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[?]Submitted by Stamp Collecting Round-Up Blog
Maryland’s Frederick News-Post reports, “Some people use books to record history… Bill Wells uses envelopes.”
His philatelic covers have traveled the world. They have been signed by former Vice President Walter Mondale, former President Bill Clinton and several military leaders.
Wells, 88, has been a stamp collector since […]
The “Stamp Collecting Blog”
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[?]Submitted by Stamp Collecting Round-Up Blog
Keijo Kortelainen is the “casual stamp collector” behind all the stories on the Stamp Collecting Blog.
The 30-something is “a family man, small business owner (in B2B consulting & training services) and above all, a stamp collector, from Sumiainen, Finland,” according to his bio.
Keijo started the Stamp […]
Picture Gallery
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[?]Submitted by Akphilately Blog
Belgium, 13 November 1965.
The 6f from the set marking the death centenary of King Leopold I. The stamp design is based upon the 1f value from the 1865 set with the King’s portrait.
Printed in recess, engraved by De Bast.
Intrade Odds for Positive Q3 GDP Growth: 73%
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
From only 25% in early March, the Intrade odds for positive U.S. real GDP growth in the third quarter 2009 is now at 73% (see chart above, click to enlarge).
South Shore Resources Inc. Wraps Up 2009 Fergus Truck Show Garnering Attention of Media & Trucking Industry Professionals
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[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS and CAICOS — (Marketwire) — 07/27/09 — South Shore Resources Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SSHO) (FRANKFURT: SXB) (WKN: A0LD9H) is pleased to announce that it has exhibited, demonstrated and showcased the full range of what the HyProStar Series of Hydrogen Generating Modules has to offer at the 2009 Fergus […]
Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on July 27, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Ducimus Plinius
Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on July 27, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00
Over […]
Tuesday Ride 7/28
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[?]Submitted by redstone underground
We’re going up the road to do the N Sheep/Coulson Loop. Great climbing, great descending. Sweet! 5:30 at the bike shop.
Mountain Climbers Need Core Strength And Endurance
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[?]Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
What mountain climbers need most is massive amounts of core strength and muscle endurance….so says my friends Brian and Jackie, who just finished successfully climbing to the summit of Mt. Ranier! I’m not going to argue with them! I’m impressed—congrats, you two!
All movement begins with the […]
Losing Water Weight vs. Burning Body Fat
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[?]Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
So, are you losing water weight or burning body fat and losing weight? When you gain weight without exercise, the weight gain is usually fat and water retention. One big cause of water retention is too much salt consumption (sodium). If you eat many processed foods […]
Guest Post: Snow a delightful children’s book reviewed by Sarah of Pussreboots
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[?]Submitted by The Thin Red Line
Snow is written and illustrated by Caldecott winning children’s illustrator Uri Shulevitz. It tells the story in mostly pictures of a town surprised by an expected December snow. Although all the adults predict the snow won’t stick the illustrations show just the opposite. The little […]
How Norton Antivirus Sucks?
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[?]Submitted by unsettling economics
I just got back from a trip, where I got hit with the Virtuemonde virus. Norton never even picked it up. When I contacted Norton, they told me that they would escalate the problem, which I learnt meant paying Norton $99 to fix it.
Fortunately, Malwarebytes, along with Spybot, […]
Three Pictures: China’s Exchange Rate and Trade Balances
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[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
There’s plenty of commentary on the ongoing China-US Strategic Economic Dialog, from the Economist [1], Reuters [2], [3], and Bloomberg [4] [5]. Here are three pictures to place some of the issues in perspective.
My first observation is while the nominal USD/CNY had stabilized in recent months, the exchange rate […]
CA Real Estate Recovery: 10th Consecutive Month of Sales Gains, Fourth Month of Rising Prices
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
LOS ANGELES (July 27) — June home sales increased 20.1% in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 26.4%, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) reported today.
“Many first-time buyers, especially those who were previously priced out of […]
Bailout! A New Merle Hazard Song
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[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
My day is always happy when Merle Hazard releases a new song. (Hat tip to Calculated Risk.) Here’s his latest, Bailout:
You can find more at www.MerleHazard.com. My favorite is “Inflation or Deflation.”
Business Loans Continue to Decline–But Due to a Credit Crunch?
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[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
Bank loans to businesses for commercial and industrial (C&I) purposes continue to decline. That by itself does not prove that we are in a credit crunch.
Credit crunch definition: “When credit is rationed by non-price means in a way not typical for that type of credit at […]
2010 Roush, Yates Lineups Taking Shape
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[?]Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Yates Racing co-owner Max Jones says he plans to run at least two full-time cars next season, including the #98 Ford with driver Paul Menard and Menards sponsorship. Jones discounted reports that Menard might race elsewhere in 2010, saying that a deal is in place to retain […]
Meet the Rocketman!
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[?]Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
I caught this on my local radio station WZZO today, I’m sure some of you know about this already but I figured I’d post for the rest of you like me that didn’t know about it.
Ryan Newman, aka the Rocketman will be signing autographs in […]
Ryan Newman Indianapolis Race Report
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[?]Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
For Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Haas Automation/U.S. Army team, track position and tire issues proved to be the biggest challenges in Sunday’s 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Both proved to be insurmountable as […]
Ryan Newman Finishes 14th At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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[?]Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
You can keep up with my in race reports following Ryan Newman at my Twitter account. I am @ryannewmaninfo.
Ryan Newman started today’s race in 17th and 7th in the points position.
He finished the Allstate 400 At The Brickyard in 14th and 7th in the points.
At […]
Jimmie Johnson Wins Indianapolis, Montoya Has Dominant Car But Speeds On Pit Road
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[?] Submitted by RACING NEWS DIGEST
Jimmie Johnson was the driver kissing the bricks at The Brickyard this evening after winning the Allstate 400 At The Brickyard. This is Jimmie Johnson’s 3rd win and first driver ever to do it back to back.
Jimmie Johnson held off a hard driving Mark Martin for the […]
Pan and Satyrs
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[?]Submitted by Gurney Journey
Today we start our week-long workshop on creature design at the Woodstock School of Art.
We’re going to create the most famous satyr, Pan, based on studies of a human and goat model, some skulls, and other props.
Here’s some background info about the creature we’ll be trying to bring […]
Queen Of Toomuch
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[?]Submitted by BRENDA YORK’S PAINTING A DAY
8×6″ oil on canvas, $125
Wondering where I’ve been? Wish I could report something spectacular like two lazy weeks in Tahiti…but NO. I’ve been right here doing my should-be-perfected-by-now summer juggling act. Kids, dogs, family, work–the usual. And all the while trying to squeeze in painting […]
Top Ten List
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[?]Submitted by Art Blog By Bob
I’ll be back from hiatus shortly in some form. Thanks for continuing to visit and comment while I’m getting back in the swing of things.
I was shocked (in a good way) by the number of people who continued to visit here despite the lack of new […]
“Creek Retreat X” ~ 24″ x 20″ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom
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[?]Submitted by A Painting for You!
There’s no doubt… I love autumn. And I love the country, trees, and bodies of water. Creeks seem to me to be a more intimate, less populated place to go and enjoy nature. Maybe because they are more convenient and plentiful here in the midwest. Enjoy!
“This […]
“Home in Tuscany” ~ 16″x20″ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Garden Flower Landscapes by Connie Tom
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[?]Submitted by A Painting for You!
I can’t imagine being surrounded with this much beauty, serenity, set on a hill so you can see miles of scenery and a view of the water from your house. The quietness, solitude, and peace…. now that’s me! ~ Enjoy!
“One thing have I desired of the […]
