Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ugh! Spammers!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Rich

I am being sorely pressed, irritated, by a rush of Chinese spammers trying to use my blog to further their sales of mortgages, drugs, etc., etc. (Note: It is only the Chinese who are irritating me at the moment, I’m … Continue reading →

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Fox News Just Violated Me!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Rich

YES! I have been VIOLATED! And I will go into all the sordid details of the event right here. When I start my computer I usually end up with Thunderbird and a web browser quietly running away on the desktop. … Continue reading →

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It’s A Question Of Outgo!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Rich

Like most people I took a pay cut when I retired. How do I deal with making a lot less money? What am I not able to do? Am I going to be able to live within my means? There … Continue reading →

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Immigration – An Incentive!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Rich

I believe the United States needs a constant influx of new thoughts, new ideas, new blood. Any organism or group that cuts itself off from its surrounding environment will ultimately whither and die. However, I also believe the United States has the … Continue reading →

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Thank A Soldier Today

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Rich

When you are out and about and happen upon them take pause and thank a soldier, a policeman, a fireman, or a prison guard today. Walk over, proffer your hand, and say “Thank you for what you do. I appreciate it.” Parents, … Continue reading →

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Parking In The Fire Lane!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Rich

I ran into a major traffic jam in the parking lot of my local grocery store the other day. There were 15/16 cars halted directly in front of the main entrance and nobody could seem to figure out what to … Continue reading →

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Me And My iPad.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rich

Yes, I am an Engineer and, yes, I bought an iPad. Although I’m an engineer I’m not a fanatic about it. I have found the iPad to be ideal for what I want it to do. 1. It’s the right … Continue reading →

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What Do I Do Now?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rich

  Having retired, what happens if I run out of things to do? And not necessarily just Mama’s to do list, but things I want to do. Thus far I don’t have any worries on that account.   First off, I have learned … Continue reading →

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Up And Running!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Richard

The WordPress Blog is up and evidently running on 14 Mar ’11. New posts to follow after I bring the old ones forward.

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Give Me My TV!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Rich

  All of the big “TV” providers are pushing products that let one “control” a Cable Box / DVR resident in the home using some other device connected to the Internet. You can program the box to make more recordings … Continue reading →

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