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RNS Quote of the Day, 08/18/11

Priests who could not read or who, from ignorance, stumbled stupidly through the ritual of the Eucharist were another scandal. A Bishop of Durham in 1318 could not understand or pronounce Latin and after struggling helplessly with the word Metropolitanus … Continue reading

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Stock Market Supper

  I’ve got the Asian market meltdown in the background on Bloomberg TV as I munch on some canned goods from the pantry (to supplement the hamburger I brought home). I’m baching it tonight; the wife would demand a salad … Continue reading

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Reagan’s Neshoba Speech

No, he didn’t actually blame the welfare queens after all. Dave Kopel writes: Reagan’s Neshoba speech was 33 paragraphs, consisting almost entirely of remarks about economics and jokes about Jimmy Carter. In the middle of the speech, he discussed his … Continue reading

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I Ordered Two

I got t-shirts from Zazzle in navy blue. I think a navy blue background best sets off Ace’s design. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Perry-Rubio 2012

This is the ticket idea that freaked out a Kos diarist way back in April. And despite Rubio’s statement that he would not be a VP candidate in 2012, I don’t believe him. The matchup would just be too unstoppable.

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Gerald Ford

The recently-installed Gerald Ford statue was in the Capitol Rotunda when I visited a few weeks back during the ridiculous heat wave. Ford was an interesting guy. In Write It When I’m Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford … Continue reading

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I’ll Show You Mine, Part 2

Here’s the view of the garage pantry. The black item peeking out at left is the adult beverage fridge. Flanking the fridge on one side are these units: Here’s the remaining shelf unit, looking back from the fridge towards the … Continue reading

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Lucifer’s Anvil

Dear Dr. Pournelle, that should NOT be the working title, that should BE the title! Can’t wait for this one….

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I’ll Show You Mine, Part 1

While I’m trying to decide whether or not to volunteer to be considered for that prepper TV pilot (upside is they appear to be a professional crew with lots of successful series under their belts; downside is that one of … Continue reading

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Versatile SHTF Clothing Item

A hooded sweatshirt has many uses. It keeps you warm. It breaks up the outline of protective vests and web gear. It can be easily layered. A pair are even better — combine a medium-weight and a thin lightweight, preferably … Continue reading

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