Monthly Archives: March 2010

Geography 101 Lab Series: #5

There are two elements of modern Geography: Physical Geography and Human Geography. The best way to simplify the two is like this: Physical Geography tells you where you’re at. Human Geography tells you who is there and what they do. … Continue reading

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I might have to start a new department

Of “It’s funny, cause it’s true” Found at Zombie’s place

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On a lighter note

I can’t help but crack up laughing when I see this video. I must have watched it 20 times. Found at FailBlog, but couldn’t embed.

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So good to see that schools are actually innovating these days

…oh, wait, this is from 1929. To be honest, I didn’t really learn anything past the most basic of Algebra until college (when I found a teacher who was able to open my understanding of it).  As an engineer who … Continue reading

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Not fitting the narrative

As of the time of this posting, ONLY FoxNews is carrying the story about Rep. Cantors office getting shot at. If anyone sees it at a different major media outlet, put it in the comments.

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A Lesson on Language

This morning I saw a commercial on the idiot box from the bottlers of Coke, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper/Snapple. The premise was that they had removed “full calorie” drinks from school vending machines and, in doing so, they were helping … Continue reading

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I wish I’d have remember this earlier

I got an email I’ve been wanting to publish, but with things as busy as they are, have forgotten every day for almost a week. My apologies for the late notice. OREGON CCW PERMITS FOR WASHINGTON RESIDENTS Sheriff Glenn Palmer … Continue reading

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RNS Quote of the Day: 03/25/10

Right this ship. If the government wishes to look at your school records – it can. If you wish to look at a legislator – or President’s – school records, you cannot. If the government wishes to publicize where you … Continue reading

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Is that a threat or a promise?

The Washington State Legislature has yet to come up with a budget that’ll keep the debt in check. They’re currently in their second week of OT trying to decide whether the House version of tax increases is better than the … Continue reading

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Damned if you do

Couple tries to save water in Orange County, and the city hammers them for failure to have enough lawn.  As the man says, it’s all about compliance, not what is right.

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