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Blogging birthday….
Yesterday, my little blog was five years old. As is typical for me lately, I’m a day late and more than a few dollars short writing about it. The five years have been interesting and I’ve learned a...
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From Galrahn: The third biggest issue is the apparent ass kicking someone in NAVAIR needs for completely forgetting to include Rotary Wing aircraft in the Navy’s 30 year aviation plan. On one hand we...
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So long as they are quoting authors…..
Maybe our “over taxed” friends should spend less time with Ayn Rand and more time with these guys: Check out the debate here!. It would appear both men were right-but right now, Huxley appears to be...
View ArticleThe subtle difference….
Of when its OK to call someone a retard. Stephen Colbert explains: The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Sarah Palin Uses a Hand-O-Prompter www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes...
View ArticleCharlie Wilson’s war……
Charlie Wilson died yesterday. That is a totally sad development. Wilson will receive a Feb. 23 graveside service with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. He deserves that kind of...
View ArticleAnyone can be a singing star…
Even a Sumo grand champion like Akebono: Actually, he is pretty good, if you ask me. What’s next? Dancing with the Stars? The chicks in the background are not too shabby either………
View ArticleSomething truly amazing……
Star Trek is coming true in our life time. Well-not the spaceships part-which really gripes me. But the lasers part is: What you are seeing in that target is the Airborne Laser Platform-a converted...
View ArticleAn interesting conversation….
A female co-worker was over in our little corner of cubeville a couple of days ago. She asked me “why are you so obsessed with Asia? What’s so great about it? I was in Korea once and I hated it!” ( I...
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The real purpose of the Olympics…
To kick the shit out of teams from countries who deserve it. Thus-this news brought a big smile to my face: VANCOUVER : A rampant United States hammered China 12-1 on Sunday to make it a miserable...
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Haven’t been able to post so much in the last couple of days. I’ve been tied up in the Alternate Universe-where its not so fun: But hopefully, I will be able to bridge the gap-starting tomorrow! I have...
View ArticleNever placing the blame where it belongs……..
Over at another blog, there is yet another tired old rendition of the refrain, "The surge worked-and Obama pissed it all away." Its a tiresome song that gets played over and over again, and the usual...
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A mass shooting happens in America every three to four months or so. Charleston, home of my beloved alma-mater, took its turn in the barrel yesterday. CHARLESTON, S.C. — A white gunman opened fire...
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The wrong people are winning
Well, now that really bad things are going on, its probably time for me to get back to work. I have a lot to say about a lot of things-but just can't seem to either find the time or the volition to...
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Recent Reading
Besides the volume of recent work, I have been deeply involved in several books recently. Not really an excuse for my lack of steady posting, but it did provide a different sort of diversion. Below...
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Going Nordo.
Walking up the brow this weekend and going haze gray and underway. No wait a minute, the ship is white. How about , "Bright white and out of sight!"? Either way posting will be non-existent for a bit....
View ArticleThe power of how one uses language.
Over at Balloon Juice, Annie Laurie has found this interesting video that analyzes the way Donald Trump uses language and how he organizes his thoughts. Bottom line: Because Trump is a salesman more...
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Oh about that GOP debate last night
You know Ted Cruz fucked up when he gives Donald Trump, that Donald Trump, a chance to be elegant. I'm no big fan of New York City, but Cruz probably wishes he had not broken out the dog whistles:...
View ArticleThe prodigal son returns
I'm back in shopping mall this week for a variety of reasons. Had some medical stuff done, did some stuff related to the S.O. Permanent Residence Card, and checked on my house. I also got to sit...
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