KEEPING KIDS INNOCENT

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 15-Feb-2008 Edition
by Dr Bill Maier

"KEEPING KIDS INNOCENT"

Here's one of my biggest worries -- how am I going to keep my kids
from some of the corrupting influences in our sex-saturated culture?
If you're a parent of young kids, I'm sure you worry about the same thing.

It seems you can't turn on the TV without being assaulted by profanity,
violence and sexual images. Even many so-called "family shows" aren't safe to watch
with your kids. And a lot of secular music these days has reached an all-time low
on the morality scale.

So, what is a parent to do?

First of all, we need to pay attention. It's naive to think that our kids aren't affected
by what they see and hear.

Our first job as parents is to monitor what they're watching and listening to.
Young kids should never be allowed to flip through TV channels or surf the Internet
without supervision.

And finally, we need to talk to our kids about making wise choices and developing character.

"Connecting Points" with Teens

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 14-Feb-2008

By Dr Bill Maier

 

 

"Connecting Points" with Teens

 

Teens today are being bombarded with mixed messages. Often, culture is telling them

one thing while their parents are telling them another. As parents, we want to help them

through these trying, confusing times. But what is the best way to do it? Author Josh McDowell

encourages parents to focus on what he calls three key “connecting points” in our relationship

with teenagers.

 

Point number one is affirmation. Let your children know that you understand their struggles.

Ask them: “How are you doing today? What’s going on in your world?” and then listen.

 

Point two is acceptance. Make sure your children know that you love them unconditionally,

no matter what. Accept them for who they are, not how they perform.

 

Point three is appreciation. Look for ways to express and tell them how proud you are to be their parents.

Encourage them by saying: “You did a great job on that,” or “Good effort! You’ll get it next time.”

 

These connecting points are critical elements to a good relationship with our teens.

Fantastic Machine

THIS IS AWESOME & MIND-BOGGLING!!!

Turn on your speakers. Enjoy.

 

This incredible machine was built as a collaborative effort between the

Robert M. Trammell Music Conservatory and the Sharon Wick School of Engineering

at the University of Iowa.

 

Amazingly, 97% of the machines components came from John Deere Industries

and Irrigation Equipment of Bancroft Iowa, yes, farm equipment!

 

It took the team a combined 13,029 hours of set-up, alignment, calibration,

and tuning before filming this video but as you can see it was WELL worth the effort.

 

It is now on display in the Matthew Gerhard Alumni Hall at the University

and is already slated to be donated to the Smithsonian.

British English vs Gapore English

Who says our English is teruk? Just see below.

Ours is simple, short, concise, straight-to-point, effective, etc.

 

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS

Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size,

but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Asian: No Stock.

 

RETURNING A CALL

Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?

Asian: Hello, who page?

 

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me. I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?

Asian: S-kew me.

 

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY

Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Asian: No-need, lah.

 

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Asian: (pointing the door) can ar?

 

WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Asian: Don't be shy, lah!

 

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.

Asian: Where got?

 

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Asian: Don't want la...

 

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from,

but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Asian: You mad, ah?

 

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE

Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.

Asian: Shut up lah!

 

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU

Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?

Asian: See what, see what?

 

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION

Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Asian: Die-lah!!

 

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Asian: Wat happen??? Why like that???

 

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG

Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you…

Asian: Like that also don't know how to do!!!

 

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY

Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me?

Asian: Celaka u!

Diet, diet...

Can you keep your diet?

Geography Lessons

Geography lessons to take note of.

 

 

GEOGRAPHY OF WOMEN

 

Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa -- half discovered, half wild,

naturally beautiful with fertile soil.

 

Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe – well-developed and open to

trade, especially for someone with cash.

 

Between 31 and 35, a woman is like India --  very hot, relaxed and

convinced of her own beauty.

 

Between 36 and 40, a woman is like France -- gently aging but still warm

and a desirable place to visit.

 

Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain -- with a glorious and

an all-conquering past.

 

Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Yugoslavia -- lost the war and

haunted by past mistakes.

 

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Russia -- very wide with borders now

unpatrolled.

 

After 70, she becomes Tibet -- wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past

and the wisdom of the ages… only those with an adventurous spirit

and a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

 

 

GEOGRAPHY OF MEN

 

Between 1 and 70, a man is like the USA. Ruled by a dick.

Who Is It?

While visiting India, George Bush is invited to tea with Abdul Kalam.

He asks Kalam what his leadership philosophy is. He says that,

it is to surround himself with intelligent people.

 

Bush asks how he knows if they're intelligent.

"I do so by asking them the right questions," says the Kalam.

 

"Allow me to demonstrate."

 

Bush watches as Kalam phones Manmohan Singh and says,

"Mr. Prime Minister, please answer this question: your mother has a child,

and your father has a child, and this child is not your brother or sister.

Who is it?"

 

Manmohan immediately responds, "It's me, Sir!"

 

"Correct! Thank you and good-bye, sir," says Kalam.

 

He hangs up and says, "Did you get that, Mr. Bush?"

Bush nods: "Yes, Mr.President. Thanks a lot. I'll definitely be using that!"

 

Bush, upon returning to Washington, decides he'd better put

Condoleeza Rice to the test.

 

Bush summons her to the White House and says,

"Condoleeza, I wonder if you can answer a question for me."

 

"Why, of course, sir. What's on your mind?"

 

Bush poses the question: "Uhh, your mother has a child,

and your father has a child, and this child is not your brother or your sister.

Who is it?"

 

Rice was puzzled and finally asks, "Can I think about it and get back to you?"

Bush agrees, and Rice leaves.

 

Rice immediately calls a meeting of senior senators,

and they puzzle over the question for several hours,

but nobody can come up with an answer.

 

Finally, in desperation, Rice calls Colin Powell and explains the problem.

 

"Mr. Powell, your mother has a child, and your father has a child,

and this child is not your brother or your sister. Who is it?"

 

Powell answers immediately, "It's me, of course!"

 

Much relieved, Rice rushes back to the White House, finds George Bush,

and exclaims, "I know the answer, sir! I know who it is! It's our Colin Powell!"

 

And Bush replies in disgust, "Wrong, it's Manmohan Singh!"

The Translator...

Ever come across this kind of translator?

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Quite extraordinary murals, eh…

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Why Men Shouldn't Do Any Baby-sitting!!!

When men do the babysitting… this is one thing that can happen…

Why Bother Getting Married?

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 14-Feb-2008 Edition
by Dr Bill Maier

Why Bother With Marriage?

Why bother getting married when living together is so much easier?

That's what a lot of couples are asking today. It may seem like a good alternative,
but the reality is that most couples who cohabit don't stay together for long.

In fact, research shows that they have a 46-per-cent greater chance of breaking up.

We could debate the wisdom of living together before marriage.

The truth is that marriage holds people together during tough times.
People who have made the commitment are much less likely to dump their partner.

Marriage also provides stability for children. When kids know that their parents
are married they grow up with a greater sense of security. Marriage not only makes
for a healthier couple but also happier children.

The bottom line is: It just makes sense.

A Smart Boy!

(See if you get the same answers... unless your imagination runs wild…)

A first-grade teacher was having trouble with one of her students.

Teacher: “What is your problem?”

Boy: “I'm too smart for the first-grade. My sister is in the third-grade and

I'm smarter than she is. I think I should be in the third-grade, too.”

The teacher took the boy to the principal's office. While the boy waited in

the outer office, the teacher explained to the principal what the situation was.

The principal told her that he would give the boy a test and if he failed to answer

any of his questions he was to go back to the first-grade and behave. She agreed.

The boy was brought in and the conditions were explained to him and he agreed

to take the test.

Principal: “What is 3 x 3?”

Boy: “9.”

Principal: “What is 6 x 6?”

Boy: “36”

And so it went with every question the principal thought a third-grade should know.

"I think the boy can go to the third-grade", said the principal. The teacher said she had some

of her own questions to ask. The principal and the boy agreed.

Teacher: “What is it that a cow has four and I have only two?”

Boy: (after a moment) “Legs.”

Teacher: “What is in your pants that you have but I do not have?”

Boy: “Pockets.”

Teacher: “What starts with a C and ends with a T, is hairy, oval, delicious and contains thin whitish liquid?”

Boy: “Coconut.”

Teacher: “What goes in hard and pink then comes out soft and sticky?”

The principal's eyes opened really wide and before he could stop the answer, the boy was already answering.

Boy: “Bubblegum.”

Teacher: “What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?”

The principal's eyes opened really wide and before he could stop the answer...

Boy: “Shake hands.”

Teacher: “Now I will ask some ‘Who am I’ sort of questions, okay?”

Boy: “Yep.”

Teacher: “You stick your poles inside me. You tie me down to get me up. I get wet before you do.”

Boy: “Tent.”

Teacher: “A finger goes in me. You fiddle with me when you're bored. The best man always has me first.”

The Principal was looking restless, a bit tense and took one large vodka peg…

Boy: “Wedding Ring.”

Teacher: “I come in many sizes. When I'm not well, I drip. When you blow me, you feel good.”

Boy: “Nose.”

Teacher: “I am a stiff shaft. My tip penetrates. I come with a quiver.”

Boy: “Arrow.”

Teacher: “What word starts with an 'F' and ends in 'K' that means lot of heat and excitement?”

Boy: “Firetruck.”

Teacher: “What word starts with an 'F' and ends in 'K' and if you don't get it you have to use your hand?”

Boy: “Fork.”

Teacher : “What is it that all men have one. It is longer for some men than for others.

The pope doesn't use his. Normally a man gives it to his wife after they're married?”

Boy: “SURNAME.”

The principal breathed a sigh of relief and said to the teacher,

"Send this Boy to the University. I got the last ten questions wrong myself!"