Author Archives: Alaska

Flippin’ Burgers — Cali Workforce Field Observations

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Alaska

Our local Nations Giant Burger franchise was staffed, for as long as I can remember, exclusively with Mexican and Mexican-American women. Food was great, too. Then two years ago, they pretty much vanished, replaced by older white women who, well, … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day, Death is Life Edition

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Alaska

“Every day at work I declare people dead. They have no signs of life, no heartbeat, no brain activity. I sign a piece of paper knowing in my heart that they are not actually dead. I could, right then and … Continue reading →

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Why I Never Ran for Public Office

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Alaska

…nor shall I ever. As a yute, I was a political junkie of the highest water. When that Cable TV came to our town I clicked right past MTV and Madonna to C-SPAN and stayed there, with occasional digressions. I … Continue reading →

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Dang-y Dangy Dang Dang-y Dangy Dang

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Alaska

Can’t get Inna’s “In Your Eyes” out of my head these days. As with much Romanian-export-pop-tart material, I’m convinced the lyrics are meant to be ignored. But the chorus just makes me laugh. Crank it! Okay, okay, as a palate-cleanser, … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: Germ Theory of Liberty Edition

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Alaska

…[M]alaria and hookworm… had turned generations of Southerners into “anemic, weak, and unproductive children and adults.” Not surprisingly, Thornhill believes that the collectivism of the old South—the adherence to tradition, ethnocentrism, and suspicion of outsiders that marked his childhood—stemmed from … Continue reading →

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Fun With Your Garbage

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Alaska

Here’s a novel way to pack it up, for attention-seeking types:

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View From The Retreat

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Alaska

Ah, California Pines. No, not that California Pines! Although I’m sure some preppers swallowed that bait. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Social Media Means The Death of Personal Identity

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Alaska

Lots to chew on in this delicious rant. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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But that’s Not Fair!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Alaska

Natural human variations can lead to some fascinating results: for example, one single family in Africa vs. all of China. Larger lessons left as an exercise for the reader. Warning: may lead to some unexpected logical paths. – Posted using … Continue reading →

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ODramacare In Real Life

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Alaska

Not for the first time am I happy I am not sharing this young man’s experiences. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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