Monthly Archives: January 2007

Physical Fitness Report Card

I saw a piece last night on CNN during Paula Zahn Now regarding overweight children.  I school in Massachusettes was sending report cards home with the kids that had a body mass index (BMI) that they felt should concern their … Continue reading

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Born on a Blue Day

How many digits do you know “pi” as? Me – 3.14159 which I thought was good. Daniel Tammet knows it to 22,514 digits – whoa!!! He recited “pi” to this many digits and broke the European record. This was just … Continue reading

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Pursuit of Happiness

  I guess I was expecting more from this film with all of the reviews I’ve seen and heard.  It is a good movie that is telling the story of a struggling single father trying to find work which he … Continue reading

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Colts vs Bears

It’s Superbowl week so the hype should begin this week, if it already hasn’t.  I think even though the game is being played outside on grass the Colts will win.  I think their offense with two weeks to prepare will … Continue reading

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Heineken Light

  My current favorite – what’s yours?

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What does your answering machine say?

So I called a friend of a friend today and got his voicemail.  Here’s what it said: “This is xyz and I’m not available, please leave a message.  Jesus loves you and so do I!” Wow I thought to myself, … Continue reading

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Salmon Spread

Here’s that recipe Olivia: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream juice from 1 lemon fresh dill – entire package chopped 6 ounces of smoked salmon – from the deli is the best but packaged will work. Put it … Continue reading

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Rising Star

  It was brought to my attention recently that we are in the presence of greatness.  Our very own Scott (Scooter) Hoss has been named a “rising star” by Minnesota Law and Politics.  Such distinction is well deserved for Scooter … Continue reading

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Rochester Smoking Ban

Two days ago the city of Rochester banned smoking in public places and places of employment, including all restaurants and bars.  This ban is to take effect June 1 of this year.  Of course it has come with much debate … Continue reading

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Blogmusik

Found this site a few months ago, but never really checked it out.  Revisited it last night and it’s pretty cool!  You can basically create your own on-line playlists and listen.  It appears to still be in beta and has … Continue reading

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