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This has nothing to do with Tapioca, but It is kindo sweet! -----------------

Tapioca is basically a root starch derived from the cassava, or yuca plant. It's often used to thicken soups and sweeten the flavor of baked goods, and it makes a dandy pudding. The cassava plant is native to South America and the West Indies, where its thick, fibrous roots are used in a variety of forms: bread flour, laundry starch, an alcoholic brew, and of course, tapioca pudding. In processing, heat ruptures the starch grains, converting them to small, irregular masses that are further baked into flake tapioca. A pellet form, known as pearl tapioca, is made by forcing the moist starch through sieves. -----------------

The war would be bad but South Korea has the power to defend itself. China is a different story entirely. A US war with PRC would/will be Hell on Earth. South Korea Military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Maritime Police (Coast Guard) Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age (24-28 months mandatory service required, depending on the military baranch involved) (2004 est.) Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 14,233,895 (2004 est.) Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 8,966,241 (2004 est.) Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 341,697 (2004 est.) Military expenditures - dollar figure: $14.522 billion (FY03) Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.7% (FY03) source North Korea Military branches: Korean People's Army (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), Civil Security Forces Military manpower - military age: 17 years of age (2004 est.) Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 6,181,038 (2004 est.) Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 3,694,855 (2004 est.) Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 189,014 (2004 est.) Military expenditures - dollar figure: $5,217.4 million (FY02) Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 22.9% (2003) source Peoples Republic of China Military branches: People's Liberation Army (PLA): comprises ground forces, Navy (including naval infantry and naval aviation), Air Force, and II Artillery Corps (strategic missile force), People's Armed Police Force (internal security troops, nominally a state security body but included by the Chinese as part of the "armed forces" and considered to be an adjunct to the PLA), militia Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age (2004 est.) Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 379,524,688 (2004 est.) Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 208,143,352 (2004 est.) Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 12,494,201 (2004 est.) Military expenditures - dollar figure: $60 billion (2003 est.) Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 3.5-5.0% (FY03 est.) source --------------

Should have sold yesterday. Now, hold and buy while price is still 40% down. ----------

The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible) II George (3:16) All nations that fight terror, as if the lives of their own people depend on it, will earn the favorable judgment of history. ----------------

Yes! How many Toms, Dicks, Harrys, Joes and MarySues died either on Sept 11 or in the war on terrorism. How many little Toms, Dicks, Harrys, Joes and MarySues are growing up withot a parent. How many of Toms', Dicks', Harrys', Joes' or MarySues' parents had to bury a child?! 9/11 affects everyone on the planet and every one born from that day forward. Regardless of what their mother names them. It is our obligation, our duty, as a country and as a people who believe in freedom and all it implies, to fight this kind of hatred and terrorism, wherever it is and whenever it strikes. We cannot allow men like Bin Laden or Hussein to continue terrifying and murdering innocent men, women and children. These monstrousities camouflaged as humans Must Be Stopped! www.albertarose.org/Remember/reaction1.htm ----------

Kerry was a self-serving malcontent from the day he arrived in Vietnam for his brief four-month visit. He was disgruntled. He avoided combat. He didn't obey orders. But he did go beyond the call of duty in the pursuit of one objective – seeking medals and commendations and a shortened stay in Vietnam. Kerry praised Vietnam's communist dictator Ho Chi Minh, comparing him to George Washington. Kerry made two trips to Paris to meet with representatives of the enemy. He was also present at VVAW steering committee meetings in which debates took place about assassinating three U.S. senators. What is a wonder is the fact that 33 years later Kerry has enough credibility left to make run for the presidency on a major party ticket. "It Takes A Kerry to Raze a Village" Bush did coke at Camp David, drove drunk, dodged the man, and got the kid glove treatment 'cause his dad was CIA chief, or Ambassador to the U.N., or V.P. or POTUS. No contest! Kerry is alpha fuck-up! ----------------- -----------------

Wow I am Converted!!!!!!! I am now a Democrat because I believe everyone deserves a chance. And if necessary, a second chance. And if, by the eighth or ninth chance, this guy needs another chance, I mean, come on. This guy is due. I am now a Democrat because I believe in helping those in need. All of us, you and I, have an obligation to those less fortunate. You go first, okay? I'm a little short this week. I am now a Democrat because I believe in the equality of all people, regardless of their race. That is why I think we should give free medical degrees to minorities because, well, duh. Like any of those types are going to make it through medical school. I am now a Democrat because I fervently believe in tolerance. Tolerance is critical in our diverse society, and if you have a problem with that, mister, then I will inform the authorities and I bet that after a few hours in their "special room" you too will agree that tolerance is critical. I am now a Democrat because I believe that we should take our noses out of other people's bedrooms. I say we move the noses to their banks and storage sheds and scout troops, and so forth. I am now a Democrat because I hold sacred freedom of the press, as well as freedom of the TV and freedom of the movie. Where I draw the line is freedom of the talk radio, and don't even get me started about that damn Internet business. I am now a Democrat because I recognize that education is important. Very, very, extremely very important. We must increase spending on education and enact important education reforms, such as eliminating standardized tests. Because we can never hope to measure this beautiful, elusive, important thing we call education. I am now a Democrat because I believe in the separation of church and state. We must stop the religious extremists who want school-sanctioned prayers. Now, you tell me - with all that chanting and praying and incense-burning going on, how can our kids concentrate on the big condom-and-banana midterm? I am now a Democrat because I believe in the rights of women, be they lawyers or housewives or skanky interns. For too long women have been the victims of discrimination, and we must target programs to help these women, and also the various people who have descended from women. I am now a Democrat because I believe in women's right to choose. I mean, not a church school or a tax shelter, or something like that, obviously. Let's be reasonable. I am now a Democrat because I believe in the rule of law. Or, at least, lawyers. Because hey, according to my attorney, I could have been on the Number 7 bus when it crashed yesterday. As far as you know. I am now a Democrat because I believe a healthy economy depends on good jobs at good wages. So fork 'em over, you fat bastard boss man. I am now a Democrat because I believe the government should step in to create good jobs when that fat bastard boss man moves my good job to Mexico. Hey, I know! Maybe we can take all the money that boss man spends on non-job-creating stuff, like solid gold yachts and mink spats, and use that money to create jobs. I am now a Democrat because I fear the power of giant unrestrained monopolies, such as Microsoft, Nike, Parker Brothers, Univac and the Erie Canal Company. The government must wage an unrelenting, all-out war to crush these scary monopolies to a pulp before they get too powerful. I am now a Democrat because I believe in a strong military. Strong, yes, but caring and thoughtful too, and ready to face new challenges. A military that enjoys long strolls on the beach, cuddling in front of a warm fire, unafraid to show its vulnerable side. Must be NS/DDF. I am now a Democrat because I believe there is too much violence in society, especially in our schools. To avoid another Columbine tragedy, we should have mellow "rap" sessions with at-risk teens, such as the Goths. The violence will only end after the teen Goths see that we adults really care, and are "hip" to their groovy teen Goth scene. I am now a Democrat because I believe in campaign finance reform. Sadly, our politics are dominated by advertisements, paid for by the contributions of giant corporations. All too often, these drown out legitimate grassroots opinions, like the kind heard on TimeWarner-AOL-CNN, TimesCorp, or Disney-ABC. I am now a Democrat because I believe in public support of the arts. By "the arts," I of course mean those things made by, or excreted by, an artist of some sort. It is especially important that art be provocative and take controversial stances, like opposing Jesse Helms, and so on. I am now a Democrat because I believe in the environment and conservation. For instance, we must raise the price of gasoline, like they do in Europe, to increase conservation. If we don't, there will soon be a big gas shortage, and this will mean higher gasoline prices for you and me. I am now a Democrat because I detest greed. Especially the sickening greed of those who struck it rich in the 1980s, and greedily refuse to give me any of their stuff. I am nowa Democrat because I... hey look! A new episode of Survivor! Geez, I hope they don't vote off Jenna, she's my favorite. One of the reasons that I am now a Democrat is that this hot broad that I am banging is a Vegan. ---------------------

She should be happy that she is protesting in America. In pre-invasion Afghanistan or Iraq, the hairpulling would have been used to expose her neck so that her head could be cut off! Bully!? scoff ---------------

What's the frequency Kenneth!? In 1972 the only person to have a Microsoft Word was Al Gore while he was inventing the internet. Hopefully, this will be Dan's swansong. LOSER What ever happened to the day when news reporters were careful to be unbiased. I'd Rather watch another network. --------------------

Here is really good Sept.11 rememberance site. Excellant pictures, speeches, and the names of the victims. --------------

Did you pay your bill? D'oh!! --------

I'll say it again. Kerry was not a just a war protestor. He was a traitorous radical. He didn't just protest; he was active in trying to bring down our form of government. There are reports of him heading a meeting of an organization, where plans were made to assassinate members of congress. He may have changed his views over the years but that doesn't change what happened back then www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com/kerry_kan_plot1.htm ---------.

Hanoi John. How true! This swiftboat issue brought Mr. Kerry's anti-war activities to light. He didn't just make few speeches about the war. He was the radical leader of the pro-Hanoi group called Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), Jane Fonda was a major financial supporter. Kerry should stand by his past or repudiate it, but that would require backbone. John Kerry to the Senate Committee of Foreign Relations April 23, 1971 lists.village.virginia.edu/sixties/HTML_docs/Resources/Primary/Winter_Soldier/VVAW_entry.html -------------

He stated that he left a 'socialist' Austria. He was 100% correct. Hell, all of Europe is one big socialist nanny state. --------------

I believe that article is a mis-representation of his speech. It states: "It's a fact -- as a child he could not have seen a Soviet tank in Styria," the southeastern province where Schwarzenegger was born and raised, What he said: When I was a boy, the Soviets occupied part of Austria. I saw their tanks in the streets. I saw communism with my own eyes. I remember the fear we had when we had to cross into the Soviet sector. Source www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/31/politics/main639869.shtml The Facts: Birthname: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger Born: 30 July 1947, Graz, Austria. Source www.scms.ca/hbarnd.html The signing of the State Treaty in 1955 ended Allied occupation of Austria and any immediate danger of communist dictatorship and/or partition. Source kids.mapzones.com/world/austria/ You would think C.N.N. would check there facts better! ---------

It is a shame that some of those who fought so well for America can be treated as 'forgotten ghosts' and left to rot as POWs in Hanoi's prisons, while those like Kerry and Fonda, who so passionately supported our enemy and condemned our system of government, are now overwhelmingly blessed by its wealth. www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com/video/kerry.wmv ---------------

I could not agree more! So no McDonalds' jokes for me. I wish you a speedy recovery Mr. President. God help the nurses! ---------------

He busy right now, finalizing plans on the invasions of Iran, Syria, N. Korea, and Sudan. ---------------

Kerry is the president of the N.W.A. slate.msn.com/id/2096540/ ------------------

Okay, children, now we're talking about your word vs mine; until you can both find your proof, let's just let that one go; there were plenty of other truths stated about Kerry during the convention, while during the DNC, all they could talk about was how the war was wrong and GWB is a liar - total baloney! Remember, Kerry voted FOR the war before he voted against it!!! abcnews.go.com/sections/WNT/US/kerry_interview_040722-3.html -------------

Cnn reports that : and is requiring quad bypass surgery Story --------

Was searching for info on skydive incident in New Jersey and stumbled into this(unrelated).

"Freedom is on the march!" "Even if we don't agree, you know what I believe and where I stand." "This century will be liberty's century." "May God bless you and may God continues to bless this great country"----G.W. Bush Sept 2,2004 -----------

Pro-gun including military weapons. Can you imagine if 'well regulated militia' was true. People should be allowed to buy a F-16 if they use it for national defense. Rights?! Wrong! Killing your baby because it is inconvenient is just plain evil! Drugs are bad and must be illegal. It is the government's responsiblity to protect its citizens. Weed is cool though, but legal I dunno. Yes,reasonable and also a source of revenue. That's OK Yes, he is a wonderful human being, as long as he doesn't reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. You mean God! Hell yes! Eating a T-bone right this minute! Thank you George Forman. Drive a gas gussler, tell racist & sexist jokes, and believe that all people should be judged by their actions not their views! --------- --------------