tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191784342011-04-21T16:26:47.809-06:00Is there light shining from your world?Ednoreply@blogger.comBlogger1271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-85489235515059083262008-12-01T00:00:00.001-06:002008-11-30T19:06:56.692-06:00

Time flies when your having fun! This holiday season marks the 25th anniversary of A Christmas Story, a classic story of Americana. Seems like it was just yesterday that Ralphie was looking in that department store window and admiring that rifle. You know, an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock! To celebrate the occasion, a convention

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And I think it's gonna be a long long timeTill touch down brings me round again to findI'm not the man they think I am at homeOh no no no I'm a rocket manRocket man burning out his fuse up here alone

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Can the Fins and the Russian's rock? The Leningrad Cowboys and the Red Army Choir say "yes."

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In contrast to the previous baby post, Mom can have her problems too!

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I was on another forum recently when the discussion of hiking staffs came up. The discussion centered around whether to buy a prefabricated one or make your own. The discussion caused me to think about my own hiking staff.The same man that taught me about "Less Than 14 Miles," also taught me about outdoor equipment. One of the most important pieces of backpacking equipment is the staff. It

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While cruising several forums related to hiking and geocaching recently, I came across a message asking for volunteers to help with an upcoming seminar. After reading more details about the event, I decided this would be an interesting thing to do and responded to the call. The next day I received a message that indicated that I was "in" and they looked forward to seeing me soon. The

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Baby must be handled with care as seen in these illustrations. Not sure why "Dad" seems to always be shown in an unfavorable situation in these illustrations. Can you spot the bias in today's illustrations?

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TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Toshiba said Tuesday it will no longer manufacture HD DVDs, effectively ending the long-running battle with the rival Blu-ray for a dominant high-definition format. Toshiba said it made the decision to cease developing, manufacturing, and marketing HD DVDs after "recent major changes in the market." It promised to continue offering support and service for all existing

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Baby needs physical activity to stimulate the muscles and brain. Recent research indicates that children of all ages, including toddlers, need some sort of physical activity. If they do not participate in adequate physical activity, young children are more likely to grow into sedentary adults, which is a "growing" problem in the United States."Children develop skill through involvement in

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Baby's safety and well-being should be the top priority of any parent. We can use a trip to the grocery store as an example:First, baby must be properly secured in the automobile before transport to the local grocery store. Don't be in such a hurry that you forget to put him in a Government approved safety seat (see top diagram). Specific and serious information on child safety seats can be

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I thought it would be appropriate to impart some wisdom of raising babies since I have some experience in that area. This is intended to help those parents with that first child, but could also be useful for those with their second or third. This will be a multiple part series because there is a large bundle of information to relay. These techniques/instructions are appropriate for newborns up

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Think you have a nice home theater system? Don't read this article if the answer is yes. I've also heard that it transforms bad movies into good ones!

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Things Seen While Geocaching:Electious Thompson was born in 1755 in Prince George's County, Maryland. In the mid 1770's he joined the growing number of soldiers fighting in the Revolutionary War. Of the larger battles, he is believed to have participated in the Battles of Long Island, White Plains, and the Battle of Germantown. The Battle of Long Island was a significant turning point in the

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File this one under the heading of "Things Seen While Geocaching". In case you missed it, click on the picture of the steeple for a closer look. More info here.

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CHESTERTON, Ind. — Two fourth-grade boys mimicking a scene from the movie "A Christmas Story" wound up with their tongues stuck to a frozen flagpole.Gavin Dempsey and James Alexander were serving on flag duty at Jackson Elementary School Friday morning, with the job of raising and lowering the school's flags. They decided to see if their tongues really would stick to the cold metal."I decided to

Ednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-44426602613841498992008-01-08T19:20:00.000-06:002008-01-08T22:28:05.924-06:00

For all you tech junkies:

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I saw this on another blog and thought it was entertaining enough to provide a link here. From Indiana University, here is a men's A Cappella group called Straight No Chaser :

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Blog Rehash II: I haven’t given much thought to the Christmas candy cane, but it has always been there as a traditional staple of Christmas fanfare. It has been used as food and decoration. Over the years, I became aware that the candy cane has an interesting history. As with other things, the original purpose and meaning has been distorted by time/tradition (thus, the header of this article) and

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Blog Rehash I - from a couple of years ago: I grew up thinking that Xmas was a derogatory, slang, and disrespectful term for Christmas. The retail stores made the argument that it was a shortened form necessary to reduce cost of advertising (you know, charge by the letter!). However, I was convinced that they were taking Christ out of Christmas. The controversy has been elevated this year by some

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Like a north wind blowing through a mountain gap, December is upon us again. Seems like it was just yesterday when I was complaining about the heat of summer. I've been told this phenomenon of accelerating time happens when you get old! With a cold nip in the air, my thoughts turn to that most celebrated of holidays - Christmas.While perusing the web recently, I stumbled across a wonderful

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For the C.S. Lewis and Narnia fans:

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An interruption in time or continuity : BREAK; especially : a period when something (as a program or activity) is suspended or interrupted ... Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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I thought the Britney and Lindsay Daily Chronicles were bad, but this stain on professional cycling is proving to be worse! It would be possible for me to write a diatribe on this saga, but I do not consider it worthy. Where have all the flowers gone?

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July 13: The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun, shakes hands with He Pingping, who only measures 2 feet and 5 inches, in Baotou, China. [AP]

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Continuing with the saga presented in the previous post, I received this e-mail message today:Log Date: 6/21/2007I placed this coin before the bomb squad got a hold of it!! I got new info. from a local police officer that the Geocoin survived the explosion and is in Birmingham for further testing (to ensure it is not a bomb?? i dunno). He told me he try and get the coin back once the testing is

Ednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-41358544043111840782007-06-13T18:00:00.000-06:002007-06-13T20:10:39.185-06:00

As indicated in my last post about geocaching, I could write daily about the adventures and misadventures in the sport. I'm not geocaching now due to other activities and the fact that the woods are glowing with poison ivy, snakes, and ticks. However, the sport goes on with or without me participating, including the movement of my travel bugs and geocoins that I have dropped in the past. Today

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One of our family traditions on Memorial Day weekend is to go see the hot air balloons in Decatur, AL. Officially called The Alabama Jubilee - Hot Air Balloon Classic, this was the 30th anniversary of the event. More than 50 balloons lift off during various times of the weekend, delighting young and old alike. Look for a collection of pictures soon.After Saturday morning's lift-off, we visited

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"Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Businesses closed for the day. Towns held parades honoring the fallen, the parade routes often times ending at a local cemetery, where Memorial Day speeches were given and prayers offered up. People took the time that day to clean and decorate with flowers

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I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to attend a stage race of the 2007 Tour de Georgia (TdG). The TdG is North America's premier, professional cycling event and rolling festival. Shining the world's spotlight on the state of Georgia each spring, this international event is an annual, multi-day, professional cycling stage race that draws the most elite cyclists and showcases one-of-a-kind towns

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Is the "Easter Bunny" bringing you something special this year? I'm not at liberty to say yet, but we may have some special news to pass along soon. We should know more this coming week.

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It has been three months since I started the popular sport/game called geocaching. I have seen many intricate and cleverly designed caches; I have walked afar over beautiful and stunning terrain; Crossed mountain streams and seen the sunrise & sunset more times recently than the last several years combined; I have met some down-to-earth kindred folk who would take the shirt off their back to

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From time to time, Camp Albedo offers up some incredible deal tips. Hopefully, the news is timely enough where you can cache in on the offers before they disappear. Who can forget the Cessna Citation Mustang or the JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser hot tips? Ok, forget may not be the best word, but you know what I mean. It's time for another deal.While scanning thousands of websites today, I

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The Pinewood Derby (PD) is the annual Spring event of the Cub Scouts that is considered to be their most popular activity. The PD was initiated in 1953 by cubmaster Ron Murphy when his son was too young to participate in the Soap Box Derby races. He scaled down the Soap Box Derby to a block of wood 7" x 1.75" x 1.25" (LxWxH) and retained the gravity pull concept. This idea proliferated among

Ednoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-5991819731849471572007-02-26T21:50:00.000-06:002007-02-26T22:04:27.203-06:00

Numerous blogs and articles today about James Cameron's claim of finding the tomb of Jesus Christ. I direct your attention to Mike the Eyeguy's article titled CSI: Jerusalem? and Ben Witherington's The Jesus Tomb? 'Titanic' Talpiot Tomb Theory Sunk From The Start.

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For those of you that thought the problems associated with computer dates and calendars was gone (a.k.a. Y2K), then you better think twice. Seems like the law passed in 2005 to expand Daylight Saving Time (DST) this year could cause some other computer problems. Better grab your money out of the bank and stock up the bomb shelter before March gets here!Time Change to Bring Computer

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You know you are living in 2007 when ...You accidentally enter your pin number on the microwave.You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.You pull up in your own

Ednoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-9315871173917457012007-02-05T19:30:00.000-06:002007-02-05T19:57:29.087-06:00

With the success of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, fans can expect to see more C.S. Lewis stories make it to the big screen in 2008 and possibly beyond.The second movie adaptation from The Chronicles of Narnia series, Prince Caspian, is scheduled to begin filming this month in New Zealand. Most of the cast and crew are assembled and ready to begin production.

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As you know, I've gotten into this geocaching thing. It's an addiction and there is only one fix - get out there and do it! This past weekend, the middle son and I attended our first geocaching "event". In general, an event is where folks get together and trade stories, geocoins, and travel bugs. The highlight of the event is some type of activity like eating and/or, in this case, hiking &

Ednoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-65381785730565494152007-01-30T21:00:00.000-06:002007-01-30T19:16:50.943-06:00

Another mindless survey for your entertainment and amusement. However, this one seems to be very accurate ;)I'm a Chevrolet Corvette!You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do. Take the Which

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I ventured to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) with middle son and daughter this past weekend. While R&R was the main purpose, there were many secondary objectives that included attending Wilderness Wildlife Week (more info below); experiencing the great outdoors; geocaching (more coming in future article); doing tourist stuff in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge; and renewing an old

Ednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-88631372098311584102007-01-15T00:00:00.000-06:002007-01-14T22:18:36.459-06:00

Red Sky at Night ...The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. But He replied to them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ “And in the morning, ‘There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs

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Geocaching, also referred to as GPS stash hunting, is a recreational activity in which someone "buries" something for others to try to find using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. The pursuit can be thought of as a GPS-enabled treasure hunt. Usually, a geocache consists of a small, waterproof container that holds a logbook and inexpensive trinkets. Participants are called geocachers. [

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Ednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-1167147769824293152006-12-26T08:00:00.000-06:002007-01-21T22:34:57.807-06:00

Wild Republic, a company that manufactures toys based on wildlife and nature themes, has announced a new collection of Steve Irwin toys for 2007. The centerpiece of the new line is a Steve Irwin action figure that talks, repeating many of the trademark phrases of the late conservationist. Teaming with the Australia Zoo and the family of Steve Irwin, the Wild Republic press release states "Steve

Ednoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178434.post-1166995861441740142006-12-24T15:00:00.000-06:002006-12-27T09:04:49.361-06:00

A repost from last Christmas Eve ....NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defense Command. It is a joint organization consisting of the United States and Canada. It's purposes are to provide aerospace warning (especially objects coming over the North Pole!), tracking of objects in space, and provide command and control of North American aerospace in threat situations. NORAD is located in the

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I know some of you have yet to begin your Christmas shopping and are looking for some suggestions. As usual, I can hook you up with that odd, unique, and different type of gift. Unless you are willing to drive to the manufacturer today, then these items will probably not arrive until after Christmas Day.Festivus for the Rest of Us: Are you like Frank Costanza? Had enough of Christmas'

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Thought it was time to stir the waters at Camp Albedo with this attention-getting title. Seems a recent study by the Guttmacher Institute, a non-profit entity, indicates that most Americans had premarital sex and it has been that way for several decades. A staggering 95% of Americans made this claim in the survey. Story links at bottom of this article."This is reality-check research," said the

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A re-hashed article from last year can be found here. Sorry, don't have much time to be creative.

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Peter Gabriel already knows it, but I wasn't aware until recently ... Camp Albedo has hit the big time.How about Wikipedia? (see Original Expedition section)How about Google? Listed higher than Vangelis?How about Microsoft? Nah

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"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." .... View FDR's speech here.A small contingent of Pearl Harbor survivors gathered today to remember that horrible morning 65 years ago. Altogether, the surprise attack killed over 2300 Americans and injured more

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Today is the Catholic celebration (Feastday) of St Nicholas of Myra. Checkout this link for a short article that I did last year on St Nicholas. Some good references are located at the end of the article.Speaking of Saints, did you hear that Vatican archeologists may have discovered the crypt of the Apostle Paul? Story is here.

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For the dedicated readers of Albedo Camp, I like to share information on outstanding deals when I come across them. If you recall, I recently brought to your attention the incredible offer on the Cessna Citation Mustang Light jet. Your rush to get this online offer almost brought the internet to a screeching halt. Hold on to your boot straps because I have another sale item to pass on.Ever

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The gentlemen with Pope Benedict XVI claims to be Patriarch Bartholomew I, leader of the Christian Orthodox, but he sure fits the image that I have of St. Nicholas.

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LoveNeed a special Christmas gift for the music aficionado? Checkout the new Beatles release titled Love. Is this a re-hash of the same stuff that gets issued every year? Yes and no. Yes, it’s the same music, but it’s offered up in a manner quite unlike anything heard before. Believe it or not, the 26 track compilation is the soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil’s (CdS) Las Vegas production of the

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Main Entry: thanks·giv·ingPronunciation: tha[ng](k)s-'gi-vi[ng] Function: noun A public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness [Merriam-Webster]Picture: Norman Rockwell's "Freedom from Want"

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Every now and then a picture comes along that needs no explanation. It conveys powerful emotions, feelings, and touches the depths of one's soul. The picture below is one of many that Huntsville Times photographer Bryan Bacon captured during yesterdays tragic school bus accident. Mike The Eyeguy mentioned this scene in his blog this morning, but I had not seen the image yet. This was a 1/2

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I was going to craft a small article about my 1-year blog anniversary tonight, but today's events have overshadowed joyful and happy feelings. You probably heard about the Lee High School bus that went over the guard rail, fell 30 feet head-first into the ground, and killed several young adults? Now is a time for prayer, contemplation, and compassion. Lives have been changed forever and some

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The Blue Ridge Mountains extend from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The eastern front of this mountain range terminates in North Georgia. The mountains of North Georgia also mark the southern terminus of the 2,174 mile Appalachian Trail (AT). The highest point on the AT in Georgia is a place called Blood Mountain at an elevation of 4,458 feet. The origins of the name are disputed, but two

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I have dabbled in photography for more than 30 years now. I have always enjoyed trying to capture the 'perfect image', but it remains elusive. As I have matured in my image creating, I have noticed that I have become more critical of my work. This is a normal progression and most photographers experience this at some point. Thus, the elusive perfect image will always remain that ...On the

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Maple Hill Cemetery was established in the early 1800's when the City of Huntsville purchased two acres from Leroy Pope. Today, the cemetery is over 100 acres and it is the oldest and largest in the state of Alabama. Many significant individuals have found their final resting place in Maple Hill. Governors, Civil War soldiers (confederate and union), and famous Huntsvillians are counted among

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The observant reader will have noticed a new logo for Firefox 2 in my sidebar. The casual reader would have scanned over my subtle Firefox blog entry last week, which was nothing more than a logo and a link to the download site.What does all this mean? It means go get it! It's new and improved, which makes it better ;) Seriously, I have noticed a slight speed increase and it has improved

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If you’re a regular reader of Ocular Fusion, you saw a reference to moi in his article A Mound of a Man. If you don’t know me or the Eyeguy, the following words will not mean much to you. However, if you do know me and Eyeguy, then you might be scratching your head and saying “Why is Hardy giving nutrition advice to Laurel for losing weight?” The answer is simple and one I have contemplated

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While doing a little High Def TV research on the Sam's Club website, I stumbled across something that I didn't expect. I am happy to report that you can buy bulk diapers, bottled water, fresh fruit, and a Cessna Citation Mustang jet at Sam's. Unfortunately, the jet is an online only offer. I kid you not.The promotional ad on the website is enticing too: Whether for business or pleasure, you

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I have always enjoyed professional baseball more than football or basketball (pro or college). To that end, one must pick a favorite team. I have been a Braves, Twins, Cubs, Red Sox, and Athletics fan over the years. Not a fair weather fan thing, but more of a shifting depending on team composition, team dynamics, and my personal circumstances. For example - I used to be a huge Athletics fan

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During my undergraduate school tenure, I developed an immense love and appreciation for the outdoors. I became an avid backpacker and took every opportunity to hit the trail. I was trained by the best. My mentor was a man named Alfred Ballinger. In addition to being my teacher, he became a close friend.Alfred conducted numerous classes on various outdoor topics. His most popular class was

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Thought this was a moving image of today's events (courtesy of AP):

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I've been sick for several days and that has forced a slow down in my routine, which has created an opportunity for me to jump on the blog for a bit. Let it roll ...That's Alabama:I recently attended a family reunion on my mother's side of the family. The road trip to the 110 year old farm house takes about 3 hours from my home. The Acura glided smoothly across the two lane roads as we made

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The Albedo is powering back up after a two week downtime. A physical change in location is the culprit, but all systems are go again. However, intermittent postings are expected to continue through the rest of the summer. We thank you for your patience.Additionally, I know two males who are looking for work. They are painters and a sample of their work is shown below ...

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Somebody forwarded this to me in an e-mail this week. I'm not a big fan of regurgitating other's material, but this one was interesting.We are often told things that are difficult for us to grasp. For example: the human body is composed of millions of living cells; there are billions and billions of stars in the universe; or it took millions of years for the earth to evolve to its current

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My work day starts off by making the rounds - check work e-mail, check home e-mail, check blogs, etc. I was surprised to see a warning message flash across my screen when I tried to access my blog this morning. It read something like this:Websense EnterpriseYour organization's Internet use policy restricts access to this web page at this time. Reason: Blogs that contain "Adult Material" is

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The mountains make ya or break ya. In Floyd Landis' case, he experienced both.I follow professional bicycling like Mike the Eyeguy follows soccer. I don't know why, but I do ... and I have for the better part of 25 years. Cycling is not an individual sport. It is a team sport that requires physical endurance, precision strategy, and properly executed team tactics. Lance did not win 7 Tour De

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We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.--- Declaration of Independence, 1776

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Disney released the DVD for the movie Eight Below this week to retail outlets. Looking for a good deal? Check out your local Circuit City store. CC has the movie on sale for $13.99 and they give you a free Eight Below keychain, which includes a handy-dandy thermometer and compass. Kick back in your home theater with a bucket of popcorn and a box of tissues. Enjoy!There is an interesting

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My love for the outdoors and the wilderness is only surpassed by my love for my wife, family, God, and country. I can vaguely trace those roots back to various camping experiences with my family when I was young. Trips to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee, and various state parks across the South probably planted that seed. On one particular

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It is the soldier, not the minister, who has given us the freedom of religion.It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to protest.It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.It is

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The Japanese Car Idol contest is over with a surprising twist to round out the finale. Most of the idol contenders were gathered in one location last weekend for a “Super Sales” event. This allowed the judges to make side by side comparisons of the contenders. One judge, with tears in their eyes, was heard saying “we just went by to look!” I’m guessing the sales attendants hear that

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Don’t shed a tear for me. I am not referring to the fact that I have not posted anything in several weeks or, do I dare say, the quality of the content. I am talking about a missed opportunity in the past. A missed opportunity from 25 years ago. Warning – this is not about a spiritual or humanitarian opportunity – it’s about a material one. Stop here if you don’t want to feel my pain.I almost

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“You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. “But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs." Matthew 24:6-8Back in January, I did a little piece on

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My intake of current events and news comes from skimming many sources. The newspaper, magazines, and the internet are the primary feeders. I do not spend much time doing this and gather just enough data to keep me aware of what is happening. It is the rare occasion when I read something in depth. As such, I have a tendency to play Devil's Advocate and look at both sides of situations and

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Unfortunately, that is not the case here in the SE. We have headed into the drought season early this year. If you look on the positive side of things, then one realizes that less rain brings less humidity.Speaking of droughts, looks like my blogging has withered and turned brown. I realized this would happen when I started in November. The ushering in of Spring has brought new activity that

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I know most of my readers have been anxiously waiting for the next installment of Japanese Idol, which is competing heavily with watching the grass grow. Well, here it is. The only comment from the judges this time is "I want a car." Nuff said.

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One of my all time favorite movies is Chariots of Fire. Being a novice music connoisseur, I was first attracted to the movie because of its unorthodox Oscar-winning soundtrack, performed by Vangelis. However, the storyline had enough “meat-on-the-bones” to garner my attention too. What resulted was a wonderful mix of human passion, competition, theology, and mood shifting music. I was in

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Having been dubbed Guru, I consider it important to stay on the leading edge of computer technology. Today, I present the latest high-end offering from Dell - The XPS 600 Renegade. This is no ordinary computer. All the latest and greatest are poured into the machine and its components. Dual-core processor at 4.26 Ghz, 30" LCD Flat Panel Monitor, and 4 GeForce 7900 graphics cards. The box

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Another car contender has given up the ghost this week in the Japanese Idol contest. In Japanese Idol Part I, the Toyota Avalon was quickly eliminated from the rest of the pack. Today, we say goodbye to another in Japanese Idol Part II.I had the opportunity to drive an Acura TL today and I was a little disappointed. First and foremost for me, there are major blind spots out the rear window and

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When I was a kid, I used to thrive on the cheap paperback books that dealt with unexplained mysteries and the paranormal. I had a big collection and read each one from cover to cover. Some of my favorites were the Bermuda Triangle, Loch Ness Monster, UFOs, Bigfoot, City of Atlantis, Shroud of Turin, the Philadelphia Experiment, Easter Island, and ghosts. Interesting people were no exception

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Fortunately for the masses and C.S. Lewis, the Dreamwork's version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe never saw the light of day.Seriously, it is about two weeks until the release of the LWW on DVD in America (Apr 4). As I mentioned in a previous article, there is a standard and deluxe versions. Enjoy!

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"The universe expanded rapidly — growing from the size of a marble to billions of light years across — within the first trillionth of a second after its cataclysmic birth, astrophysicists reported Thursday." By Dan Vergano, USA TODAYThe reader should contemplate what this implies. A physical space was created and filled, approximately billions of light years across, in less than a second. It

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Nobody knows for certain, but the worst is feared. We knew it would end this way. Seems like it was just yesterday when SuitSat entered the universe. SuitSat’s energy disappeared several weeks ago and it was no longer traveling the same orbital paths that it did when it was a youth. SuitSat leaves behind a rich legacy - making us feel like kids again, touching the lives of millions of people, and

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Caveat: For PC users running Windows XP. Use at your own risk :) “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Those words articulated during the Apollo 13 mission will ring true with anybody that has discovered their personal computer has been overtaken by a virus or any of the ‘wares’. As astronaut Jack Swigert simply stated the situation (many mistakenly think Jim Lovell said those famous

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Since I posted my original article about Taro & Jiro nearly a month ago, I have been astounded by the number of individuals that have come across my blog searching for more information about the dogs and related movies. There are daily searches for phrases like Nankyoku Monogatari, Karafuto dogs, Sakhalin huskies, how many dogs survived, and Koreyoshi Kurahara. Seems to be an overwhelming

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Some do not like to talk about it. Others rejoice in it. A few will avoid the controversy all together. The purist will never give in to it. However, the general population does not seem to care and have already switched to it. It ? Without a doubt, I am referring to the great debate photographers face when contemplating switching from film to digital format ! I was reluctant at first. I had been

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Today is George Washington's birthday (Gregorian calendar). However, he was actually born on Feb 11, 1731 per the Julian calendar, but he encountered the same issue that Ben Franklin did when the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752. Last Monday (Feb 20) was an official Federal holiday observing George Washington's birthday. Many believe that the third Monday in February is 'President's Day'

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