Don’t judge me: I caught bits and pieces of Dancing With The Stars while my wife was watching, and they dedicated the show to Michael Jackson’s album, Bad. Honestly, I was surprised – I didn’t think that was a very good album (except for Smooth Criminal). I wondered, was Bad
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Basic Beading Supplies You Need To Get Started
When deciding to take up a craft, one of the main things you need to ask yourself is where you begin. Should you start buying supplies first, or just start looking for some how to books to try to determine what you need to do first? Do you take a
Continue readingGuest Post: Green plumbing in the home
Green plumbing in the home Green plumbing in a house is a key element of green living. From simple tips to innovative appliances, the term comprises the many ways in which homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Green plumbing covers a wide
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Pacific Northwest-Coast Bias had a great year. But what articles did readers enjoy the most? 5. Â Redmond is the most expensive Washington city to live in – Were you like me and thought Bellevue was the most expensive city in Washington? 4. US Debt-to-GDP Ratio– Deservedly, the US got downgraded
Continue readingLufthansa sells used aircraft seats!
From the Lufthansa in-flight magazine.
Continue readingeTrade spends $1.76 / year to tell me I have $0.07 invested with them
When I rolled over my 401k two years ago, eTrade would not let me transfer the cents, thus I was stuck with $0.07 in my account I tried to cancel my account, but they would not let me, stating there was still value in the account ($0.07). Every quarter they
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Continue readingPeople of Walmart
I don’t venture into Walmart very often, but on a field visit this summer, I snapped this beauty… Slippers? Check Exposed boxers? Check Half-used cigarette behind the ear? Check Unless I’m short of blog material, I’m not going back anytime soon.
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“May I use this opportunity to introduce myself to you.” It’s a common intro to a Nigerian 419 scam, but I’ve never seen it in physical print. That is, until I opened my mailbox last night to this envelope with a stamp from Tanzania. The letter was sent from Dar
Continue readingGrading Nate Silver’s Election Predictions
I love reading Nate Silver’s Five Thirty Eight blog (now part of NY Times). Reading it for the political insight is great, but I actually read it for his methodologies. The way he leverages the trends of polls to create his own forecast is fascinating (and more accurate than the
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