Monthly Archives: August 2008

Bert and Ernie keeping it gangsta

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

This video is pretty funny, and it’s one of the few where the lyrics seem to match the mouths good enough. They’re keeping it gangsta by singing M.O.P’s Ante-Up.

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The Red Oak – An Interview

Posted on August 30, 2008 by

Following Smoother’s post on Aug 1, I decided it would be great to interview a local hero, the Red Oak. Steel: So, I hear you’re a variety of oak that is native to North America.  Also, I hear you grow … Continue reading →

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That guy was always fast

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

Taken from patrickmoberg.tumblr.com, this shows why Michael Phelps is sooooooooo damn fast: Michael Phelps, in the beginning

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Best… spam… ever

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

This made it through my spam filter today, and I must say, I’m glad it did.

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Olympic quote of the year!

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

Are Olympic Gold Medals made out of pure gold? The answer… NO! The medals, which were supposed to be made entirely of gold, were instead found to be composed of 99% lead alloy and coated with a gold-colored lead-based paint. … Continue reading →

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Top earning Beijin Olympics Athletes

Posted on August 21, 2008 by

The other day I was talking about how much money Olympic athletes make. I also found this interesting article at Forbes, The Top-Earning Athletes Of The Beijing Olympics. Here’s a list of the top money makers in USD and their … Continue reading →

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What do Olympic athletes earn?

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

How much money do Olympic athletes earn? I’ve been watching the 2008 Beijing Olympics and I’m totally hooked. But what about their lives beyond the Olympic events? I’ve always wondered how much money Olympic athletes make so I decided to … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Cheap Dubuque Auto Insurance

Posted on August 15, 2008 by

Iowa has some of the lowest auto insurance rates in the United States, which is good news for Dubuque residents looking for car insurance. Even so, insurance costs can vary widely from one insurance company to another and you want … Continue reading →

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The Red Oak – An Overview

Posted on August 1, 2008 by

The red oak is also called the northern red oak and although has been widely cultivated in Germany and Australia, it is native to North America. If you are considering using this tree, here is an overview. The northern red … Continue reading →

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