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Generally discussion about people and the way the act and what they do.

300 Million People (that’s 300,000,000) in the United States

Posted on October 15, 2006 | 1 comment

So this Tuesday the U.S. Population is supposed to hit 300 Million people. I was looking for some kind of cool counter to put on my page (even just a graphic that changes with each page load). Not having any luck, but I know I’ve seen one before. Here’s the current numbers, looks like only 10,500 to go…

FYI, if we round the world’s population to Six Billion (6,000,000,000) that means we’re only 1/20th of the world’s population. That’s not very much considering how big we think of ourselves in a global way.

Remember a few years back I talked about your ecological footprint and how much of the world’s resources you use. I thought I’d bring it up with the 1/20th number in mind and let you take the ecological footprint survey again.

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Don’t Forget: A Day to Remember – A Lifetime to Act

Posted on January 15, 2006 | Leave a comment

There is a reason that there is no mail and the banks and (some) schools are closed this Monday. Don’t forget…

Listen. Look. Learn. Pay attention, listen to what people are saying in person and on TV the next few days.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the third Monday in January, was first declared a public holiday in the United States by President Reagan in 1983. Born on January 15th, 1929, Martin Luther King became a Baptist minister and doctor of theology. He travelled extensively throughout the United States, preaching and working for Afro-American civil rights and was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee on 4th April, 1968.

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No Exceptions

Posted on December 7, 2005 | 1 comment

Bumper sticker that I was just behind:

Peace on Earth for Everyone.
No Exceptions!

Or something close to that meaning. And I agree!

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I’m SO not a bar person…

Posted on April 9, 2005 | 2 comments

I’m so not a bar person. Ths local bar where we normally hang out (this means happy hour and/or burgers) was having a DJ and a bigger party than usual. One) it’s not that busy and B) I wandered up here alone (I only live a few blocks away) . So I don’t have anyone to discuss the crowd here with and I’ve never mastered my bar social skills (unless I’m really drunk). Actually my social skills in chatting with strangers is lacking in general; that might be directly related to my being single…

I’ll give it another half-hour. I’m sure I’ll still be single but after a few more long islands I’m sure I’ll be more social…

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Wednesday Whatevers 5/5

Posted on May 5, 2004 | Leave a comment

What is the biggest problem in today’s society? 1) People need to Smile more! 2) I’m going to give a semi-political answer to this (and yet avoid the war). The government confusing governing with personal matters/morals. They also need to give more money to education! The reason they don’t is tied a little into the first statement. The government doesn’t get money doesn’t from corporations, the government gets taxes; politicians get money from corporations.
How does algebra relate to daily life? How doesn’t it? How do I know if it’s a better deal to get a six-pack of 20 oz. Coke or a dozen cans for the same price? How can I figure out how long it’s going to take to pay off that car? Or if I have enough to get 5 candy bars or 6? Algebra is daily life!
What do you use the computer for most? Lately reading and writing blogs. Other wise looking up movies, sales, a little e-mail, digital photos and such, listening to music and more. I use it at work all the time for research, providing information to others, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, training, scanning, etc.

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A Day to Remember – A Lifetime to Act

Posted on January 19, 2004 | Leave a comment

Listen. Look. Learn. Pay attention today, listen to what people are saying in person and on TV today.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the third Monday in January, was first declared a public holiday in the United States by President Reagan in 1983. Born on January 15th, 1929, Martin Luther King became a Baptist minister and doctor of theology. He travelled extensively throughout the United States, preaching and working for Afro-American civil rights and was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee on 4th April, 1968.

The following is part of his famous speech “I have a dream“:
So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I stll have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream, that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. I have a dream, that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners, will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood – I have a dream.

The audio of his speech is on-line.

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