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The Big Red Machines

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:30:13 PST

The big red machines are at least somewhat better than mine because the loading and unloading is all done at chest level - no bending and twisting or lifting with your back.

Desperately Seeking Nobody

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:27:17 PST

The theme song of one of the James Bond films tells me "Nobody does it better." So if I want an 'It' upgrade, I need to find Nobody to do the job.

The 10 Best States for Teen Drivers

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:23:52 PST

Car accident statistics repeatedly reveal that people aged fifteen to twenty are at an increased risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident than any other group.

Discontented Americans

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:20:08 PST

We no longer want the simple things in life. We want bigger cars, larger houses, more money. Two people live in houses that have four bedrooms, three baths, and formal and informal living rooms.

Finding Myself in China Chapter 2

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:15:07 PST

The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years (2003-2010) have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!

Snowe Welcomes Decision to Keep Portland Pirates in Maine

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:10:28 PST

The Cumberland County Civic Center signed a two year lease with the American Hockey League Franchise.

Naznet Laid Bare to Nazarene Seminary & Bible College

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:05:31 PST

The heresies posted on NazNet have been communicated to the Nazarene Theological Seminary administration and faculty, Kansas City, MO, as well as the Nazarene Bible College administration and faculty, Colorado Springs, CO.

Photo of the Day - Jinji Lake in Suzhou

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:02:00 PST

March 19 - Today in History

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Today is March 19. Here's what happened on this day in history.

Water System Improvement Investments in Mars Hill and Norway

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:09:20 PST

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Maine is receiving investments for projects designed to protect public health by improving water quality and public sanitation services.

Good Grandpa

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:30:39 PST

It was obvious to me that Gramps has his hands full with the child screaming for candy, cookies, fruit, cereal and soda in their respective aisles.

Michaud Urges STB to Hold MMA Hearing in Aroostook County

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:25:37 PST

I sincerely appreciate the decision by the Surface Transportation Board to hold a public hearing this spring in Maine on the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway's application to abandon 223 miles of rail line.

The People & The Constitution vs. Mike Michaud & Nancy Pelosi

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:20:16 PST

This Congress and President seems to be at war with the Constitution. From the President's criticism of the US Supreme Court during the State of the Union, ignoring the separation of powers to this attempt to circumvent our Nation's greatest document. Maybe they should go back to civics 101 and learn how a bill becomes a law.

Unemployment Tied to Lack of Immigration Enforcement

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:15:42 PST

The 2010 Forecast: Hope for little and expect even less. This train of unrestricted growth and wild-eyed spending has been out of control for years now

Snowe and Rockefeller Unveil Comprehensive cybersecurity legislation

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:10:04 PST

The legislation is the culmination of a year's worth of consultation and input from cybersecurity experts in the private sector, government and civil liberties community. The bill is scheduled to be marked-up on March 24, 2010.

Naznet forbids me to read its code of Christian Ethics

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:49 PST

With this particular post, it is my hope that these persons will read the Christian Code of Ethics as related to NazNet and posted on the Internet. In that, they will see the huge ethical gap between NazNet and the code

Photo of the Day - Super Ships

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:02:04 PST

March 18 - Today in History

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Today is March 18. Here's what happened on this day in history.

Maine to Receive $41 Million Bond Allocation for School Construction

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:04:03 PST

Maine will receive $41,368,000 in allocation authority to issue qualified school construction bonds under the Recovery Act.

Shortchanging Our Students on History Civics

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:20:57 PST

There's no mystery as to why today's college seniors lack basic knowledge of American history and institutions.