Monthly Archives: September 2008

Ike: Part 3

Posted on September 15, 2008 by jhbutcher

Imagine, for a moment, if everybody in Houston had an electric car.

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Ike: Part 2

Posted on September 15, 2008 by jhbutcher

Power is still out at the Butcher estate, but at least the water is running again. I’m writing this at work, where we have a generator. As does, apparently, the Marriott across the street. What’s interesting about the aftermath of … Continue reading →

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Ike: part 1

Posted on September 12, 2008 by jhbutcher

Wow, the water is already coming over the Seawall, which is something like 15 feet high, in Galveston. And the hurricane is only going to get closer. That’s the thing about this storm – apparently the “category 2″ measurement only … Continue reading →

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Dallas schools’ interesting new policy

Posted on September 10, 2008 by jhbutcher

Read this frightening story in the Dallas Morning News about the Dallas Independent School District’s new grading policy. “But Dr. Hinojosa [the Superintendent] asked teachers and parents to consider that in the long run the rules will help more students … Continue reading →

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Barack makes a funny?

Posted on September 9, 2008 by jhbutcher

No. But this is a funny video about the Obama ABC interview – you know, the one with the “Muslim” slip up. It’s a joke people.

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Sarah Palin Conspiracy Theories

Posted on September 9, 2008 by jhbutcher

Which rumor will come out next about Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin? Place your bets now! Sarah Palin is actually the secret love child of Barry Goldwater One of Sarah’s parents was the second gunman on the grassy knoll … Continue reading →

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Raiding Pakistan

Posted on September 9, 2008 by jhbutcher

The U.S. Military is making more raids into Pakistan – from the New York Sun

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Chicago Community Organizing

Posted on September 8, 2008 by jhbutcher

An interesting story from National Review about what Barack Obama actually spent his time doing as a community organizer in Chicago.

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But I swear, it’s not my porn!

Posted on September 7, 2008 by jhbutcher

Why is the internet so slow? Well according to Slate, “A mere 5 percent of their customers are using around 50 percent of the bandwidth—sometimes more during peak hours.” Here’s the article.

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The Wisdom of Dilbert

Posted on September 6, 2008 by jhbutcher

Best quote I’ve heard today, from the old Dilbert TV show: Dilbert: What makes you qualified to be a reporter? Dogbert: I’m willing to violate anyone’s privacy for my personal gain and then claim with a straight face that “the … Continue reading →

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