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Archive for September, 2005

Firefox vs IE (Internet Explorer), yet another comparison

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http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=108&tag=nl.e589

An interesting take on security between Firefox and Internet Explorer. I could write an entire book about my opinions on the topic, but since I have not time, I just reference those that have time to write about it!

JetBlue Flight 292

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With so many terrible things going on in the world these days its great when something good such as this brings a smidgen of hope to us all.

Video of the landing

Hurricane Rita 2005

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In light of the latest updates regarding the intensity of hurricane Rita, we will have you all in our prayers this night.

Just moved to Arizona! (too funny)

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Just moved to Arizona! Now this is a state that knows how to live!! Beautiful sunny days and warm balmy evenings. What a place! It is beautiful. I’ve finally found my home. I love it here.
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by Mister Jalopy’s Hoopty Rides

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http://hooptyrides.blogspot.com/

A real “bent out of shape” show stopper!

College Admissions Essay

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I realize this has been around the internet for ages. I also realize that I’ve been around the internet for ages without having run across this essay. Hugh Gallagher wrote this for a national writing contest in 1990 but ended up using for various college applications.

3A. ESSAY: IN ORDER FOR THE ADMISSIONS STAFF OF OUR COLLEGE TO GET TO KNOW YOU, THE APPLICANT, BETTER, WE ASK THAT YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: ARE THERE ANY SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE HAD, OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU HAVE REALIZED, THAT HAVE HELPED TO DEFINE YOU AS A PERSON?
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