Monthly Archives: September 2008

Six Years of Talk, Results Finally!

Ever since we moved into our house, people have been “talking” about getting this entry sign built. It was promised by the developer, and due to many reasons the construction was delayed. Somehow I thought it would be a good … Continue reading

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Poem to Mom (Mean Old Mother)

Poem to MOM My son came home from school one day, With a smirk upon his face. He decided he was smart enough, To put me in my place. “Guess what I learned in Civics Two, that’s taught by Mr. … Continue reading

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Scam Attempt

I’ve been monitoring craigslist for a good deal on a used motorcycle. I ran across a nice used BMW for a great price. Turns out it was too good to be true! (dang) I’m posting our email conversation here in … Continue reading

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Straight Talk about the SubPrime Mess

The following is an email I received from Kim Snider. It clarifies what has recently happened in the financial market. -Brian —– MAKING SENSE OF THE HEADLINES A quick-and-dirty guide to what’s going on By Kim Snider | September 18, … Continue reading

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F-16 vs C-130

A C-130 was lumbering along when a cocky F-16 flashed by. The jet jockey decided to show off. The fighter jock told the C-130 pilot, ‘watch this!’ and promptly went into a barrel roll followed by a steep climb. He … Continue reading

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Politically Correct

Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as’HILLBILLIES.’ You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS And furthermore HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY … Continue reading

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Large Hadron Collider Explained

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I’m a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight…..

Some good points here, even if things are stretched a bit. (received via email – author unknown) —– If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you’re exotic, different.’ Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American … Continue reading

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Stubborn Ignorance

Source Here’s what the U.S. Constitution says: “All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” How many times have we heard politicians, pundits … Continue reading

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If Betty ever runs again, this is what I’m doing!

It is a funny breed of person that will do this stuff to a car. (OK, I see the irony, I know) Rumor has it that this car used to have nice wheels too. I wonder if this was done … Continue reading

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