Monthly Archives: August 2007

And their tax dollars will subsidize it

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Phil Kadath

A program mandating that schoolchildren wear sunglasses is catching on in Aussie-land. There was a time when wearing sunglasses would have been seen as too cool for school, but for pupils at a pioneering primary in Australia they are now … Continue reading →

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Wagon Wednesday

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Phil Kadath

The wife is a big fan of station wagons, as can be shown by her purchase of what is coming to be known as the “222 Wagon”. I like wagons as well, I just have other priorities in my classic … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 08/08/07

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Phil Kadath

MYTH 7: RECYCLING SAVES RESOURCES It is widely claimed that recycling “saves resources.” Proponents usually focus on savings of a specific resource, or they single out particularly successful examples such as the recycling of aluminum cans. But using less of … Continue reading →

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I need to make a correction

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Phil Kadath

Sorry, but once again, I saw an AP story which was written improperly and must correct it before I can get it out of my head. The story, found at Ravenwood’s is as follows: House OKs taxes on oil companies … Continue reading →

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Terminologically Challenged

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Phil Kadath

One of the bones of contention that exists among vets is the terminology “”veteran” and “era veteran”. An example: Local talk show host Bryan Suits, veteran of the Gulf War, Bosnia and now OIF, caught Washington Rep. “Baghdad Jim” McDermott publically … Continue reading →

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The guy may have low approval ratings

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Phil Kadath

But they aren’t going dowhill. And neither will a number of former customers at a popular ski resort in Colorado. A backlash quickly emerged after the Telluride Town Council adopted a resolution last week calling for the impeachment of President … Continue reading →

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Tudor Tuesday

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Phil Kadath

More pics from Saturday’s Hot Rod-A-Rama I do love flatheads, though just for cruising I also love tri-power (correction: Six-Packed) OHV mills Though I could have done without the neon accent colors, the rest of this car was gorgeous Just about the … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 08/07/07

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Phil Kadath

MYTH 6: RECYCLING ALWAYS PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT Recycling is a manufacturing process with environmental impacts. Viewed across a wide spectrum of goods, recycling sometimes cuts pollution, but not always. The EPA has examined both virgin paper processing and recycled paper … Continue reading →

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Its still Bush’s fault, ya know

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Phil Kadath

With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth going on about people over-extending their finances and losing the homes they never could have afforded in the first place, I’m very surprised the Dems haven’t mounted a serious attack to use tax-dollars … Continue reading →

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Coming to a School Near You

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I’m sure there are plenty of people with the title of “Public School Teacher” who will see nothing wrong with doing this in your neck of the woods Angry parents have blasted a teacher for telling ten-year-olds to copy a … Continue reading →

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