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Voluntarism
Voluntarism (from Merriam-Websters’ Online Dictionary, http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/voluntarism+): Main Entry: vol·un·ta·rism Pronunciation: ‘vä-l&n-t&-"ri-z&m Function: noun 1 : the principle or system of doing something by or relying on voluntary action or volunteers Have you ever noticed that in many volunteer … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteer Organizations
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Married Life 101
As I mentioned before, my wife and I are finally living together. Happily for me, she seems to enjoy cooking. I personally don’t understand how anyone can get any enjoyment out of the act of cooking, but I do … Continue reading
Posted in Family & Friends, Homelife
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“CLEAR!”
I learned how to instruct CPR, first aid, and the use of the all-important automated external defibrillator (AED) for the American Red Cross. Laypeople only, of course. I wouldn’t deign to try to teach EMTs or doctors. If … Continue reading
Posted in Red Cross
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Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving
I’m definitely thankful that my wife was here to celebrate it with me! She’s a German gal, and since turkey isn’t native to Germany and they don’t celebrate the day the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, she’d never … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness & Health, Food
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Forget Big Brother
Forget Big Brother. I’m watching! Not in real time, of course. I downloaded Google Earth this weekend. I spent a little time strolling down memory lane from my laptop on my kitchen table in Japan. One great … Continue reading
Posted in Internet
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Patriot Excalibur
We’re starting to use this new Patriot Excalibur (PEX) program at work. It’s pretty versatile, but the learning process for everyone has been a bit disjointed. We’re hoping to have it minimally capable by next week. I just hope … Continue reading
Posted in F-16 Operations
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Patches
How is it that a patch to a program can decrease functionality of the program? I installed a patch for The Battle for Middle Earth, it seems primarily to have disabled the keyboard. I can’t skip intros or number … Continue reading
Posted in Hobbies
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Post-Election Day
I wish I could have commented on the election earlier. I wish I could comment on the results now. Oh, well. It looks like all I can do now is try to shift my investment portfolio away from defense … Continue reading
Tagged Politics
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Ramblings
The election is the subject of almost all the news. I find it kind of a waste of time, and wish there were other things to watch on the news. Maybe that has something to do with the fact … Continue reading
Amon Hen
Does anyone else out there have a copy of Amon Hen #201 that goes up to page 42? Mine only goes up to page 36. I need it for information that helps me log in to a … Continue reading
Posted in Tolkien
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