Monthly Archives: October 2009

life insurance

Randomly weird life insurance thought: Is it possible to get term life insurance on a pet? In theory I would guess that it would function in largely the same way as “people” life insurance.  It would be strange though… plus … Continue reading

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balloon boy?

This photo pretty much speaks for itself. Thanks Jen!

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stock market

The stock market has been such a yo-yo lately.  I still think that it is a great choice for long term financial gain, but if you want to go with the stock market then you really need to get an … Continue reading

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entertainment

I need to figure out some sort of entertainment for my church’s upcoming Harvest Banquet.  We were going to have a bluegrass band, but that fell through.  I have no idea what else to get for our entertainment.  I guess … Continue reading

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satellite hacking

I read an article today about a group of men from California who conspired to steal satellite television.  I’m not surprised to read articles like this, but I am amused.  These men were indicted for hacking satellite television.  These men … Continue reading

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floating doctors

As a former resident of a hospital ship, I thought this story was SO COOL.  Part of me would just love to move back onto a ship.  Living on a ship is just really really neat, and part of me … Continue reading

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broadband internet

At my church we are finally discussing getting some kind of broadband internet connection to the church building.  I’m so excited about this in so many ways- for starters it is just exciting to be a part of bringing the … Continue reading

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living in a cage?

This story intrigues me.  It is about a man in Hong Kong who shares a 625-sq-ft apartment with 18 other people.  The apartment is subdivided into “cubicles” and each person lives in one cubicle. In a way, it reminds me … Continue reading

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satellite tv

Oh how I wish Direct TV didn’t cost so much.  I would love to get satellite television and satellite internet, but I’ve looked at several Direct TV packages and even the best Direct TV deals are outside my budget.  It … Continue reading

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swimming

I swam 900m today. I’m really building up my strength, which is very encouraging.  I need to start working on the weight machines- cardio is good but it just needs to be supplemented with weights. I’m also (STILL) working on … Continue reading

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