Dan Klass’ The Bitterest Pill
Posted on May 30, 2008 - Filed Under Bloggers, Entertainment, Podcasts | 2 Comments
I’ve been a long-time listener of The Bitterest Pill. And, I’ve got to tell you, friends and neighbors, there’s not a more entertaining podcast around.
For those of you unfamiliar with The Pill, it’s Dan Klass’s podcast about life in Los Angeles, California. He talks about being a stay-at-home dad, sometimes writer (he worked with Michael [...]
Asia Times Echoes Jerusalem Post, Foresees US Attacks on Iran
Posted on May 27, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, 2008 Presidential Election, Activism | Leave a Comment
On the heels of this, Asia Times says the U.S. will attack Iran in August.
The George W Bush administration plans to launch an air strike against Iran within the next two months, an informed source tells Asia Times Online, echoing other reports that have surfaced in the media in the United States recently.
What’s unique in [...]
Read More..>>Memorial Day 2008
Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under Military News, Photo Blog, Photography | Leave a Comment
So, originally, I was going to write this long post about patriotism, honor, duty, and sacrifice for Memorial Day.
But, after thinking about it for a few days, I’ve decided I’m going to sum that entire post up in two words.
Thank you.
This is a test of Microsoft Word 2007’s Blog Tool
Posted on May 24, 2008 - Filed Under BrockNet, Technology, Testing Testing | Leave a Comment
This is a test of Microsoft Word 2007’s Blog Tool.
This is a block quote.
This should be a pretty picture of a happy sun.
Read More..>>More annoying ways you can keep tabs on Tom
Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under Internet, Social Networking, Technology | 2 Comments
In today’s digital and Internet-powered world, there seems to be a new way to keep track of your friends.
And, in the interest of being a geek, I am attracted as a moth to the flame to many of these services.
Here are the ways you can track me throughout the wide world web:
Facebook
Twitter (also, see [...]
Republican Sympathy
Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under Conversations with a Co-Worker, Republicans | 2 Comments
A conversation today:
Me: Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor.
Republican co-worker: Good deal!
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Read More..>>Letters to Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and Congressman Walter Jones, Jr.
Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, 2008 Presidential Election, Activism, Elizabeth Dole, Military News, NC-03, Politics, Republicans, Richard Burr, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate, Walter B. Jones, World News | 2 Comments
As promised, the text of my letters to Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr.
Dear Senator Dole, Senator Burr, Congressman Jones, Jr.,
I was shocked to learn that President George W. Bush may have told Israeli government officials during his recent trip that he was planning military action against Iran.
It is [...]
Bush to Steal McCain’s Thunder?
Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Presidential Election, Activism, Elizabeth Dole, Military News, NC-03, Politics, Republicans, Richard Burr, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate, Walter B. Jones, World News | 2 Comments
The Jerusalem Post says “You betcha!“
From the article.
US President George W. Bush intends to attack Iran in the upcoming months, before the end of his term, Army Radio quoted a senior official in Jerusalem as saying Tuesday.
Thankfully for the U.S. (and the rest of Western Civilization), Condoleezza Rice (U.S. Secretary of State) and Bob Gates [...]
Read More..>>A Reader asks a Question for Candidates for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners
Posted on May 16, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Activism, Barbara Ikner, Bill Keller, Democrats, Don Sweeting, Ernie Wright, John Burns, Lionell Midgett, Onslow County Board of Commissioners, Onslow County, NC, Paul Buchanan, Politics, Republicans, Tony Padgett, W. C. Jarman, William Rouse, Jr. | Leave a Comment
I’d like to know from the candidates how they plan on dealing with ONWASA?
I’ve heard about all the growth speeches I want to hear. ONWASA is the pick pocket that no one seems to be able to control.
In case the candidates are unaware, my water charge is $11.23 and the 3/4es water usage charge is [...]
Letter to the Editor RE: Senate Bill 1608 - Defense of Marriage
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Activism, Harry Brown, Jacksonville Daily News, Letters to the Edtor, NC Senate 6, North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Senate, Politics, Republicans | 7 Comments
Today I sent the following letter to the editor of the Jacksonville Daily News.
Dear Editor,
The North Carolina Constitution is under attack, yet again, by those who wish to use the State’s most powerful written document to deny the moral rights of North Carolinians.
Today, State Senator James Forrester, along with several co-conspirators including Onslow County’s own [...]
