Archive for December, 2007

Vacation: Day 1 - Quick Notes

Monday, December 31st, 2007

We departed Winona at 9PM Central Sunday the 30th.
Dropped Dory of at the farm sometime after 11PM Central. Departed around 11:30PM Central.
Encountered mega fog sometime around 1AM just South of Dubuque along with some sort of natural gas flame of crazy.
Tom Tom guides us to Super 8 of Maquoketa, we stopped because freezing fog is […]

A little bit o’ US history

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

While researching Greece today it is interesting to note that of course it was none other than the US backing the military junta in Greece in the late 60's and early 70's. Wikipedia described the actions of junta rule as "Civil liberties were suppressed, special military courts were established, and political parties were dissolved. […]

Navy JAG Resigns Over Torture Issue

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Kendall posted this over on her facebook, worthwhile to read.  It is becoming quite clear that things generally assumed as torture around the world, and by the USA in years past are becoming acceptable interrogation techniques. The extent or circumstances are still unknown.  I would say this is an issue of some importance to me […]

SWAT team invades wrong house, considers charges against man defending family from invaders

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Winona Daily News - 6.0
Unbelievable.  It is bad enough to invade someones home based on Joe Blow informant.  Then consider charges?  I will be embarrassed by my MN courts if they do not toss out any such charges. 

Everclear in the area!

Monday, December 17th, 2007

From my Facebook's iLike

Everclear - on sale today.

Thursday, […]

teaparty07.com

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

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Committee sets Wisconsin Presidential Primary Ballot

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Winona Daily News - 6.0
I would request of everyone from Wisconsin to go and vote in the Primary, in Wisconsin on Feb. 19th.  I personally encourage you to research Ron Paul's message and position before heading out to vote, but no matter who you choose, please do it.  There is a spread of candidates from […]

Anti-Piracy Campaign PSA

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Anti-Piracy Campaign - CollegeHumor video
Pretty funny, and not that far from the truth actually. 

Travis Barker’s Soulja Remix

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Travis Barker's Soulja Remix - CollegeHumor video
Pretty good, nice rock mix for you to super….. whatever you need too. 

Useful software

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

This post is a note to myself as much as a public service.
There are two free programs that I have found quite useful at work a few times.  It makes specifically the task of putting a .wmv movie to DVD video a snap on Windows, when usually such a task is very painful.  The first […]


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