Thursday, April 28, 2005

Is this a great country or what!                                                                                          LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO                       Fifty-eighth Legislature                   First Regular Session - 2005                                                                                                          IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES                                                                                                      HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29                                                                                                         BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE                                                                               A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION      STATING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND COMMENDING JARED AND  JERUSHA  HESS  AND  THE      CITY OF PRESTON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOVIE "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE."                                                                               Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:                                                                               WHEREAS,  the  State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity      of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and  production  of  "Napoleon  Dynamite"; and      WHEREAS,  the scenic and beautiful City of Preston, County of Franklin and      the State of Idaho are experiencing increased tourism and economic growth; and      WHEREAS, filmmaker Jared Hess is a native Idahoan who was educated in  the      Idaho public school system; and      WHEREAS,  the  Preston  High School administration and staff, particularly      the cafeteria staff, have enjoyed notoriety and worldwide attention; and      WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's      most famous export; and      WHEREAS,  the  friendship  between  Napoleon  and  Pedro   has   furthered      multiethnic relationships; and      WHEREAS,  Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics; and      WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air  quality      and  carpooling  as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transportation; and      WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights  a  long-      honored Idaho vacation destination; and      WHEREAS,  Rico  and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour      shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns; and      WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha  is  an  example  of  the      importance of the visual arts in K-12 education; and      WHEREAS,  the schoolwide Preston High School student body elections foster      an awareness in Idaho's youth of public service and civic duty; and      WHEREAS, the "Happy Hands" club and the requirement  that  candidates  for      school  president  present  a  skit is an example of the importance of theater      arts in K-12 education; and      WHEREAS, Pedro's efforts to bake a cake for Summer illustrate the positive      connection between culinary skills to lifelong relationships; and      WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce  and      Idaho's technology-driven industry; and      WHEREAS,  Kip  and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy      marriages; and      WHEREAS, the prevalence of cooked steak as a primary food group pays tribute      to Idaho's beef industry; and      WHEREAS, Napoleon's tetherball  dexterity  emphasizes  the  importance  of      physical education in Idaho public schools; and      WHEREAS,  Tina  the  llama,  the  chickens with large talons, the 4-H milk      cows, and the Honeymoon Stallion showcase Idaho's animal husbandry; and      WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of  the      Legislature  of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent      resolution are "FREAKIN' IDIOTS!" and run the risk of having the "Worst Day of      Their Lives!"      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session      of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of  Representatives  and  the      Senate concurring therein, that we commend Jared and Jerusha Hess and the City      of  Preston  for  showcasing the positive aspects of Idaho's youth, rural culture,      education system, athletics, economic prosperity and diversity.      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the  House  of  Representatives      and  the  Senate  of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your      heart, and thus we eagerly await the next  cinematic  undertaking  of  Idaho's      Hess family.      BE  IT  FURTHER  RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives      be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of  this      resolution to Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Mayor of the City of Preston and the      Principal of Preston High School. Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Impact                                          STATEMENT OF PURPOSE                               RS 15236 The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jared and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho.                            FISCAL NOTE There is no fiscal impact to the general fund. link 6:52:27 PM      Throw Me A Bone []

Snidge done stuck me! What follows is a list of different occupations. You must select at least five of them. You may add more if you like to your list before you pass it on (after you select five of the items as it was passed to you). Of the five you selected, you are to finish each phrase with what you would do as a member of that profession. Then pass it on to three other bloggers. Here's that list: If I could be a scientist... If I could be a farmer... If I could be a musician... If I could be a doctor... If I could be a painter... If I could be a gardener... If I could be a missionary... If I could be a chef... If I could be an architect... If I could be a linguist... If I could be a psychologist... If I could be a librarian... If I could be an athlete... If I could be a lawyer... If I could be an innkeeper... If I could be a professor... If I could be a writer... If I could be a backup dancer... If I could be a llama-rider... If I could be a bonnie pirate... If I could be a midget stripper... If I could be a proctologist... If I could be a TV-Chat Show host... If I could be an actor... If I could be a judge... If I could be a Jedi... If I could be a mob boss... If I could be an innkeeper... I'd want to be one at a villa in Tuscany and of course I'd need to have a well rounded knowledge of the area's vineyards. If I could be a musician... I would like to be a Richard Thompson like guitar wizard who writes great songs about bummer subjects. If I could be a Jedi... I would be gettin' medieval on the forces of the Dark Side in DC. If I could be a psychologist... then I wouldn't have to pay for one. If I could be a TV-Chat Show host...I'd only invite Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and Ann Coulter on and I'd spend the whole show mocking them with a Bill Maher like wit and not letting them get a word in ever. If I could be a scientist... I'd, oh wait I am a scientist. Batter Up: Birdie because I think I know how she'd answer 2 of them, I could be wrong Nancy because she likes quizzes Katya because she's from Texas 6:30:03 PM      Throw Me A Bone []

10 Movies you should see that you probably haven't (in no particular order).  Bonus points to anyone who has seen 5 or more. 1.  The Station Agent 2.  Whale Rider 3.  City Of God 4.  American Splendor 5.  Lost In Translation 6.  The Quiet American 7.  Amelie 8.  Scotland, PA 9.  You Can Count On Me 10. Hotel Rwanda  (this should be required viewing) 7:05:19 AM      Throw Me A Bone []

And the answer is..... Satellite image of a river delta, specifically a Landsat false color composite image.  Good guess Pandora, Carroll, Otto, and Phil get what it is, nobody was going to get where it is.  Here's the story:  The Lena River, some 2,800 miles (4,400 km) long, is one of the largest rivers in the world. The Lena Delta Reserve is the most extensive protected wilderness area in Russia. It is an important refuge and breeding ground for many species of Siberian wildlife. This was part of a series called "Earth Art" from the EROS Data Center of The US Geological Survey in Sioux Falls, SD.  They took Landsat photos and turned them around, used any color they wanted, just to make art.  Pretty cool huh. 7:01:26 AM      Throw Me A Bone []

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