Book Review: Marching Toward Hell by Michael Scheuer

Book Review: Marching Toward Hell by Michael Scheuer

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Book Review: Marching Toward Hell Author: Michael Scheurer Analysis: The book is all about the history of USA  war with radical Muslim warriors. Patriotic to the core and is the author’s supreme measure for all things. Brutal exploration of the subject giving no respect to anyone in and out of power. Honest intent which is well delivered. Insightful in a host of ways especially the author’s analysis of our problems fighting this war. Compelling read because as one turns each…

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Wine Recommendation – Inheritance 2006 Petite Sirah

Wine Recommendation – Inheritance 2006 Petite Sirah

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We tend to buy wine at Trader Joe’s.  We now make it a practice to ask one of the knowledgeable clerks what wine must we take home, their top pick.  January 10th we visited the Brea, California store and asked this question.  The clerk told us that his pick was Inheritance, a Petite Sirah.  The year was 2006 and was selling one penny shy of twelve dollars.  We had this wine while watching the football payoffs.  The host of the…

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CSU Chancellor’s Memo 1-9-09 And Comments.

CSU Chancellor’s Memo 1-9-09 And Comments.

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Charles B. Reed, Chancellor for the California State University system sent out a memo, 1-9-09, titled “Cost Saving Measures and Budget Update”.    The e-mail reminds the reader of the simply awful financial situation the people of California face which has impacted the CSU system.  The Chancellor describes the cost cutting efforts of his office: Travel restrictions for employees. Cancellation of all non-critical equipment and supply purchases Hiring freeze on all positions except those essential to the operation of the university….

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2008 – Family and Friends Holiday Shopping Errors and Problems

2008 – Family and Friends Holiday Shopping Errors and Problems

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(Previously posted on News page) This is a personalized accounting of holiday purchases that did not go so well.  As time goes on and our family and friends encounter any shopping problems, they will be posted here. 11/29/08: Daughter purchased a World of Warcraft Game Card at Target.  The game card pays for 60 days of WOW playing on the Internet, a subscription fee, and sells for $29.99.  The package was sealed properly but when she opened it up –…

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President Johnson and President Elect Obama

President Johnson and President Elect Obama

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January 4th CSPAN ran an interview of a author by the name of Robert Caro.  (http://www.robertcaro.com/ )  Mr. Caro described how he was reading the correspondence of former President Linden Johnson when he was a junior senator as part of his research.  The notes read deferential toward any congressional committee chairman that Johnson needed to deal with.   Then, all of a sudden, the tone of the correspondence changed.  Instead of Johnson asking a certain senator for a moment of this…

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Zanzibar Café, Pacific Beach part of San Diego

Zanzibar Café, Pacific Beach part of San Diego

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Zanzibar Café Pacific Beach of San Diego 976 Garnet Ave. San Diego, Calif.  92109 Phone: 858-272-4726 Web site: www.zanzibarcafe.com Reviewed 8-6-08 for breakfast. Food: A Menu: B+ Service: self serve Ambiance: C+ Restrooms: C This restaurant is for breakfast and lunch only. The menu costs range for breakfast of between $2.25 for a toasted bagel with plain cream cheese and $9.95 for egg specialties. The menu ranges in cost between  $3.50 and $9.95 for lunch. My wife thought the inside…

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E-Trade Review

E-Trade Review

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E-Trade.   We do not recommend this company.  If you’re a day trader, you might look at this company.  For the small investor and anyone who wishes to buy and hold stocks for the long run, do NOT consider this company.  They charge extremely high inactivity  fees that will diminish your investments over time.  Our experience was the fees to be $40 each quarter for a yearly total of $160 if one fails to make a trade within an allocated…

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The compass of life

The compass of life

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Zhenren: Can you explain the compass of life with more detail Selene: Each person possess a compass.  The compass is not a compass you hold in your hand but a process of bringing together a lot of intellectual components to make a good mind decision.  Some personal compasses are better in one person than another.  A good compass necessitates intellect so you can think about all the possibilities and reason out options.  A good compass comes from life experience to…

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Business / Vendor Reviews

Business / Vendor Reviews

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A B Batteries America Terrific selection of batteries. The web site is old looking and ugly; they use Microsoft Front Page which tells me their level of sophistication. I can NOT recommend this vendor for the following reasons. I had to call for a tracking number for my order. I specified three days shipping on their web site but sent the item ground. The items came after I needed them. I wrote an e-mail to ask what was going on…

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