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About On the North River

Forty years toiled in the Tel-com industry, married for 36 years widowed at sixty-one. Ten years in a relationship with a woman until her death. Was a Tea Party supporter. Today a follower of the Last American President to be honestly elected, Donald J. Trump. Recently had Ancestry.com tell me I'm Swedish, not Danish. I may need to change my avatar.

“Red Tails” Skip it.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by On the North River

Red Tails and Tall Tales …Does it matter that the 1995 movie is largely a Hollywood production based on now-discredited lies such as the “never losing a bomber” myth? Not really. Only a Tuskegee Airmen Denier—basically the equivalent of a … Continue reading →

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Old photos, dim shadows.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by On the North River

As I have mentioned before, the only trace of any photos I took before August of 2004 are mostly copies of photos I printed and gave to friends or that I did for some of the charities I shot pictures … Continue reading →

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Why is the Concordia on its starboard side?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by On the North River

Costa Concordia: investigators probe role of young Moldovan woman on cruise ship Adding to the mystery, she was reportedly not on the official list of passengers and crews. The Telegraph of London has had the best coverage, though I still … Continue reading →

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Nigel Farage Jan 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by On the North River

Video: UKIP Leader Nigel Farage first speech to new President Schultz Jan, 2012

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SOPA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by On the North River

A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. Boston reacts to Wikipedia’s protest blackout By Dan O’Brien Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Updated 1 hour ago Like it or not, you’re going old school today. The Web’s go-to information site, … Continue reading →

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Visit some friends.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by On the North River

The Original Green Movement MissRed copied this from a friend… Checking out at the supermarket recently, the young cashier suggested I should bring my own carrier bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. I apologised and explained, “We … Continue reading →

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Why piss on the Taliban,God sends rain, Huntsman who?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by On the North River

Afghan boy suicide bombers tell how they are brainwashed into believing they will survive The mission was as simple as touching two wires together, the little boy was promised. The resulting blast would obliterate the American infidels – but God … Continue reading →

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Soros Man?, If we’re dumb and win?, Its Israel.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by On the North River

Ron Paul’s Soros Defense Plan It was recently observed that Ron Paul was to the left of Obama on national security and the best evidence for that statement can be found when one year ago Ron Paul joined forces with … Continue reading →

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Tricks and traps, missing workers, dangers of being insuffiently sad.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by On the North River

Retail really below 2006 levels?………….from Rico The reported ‘offishul’ retail sales for Dec 2011 were up 0.1%…BUT…things are actually worse than we are being told. – We are being lied to (again). In the last 20 years, the US population … Continue reading →

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On Photography, Part Two.

Posted on January 12, 2012 by On the North River

I had quite a response to my previous post, “On Photography”, I wonder to what degree that is because everyone has a interest in or experience with photography. A.K.A. “Writing with Light”.  Today, just about 100% of the population over … Continue reading →

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