Remembering 2008
When people look back upon 2008, many years from now, the two events that will sure to be on everyone’s list is the downturn of the economy and the 2008 Presidential election. Had Obama lost, it still would have been one for the history books. His election really does mean that we are entering a [...]
The Voice and The Guitar Man – May You Rest in Peace
Don LaFontaine, the voice that has told us about countless movies as their trailers rolled and Jerry Reed, who some will remember as the Snowman in the Smokey and the Bandit movies and others who remember him as a singer/songwriter and Guitar Man, have died. Don LaFontaine was not a name that I knew until [...]
Death Strikes Mysterious
Along with many others, I was struck dumbfounded with the unexpected death of NBC newsman Tim Russert. I watched Tim Russert on many Sunday mornings on Meet The Press, and he was one of the few people who I could listen to as they talked politics and not be bored and most times not become [...]
May is a End and a Beginning
The month of May is nearly over. It has occurred to me that May is one of those months for change. Spring is the season of beginning, but to many it’s an end. It’s the end of an academic year for many between the ages of 5 and 25, even for some much older. Most [...]
Tornadoes, Strike, Crabs, Heroes, Playoffs and Scouts
International News: Tornadoes Strikes the UK It appears that the UK suffered bad weather from as many as moderate to strong five tornadoes on Monday. Is this usual? From the article I would say that tornadoes in the UK aren’t that unusual since in 2006, 200 properties were damaged with insurance payments of 350,000 pounds [...]
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