A Mothers Beatitudes
.A Mothers Beatitudes
Author unknown
Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she will inherit a kingdom of memories.
Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child of devotion.
Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness for she shall be proud of her children
Keep Watering Your Bamboo Tree
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Keep Watering Your Bamboo Tree
Eric Aronson
In the Far East, there is a tree called the Chinese bamboo tree. This remarkable tree is different from most trees in that it doesn't grow in the usual fashion. While most trees grow steadily over a period of years, the Chinese bamboo tree doesn't break through the ground for the first four years.
Then, in the fifth year, an amazing thing happens - the tree begins to grow at an astonishing rate. In fact, in a period of just five weeks, a Chinese bamboo tree can grow to a height of 90 feet. It's almost as if you can actually see the tree growing before your very eyes.
How to check the Authenticity of the New Iraqi Dinar
.Reposted by request, from a Recaps post from 2011.
How to check the Authenticity of the New Iraqi Dinar (25,000 note)
The New Iraqi Dinar was printed by the De La Rue Corporation, the world’s largest integrated commercial security printer and papermaker and the printer of over 150 world currencies. The dinar is available in 50, 250, 1000, 5000, 10000, and 25000 notes (information from 2011).
De La Rue incorporates a number of nearly foolproof countermeasures into the New Iraqi Dinar, including:
"Information Please!" Posted by Mot at TNT
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Mot: “Information Please,“ ..................
When I was quite young, my family had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the polished oak case fastened to the wall on the lower stair landing. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I even remembered the number: 105.
I was too little to reach the telephone, but I used to listen with fascination when my mother talked into it. Once she lifted me up to speak to my father, who was away on business. Magic! Then I discovered that somewhere inside that wonderful device lived an amazing person — her name was “Information Please,“ and there was nothing that she did not know.
My mother could ask her for anybody’s number and when our clock ran down, Information Please immediately supplied the correct time.
"Inspirations" and "Quotable Quotes" Saturday Night
.Inspirations:
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.
The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking.”
All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything
If someone tells you, “You can’t” they really mean, “I can’t
The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them.
“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.”
Mapped: Corruption in Countries Around the World
.Mapped: Corruption in Countries Around the World
By Omri Wallach
How bad is public sector corruption around the world, and how do different countries compare?
No matter your system of government, the public sector plays a vital role in establishing your economic mobility and political freedoms. Measuring corruption—the abuse of power for private gain—reveals how equal a system truly is.
For more than a decade, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International has been the world’s most widely-used metric for scoring corruption. This infographic uses the 2021 CPI to visualize corruption in countries around the world, and the biggest 10-year changes.
6 Famous Discontinued and Uncommon U.S. Currency Denominations
.6 Famous Discontinued and Uncommon U.S. Currency Denominations
By JAMES CHEN
Updated February 19, 2022 Reviewed By Samantha Silberstein Fact Checked By Timothy Li
A completely cashless society sounds appealing to some, and although we've made strides to making it possible, it is not yet a reality. Despite the magic of PayPal, Square, credit cards, and mobile wallets, some of us need to carry around cash. While we can choose from a rich array of singles, fins, sawbucks, Jacksons, $50s, and Benjamins, there are several other denominations that the U.S. Treasury has discontinued—or that are just plain rare. Here are the most notable ones.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
There are still 1.2 billion $2 notes in circulation. A $500 or $1,000 bill may be worth more than its face value.
Recalled in 1969, there are fewer than 400 $5,000 bills in existence. The $10,000 bill was the largest denomination ever to be printed for public consumption. Collectors cannot legally hold a $100,000 bill.
The Powerful Lesson I Learned the Day Our Dog Went Missing.......
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Mot: The Powerful Lesson I Learned the Day Our Dog Went Missing ...
Janene Dutt: · February 18, 2022 ·
I will never forget the day our sweet, beloved Labrador Charlie went missing. It was totally my fault. It was me who let him out. Me, who got distracted by the million things moms get distracted with, me who just plain forgot about him.
With the chaos of my kids and their friends coming and going on a Saturday, it was hours before anyone realized he was gone. And then I saw it. Charlie’s collar, lying on the table, which I had foolishly taken off of him the night before.
I panicked almost immediately. We live in an area surrounded by dense woods, where packs of coyotes roam regularly. Not only did he have an hours long head start, if someone did find him, they would have no idea how to contact us.
History of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and U.S. Currency
.History of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and U.S. Currency
The BEP had its foundations in 1862 with workers signing, separating, and trimming sheets of United States Notes in the Treasury building. Gradually, more and more work, including engraving and printing, was entrusted to the organization.
Within a few years, the BEP was producing Fractional Currency, revenue stamps, government obligations, and other security documents for many federal agencies. In 1877, the BEP became the sole producer of all United States currency. The addition of postage stamp production to its workload in 1894 established the BEP as the nation's security printer, responding to the needs of the U.S. government in both times of peace and war.
How To Avoid Being Scammed This Valentine’s Day
.How To Avoid Being Scammed This Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 7, 2022 by Jovi Umawing
With Valentine’s Day approaching, you can be sure that the scammers will want to take advantage of lovebirds everywhere. From romance scams and sextortion, to fake dating sites and phishing campaigns, here’s how to avoid a sting in the tail this Valentine’s Day.
Romance scams
Stories of online romance scams are abundant on the internet. And with COVID-19 having forced everyone to stay home much more and not meet in real life, it’s no wonder that reports of these sorts of scams have significantly increased since the start of the pandemic. LINK
So whether you meet someone on a dating site or social media, here are some common red flags to look out for:
"Bits and Pieces" Posted by Mot at TNT ~ Enjoy
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Mot: Do you remember the movie, Forrest Gump? I can still remember seeing it at the movie theaters and marveling over how smart he was, even though he considered himself to be ‘stupid’.
He certainly did capture the hearts of many people and most of us still enjoy watching that movie, even down till this day. We can often associate ourselves with Forest in some way or another, which is why this little joke is so hilarious. It shows what happens when our beloved Forest goes to heaven and is faced with answering 3 questions. What would he say? Read the joke to find out:
Forest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forest approaches the gatekeeper.
Saint Peter says, “Well, Forest, it’s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that the place is filling up fast, and we’ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are fairly short, but you need to pass before you can get into Heaven.”