Category Archives: In the news…

Live Long and Prosper

Posted on February 28, 2015 by

Goodbye Mr. Spock, aka Leonard Nimoy. The New York Times sez, Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and … Continue reading →

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Seattle Times: At 92, area’s last typewriter repairman loves his Selectrics

Posted on August 11, 2014 by

This was such a cool article I just had to share. The area’s last typewriter repairman is 92 and he’ll tell you all kinds of stories. Bob Montgomery has the time for stories because he’s not that busy these days. … Continue reading →

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US’s Greatest Crisis Today

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Trickle Up Economics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

hgus ~ It’s not about the economy, stupid Companies are so efficient at maximizing shareholder value and profits that if we mandated 30 days vacation, we would increase the demand for labor by more than 10%. This would wipe out … Continue reading →

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Make Love, not Hate. No, really…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy: “The question is whether or not the federal government, under our federalism scheme, has the authority to regulate marriage.” Chief Justice John Roberts (to Edith Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan): “You don’t doubt that the lobby supporting … Continue reading →

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Viral Video Shows the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Think you know where the money is distributed in the US? Think again. Mashable: The issue of wealth inequality across the United States is well known, but this video shows you the extent of that imbalance in dramatic and graphic … Continue reading →

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Amazon Kindle HD 8.9 Review

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.” ~ Carl Jung Back when iPads were the only viable tablet solution, Suzy and I purchased one … Continue reading →

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