On two previous occasions, I’ve shared with readers some of the struggles behind the scenes of Bob McCarty Writes. Today, I offer yet another — this one about my third hard drive failure in 18 months. Rather than share the gory details in a made-for-blogging narrative, I’ll simply share the text of an e-mail exchange [...]
‘WHY ME?’ Three Hard Drives Dead in 18 Months
March 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Federal Court Order Might Save Newspaper Industry
March 31st, 2009 · No Comments
Raised an avid consumer of newspaper journalism, I went on to earn a j-school degree from Oklahoma State University and hold a variety of professional positions, most of which afforded me opportunities to work with and among professional journalists on a daily basis. So it goes without saying — and with my tongue planted firmly [...]
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CDC: Fish Poisoning Brings Pain to Bedroom
March 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment
“They” say eating fish is good for you! According to the folks at the Centers for Disease Control, that’s not always the case. According to the most recent edition of the CDC’s weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report, six of seven sexually-active persons diagnosed with Ciguatera fish poisoning complained of painful intercourse. In addition to causing [...]
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CFL Replacement Available — Only $119.95
March 31st, 2009 · 5 Comments
During his radio show Monday, Rush Limbaugh mentioned some of the problems faced by people who’ve opted to give compact fluorescent light bulbs a try: They didn’t work, didn’t fit and didn’t last nearly as long as promised. In addition, he noted how CFLs deliver environmental headaches to those who break them. But fear not! [...]
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