Every Day in Basic Was a Story

/danielmode on In Air Force basic training, there are many roles and responsibilities for the trainees ... he was so good at it, the LQ offered to let him out of cleaning his assigned stall if he polished the LQ’s boots. Natch, he took the trade. Eventually, the Boot Polisher did no bathroom cleaning, no bed making [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:25:48

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Gates of Vienna News Feed 12/2/2008

Check out the South Asia section for the latest fallout from the Mumbai atrocities. Also, Pakistan is having its own entirely separate problems.Thanks to ACT for America, C. Cantoni, Conservative Swede, DK, Insubria, JD, KGS, Nilk, Steen, TB, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 04:55:00

5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere - Week 60

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mamanista has the Hottest Toys for the Holidays 2008! They’ve included the deluxe and the moderately priced, the indie handmade and the mass-produced, and some new toys mixed with old classics.  Their 12 Days of Giveaways will feature thousands of dollars’ worth of toys–including a Learning Tower and Chalk Board valued at $270 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 09:38:43

The Essential Time-Saving Guide for Busy People

Your lives are always busy, I’m sure, but the holidays always seem to add even more craziness to everyone’s schedule ... up the schedule. Why use these tips? First, to keep yourself sane during busy times — we all tend ... readers know — simplify your schedule by doing fewer things but focusing on the important things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 23:35:55

Article Marketing: How To Use Timeboxing to Write Articles More Efficiently

Timeboxing is a productivity technique where you give yourself a limited amount of time to complete a specific task ... vacation. You definitely need to leave the office by a certain time to catch your plane to Tahiti ... is that you have a long list of tasks that you need to complete at the office before you can leave–what happens [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 08:10:22

Training key to helping journalists become comfortable with Web 2.0

By Mike Noe: Mike Noe is the editor of the Rocky Mountain News' website. When Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention in the summer of 1908, American Indians were still referred to as "wild" by famed Rocky Mountain News journalist Damon Runyon. Delegates were entertained by snow hauled in from the nearby mountains [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 21:32:00

Prolitec introduces programmable air sanitizer

New Programmable System is First to Continually Sanitize the Air in HVAC Ducts and Commercial, Medical and Residential Spaces Prolitec’s ARIA(TM) ... treat enclosed rooms one at a time, and their effects are temporary. A new chemical formulation ... enclosed spaces, ARIA is of keen interest to HVAC professionals for continuously cleaning the air in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:10:43

Television Of The Weak: You're Goddamn Right We're Doing This

This week: American Idol, 24, Top Chef and The Bad Girls Club. American Idol – Phoenix, ArizonaOne of the best, and most unspoken, innovations of reality TV is its ability to capture those moments of human interaction so weird that, if you were to script it, no one would buy it [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:34:27

Denver Cereal - Chapter Thirty-Two : Who knew?

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY -TWO Wednesday, 5:40 PM Washington DC “I’m sorry,” the Undersecretary to the Secretary of State said. He flew out of his office and she gulped. He was twice as handsome as his photo. Tall and fit, his long legs took him across the waiting room [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 06:01:27

Day 2 of Eric Holder’s confirmation hearing

blah, blah, blah, hot air passed, blah, gag, puke, lie, feint to the right, feint to the left, caught fibbing, how to get out of this mess, blah blah, blah *yawn*  fawn, compliment, scratch, burp, phart, heave, groan, peeve, good-cop/bad-cop, finger wagging, blah, blah, blah, blush, gush, yo that smarts, phart,,.. ad nauseam. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:11:28

Inauguration Journal - Day 14

Anthony Atwood's Inauguration Journal - Day 14 THURSDAY 15JAN09: Today we run more radio checks on the mall ... of the Capitol building. MSNBC setups, trailers with cable feeds the size of elephant trunks running in and out, pressure cleaning on some building cornices, traffic detours, and the red, white, and blue [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:56:01

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/12/2009

The most entertaining story of the evening is the Turkish Carnival Association media hoax.The most sobering news alleges that the leaders of Hamas have holed up in a bunker in the basement of an Israeli-built hospital in Gaza.Thanks to Barry Rubin, C. Cantoni, Diana West, Fjordman, Henrik, Insubria, JD, RRW, ScottSA, Steen, VH, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:51:00

Senseless

.fullpost{display:inline;}Everyday no one is spared by reports about children killed by preventable diseases, natural calamities, traffic accidents, ... , cleaning their surroundings, provide better environment, prevent them from playing in the streets, ensure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 23:29:00

Posts about Home business as of January 19, 2009

In, but not Settled - cheriepriest.com 01/19/2009 So we’re in. The new building is lovely, and our stuff is still everywhere — though it’s gradually starting to look like a real home where civilized … intended. Anyway. It’s time for me to log off and return [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:13:07

iVolunteer

Before you read today’s post please know that a) it is long so be sure to read it entirely before commenting b) ... and d) I applaud the call to service and the work Barack Obama and his team has done with USA Service. I support that initiative, for a commitment to service to others, whole-heartedly and encourage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:09:49

white like me

Op-Ed ColumnistWhite Like MeBy FRANK RICHPublished: January 17, ... s coming attractions. But as I walked some desolate downtown blocks to the standard-issue federal office building serving as transition headquarters, ghosts of the past mingled with hopes for the future [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:00:00

How Lawyers Can Grow Billings Using Online Networks and Internet Marketing

I’ve been engaged lately in several projects for attorneys and law firms, ... Europe and Asia and Plaxo is another recommended service with 40m subscribers, in which you receive ... firm, or Salesforce for a larger, multi-office practice (see this LinkedIn Question & Answer Chat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:44:50

Social Security Card - Devotees Experiences

I got this long and well written experience from Kumar about his experiences to be posted on this blog ... Administration office with all the documents and filled and submitted my application. There were several ... . I then started calling the office and the post office but it didn’t help. I then went over to the SSA office [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 12:11:00

Filling the vacuum in Japanese politics

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics ... of their mouth simultaneously, or building bridges and highways to nowhere, no professional class [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:27:58

karma and gratitude: 6 events in 3 months

Every two weeks, since October 14, I have experienced a plumbing problem ... staff.  The shower knob was missing and not repaired until I called the building owner. I communicated that I did not have any hot water to the office and to the manager. The first time I was told to let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:53:11

How Lawyers Can Grow Billings using Online Networks and Internet Marketing

I’ve been engaged lately in several projects for attorneys and law firms, ... emphasizing Europe and Asia and Plaxo is another recommended service with 40m subscribers, in which ... in a midsize firm, or Salesforce for a larger, multi-office practice (see this LinkedIn Q&A chat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 03:52:19

Blagojevich Arrest Muddies Illinois Political Waters

Blagojevich Arrest Muddies Illinois Political Waters The arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges has far reaching political implications. (Amanda Rivkin/AFP/Getty Images) Update, 5:10 p.m. ET: A special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama appears to be growing more and more likely [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 15:59:25

THE WORLD today!

———————————————————————————1. Barack Obama wins Presidential Election and becomes the 44th President of the United States starting January 20 - Hope for a Change - Yes we can -130 Million Americans, more than in any other election since 1960, voted for a change and choose Obama, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:55:08

THE WORLD today!

———————————————————————————1. Barack Obama wins Presidential Election and becomes the 44th President of the United States starting January 20 - Hope for a Change - Yes we can -130 Million Americans, more than in any other election since 1960, voted for a change and choose Obama, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 00:33:08

ExxonMobil Charged With Clean Air Act Violations Over Oil Spill

A criminal information was filed Tuesday in federal court charging a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation with violating the criminal provisions of the Clean Water Act in connection with a spill of approximately 15,000 gallons of diesel oil into the Mystic River from ExxonMobil’s oil terminal in Everett, Mass [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 08:00:00

The Biggest Stock Investment Scam In History: How Does It Affect Us?

What’s the fallout on the biggest stock investment scam ever? How will these stock fraud schemes affect us? More than you think. I found this incredible. The Madoff saga is far from over. The consequences continue to ripple through the financial world, with more developments that continue to bug [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:02:25

The Biggest Stock Investment Scam In History: How Does It Affect Us?

What’s the fallout on the biggest stock investment scam ever? How will these stock fraud schemes affect us? More than you think. I found this incredible. The Madoff saga is far from over. The consequences continue to ripple through the financial world, with more developments that continue to bug [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:02:25

For the health of the nation (2)

For the health of the nation (2) Posted by Jillian Becker Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:03:00 GMT Continued from below. The socialist Government here has spent excessively on grandiose building schemes in the last 10 years. Queen Elizabeth Hospital – meant to cost £291 million and £560 million is the official figure now, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:03:00

Can't update avatar?

Can't update avatar? by shan Today 08:12 AM 411 3,995 Announcements Have something you want to share with the world? ... 12-05-2008 10:59 PM Go to last post 132 1,476 Tips, Tricks and Cleaning! Furniture ... 65 696 Real Estate General house talk and home buying/selling/building talk Real [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:55:02

PAUL WHITMORE: UNFIT TO COMMAND

On December 30, 2008 I was called to the office of the Director of the Veterans Transitional Facility (afterwards referred to as the Facility) and was told that my services as Assistant Manager were no longer needed. I was also informed that I would be asked to leave the Facility on January 30, 2009 by Mr. Paul Whitmore, the Director [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 07:20:00

Sunday Reading

White Like Me -- Frank Rich remembers what it was like to grow up in a city that was segregated and now welcomes the presidency of Barack Obama ... building serving as transition headquarters, ghosts of the past mingled with hopes for the future [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 09:19:00

Dowd, Kristof, Friedman and Rich

MoDo addresses “The Long, Lame Goodbye,” and says George W. Bush decided long ago to be a president representing just his base. It is relief to be getting a president determined to represent the whole country.  Mr. Kristof says you can “Win a Trip You Won’t Forget [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:51:41

Izmir Agora Museum

Izmir Agora Museum Etymologically, agora means Public Square and shopping district ... and arches around a large courtyard (120 x 180 m) in the middle of the building. Recent digs ... out with the sponsorship of Izmir Municipality as digging, restoration, archaeological cleaning and environmental [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:37:25

THE ENTERPRISE--Incredible Uncertainty

THE ENTERPRISE--Incredible Uncertainty THE ENTERPRISE--Incredible Uncertainty A "LOST WEEK"--BUT PART OF THE "CIRCLE OF LIFE" I had this edition all written a week ago... ready to send out.  Then we got the call on Sunday that if my wife wanted to "say goodbye" to her Mother (age 92), we'd better get to IL FAST [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:10:15

Climate Bill 2009: Top priority or …?

To be or not to be? That is a question already surrounding the issue of climate legilslation for action in 2009, even before the Obama Administration takes office. When question, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated the votes are there in the House, but that she wouldn’t commit to 2009 action. Ed Markey [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:33:32

From the Front: 01/13/2009

For you Louisa, because you asked!News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.In their own words:Afhanistan Shrugged: Better Writers than me! - I wanted to take an opportunity to showcase two other great blogs out there having to do with the war in Afghanistan and Iraq [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:19:00

Tracker Offices Burn Down

Tracker is a national vehicle theft recovery and tracking service. Their head office building is next door to where I live, and they used to run a 24 hour call centre from the top floor. At 2:50 am today my wife woke me to say that the building was on fire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:46:00

Former Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Rich Whitney on the arrest and criminal charges against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

press release from Rich Whitney sent to contact.ipr@gmail ... and center. Indeed, one of my campaign themes was to clean up government, along with cleaning ... against Blagojevich today, Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the FBI [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 23:39:45

Jon Henley speaks to the people doing the jobs no one else wants

Ship's officer The Pride of Kent is 180 metres long, 28 metres wide, and weighs 30,635 tonnes. Fully loaded, she carries 120 trucks, 2,000 passengers, and up to 130 crew. It is, in fact, a small floating town that crosses the Channel between Dover and Calais 10 times every 24 hours [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 00:05:26

From the Front: 01/14/2009

News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.In their own words:Back In the Army Now (at 54): Attention K-Mart Shoppers--Fill your DBag - My wife and I are going to K-Mart today to get the last few items recommended on my Army PowerPoint slide: eyeglasses cleaning and repair kits, fitted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:00

Urban Legends: Truth or Fiction?

Poltergeist Curse Many people are convinced that the Poltergeist films have been cursed, causing the deaths of several cast members.  Whether the series was cursed or not, the deaths are real.  Two of the stars from the first film died at young ages and two cast members from the second film also died [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 08:37:01

Immigration Invasion Roundup 10 December 2008

Thornton Heath, Croydon–Asylum seekers brought chaos to the Croydon district of Thornton Heath when nearly two dozen were involved in a street brawl ... are celebrating another legal victory over the Home Office after being given the green light [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 12:12:57

United Nations confidential reports released

Wikileaks | January 14, 2008 Wikileaks has released 70 United Nations investigative reports classified “Strictly Confidential” ... No. 0618-05), 30 Jan 2007 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Investigation into Allegations of Mismanagement at the office in Member State 1 and Misconduct on the part of Senior Official 1 (ID [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:30:52

Wrap-up of the situation in Greece; UK solidarity events and Occupied London#4 coming up

This blog started off three days after Alexis’ assassination, as a minimum attempt to publicise information straight out of Greece on the riots ( ... The building of the Journalists’ Union is still occupied by young people and employees in the media [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:53:58

Posts about Mortgage Market Report as of January 18, 2009

Twitter Tweets about Real Estate Report as of January 18, 2009 - firsthomeservice ... Grubb & Ellis issues more downbeat report on office real estate market (The Delaware Business ... a weaker performance in the New Castle County office market than reports from other companies. Source [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:25:43

Mayor Of Salisbury Intimidates Citizen At Their Residence

Remember this article the other day? You know, the letter George Chevallier sent off to the State about the Mayor's scam ... in the attempt to shut us up. Pack all your crap up from your Office woman and don't let that door hit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:51:00

Barack Like Me And Frank Rich

January 18, 2009 Op-Ed Columnist White Like Me By FRANK RICH I cannot testify to what black Americans feel as our nation celebrates the ... -issue federal office building serving as transition headquarters, ghosts of the past mingled [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:39:29

Operation Cast Lead Continues Updates 133-168

December 31, 2008 December 31, 2008 See previous updates here and subsequent updates here. UPDATE 168. End of day US ET December 31. J'Post's News Ticker: UPDATE 167. New bombing raids. IAF Bombs Hamas Ministries and Legislature: The Israel Air Force early Thursday morning continued to hit Hamas government targets, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 18:44:00

Meet the Investor: Interview with Real Estate Investor, Rich Weese

Its been a while since we did one of our Meet the Investor interviews . . . I hope we’ll get to post these more regularly! ... Beta Markets in their kitchen cleaning ovens and cheese conveyor belts from 3 until midnight [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 19:35:48

Fiji Flooding: “The economic costs will be massive”

The sun peeked from behind the mass of clouds in parts of the Fiji island group Thursday morning, ... villages, have begun cleaning up, drying their homes out and taking stock of their damaged property, crops [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:12:26

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