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03/19/2011 22:21 #53875

Cost of War
According to the Navy, each Tomahawk missile costs $569,000. So we just shot 110 of these at Libya because our our president heard that their president had a bigger dick than his. I'll bet I could find a much better use for $62 million.
paul - 03/21/11 02:15
That kills me. This is exactly how we transfer tax money to the rich military companies. Imagine how exciting the sound of bombs are when you get a half million for each one.
james - 03/20/11 15:37
NPR receives about 3 million a year in federal grants...
metalpeter - 03/20/11 10:06
Like the George Carlin Reference ........................
tinypliny - 03/20/11 00:22
I bet that is just 1/10th of what they are actually spending.

03/15/2011 19:43 #53835

What would I buy if someone gave me $150
Category: paul's idea
I would get a babysitter and buy two tickets to this



tix = $50.00
babysitter = $50.00

I guess with the remaining $50.00 I would buy a bottle of Champagne and celebrate that someone gave me $150.00

03/15/2011 08:27 #53830

A reason I love Buffalo
The biggest reason I love Buffalo is the most major things in my life have happened here.

-I was born here
-I met my wife here
-I was married here
-I earned my bachelors degree here
-My child was conceived and born here

It's kinda crazy that all of these things happened to me and I have lived here less than 5 years. Not consecutively obviously. Buffalo will always hold a special place in my heart.

Honorable mention:
-Sponge Candy
-Bistro Europa
-Blue Monk
-Walking distance to Canada
-Really cool buildings and mansions
-Bidwell Market
-Good wings everywhere
-Crazy Parades
-Free Concerts
-Paula's Donuts
-CEPA Art Gallery
-Traffic Circles

I guess that was reasons instead of reason.

tinypliny - 03/15/11 23:07
I had one of Paula's doughnuts for the first time last week. One of my officemates brought it in. They were pretty good, but I am not a good judge of sweet things. I don't like sweet things much to begin with and I have to admit the doughnut was a sugar overload.
drew - 03/15/11 20:31
Great post. I agree with all the honorable mentions.
metalpeter - 03/15/11 17:23
I have seen some Press on Paula's Donuts and they look great ......

Still somehow never been to CEPA not sure where downtown it really is

Canada can be walked to not that I have ever done it.....
paul - 03/15/11 13:10
I have not tried Paula's donuts yet. I guess I have got to get down there as all the other things are on my list.

03/01/2011 15:46 #53754

This is tough
Category: baby
So I'm becoming really private online. I have been keeping any sort of real details about my life off of the net. But a few of you here know that my wife (Btw I got married) was pregnant. She had the baby last week and we are doing very well. I don't want to post her name or pictures because I think if the baby wants to have some sort of online presence that will be her decision in the future. But she is wicked cute and I hope you all get to meet her soon.

I really do intend to keep writing here. I'm currently just trying to get inspired again. I guess for while I didn't really care what I posted about. Now I don't want any potential or current bosses or colleagues to stumble upon this journal by accident. I have been cooking up a storm lately, which really means its time to start posting about that again.
libertad - 03/04/11 21:59
I keep forgetting to say congrats on the new baby and on the marriage. I wish I was more anonymous because than I could actually have some really interesting things to share.
jbeatty - 03/02/11 19:26
Thank you all. I guess I'm just sort of paranoid these days. I think of this in the same way that I view tattoos. They are fine for other people, but for me I know that eventually I would regret it and couldn't change it. So I'm reserving posting tons of photos publicly for now. I did set up a private gallery which I will share with people if they would like.
metalpeter - 03/02/11 18:59
Congrats! In Terms of the web presence of the kid that is a pretty personal thing.... I think a lot of people do it as a way for people who are like out of town or what ever to see pictures? But some people don't put up pictures for the same reason they think family stuff should be for family only.....
tinypliny - 03/02/11 18:10
:-)
matthew - 03/02/11 13:09
congratulations to you and your wife!
paul - 03/01/11 18:12
Congratulations!
mrmike - 03/01/11 16:47
Congrats on the bambino, glad everybody is doing well. Been there done that, believe me the kid will inspire ya

03/01/2011 13:32 #53753

Even Lazier
Category: food
A picture comment to (e:Paul,53737)

Just in case it was too hard to slice the pre-cooked potatoes they include that convenience too.

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paul - 03/01/11 15:03
That was the one thing holding me back from switching.