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Keeping nude or lewd pictures on cell phones or computers–stupid?

If someone hacked into my computer or cell phone the entertainment value would be nil. Sure there is that fully clothed photo of me on my sexy pink scooter (woo-hoo) and then all the how-I-spent-my-vacation photos depicting various family members, … Continue reading

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September 11, 2001 carved in the memory of the living and in bronze for future generations

It is pretty rare that just a date on a calendar says it all.  But just about every American living at the time, old enough to understand ,  knows exactly what 9/11 means. On September 11, 2001, four jet liners … Continue reading

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Abercrombie in another ‘Situation’ over elitist image control

Abercrombie & Fitch is losing its grip on image control as every Tom, Dick, Harry and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino,  parade around in their over-priced duds on TV, in Italy and other places not sanctioned by Abercrombie & Fitch.  Abercrombie … Continue reading

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Congress Gets a DD–Rating From us Standard Poor

According to our U.S. Constitution, only Congress can spend money and only Congress can set policy. Even the veto power of the President of the United States, is at the mercy of Congress–as they can override his veto power. They … Continue reading

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Borders Books; The Final chapter

(This is an update from a Feb. blog when Borders entered Chapter 11) It’s ironic that Borders Books, the book chain that played a huge part in putting thousands of smaller independent bookstores out of business with their superstore business model initiated … Continue reading

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No Kids Allowed in Restaurant–Eat In Peace

In some restaurants it’s no shoes, no shirt, no service. In this day and age you can add kids.  Got Kids? No service. McDain’s Restaurant in Monroeville, PA  has come under scrutiny lately because owner, Mike Vuick, has decided to … Continue reading

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Nancy Grace a Disgrace

We all found out today that our justice system is alive and well and not living in a woman called Nancy Grace.  While Casey Anthony was found not guilty of first degree murder, aggravated manslaughter and child abuse she was … Continue reading

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Abercrombie & Fitch “Look” Policy Rears Its Ugly head Again

Abercrombie & Fitch is being sued again for discrimination in the workplace. No surprise here,  I am pretty sure that settling/losing discrimination lawsuits is almost like a second business for Abercrombie, or possibly for their fleet of  lawyers on retainer.  A … Continue reading

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The New Food Pyramid For Dummies-A Plate

If you don’t understand how to eat healthy with a visual aid that many of us use every day–a plate,  then you probably only eat out of Styrofoam, cardboard or plastic anyway and it’s a lost cause.  In Our First Lady … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin’s Magical Mystery Rogue Bus Tour Starts Rolling Today

You don’t need tickets but donations are requested, sought after and as welcome as a homemade caribou stew.  Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin began a bus tour today that will tour the eastern U.S. and other points unknown (the bus … Continue reading

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