Monthly Archives: November 2008

From the files of "You Can’t Make This Stuff Up"

Posted on November 28, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 28, 2008, 11:38 AM: So this morning I’m reading the Home News-Tribune from East Brunswick, NJ. One of the lead articles is titled: “Full-size cardboard figure spurs bank standoff in Montgomery.” Oh boy! This can only go … Continue reading →

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8th Grade Final Exam: Salina, KS – 1895

Posted on November 28, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 27, 2008, 11:04 PM: This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 from Salina, KS. USA. It was taken from the original document on file at the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, KS and … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts and tips on international travel

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 26, 2008, 6:46 PM: Huh? Where the heck did this topic come from? Well, I have traveled internationally before and there have been several posts to various forums, photographic and sports, I subscribe to about how to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 26, 2008, 12:36 PM: Today is the day before Thanksgiving here in the United States. What are you thankful for? Here are a few that I am thankful for. 1) My freedom. In the United States, we … Continue reading →

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A horrible accident

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 20, 2008, 3:12 PM: Last night, there was a horrific accident on Route 18 North in East Brunswick, NJ. The location of the accident was just north of Naricon Place, a known dangerous intersection for anyone who … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on high school team sports

Posted on November 14, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 14, 2008, 3:26 PM: I subscribe to a forum on the website City-Data.com. Today, there was an interesting comment posted by another member regarding high school coaches. The comment is reprinted below: Don’t coaches realize how important … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace – Betty Leimkuehler

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 13, 2008, 11:13 AM: This morning I was told of the death of Mrs. Betty Leimkuehler. Mrs. Leimkuehler was a staff member of the Office of the Registrar at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey for … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2008

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 11, 2008, 10:11 PM: Today was Veterans Day in the United States. Sadly, there was little news coverage other than to mention it in passing. So some history is needed here. Originally proclaimed as Armistice Day by … Continue reading →

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GO RU!!!! BEAT VISITOR!!!!

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 7, 2008, 4:33 PM: Saturday, November 8, will be another home game for Rutgers Football on Saturday. The visitor is the Syracuse Orange-gender-confused. [Aside: For decades, Syracuse was known as the Orangemen. Then in 2005, they decided … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

Originally posted, November 5, 2008, 8:13 AM: So the big, bad Republicans have been mostly shooed from office in Washington. And people who voted for Obama are reveling in the idea they did something. I have yet to see anyone … Continue reading →

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