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Radio legend Paul Harvey dies at 90

I just heard on the news that Paul Harvey passed away today. Rest in peace Mr. Harvey.

USA TODAY

Radio legend Paul Harvey, whose news and commentary segments always ended with his distinctive sign-off, “Paul Harvey….good day,” died today at the age of 90, ABC Radio Network says. Network spokesman Louis Adams says Harvey . . . → Read More: Radio legend Paul Harvey dies at 90

Google Chrome Logo

I just realized that the Google Chrome logo looks suspiciously like the Microsoft Windows logo. Was this deliberate?

Where in the world is Mike?

Believe it or not, I am at this moment sitting on a train on my way to NYC.

To save the company some money I am taking the train to NY this week rather than fly. So I am sitting on the Acela with a desk, power for my laptop, and WiFi! How . . . → Read More: Where in the world is Mike?

Dog who says ‘Mama’ takes Germany by storm

I found this on Telegraph.co.uk today.

A miniature bull terrier called Armani has become a cult dog in Germany – because he can say the word ‘Mama.’ … A video of Armani’s amazing linguistic trick is the number one downloaded video in the country and there are plans to have him on weekend talk . . . → Read More: Dog who says ‘Mama’ takes Germany by storm

M-I-C-K-E-Y…

Wow! What a blast! I am back from Disney World. The best part about going to Disney on your birthday is you get to go to the front of the line on most rides! Ha!

I have a lot of work to catch up on so I’ll post a few pictures of Mickey, . . . → Read More: M-I-C-K-E-Y…

Vacation

I am taking the kids to Disney World next week. Amazingly, all the travel I have done in my life, I have never once been to Disney World or Disneyland for that matter. My parents didn’t believe in vacations; at least not when my brothers and I were growing up. So I guess . . . → Read More: Vacation

Happy Birthday President Abraham Lincoln!

Another one of my personal heroes is Abraham Lincoln. Today would have been Lincoln’s 200th birthday.

Lincoln is probably most known for his Emancipation Proclamation, which promoted abolishing slavery during his term. He was also the very first Republican President. But he was not always a Republican though. He was initially a member . . . → Read More: Happy Birthday President Abraham Lincoln!

What is America’s true form of government?

I just stumbled across this on YouTube today. I am always amazed how so many people in this country do not know the difference between a democracy and a republic.

The true American form of government was meant to be a constitutional republic not a democracy or anything else. Democracy means mob rule. 51% . . . → Read More: What is America’s true form of government?

South Korean Woman Fails Driving Test 771 Times

AP Story

The 68-year-old has spent $3,000 on fees for the test, he said. Applicants must score at least 60 on the written exam before they can get behind the wheel for a driving test. Choi says she’s scored as high as 50.

When I read this headline, the first thought I had was; . . . → Read More: South Korean Woman Fails Driving Test 771 Times

Passing The Tradition of Santa Claus Across Generations

Santa Michael Rielly of Rhode Island takes Oath for his famous Grandfather

Providence, RI (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 — Michael Rielly, the grandson of Rhode Island’s famed Santa, James D. Rielly, will take the Santa Claus Oath at Celebrate Santa on March 17 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

James D. “Jimmy” Rielly’s career as Rhode Island’s . . . → Read More: Passing The Tradition of Santa Claus Across Generations