Daily Archives: December 12, 2011

B.A. Baracus will be played by Mr. Two

How I wish this plumber were based in Austin; the joke certainly fits with my city even if it does seem to be a writer’s-room joke from The Simpsons.

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1901: First wireless trans-Atlantic transmission

When I was doing Italian Heritage month and striving to write about one a month, I was going to close with Marconi who was probably the most influential Italians in the 20th Century. Next year though. I still remember most … Continue reading

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Replacement Visa card!

My credit union (CEFCU) to the rescue again, got me back into action by 10 AM today. I was hoping the FedEX van was on its way to my house but the delivery dude had already dropped off my replacement. … Continue reading

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