Category Archives: News

In the news

Another gem this week from Harper’s Weekly update .  I hadn’t heard this story until now.  What a tool.  Lots of other interesting tidbits in there.  Read it.  Now.  And every week.

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newsworthy

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Stuff online

I’ve been receiving Harper’s weekly review email for some time now and really like the weekly roundup of world news with that special Harper’s tone to it.  Here’s this week’s.  I may start sharing these more often. Went to enjoy … Continue reading

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In brief

It was actually this article that prompted me to post this morning.  It’s fascinating to me that there are still pockets of human beings in the world who don’t know a thing about electricity, running water, cell phones, and the … Continue reading

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What do you think?

The headline is Burger King profits up 21 percent. So my question is: Is it due to to high food prices or obese America? Here is the link to the article (which I have yet to read): Burger King Profits … Continue reading

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Shaking

I think Reno is known for it’s unstable weather. One day it is 80 and the next day it snows. The wind can be pretty intense. It is just something that I have come to accept and love about Reno. … Continue reading

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Spring in Reno

Apocalyptic windstorms and snow on the tulips.  Welcome to Spring in Reno. Bonus this morning: a little earthquake

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Downs and ups

Wanted to post this yesterday when, it seemed, the world was so full of bad things I felt compelled to document it.  Things aren’t as bad right now ~ I’m on the back deck with a cold hefeweizen, thinking about … Continue reading

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Linkdump mostly

I’ve been meaning to post here but lack of anything particularly interesting or time to post has hindered me. So without further delay, I present today’s Marc mind- and link-dump, gathered from my usual ponderings and roamings about the web: … Continue reading

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Finally, an update

Yes, it’s time again for Marc to take to the keyboard, whine about how busy he is and never gets around to updating this site, and tosses up a handful of new pictures for your viewing pleasure.  First, a fun … Continue reading

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