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You Never Knew Me
I was unfortunately very busy yesterday with Memorial Day events, and although I was honored to be at these events, I neglected to post something for Memorial Day on my blog. Below is a poem that I received from a colleague of mine.  I hope you enjoy...
Copier Machine Security
Received this from a friend of mine this morning… I and my colleagues have been well aware of these security risks for quite some time; however, as one technician friend of mine said, most companies do not want to pay to have a licensed technician remove...
Posted: 05-27-2010 9:10 by jim® | with 3 comment(s)
Remembering Ulysses S. Grant
Hiram Ulysses Grant was born at Point Pleasant, Ohio on this day in 1822. When his congressman nominated him to West Point, the politician couldn't remember the full name, but remembering young Grant's mother's maiden name, he made up a new...
Remembering Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born at Shadwell, among the hills of Virginia, on this day in 1743. A favorite amongst the founding fathers, he is also one of my favorite authors. Jefferson distinguished himself as a horticulturist, statesman, architect, archaeologist...
We are living in exponential times
An Unhealthy Health Care Debate
I guess it was too much to ask that when the University of Washington School of Law decided to hold a roundtable debate on the Constitutionality of the Health Care Reform Act that they would actually have both sides of the argument represented, and that...
The Gipper Speaks Out on Socialized Medicine
Saw this posted on Facebook today by a close personal friend, thought I would share it with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem-AAs
The End of Liberty? I think Not!
After the recent debacle (I say debacle, because it was definitely not a debate) over Health Care, many have said to me that they believe this is the beginning of the end for Liberty.  Although we could easily debate this idea for hours, let’s just...
Army Ranger killed in action
RELEASE NUMBER: 100322-01 DATE POSTED: MARCH 22, 2010 PRESS RELEASE:  Army Ranger died from wounds received in combat U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, March 22, 2010) — An Army Ranger...
Washington State Secedes from the Union
Ok, so Washington State hasn’t actually seceded from the Union yet. However, according to one Federal judge it must have… “A federal judge ruled Thursday that Seattle's ban on carrying firearms in city parks and community centers...
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