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The following was submitted to Verizon Wireless a few moments ago. I can't wait for their response.Hi.I have only been a client of Verizon Wireless for a tad over a year. For most of that time, I have been unimpressed by the "nation's largest 3G network". Size truly doesn't matter.What difference does network size make, if the network is spotty and unreliable? My friend has been trying to

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Your illness is NOT mine. Showing charity to our fellow man is a wonderful thing. State imposed charity is not the same lofty ideal, it is a political movement.The "right" to universal, no-cost healthcare does NOT exist. There IS a right to not eat oneself to death. There IS a right to not repeatedly put oneself in a position to contract an STD. There IS a right to practice self-control. There IS

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No really. I want to see the payscale for these federal employees. We can look at the Military payscale and figure out what National Security Advisor Jim Jones made before he retired from the Marine Corps. We can even deduce the ridiculous retirement he is raking in while double dipping as a "public servant" and member of the President's Cabinet(any way you slice it, he is being over-compensated)

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To the family of Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy, condolences. Despite disagreeing with essentially every aspect of his public and private life, he did have a few admirable traits. Never giving up comes to mind first.The fact that Sen. Kennedy has battled every day for his political and physical life for the past several years, especially in light of the tragedy surrounding the Kennedy Clan, we could

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To my wonderful sister,You asked if I would write about the other celebretards that have croaked lately. Stand by, here it comes.When Farrah Fawcett reached the Pearly Gates, St. Peter told her about how much she had been admired and respected, and how everyone was looking forward to having her home. Farrah told St. Peter she was glad to be there, but felt like there was unfinished business. When

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BGEN Ed McMahon, USAF(Ret) passed away this morning aboard Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.Everyone remembers Ed McMahon as the host of Star Search, TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, and as Johnny Carson's sidekick The Tonight Show. He was also the guy who shows up at your door unexpectedly to give you a big check from Publishers Clearing House.He had other roles as well:-

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She lied. She asked for a constellation on her face, was awake throughout the session, reviewed the work after completion and absolutely loved what the artist had done.Then her Father saw what had been done to his daughter, was understandably upset, and her lies began.Was anyone really going to believe her? I think not.

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When it rains it pours.1. 'But I explicitly said in my native tongue, French, and also in a little bit of English when he looked confused, that I wanted three little stars only near my left eye.' - Kimberley Vlaeminck, 18 of Belgium, told reporters.So you see him, below, and you agree to pay money to let him use you as a canvas? Good idea.I am just worried about what all of that Bacitracin will

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The past few night on Comedy Central, The Colbert Report has broadcast from Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq. In a series of four shows, taped live at a studio created by United Service Organization at Al Faw Palace, Stephen provided his wonderful brand of brash, blustering entertain to several hundred Soldiers. There may have been Sailors, Airmen or Marines in the audience as well, but I really

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Carrie Prejean has told us all repeatedly that her answer to "the gay marriage question" was what she truly believed, citing her upbringing and religious values.Many applauded, even those who didn't necessarily agree and some in staunch oppostion. It was understood, and respected on some level, because Carrie didn't trade her values for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. That kind of commitment

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A preface: I think I have made abundantly clear my disdain for the largest portion of the Institution that is Fox News. Rupert Murdoch does do a pretty good job of finding pretty people, well educated people, to do and say ridiculous things for their paycheck. Billie Rankin says I am a 'hater'. Probably true, but Bill Hemmer is only on TV because he is too dumb to run the International Harvester

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The President - He is doing his job. He is pissing off his left-leaning base with the GWOT/Gitmo thing and by really backing the military (which impresses me so far), and so he needed to give them some kind of 'Big Ticket' (hahaha). He has two more years of this tactic before kicking into Campaign High Gear. Then he'll have four years of cramming 'progressive policy' into thousands of pages with

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Six years ago today, I was a witness to some of the best and worst attributes of Mankind.As I look back, as I flash back, I must admit to myself that I displayed more of the latter than the former. At the time, I thought I was doing right. At the time, everything worked out mostly okay. I know now, after six years of contemplation and consideration, that I had more to offer, that there was more I

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The color or style of the uniform is not important. Nor is the length of hair, nor the standards of grooming. Picture the military guy or gal you know in these pictures. The job they do is the important thing. Not their specific duties, but the character with which they are executed. The attention given to ensuring those around them survive. The attention given to ensuring their mission is

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Bill Hemmer.If I were a drinking man, I could use the FoxNews morning program "America's Newsroom" as a drinking game. This is how it would work:Hemmer says something random but funny - One drinkHemmer says something totally random and irrelevant - Two DrinksHemmer says something related to sex or genitals - Three DrinksHemmer says something on-point, relevant, eloquent or profound - Finish your

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Mr. President,Did you really make the claim that the cost of health care now causes a bankruptcy every 30 seconds? Health care does that? REALLY???The thing currently causing bankruptcy is not health care, Mr. President. It's poor management of funds and over-extending for unnecessary expenditures that is causing bankruptcies, Mr. President. If the health care system is involved at all, it's only

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Nope, not an acronym. I'm talking about marijuana, weed, ganja, hashish - you know - Cannabis Sativa.Here's the deal. It's currently a Schedule I narcotic according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Despite efforts to the contrary, and individual State and Local government rulings in support of rescheduling, this is still an illegal drug. Some states have allowed the pursuit of those members

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Dear FoxNews,Once again, you have a lady anchor running rampant. Megyn Kelly just publically endorsed the idea of Californians paying no taxes. While I understand the sentiment, and think it is an absolute travesty of mis-management that California has put itself in this position, Ms. Kelly is a VERY public face of FoxNews, not to mention a sworn Officer of the Court for the state of New York and

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you are so different. how could anyone ever understand you? your life is so unique, so singular, that no one can ever imagine, no one can ever be equal, no one will ever be worth letting in, which means you have no reason to worry about getting hurt.instead of focusing on similarities, finding a common bond and working through issues to find viable solutions to problems, you should focus on

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I hate losing touch with friends. You just turn around one day and your lives have transitioned to a point where no commonality exists. You can try to force it back, which never seems to work quite right, or you can let that friendship go. I am not a huge fan of either option.From time to time, however, a relationship exists that is not healthy for any of the people involved. You see them on Cops

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Dear FoxNews,You suck. Carry on.Dear Fellow Conservatives,FoxNews is at the forefront of ruining Conservative Statesmenship. Questioning every single thing the newly inaugurated 44th President does is not in line with "Patriotic Dissent". He took the oath a second time. Why do you care? Are you going to ask a dumb question every time he "shoots a duke" without telling the press??? He promised his

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I simply do not understand some people. what is the point of saying one thing and meaning something entirely different? why pretend to give a crap, to pay attention, just because you perceive some kind of advantage?if we are just acquaintances, lets be that and enjoy the benefits of not having to converse or interact. besides, you already lost your chance at friendship.just stop already. you know

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Finally!This time, please just let them stay together... Good grief, two characters that neurotic don't just deserve eachother, they shouldn't be allowed to infect anyone else!Thanks, Scrubs, for finding some decent writers again!

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Dems? Loonies? The Opposition?Dear FoxNews,Please start to pay attention. The Soon-to-be-Former President of the United States of America, George Walker Bush, has once again set an example of how his compatriots on the conservative side of politics and in the Republican Party should be conducting themselves.Whether by his decision or by mutual understanding of ideals amongst the White House staff

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I now proclaim that I have seen the future. On or before April 15th, 2009 we will all learn that "The Best Job in the World" is a bunch of hooey.Can you say, "publicity stunt"? Is there a better way to boost tourism? Some folks might read an island caretaker's blog about how great the joint is, but it would lose it's "newness" very quickly. On the other hand, if you create a

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I am ready to drink now, seriously.This morning, I watched as the President-Elect told those assembled at George Mason University part of his plan for our Nation's economic recovery, and then I scoffed at the price tag. I am still scoffing, in fact. I am also huffing and guffawing.But immediately following that speech, I watched as Senator Boehner gave the GOP response. And I scoffed, huffed and

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My, what interesting times in which we live! Today I was fortunate enough to see the last part of a press conference held by The Office of the President-Elect, in which the President-Elect's big buzzword was "transparency".I am hopefully optimistic that he is past the campaign promise honeymoon phase.I remember after the elections of 2000 and 2004 wondering why those on the other side of the

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Monday will mark thirty years of me terrorizing family, friends and random unfortunates across the galaxy. Yep, I am turning thirty y'all. Trust me when I say, the closer I get to that hill, the less likely it becomes that I'll ever go "over" it. It's kinda big, and I am afraid of heights.I received a card from my Father and Step-Mother yesterday, which is the subject of this post. The card

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Two Hundred Thirty-Three years ago, the following was entered into the minute notes of the Second Continental Congress: Resolved, that two Battalions of Marines be raised, consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other Officers as usual in other Regiments; and that they consist of an equal number of Privates with other Battalions; that particular care be taken, that no

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Michael DiGaetano is trippin over everyone trippin...about an hour ago- 10 CommentsCatherine CJ at 11:59am November 5yeah! go figure!Michael DiGaetano at 12:00pm November 5:) yeah well there's nothing they can do.. the people spoke. We will see how it goes...Heather Henderson Tusko at 12:13pm November 5Don't you mean the "sheeple" spoke?? :) I'm pretty sure people with their own thought processes

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I am not a huge fan of either presidential candidate this season, as neither are overly Presidential in my opinion. I think that whatever ideals Mr. McCain had, have been clouded by his excessive "experience". Likewise, Mr. Obama doesn't meet my overly stringent requirements with respect to being vetted. I am not saying I think he is an Islamist or a terrorist. I am just making the point that he

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Twenty-five years ago today, American and French peacekeepers acting as elements of Multi-National Force, Lebanon (MNFL) in Beirut, Lebanon were attacked with truck-bombs by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran carried out this brutal attack through the Anti-Semitic, Anti-West & Anti-Peace terrorist group that it CONTINUES to sponsor -Hezbollah-, which was conducting it's business at the time under

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Two Hundred Thirty-Three years ago, the Continental Congress resolved to commission a swift sailing vessel, crewed by eighty men and ten carriage guns, to make a three month cruise in order to interdict and intercept transports carrying munitions and supplies to British troops in America. The resolution also called for a second vessel to be outfitted for the same purpose. The resolution passed,

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The below letter was submitted to the Senior Senator from the Great State of Utah, Orrin G. Hatch today, October 8, 2008 in an effort to ensure other need not suffer through the same nonsense. My only hope is for the leadership at MFR IPAC to be relieved immediately and fully trained and competent Officers and Marines take their respective places. Until the situation is resolved, I have removed

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Finally, something blog-worthy. Okay, Senator, time to open up "the vault". You knew it was coming, the Judge has so ordered, now have your document lackies fabricate something that will work...Okay, the embed code isn't working for me, so the link will be pasted below, please feel free to peruse the records at your leisure. It's all public record stuff, and it is pertinent to the decision we

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For the Independence Day holiday, I took a slight turn away from what most folks were posting. I wrote an admonition to any and all who can read in English. In that admonition, I made note of the similarity between today's conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa and that of the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, relaying how the bombs are, in fact, still bursting.I don't know Sergeant

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Spelled like "piece", a synonym of "peace", which is what she is to me and what she brings to my world...I have felt that same sense of calm before, and even around a baby before. But NOT very often. My Sister worries that she might be over-indulging or spoiling the child, but she really does have such a wonderful temperment.Sure, she cries from time to time, and she can throw a tantrum like no

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Happy Independence DayTwo Hundred-Thirty-Two years ago this morning, so the legend tells, John Hancock and others (Upstarts, Delinquents, Trouble-Makers, Criminals... EVERY LAST ONE!) declared in one resounding voice, on behalf of Thirteen Colonies and their residents:When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them

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Thanks be to http://www.failblog.org/. They are a virtually endless source of reassurance that contrary to popular belief, it is not I who sucks at life. At least not comparatively speaking...

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I spend a lot of my time coming up with what I think are funny ways to harass and degrade people. A lot of it is totally uncalled for, this I know. The reason I do it, obviously, is because it makes me feel better to know that I am not alone in saying dumb stuff and acting stupidly. Let's face it, a Y-chromosome means inherent stupidity and an X-chromosome means inherent evil.ANYWAY, every so

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You'll have to imagine the cute, electronic voice on your own...-Yo' momma has the density of a neutron star!-Yeah, well your mother has so many folds that she is beginning to develop extra dimensions!-Oh yeah? According to string theory, there are ten dimensions, four for us and the other six are for your mom!-Your mom has reached singularity!***Courtesy of a pilfered MENSA brain teaser webpage.

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I really think that anyone who reads this blog, and who is so inclined, should also read that of my friend, Beth. She is currently serving a mission back East, but sends emails to her Mother, who then posts them on Beth's behalf. If you look to the right at my toolbar, you'll see two of the four (FOUR?!? I barely keep up with one!) blogs that she owns.I enjoyed reading Beth long before she

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Every single stereotype out there is based on at least one complete moron. This particular moron must be from Missouri...So, I just have one last point to make as far as this picture is concerned:Well done, Mom. Fantastic work. Your beautiful baby boy here is a shining example of Humanity and will likely be a Nobel Laureate sometime in the very near future. Because of him, your family will never

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Christian S. Cotner, 20Waterbury, ConnCorporal of Marinesd. May 30, 2008 Al Anbar Province, Iraq while engaging in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 from Okinawa, Japan.I never met this Marine, but I do know him. Condolences to his family, friends and community.Remember him, with me, if you can.Semper Fidelis

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From the shuttle going East Bank (work) to West Bank (house) and looking upriver. On the right most edge of the city is the (in)famous French Quarter (Vieux Carre). Everything appearing to the right of that is the Lower 9th Ward. This is looking downriver on the same trip. That way to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and apparently the best crawfish ever netted... Another view upriver,

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-25977523457293437762008-06-10T17:44:00.002-06:002008-06-10T18:02:46.723-06:00

Every so often, I receive the kind of "Forward" that I actually agree with or would like to forward on myself. I think about the MILLIONS of annoying bits of emailed garbage I get every week and I just cannot do it to someone else. It has something to do with Karma, I think... Anyway, instead of forwarding things, if I think it is worth the time, I'll post it here. That way, no one can complain

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-17758286822296302882008-06-10T11:24:00.003-06:002008-06-10T12:34:02.969-06:00

Everyone knows what a parable is, right? There was a REALLY famous guy who always found a way to help people understand difficult ideas by way of a parable, an allegorical tale that closely relates something common to a higher ideal or concept."Footprints in the Sand" is one of my all-time favorite allegories. I read it for the first time (that I can recall) in the home of a relative. It was on a

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-65841419858628483222008-06-09T08:13:00.005-06:002008-06-09T19:42:57.763-06:00

Okay, so I am blog-stalking while I am supposed to be working... I can't help it, the boss wants to meet but is in another one right now. If what he has for me isn't important enough to give me five minutes, who am I to argue?ANYWAYI found the coolest quote ever, at least as far as raising kids in concerned. Not being a father yet myself, I haven't had to adjust my thinking into that of the

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-72624620929089368542008-06-09T07:04:00.003-06:002008-06-10T11:20:23.984-06:00

It was eleven years ago yesterday that I heard, "GET OFF MY BUS AND GET ON MY LITTLE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!!, AYE SIR!!!!"Thats right, eleven years ago yesterday, I began the journey to become a United States Marine. And somewhere, amidst the yelling and running and marching and training, I realized how important it is to have ONLY the people who actually want to be there, put on this uniform.I also

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-51237286151386924912008-06-08T12:40:00.003-06:002008-06-08T12:51:45.078-06:00

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-56252968116400918862008-06-06T09:28:00.007-06:002008-09-30T20:44:45.501-06:00

Hey Trav... have a fantabulous day! Wish you were here to join us at the local LaGoon. You will be in our thoughts. :) xoxo, Jen

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Major Douglas Zembiec, USMC (Dec), "The Lion of Fallujah" and "Unapologetic Warrior"Tread lightly herein, all ye of softer sensibilities. This man is the real deal, a Warrior, a Father, a Killer, a Husband and a Patriot. This is the kind of man that I aspire to be. Not because of his military rank or because of where he is currently manning his post (Plot 8621, Section 60). His actions were noble

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-64120266030943434092008-06-05T08:07:00.004-06:002008-06-05T08:41:03.098-06:00

Apparently, this is "Make Trav a Teary-Eyed Boob Week"...Jacklyn Harrell "Cap'n Jack" Lucas, Private First Class, United States Marine Corps Reserve, passed on today in Hattiesburg, MS at the age of Eighty.Jack Lucas, along with fourteen other Marines, one of whom was Colonel Greg "Pappy" Boyington, was awarded the Medal of Honor by Pres. Harry S. Truman on October 5, 1945 while his mother,

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-62615672577406908392008-06-04T13:07:00.003-06:002008-06-04T13:14:45.007-06:00

Some of you may already be aware of this story. Some will catch a few inconsistencies. But that's okay, the author is just conveying the love he had for his friend. I visited Jim when I was home last, on my own. It's a long drive to Roy from Lehi, but I still remembered exactly which exit to take and exactly where the marker is. Scroll down after clicking this title, you'll see a fairly recent

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-62878312292158857172008-06-03T16:35:00.006-06:002008-09-30T20:45:27.783-06:00

Hello all. I am certain there are better, more constructive ways to court someone's affection. But, as we all know, I am a complete and utter moron.So, there is this gal I am diggin' and I am pretty sure she digs me, too. We *were* friends "back in the dizzle" and became that, and I would venture to say even a little more, while I was home on vacation.There are some complications, distance for

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-66099060109504976382008-06-02T17:36:00.002-06:002008-06-02T17:40:56.790-06:00

Does the man know what a necktie is? I mean, seriously... The West in it's power suits and ties is supposed to see this Gap Reject and tremble? Don't get me wrong, I am ALL about being comfortable, but he takes it to another level...From a country that lives and dies (literally) in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar, and someone can't send him a gift certificate? We can put his name in for Queer Eye.

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-74887276085851114322008-06-01T21:42:00.002-06:002008-06-01T21:48:07.996-06:00

So, I should, by all rights, be dozing off and enjoying the slumberland express. Or something like that. Instead, I keep coming up with fun little ways to mess with people.So... Each Sunday evening, I will post a movie quote in the sub-title box for you lot to guess at, at your leisure of course. Just go ahead and post your answer as a comment on whatever the latest posting is.This is mostly for

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-25207217874231526032008-05-27T20:55:00.006-06:002008-09-30T20:46:05.493-06:00

There have been some changes to my life looming in the far distance for quite some time now. They involve growth, mostly spiritual, mental and emotional, but a little physical as well.As I wrote, these changes have been looming, rather ominously in fact, for quite a while. I knew as I left my posting in Europe that I was done indulging in wasteful, sinful consumption. It never crossed my mind

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-68011090165633225882008-05-26T04:10:00.013-06:002008-09-30T20:45:44.654-06:00

I love my friends, too. I have made the acquaintance of several people over the years, some of whom became "battle buddies". Some of those buddies proved themselves as friends. Very few have gone from neighbourhood chum to full on BFF in the space of a conversation. Jen is my exception. I can hear my Father offering his words of wisdom in my ear now, telling me to take some time and be very

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-34879744555983954332008-05-24T04:13:00.004-06:002008-05-25T10:37:19.886-06:00

Please consider yourself warned for two reasons:1. This artcle may contain plot spoilers for the recently released Indiana Jones film.2. The recently released Indiana Jones film SUCKS.Please allow me to clarify. I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Friday night with some friends. It starts okay, I suppose, but it was written much more corny than the previous movies.Dont get me

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To the Kennedy FamilyYou are all in our thoughts and prayers, most specifically The Distinguished Gentlemen and Senior Senator from the Great State of Massachusetts, Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy.Most of us have feelings and opinions contrary to those of Senator Kennedy's. I ask that all who read this put aside those differences for a moment and offer a prayer on behalf of the Senator and his

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-77272642051800290272008-04-21T17:00:00.002-06:002008-04-21T17:13:11.879-06:00

Many thanks to my sis, Nanelles, for dispelling that awful faith-based rumor/ urban legend about Calvin Broadus, Jr. (Snoop Dogg). That's right folks, it was a hoax.

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-91250800697240951142008-04-03T10:20:00.000-06:002008-04-03T10:21:25.332-06:00

Seriously, check this out:http://cnnentertainment.co.nr/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/01

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A friend, one with whom I have only recently become acquainted, is leaving on a church sponsored mission to Philadelphia very soon. I will miss her witty, stinging, pointed comments and fully realize that she'll likely be a completely different person upon return. This, I realize, is how things must be.But does not mitigate my feelings of current loss, though I have never really met her.

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-4894652458537120932008-03-12T18:48:00.003-06:002008-03-14T03:22:05.581-06:00

Operational Leadership is the execution of the mental and physical tools required to ensure the survivability of men and organization in a hostile environment.It is not what one man does. It is not based on one policy, or even one set of policies. It is not physical intimidation of those being led, nor is it the ability to pass blame and judgment in the same breath. It is not coming into work

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-8090344205088881282008-02-21T22:07:00.002-07:002008-02-21T22:14:01.054-07:00

I am not sure how many have seen this. These guys are infamous in Europe for opinions on autos (cars). Those opinions are absolutely unrepentant and mostly correct, allowing for the British bias toward the Jag and (original) Mini. Here is a great vid from www.liveleak.com showing some Excited Southerners and the frolicking good time that ensues...Cheers!

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So I finally saw this piece of crap. The plot is terribly contrived, the acting sub-par. The technical advisors were either never actually in the military or they slept through the first two weeks of Scout/ Sniper School. It's like the producers hired a bunch of Lance Corporals from the "2" shop who ate chow with the Sniper Platoon sometimes, or maybe just stood firewatch for them.In any case,

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-64318926244427258682008-02-16T20:32:00.003-07:002008-02-16T23:04:34.516-07:00

Wow, that was fun. Today actually started yesterday. I was up at normal time, around 5 a.m. I get up early (1) because I am used to it, and (2) because I like to get active early. I have noticed a better potential/ kinetic energy relation when I get the engine started early. Anyway...So, a run came first, only a little over three miles because I run right into a huge puddle and decided to cheese

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-75324717295577227462008-02-08T09:08:00.003-07:002008-02-13T13:27:03.163-07:00

Thanks to all of my readers, your continued support is appreciated. I really wasn't kidding about not allowing gratuitous cursing on my page, but your ideas have been incorporated in a more user friendly format.Republican Psychosis - n 1. prevalent, illogical need or desire for an armageddon-like showdown between political parties, without any sense of conservative values. Usually linked to those

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-88281828436324127552008-02-07T11:06:00.000-07:002008-02-07T21:09:47.583-07:00

I just realized, while clicking back and forth to make sure I haven't missed a comment from one of my readers, that I am about to reach a bit of a landmark. All of you long-termers will think it's silly, but 50 posts is a TON of writing for me, ask any of my high school Comp teachers.But rather than eating up my 50th post with a bunch of anniversary crap (like this post, actually), I thought I

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-15185255769849374412008-02-07T06:04:00.000-07:002008-02-07T07:00:26.536-07:00

So, my good blogfriend Beth, the gal who my sister thinks I "talk" to too much, wrote a brilliant bit about a Clinton/ Obama ticket. I had only one real piece of criticism, and that was the order of the names on the ticket. I believe it will be an Obama/ Clinton ticket, and I believe the DNC will advise Mrs Clinton to take it or leave it. I have written into record on this very blog the very same

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-71069290762889474412008-01-31T11:07:00.000-07:002008-01-31T11:55:54.862-07:00

Click on the title, go ahead. No really, I dare you. There you will find an article out of The Daily Californian regarding the Recruiting Office opened and staffed by Non-Commissioned Officers and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers of the United States Marine Corps, and the steps taken by a political body claiming to represent the people of Berkeley, CA to remove the Marines and their office from

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-85183379218401746322008-01-30T21:11:00.001-07:002008-01-30T21:23:34.492-07:00

I am, once again, hopelessly out of my depth... The below link navigates to my sister's thoughts on the passing of Gordon Bitner Hinckley.http://sturgfamily.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-amazing-life-he-led.htmlOne thing I can say, is there is not another subject that has inspired me to write so much. A good little bit of that inspiration should be credited to my sister Danielle, my good friend Jenny

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-52280059209850267072008-01-30T18:37:00.000-07:002008-01-30T19:07:55.571-07:00

This is primarily for the Friends of the Fox News Channel. In the morning there is a program entitled Fox Newsroom hosted by Bill Hemmer and Megyn Kelly. Bill Hemmer is a less than intelligent version of what my friend Bethylene might consider a "boytoy". I know canine feces that use better vocabulary...I rarely watch The O'Reilly Factor, mostly because Bill O'Reilly is right there with Michael

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-53932123684868990802008-01-30T12:23:00.000-07:002008-01-30T12:32:01.302-07:00

Please click below to read the latest and greatest from a good friend of mine. This story is a very personal one, and I am not sure how she will feel about all of you miscreants delving into her life. Her perspective is so valuable to me, though, that I thought it might benefit a few others as well.http://jenandkcb.blogspot.com/2008/01/measure-of-man.htmlCheers!

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-36581659355689762432008-01-24T10:15:00.000-07:002008-01-24T11:08:08.182-07:00

Okay, it isn't really a barbeque. It's just a grilling. All are invited, bring your meat and leave your baggage in your basement. This is a big weekend in New Orleans. With Mardi Gras coming up, many will be enjoying themselves, some far too much. If you plan to bring more than your significant other, a head's up would be lovely. If you bring a pet, bi- or quadrapedal, please bring a lashing

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-72591713004578010672008-01-22T19:28:00.000-07:002008-01-22T19:30:29.207-07:00

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-51683562374913517012008-01-21T17:48:00.000-07:002008-01-21T17:53:03.353-07:00

"Sundried Tomato & Basil" Wheat Thins and "Cheesy Sour Cream & Onion" Cheez-Its are awesome.I recommend using the Cheez-Its as a mix in for a queso dip or a vegetable soup and the Wheat Thins as the perfect snack, with or without topping.

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-67817541389847114372008-01-21T09:38:00.000-07:002008-01-21T15:17:32.522-07:00

Of course everyone has already heard of this video, many have bothered to take the time to watch it several times. I hadn't until today, and I am happy to say "thank you" to everyone who helps to pay my government salary for allowing me a fourth day off to spend blogging and watching the craziest SOB on Earth blather on.What sparked this off was a bit of channel surfing whilst Mr. Rowe was on

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-50046140934874732392008-01-20T16:00:00.000-07:002008-01-20T16:16:02.993-07:00

For those who are inclined to care, this is a short hello. The job has changed a little, adding a bit of responsibility and subtracting most of my free time.I am finally into my house, sharing with a flatmate, three dogs and LOTS of Tool echoing constantly. We are set on weekly barbeques, which works well for me. Man, I still know how to burn some meat. Everyone is invited, whenever they have

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-36719164759684537542007-12-31T08:36:00.000-07:002007-12-31T08:39:41.437-07:00

Mitt is really laying down the suppressive fire now, and Mike is teet-o-taling to the pantheon of thought police. Hillary is trying to make people think that she is “warm and personable” or maybe even “hot” like Mitt’s wife Ann, by bringing Chelsea along with her. Chelsea is confused about why she is there, me thinks.The Huckabee-Romney Alliance is folly waiting for someone to put their name on

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-80347249200074812382007-12-29T17:35:00.000-07:002007-12-29T17:37:37.084-07:00

Yes, Kate Walsh seems to play her part very well. She must, or they would just can her.But the best in Hollywood?Kate, stop posting anonymously on my blog. This is your last warning...

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-31936496517014681732007-12-28T09:39:00.000-07:002007-12-28T09:46:04.373-07:00

It makes my heart happy and light to see others reading what is arguably the most important written word in several centuries. Yes, I really do think that much of myself. You should think the same way about yourself.On the other hand, I now realize that I am annoyed by anonymity! If you have something to say, please feel free. There are very few things that will allow this censor's red pen to

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-59585995548658880252007-12-27T21:08:00.001-07:002007-12-27T21:16:10.441-07:00

Okay, not really Grey's. It's more of a Private Practice thing. Moreover, it's an obsession with the gal who plays Addison (Kate Walsh). That kind of lazy eye thing that she does just KILLS me. Oh yeah, there is the red hair thing, too...Thankfully, I don't have to worry about going over the edge and getting arrested. She is apparently happily married as of Sept 1, 2007. And let's face it: she is

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-14074705302641139512007-12-26T13:11:00.001-07:002007-12-26T19:15:04.054-07:00

Leaving my job a little early today, I was forced to find something to do. I ran a little, goofed around in the gym, did some laundry, and then happened across Keeping Up with the Kardashians.Are you effing kidding me?I almost felt bad for Bruce Jenner. Then I realized he CHOSE to marry the Uber-Digger. Bob Kardashian is probably super proud of his daughters. Oh, wait... He probably really would

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-729568089044902662007-12-20T12:06:00.001-07:002007-12-20T12:36:49.561-07:00

George Romney marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Mitt Romney says so. In College Station, TX he told a bunch of people that he saw them marching together.Really? Wow. Please, Mr. Romney, do pander on!I remember just a couple of weeks ago writing about how Ole Mitt was just too slick to believe. Sure, Courtney Cox-Arquette is beautiful. Just too well chiseled to actually be cute.Now he floats

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-78164232425839961162007-12-17T13:18:00.000-07:002007-12-17T13:23:54.560-07:00

Below is blog posted on the referenced link. You'll have to read that page to fully understand, and even then it may be difficult if you don't have the background for it."Some might see me as privileged. I see it as asserting my beliefs. But the truth is, there is an inequality - my rank gives me latitude that most in my segment of the Marine Corps do not have. What privileges? I disappear every

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-60828157864307468312007-12-17T12:18:00.000-07:002007-12-17T12:44:07.819-07:00

Wow...New Orleans is great, though I am not sure I accurately convey what I mean.The people are a huge contributing factor to the greatness of the area. What I mean is that it would be virtually impossible to find another place in this world where people will drive around the corner (less than a city block, not kidding) in the brand spanking new Jaguar XJ Super V8 with the chrome 22" wheels that

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-33602672106766976832007-12-02T21:13:00.000-07:002007-12-02T21:28:39.888-07:00

LSU and Ohio State. Sweet. I didn't want to sleep anyway.Okay, LSU at Tennessee resulted in a HUGE party in and around the CBD Saturday night. It was a little insane. A lot like Mardi Gras minus the parades. Unless you count the ho-trains of scantily clad women as parades, then it was exactly like Mardi Gras.I think this town could use a win like that, but I know they would screw up the

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-49490189557134096702007-12-01T16:49:00.000-07:002007-12-02T15:16:13.205-07:00

Every year at about this time, the first Saturday of December, the football teams for United States Military Academy at West Point and United States Naval Academy, Anapolis gather for battle. Come June, these institutions' respective senior classmen will gather with their new peers as Officers and Gentlemen for battle of a different sort.Since 1890, with a few exceptions in the late 1890's and

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-28158915118151504302007-11-29T04:01:00.000-07:002007-11-29T04:31:31.856-07:00

On his own, he seems alright. He smiles appropriately, says the right thing. My Mother's missionary (One of several, anyway) back in the day served with Mitt. She kept that picture he sent her, along with ten tonnes of detritus. Dang, he sure knows how to smile...Smiling isn't enough for me. Sharing important tenets of Faith is not enough either. Mitt is not my guy. Yes, I am a Mormon and a

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-82360619064639656312007-11-28T11:55:00.000-07:002007-11-28T12:22:16.546-07:00

Okay, it has been quite a while. But for good reason. I was called to serve once again. This time, I am in a staff capacity, in an organization that technically does not exist, working with others who officially work for someone else, who also doesn't exist. I am not talking about the Super Secret Squirrel Forces. I am just talking about a command that is so new, they aren't on anyone's radar yet

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-61073052311137271502007-11-10T09:28:00.000-07:002007-11-10T09:48:47.051-07:00

Marines are a special breed, Battling one another, then not thinking twice about sharig some good chow, some booze or a good story ("Story" is an obvious euphemism, because Marines don't lie, cheat OR steal); chasing girls right up to the point we find out another Marine got her attention first, and most importantly, proving that willingness to do whatever necessary, whatever is right:"Greater

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-44297019136053029112007-11-06T04:39:00.000-07:002007-11-06T07:18:48.143-07:00

In gray below is a comment made in the last week, which I quite obviously take issue with. I tried to be brief, and that didn't work. I tried to civil, which didn't work either. I wrote in red...Well, I can't wait for the Kennedy Center to post the video of Mr Aslan's lecture so you can hear what he has to say instead of relying on my confused notes. He makes a lot more sense than I do.First of

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-66237075818069282912007-11-03T12:58:00.000-06:002007-11-03T15:04:08.558-06:00

Okay, I know I shouldn't knit-pick, it is uncooth and unkind. But really folks, are we going to sit back and let this BS (Barbara Streisand) continue?I posted several days ago regarding the "Slutification" of America. I just want to be on record that while I believe it is a dark road America is travelling currently, I would rather follow the curves to whatever comes, than be on that state

travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12950999506365654495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5887575832742569191.post-91423538041537725062007-11-01T21:44:00.000-06:002007-11-02T10:51:35.595-06:00

Yes, I am a genius, in point of fact...Here is what you need to do to be like me:1. Go to Coldstone. Any location will do, but I recommend the Murray store at 4500 S. and State St. Talk to Emma, she is very helpful and has a delightful smile.2. Ask for Cheesecake flavour ice cream with fresh strawberries, pralines, white-chocolate chips, and some strawberry syrup.3. Mix well, and in appropriate

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Everybody has seen some form of this story, and it pops up every year at about this time. This phenomenon is not solely Utahn in nature. It spans the width and breadth of this country, and a large part of the world, Christian and otherwise.This phenomenon is called, and rightly so says I, the Slutification of Society.I love Utah for many reasons, the most important of which is the lifestyle it

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Okay, faithful readers. I was pointed toward this article by a colleague after hearing about the "GI Joe" movie this morning on "America's Newsroom w/ Bill Hemmer and Megyn Kelly". I truly believe it is VITAL that Patriots from Fort Kent, Maine to Chula Vista, California have every opportunity to learn a Truth before it's too late...This article is not used with the permission of the author, Vin

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Because I own a copy of Resident Evil: Apocalypse I never before noticed something about the pervasive nature of Jarhead Colloquialisms...I am not sure that any of you have the same impression about words and phrases like, "Devil-Dog" or "Leatherneck" or "Warrior". We were all taught that these are appropriate terms of endearment between peers, or from a senior to a subordinate. I say now that

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