Monthly Archives: June 2012

Historic war plane lands in Connecticut

Posted on June 11, 2012 by On the North River

And a nice supporting piece… goto Warbird Pinups!!

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Doug: from the pages of Foreign Policy.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Doug

President of Estonia goes ballistic on Paul Krugman Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves — the “Dean of the Balts” — is not happy about a blog post Paul Krugman put up today snarking on the country’s newfound status as the … Continue reading →

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“Swatting” is related to my earlier posts on Caller ID spoofing. Updated Feb 2013.

Posted on June 10, 2012 by On the North River

It’s not just telemarketers anymore. I’ve, previously,  written some annoyed posts about the new wave of telemarketing and political phone calls that have bogus or deceptive Caller ID names and numbers. Today in the news are stories making the rounds … Continue reading →

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Flag Day

Posted on June 10, 2012 by On the North River

Flag Day in United States Flag Day is annually held on June 14 to honor the United States flag. Local names Name Language Flag Day English Día de la Bandera Spanish Flag Day 2012 Thursday, June 14, 2012 Flag Day … Continue reading →

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Paddling inbetween the thunderstorms.

Posted on June 8, 2012 by On the North River

Anyone notice that I haven’t had any photos from my kayaking excursions lately? An aggregation of the pinched nerve in the neck left my right arm very weak…how weak?  If I went paddling, I could only go in circles.

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Walker Wins

Posted on June 6, 2012 by On the North River

Whoopee! Walker Wins!!! Mr. Walker had 53% of the vote to 46% for his opponent, Tom Barrett, the Democratic mayor of Milwaukee, with 99% of the state’s precincts reporting. Turnout was heavy across the state. Did tea party put Scott … Continue reading →

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Doug: Kagemu en Paris

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Doug

Kagemu en París This is Entertainment………… at its best ! You ‘ll Love It …Enjoy. Doug

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Doug: Incredible Piece of Aviation History UPDATE 500th post!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Doug

This just in……………Doug. This is a video of the first US jet, way back in October 1942. It is a classic piece of film I certainly never knew existed. I wasn’t even aware that America HAD a jet that early … Continue reading →

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Doug: He Calls Himself a Nutrition Expert? • Investigating “Cancer Phobia” • New Breast Cancer Treatment Paradigm from FDA

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Doug

You may want to sign up for their daily dispatch. We find them to be a diamond in the ruff. Doug June 5, 2012 He Calls Himself a Nutrition Expert? • Investigating “Cancer Phobia” • New Breast Cancer Treatment Paradigm … Continue reading →

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Made in China or Such a Deal I have for You.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by On the North River

European Project Trips China Builder A modest highway through Polish potato fields proved to be too much for one of China’s biggest builders. At one meeting, the Chinese ambassador, according to one witness, promised Covec would fulfill its obligation for … Continue reading →

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