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Nasa: Neil Armstrong, First Man to walk on the Moon. (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Doug

Neil Armstrong Buried at Sea: Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls June Hoffman, sister of the late Neil Armstrong and Armstrong’s sons, Eric “Rick” Armstrong, center, and Mark Armstrong look out from the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) as it departs Mayport, … Continue reading →

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Early Color…updated

Posted on October 2, 2012 by On the North River

Nice color, for south of Boston, very early! This article on bike helmets interested me… Another angle on bike helmets Posted In:  Nutrition & Lifestyle Publish Date:  October 1, 2012 An interesting op-ed in The New York Times had ACSH staffers questioning … Continue reading →

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Born on this Day in 1998.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by On the North River

My Niece, and … Google Turns 14 Today, Was Initially Called ‘BackRub’ Apparently today is Google’s 14th birthday. Though the company’s official history makes no mention of September 27, the birthday cake Google Doodle – complete with 14 candles and … Continue reading →

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Proof of the old adage, a broken clock is right twice a day.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by On the North River

GM’s vaunted Volt is on the road to nowhere fast By Editorial Board, Published: September 12 AS A CANDIDATE for president in 2008, Barack Obama set a goal of getting 1 million all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road by 2015. … Continue reading →

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Something has been bothering me. Update: 600th post.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by On the North River

Why that theater? Did Colorado shooter single out Cinemark theater because it banned guns? John Lott So why did the killer pick the Cinemark theater? You might think that it was the one closest to the killer’s apartment. Or, that … Continue reading →

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Maybe only a photographer…

Posted on September 5, 2012 by On the North River

Hilarious Customer Reviews for the Sigma 200-500mm Lens on Amazon Of all the camera lenses offered on Amazon, the $26,000 35-pound giant green Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 probably has the funniest customer reviews and images. Well worth the sacrifice… Some may … Continue reading →

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Explain it to me!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by On the North River

Thank You Clint!

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The little spacecraft that could.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by On the North River

35 years later, Voyager 1 is heading for the stars It’s energy won’t run out until 2020, by then it will be in interstellar space.  Space. Real Space and out of our backyard. Let’s hope the Galactic Overlords don’t mistake … Continue reading →

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Salute4Harry: Soldiers go naked in support of Prince Harry

Posted on September 2, 2012 by On the North River

Raise the Flag? From the hosting Web Site: If you have served or are serving in the military I want to see a naked salute in support of Prince Harry uploaded on this group at some stage this bank holiday … Continue reading →

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Doug: Mr. Scam Man, A Catholic commercial? We Remember!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Doug

An old 40’s tune Dan Roberts recorded this. Let’s see how fast it goes viral. Subject: Mr. Scam Man… This election is about many things, and this commercial says it fairly well… Catholic Church running INCREDIBLE COMMERCIAL!! I’m not of … Continue reading →

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