Archive of My Blog from 01.01.09 to 03.01.09

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3/1/09
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The new ramp being built at Shea Stadium is coming along.

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More bad news for HSBC out of the UK.

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And this article about cutting back on lending.

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We had a very enjoyable dinner with my parents and Grandmother, celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary. The veal at Primo Amore was very good.

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Think you're life is bad. Checkout F*** my life.

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Joe was ready to buy his first car yesterday. We went over to Star Toyota, saw our man Yang Lao and he walked out with a 2009 Yaris by the evening. Got himself his first loan, and his own auto insurance. Congratulations Joe !!!.

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2/27/09
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Support my niece SA. She goes to school at UNH and is a star on the softball team.

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Here's a couple of good articles. Joseph Farah on Race baiter Eric Holder , Ann Coulter on The Cal Ripken president and Jane Chastain with The president's plan to stimulate poverty.

2/25/09
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Hey Mr. President, Madam Secy of State, DHS chief Napolitano and most excellent Panetta, read and watch this report out of Kuwait. Then, get on TV and tell the American people what you think about it and plan to do about it ...

2/24/09
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I just scored tickets to see the NY Mets play the Boston Red Sox at the new CitiField on April 4. It's an exhibition game, but it's only the second game to be played at the new field, about a week before opening day. Here's a slick link to see the view from your seats at the new stadium.

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JM got banged up skiing down the slopes. He's sore and limping, and we wish him well.

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My AJ sends in a video that everyone should watch. How to put out an oil fire in the kitchen.

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Got a broken appliance ? Use Timely Appliance company. They are the most honest repair guys around. Our washer broke, they came in and made it all better for $168.

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If you can, donate to Great Strides walk at the CFF on behalf of RC and his family.

2/23/09
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Happy 52nd Anniversary to my parents. I look upon them in wonder at achieving such a milestone. It can't be easy keeping a marriage together that long.

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Happy Birthday to my UD.

2/22/09
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Me and my honey enjoyed a beautiful sunset over College Point the other night.

2/21/09
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Our favorite female boxer, Mo is fighting tonite. You can watch it live on Yahoo Sports.
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Maureen Shea boxing bio

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Maureen Shea press conference

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The weigh-in the night before the fight

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Maureen lost the bout, Here's a recap of the fight. Looks like Mo suffered her first TKO, in the last seconds of the final round. We love you Mo !!!

   

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KimmiePoo just turned me onto this kool phun foto site, called FaceInHole.com. Here are some samples she created of my boys.

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A very proud grandfather from Buffalo, DF, sends in these videos of Quick Fingers O'Dwyer aka CO doing Beethovens Fur Elise and Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag on the piano. Not bad for an up and coming 14 year old...

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With the economy tanking, and the value of the bank shares plummeting, it is kind of nice to see the super rich being affected as well. It looks like the Russian who was buying the late Edmond Safra's fancy $634M pad called Villa Leopolda is trying to back out of his purchase. Too bad for Lily, eh ? Ever since Safra sold Republic National Bank, things are just going downhill for all of us.

2/20/09
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Congratulations to my nephew NL, affectionately known as 'Noodles'. He passed his driving test today and joins the ranks of Leone's who can legally drive a motor vehicle. I've seen him drive, and it's better that he lives out on the Island, than here in Queens.

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Here's a funny one from Roving Reporter

A little boy says to his mother, "Mommy, how come I'm black and you're white?"
His mother replied, "Don't even go there! From what I can remember about that fucking party, you're lucky you don't bark!

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Has Atlantis been found ? Load up Google Earth and fly to coordinates - 31 15'15.53N 24 15'30.53W - then zoom out and voila !!!


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Hey Scooby, this is the gadget I was talking about to day at lunch. A sun-powered device converts CO2 into fuel....

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I'm trying to stay out of the Eric Holder is a coward mess, however, Larry Sinclair has a good piece why Eric Holder should know about being a coward. I couldn't say things better.

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ScoobyFitz submits this photo. It appears that Monica Lewinsky was also at the inauguration.

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Now that Iran has launched a satellite into space, it is reminding everyone of the potential for them to use the technology for an EMP attack on either us or Israel. I posted items a year or so on this subject ....

2/19/09
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MM just turned me onto this concert website. Wolfgang's Vault. Seems pretty cool. Check it out.
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Sign up now, and checkout the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert from 1975 at Winterland. Awesome...

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Here's a teaser for you

  

I don't consider myself old at 51, but there is no music today that can compare to this kind of stuff. The 70's was a great decade for rock. It has survived and transcends all life to this day. The music my kids listen to from today's artists, SUCKS.

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For the younger fans of the Musings, listen to Clicky and Know the Rules.

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Here's a nice video tribute to Shea Stadium. Thanks for the memories.

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Here's a couple of videos of the stadium and the final wall falling.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31RjW1mXhzQ

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Shea demolition on Newsday

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDV7u7xgTsI

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0bMzsz_bP0

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y-ZwZw1MMc

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9HiIRqJcec

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Well, Shea Stadium is gone. I left in the morning and the last wall was there, and I returned in the afternoon to it completely demolished. I've been chronicling the construction and changes around the stadium since 2006. I'm not a Mets fan, in fact I complain whenever they do good, because of the extra cars it generates where I park my car each day. But I have to tell you these last few months have been tough to watch. To watch the stadium fall a bit each day was both interesting, but also felt unnecessary. I also have pics of Shea on Flickr

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Me and my honey have been down with a stomach virus the last 2 days. Jack started us off, and now we've all hugged the bowl a few times. I'm sure it will be coming to a home near you soon. Things like this have a nasty way of making the rounds. Drink gatorade and maintain your electrolytes.

2/17/09
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On my way home tonite I got to witness the next to last fall of the last remaining parts of Shea Stadium. Here's some video I took of the fall. The last remaining structure will fall 2/18

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BT sent an email informing those that bought those Gotham Thunder Dragon Boat team raffles, that we were losers. Oh well, still for a good cause. Checkout the information on the team.

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This Letter to Kellogg's comes to us by way of the Elusive Sail Capri. You see, those with differing political views can agree on some things after all.

2/16/09
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Not sure if you can make it out, but we spotted a three legged dog down the park.

bulletHere's a blast from the past for some of you older guys. Vic Kessler did pinstriping for many of our cars. He marks all of his work with those little footprints. For my 1970 Chevelle, my friend TP did my pinstriping, and his logo was a small teepee back then. I gotta find my shirt to scan the logo in. I came across his site on Cafe Press, and he's using a new logo now.
 

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Here are the latest images from the Shea Stadium site. Just another day or 2 before it's all gone.

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ScoobyFitz sends in the latest updates at the Freedom Tower build site.

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ScoobyFitz sends us the link to the BOMA 2009 Awards dinner. JM, ML, BH, MM and PK from the building were present to accept awards for JM as Manager of the Year and for our building at 452 5th Avenue. Congratulations Team !!!

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WFP shows us why he flies First Class every time.

2/14/09
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We got a few Valentines day birthdays to shout out about. Happy Birthday to my SiL DA, AP, and GGs Momma.

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Our boy Krumb turns another page, but is as cheerful as ever.

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Today also marks 26 years that Rosanne's mom passed away. We miss you every day Rose. We Love You !!!

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Happy Valentines to my baby !!! I Love You Rosanne

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2/13/09
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Arthur Spooner mentioned Sen-Sen tonite on TKoQ. Here's a place where you can buy them.

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DnC must have searched high and low for a good joke, and came up with a great one. Good to have you back contributing items of superior value.

You are on the bus when you suddenly realize ... you need to fart.

The music is really loud, so you time your farts with the beat. After
a couple of songs, you start to feel better as you approach your stop.

As you are leaving the bus, people are really staring you down, and
that's when you remember... you've been listening to your IPOD

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From the Big Guy down in Tampa, WFP

Due to recent budget cuts, layoffs and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.

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Sad news to report. A plane crashed into a Buffalo neighborhood. Am working to see if any of our friends were impacted. Here's a Google maps view of the block.


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2/12/09
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I like hanging out in front of the Bank. I've been doing it forever. People ask me why I don't walk around more and enjoy the sites. I usually tell them that I don't need to walk around, because the whole world passes by right in front of me there. Well, finally I have actual proof of that statement. You see, the world does pass by right in front of me.

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Shea Stadium is almost gone. Here is a very surreal image that I took today.

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Rosanne came across a flock of those evil Canadian geese down by the Fort Totten jetty. Damn evil birds !!! Checkout more of Rosanne's Photography here.

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I thought that since 9/11, no planes were supposed to fly over Manhattan. This one went right down 5th Avenue, towards the Empire State Building. Kinda eerie.

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Here's a link to the FDA site that is tracking the peanut butter salmonella problem. There are all sorts of products being recalled, for both people and animals, so please check this listing out.

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My Blog and Postings

Family and Friends photos

My Photography and Collage material

Shea Stadium construction page

Jack's Photo Sets @Flickr

PEZ Collection photographs @Flickr

Polling @ the Musings

Jack's JibJab videos

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2/11/09
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I've got a new list that I'm building, and I need your help. I'm calling it Things to be Mindful Of, and it's meant to be

A primer for the youth of America

      And a refresher for their parents and grandparents

I'm sure you have some ideas for this list, so send them over, I'll sort them, judge them as worthy and post them as I receive them. Our youth need help, and this will definitely help them develop into kinder, gentler, humans. At least, that's my hope and desire.

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They call this the hottest video in the history of history. I actually think they might be right. My new hero is Leo.

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If we need 24 million more smokers each year to fully fund sCHIP, then why is there $75 million for smoking cessation programs in the stimulus bill ?

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Visit This is the End and learn about the Institute for Human Continuity Lottery. Sign up now, because by 2012 ...

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Learn more about the end at the Institute for Human Continuity website.

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JZ from the job started his own family website. Pretty nice stuff, beautiful family. Visit often and become a new netcousin to the family.

2/10/09
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From our friend AT, I Believe - words to live by

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I say we should help Henrietta. Henrietta pleads for help. Now, the white broad in the white outfit, needs to be investigated by the Secret Service, cause she is spooky...

2/9/09
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We had a very nice dinner Saturday to celebrate DLs 40th birthday. My bros and niece, nephew joined us.

2/8/09
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The Flight 1594 simulator game is working again. Try and land in the Hudson River yourself.

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My honey sends in an interesting article about the psychology surrounding the color of a mans tie.

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I've got a new photo set going at Flickr. I call it People, Places & Things. I hope you enjoy it. Check back often for the latest images.

2/7/09
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Catch up on the recent happenings at the Danza Tap (previously TAR).

2/6/09
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Checkout this super hi-res 1,474 megapixel and pan/zoom capable image of President Obama's inaguration. Hey CC, can you spot yourself in the crowd ? I found Mayor Bloomberg.

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From DF, from up Buffalo way. Smart cars of the future. I'm ready to pickup the 'Vette or Lamborghini....

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My AJ sends in this great image taken back in 1918 at Camp Dodge.

2/5/09
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Man, they got a big rat down Whitestone Park.

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I came across 2 of the Factors boys. Here's TV and RC, hanging out during the snowstorm.

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My rear window was shattered this morning, and I didn't even notice it when I got in the car and left. Cost nearly $1,000 to replace it.

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We had another pretty snowfall the other day. Me and my honey walked thru the Powell's Cove park and took some nice pics. Ro even managed to make a snowman for everyone to enjoy.

2/4/09
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The Musings is even popular in Gaza. I'm sure our friends in Palestine know we support them, so long as the approach is with ink and paper, instead of rockets and mortars. You show up in a suit with a smile, and all of the USA will ensure the Israeli's do the right thing.

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Well, our 2008 TPM session closed. All's I can say is

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Words of wisdom sent in by the Big Guy, WFP.

"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.

The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.

When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that, my dear friend, is about the end of any nation.

You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."

The late Dr. Adrian Rogers, 1931 to 2005

2/3/09
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Here's a great new PEZ shirt, that KP came across. Hey, I'm fine with these things.

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It seems that someone is paying attention and reading the Musings. Looks like Citibank may be trying to get out of the $400 million marketing deal naming the new Mets ballpark. After all, you can't bitch about a $50 million dollar jet, when you want to spend 8x more money for naming rights. I say they should leave it as Shea Stadium, or if it must change call it Citizens field, or how about Jackie Robinson Stadium ? Field of Musings has a nice ring to it, no ? It's time for a new Musings poll - What should they name the new Mets ballpark ?

What should they call the new Mets stadium
Shea Stadium
Citizens Field
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Field of Musings
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Jacks Musings Never Forget

2/1/09
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There were a bunch of Mets fans and geese hanging around Shea Stadium yesterday. Some sort of gathering for the fans to say their final good-bye as the old stadium is near final demolition.

1/31/09
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I got my NYC notice of property value the other day. How come all mortgages are failing, house values are dropping, and don't equal loaned principle, but our house INCREASED in value ??? I guess the city can collect more tax from an increase in the value of a home, versus a decreased value...

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Try this out at home yourself. See if u can land a plane in the Hudson river

1/30/09
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This is from LF, and is one of the funniest videos I have ever watched. It's probably all over the news by now. 2 New Zealand prisoners who escape and run into a pole while still handcuffed. F@!%k#ng Hilarious ... Enjoy

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Something to ponder -

I'M CONFUSED.................................. 

How can 2 million people get into Washington DC in sub zero temps in 1 day when 200,000
couldn’t get out of New Orleans at 85 degrees with four days notice ?

1/29/09
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Boom Boom enjoys a birthday today. Happy Birthday my friend. Hope your TPM went well.

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Roving Reporter came across this in her travels. There's no one as Irish as Barack O'Bama - by the Corrigan Brothers

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Here's a good article by Walter Williams that tries to lay out the risks with the stimulus plan. There is no Santa Claus.

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I came across this gaggle of canadian geese by Shea Stadium. I immediately thought about Flight 1549, and I have to tell you, these geese ain't so tough when a 3,000 pound Camry is smacking them around. Hey Sully, I'm reporting a multiple bird strike.... That's for you dude ....

1/28/09
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A Happy Birthday shout out to the net's latest blogger, EP. and our retired Navy friend JgA. Happy Birthday guys.

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It's a good thing it wasn't George Bush who mistook a window for a door at the White House. Barry did, and no one noticed. Hmmm. Where's Jon Stewart when you need a chuckle ?

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Why is everyone up in arms over Citicorp buying a $50 million dollar plane ? Everyone should we jumping up and down over spending $400 million dollars for naming rights to the Mets new stadium.... Save the $400mm, rename it CitiZens Field, and let them keep the jet as a consolation prize. My we we save the taxpayers $350mm.

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SAY had his beautiful young son CAY at work yesterday. Boy has he grown. He's also quite happy for a kid who don't sleep.

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We did some cleanup at work. This room hasn't been this empty since we built it over 16 years ago. Here's a few of the boys as well.

1/26/09
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This comes to us by way of AT. Who better to receive inspiration from than this woman, who contributed greatly to both people and process wherever she be. A truly amazing video. Are you going to finish strong ?

1/25/09
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I'm a believer that our future energy needs lie in our making efficient use of available energy producing sources that are earth natural. Here's a gadget called the wavereaper. I believe that something even simpler, and potentially 'perpetual' is available quickly, cheaply and effective today. I believe what the Romans and Persians developed centuries ago would work quite well. It involved water and a wheel, and once it started, it went on indefinitely via self-propulsion.

1/24/09
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Our man about town CH, came across this talented woman. She knows how to play one mean kazoo...

1/23/09
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We had our Annual RNB Friends Holiday Lunch 2009 today. It was great to see everyone again. We once all worked very closely, and today we look forward to seeing one another at least once each year. I think it is a great tradition, and we all enjoyed seeing one another. Have a great year everyone, and see you all soon. Here are the RNB Friends Holiday Lunch 2009 pics @Flickr

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Here is one wild story. You read it and judge for yourself. A bizarre 'creature' in some guys spine.

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TR came across the FAA photo of what really took down flight 1594.

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This comes by way of newly-married ALTL. Good to see you are still around. A cute image from the local Walmart. How come these women never visit when I'm there ???

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From our own GrumpyVP, a glimpse into my Christmas with my wifes family. Step into Christmas with DA. Hey, remember one thing, I MARRIED into this....

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Take a look at Shea Stadium now. At this rate it will be completely gone by the end of the month.

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Checkout the Series Updates now available.

My Blog and Postings

Family and Friends photos

My Photography and Collage material

Shea Stadium construction page

Jack's Photo Sets @Flickr

PEZ Collection photographs @Flickr

Polling @ the Musings

Jack's JibJab videos

Have something to say ? email me at

1/22/09
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Here's an interesting story. Will Barry, Joe and Rahm take pay cuts too, and lead by example ? One wonders, doesn't one ?

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Checkout the inauguration crowd from space.

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Well so much for Rev. Lowery's prayer for yellow to be mellow....

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Here's a story from a Palestinian Doctor at the Gaza hospital.

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Seems our Al Qaeda friends have been busy cooking up nasty surprises for us. On the plus side, at least 40 more are dead and swimming in the river of honey, with their ugly virgins.

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And here's an example of the coming Obamanomics. Sure sounds fair to me, how about you ? Wake up WORKING people. We shouldn't be calling ourselves Republicans or Democrats. How about we now call ourselves Earners and non-Earners. I am sure us Earners can figure out a truly 'fair' way to help our fellow American non-Earners, without it raping the Earners. Where I come from, a 'long-term unemployed' person is a bum. Charlie Rangel is crazy.

A top economic adviser to President Obama has told a congressional panel the billions of dollars in the proposed economic stimulus plan should be allocated with social issues in mind, to make sure the money doesn't go to just "white male construction workers" or the highly skilled.

1/21/09
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I came across these 2 foxy mamas hanging out at the Pond skating rink at Bryant Park.

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This is hilarious. Comes from TR, and shows 1st day of school, 5 years from now.

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Say good-bye to George Bush and thank him for his service to our country here.

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Check out Langans on St. Patrick's day. I hear there may be some local personalities (in the media and law enforcement fields) And a well known ScoobyDoobyDooo is a patron too....

1/20/09
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Good luck to our new President. God knows he will need it, and God Bless You President Bush for your service to our country.

1/18/09
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We had a pretty snowfall today. Rosanne even made a snowman.

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We went to the wedding of my boy Johnny 5 and DD. DD persevered and finally hooked the boy after about 14 years trying. Congratulations guys, DD looked beautiful and Johnny 5 looked debonair. Now make some babies.... Here are John & Danielle Cantone wedding @Flickr and my standard pics of John & Danielle Cantone wedding.

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An ex-RNBer stopped by the other day. It was great to see RH, and I even showed him we still have some of his 'things' around. Stay in touch my friend. Some may recognize him as their boss at NB.

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Roving Reporter sends in a funny. Enjoy.

The Geography Of A Woman...

Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa, half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful
Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash.
Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain, very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.
Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece, gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.
Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain, with a glorious and all conquering past.
Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel, has been through war and doesn't make th e same mistakes twice, takes care of business.
Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada, self-preserving but open to meeting new people.
After 70, she becomes Tibet, wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages, only those with an adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

The Geography Of A Man...

Between 1 and 90, a man is like Iran, ruled by nuts.

1/17/09
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Check out this video and others from this guy on Youtube. Mars anomalies, water, plants, life !

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Here's some big talk from the little man that runs Iran :

"...The new US administration has made some comments about changing its stance on Palestine. These changes had better be to condemn the Zionist regime not supporting it," he added...."

He directed these comments to our new President Barack Obama. He best be careful how he talks to us, especially how he talks to our President.

1/15/09
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If you've got 13 mins and 4 secs, watch this video interview with Alan Keyes. Subject ? What else, Barack Obama eligibility.

1/14/09
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Checkout this Highlights and Accomplishments of George W. Bush document.

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Frank has started his physical therapy for his knee, and is in quite a bit of pain. Kind of misleading considering the small scars left by the surgery. He calls it the 'Messina tumor'. Thanks Nonny ...

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Our boy ScoobyFitz sent Sarah Palin an email, asking for a meeting when he visits Alaska in a few months. And, he got a response, no not a visit from the Secret Service or FBI. Check it out.

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It's 04:30am, and Joe is on his way to One Police Plaza to be sworn in as a NYPD Police Officer. Congratulations son, we are so proud of you on this day.

1/13/09
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I recommend you watch President Bush's entire last press conference, but if you are pressed for time, just watch this excerpt. We should be very thankful for having this man lead us at the time of Sep. 11, 2001. God Bless you George W. Bush.

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Happy Birthday to VM. Enjoy your special day today.

1/12/09
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We got our spot by the ATMs back for now. Here's Scooby with one of the security guards. Checkout that great hat he's wearing. Support the Musings ...

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The Big Guy takes time out from his busy day, to remind us of the 3 stages of a man's life. Thanks for the reminder WFP.

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More Mayan underground pyramids have been found in Mexico.

1/11/09
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Here is the NYPD Press Release that covered Joe's Cadet Corps graduation. With super-sized image of the entire graduating class.

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Visit Scooby Says for the latest images from Scooby's Iceland adventure. 

1/10/09
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The NYC maple syrup smell mystery continues.

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I made a collage for Joe's NYPD Cadet Corps graduation, check it out.

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I find it curious that the Senate won't seat Roland Burris until his appointment has been 'certified', yet we still have the Supreme Court trying to decide if the same sort of expectation should be considered for Barack Obama's 'eligibility' to be President. Where has Barry been deemed officially 'qualified' to serve. Have all the necessary documents been received, reviewed, approved and accepted and CERTIFIED ??? Because, if not, WHAT IF HE AIN'T ELIGIBLE ? What if indeed...
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Take the new Musings Poll asking if we should expect Obama to be constitutionally eligible to be our next President

Should Obama be constitutionally eligible to be president, and if not, should an exception be made to allow him to be president ?
Yes, no exception
Yes, make exception
No, yes make exception
Who cares
  
Never Forget Jacks Musings
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Big changes at Shea Stadium, be sure and check the Shea Stadium construction page

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Please help support an old colleague of ours who has MS. Join Dls support Team 10 for the Cranford, NJ MS Walk 2009. The walk is on 4/19/09, so there's plenty of time to offer your support or make a contribution. Good luck DL ....

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I did some work on our fish tank the other day and caused major problems. The betas need to be separated, so I have this plexiglass partition. I had small holes to allow for water to filter better, but it wasn't good enough. So, I made the holes larger. Makes sense enough right ? Well these idiots poked their heads through the holes and 2 of them got into a nasty fight (they are Siamese Fighting fish). Sky beat the crap out of Red. Sky got banged up good too, so Ro took him out. I came home, added a screen to one of the partitions, and while I was working on it, Not Pinky attempted to go through one of the holes and got himself lodged in the opening. Well, he got all cut up, was stuck for a while as I tried to help him get through. He couldn't go backwards, or I would have scaled him. Here are pics of this nitwit stuck and all bloodied. It's been a few days, and he still hasn't eaten properly.... more to come, I'm sure

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Even NASA is concerned about 2012 solar activity, and the problems it might cause.

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Our condolences go out to our dear friend BM and his family. BMs mom just passed away, and we offer our support and love during this most difficult period.

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This from the Big Guy in Tampa, WFP. Help sponsor an executive. Times are tough, and this ad begs you to help an executive near you. Please help Wayne maintain his lifestyle and keep his weekends in Aruba and expensive mistress.

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Checkout the Series Updates now available.

My Blog and Postings

Family and Friends photos

My Photography and Collage material

Shea Stadium construction page

PEZ Collection photographs @Flickr

Polling @ the Musings

Jack's JibJab videos

Have something to say ? email me at

1/7/09
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What a great ceremony today for the NYPD Cadet Corps graduation @Flickr. Joe looked so handsome, and made us very proud. Commissioner Ray Kelly gave a very poignant speech, and congratulated them as they prepare to enter the Police Academy next week. He recalled how he began his distinguished career as a Cadet Corp member and was very gracious as he stood for pictures with all the graduates. Rosanne even managed to tell him how much she likes his son Greg Kelly from FOX5. Commissioner Kelly and Mayor Bloomberg will be swearing Joe and the other recruits in next Wednesday, so that's Joe's official start date as a New York City Police Officer. WOW !!! Afterwards Joe showed us the office he was working in. It is called DCPI and was the Public Information office. All the folks there commended Joe on his work performance, and congratulated me and Ro on the fine young man we raised. They said they will miss Joe a lot, he did great work for them. They were very sincere. Congratulations Joe, we Love You very much, and are very proud of you. You are a remarkable young man, and we can't express enough our pride in you. Here are my standard pics of Joe's NYPD Cadet Corps graduation.

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The Supreme Court is scheduled to review Barry's eligibility again this Friday. Take the new Musings Poll asking if we should expect Obama to be constitutionally eligible to be our next President

Should Obama be constitutionally eligible to be president, and if not, should an exception be made to allow him to be president ?
Yes, no exception
Yes, make exception
No, yes make exception
Who cares
  
Never Forget Jacks Musings

1/6/09
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Our son Joe graduates the NYPD Cadet Corps tomorrow. Here's how he looked when he started last January. Next week he gets sworn into the NYPD Police Academy. We are so proud of you son. Good Luck and congratulations. We Love You !!! More pics tomorrow, of course...

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It's looks like Jack Jr is 'experimenting'. Oh, to be young again ...

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Here's an article from the Arab perspective. In the US, Gaza is a different war - By Habib Battah
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Now, I got a heart to, so when I read it you tend to say, gee, what's gives here. But, hey, as they say, it's all about context and perspective. I try to keep things simple in my life. So, I begin very simply. I don't recall EVER reading a story about how an Israeli boy or girl, strapped a bomb to themselves, went into an Arab market, or bus and blew themselves the fuck up. I don't recall reading how the Israeli army was firing mortar rounds from the 2nd floor window of an elementary school, while class is in session in all the other rooms. Is it part of the Jew school curriculum to call Arabs dogs, pigs, and scum ? who should be killed, raped and maimed wherever they shall be ? If someone on my block was storing weapons, bombs, torture rooms, I would call the authorities, not look the other way. I'd also move the fuck out too, so please. Enough of the dead Arab children and women. Start out with stopping the rockets, TALK to one another, spend your money (heck our fucking money and the Israeli money) on food, medicine, plane tickets out, whatever, just stop fighting. No one is fooled. You can't intimidate everyone forever. People are getting tired of your stories, as sad as they are. You created this mess and brought it upon yourselves. Grow some balls and either stand up to the terrorists within your own community, move out, or shut the fuck up. As Golda Meir said, “We will have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us”.

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I also find it interesting, amusing and sad that all of the HAMAS leaders are in hiding. And when they do come out of their rat holes, they have masks covering their faces. There was a time, when to be called a leader, you had to actually LEAD, be out front, set an example. Fucking cowards !!!

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Here's another plan of mine. How many families can there be in Gaza ? 250-300 thousand ? Identify the regular people, pack them up, move them into brand new homes, on their own town/farm environment, give them $100,000 and allow them to start a new life. It has to be cheaper for the planet and every country to set them up and let them grow than to try and have them fight over fucking sand. Ask them and I bet they'd agree. Shit, move them to Montana and Nebraska. They'll do just fine in our country and they won't be looking to kill each other and all the Jews. Move Israel someplace else, then put a big fence around the Israel/Palestine region and seal it off with signs that say DO NOT ENTER - POISON LAND - Enough already

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For all of you who waited, here is Dennis Prager's When a woman isn't in the mood - Part 2

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And in case you missed it - When a woman isn't in the mood, Part 1

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The Bank gets more bad news that's embarrassing. This stupid bastard from Buffalo is in deep doo-doo.

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Some interesting articles regarding the current Obama eligibility issues buzzing around still...
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http://papundits.wordpress.com/2008/12/07/exclusive-photo-showing-infant-obama-in-kenya-found/

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http://drorly.blogspot.com/2009/01/two-reasons-why-obama-will-neither.html

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http://usatodayadforobamarecordsextendedpost.blogspot.com/2009/01/broe-v-reed-reply-to-sos-wnd-reports.html

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The Big Guy, WFP from Tampa way, sends in this years Darwin Award winners. The good ones were :

  1.  When his 38-caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Long Beach , California , would-be robber James Elliot did something that can only inspire wonder. He peered down the barrel and tried the trigger again. This time it worked. And now, the honorable mentions

  2. The chef at a hotel in Switzerland lost a finger in a meat-cutting machine and, after a little shopping around, submitted a claim to his insurance company. The company expecting negligence sent out one of its men to have a look for himself. He tried the machine and he also lost a finger. The chef's claim was approved.

  3. A man who shoveled snow for an hour to clear a space for his car during a blizzard in Chicago returned with his vehicle to find a woman had taken the space. Understandably, he shot her. (I hope her name was Maria Lopez ...)

1/5/09
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I think I forgot to mention it was Sparky's birthday last week. Happy Birthday boy ....

1/4/09
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With the year I had, I agree with this NY Post front page. Let's hope that 2009 is better.

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My brudder stopped over New Years Eve waiting to pickup the Vinman from the airport. Dick Clark still helps us ring in the New Year, and he does pretty good, all things considered.

1/1/09
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Welcome to 2009. Hope you enjoyed your celebration and welcomed 2009 nicely.

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We received a Christmas Aloha from our friends in Hawaii, DM and FC. You guys look great. Hang loose !!!

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We took Frank's bandages off last night. Things look well, but he still has pain and can't really put pressure on the leg yet. The surgery marks looks small enough to blend in once healed.

 

 

 

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