Tag: living
group name: firesmithwrites
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April 24, 2008 09:17 PM EDT --
I have to admit that I'm not a fan of Amrican Idol but some people enjoy the show. I find the show too staged, a popularity contest instead of a talent contest. I enjoy music a lot, I can listen to . . . more
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April 07, 2008 09:28 PM EDT --
OK Urban legends fans About Urban Legends has put together their new spot the fake photo quiz. You'll be surprised at which ones according to About Urban Legends are true and which ones are false. . . . more
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April 10, 2008 09:02 PM EDT --
Here is a cool urban legend, I ran across that is false; as I mentioned earlier urban legends are often based on fear and in this case a fear of not having a life long companion. You will note that . . . more
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June 11, 2008 02:30 PM EDT --
My life flashed before my very eyes as I was reading this new book I got over the past weekend. Here is an excerpt:
"There are many accounts of people who experienced that emerging new dimension . . . more
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April 07, 2008 10:39 PM EDT --
Gene Pincham was a member of my church when I a kid for many years. Gene used to always talk to us kids about doing the right things, hard work and giving back to the community. He always had time . . . more
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May 19, 2008 10:39 PM EDT --
Hey Gather buddies I came across this list of the worst foods and drinks in America and man some of these dishes and drinks are off the charts! This is from Men's Health one of my favorite magazines. . . . more
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June 02, 2008 03:18 PM EDT --
Sometime our pet buddies don't do as they should and behave badly. Here are a few photos of pets behaving badly.
Put me down!
Digging for a cold one!
Now . . . more
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May 03, 2008 11:09 AM EDT --
I was listening to one of my favorite NPR shows "Car Talk" the issue of driving a standard transmission (stick shift) came up. I would like to know how many out there in Gatherland can or can't . . . more
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May 29, 2008 07:11 PM EDT --
At my local station in Westchester, IL about 30 miles west of Chicago the price is 4.20 for regular. I'm driving less, biking more and eating out less.
How are you managing the high cost of . . . more
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June 09, 2008 09:34 PM EDT --
Just name a major league baseball pitcher past or present. And of course you may want to state your opinion of the 5 man rotation over the 4 man rotation too. It seems like more pitchers breakdown in the . . . more
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July 12, 2008 09:07 PM EDT --
I'm paying $4.35 per gallon for gas at my local station in LaGrange PK, IL about 30 miles west of Chicago. I'm driving less, biking and walking more. I also use public trans to get to the job. . . . more
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May 29, 2008 03:18 PM EDT --
Hey Gather buddies today was the day that I announced my resignation to my current employer. I've made decison to change companies not only for more money but because of the vision that we share and . . . more
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July 29, 2008 08:04 PM EDT --
Above is my really cool parking place at the train station into Chicago. I bike to this station from my house every morning and evening. It's about a mile each way.
Here's a ground . . . more
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June 09, 2008 04:48 PM EDT --
I can't believe it's been nearly two months to the day, since I was last able to find a moment to Gather....I've gone off the "Gather Grid" before when the Real World kicked . . . more
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March 22, 2008 10:16 PM EDT --
Most folks know that I back Barack, Obama does a great job at reaching out younger voters (I'm not as young as I used to be, but I think young) through his website, which I think is well put together . . . more
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June 10, 2008 11:09 AM EDT --
I Gather not so much for points or ratings but to just have a little fun. Nothing serious I usually do a wide range of topics, music, sports politics, pets what ever hit my fancy at the time. I try to . . . more
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July 18, 2008 09:36 PM EDT --
In the Chicago area there are the very funny Bud Light beer commericals called "Real Men of Genuis" radio spots played during the ball games. A lot of markets don't get these commericals. . . . more
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August 03, 2008 02:03 AM EDT --
It's election time and the idea of school vouchers keep coming up. The idea is not bad in theory, just give parents a voucher to opt out of failing public schools and let a little free market pressure . . . more
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April 17, 2008 10:35 AM EDT --
The Cougar that the Chicago Cops shot in the middle of Chicago is still a hot topic in Chi-town. There has been a report of another cougar sighting in the woods located near Skokie, IL just north of Chicago . . . more
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April 22, 2008 07:28 PM EDT --
I went by my local gas station in Westchester IL, about 30 miles west of Chicago and reg was $3.80 per gallon. Ouch! I've done a lot of cutting back on driving.
What are you paying for gas and . . . more
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