Author Archives: Chris Penningroth

Carbon Roundup

Posted on Sun, 04 March 2007 by Chris Penningroth

Here are some entertaining takes on former Vice President Al Gore’s "Carbon Footprint": Iowahawk, Cox & Forkum, Day by Day

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Chris’s Market Watch

Posted on Wed, 28 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Yesterday’s market action was a bit of a surprise.  I wouldn’t quite say it’s time to go short on all positions, but it certainly looks like cash is king right now!     Never forget, all you stock investors out … Continue reading →

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Good Company

Posted on Tue, 20 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    I found someone out there with more artistic talent than me who seems to agree with my opinion about MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann:  Chris Muir.

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Homeward Bound

Posted on Sun, 18 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    The Ready First Combat Team has transferred authority for the fight in Ramadi to the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division.     Welcome home, soldiers! Thanks for a job well done! 

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In the Fight

Posted on Sun, 18 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Here’s what the squadron I normally fly with is doing. . . helping to win the war.     Me? I only managed to sandbag a local area orientation flight from RJSM last Friday.   I’ve got a little ways … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Read Newsweek

Posted on Sun, 18 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    I’ve tried in other places to explain some of the issues I’ve had with legacy media (what other bloggers refer to as ‘Mainstream Media’ or MSM — the larger daily newspapers, the big three TV networks, and cable TV … Continue reading →

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Return to Okunakayama

Posted on Sat, 17 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Christina and I hit the slopes for our anniversary today.  Christina taught a couple kids the basics of skiing while I warmed up.  I’m getting better at the black slopes, and I even got to try some powder today.  … Continue reading →

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Great Song

Posted on Tue, 13 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    I first viewed this website a couple years ago.  Things like this always choke me up.  It’s a little more poignant now that I’ve lost friends in the war.      I wish I had the time to develop the … Continue reading →

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New News is Good News!

Posted on Wed, 07 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    In case any of you are interested, I just ran across a new web-based news site called OneNewsNow.com.  It’s got a Christian bent to it (read "Right Wing" for those of my friends who also abhor FoxNews).  

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Commanding Leads

Posted on Wed, 07 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     The US Department of Defense plans to stand up a new Africa Command.  I’m guessing the Air Force component will be Air Force Africa Command (AFAFCOM).  This also means a number of new General Officer positions will be opening … Continue reading →

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