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Good people, spreading cheer.
I braved the pre-Christmas crowds to pick up some odds and ends from the big local store. While in line I was talking to the cashier and the guy in front of me. I commented on what a great day it is and that it’s CHRISTMAS and wished all and sundry a very Merry one.… Continue reading
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Hand delivered from my favorite Chinese restaurant
B and a fellow pilot went flying on Wednesday to my old stomping grounds, which, coincidentally, happens to also have my favorite Chinese place. They have three menus: Authentic Chinese, American Chinese, and ‘Why the Hell are you at a Chinese restaurant?’. One of my favorites is Mapo Tofu–Szechuan-style Tofu with minced pork in a… Continue reading
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Fun Movie Friday-Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Without a doubt, one of the best quotable movies ever…. Continue reading
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Victim card, maxed out
The miscreant who uploaded graphic sex pics and video to his Instagram account is now playing the victim card. He also uploaded naked pictures of himself to his X/Twitter account. Dude is an exhibitionist who really enjoyed posting naked pictures of himself, including from other places at work. This is the guy who, along with… Continue reading
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Harvard's taking a hit
It’s gonna take a lot to bring Harvard down completely considering the size of their endowment. But as donors start to dry up, they are also taking a hit in applications. Like a 17% drop. Which was enough to take their acceptance rate up a percentage point to 8.7% from last year. Even though applicants… Continue reading
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Because they never had to pony up the goods before
The Mayor of New York City has had a rude awakening. “We underestimated the impact of the migrant and asylum-seeker issue that’s impacting major cities in this country,” the Democrat said. I have to say to that is ‘duh shit and really?’. It’s real easy to sit back and declare your city to be a… Continue reading
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University of Wisconsin changes its mind
I guess the thought of leaving $800 million on the table was just a bit too much. Or maybe the faculty who were going to lose out on pay raises kicked up a fuss. But the UW Board of Regents met again and voted 11-6 to accept the deal from the Wisconsin legislature. So 43… Continue reading
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