Category Archives: Kewel!

The Soundboard: The Group Dynamic

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Phil Kadath

A day late, but that just means I haven’t fallen asleep in the blogging chair for nearly two hours like I did yesterday. Yes, it is that comfy here. Moving on…. I’ll be sticking with The Whigs again, this week, … Continue reading →

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Recently acquired in my travels

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I made mention of Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land yesterday and then hinted that I may have made more purchases along those lines whilst I was away. The hint was true, and here is the list: Top that off … Continue reading →

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RNS Landscape of the Day: Boomershoot Cleanup

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Alaska

Click here to download the superdetailed version. Yes, you want to!! In a really amazingly detailed pic from Dave the GMC Guy, here we are lighting ’em up at close range. I’m the 19th from the right, just to the … Continue reading →

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RNS Landscape of the Day / Book Review

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Alaska

I recently re-read the excellent On Wings of Eagles, by Ken Follett — the story of Ross Perot’s assembling of a team of his own corporate executives — plus Bull Simons, of course — on a life-and-death mission to rescue … Continue reading →

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Sunday Cheesecake, Musical and Otherwise

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Alaska

Phil waxed eloquent a while back about how he was a Sucker for a Hook. Well, this song has a couple of ’em and I defy you to get it out of your head once you listen. It’s also got … Continue reading →

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RNS Landscape of the Day: Zermatt, Switzerland

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Alaska

…and the Matterhorn. One of the great things about Zermatt for train buffs is the little railway that takes you to the Gornergrat observation complex where you can view a rather large chunk of the Alps in style. The train … Continue reading →

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School Bus Watch

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

In this recent post I griped that there wasn’t some sort of government-sponsored program to provide training to bus drivers and/or alert them about the rumored terrorist plot to hijack a bunch of school buses in the U.S. and cause … Continue reading →

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RNS Landscape of the Day: Spirit Lake, ID

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Alaska

Here’s a link to an aerial tour of some cool-lookin’ parts of Idaho close to Spokane, where Phil’s lurkin’ about this weekend. Lots more fascinating aerial and other photography from this photographer here, including more great Idaho stuff. My daughter … Continue reading →

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The Elements by Tom Lehrer

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Alaska

One of the most useful songs ever written. Now with animation! Go Check It Out. More about Tom Lehrer here. I used to have a bunch of his stuff memorized…. h/t Classical Values.

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The Soundboard: The Group Dynamic

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Phil Kadath

Welcome to the latest installment series of The Soundboard. We’re gonna switch it up just a bit from The Pound of Sound and jump right into what might otherwise be called ‘Bands I’ve Seen Live’, though to be honest, I’m … Continue reading →

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