Monthly Archives: April 2011

You Got It. They Want It.

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Phil Kadath

It is just that simple. The 50 U.S. states are holding more than $32 billion worth of unclaimed property that they’re supposed to safeguard for their citizens. But a “Good Morning America” investigation found some states aggressively seize property that … Continue reading →

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That is very kind of you!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Phil Kadath

We must not have enough semi-tractors to handle the work. Oh, we do? Well then, we must not have enough drivers to pilot the tractors. Oh, record unemployment? Well then, I’m at a loss as to why you and I … Continue reading →

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You know the rules

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Phil Kadath

And so do they since they write them for the State of Oregon. You wouldn’t get this from any other guy. (If the embed doesn’t work, go here)

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Spooky Inflation

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Alaska

I don’t watch much TV. I happened to have CNBC on just now to check the commodities and stock tickers, and found myself watching an ad for SunSetter Retractable Awnings. (You know, the one carefully targeted to retiring baby-boomers’ images … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: Old and New Edition

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Phil Kadath

1989 2010 PacNW auto-pilots with enough miles under their belt to be labeled Road Dogs will recognize the locales in the last one (and the route to Mix’s house).

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Y’all Enjoy Your Bread and Circuses

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Alaska

…I’ll be making Five-Minute Coffee-Cup Chocolate Cake. And eating it, too! h/t Roberta X, who is not responsible for the mixed metaphors here.

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The Unspoken Words

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Alaska

We are participants in our own tyranny. Go read. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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RNS Quote of the Day, 04/12/11

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alaska

I can safely say that few people have less respect for the law than lawyers. Abuse of law is not just common, it defines the industry. –Hustlebear, How to Handle Lawyers Threatening You Speaking as an attorney, I have to … Continue reading →

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Apparently the Atlas Shrugged Movie Doesn’t Suck

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alaska

Very positive review here, from a fellow who was prepared to pan it.

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When they said

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Phil Kadath

I needed to get a “Liberal Arts” degree, I was hoping it wouldn’t be quite this “liberal”. With my first year of college course under my belt so far, I’ve worked my way through multiple science and quasi-science classes being … Continue reading →

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