MUTH'S TRUTHS 10/30/2013

SWEAT PLEDGE I love this SWEAT Pledge written by a guy named Mike Rowe and think that every high school student should be required to sign it before getting their diploma (Hat tip: Felecia Dorchuck)… “The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge” (Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) 1. I believe that I have won the greatest lottery of all time. I am alive. I walk the Earth. I live in America. Above all things, I am grateful. 2. I believe that I am entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nothing more. I also understand that “happiness” and the “pursuit of happiness” are not the same thing. 3. I believe there is no such thing as a “bad job.” I believe that all jobs are opportunities, and it’s up to me to make the best of them. 4. I do not “follow my passion.” I bring it with me. I believe that any job can be done with passion and enthusiasm. 5. I deplore debt, and do all I can to avoid it. I would rather live in a tent and eat beans than borrow money to pay for a lifestyle I can’t afford. 6. I believe that my safety is my responsibility. I understand that being in “compliance” does not necessarily mean I’m out of danger. 7. I believe the best way to distinguish myself at work is to show up early, stay late, and cheerfully volunteer for every crappy task there is. 8. I believe the most annoying sounds in the world are whining and complaining. I will never make them. If I am unhappy in my work, I will either find a new job, or find a way to be happy. 9. I believe that my education is my responsibility, and absolutely critical to my success. I am resolved to learn as much as I can from whatever source is available to me. I will never stop learning, and understand that library cards are free. 10. I believe that I am a product of my choices – not my circumstances. I will never blame anyone for my shortcomings or the challenges I face. And I will never accept the credit for something I didn’t do. 11. I understand the world is not fair, and I’m OK with that. I do not resent the success of others. 12. I believe that all people are created equal. I also believe that all people make choices. Some choose to be lazy. Some choose to sleep in. I choose to work my butt off. On my honor, I hereby affirm the above statements to be an accurate summation of my personal worldview. I promise to live by them. Signed______________________________ Dated___________ CAMPAIGN TRAINING WORKSHOPS TONIGHT! Campaign Communications 101 Reno, Nevada Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:00 - 9:00 pm Click here for details Campaign/Candidate 101 Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday, November 5, 2013 6:00 - 9:00 pm Click here for details RALSTON RETORTS! In a tweet yesterday, Jon Ralston, #2 liberal blogger, corrected a GOP press release announcing efforts to land the 2016 Republican National Convention for Las Vegas. “Just noticed: On NV's big ad for the RNC 2016, the big pitch says it will be a largest and most ‘significant events of it’s kind.’ No: ITS!” He followed that up with… “Las Vegas: Where anything goes, and we don't give a rat's patootie about proper English.” Talk about the grammar-challenged pot calling the kettle black.  Here are just two of the latest Ralston foul-ups… Calfironia rurals, not rules See more Ralston Retorts at www.RalstonRetorts.com TAX PLEDGE SIGNERS Conservative Republican Lisa Krasner, running for Assembly District 26 in Washoe County, held a well-attended fundraiser Tuesday night where she inked the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.  Signing the Pledge as her witnesses were former Gov. Jim Gibbons and moi.  The other conservative Republican in the race, Rob Archie, has also signed the Pledge. That means the only Republican in the AD 26 race who hasn't signed the Pledge is serial tax-hiker Assemblyman Randy Kirner, (R-Kirner Tax), father of the Kirner Tax. #KirnerTax Click here for the update 2014 list of Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Nevada. NAKED VEGAS Las Vegas is home to a new reality show called “Naked Vegas” which will air on the SyFy channel exploring the “provocative and imaginative world of body painting art.” When casinos, clubs, events, conventions, celebrities, magicians, fashion designers -- or anyone in between -- wants to throw a memorable opening, they call the Naked Vegas Team (it's the name of the business AND the show! Booya!). These four accomplished artists – including Nicholas “Nix” Herrera from Syfy’s hit series Face Off – comprise Las Vegas' hottest and most innovative body painting company, creating amazing displays of artwork on naked female and male models. Each episode of Naked Vegas will highlight the chemistry and creative skills of the artists' different personalities as they collaborate on a major client job while navigating the economics of the business. You can catch the trailer by clicking here. Better yet, you’re invited to join a very special “Naked Vegas” viewing party at 8:00 pm next Tuesday night, November 5th, at the Ruvo Center in downtown Las Vegas.  Great give-aways, plus meet the cast of the show!  Appetizers and Alien Tequila margaritas are being provided by Mundo, a Latin Chic Restaurant. A $20 donation will be collected at the door benefiting the Ruvo Center and its ongoing research into brain aging and disease.  RSVP to George at (702) 373-2862. The exact address for the Ruvo Center is 888 W. Bonneville Avenue.  Again, next Tuesday night, November 5th, starting at 8:00 p.m.  See you there! FREE MARKET SUGAR Don’t Blame Sugar if Candyland moves Overseas Read more at www.FreeMarketSugar.com FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR This month’s First Friday Happy Hour will be on Friday, November 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Blue Martini in Town Square on the south end of the Strip in Las Vegas.  Our VIP guest-of-honor will be our 2014 Courage under Fire award recipient, Amanda Collins.  FAMOUS LAST WORDS “Can we please stop pretending Obama is 'annoyed' by administration failures rather than responsible for them?” – Mark Hemingway Did someone forward you this copy of Muth's Truths? Get your own FREE subscription...