To our Icelandic Friends: Gleðileg Jól ▬ To my Spanish Friends: Feliz Navidad ▬ French and French Canada: Joyeux Noël ▬ Middle East: Milad Mubarak ▬ Know anyone in Afghanistan, just say: De Christmas akhtar de bakhtawar au newai kal de mubarak sha ▬ How about Iraq: Idah Saidan Wasanah Jadidah ▬ Arabic: I'd Miilad Said Oua Sana Saida ▬ Israel: Mo'adim Lesimkha ▬ Korea: Sung Tan Chuk Ha ▬ Albania: Gézuar Krishlindjet ▬ Greece: Eftihismena Christougenna ▬ Croatia: Sretan Bozic ▬ South Africa: Geseënde Kersfees ▬ Dutch: Zalig Kerstfeest ▬ Of course my German Friends: Frohliche Weihnachten No matter how you say it or what words you use... Have a Wonderful Day... and Merry Christmas to all.... and to ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!! Justin Taylor

December 24, 2012 at 07:42PM

Have you ever quickly rented a movie, and since the movie you wanted wasn't there, just grabbed another one... only to remember AFTER you had already rented it, that you already saw the movie... in fact the very LAST time you rented a movie!! Yeah... feeling a little stupid at that wasted movie rental. Justin Taylor

December 24, 2012 at 03:28PM

"The power of the sword, say the minority..., is in the hands of Congress. My friends and countrymen, it is not so, for The powers of the sword are in the hands of the yeomanry of America from sixteen to sixty. The militia of these free commonwealths, entitled and accustomed to their arms, when compared with any possible army, must be tremendous and irresistible. Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom. Congress has no power to disarm the militia. Their swords and every terrible implement of the soldier are the birthright of Americans. The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments but where, I trust in God, it will always remain, in the hands of the people." The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788. Justin Taylor

December 22, 2012 at 09:40PM

Parental Guidance... the movie starts on Christmas Day!! I went and saw it tonight and it's very, very funny. Completely makes fun of the NEW AGE way of raising kids... while also show, that parents, all parents, make mistakes. But it's about communication, listening and most importantly, just being there for your children. Billy Crystal and Bette Middler make AWESOME Grandparents, while Marissa Tormei is a funny, obsessive, neurotic, not wanting to admit her parents might be right about some things, mom. Despite the way some of the kids act, being WAY over the top and just out there, it's not far off from how some kids are in this day and age, and how so many let them get away with just about anything, because they are so afraid of just saying NO!! Funny film that you can watch with your children... great family film... worth seeing if you want a good comedy this Christmas break. Justin Taylor

December 21, 2012 at 09:37PM

From a friends post. Too bad people with closed minds will somehow negate this or any other fact. Examples of gun-free zones that a GOOD guy with a gun reduced thte deaths by being able to take out shooter before more lives were taken. I believe this is called Checks and Balances. -- Mayan Palace Theater, San Antonio, Texas, this week: Jesus Manuel Garcia shoots at a movie theater, a police car and bystanders from the nearby China Garden restaurant; as he enters the movie theater, guns blazing, an armed off-duty cop shoots Garcia four times, stopping the attack. Total dead: Zero. -- Winnemucca, Nev., 2008: Ernesto Villagomez opens fire in a crowded restaurant; concealed carry permit-holder shoots him dead. Total dead: Two. (I'm excluding the shooters' deaths in these examples.) -- Appalachian School of Law, 2002: Crazed immigrant shoots the dean and a professor, then begins shooting students; as he goes for more ammunition, two armed students point their guns at him, allowing a third to tackle him. Total dead: Three. -- Santee, Calif., 2001: Student begins shooting his classmates -- as well as the "trained campus supervisor"; an off-duty cop who happened to be bringing his daughter to school that day points his gun at the shooter, holding him until more police arrive. Total dead: Two. -- Pearl High School, Mississippi, 1997: After shooting several people at his high school, student heads for the junior high school; assistant principal Joel Myrick retrieves a .45 pistol from his car and points it at the gunman's head, ending the murder spree. Total dead: Two. -- Edinboro, Pa., 1998: A student shoots up a junior high school dance being held at a restaurant; restaurant owner pulls out his shotgun and stops the gunman. Total dead: One. By contrast, the shootings in gun-free zones invariably result in far higher casualty figures -- Sikh temple, Oak Creek, Wis. (six dead); Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. (32 dead); Columbine High School, Columbine, Colo. (12 dead); Amish school, Lancaster County, Pa. (five little girls killed); public school, Craighead County, Ark. (five killed, including four little girls). All these took place in gun-free zones, resulting in lots of people getting killed -- and thereby warranting inclusion in the Mother Jones study. If what we care about is saving the lives of innocent human beings by reducing the number of mass public shootings and the deaths they cause, only one policy has ever been shown to work: concealed-carry laws. On the other hand, if what we care about is self-indulgent grandstanding, and to he** with dozens of innocent children being murdered in cold blood, try the other policies. Justin Taylor

December 17, 2012 at 11:13AM

I thought this was highly appropriate and something everyone should read, since these are not my words, but the words of someone who does understand losing a child to extreme gun violence. =========================================== Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript: "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers." "The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart. "In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent." "I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy-it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. "I wrote a poem that expresses my feelings best. This was written way before I knew I would be speaking here today:" Your laws ignore our deepest needs, Your words are empty air. You've stripped away our heritage, You've outlawed simple prayer. Now gunshots fill our classrooms, And precious children die. You seek for answers everywhere, And ask the question "Why?" You regulate restrictive laws, Through legislative creed. And yet you fail to understand, That God is what we need! "Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, soul, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and reek havoc. Spiritual influences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws." Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts. Political posturing and restrictive legislation are not the answers. The young people of our nation hold the key. There is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be squelched! We do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy television evangelists spewing out verbal religious garbage. We do not need more million dollar church buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored. We do need a change of heart and a humble acknowledgment that this nation was founded on the principle of simple trust in God!" "As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, He did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!" Justin Taylor

December 12, 2012 at 04:44PM

A little known worthless fact... if you are reading this, then today 12-12-12 will be the last Triple digit repeat date that you will ever see/experience/live through... since it wont happen again, until next Century. So enjoy it while it lasts!! Justin Taylor

December 11, 2012 at 11:33PM

My heart goes out to those here locally, or just down the road rather, that were affected by the shooting in the mall... Reports are that 3 people are dead, including the gunman and one in critical condition, but it sounds as though she should be fine... However, with over 10K shoppers in the mall, and over a million square feet of space...plus an automatic weapon of some sort it seems...it could have been so, so, so much worse. Thankfully either the shooter was a horrible shot or he was highly focused on his victims, either way, thankfully it wasn't much worse. But I'm still hearing more about it as the local news is plastered with it, and I expect over the next week or two we will continue to hear more. Justin Taylor

December 10, 2012 at 10:31PM

I just got home from watching The Hobbit! Excellent movie, but there are those that wont like it and those that have too many expectations. It is pretty funny, yet has lots of adventure and seems to spend a portion of the beginning of the movie really targeting the younger audience. I heard a lot of people say, 7 or 8 out of 10... and I'd give it an 8... I am easier to please that some people, as I enjoy watching movies and watch them for what the are, as I take into account the overall scope of the story. Lots of amazing cinematography, and some fantastic special effects, as one would expect. It laid a nice foundation to not only The Hobbit, but also with everything in LOTR. Well worth seeing. Justin Taylor