Three fast and fun “global warming” articles in one day is just too great for me to pass up especially when all three give at least some nod to the missing “consensus” we’ve all been hearing so much about. First is about Reid Bryson, known as the father of scientific climatology who considers global warming [...]
It is no surprise to me to read that Workers Rarely Jump Ship Over Pay Alone. Eighty-eight percent left their last employer for reasons other than pay. That is a huge number and completely unsurprising.
“The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in the next. Continue therefore to read it and to regulate your life by its precepts.” John Jay Ed Note: I love these quotes that easily show the [...]
I’ve known for some time the Shadow’s tires are ready to be replaced. As I my original plan was to replace the Shadow in September I had to ponder what to do. Three-hundred and seventy five dollar ($375) tires for 2 months seems a less than desirable use of my mone. So maybe I should [...]
Check out Leo’s Icon Archive claiming 12,500+ free icons, buddy icons, xp icons, vista icons, desktop icons, aim icons. It looks to be an impressive collection. Normally when I need an icon set for an application I start in /usr/share/icons but sometimes that perfect icon isn’t there and Leo’s is my next stop.
One of our favorite motorcycle trips is out through the Shades and Turkey Run and specifically state roads 47, 234 and 236. From twisties to sweeping curves and beautiful scenery its an all around worthwhile area to spend some time in the saddle. I’ve often thought about writing up some of these trips and hesitated [...]
What is it about Pierre Cardin that they can’t get shirt sizes right? Is it their Korean manufacturer or are they intentionally undersized? Anyway, I have several Hawaiin and print shirts I wear, often loose, when out casually in public and every time one doesn’t fit right or badly profiles my .45 it’s a Pierre [...]
“A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.” Samuel [...]
How much worse must this guy’s depression be when even the gunshop staffers he hoped would shoot him won’t even take him seriously. Kudos to the shop employees for their astuteness in handling this situation.
A 39 year old homosexual dressed as a woman (“transexual”) seduces a teenage boy who procedes to thrash said homosexual and who’s on trial? The teenager because it was a hate-crime to despense justice on a maurading fraud seducing teenagers.
Pointman is a Hoosier who works in the IT industry, is an amateur photographer an avid motorcycle rider, shooter and firearms collector.
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The masthead graphic "Road to Oakalla" was taken during a motorcycle ride to the Oakalla covered bridge on 23 May, 2007 with a Canon A85 digital camera (F5.6, 1/125 sec exposure). Additional images from the visit are in the Oakalla bridge gallery.
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