A tornado destroyed the R.G. Berry Distribution center in San Angelo, TX and as a result 180,000 pairs of new shoes had to be destroyed. The shoes were undamaged but due to insurance regulations the shoes were declared not available for sale or in-country distribution.
Alan Wilson of Templeton Construction was charged with disposing of the shoes. He did not like the idea of wasting new shoes. In looking for charity organizations to donate the shoes to Wilson met Carmen Nila, a member of PaulAnn Baptist Church. The year before the church held a shoe drive for Shoes for Orphan Souls. Through the efforts of Wilson and Nila instead of being destroyed the shoes were donated to Buckner’s Shoes for Orphan Souls. Also, Wal-Mart donated the use of its trucks to transport the shoes from San Angelo to Dallas.
“This is like deja vu all over again.” — Yogi Berra
“The computer is a moron.” — Peter Drucker
“To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of whom are absent.” — Robert Copeland
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and Jill a rich widow. — Evan Esar
How To and Other Useful tips
Not sure when I will need this but I found instructions on how to turn a Webcam into a microscope. So next time I’m in need of a microscope I will be ready.
For tips on how to prevent laptop theft check out this article in PC-World.
I found step by instructions for turning off the water supply to a toilet. Personally, I think this one is rather easy and a matter of common sense. However, I am reminded of an incident that happened in college. Maintenance was called to fix a problem in one of the bathrooms. Following his normal procedure the guy disconnected the toilet from the wall and as he was using his wrench to turn off the water he broke the knob. In the process of fixing a simple problem the guy flooded 3 floors of our dorm. Yes, he disconnected the toilet before turning off the water. Good thing he was not an electrician. Guess he could have used the this little tutorial.
Things That Make You think
If you have an open mind is there a chance your brain might fall out?
According to a British study a computer keyboard contains more germs than a toilet seat.
Why do old men wear their pants higher than young men do?
This past weekend The Big Guy and I took a mini-vacation. He will be teaching summer school and this is only break for the next 12 weeks or so we decided to use the time to get away. We went to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach. It was a fun but quick trip.
We drove in Thursday night after I got off work. So we didn’t really do much our first night there but check in and get some sleep.
The resort Casa Del Mar.
On Friday we spent the day at the pool and beach. That evening we took the trolley to Ocean Walk/Board walk, at $3 each the passes were a good investment. Saved us on parking and gas plus was less hassle than trying to find things.
Thought the birds looked cool.
Our resort was right on the beach.
The Big Guy enjoying the pool at the resort.
Night shot of the Boardwalk band shell.
On Saturday we went back to Ocean Walk. The Big Guy aka the Coupon King had some coupons for the Daytona Lagoon. We each got a free round of mini-golf and buy one get one on go-carts. After that we headed back to the Ocean Walk to catch a movie. We saw Iron Man. If you haven’t seen it be sure to stick around after the credits. After the movie we headed back to Ormond Beach. We decided to check out a local place Charley Horse for dinner. It was very good. We try to avoid the chains when on vacations.
A friend sent me a link to this clip by Louie Giglio. It is amazing. God uses even the smallest things to show us the Supremacy of Christ.
15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Col 1:15-20 (NIV)
A tornado destroyed the R.G. Berry Distribution center in San Angelo, TX and as a result 180,000 pairs of new shoes had to be destroyed. The shoes were undamaged but due to insurance regulations the shoes were declared not available for sale or in-country distribution.
