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The not guilty verdict is disturbing on so many levels.  But it really seems to say volumes about the intellectual condition of our people.  People, the reason for a jury to to make sure we do the right thing.  Use … Continue reading →

It’s Field Day!  The second most wonderful time of the year when the field day aardvark leaves new radio equipment and other surprises for all the good little radio operators up on the roof or at the base of the … Continue reading →

At work there are two “energy star” appliances in my work space.  There is a big printer and also a copier.  The idea is most of the time they are in a standby mode so they save energy by not … Continue reading →

In the 80’s electronic devices were repairable.  The only reason not to repair was if the device was obsolete and no longer needed.  Given enough time old junk turns into valuable antiques.  I remember Dad kicking himself for discarding a … Continue reading →

Joe was awarded the rank of Eagle this weekend by Troop 42, White Lake, Michigan.  http://www.glcscouting.org/advancement/PastEagles/2010.html In Troop 42 the boys cook and invite the adult leaders as guests for meals.  Fuel is wood or charcoal, no gas stoves except … Continue reading →

  Joe is selling the old Catyak.  Great boat for kids to learn on.  Will not capsize.  Hull is made of a tough polymer material much more durable than fibreglass. Does not point well.  In heavy weather it needs more … Continue reading →

Mr Tom DuByne, taught high school chemistry  and physics at Haslett High for 40 years and has passed away at the age of 74 on 2 June, 2011. He was very professional,  very smooth teaching style.  Always had a full … Continue reading →

Owen Brucker Abbey served in the US Navy with the Seabees (Electricians Mate) during WWII.  In his 1943 Bluejackets Manual he recorded his unit as 140 NCBN PLT3 CO “B”.     Bootcamp was in Great Lakes. Then combat training … Continue reading →

I missed it! Towel day is a holiday to honor the author of the “The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy”  Douglas Adams, a guy who really knew where his towel was. May 25th was towel day.  http://towelday.org/ On towel day … Continue reading →