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A Sign For The Times…
“DON’T SMILE” (sign spotted at a Manassas, VA DMV): As part of the DMV’s effort to develop super-secure driver’s licenses and foolproof identification cards, the agency has issued a smile ban, directing customers to adopt a “neutral expression” in their portraits, thereby extinguishing whatever happiness comes with finally hearing one’s number called. “It’s weird that…
How Lieutenant Ford Saved His Ship
There’s a different label we can attach to former president Gerald Ford, one that has been overlooked for 62 years: war hero.By ROBERT DRURY and TOM CLAVINPublished: December 28, 2006 (New York Times)East Hampton, N.Y. FOR Americans under a certain age, Gerald Ford is best remembered for his contribution to Bartlett’s — “Our long national…
Light a Candle…or Curse the Darkness?
We opted for the candle – the new arrival on the (viewer’s) right (MacBook Pro): We know a few others who would approve – and for those who might still be considering the leap ? Come on in, the water’s great 😉 And for Bill Gates & Co? Hasta la Vista, baby.
The ‘Conversation…’
It happens — sooner or later it happens that those of us who have managed to maintain ownership of our sports/performance vehicles are approached by our better halves with the question: “Hon…don’t you think it’s about time…?” And followed with something about a “practical” car or one that doesn’t cost so much to insure or…
CENTCOM CDR Resigns
SECDEF accepts resignation: Gates Accepts Resignation of CENTCOM Chief Fallon By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today reluctantly accepted Navy Adm. William J. "Fox" Fallon’s letter of resignation as commander of U.S. Central Command and request for retirement. Fallon’s resignation will take effect March…
Heads-up WordPress/Bad Behavior Users
You need to install an update to Bad Behavior right away (go here) if you’ve been having trouble posting (like moi). I’ll let this suffice for my rant.