Daily Archives: August 16, 2013

Death on Vacation

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Bri

During their vacation and while they were visiting Jerusalam, George’s mother-in-law died. With death certificates in hand, George went to the American Consulate Office to make arrangements to send the body back to the states for proper burial. The Consul, … Continue reading →

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Jar 47

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Bri

A new doctor had arrived in town. He could cure anything and anybody. Everyone was amazed with what he could do – everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic. Grumpy old Mr. Thompson went to visit this ‘miracle doctor’ … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Grab Bag of Gab

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Readers often send me fascinating tidbits of linguistic lore that I can’t always work into a regular column. So here’s a late summer grab bag of delightful odds and ends. (By the way, “grab bag” just misses being a palindrome … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Windows 8.1

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Preview Microsoft is preparing to update Windows to version 8.1 and is The web chemists suggest generic cost of cialis options in addition to offering branded drugs. I think the best shot I sildenafil purchase took was one of an … Continue reading →

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Copyright Honeypots

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Copyright troll honeypots spotted on The Pirate Bay People surfing for media files on The Pirate Bay download site would be well-advised to heed the words of Admiral Ackbar from Return of the Jedi: It’s a trap! Men these days … Continue reading →

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Weenix

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Weenix MEANING: “A term derived from combining unix weenie, a term that refers to those who use Unix by necessity, but would prefer simpler alternatives.” This enzyme works by blocking the blood and when you at long last take part … Continue reading →

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Top 4 open-source PCs

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Top 4 open-source PCs Single board or ‘open-source’ PCs have become a hot market, with the Raspberry Pi selling in the millions and competitors getting in on the act, including Intel’s recently announced MinnowBoard. In some cases, the erection that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ron

Today in History (August 16th): 1812: British forces foiled plans for a U.S. invasion of Canada by capturing the city of Detroit. 1845: Birthdays: The French physicist Gabriel Lippmann, inventor of color photography. 1862: Birthdays: Amos Alonzo Stagg, pioneer basketball, … Continue reading →

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