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- Panorama of the East Coast
This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station, provides a look generally northeastward: Philadelphia-New York City-Boston corridor (bottom-center); western Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto (left edge); Montreal (near center). An optical illusion in the photo makes the atmospheric limb and light activity from Aurora Borealis appear "intertwined." Image Credit: NASA
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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Today’s Humor
I try to run a “clean” blog here but sometimes something comes along that is just too funny to pass up… A teenage boy asks his Granny, “Have you seen my pills, they were labeled LSD?” Granny: “Fuck the pills; … Continue reading
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An Insurance Primer
Enjoy…. After Mrs. O’Toole’s barn burned down, she called her insurance agent to file a claim. She told the insurance man, “We had that barn insured for fifty thousand bucks, and we need that money immediately!” “Just a minute there, … Continue reading
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Today’s Terrorist Joke
In case I left the terrorists out of yesterday’s posting I give you today’s light heartedness…. Atlanta ATC: ‘Tower to Saudi Air 511 – You’re cleared to land eastbound on runway 9R’ Saudi Air: ‘Thank you Atlanta ATC. We are … Continue reading
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Today’s Equal Opportunity Joke
In an attempt to equally offend all groups, I give to you…. How Moses Got the 10 Commandments God went to the Arabs and said, ‘I have Commandments for you that will make your lives better.’ The Arabs asked, ‘What … Continue reading
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Sappy Song of the Day
Today’s sappy patriotic song of the day is brought to you by Five for Fighting. Having spent more than my fair share of five minute intervals in the penalty box over the years, I figure I can’t go wrong with … Continue reading
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US Lawmakers and Foreign Intelligence Agents
My friend the Watch Cat always winds up putting up thought provoking posts. In this case she points out a clear effort on the part of Sadam Hussein’s Intelligence services to sway US policy by targeting individuals in the United … Continue reading
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Radar Trap Defense
Here is another little story that has been floating out there for a while. Top this for a speeding ticket Two California Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement on I-15, just north of the Marine Corps Air Station at … Continue reading
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On My Honor
Hey Murdoc’s got a post up about a new book by Rick Perry, the governor of Texas. Looks like it will be an interesting read. I am thinking that we’ll see a Perry run for President in 2012? Go read … Continue reading
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Gun Laws
These stats seem to be making the rounds. I have not had a chance to go back and verify them myself, so take them for what they are. A LITTLE GUN HISTORY In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. … Continue reading
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Low Altitude Flying
Here’s a quick compilation of some low altitude work to whet you aviation appetite.
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