Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ring Out, Ring In

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

It’s New Year’s Eve! I’m sure there are some who had a wonderful 2010. God bless them. Many more will be happy to see it go. I will not carry fond memories of this year, though perhaps I should. It … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Dr. Billy Taylor

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

I think of Jazz players as royalty in the world of musicians. They are a breed apart – not the best known and far from being the wealthiest, but there is an openness and a level of competence that is … Continue reading →

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Now We’re Cooking!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

It’s prehistoric remains week here at Trail Baboon. Yesterday we considered the ramifications of some ancient teeth uncovered near Tel Aviv that may upend our understanding of who was where, when. Today comes news that our ancient, now extinct near … Continue reading →

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Open Wide!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Here’s a late dispatch from enterprising freelance journalist Bud Buck, who in the best developing tradition of online media, makes his living re-reporting the work of other people. Bud’s note with this piece says he’s “trying a new, ground-breaking, personal … Continue reading →

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Winning The Weather Game

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Big idea guy and self-described “Adventure Capitalist” Spin Williams has been watching the weather for an investment opportunity. I have a feeling he’ll soon be underwriting shovel brigades on the Russian tundra. Here at the meeting that never ends, we’re … Continue reading →

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God Bless Us, Every One!

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

What a relief to wake up and realize that it is Christmas morning and the spirits did it all in one night! We didn’t miss it! Cut to the happy ending! Have you ever had the pleasure of delivering a … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Visit From St. Nick

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Yes, he comes every year. If we’re lucky, this year will be a lot like last year, and the year before and the year before. I know I always expected to find some Silly Putty and Chap Stick in my … Continue reading →

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Hum For Your Health

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

Some recent studies have indicated humming could be a technique to combat chronic sinusitis. What’s the connection? Researchers found that humming apparently increases the flow of air in the sinuses. This was deduced in one study by measuring the amount … Continue reading →

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In This Together

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

As you might have guessed, yesterday’s news coverage of the census totals and the resulting discussion about the migration of power and influence southward and westward has drawn a response from Minnesota’s 9th District Congressman (representing all the water surface … Continue reading →

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Good Weather: “I’m Fed Up”

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

After three straight days of headline news about the worldwide antics of Bad Weather, a frustrated sibling challenged the media, particularly those that cover the family business, to “stop enabling this extreme behavior.” At a hastily called press conference on … Continue reading →

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