Author: Baedon
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The Star Wars — Dune Connection
Lucas has often acknowledged Dune as an inspiration. In early drafts of the Star Wars script the influence was much more obvious – the story was full of feudalistic Houses and dictums, and the treasure the Princess was guarding wasn’t the Death Star plans, but a shipment of “aura spice.” The final version of Star…
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Technology’s Impact on Families
For my family, meaning my older half-siblings and their kids, are mostly scattered all over the country. We have found that social networks like Facebook have allowed us to reconnect and interact with each other. Most of these people I have not seen for nearly 15 years. So, to me it is a very positive…
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Interesting hypothesis
Mr. Sitchin had some rather interesting ideas about the early history of our planet. The idea that humans are here because of Aliens seems a little out there, but still could be possible. What he points out about religious writings of the Sumerians and Hebrews makes sense. Who knows, it might have happened. in reference…
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Some great non-alcohol drinks…
I have been trying to find a good Virgin Mojito, I might have found one. Amplify’d from www.csmonitor.com Virgin Mojito Serves 12 3 bunches of mint leaves (about 20 leaves per bunch)1-1/2 cups fresh lime juice3/4 cup simple syrup (see recipe above)48 ounces chilled ginger aleLime slices, for garnish With a mortar and pestle, gently…
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Honey, fire up the outboard, I’m tired of the neighborhood.
Image via WikipediaThe Seasteading Institue, whose goal is to establish permanent, autonomous ocean communities to enable experimentation and innovation with diverse social, political, and legal systems, stated Tuesday that they might be able to accomplish their goal in as little as three years. Related articles FastForward Radio — Our Future at Sea (speculist.com) Create a…
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10 Reasons Why Gay Marriage Should Not Be Allowed
01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. If it does not make children, it can’t be natural and therefor, can’t be allowed. 02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.…
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Christmas Memories
This time of year always stirs up memories of my childhood.One Christmas, I was given a Coast King 10-Speed bike. This was a great gift, except one thing. We had over three feet of snow on the ground. Kind of hard to get the hang of a new bike when you could not even ride…
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Some Wisdom
knowing others is intelligence knowing yourself is true wisdom mastering others is strength mastering yourself is true power if you realize that you have enough you are truly rich tao te ching @ mattpaul.org
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Home of the Throwed Roll
Escape to Lambert’s Cafe for massive portions, flying rolls, and a taste of down-home comfort. Trust me, it’s worth the wait—and the nap after!