enduring

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An unplanned catch damaged a Texas fishing boat and left the captain with an amazing story about a 375 - pound shark that didn't get away.
Jason Kresse told the Associated Press it was "unreal" to seean 8-foot mako shark jump into his 25-foot boat and flop around for hours before dying.
A forklift was used to unload the shark Monday when the boat docked at Freeport, 55 miles south of Houston.
Kresse and two crewmen were fishing for red-snapper, 50 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. He says fish guts were dumped into the water and the shark apparently went into a frenzy, launching itself into the boat.
Nobody was hurt.
The shark will be displayed at a seaport company.

energy rebates

The 2011 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. (after idnight) on Saturday May 28, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday May 30 (Memorial Day)
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
Air conditioners priced at $6,000. or less
Refrigerators priced at $2,000. or less
Ceiling fans
Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
Clothes washers*
Dishwashers
Dehumidifiers
Programable thermostats**
*Because most dryers use similar amounts of energy, ENERGY STAR does not label clothes dryers.
**ENERGY STAR specification of programmable thermostats was suspended on December 31, 2009; however, any existing stock of ENERGY STAR labeled programmable thermostats offered for sale by retailers is still eligible for the exemption.
----------There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption certificate is not required.

What the critics say. . . . . . . .

Motor Trend The Fisher Karma is a "genuinely unique proposition" - a plug-in-rechargeable-gas-electric hybrid with a "jaw-slackening design manifesto" It can travel 50 miles as an electric vehicle and another 260 miles on gasoline, and a solar-cell roof extends its annual cost-free range up to 200 miles. Weighing a hefty 4,100 pounds it doesn't have much "sizzle" in fuel-saving Stealth mode, but in Sprot mode this EV "gets genuinally frisky" - and still delivers an estimated 67 mpg.
Car and Driver The Karma delivers "sexy design stirred with a heap of sustainability" Two rear-axe;-mounted electric generators provide propulsion, supplemented by a 260-hp gas engine sourced by General Motors. The four-door exterior is stunning, and the four-seat interior is "elegantly tailored" with "lovely custom touches" By any standard this is " a beautiful luxurious machine." 2012 Fisher Karma Price $95,900
You should count it as a bonus that the Fisher Karma also "goes easy on the guilt."

a dictionary

Dumbwaiter - One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
Verbal - able to whine in words.
Show off - a child who is more talented than yours.
Independent - How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.
Family Planning - The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.
Full name - What you call your child when you're mad at him.
Feedback - The inevitable result when your baby doesn't appreciated the strained carrots.
For syrup, in a small saucepan combine the cream 1/4 c (whipping) brown sugar 3 TBS, butter 2TBS, cherries 1TBS dried cherries, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes> Remove from heat - stir in vanilla 1/4 tsp. serve with cherry granola french toast.

storage guide

FOOD
Fresh Fruit: Sort to remove injured fruit before storing. Refrigerate ripe tomatoes, apples, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, kumquats, tanerines, peaches, apricots, cherries, grapes, pears, plums, and rhubarb in a loosely covered container or perforated moisture-vaporproof bag to reduce wilting and drying. Store bananas, melons, avacados, and pineapple at cool room temperature. Store berries dry in the refrigerator, wash before serving.
To ripen fruit place in a well-ventilated area at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight. Tomatoes, peaches, bananas, avacados, pears, and plums can be ripened. Refrigerate ripened fruit, except bananas, till ready to use.
Dried fruit, nuts: Store dried fruit in tightly closed container at room temperature. Nuts, will keep longer if refrigerate in tightly covered containers. Unshelled and unsalted nuts stay fresher.

Did you know..........

K rations During the Second World War, the army relied on K rationsfor their emergency nutritional field rations. The K stood for the man who invented the portable meals, biologist Ancel Keys.
Girls' names Those thinking of giving their baby girl a name that starts with T might want to consider "Tabitha" from the Greek meaning gazella. Another possibility is "Trixie" from the Latin, it's a variation of Beatrix meaning "she who makes others happy"
Night Vision Their very large pupils make it possible for owls to have good night vision. The zebra is another creature with night vision that matches an owl's.
Interesting word: Here's an interesting word: fogdog. It's that shaft of light that shines through a break in the fog.
---lighter side ----All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

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Can You Believe ----An anti-smoking group in Minnesota became so militant 3 state lawmakes resigned from their board. One lawmaker suggested the group should give gants to restaurants and bar owners for ventilation systems instead of funding groups with a tobacco vendetta.
A lawmaker with a since of justice how refreshing.
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