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Another gift of Music
This time it was my long time friend Chris’s husband who handed me a CD of music, and a musician I had never heard of. I just played it and I am extremely impressed! Thanks Jim! Born in upstate New York, Joe Bonamassa started playing on a short scale Chiquita guitar at the age of four, graduating to a full-scale guitar at seven. By the time he was 8, Joe was playing the blues like … Read entire article »
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This Guy Knows His Math
(this was sent to me by email, and my daughter and I found it humorous) THIS GUYS KNOWS HIS MATH He writes: I was riding to work yesterday when I observed a female driver, who cut right in front of a pickup truck, causing the driver to drive onto the shoulder to avoid hitting her. This evidently angered the driver enough that he hung his arm out is window and gave the woman the finger. “Man, that guy is stupid,” I thought to myself. I ALWAYS smile nicely and wave in a sheepish manner whenever a female does anything to me in traffic, and here’s why: I drive 48 miles each way every day to work. That’s 96 miles each day. Of these, 16 miles each way is bumper-to-bumper. Most of the bumper-to-bumper is on an 8 lane highway. There … Read entire article »
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EXXON BIGGEST PROFIT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Exxon Mobil Sees Record Profit for U.S. Co. Exxon Mobil Corp. posted record profits for any U.S. company on Monday — $10.71 billion for the fourth quarter and $36.13 billion for the year — as the world’s biggest publicly traded oil company benefited from high oil and gas prices and demand for refined products. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations and Exxon shares rose nearly 3 percent on premarket trading. The company’s earnings amounted to $1.71 per share for the October-December quarter, up from $8.42 billion, or $1.30 per share, in the year ago quarter. The result topped the then-record quarterly profit of $9.92 billion Exxon posted in the third quarter of 2005. Somehow, this is not a headline that thrills me. Perhaps thats because my trips to the gas station increasingly … Read entire article »
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Artisan
I just took this long test to find out that… Artisans are the temperament with a natural ability to excel in any of the arts, not only the fine arts such as painting and sculpting, or the performing arts such as music, theater, and dance, but also the athletic, military, political, mechanical, and industrial arts, as well as the "art of the deal" in business. Artisans are most at home in the real world of solid objects … Read entire article »
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Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device
(ok folks, just a little humor) Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, trade named: BOOK BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on. It’s so easy to use, even a child can operate it. Compact and portable, it can be used anywhere — even sitting in an armchair by the fire — yet it is powerful enough to hold as much information as a CD-ROM disc. Here’s how it works: BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets of paper (recyclable), each capable of holding thousands of bits of information. The pages are locked together with a custom-fit device called a binder, which keeps the sheets in their correct sequence. Opaque Paper Technology (OPT) allows manufacturers to use both … Read entire article »
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100 Best Companies to Work For
In the market for a new job? Listed on CNN site are the 100 top companies to work for: 1 Genentech 20 Midsized 8,121 2 Wegmans Food Markets 7 Large 31,890 3 Valero Energy 5 Large 16,582 4 Griffin Hospital 2 Small 1,049 5 W.L. Gore & Associates 6 Midsized 4,537 6 Container Store 16 Midsized 2,857 7 Vision Service Plan -2 Small 1,915 8 J.M. Smucker -13 Midsized 2,930 9 Recreational Equipment (REI) 9 Midsized 7,443 10 S.C. Johnson 0 Midsized 3,404 11 Boston Consulting Group 17 Small 1,261 12 Plante & Moran 9 Small 1,356 13 Quicken Loans 60 Midsized 2,951 14 HomeBanc Mortgage 9 Small 1,342 15 Whole Foods Market 18 Large 33,248 16 Edward Jones 3 Large 29,197 17 Republic Bancorp -9 Small 1,190 18 Baptist Health Care 0 Midsized 4,003 19 Alston & Bird 3 Small 1,509 20 Kimley-Horn & Associates 24 Small 1,777 21 … Read entire article »
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Currently Reading: Wide Angle
Wide Angle : National Geographic Greatest Places by Ferdinand Protzman Spanning the world, from Northeast Europe to Southeast Asia, North & South America, Australia, and Africa, these 260 photos offer a spectacular view of regions of unimaginable, often haunting beauty. Many of the images, from the National Geographic Society’s 10 million-image archive, have never been published before. … Read entire article »
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Muleman
My love of music must just shine through. So many times I have been sent music from friends from all over the world. Marta and Pepe, who work at Universal Music always kept me in a big supply of music. Then a fellow I hardly know from Spain, who found out I didn’t have a lot of Dire Straits CD’s, send me a huge package full of Dire Straits. Countless others have sent me music … Read entire article »
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Ultimate Time Waster
I went to my old hang-out at WinCustomize this evening and forgot how dangerous the forums could be! There in one of the forums was a link to an online game. The object is to get a chain reaction going to get a high score. Try as I might, I couldn’t get beyond 1373! EDIT: NEW BEST SCORE (hehe, it’s addictive!) 2475 Have a go HERE … Read entire article »
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Over 350 *useful* XP Tips, registry fixes and guides
This site contains registry fixes, scripts, Troubleshooting Guides and freeware utilities to resolve problems in Windows XP. What is unique about this site is that it isn’t just for those that are new to computers or XP, it is relevant and very useful for seasoned users. The resources available in this site should help you learn, diagnose and troubleshoot the common problems you face in Windows XP. Additionally, there is a section for Internet Explorer, addressing the Frequently Asked Questions in IE. It even had an entire section on a recent problem of mine, "Unable to save images in proper format " Visit HERE to get help with XP issues! Mirror Site HERE … Read entire article »
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Laughing Matter
I love to laugh. Some people make it even easier. My son Miquel always makes me laugh. I think he could have a future in stand up comedy if he had a mind to. Here are some mp3’s I have collected of comedians, by far my favorite is Brian Regan, who we all imitate daily. No one can mention a Fig Newton, or Pop Tarts, or even the word “Girth” without any one of us breaking out into a Brian Regan routine. As well as Brian’s Pop Tart routine, I can also relate to Paula Poundstone’s routine, too. 1. Adam Sandler – Chanukah Song (3:46) 2. Adam Sandler – The Thanksgiving Song (3:48) 3. Bill Cosby – 200 mph (23:13) 4. Bill Cosby – A Nut In Every Car (3:15) 5. Bill Cosby – Brain Damage … Read entire article »
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Government vs Google
War on Terrorism, War on Drugs…now the War on Child Porn. The fight against it seems to have one thread in common, the government wants us to give up our privacy in order to fight them. While trying to fight porn, all of the other search engines have complied with the government, giving over millions of search results in doing their part of the Bush administration’s appeal regarding the Child Online Protection Act. Google has not. How much privacy are you willing to give up in the fight to protect children from online pornography? Read more HERE … Read entire article »
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Iran’s leader
Iran’s leader challenges Europe to take back Jews in Israel Is anyone a little concerned about Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Some of the things he says combined with his nuclear program in my opinion is definate reason for concern. However, I don’t think those in the USA are paying a lot of attention. Europe sure seems attentive, though. Ahmadinejad provoked an international outcries last year when he said Israel should be “wiped out” and that the Nazi … Read entire article »
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Miquel’s Music
I love my son. I love Music. What I have learned though, is that I don’t always love them both together. In the car he often blasts these songs so loud, we can’t even think. I have made a CD I have labeled “Compromise”, with songs I can tolerate and some I like. However, for the most part, he just plays the ones he likes…over and over again. Here is Miquel’s Mp3 list: 1. 12 Stones – 3 Leaf Loser.mp3 2. … Read entire article »
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X is for…
where Xerraire lives! Early this morning as I pulled into my driveway after taking Miquel to work, I saw this “X” in the sky, right on top of the roof of my house. Seemed to say, Welcome home Xerraire! … Read entire article »
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TrackBack Spam
Each day now, I go to my blog control panel and find 2,000 instances of TrackBack spam. What is it? TrackBack is a mechanism used in a blog to show, around an entry, a list of other blogs that refer to it. Some individuals or companies have abused the TrackBack feature to insert spam links on some blogs. This is similar to comment spam but avoids some of the safeguards designed to stop the latter practice. As a result, TrackBack spam filters similar to those implemented against comment spam now exist in many weblog publishing systems. Such is my case for my Word Press Blog. What it means for me though is that, each day I have to hit delete 2000 times! Likely there are ways aorund it, I could: 1. Turn off comments 2. Find a filter … Read entire article »
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One year
It escaped my notice that as of last Friday I have been blogging for one full year. It has been a fun experience and I have been blogging things I never dreamed I would. Having a space on the net sure makes for incentive to go investigating things that interest a person to share with others, it gives you a place to pass on interesting sites and items, it’s a marvelous place to vent, and lastly … Read entire article »
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Christmas “Presents” ?(Part 7)
Lastly, to blog all my ‘presents’ for the season, I have saved ‘the weirdest’ for last. One week before Christmas, and after church (which was a after a precious sermon on doing the Lord’s will), came the request, no, demand, for a divorce. There was no surprise for me there, really, but the timing was sure odd to me. I suppose you can say out of the wonderful blogs on Christmas presents that I have made, this … Read entire article »
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60 DAYS FOR CHILD RAPE
If you haven’t looked beyond the mainstream media, you have missed this news story of the judge who gave a rapist of a 7 year old, a sentence of only 2 months. There is some outrage, but some Vermont Media is even sympathizing with Judge Cashman. The Story: Mark Hulett pleads guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault and one charge of lewd and lascivious acts. What did he do? He raped a 7 year old for somewhere over four years and admitted in his trial that he raped the child somewhere over 50 times in that four year span. Judge Edward Cashman, after reviewing the case and capable of sending Hulett to jail for life, after the two hour hearing sentences Hulett to a mere 60 days. In 1985 Judge Cashman responded … Read entire article »
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Pop Culture Pajama Party
It’s been a while since I can remember getting into my pajamas and being on the floor with some gals and playing games. This time though, the girls were my daughter and her friend, Shelby. Laura received for Christmas Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture DVD Game 2. You remember Trivial Pursuit? You answer questions on useless trivial things seeking a ‘wedgie’, and the one with the most wedgies wins! Well Trival Pursuit has come a long way … Read entire article »
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Ohio High School Porn Homework Canceled
–Barb just rolls her eyes to heaven on this one– “““““““““““““““““““““` A high school research assignment on Internet pornography was canceled after parents in this Cleveland suburb complained. Superintendent Jeff Lampert said that although the teacher’s apparent goal _ to discuss the harmful effects of pornography _ was well- intentioned, he agreed with parents that the assignment was inappropriate for 14- and 15-year-old freshmen at Brooklyn High. The assignment asked students to research pornography on the Internet and list eight facts about pornography. Students also were asked to write their personal views of pornography and any experience they had with it. Lampert said he doubted the teacher would face any punishment. … Read entire article »
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Nice days are dangerous
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” -Japanese Proverb I don’t think we in Maryland know what to do on a nice day. Especially a nice, pretty, sunny, 60 ° day in the middle of January! I mean we know what to do, but, there is like a euphoria that comes over us, and putting one foot in front of the other carefully, like we USUALLY do over ice and snow, becomes something we don’t think of … Read entire article »
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
“Woman was taken out of man; not out of his head to top him, nor out of his feet to be trampled underfoot; but out of his side to be equal to him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved” I remember my mom would just cringe everytime she heard someone call a child a “kid”. She would rant and rave that a “kid” was a baby goat. She would then go on about how wonderful are CHILDREN, and we should call them that, she avoided the term “KIDS” at all cost. At the time I was small, and appreciated her outlook. She made the word “Kid” sound demeaning to me, and frankly I didn’t like the idea of being put down. Since then however, it … Read entire article »
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Countdowns: 100 Top Songs of 2005
Is it me or are many songs now-a-days having “featuring” in the artists names more than ever before? 1. We Belong Together – Mariah Carey 2. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson 3. Behind These Hazel Eyes – Kelly Clarkson 4. Because Of You – Kelly Clarkson 5. You And Me – Lifehouse 6. Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes 7. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Green Day 8. Pon De Replay – Rihanna 9. Karma – Alicia Keys 10. Don’t Forget About Us – Mariah Carey 11. Let Me Love You – Mario 12. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani 13. Beverly Hills – Weezer 14. Don’t Phunk With My Heart – Black Eyed Peas 15. Shake It Off – Mariah Carey 16. 1, 2 Step – Ciara featuring Missy Elliott 17. Caught Up – Usher 18. Gold Digger – Kanye West 19. Let Me Go … Read entire article »
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More MP3’s – Some Ladies of Popular Music
1. Linda Ronstadt – Different Drum (2:40) 2. Linda Ronstadt – (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave (2:47) 3. Linda Ronstadt – Alma Adentro (3:15) 4. Linda Ronstadt – Back in the U.S.A. (2:59) 5. Linda Ronstadt – Blue Bayou (3:54) 6. Linda Ronstadt – Cuando Me Querias Tu (3:10) 7. Linda Ronstadt – Desperado (3:36) 8. Linda Ronstadt – Despojos (3:07) 9. Linda Ronstadt – En Mi Soledad (2:58) 10. Linda Ronstadt – Entre Abismos (3:25) 11. Linda Ronstadt – Frenesi (3:36) 12. Linda Ronstadt … Read entire article »
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Christmas Presents (Part 6)
For the past 7 years or so now, Christmas has come to us from down under, and there is always a box of goodies and surprises and a taste of Australia right here in our home. Each year, Yowies are a constant staple. (Although we never get the chocolate, only the toy) Miranda was thrilled to put together her first Yowie. This year was our first to “sample” Australian Vegemite (it never got past our noses – … Read entire article »
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Back to “normal”
With Enric and Miranda having left this morning, I suppose Christmas is officially over, although our tree is still up. We resumed classes today, and it felt good to be back into the routine of homeschooling. Laura doing her schoolwork and holding her cat. Although the Christmas spirit seemed to fly out the door with Enric and Miranda, I still have plenty to report from over the holidays. Stay tuned. … Read entire article »
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Baltimore Aquarium
Today the children and I, along with Enric and Miranda visiting in from Wisconsin, went to see the new AUSTRALIA exhibit at the Baltimore Aquarium! I have been excited about this new exhibit since its announcement over a year ago. The aquarium has always been a wonderful place to visit, it has a whole new element with this AUSTRALIAN exhibit! Some of the wonderful Australian creatures we were able to see were: Death Adder Archerfish Barramundi Black-headed Python Empire Gudgeon Frilled Lizard Grey-headed Flying … Read entire article »
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Girl Boy
Got this from Steve and found it very touching. Girl: Do I ever cross your mind? Boy: No Girl: Do you like me? Boy: No Girl: Do you want me? Boy: No Girl: Would you cry if I left? Boy: No Girl: Would you live for me? Boy: No Girl: Would you do anything for me? Boy: No Girl: Choose–me or your life? Boy: my life The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says…The reason you never cross my mind is because you are always on my mind. The reason why I don’t like you is because I love you. The reason I don’t want you is because I need you. The reason I wouldn’t cry if you left is because I would die if you left. The reason I wouldn’t live for you is because I … Read entire article »
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Christmas Presents (Part 5)
Some give from all that they have, some give from nothing. This holiday, Lisa and Shelby had very little to give. Yet, they found a way to present me with this Native American T-shirt. I love anything Native American. I find everything about them fascinating. Once I had the shirt on, I dug into my jewelry box to see if I had any turquoise earrings, which I did. I will enjoy and treasure it! Perhaps its … Read entire article »
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Christian Pick-up Lines
Christian Pick-up Lines 1) Nice bible 2) I would like to pray with you 3) You know Jesus, Me too 4) God told me to come talk to you 5) I know a church where we could go and talk 6) How about a hug, sister? 7) Do you need help carrying your bible? It looks heavy. Christians don’t shake hands, Christians gotta hug 9) Oh you are cold, Ecclesiastes 4:11 10) Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven? 11) What are your plans for tonight? Feel like a bible study? 12) I am here for you. 13) The word says "Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed the hungry", how about dinner? 14) You don’t have an accountability partner? Me neither. 15) You want to come over and watch the 10 commandments tonight? 16) Is it a sin that you stole … Read entire article »
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Barb’s Blog Grows
I started this blog in January 2005 -unsure where and how it would go. I think I am liking how it’s going, and obviously, others are liking it too. Thanks to everyone that subscribes to the updates and for those who make comments and come back to read it from time to time. This has been an interesting year for me on the net. I hope 2006 is even better! … Read entire article »
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Christmas Presents (Part 4) Dolphin Figurine
My son’s friend Mike, has become somewhat of a live-in at our home at times. Each time he comes for a sleepover, it usually turns into an extended event, where he eats lots, drains the cookie jar and the milk bottle. We tease him a lot because of it. I like having Mike here though, he is a nice friend to Miquel. How special it was this Christmas when I picked him up for a sleepover during … Read entire article »
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