Archive for January 2009

31 Jan 2009 1010H

From the State Department advisory on travel to Germany

In addition, hooligans, most often young intoxicated “skinheads” have been known to harass or even attack people whom they believe to be foreigners or members of rival groups. On occasion, American have reported that they were assaulted for racial reasons or because they appeared “foreign.” All Americans are cautioned to avoid the area around protests [...]

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29 Jan 2009 1119H

Some words from our CEO

“History teaches us that crises weaken the weak and strengthen the strong.”

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26 Jan 2009 1540H

Hagen’s, Fish Keg, Lawrence Fisheries

Hagen’s. I like to be able to taste my fish, instead of hardcasing it in cornmeal so thick the end result is a bit more like cornbread fritters of fish, instead of fish fry. Cost is a bit better too and I think the product is fresher. If in the neighborhood of Fish Keg, I [...]

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21 Jan 2009 2033H

On my iPod

My wife has twigged me onto the “Cat Who” series, and I assiduously have been following the audiobooks on my daily journey to and from work after a massive purchase from iTunes. The mellifluous tones of George Guidall have proven to be a calming influence. And while they are ostensibly cat stories, I strongly suspect [...]

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21 Jan 2009 2030H

Last Friday

Was the first day I wandered outside after work and it was still light out. Just barely, but it was enough given how poor this winter’s been. Days are getting longer again, praise the Ancestors.

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21 Jan 2009 0929H

Inaugural musings

Call me racist, but, I used to think it improbable that a black man from the South side of Chicago could be elected president, but, then, we elected Harold Washington for mayor, and then, Barack rose to power, even with considerable resistance from within the black establishment here, first, to the senate, and now, it [...]

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14 Jan 2009 1004H

I hate snow.

Ridiculous ridiculous driving. It’s not so bad when the plows get to the snow. It’s ridiculous when the event hits during rush hour. I’m resigned.

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09 Jan 2009 1855H

Comcast, you’re so not worth it.

We are paying $100 a month plus for internet (admittedly, quite fast but not worth it) and the rather thin assortment of HD cable channels, and yet there is no SciFi channel? WTF? I’m so going back to DirecTV when we move.

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08 Jan 2009 1209H

Kung fu restart

As I write this I am suddenly aware that fully three years have passed since I first started studying under my teacher and I have not made any progress at all. I am hopeful that this year is finally that year when I can finally focus on my personal growth. Last night headed to Rockford [...]

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