Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Associated Press: Court: US can block mad cow testing

Posted on August 31, 2008 by todd

Outstanding!  So our government is now actively preventing corporations from improving their product safety.  Sometimes I wish there was someone I could just shake by the lapels and yell “what the hell are you thinking” at. The Associated Press: Court: … Continue reading →

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Streetsblog » Obama Builds Rail Cred With Biden Pick

Posted on August 26, 2008 by todd

This is promising: Streetsblog » Obama Builds Rail Cred With Biden Pick Barack Obama’s standing as an advocate for investment in US commuter rail looks to have gotten a boost with his selection of Joe Biden as his running mate. … Continue reading →

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new best bike to work time!

Posted on August 14, 2008 by todd

Woot.  One of my coworkers was proud yesterday that he set a new personal best bike-to-work time.  So when I got up this morning, I decided I should do the same.  And I did! My new record is 24:43, which … Continue reading →

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The Associated Press: Iconic stone arch collapses in southern Utah park

Posted on August 10, 2008 by todd

Perhaps you heard the AP news story that Wall Arch in Arches National Park collapsed.  Well, the AP got the story wrong.  Here’s the story: The Associated Press: Iconic stone arch collapses in southern Utah park The article says, “He … Continue reading →

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my Drobo finally arrived, but they can’t decide how much it should cost

Posted on August 9, 2008 by todd

Regular readers may remember I ordered a Drobo external computer storage device last month.  My experience with the company hasn’t been great so far.  I ordered the thing on July 11, at which time they said there was a 5 … Continue reading →

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