"Buy American..." 'Marvin Gross' (Source)

Marvin Gross a Financial consultant from Western New York
talks about the importance of supporting our American
Bothers and Sisters...

Well over 50 yrs ago I knew a lady who would not buy Christmas gifts if they were
made in China. Her daughter will recognize her in the following.

Did y'all see Diane Sawyer's special report? They removed ALL items from a typical, middle class family's home that
were not made in the USA .

There was hardly anything left besides the kitchen sink. Literally. During the special they showed truckloads of items - USA made - being brought in to replace everything and talked about how to find these items and the difference in price etc.

It was interesting that Diane said if every American spent just $64 more than normal on USA made items this year, it would create something like
200,000 new jobs!

I WAS BUYING FOOD THE OTHER DAY AT WALMART and ON THE LABEL OF SOME PRODUCTS IT SAID 'FROM CHINA '

FOR EXAMPLE THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA '

I WAS SHOCKED SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS I BOUGHT THE LIBERTY GOLD BRAND OR THE
DOLE
SINCE IT'S FROM CALIF

Are we Americans as dumb as we appear --- or --- is it that we just do not think?
The Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior and even toxic products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in
American markets.

70% of Americans,.. believe that the

trading privileges afforded to the Chinese

should
be suspended.

Why do you need
the government to suspend trading privileges? You Can..DO IT YOURSELF,AMERICA !!

Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC'
(and that now includes Hong Kong), simply choose another product, or none at all. You
will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at
what you can do without.

Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some American farmer. Easter is just an example. The point is
do not wait for the government to act. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.

THINK ABOUT THIS: If 200 million Americans each refuse to buy just $20 of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar
trade imbalance resolved in our favor...fast!!

Most of the people who have been reading about this matter are planning on implementing this on Aug.
1st and continue it until Sept. 1st. That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th of the total, or 8%, of their American
exports. Then they might have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it.

Remember, August 1st to Sept. 1st !START NOW.

Send this to everybody you know. Let's show them that we are Americans and NOBODY can take us for granted.

If we can't live without cheap Chinese goods for one month out of our lives,WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET!

Pass it on, America ...

Well, come to think of it, instead of doing it for just 1 month why not try to do it all the time.

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"What's so funny..?" 'Michael A. Herr' (Aloha Friday)

Renowned author Michael Herr is back guest-blogging on this awesome Aloha Friday talking about  what's really funny?  Make sure and check out Michael's website at; http://www.michaelherr.com/

ALOHA FRIDAY-"No Work 'Til Monday" 

September 14, 2012

 

　What's so funny ?


Aloha folks,

Despite the fact that my wife's co-workers nickname for me was 'Mr. Grump', I love to laugh.

However it seems to me that I laughed much more and much louder when I was much younger. I can remember rolling on the floor, literally, at something I thought was so terribly funny. I can remember tears of joy rolling down my cheeks at something I saw in the movies or on an early television show.

So much of what I see now on TV, or in the movies, or online isn't so much funny as it is cool, or sharp, or witty. I like cool, sharp and witty. But what I'd really rather see more of is . . . funny. Saturday Night Live is/was sharp humor. Piercing humor. Humor that skewered its topic. Humor that made you go "ouch, got 'em that time". Topical, witty, incisive. But I found it to be very rarely funny.

I'm showing my age once more, but I remember the days when we had true funnymen (and funnywomen). Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Jackie Gleason, Imogene Cocoa, Lucille Ball, Buddy Hackett (even dirty funny then was more funny than dirty, unlike today), Kent Bowman (of "No Talk Stink" fame) . . . and one of my all-time favorites, Red Skelton. Those people were funny. They made you laugh; they lightened your day or night. Today the funny people often leave me depressed because the funny stuff they talk about is also terribly sad when you really think about it.

I remember some wonderful food fights from Laurel and Hardy. Those fights started slowly; they started off small. And they grew into wild pandemonium as everyone got into the act throwing food, throwing pies, at each other and everyone else. The most wonderful moment was always when Laurel was standing there with a gooey tin of whipped cream. You could see him debating in his mind as to whether or not he should throw it in Oliver Hardy's face . . . and when Hardy said "don’t you dare" you could see Laurel make up his mind in an instant. Splatt !

I left off one of the greatest pratfall artists, Dick Van Dyke. I loved seeing Van Dyke, and Gleason and others, slip and crash resoundingly to the ground. Physical humor was marvelous and was so funny because we knew that they weren't going to really hurt themselves.

As an example of this type of humor, we knew in March of the Wooden Soldiers that Oliver Hardy wasn't going to drown when Old King Cole had him dunked in the pond. But watching him bubble away underwater while Laurel ran frantically around outside the pond was hilarious. And the humor of that scene reached its zenith when Hardy pushed Laurel into the pond only to have Laurel come up soaked from the water and pull out Hardy's watch from his pocket.

The humor shown us by these people, and more of their ilk, was so wonderful because it wasn't mean. It wasn't vicious. Today, however, so much of what passes for humor is rooted in someone else's pain. Oliver Hardy used to hit Stan Laurel on the head (after he took off his hat of course), but we knew it really didn't hurt. Today, with things like YouTube and World's Funniest Videos, we see people crash on their skateboards or bicycles, we see trees fall on them and we laugh . . . but we ignore the fact that, despite disclaimers to the contrary, these people probably did get hurt, somewhat. Maybe not enough to go to the hospital. But really hurt, with some degree of pain. But we laugh. And it's not funny.

Okay folks, see you next week.

 
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"Aloha my Donkey (Ass)" 'James "Kimo" Rosen'

Aloha My Donkey!

 Aloha My Donkey (Ass)

I find it pathetic that the  the state that calls itself the Aloha (Love) state is filled with such hate. Aloha my donkey (ass)

  

Where I live there are 36 units, and most people hate one another and do not talk  to one another and will call management at the slightest infractions.

  

The county prosecutor seems to hate the people that don't look like her  with two recent out of court settlements because of her racist remarks. Our Mayor and police of chief will be going to court soon to determine if the mayor is the boss of the chief ,all at taxpayer expense.

  

I  find the state of Hawaii the most racist place I have ever lived and Kaua'i to be filled with much more hate than love.

  

It's so ironic, all the travel promotion and posters glamorizing Hawaii as paradise. Hawaii is anything but paradise?

  

The visitors have no idea what the locals whisper about them behind their backs, the visitors are the ones who fall for the Aloha spirit bit, they buy it because they are spending money and most don't usually stay long enough to feel the hate.

  
I hope to make this a better place starting with voting for the right people and  hopefully bringing on a change of attitude.

  I have a motion to make the state's motto "Aloha my Donkey!"

Please check out the story on Hawaii News Now about  the racist remarks of Kauai's Prosecutor;
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/19480362/former-kauai-attorney-to-receive-settlement-in-harassment-claim

  

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"THE FARTHEST EASTERN BOOKSHOP ON KAUAI..." 'Bettejo Dux' (Classic Wednesday)

 

Guest-blogger Bettejo Dux is one of Kauai's most eccentric people, she has lived on the cosmic island of Kaua'i for over 40 years... She is an animal lover, people lover and enjoys life to the fullest. Bettejo talks about her favorite book store appropriately called, "Talk Story..."   
www.bettejodux.com

THE FARTHEST EASTERN BOOKSHOP ON KAUAI

Write a book?  So what?  Writing a book is getting a book read and reading a book is what writing a book is all about.  We are lucky on Kauai. We have  Talk Story Book Shop in metropolitan Hanapepe that, with great verve and joy, opens its doors every Friday night to local writers and buyers.

Can a writer also be a ‘seller’ of his books? You bet’cha. I love it. I’m in my element. The world strolls by, walks in, talks story. Ed and Cynthia-two absolutely gorgeous human beings- are delightful hosts. “Welcome to the farthest eastern book shop in America,” is their cheerful welcome.

Outside their door, an amazing underwater photographer sells his photos. A local musician sings and plays his heart out. Darling girls sell culinary art. Try a piece. Guests at Talk Story  munch a piece of pie as they browse.

But, as often happens in paradise, we have a snake in the garden. It walks around in a rumpled sandwich board, popping in and out the door, scaring little children-me, too- berating common street vendors who spoil the elitist atmosphere. Every piece of pie, every photograph, every book sold on this sacred night detracts from the sale of art.

I first met the  sandwich board years ago. I’d been invited to a party in Princeville and, since the hostess- a writer- knowing I didn’t like to drive at night, arranged  a ride with someone I’d never met. I arrived early. I was taught being late is rude. I drove up to the porte-co-chere, nice to have where it rains a lot. The sky was a cloud swept deep Kauai blue. The air alive with scent and song.
A voice called, “Move the car.”
I moved. Parked down the road and walked back to the house. “I’m here.”
“Wait outside.”

There was a bench. I sat. Maybe my driver was in the shower. When it opened the door, it said not a word, but started off to the car  I trailed behind.

I didn’t like it from the get-go, although it looked very much like my husband.  The ride to Princeville was tense with silence. No happy talk in this jalopy.  At the party it went north. I went south. I ate, drank, and made happy until it was time to leave. The ride home was a disaster. We sped. Crossed  double lines. Tailgated. I perched on the edge of the seat.

“Stopping to see friends. Wait here.” First words uttered.
“Please take me to my car.”
My driver gave me guff but I insisted and won, but not without a verbal  exchange. I  happily departed company. The next time, I promised myself, I’d hire a driver.

I never saw nor spoke to the sandwich board again until it appeared through the door of  Talk Story and scared me. An apparition. But I sold a lot of books.

A true story, but any resemblance to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental.

Looks to be a fun night in Hanapepe on Kauai.

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Bettejo  also  publishes her own blog column.
You can check it out at ;  http://www.bettejo.wordpress.com .   Besides her blog she recently published and authored the humorous fiction book, "The Scam," check it out at(www.bettejodux.com) or  on Amazon.

http://www.bettejodux.com/

"Politicians, Don't talk stink on your opponent..."‏ 'James "Kimo" Rosen

Please vote with your brain, not by name recognition
just because you know someone or saw them
sign waiving, study the issues.
above photo; Kaua'i county council members
Dickie Chang and Nadine Nakamura.

I don't care for politicians whose main platform is  negativity on their opponent. We hear things like show us your birth certificate, show us your tax returns, and what your thoughts on abortion and birth control are.  We don't care, or should I say I don't care.

Politicians, Tell us what you can do, not what your opponent can't do.

How about demonstrating  to us how you are going to fix the economy?

Tell us how you are going to take care of Americans without insurance?  Tell us how your going to feed the hungry?

Don't forget to tell us how your going to put an end to  useless wars?

We don't care what beer you drink, what church you go to or who you have marital relations with. Tell us what you can do to get us out of this mess , bring jobs back to America in lieu of sending  almost everything overseas just to save a penny.

Don't talk stink on your opponent, prove who you are with actions.   Help us bring back America, and if it means crossing party lines and acting bipartisan, so be it, for the benefit of our great  country, please  do it! 

May God , Jesus, Moses  and Darwin Bless America!

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"A Blast from the past..." 'Judith Whitehead' (Inspiration Monday)

"Guest-blogger Judith Whitehead lives in Amherst N.Y. and has worked in the ophthalmology field of medicine for over 30 years..." Today she talks about her son's upcoming marriage.... ;D) Enjoy...

A BLAST FROM MY PAST

Last night we went to a synagogue to meet with the Rabbi and talk about our up coming simcha (celebration) in November. Our son is getting married to someone who is not of the Jewish faith and the Rabbi is performing an inter-faith ceremony. I have not been in that particular Temple for many years and as soon as I stepped into the front door the memories began to flood my mind. My husband and I were married in that same Temple 38 years ago. We entered the same Chapel where the ceremony was performed and it seemed to me so so long ago when we stood at that alter to share our vows.

The particular Rabbi that performed our ceremony has long since passed away but the halls still carried his spirit of his kindness and good will everywhere. We walked into the larger sanctuary where the larger crowds gather for the holidays and big events and  at once could not feel the over whelming feeling of greatness among those ominous concrete walls surrounding us.

This Temple is not as close as the one we usually attend but I am thinking maybe we will make more of an effort to take the drive downtown more often. It was an experience I would like to repeat and soon.

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"3 Guys in A Bar..." ' Marvin Gross' (Source)

Marvin Gross, Dakinetalks favorite comedian is back
retelling one of his favorite stories. Marvin
currently resides in Western N.Y. and is a
Financial consultant when not telling jokes...

An Irishman, an Italian, and a Polish guy are in a bar. They are having a good time and all agree that the bar is a nice place. Then the Irishman says, "Aye, this is a nice bar, but where I come from, back in Dublin , there's a better one. At McDougall's, you buy a drink, you buy another drink, and McDougall himself will buy your  third drink!" The others agree that sounds like a nice place.

 Then the Italian says, "Yeah, that's a nice bar, but where I come from, there's a better one. Over in Brooklyn, there's this place, Vinny's. At Vinny's, you buy a drink, Vinny buys you a drink. You buy anudda drink, Vinny buys you anudda drink." Everyone agrees that sounds like a great bar.

Then the Polish guy says, "You think that's great? Where I come from, there's this place called Jawoodski's. At Jawoodski's, they buy you your first drink, they buy you your second drink, they buy you your third drink, and then, they take you in the back and get you laid!" "Wow!" say the other two. "That's fantastic! Did that actually happen to you?" "No," replies the Polish guy, "but it happened to my sister!"

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