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February 2009 - Posts

The Stranger
I don’t watch much television, mainly because I don’t have the time; however thanks to my BeyondTV Server the television I do watch are the shows that I like, and I get to watch them when I want to, not when the networks say I have to I received this...
You know you are getting old when your kids need cell phones...
Greetings All ~ Just a quick video from Christmas. This is Dylan and Alex opening a special present from DeLeesa and I. We allowed them to open these prior to the festivites. I am testing out this video to see if my new Microsoft Expression Encoder will...
Posted: 02-27-2009 20:17 by jim® | with 1 comment(s)
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Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly – Unbelievable!
Current Mood:    Happy
Posted: 02-22-2009 14:34 by jim® | with no comments
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When Grandma Goes to Court
I don’t normally post jokes, but this one was definitely worth taking the time to cut and paste. Hat’s off to DeLeesa for sending it to me. --- In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly...
Posted: 02-17-2009 17:01 by jim® | with 1 comment(s)
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Another Clinton Staffer Joins the Obama Team
Most of you already know that Leon Panetta has been confirmed by the Senate as the next Director of Central Intelligence. Although I agree with DNI Dennis Blair that Mr. Panetta “is an accomplished public servant, who brings a wealth of experience...
DNI Dennis C. Blair Outlines Global Threats to the U.S.
In public testimony today before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair outlined the most significant global security threats facing the nation. Recognizing that global threats comprise a diverse...
Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of these United States, was born two centuries ago today in 1809 on a farm near Nolin Creek, Kentucky.  Although I think some of his policies were a little off-base, he was definitely a compelling speaker and a prolific...
House Kills Digital TV Delay, Still set for Feb. 17
Those of you wondering whether or not the Digital TV switch is going to be delayed, guess again. Mr. Obama tried to make it happen before he was even sworn in; and thanks to his buddy Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) the Digital TV Delay bill flew through...
I am Republican
People often ask why I am a Republican, and I tell them, because I believe in less Government, Lower Taxes and the freedom to raise my family with the core values that I see disappearing with every stroke of the new President’s pen. The Republican Party...
Want to know where your bail-out money went?
If you are like me, you are probably wondering exactly where did the $350B of the first round of TARP money go. Well that’s one of the Financial Industries closest guarded secrets; however the Washington Times reported today that some of that money...
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