Seems that recently, at least here in South Bend, IN, a new phenomena has become a reality. The introduction of a roundabout. It this a good thing, or not? Here are some interesting facts (from a September 15, 2008 TIME article regarding the 50 roundabouts in Carmel, IN): Cars entering a roundabout must yield to those already in the circle. …
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Science Scene - Roundabout
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Good Day at the Office :o)
http://journals.aol.com/buckoclown/Bucko/entries/2008/09/25/good-day-at-the-office-o/2718We are getting ready to watch the Office, and this show is one of the best shows in recent memory. It is one of the inspirations for my new "Sunday Silliness" entries. But that is not the subject of this entry. …
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Bad Day At The Office :o(
http://journals.aol.com/buckoclown/Bucko/entries/2008/09/23/bad-day-at-the-office-o/2716Due to the serious nature of this event, and the fact that the low pressure turbines were replaced in 2006, and legal and insurance issues, I can not give any details beyond the below press release. …
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The Wisdom of Gordon Gecko
http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/entries/200...And for many years it was very good for certain investors, bankers, and financial moguls, as well as our economy. The other day, Ken wrote a very good synopsis of a Time article about the financial crisis
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[The Wisdom of a Distracted Mind] I can haz research staf now?
http://journals.aol.com/dpoem/TheWisdomofaDistractedMind/ent...they lumped petroleum and natural gas together to come up with their numbers, and I'm willing to go out on a limb here and say that if you split those two, you'd find that the number of oil-burning power plants to be really, really small. In fact, as Buckoclown (aka Ken) on my AOL Journal points out, that number is so small, it hardly constitutes what I would call a "dependence": You are correct that a small percentage of our electrical generation is produced using petroleum in the US, about 2%, mostly in
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I can haz research staf now?
http://thewisdomofadistractedmind.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-can...they lumped petroleum and natural gas together to come up with their numbers, and I'm willing to go out on a limb here and say that if you split those two, you'd find that the number of oil-burning power plants to be really, really small. In fact, as Buckoclown (aka Ken) on my AOL Journal points out, that number is so small, it hardly constitutes what I would call a "dependence": You are correct that a small percentage of our electrical generation is produced using petroleum in the US, about 2%, mostly in
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Am I weird? Wait, don't answer that....
http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/entries/200...For those who have yet to decide, I hope they'll tune in by the millions. And as Ken pointed out, there ARE millions of people who are looking to these debates to help them in their decision-making. A poll mentioned on MSNBC showed that 55% of people questioned said that the debates were important to their decision. Oh boy, 45 minutes to go! (Ken
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Financial Forum - The Price of Greed
http://interest.biggersister.com/financial-forum-the-price-o...foreign investors seeking higher yields as we have lowered interest rates, demand more options. Wallstreet answers with the development of Collateralized Dept Obligations (CDOs), which are complicated securities … Read the rest of this great post here
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What A Thrill !
http://journals.aol.com/journalseditor/magicsmoke/entries/20...with Ally", Jan writes "Serendipity" and Jeannette writes a private journal "Welcome to My Travels." Then there's a journal that I just began reading, recently. I heard about it from Beth & Ken (aka Bucko). The journal is "The Wildcat's Lair" written by Bill. This man is amazing~if you love cats and/or cartoons be sure and check out this journal. Living in Florida is my dear friend Robin~a mom and an Air Force wife......holding down the
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Wile E.
http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/entries/200...So there you have it! Interesting critters, and kind of fun to have one. Sheeba says, "I'm glad I'm an indoor kitty!" Right you are, Sheeba. I don't think you'd want to encounter one of these guys! Since Ken put up a cartoon about Pepé Le Pew
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I approve this message!
http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/entries/200...That's right, I'm declaring my candidacy right here from Nutwood Junction, and you folks are the first to hear the news. I chose not to run for President, because my dear husband, The Toweler
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Winner of Caption Game #21!...
http://journals.aol.com/journalseditor/magicsmoke/entries/20...or posting it in your blog, just pop me or Krissy an email. We would also like to congratulate runners-up (in order of placing in poll) Alice, Sue (suehertz; no blog listed), Bill, and Ken. Great job, guys! We would also like to thank everyone who submitted a caption and/or voted this week!! I will see you all tomorrow morning with a new picture for you submissions! See you then!
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Where has that towel been?
http://journals.aol.com/frankandmary/briege-mcintyre/entries...The Toweler VP Selection, It is up to YOU :o)
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