So I have been reading through my last post and it's so full of mistakes and dead ends.I would like to offer up an excuse but I don't have one.Basically I need an editor.My knowledge of writing the English language is flaky at best, I am never sure at what point to input punctuation, I also although actually being pretty good at spelling do tend to misspell the same words over and over and althoug
I had a discussion the other day with a client of mine, and it made me think about one thing, a very common thing when people are trying to change their habits and for instance start eating healthy and get in shape. You know what that common thing is?Excuses! Ever heard of it before? =)I would like to share an excerpt from the Burn Fat at Home program.People find it hard to start a new exercise pr
In the spirit of Thanksgiving around the corner, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin pardoned a turkey. However, during her turkey-themed interview, the cameraman catches a poor turkey being slaughtered in the background (which Palin appears not to notice) in the now-infamous video. Well, funny man David Letterman’s “Top Ten” list Monday gave Palin’s excuses for the [...]
Enough with the excuses already. Enough with the whining. Just man up and stop being lazy.That would be my inner monologue as I pushed and prodded myself to take a run in 30 degree weather yesterday. My inner monologue as...
“The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life.” Brian Tracy
If you haven’t already the post “Why Are You the Way You Are?” I encourage you to read it right now. It is the [...]
10. It’s Isaac Newton’s birthday. 9. I couldn’t decide whether i is the square root of -1 or i are the square root of -1. 8. I accidently divided by 0 and my paper burst into flames. 7. It’s stuck inside a Klein bottle. 6. I could only get arbitrarily close to my textbook. 5. I had too much pi and got sick. 4. Someone already published it, so I didn’t
When I was a child, each of my friends wanted to play, sports and games after school. Going out to a ball or running in circles could be fun, and we will never be an excuse not to play. Today I was with errands then noticed I had not in my personal workout in. I had to fetch children from one class after school and could not be a second late in picking them up. I had less than 25 minutes to in my
Are you or your family member a victim of guardianship or conservatorship abuse that has attempted to receive justice for the unjust acts committed against you and your family? When seeking restitution, has every person you contacted refused to help? It is an old song, out of tune, but still on their list of greatest hitsHere are the top ten excuses as reported to the National Association to Stop
1) Dr. Hotlove? Weeeellll, is my doctor, seriously. He usually text me at night, when he tell me about my medical results.What about the name? aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…….well, he’s american.Now, give me my phone back!
2) Of course i didn’t forgot when your birthday is, but i found this nice postcard and i couldn’t stay my hand from [...]
This video shows dentists talking about all the excuses they hear about why people don't floss! It's pretty funny...I'm sure you have been caught trying to use one of these excuses before!For a quick and easy way to floss, check out brytonpick.com!
Rashid Khalidi and Obama:The LA Times Hidden VideoThe Evolving Excuse-Mongering of the LA TimesWhy won't the LA Times release the video it has of Barack Obama attending, what one report called, a "Jew Bash" for former PLO spokesman and present Columbia professor, Rashid Khalidi?The LA Times has had a week trying out a variety of excuses, before finally settling on one that--they hope--will take so
This is my first post in several months. I really have no excuse...The dog licked my keyboard, my internet access was limited, I was stuck in traffic for 5 months...Does it help that I've still been reading your blogs religiously? Oh well.We've had some crazy times at work that have inspired the following little list of advice nuggets for potential patients and their families:1) If you have ast
by: Laurie Meade
Wannabe writers, are full of excuses as to why they aren’t writing yet. Many of these excuses can be changed to proactive statements with a mere switch in attitude and perspective.
How many times have you read an article, and said to yourself, “I could have written this.” Well, why don’t you?
It [...]
I heard the biggest cop out today by one of my coworkers today as to why she isn't trying lose weight. It started when she seen me eating a Lean Cuisine dinner at my desk. We had a conversation about my diet and my progress and then she sat down. She sits in the cube right next to mine so I could hear her talking with another one of my coworkers. She said that its different when a woman wants to l
Ohhh. My poor neglected blog. The place where I once wrote deep and profound thoughts, or you know posted pictures and talked about my kids, has now become as place where in a rare free moment I scribble something down about being drunk. Which, I've actually never been drunk, and can only assume that nursing in the middle of the night with a migraine feels like a hangover. (if any of you would
This had to pop up sooner or later, what with my making fun of whiny heavy people who are only heavy through their own lack of will power (and I can say that, as I've had to jump back on the diet bandwagon myself because of some poor diet choices - damn you, Hershey's Kisses in 5 billion flavors). So, I've compiled a list of all the derailed diet excuses that I can and will laugh at if I hear you
By: Heather Seitz
Rather than talk about a “real estate” issue this week, per se… I want to address the topic of taking action and getting started - and being accountable.
I’m going to warn you that this might be a little hard, but I’m getting tired of all the “poor me” stuff going on out there. [...]
Everyone has a busy schedule, and the most common excuse for not exercising is, “I don’t have enough time.”
Well, that isn’t an excuse anymore.
You do have time. How about when you’re watching TV? Or when you’re taking a quick break from the computer? Or when you wake up?
We plan, we schedule, we work, we cook, we do chores, we care for family and friends, but when do we have time to
So we have all heard the excuses. "I'm not ready to settle down", "I haven't found the right girl/guy yet", "I don't have that connection with her/him". WHATEVER. I dont listen to that crap nor do I believe any of it. Yesterday my friends and I met up at Hooters (I have pictures below) and we were talking about love. Of course, I get made fun of all the time beca
Excuses
by Derek Hanisch, RTF Staff Writer
How many times do we use our circumstances as an excuse? We can get a Biblical example by looking at Moses, and how when God wanted him to lead the Israelites to freedom he responded with: “I can’t, I have speech problems.” Moses used his circumstances, his speech problem, whatever [...]
I have been the worst blogger ever! But I have an excuse. Actually, two.Excuse #1.) I am moving house in oh, less than two weeks. And pretty much nothing is packed. Eep.Excuse #2.) I have a whole bunch of really wonderful shows coming up in the next two months...and I need to be sewing my plush butt off! (Just added Craftland to that list. Eep!)Anyway! Two new Chickenpants!Introducing:Mario Ninjap
A few days ago, Jennifer Lopez was forced to back out of the Project Runway finale, where she was set to guest judge, because she had a “foot injury”.
“But Taylor!” You may be saying “You’re writing style is so witty and different from all the other gossip sites around! You are so clever!”. And [...]
O concerto dos Nirvana nesta série MTV Unplugged terá sido certamente o mais mediático, o maior sucesso comercial e o que mais tinta fez correr, mas outros houve de grande qualidade, onde outros projectos tiveram oportunidade de mostrar que por detrás de sons crús e pesados havia uma série de grandes canções. Um dos meus favoritos é o dos Alice in Chains, também eles originários de Seat
OK, readers, time for a confession: this blog has been absolutely my last priority lately, and I’m sorry. I’ve found typos in dozens of my articles, just because I didn’t take enough time originally to read over what I was writing. And, you probably noticed, the quality of the content’s been a little lacking, too. [...]
Finding excuses not to exercise is easy. The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers ways to overcome common barriers with some creativity, flexibility and a different mindset. Here’s a sample:
Excuse: I don’t have time to exercise.
– Schedule exercise in your day as you would an appointment. If you wait to find time, [...]
Having Your Leg Pulled?
It was supposed to go as planned. But then you got a call, or an email, or worst of all, nothing.
Excuses are easier to give than take.
This is not a black & white issue… What if someone ‘forgot’ to send you their most recent picture (post-op?) until the day of your 1st [...]
Haile Gebreselassie, the name, is synonymous with marathon.
Consistency, focus, grit and ultimately winning would make this athlete a world wide hero and a huge phenomenon in his home country of Ethiopia.
After watching the Beijing marathon competition, i couldn’t help but wonder how the competition would have played out with Haile Gebreselassie in the mix.
Haile had decided not com
Schedule phone calls to any phone with web site getmooh (get me out of here). The idea behind this webapp, as the name suggests, is that you can schedule a call to give yourself an excuse to get out of an awkward situation or mind-numbing meeting. You can choose from one of dozens of pre-recorded [...]
Do you know what is free education exactly is? It is subsidized education, which is provided free for students. You do not have to cover the tuition fees at all. Free education is different in all the countries.
Some countries have free primary education, and some other types of the compulsory education are also free. In [...]
Nine Excuses For Ending A Long Distance Relationship
Your making me relive a bad experience at correspondence school.
I think pen pals with benefits is a better way to go.
With the current price of g...
When you are a smoker, it is very easy to believe that smoking is the answer to all your problems, and to find reasons for why you smoke. When you are unable to concentrate, you are convinced that you will be able to focus when you light up a cigarette. When someone irritates you, you think that you will feel more relaxed when you light up a cigarette. When first you become a nonsmoker, everything
By now you know how much we harp on commenting on blogs. Not only is it easy to do, but it’s absolutely, positively the best free form of marketing for yourself and your website - and a great way to gain a backlink (in most cases) in the search engines to your website link.
And now, [...]
Indian are known for the far-stretched excuses.And being an Indian,i also have thosegenes to make, sometimes silly & sometimes clever excuses.Here is my 1st excuse.we had a mock exam on this sunday.but i couldn't give it as i was feeling lazy on sunday.so when my teacher asked about my absence.I said " sir, I couldn't find the keys of my bike on time.That's why i couldn't reach the venue OF EXAM".
Hey gang. I'm out of town for a funeral. Should be back to posting new material very soon. Enjoy this piece from last December. Love ya!-STI'll be having a few surgeries in early 2008. Nothing major, but one of them in particular is not the sort of procedure you should come home alone to. When I was telling Sister FD about my health plans she said "Well, you'll come stay with me and I'll take care
All of the corporate CFOs and treasurers who bought auction-rate securities from the salesman from their investment banks need a scapegoat. When the credit...
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1. While rowing across the river to work, I got lost in the fog.
2. Someone stole all my daffodils.
3. I had to go audition for American Idol.
4. My ex-husband stole my car so I couldn't drive to work.
5. My route to work was shut down by a presidential motorcade.
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What are the top reasons to be on ActiveRain? I was asked this question earlier, and thought I'd try to answer it here in this post. After combing through hundreds of posts, these are some of the TOP excuses that I have discovered and personally experienced. The links below are to posts from other ActiveRain Members who concur. The Top 10 Excuses for Being on ActiveRain:
#1 - The NetworkingHavi
I truly like Steve Kerr as a person! The few times that I have interacted with him during his playing days were always quite pleasant. Steve would talk to reporters whether his team won or lost, and whether he had a good or bad performance on the court. There was never a hint of attitude [...]
I was trying to catch up on my regular dose of entertainment gossip yesterday when I came upon this jewel about another Hollywood star fallen from grace. Oscar-winner Tatum O'Neal was released from jail a couple of days ago following her arrest for buying drugs from a homeless man in New York. She was arrested after an undercover cop spotted her and the man acting suspiciously. The two walked tog
My Monday has been CRAZY. I haven't had time to blog or even read any of the blog entries my fellow bloggers have so diligently posted (Seriously, you all make me look bad). I have to work, so we have money and stuff. It's an acceptable excuse I think.I also didn't get to do my Blog of the Week AGAIN. We have family visiting, etc. It's hard to fit everything into a busy schedule. I know...one excu
Excuses generator is fun stuff to generate text. It is quite useful, if you have no idea in head, standing in front of Police officer or School Director.
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I read an email titled, when did it become bad to be a "guru"? I thought that was a great introduction. I mean they obviously worked hard to get where they are. But, one thing I have seen in my day is that it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch. It also takes very little to turn us off to a program, person or guru. We are looking for instant gratification and have this entitlement thing going on
10. The only way I could demonstrate my faulty clutch was to accelerate madly.9. There was a suspected case of foot and mouth and I had to rush to see the cow concerned.8. A violent sneeze caused a chain reaction where my foot pushed down harder on the accelerator.7. I had to rush my dying hamster to the vets.6. The vibrations from the surfboard I had on the roof rack set off the camera.5. Strong
10. I am caught in some kind of space-time continuum loop and I am reliving Sunday. As soon as I reverse polarity I will be in work late (or maybe early).9. I dreamed that I was fired, so I didn't bother to get out of bed.8. The dog ate my car keys.7. I thought it was a holiday.6. I saw an old lady playing a computer game and I just have to help her get a level up.5. I stopped for a bagel sandwich
Posted by Karen Tumulty - Time.com Blog
Though she has now apologized for that very strange and tasteless comment to the Argus-Leader, this was not the first time she’s said it. This from her interview with TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel, published March 6:
TIME: Can you envision a point at which–if the race stays this close–Democratic [...]
I don’t normally respond to comments that are made on this blog that upset me. I usually ignore them. I once deleted a comment that said my husband was a moron and an idiot. After I deleted the comment, I realized that maybe I shouldn’t have done that and just responded to [...]
UPDATE: CASE DISMISSED: Katie M. Frawley, a 26 year old teacher and Maureen E. Van Vechten, a 36 year old teacher who both had previously been charged with 'unlawfully dealing with a child' have been cleared of all charges. The case against them dismissed.According to reports, the teachers who had been accused of providing alcohol to a minor were able to produce evidence disputing the allegation
It's not often that a mainstream media publication taunts renters into buying homes, but that's exactly what Smart Money does in its latest issue.
The Smart Money Web site "lead-in" reads 5 (Lame) Excuses for Not Buying a Home. That's a forceful title!
It's unfortunate that renters could feel antagonized by the author's tone because the article raises very good counter-points to the more pop
To combat fraud, many insurance companies are getting tougher on claims submitted by consumers. But while some insurers delay payment to raise justifiable questions about claims, others drag their feet or deny payment for no apparent reason. Here are the most common excuses insurance companies give when limiting or denying auto, home and health insurance claims - and the best ways to fight back...
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From Kevin Kernan: HANK Steinbrenner had a mes sage yesterday for his Yankees: Gentlemen, it's time to get your act together. "We've got to forget about all the injuries and start playing our butts off," Steinbrenner told The Post. The Yankees were buried by the Rays on Monday. These are difficult days for Joe Girardi's club. "The bottom line is that the team is not playing the way it is capa
Not to be confused with Usability, Accessibility is all about giving equal access to everyone. It has become a bit of a buzz-word over the last few years, in all areas of society. In the U.K. for example, there is now legislation in place, which demands certain design specifications for all new buildings, i.e. Doorways must have a clear opening width 800mm Corridors must have a clear
Everyday Cat ExcusesWritten & Illustrated by Molly Brandenburg64 pages ISBN: 1-4027-5903-7 ISBN13: 9781402759031$7.95 US $8.95 Canadian Hardcover with Jacketb/w illus. throughout7 1/4 X 6This is a joyful book for cat lovers everywhere. No cat lover will be able to resist laughing out loud as they recognize their own beloved felines in the pages. It is a delightful book.It is artfully illustrated with primitive cats that convey the messages of the cats!Of course, we would have liked for it to be longer and spent quite some time coming up with additional cat excuses! Everyone should visit the web site and read about the cats who were the inspiration for the story - Cat Excuses is a great gift for the feline lover (or yourself)!!!
Dear Mom,
I feel completely helpless right now and I don't know what else to do for the two of you to make you understand the severity of your situation. There are certain things you just can't do anymore and you're both going to have to face it.
Mom, I'm not sure what you were thinking or if you even were thinking when you asked Dad to take a drive to the store and pick up some chicken at 7
If your best friend talked to you the way you talk to yourself, chances are you'd never meet for coffee again. Yet many of us spend hours every day filling our heads with negative thoughts. Inner-talk goes something like this: I'm too old. I'm too busy. I'm ugly. I'm overweight. I'm a failure. I'm just too comfortable to change. And the real doozy — I can't.It's a short step from thinking these things to using them as reasons (read: excuses) for not doing any one of 101 things we could so easily do - if we just had the inner-strength and self-belief to try.Several excuses are always less convincing than one. So what is your one excuse? Does it come down to "I'm too scared to take the chance."?Try these tips for ridding your plan of excuses:Get positive. Turn every negative self-statement
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Miley better change her team or whomever is giving her advice. This was Mileys excuse for the photoshoot - I must say it is getting old! : “I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be ‘artistic’ and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed. I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about.”
Disney issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, as the article suggests, a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines."
Vanity Fair have said that Mileys parents were on set the whole time so they can't say they didn't know what the shots looked like: “Miley’s parents and/or minders were on the set all
On Feb. 12, 2008 I reported getting my first (and only to date) sliver of money earned from Brring. They so kindly sent me a check for $27.30 when they owed me about $30.
I have now accumulated $82.65 and still have only gotten $27.30. My requests for money date back to November 2007. What I found way more interesting than not getting paid was that I, along with all other current
Mike Tuckerman, whom I asked to help out with some Gamba Osaka scouting, wrote an interesting article titled "Gamba Osaka vs Melbourne Victory: excuses at the ready?" asking who would be coming up with the excuses after last night's clash between the two teams as many were offered after their first clash. Last time around, I offered no excuses for our dramatic loss to Gamba Osaka and this time around it will be the same. Of course this time the loss wasn't dramatic, but you could see it coming.It was good to see, Ernie Merrick bite the bullet and start Patafta much to the delight of many fans. Unfortunately, in only his second start at the Victory he was unable to deliver. He probably wasn't helped that after a busy first ten to fifteen minutes where the Victory actually played it through
If you’ve been “pondering” a career in Internet marketing, you are now officially out of excuses for why you haven’t pulled the trigger . . .
Nick Marks has just announced he’s giving away free marketing websites to anyone who wants one. He’s even jacking them up with all kinds of tools for helping you start [...]
1. I only have junk food in the house. Well, whose fault is that? You need to have a plan. Sign up for Weight1Minute now!
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One thing that I can never stand is for someone to make an excuse. Excuses is the cop out to not being able to face the reasons of why you did not accomplish something. When Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times making a light bulb, he did not make excuses for why he failed. He found reasons of why he did not succeed and then he found success.Could you image where we would be today if Thomas Edison had moped around and made excuses for his failures. Soon he would have given up.The sooner that one accepts the REASON and lets go of the EXCUSE then they are ready to take that step forward. I hope that you are in that mind frame.I hope that you find some inspiration in these quotes. If you like to see some of my other blog sites. just click on the pictures here or the two below and thank you. I ha
A Publicis de Vancouver, no Canadá, foi encarregada de criar uma prancha de snowboard para sampling e resolveu fugir do convencional. Ao invés de colocar uma logo gigante na prancha, a identidade local da marca foi passada, através do estilo de vida das pessoas da região, que costumam ligar para o trabalho e dizer que [...]
Maybe you're a seasoned traveler who has been reluctant to try a cruise vacation in the past. People who have never taken a cruise have all kinds of reasons for not trying it. Maybe all you need is the perfect excuse! If you can't think of a good one, here are six ready-made excuses for booking a cruise vacation right now.1. I'm saving the environment. Where else can you find everything you could possibly want to do, see, hear, and eat all in one place? Take all-inclusive Caribbean cruises, for example. You'll never have to get into a carbon-emitting car to go to the casino, to the gym, to get your hair done, or out for a night of dancing. When you get to your destination, you'll find sunshine, sand and surf from the first moment you step off the ship.2. I like saving money on a vacation p
1. My kids are locked outside. 2. My kids are locked inside. 3. My kids are stuck in the door. 4. I have to pick on my kids. 5. I have to help my grandmother bake cookies. 6. I have to help my Aunt Flo in Omaha make cookies. She’s much better now and she wants to send thank-you cookies to everyone who came to see her when she thought she was dying. 7. The water company has to read my meter once a year and this was the only time they would come. 8. The gas company has to read my meter once a year and this was the only time they would come. 9. The water meter guy and the gas meter guy were both leaving cards on my door about me not being home, and they got into a fight about whose meter was better, and I have to go home and clean up. 10. My
Well, we made it. The end of another week. And as usual, I am facing this weekend with a set of unlikely to be fulfilled goals. I AM going to clean my apartment! I AM gonna finish my resume! I AM gonna re twist ALL my locs, not just the ones in the front! I'm gonna get super drunk at LEAST once! Heck yeah! I got the spirit!I am having a bad work clothes day. I swear this outfit used to match. The jacket is much looser now, so it takes on a much different appearance. I am really scared about my boobs shrinking. They are my pride and glory! (Actually, the left one is Glory and the right one is Pride, but you know what I mean.) Now I got on a baggy jacket AND inappropriate boots AND red nail polish AND purple hair (not all of it, just the tips)>). Can't get right. Speaking of work, this Five
MADRID, April 3, 2008 (AFP) - Barcelona is “looking for excuses” to sell their under-performing Brazilian ace Ronaldinho at the end of the season, the Spanish club’s former midfielder Rivaldo said Thursday.
“For me it is sad to see a club do this with a player. They are turning people’s opinion against him and this shows [...]
Maybe you're a seasoned traveler who has been reluctant to try a cruise vacation in the past. People who have never taken a cruise have all kinds of reasons for not trying it. Maybe all you need is the perfect excuse! If you can't think of a good one, here are six ready-made excuses for booking a cruise vacation right now.1. I'm saving the environment. Where else can you find everything you could possibly want to do, see, hear, and eat all in one place? Take all-inclusive Caribbean cruises, for example. You'll never have to get into a carbon-emitting car to go to the casino, to the gym, to get your hair done, or out for a night of dancing. When you get to your destination, you'll find sunshine, sand and surf from the first moment you step off the ship.2. I like saving money on a vacation p
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We all have excuses in NOT doing exercises, even me. We tell and say, "We don't have time... We don't like doing it... Blah...Blah...Blah..." Here are some solutions to leave behind those excuses. Exercise can be fun."IT DOESN'T FEEL GOOD"Solution: When you finish you exercise, you always should do a Cool Down for 5 minutes. This will leave a feeling that exercises was easy and you will more liking to do it again."I DON'T HAVE TIME"Solution: You don't have to do a lot of exercise. A 10 minute walk is better than nothing. Even during commericals on TV, you can get up and mark in place or even side walk with moving you arms up and down (for a total workout) for those 5 or 7 minutes until your TV program comes back on."I'M NOT GETTING RESULTS"Solution: Try activity that works both your upper
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One of the habits that I am developing is to try to shop for fresh foods more often, but [...]
"They told me at the blood bank this might happen.""This is just a 15-minute 'power nap' like they raved about in the last time-management course you sent me to.""Whew! Guess I left the top off the correction fluid.""This is on of the seven habits of highly effective people!""I was testing the workstation for drool resistance.""Darn! Why did you interrupt me? I'd almost figured out a solution to our biggest problem.""Someone must've put decaf in the wrong pot.""Boy, that cold medicine I took last night just won't wear off.""Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian rhythms of the workaholics.""I wasn't sleeping. I was trying to pick up my contact lens without my hands."Source: "Best Excuses if you Het Caught Sleeping at Your Desk." (www.laughnet.net)
Since arriving in China in 2005, I've come across plenty of excuses. These ranged from why important information was not provided to why things don't work properly and everything else imaginable. Most of the excuses ran along the lines of "This is China." The translation of this line really means, "We have no good reason, so TS."More recently, I have noticed a common excuse coming from the government in Beijing--it usually has something to do with development. The most common phrase is: "China is a developing country." This is used to explain why there are little to no safety regulations for workers, why pollution cannot be reduced, and why efficiency cannot be improved.In his speech yesterday pertaining to the economy and job market, Premier Wen Jiabao said, "China is a developing country
Top Ten Eliot Spitzer Excuses for the Ashley Duprey / DiPierto / Kristen… whatever her name is… top hooker
David Letterman
March 10, 2008
10. Oh come on, like you were never involved in a prostitution ring.
9. Hookers is fun.
8. Just trying to help the economy.
7. Have you ever been to Albany?
6. It’s part of my new MTV [...]
These are the top ten funniest excuse notes from parents collected by schools from all over this country.1. Please excuse Lola for being absent. She was sick and I had her shot.2. Jimmy has been absent yesterday because he had two teeth taken out of his face.3. My daughter is under a doctor's care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute her.4. Please excuse Jenny. She has been sick and under the doctor.5. Sandra won't be in school a week from today. We have to attend her funeral.6. Please excuse Holly from Jim today. She is administrating.7. Kevin was absent from school yesterday because he was playing football. He was damaged in the growing part.8. Amy could not come to school today because she was bothered by very close veins.9. Please excuse Johnny for being. It was his father's
Many people aspire to do business, and want to achieve financial freedom. However, many of them are afraid to take risks, take actions or to learn about business strategies. They have many excuses that support their belief not to be successful.
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A successful 2008 season could depend on the play of the team’s quarterback position. (Chad Pennington or Kellen Clemens) Both players were given excuses for their horrible play in 2007, due to an inconsistant offensive line. With the additions of Alan Faneca and Damien Woody, that should not be a [...]
Let me tell you, I am one hot mama. Literally. The heating pad is under my back and I am burning up. But the heat feels so good that I don't care if I'm burning hot. Sometimes to get through the pain you have to go through some hot times, you know?I think I know how this back of mine got out of whack. A week and a half ago I was down in Kentucky with my son, visiting a college. It was bitterly cold. We walked all over the place, from dorm to cafeteria to admissions hall and back to the B&B I was staying at down the road. I walked everywhere for two and half days straight. I had on new shoes- nothing fancy like spiked heels. Just a pair of rubber soled wedged clogs. They were comfortable- but they did have about an inch and a half of a rise in the heel. Normally I run around in these w
10. You know, if this was in a Woody Allen movie we'd be having a good laugh about it right now.
9. That's what you get for muttering my brother's name in your sleep night in and night out!
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Sorry no post yesterday; I spent the afternoon sleep in my boss's office. It seems the children gave me an early Christmas present: a virus! Thanks kids. I didn't know you cared. My illness caused me to miss work today and, more importantly, the big staff holiday party. I am so salty about it! You know it would take something serious to keep me from free shrimp and mixed drinks! And given the money-less, present-less, no-fun holiday I'm about to spend in Chicago...I was really looking forward to this. Bah freakin' humbug. I'll skip Five For Friday and get into this story I promised the other day, because it ties in with my current state of being. I'll be having a few surgeries in early 2008. Nothing major, but one of them in particular is not the sort of procedure you should come home alone to. When I was telling Sister FD about my health plans she said "Well, you'll come stay with me and I'll take care of you, sweetie!" We are like platonic girlfriends at times. This led to a
I've been coveting a pair of low, black, motorcycle-esqe boots ever since I saw a picture of someone wearing a pair with skinny black pants, a long, loose tunic top, and huge sunglasses. Well, I've found the perfect pair, and of COURSE they're from Frye and cost almost $200. But in the interest of convincing myself of just how versatile they are, I decided to put together a couple of outfits. I was going to go online, download pictures, and put together collages in photoshop, but instead I decided to try out this polyvore thing I've been hearing about. Oh. My. Word. Can you say adddictive? It's like playing dressup in the worlds largest department store but without the horrid lighting and unflattering mirrors. Completely fun. So anyway, here are my outfits. Who wants to suggest one for me, or tell me why these boots are the WORST IDEA EVER? City ChicSkinny pants, slouchy hat, loose dress, cushy fabrics, shades of gray with a punch of color in the gloves, and it all says "I'm too
The final video of the series “David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror”
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David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror. Who is really responsible for the suicide bombers that target us? Is it the fault of George Bush or Tony Blair? Are we all somehow to blame? David Aaronovitch, journalist and commentator, has had enough of this argument. He asks how we’ve got to the point where British Socialists support Islamofascist Terrorism. Aaronovitch explains where the left have gone wrong on Israel, Palestine, the War in Iraq and the War on Terror.
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 1
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 2
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 3
These are the Top Ten Excuses for Missing Shul on Shabbos Morning. Please use them with discretion.Excuse Number 10: The Dog ate my Shabbos ShoesExcuse Number 9: The Cholent overpowered me and wouldn't let me leave the houseExcuse Number 8: I was meditating on a higher plane and lost track of existenceExcuse Number 7: It wasn't Shabbos in AustraliaExcuse Number 6: I was kidnapped and taken to the college football, and I only just escaped (and walked back on foot)Excuse Number 5: Aliens landed on my front lawn and demanded that I take them to my leader, so I spent Shabbos with the RebbeExcuse Number 4: I davened at the earlier minyan (use with caution - sometimes this excuse is not believed)Excuse Number 3: I've become an Amshenover Chasid and it is only Tuesday for meExcuse Number 2: The Farbrengen went on too late last night after the TischAnd Excuse Number 1: I was so engrossed in my daf yomi that I lost track of time(In case you missed the Tisch and the Aliens - here it is) This
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 3 @ YouTube
If you haven’t viewed the first two videos in this series. I recommend that you at least take the time to view this one.
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David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror. Who is really responsible for the suicide bombers that target us? Is it the fault of George Bush or Tony Blair? Are we all somehow to blame? David Aaronovitch, journalist and commentator, has had enough of this argument. He asks how we’ve got to the point where British Socialists support Islamofascist Terrorism. Aaronovitch explains where the left have gone wrong on Israel, Palestine, the War in Iraq and the War on Terror.
Stay tuned for part 4 the conclusion.
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 1
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror Pt. 2
David Aaronovitch: No Excuses For Terror. Who is really responsible for the suicide bombers that target us? Is it the fault of George Bush or Tony Blair? Are we all somehow to blame? David Aaronovitch, journalist and commentator, has had enough of this argument. He asks how we’ve got to the point where British Socialists support Islamofascist Terrorism. Aaronovitch explains where the left have gone wrong on Israel, Palestine, the War in Iraq and the War on Terror
Don’t get me started……
I should (even allowing for modesty) have mentioned the Channel 5 programme that was on earlier this evening, essentially - though not specifically - rebutting Ted Honderich’s effort in the same series last week. It wasn’t a subtle argument, that suicide terrorism is not our fault and that it is a choice made by murderous egotists, but bizarrely it’s an argument that needs to be made these days.
- David Aaronovitch
Stay tuned for part 2. I will be posting t
Israel's last-gasp winner against Russia at the weekend has given England a good chance to qualify for the Euro 2008 tournament.Steve McClaren has said there will be 'no excuses' if England fail to deliver. I'm not expecting a football manager to say something profound, but I can't help but think that there is no excuses that we have had to wait till the very last throw of the dice to assure qualification.I'm pleased England have now got a good chance to get into the Euros, but this should have been wrapped up a long time ago. Expectations are always set high, and this should never change. I'm not saying that we should be looking at adding another star to the shirt, but qualification for the World Cup and Euros is a must. There is no way you can say the qualification group for England is d
Paul Krugman’s column lists some of the common excuses conservatives use to argue against taking action against the problem of millions of Americans being unable to obtain health care coverage. They use a variety of arguments to deny there is a problem. Most who use such arguments probably currently have what they believe is good coverage and therefore they do not see a problem.
There is a word for many people who believed they had good health care coverage before they became seriously ill and required insurance coverage. That word is bankrupt. Many people who become ill receive coverage without problems, but unfortunately many others do not. The Los Angeles Times looks at how one health insurer paid bonuses to employees for dropping the coverage of those who filed expensive claims:
One of the state’s largest health insurers set goals and paid bonuses based in part on how many individual policyholders were dropped and how much money was saved.
Woodland Hills-based Health Ne
