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Cabin fever!

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I'm sick of being snowed, iced, and rained in. I need to wrap my legs around a hairy beast. Nothing works better for me than riding my horse to places where I can be, for a while, wild and free. I want to ride to places where I can see nothing that … [Read more...]

Comet McNaught

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I mentioned this comet previously: Brightest Comet in 30 YearsSummary: Comet McNaught (C/2006 P1) swung by the sun on Jan 12th - 14th, and now it is emerging into the skies of the southern hemisphere. During its close encounter with the sun, … [Read more...]

In whose world is this acceptable?

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Ted Nugent wore a Confederate shirt to Gov. Rick Perry's inaugural ball.Some of those in attendance said they were put off by the rocker's use of faux machine guns as props, his Confederate battle flag shirt and unspecified remarks he made about … [Read more...]

State of the Union and Groundhog Day

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From the "internets"This year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on the same day. As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of events: one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a creature … [Read more...]

More women chosing single life

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51% of Women Are Now Living Without SpouseThis new "trend could ultimately shape social and workplace policies, including the ways government and employers distribute benefits."Yippee!“For better or worse, women are less dependent on men or the … [Read more...]