Category Archives: News & Politics

Enough Already

Posted on September 30, 2006 by losbrushes

Given the recent ideas being debated and decisions being made in our nation’s capital, I think the bumper sticker I’ve seen many times but again this week is appropriate: If you aren’t completely appalled, you haven’t been paying attention. technorati … Continue reading →

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How Many TVs Does It Take To…

Posted on September 23, 2006 by losbrushes

I saw this article yesterday on CNN.com: Researchers: Homes have more TVs than people According to the article, there are 2.73 TVs per household, while there are only 2.55 people per household. Is it just me, or is there something … Continue reading →

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Memories of Governor Ann

Posted on September 14, 2006 by losbrushes

The year was 1994. I was walking to class at UT during the governor’s race. I noticed that suddenly on a campus of 50,000 students that no one was around me. I then noticed men in dark suits standing around … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2006 by losbrushes

The first time I had ever been to NYC was June 2001, when my husband and I took a trip to NYC, New England, and Montreal. We stayed with my best friend from my childhood while in NYC. He had … Continue reading →

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Are Calories Really the Issue?

Posted on September 7, 2006 by losbrushes

CNN.com recently posted an article about how consumers often underestimate the calories contained in fast food. The point of the study is simple: portion are getting larger, and people don’t quite get the effect of larger portions on calorie intake. … Continue reading →

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Shine On, You Crazy Diamond

Posted on July 11, 2006 by losbrushes

Syd Barrett, original frontman for Pink Floyd, has died. “Astronomy Domine” and “Interstellar Overdrive,” both from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, are two of my personal Pink Floyd favorites. technorati tags: music, death, loss

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