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Here’s an article on the resale value of the Toyota Prius. I think here’s an opportunity to stay in new cars for awhile now. All we have to do is order a new Prius and sell our old one at or above the dealer price!

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/supply-and-dema.html

http://fakingsmart.com/

“…Official website for the Faking Smart! in Corporate America… the revolutionary new book that tells you how to get from an entry level, cubicle-based job to the position of VP in eight easy weeks! ” - Karl Wolfbrooks Ager

Capt. Eric Maresh of the Hill AFB is a bioenvironmental engineer with the US Air Force and a high school friend of mine. I found a great article on his exploits in these troubling times.

The story can be found here:
High marks for base H2O supply

“We are held to EPA’s and Utah’s strict drinking water standards,” Captain Maresh said.

By Tech Editor Jean

What are all these blue things I keep hearing people talking about? There are a lot of things that are either blue this or blue that. Take for instance the blue-tooth technology and things of this nature. What is that anyway? Does it magically help do the taxes? Does it take the dog for a walk around the block? Then what good could it possibly be? Then there is Blue-Ray? Ok, at least I have got some idea what this is. But why even have it? Why would you want to replace the DVD player that’s been around 10 years tops? We just got a DVD player a few years ago and it works perfectly fine. DVD’s color and picture are just fine for me. And what about the-Blue-Man Group? What’s that all about anyway. Are those guys nuts or what? Ok, I give up, I have no idea.

You know, there’s a lot of people out there offering to be this or that for you. They need some kind of structured forum for which to state their case. Sorry AJ, I need to get a life sometimes, but this is what makes it sooo sweet.

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I wanted to try posting a YouTube video and see how it worked. So I’m going to try posting one I came across recently. This one is funny.

The highly anticipated annual Yakesh Family Reunion was announced amid rampant speculation on it’s rumored time and location. Insiders have long thought the most probable date of the get together would be the week after Independence Day, July 4th, but the confirmation that it would be held on Saturday July 8th came just days ago. The official announcement was released to a limited audience by the reigning matriarch of the clan, Ramona Z., who by all accounts is committed to keeping the reunion at her brother “Bob’s”, near Cornell Lake, Wisconsin. Charcoal Chicken will be served at 1:30 PM as the main dish, putting to rest a long standing rumor that the main course would be something other than chicken this year. A lottery drawing for prizes will be held during the event which continues a very successful prior year’s drawing, in which such things as cranberry wine and an assortment of 3M utility tapes were given out. It was also announced that a particular family member, Roger A., and his wife Gloria from Alaska would be in attendance. Roger is generally known for his overall likeability and vast knowledge of outdoor activities. The tight knit Yakesh community was clearly pleased with this latest news release and showed signs that this year marks a clear trend towards better reunions.

“I’m stoked, this year’s bash is going to be a blast!”, said Maddy A., “Last year we threw water balloons at each other. My stinky old boy threw one at my cousin Rosalind and got her pretty good!”

A donation box will be placed out for attendees to “drop in” anything they wish “to help defray expenses” for the annual reunion. “The financial accountability of the group remains in good standing.” said Ramona, “… but we still need to pay for the chicken, plates, cups, utensils, napkins, etc.” Ramona also remarked that a sacred family relic, the Grandmother’s Christmas tree, was missing and that if anyone had it, they should bring it to the reunion and not to fear retribution. Despite the overall welcoming praise, a few disappointed family members complained following the news that this year will be no different and they will have to bring their own drinks to the event.

A link to the original facsimile of the reunion announcement can be found here.