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wheels? who needs ‘em?

Posted on 17 November 2008 by Rob Nugen

U.S. Air Plane Lands Without Front Wheels, No Injuries In Philadelphia As Landing Gear Fails To Deploy – CBS News Before the scheduled landing at Philadelphia, the crew got an indication that the landing gear was not down and did … Continue reading →

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That’s what friends are for

Posted on 24 October 2008 by Rob Nugen

Scott Brown on Facebook Friendonomics Friending has subsumed the ol’ Rolodex. Granted, it’s often convenient to have all of your contacts under one roof. But the great thing about the Rolodex was that it never talked back, it didn’t throw … Continue reading →

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grrr

Posted on 10 October 2008 by Rob Nugen

Afghanistan Facing “Downward Spiral”, National Intelligence Estimate Draft Report Highlights Afghanistan’s Accelerated Deterioration – CBS News The nearly completed National Intelligence Estimate, the work of 16 intelligence agencies, says Afghanistan’s deterioration has accelerated alarmingly in past two months. Bush administration … Continue reading →

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appetizer?

Posted on 17 September 2008 by Rob Nugen

appetizer? Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit we got 12 chips for an appetizer…

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Are you pretty?

Posted on 13 September 2008 by Rob Nugen

Are you pretty? Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit This billboard in Yoyogi-Uehara (Tokyo) perfectly captures why I don’t like TV. Or billboards. To all those people whose hearts this billboard targets: just say YES.

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permanent Iraq bases

Posted on 7 June 2008 by Rob Nugen

U.S. not seeking permanent Iraq bases, ambassador says – International Herald Tribune The United States ambassador to Iraq dismissed any suggestion on Thursday that the Bush administration was maneuvering to set up permanent military bases in Iraq. Somehow, I think … Continue reading →

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permanent Iraq bases

Posted on 6 June 2008 by Rob Nugen

U.S. not seeking permanent Iraq bases, ambassador says – International Herald Tribune The United States ambassador to Iraq dismissed any suggestion on Thursday that the Bush administration was maneuvering to set up permanent military bases in Iraq. Somehow, I think … Continue reading →

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cellie-0131.jpg

Posted on 25 May 2008 by Rob Nugen

cellie-0131.jpg Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit

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cellie-0125.jpg

Posted on 18 May 2008 by Rob Nugen

cellie-0125.jpg Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit

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cellie-0124.jpg

Posted on 18 May 2008 by Rob Nugen

cellie-0124.jpg Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit

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