tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70425372011-04-25T12:28:04.856-06:00Quick bits, from a Nomish perspective.Nomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811572914058185655noreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042537.post-81615344604676439642006-11-26T22:53:00.000-07:002006-11-26T22:58:10.353-07:00

Well, it's been years, literally, since I've posted here. I've moved from Spokane to Missoula. I moved for a great new job at a fantastic company. My children love it here. For me, moving to Monatana was coming home. I grew up here, not in Missoula, but in a small town in Montana. While the place is different, the people are much the same. There is a Monantana mindset that I have been

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This blog is underconstruction until further notice.

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You scored as Nerd Cat. Holy crap, poindexter. Try buying some new specs instead of taping them together. Yeah, Bill Gates made a lot of money, but he's also the devil. You've got a long way to go.Nerd Cat42%Pissed at the World Cat33%Ninja Cat33%Drunk Cat25%Love Machine Cat25%Derranged Cat17%Couch Potato Cat17%Which Absurd Cat are you?created with QuizFarm.comHat tip: Tsykoduk

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You Are a Warrior Soul You're a strong person and sometimes seen as intimidating. You don't give up. You're committed and brave. Truly adventuresome, you are not afraid of going to battle. Extremely protective of loved ones, you root for the underdog. You are picky about details and rigorous in your methods. You also value honesty and fairness a great deal. You can be outspoken,

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and goes and goes and goes. Sadly, most in Washington State should know what I am talking about. While this is a victory for Republicans across the state, it looks like more and more things are going to end up in court. I had hoped it wouldn't end up this way, but I guess sometimes (in politics) people see litigation as the only answer.

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this could be true: Hotlips Houlihan What classic sitcom character are you? brought to you by Quizilla Nah!

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A very thought provoking post from The Questing Cat. You should check it out.

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Naomi The name of Naomi gives you a clever, quick, analytical mind, but you suffer with a great deal of self-consciousness, lack of confidence, and much aloneness because of misunderstandings. Your idealistic and sensitive nature gives you a deep appreciation for the finer things of life and a strong desire to be of service to humanity. There are times when you experience inner turbulence at your

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What Famous Leader Are You?personality tests by similarminds.com

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most likely, still unknown. According to this Dino Rossi won by 42 votes. With that slim of a lead, I would definitely think we'll be having a hand recount. Not really something the state can afford, but fair. The thing that worries me is the Dems saying they'll demand a hand recount in "at least part of the state." That's complete garbage! Count them all, or don't count any of them. We

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Ya know, it's kind of odd. I've heard over and over how the MSM only reports the bad stuff and it's up to the bloggers to report the good. I just found this in an MSM source. In fact, it looks like it's a big story everywhere, yet, none of the blogs I read have one peep about it. Well, I'm very excited about these people being set free with their heads still connected to their bodies.

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Myers Briggs Jung Explorer TestActualized type: ISFP (who you are) ISFP - "Artist". Interested in the fine arts. Expression primarily through action or art form. The senses are keener than in other types. 8.8% of total population. Preferred type: ESFP (who you prefer to be) ESFP - "Entertainer". Radiates attractive warmth and optimism. Smooth, witty, charming, clever. Fun to be

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...Reality Check number 2 from this column. Personally, I think some serious reality checks are in line for the Democrats. I've said, time and time again, that I don't agree with Bush. I actually paid attention to the Democrats primaries, so I could see who I might be voting for. Then they chose Kerry. Sadly, after some research, I vowed to vote Republican. And, I did. Hat Tip: Fox News

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On a lighter note, I've been unwinding after the election by perusing my favorite animated squirrel, Foamy. You, too, can enjoy great Foaminess by going here and here. I just luuuuuvvvvv Foamy! My favorite is the KAVORKIAN SCARF toon.

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This is for that special someone in my life, who also happens to have some sort of bizarre squirrel fetish. :)

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have one for countries: create your own visited countries map or check out these Google Hacks. Thanks to Angel for the link!! :)

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These are the states I've visited (I might even be able to name most of them) - create your own visited states map or check out these Google Hacks.

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It's a good thing that I am poor right now. Sadly, I don't have time for this right now. Add to that, my significant other's obsession with Halo. It's a really good thing I'm poor. I value my job and relationship more. :) Update: Nevermind, he went out and bought it. We'll see how this goes. *SIGH*

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This has me hoping that we are moving closer to being able to utilize alternative energy sources. I would love to be able to use technology like a "photocapacitor" to completely power my life (house, car, cell phone, etc.) While the cost may be more at first, is our continued dependancy on foriegn oil worth the little money we might save?

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with this article . I think that any way we conserve our rainforests is great. I totally agree with the Tropical Forest Conservation Act. I think that it shows that our government is willing to do something to conserve natural resources without being forced to by an outside entity. Now that they are proving this to their constituents, maybe they can pull out of the crap at the UN, like the

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Good news out of California. I've never really seen eye to eye with President Bush on the stem cell issue. I find it ironic that the main arguements against stem cell research seem to revolve around where the stem cells came from. Especially, that people are so upset about the ones that come from fetuses. Please, this country aborts thousands of babies a day. You lose your moral high

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You're a "Purple Angel". You're a fighter and you know it. If you were an angel, you'd be part of the celestial army. You're tough as nails and definately a go big or go home person. You do everything to the best of your ability. You're not like the gaudian angel where you just protect your friends but you protect everybody. You can't stand to see people suffering and you'd do anything to change

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This is a wonderful read. You have to admire this woman's courage. I was especially interested in reading this: "Syrians and Iranians make up most of the foreign fighters. Iraqis can identify them by accents, among other things. Syria and Iran clearly do not want Iraq to be a success because "they know they will be next - not necessarily with an invasion but certainly their people will

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If these can help me find my car in a parking lot, I will definitely get a pair when they become available. :) hat tip: Slashdot

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Today I heard a horror story that no mother wants to hear. I'm sure the title of this post brings to mind Beslan or Columbine, but that's not the case. Instead, it's a post about how things in a classroom can go horribly wrong for the teacher. Last week, at the elementary school across the street, a second grader attacked the resource room teacher. By attacked, I mean that he hit, kicked and,

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I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for this audio. Is that not very cool? Not only will they be getting first time data, but they will also be listening to it's soundtrack at the same time. Hopefully, it works as well as they've planned. If it does, I'll be looking for some of it for my play list.

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Apparently, I am... I Am A: Chaotic Good Half-Elf Ranger Fighter Alignment:Chaotic Good characters are independent types with a strong belief in the value of goodness. They have little use for governments and other forces of order, and will generally do their own things, without heed to such groups. Race:Half-Elves are a cross between a human and an elf. They are smaller, like their elven

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I found this article to be fairly interesting. I'm not sure something like this could catch on in the states, but getting a page or email when my kids enter and leave school is a fairly comforting idea. My children are 7 and 9. I'm not sure how this would infringe on their rights at 15 and 17. I think this is a good idea for younger children, but I think we need to extend our teenagers a bit

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This was an excellent book. It looks at why we reproduce sexually. Honestly, sexual reproduction is not a very effecient way to reproduce, so why did we evolve that way? I didn't really come away from this book with any definite answers; however, I found a whole new set of questions and theories that I didn't know existed. The writer, Matt Ridley, does an excellent job of keeping what could

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Oh, and, as an added bonus, I am: You are Rerun! Which Peanuts Character are You? brought to you by Quizilla

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Wow. Another summer has sped by with the speed of light. I have piles and oodles of wonderful books to talk about. I've been very lax in keeping my blog up. :( I would feel bad about this, except that I know that no one reads it. LOL Anyway, a list of books that I'll be blogging about over the next week: The Red Queen Nature via Nurture The Rice Mother Giant Squid The Probable Future The

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*sigh* This book was OK in a cutesy-cutesy sort of way. It was entirely too predictable. I don't recommend this as a must read.

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This one is a quick read. It's the story of a middle aged, successful, neurotic women who decides to become an volunteer EMT. It's funny at some points, sad at others. An alright read, but not one I'd call gripping or a must.

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This was an excellent book. When I read the Da Vinci Code, I was fascinated by the idea of codes in works of art. This goes one better. The code is in a Renaissance book called the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili. The story is wonderful, with believable, three dimensional characters. The neatest part of it is that there really is a Hypnerotomachia Poliphili. It was published in 1499. No one knows

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Aha! I have found it. I shall post on books. 'nuff said! :)

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The weirdest thing happened on Sunday. I saw a book and bought it on a whim. When I got home, I started reading it. Now, I know that, so far, I haven't described anything strange. Anyone who knows me knows that I read books at light speed. Greedily gobbling up every word like a child with forbidden candy. I'm really not that discriminating in the books that I read. But this book, it was

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Well, I now have two friends blogging here. Sadly, I can't post comments to their blogs unless I have a username and password. So, here I am.

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