Category Archives: In the news…

Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2012 by
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Politics as normal…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I noticed one of the wannabe presidential candidates, after talking to Donald Trump, is questioning the validity of President Obama’s birth certificate again. Makes me call into question the validity of that candidate’s college diploma. Isn’t going to college supposed … Continue reading →

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RIP Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

A real visionary with an unbelievable work ethic, you will be missed Steve. You left the world a better place than when you arrived.

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Where did your Social Security go?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Taken from a rant off Facebook and modified to use less hyperbole. This is mostly for my poorer relatives who worship the conservative party (which today is a misnomer) and think that party can do no wrong. You contributed to Social … Continue reading →

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2011 Virginia Earthquake

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Two funny things that talks to how I feel about the recent earthquake on the east coast of the US. Overheard: Scientists have determined that the quake in DC was caused by the founding fathers rolling over in their graves…

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US Debt Highlights ~ the Day after…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Overheard: Thanks for protecting the job creators, you know for creating jobs for chauffeurs, valets, domestic help, and most importantly seamstresses who specialize in crafting $100 bills into luxurious overcoats. ~ Jim Cutler “This deal does not even attempt to … Continue reading →

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United States Tax Lies and Distortions?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

“I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “The fact is, we pay for the lifestyle we expect. Without taxes, our lifestyles would be totally different and much harder. America would be a third … Continue reading →

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NEWS ACTION ALERT: U.S. Military Bands Face Potentially Devastating Budget Cut

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

The following is an open letter from the American Bandmaster’s Association and echoes the sentiment of the College Band Directors National Association. Now it is our turn to support the nation’s top music makers. “The House of Representatives has voted … Continue reading →

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Telecommuting in 2011 ~ a Brave New World

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Here is an interesting study from this Microsoft Presspass article: Remote Working Now a “Business Imperative” This chart demonstrates both the progress we’ve made in making it easier to work from home and where we are just not quite there … Continue reading →

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Cycling in a skirt, a motoring hazard?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

More from this year’s Top 10 Things that should have Disappeared this Decade post. The silly, prudish American pops up in the news again. Guardian UK: Following the viral response one cyclist filmed after being ticketed for not riding in … Continue reading →

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