Bats

Did you know this about bats?

A newsletter from "The Texas Gardener" said:

 

Put up a bat house to encourage the presence of these shy animals. Bats consume 3,000 or more mosquitoes andother insects nightly, and bats are less likely to be rabid than dogs are.

 

 

Need another reason? Bats are responsible for up to 95percent of the seed dispersal essential to the regeneration of forests.

 

 

Our planet is populated with plenty of bizarre and astonishing creatures.

Here are three specimens from the Bat Family.

 

 

Sucker-footed Bat

 

 

Red-Winged Fruit Bat

 

 

 

Left-Winged Ding Bat

I'm Still going t0 vote for her.

 

 

Watch what you buy in the Grocery Store

 
Very interesting piece on what we are eating and now the requirement to show "Country of origin" on product labeling is no longer required!!!

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. ALL OF US NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHAT WE ARE EXPOSED TO WITH REGARD TO OUR FOOD.

Smithfield Farms, the largest pork producing farm in the USA was sold in September to China with the unanimous
support of its stockholders.

The hogs will still be raised here, but slaughtered and packaged for sale **there** before being sent back
here. This includes labels: of Morrell, Eckrich, Krakus, Cudahy, Premium Hams, Cook's, Gwaltney.

The same is true with chickens under these labels. They can now be shipped there, but when they come back
all that needs to> be on the label is that they… WERE RAISED IN THE USA. Not that they were processed in China.

Our great FDA at work. The chickens under these labels will all be processed and most sold to fast food restaurants,
schools and supermarkets. The China slaughter and processing requirements are, for the most part,
unregulated and far inferior to requirements of the U.S.A.*

We recently learned that Starkist Tuna is now owned by Korea and is in conflict with the U. S. concerning quality, safety,
and records keeping, which Korea refuses to produce.*

I read several articles on Google about this, and even one that was defending the eating of tilapia fish said to avoid the
fish that came from China. Also, I had just returned home from buying Albertson's 4-day special of 4 bags of frozen tilapia
for the price of one. Sure enough, on the top of the bags it read "farm raised", and on
the bottom, in small print, it said: "China.*

Recently, on TV, a Food inspector said he had lived overseas and he had seen the filthy conditions
their foods are raised and processed in. It is enough to make you throw-up. Some foreign workers have
to wear masks as they work in these places because the food is so rotten and filthy, it
makes them want to throw up.

Many of their fish on Fish Farms are fed raw sewage daily. He said he has seen so much filth throughout
their food growing and processing that he would "never" eat any of it. They raise this filth, put some food coloring
and some flavorings on it, then they ship it to the USA & Canada for YOU to consume and feed to YOUR
families. They have no Food & Safety Inspectors. They ship it to you to buy
and poison your families and friends.*

Imported food we eat is junk kiss emoticon

Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China, and so are most of Europe’s Best.
Arctic Gardens are Okay. So is Birdseye.*

Never buy the grocery store garlic unless it is clearly marked from USA or Canada, the other stuff is grown in
people’s… dung (even worse than chicken poop). China is the largest producer of garlic in the world; U.S. is next.*

Buy only local honey. Much honey is shipped in huge
Containers from China and packaged here.*

Cold-FX is grown and **packed** in China and is full of fecal bacteria. Doesn't work anyway; it is a big scam.*

If the country of origin on a product is not clearly marked, “beware.” If the product is produce, ask an employee.*

Watch out for packages which state "prepared for," "packed by" or "imported by" or "distributed by."
We advocate mandatory labeling, especially the produce.*

The country of origin should be clearly shown on the item in the store.*

Go to the local farmers' markets in season for your produce and keep a wary eye open the rest of the year.*

Please read this very carefully, and read to the very bottom.
It's important for all of us.*

The above facts indicate how it is possible to ship food from China cheaper than having it produced in the U.S. or
Canada.*

PLEASE NOTE--THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA'

SO, FOR A FEW MORE CENTS, BUY THE LIBERTY BRAND. GOLD BRAND OR DOLE ARE FROM CALIFORNIA.*

Beware, Costco sells canned peaches and pears in a plastic jar that come from China.*

ALL "HIGH LINER" AND MOST OTHER FROZEN FISH PRODUCTS COME FROM CHINA OR INDONESIA.
THE PACKAGE MAY SAY "PACIFIC SALMON" ON THE FRONT, BUT LOOK FOR THE SMALL PRINT.

MOST OF THESE PRODUCTS COME FROM FISH FARMS IN THE ORIENT WHERE THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS ON
WHAT IS FED TO THESE FISH.*

Recently The Montreal Gazette had an article by the Canadian Government on how Chinese feed the fish

They suspend chicken wire crates over the fish ponds, and the fish feed on chicken dung.*

If you search the Internet about what the Chinese feed
their fish, you'll be alarmed; e. g, growth hormones, expired anti-biotic from
humans.
Never buy any type of fish or shellfish that comes from these countries: Vietnam, China, Philippines.*

Check this out personally. Steinfeld's Pickles* *are produced in India - just as bad!*

Another example is canned mushrooms. No-Name brand comes from Indonesia…*

Also check those little fruit cups. They used to be made in Canada, in the Niagara region, until about 2 years ago.

They are now packaged in China. Most sold in Aldi
stores.*

While the Chinese export inferior and even toxic products, dangerous toys, and goods to be sold in North American
markets, the media wrings its hands! Yet, 70% of North Americans believe that the trading
privileges afforded to the Chinese should be
suspended.*
Why do we need the government to suspend trading
privileges? THIS IS A YOURSELF PROJECT.

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

THINK ABOUT THIS:*

If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance
resolved in our favor... fast! The downside? Some Canadian/American businesses will feel a temporary pinch
from having foreign stockpiles of inventory.*
Just one month of trading losses will hit the Chinese for 8% of their North American exports. Then they will at least have
to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness are worth it.*

Share with your friends. Start reading labels more closely and
buy something else even if it costs a few cents more.*

This has been around for some time byt it still fits. The lady has hit the nail on the head. The questions asked at the end  apply to a ton of actions by our elected dipshits not only Social Security.

THINK THIS LADY IS PISSED?

If you are over 50, you need to read this. If not, don't bother,

 you are already screwed.

Alan Simpson, the Senator from Wyoming calls senior 

citizens the Greediest Generation as he compared "Social 

Security " to a Milk Cow with 310 million teats. Here's a 

response in a letter from PATTY MYERS in Montana ... I 

think she is a little ticked off! She also tells it like it is!

"Hey Alan, let's get a few things straight!!!

1. As a career politician, you have been on the public dole

 (tit) for FIFTY YEARS.

2. I have been paying Social Security taxes for 48 YEARS 

(since I was 15 years old. I am now 63).

3. My Social Security payments, and those of millions of 

other Americans, were safely tucked away in an interest

 bearing account for decades until you political pukes

 decided to raid the account and give OUR money to a bunch

 of zero losers in return for votes, thus bankrupting the

 system and turning Social Security into a Ponzi scheme that

 would make Bernie Madoff proud.

4. Recently, just like Lucy & Charlie Brown, you and "your

 ilk" pulled the proverbial football away from millions of 

American seniors nearing retirement and moved the 

goalposts for full retirement from age 65 to age, 67. NOW,

you and your "shill commission" are proposing to move the 

goalposts YET AGAIN.

5. I, and millions of other Americans, have been paying into

 Medicare from Day One, and now "you morons" propose to

 change the rules of the game. Why? Because "you idiots" 

mismanaged other parts of the economy to such an extent 

that you need to steal our money from Medicare to pay the 

bills.

6. I, and millions of other Americans, have been paying

 income taxes our entire lives, and now you propose to

 increase our taxes yet again. Why? Because you 

"incompetent bastards" spent our money so profligately that

 you just kept on spending even after you ran out of money

. Now, you come to the American taxpayers and say you 

need more to pay off YOUR debt.

To add insult to injury, you label us "greedy" for calling 

"bullshit" to your incompetence.

Well, Captain Bullshit, I have a few questions for YOU:

1. How much money have you earned from the American 

taxpayers during your pathetic 50-year political career?

2. At what age did you retire from your pathetic political 

career, and how much are you receiving in annual retirement

 benefits from the American taxpayers?

3. How much do you pay for YOUR government provided 

health insurance?

4. What cuts in YOUR retirement and healthcare benefits 

are you proposing in your disgusting deficit reduction 

proposal, or as usual, have you exempted yourself and your 

political cronies?

It is you, Captain Bullshit, and your political co-conspirators

 called Congress who are the "greedy" ones. It is you and 

your fellow nutcase thieves who have bankrupted America 

and stolen the American dream from millions of loyal, 

patriotic taxpayers.

And for what? Votes and your job and retirement security at

 our expense, you lunk-headed, leech. That's right, sir. You

 and yours have bankrupted America for the sole purpose of 

advancing your pathetic, political careers. You know it, we 

know it, and you know that we know it. And you can take that

 to the bank, you miserable son of a bitches.

P.S. And stop calling Social Security benefits "entitlements". 

WHAT AN INSULT!!!!

I have been paying in to the SS system for 45 years “It's my

 money”-give it back to me the way the system was designed

 and stop patting yourself on the back like you are being 

generous by doling out these monthly checks .

EVERYONE!! If you agree with Patty Myers, says, please

 PASS IT ON!!!!

We are getting older  so here is Our Special Bucket
List   for 2015,16....

HERE IS ALL WE WANT..

1. Respect HUMAN LIFE

 2. Bring "GOD" back into America!

 3. Hillary in prison.

 4. Borders Closed!

 5. Congress: On the same retirement & healthcare plans as everybody else

 6. Congress: Obey its own laws  NOW!

7. Language: English only in schools!

8. Culture: Constitution, and the Bill of Rights!

 9. Drug Free: Mandatory Drug Screening before & during Welfare!

10. NO freebies to Non-Citizens!

 11. Balance the Federal budget.
 12. Stop giving away our money to foreign countries! Charge them for our help! 
      We need it here.

 13. Fix the TAX CODE!

 And last but not least ~

 14. "RESPECT OUR MILITARY AND OUR FLAG!!"

 Elected Officials BE Aware That We the people are  coming after you with a vengence!

This is Why Donald Trump is whipping ASS on all of the Presidental Candidates !!!

When I see the way people act today I Remember these words of wisdom from the long ago past.

These 10 Quotes From an Oglala Lakota Chief Will Make You Question Everything About Our Society

Luther Standing Bear was an Oglala Lakota Sioux Chief who, among a few rare others such as Charles Eastman, Black Elk and Gertrude Bonninoccupied the rift between the way of life of the Indigenous people of the Great Plains before, and during, the arrival and subsequent spread of the European pioneers. Raised in the traditions of his people until the age of eleven, he was then educated at the Carlisle Indian Industrial Boarding School of Pennsylvania, where he learned the english language and way of life. (Though a National Historical Landmark, Carlisle remains a place of controversy in Native circles.)

Like his above mentioned contemporaries, however, his native roots were deep, leaving him in the unique position of being a conduit between cultures. Though his movement through the white man’s world was not without “success” — he had numerous movie roles in Hollywood — his enduring legacy was the protection of the way of life of his people.

By the time of his death he had published 4 books and had become a leader at the forefront of the progressive movement aimed at preserving Native American heritage and sovereignty, coming to be known as a strong voice in the education of the white man as to the Native American way of life. Here, then, are 10 quotes from the great Sioux Indian Chief known as Standing Bear that will be sure to disturb much of what you think you know about “modern” culture.

1) Praise, flattery, exaggerated manners and fine, high-sounding words were no part of Lakota politeness. Excessive manners were put down as insincere, and the constant talker was considered rude and thoughtless. Conversation was never begun at once, or in a hurried manner.

2) Children were taught that true politeness was to be defined in actions rather than in words. They were never allowed to pass between the fire and the older person or a visitor, to speak while others were speaking, or to make fun of a crippled or disfigured person. If a child thoughtlessly tried to do so, a parent, in a quiet voice, immediately set him right.

3) Silence was meaningful with the Lakota, and his granting a space of silence before talking was done in the practice of true politeness and regardful of the rule that ‘thought comes before speech.’…and in the midst of sorrow, sickness, death or misfortune of any kind, and in the presence of the notable and great, silence was the mark of respect… strict observance of this tenet of good behavior was the reason, no doubt, for his being given the false characterization by the white man of being a stoic. He has been judged to be dumb, stupid, indifferent, and unfeeling.

4) We did not think of the great open plains, the beautiful rolling hills, the winding streams with tangled growth, as ‘wild’. Only to the white man was nature a ‘wilderness’ and only to him was it ‘infested’ with ‘wild’ animals and ‘savage’ people. To us it was tame. Earth was bountiful and we were surrounded with the blessings of the Great Mystery.

5) With all creatures of the earth, sky and water was a real and active principle. In the animal and bird world there existed a brotherly feeling that kept the Lakota safe among them. And so close did some of the Lakotas come to their feathered and furred friends that in true brotherhood they spoke a common tongue.

6) This concept of life and its relations was humanizing and gave to the Lakota an abiding love. It filled his being with the joy and mystery of living; it gave him reverence for all life; it made a place for all things in the scheme of existence with equal importance to all. 7) It was good for the skin to touch the earth, and the old people liked to remove their moccasins and walk with bare feet on the sacred earth… the old Indian still sits upon the earth instead of propping himself up and away from its life giving forces. For him, to sit or lie upon the ground is to be able to think more deeply and to feel more keenly. He can see more clearly into the mysteries of life and come closer in kinship to other lives about him.

8) Everything was possessed of personality, only differing from us in form. Knowledge was inherent in all things. The world was a library and its books were the stones, leaves, grass, brooks, and the birds and animals that shared, alike with us, the storms and blessings of earth. We learned to do what only the student of nature learns, and that was to feel beauty. We never railed at the storms, the furious winds, and the biting frosts and snows. To do so intensified human futility, so whatever came we adjusted ourselves, by more effort and energy if necessary, but without complaint.

9) …the old Lakota was wise. He knew that a man’s heart, away from nature, becomes hard; he knew that lack of respect for growing, living things soon led to lack of respect for humans, too. So he kept his children close to nature’s softening influence.

10) Civilization has been thrust upon me… and it has not added one whit to my love for truth, honesty, and generosity.