Santa, the Yule Goat, and weekend reading links 24 December 2010

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This time of year is for family, giving thanks, feasting, gift giving, and reflecting on the coming new year. And, of course, this time of year would not be complete without Santa riding the Yule Goat.

Here’s a webcam of the Yule Goat in Sweden who, as of this writing, is still standing.

While you are sipping your eggnog, here are a few weekend reading links. We’ve a full house this time, . . . → Read More: Santa, the Yule Goat, and weekend reading links 24 December 2010

First Virginia Snow and Weekend Reading Links 10 December 2010

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Okay, for those in the South — we got our first snow of the season in Virginia this past week!

For those in the North, please stop snickering.

For everyone: please enjoy this week’s list-o-links.

Cheers.

Oops – I guess printing money isn’t that easy for the US government after all Ouch – US students still behind, rather far, the students of other nations The Salvation Army won’t accept Harry . . . → Read More: First Virginia Snow and Weekend Reading Links 10 December 2010

Halloween special: scary pic and weekend reading links 29 October 2010

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WARNING: This is a special Halloween edition of my “weekend reading links”. If the Halloween season keeps you cowering safe inside your home, away from the dark and the scary, then it’s probably best to read no more of this page and please come back next week. You have been warned.

We don’t really need to travel far to find the horrible and the scary. Just one step from my front door, the . . . → Read More: Halloween special: scary pic and weekend reading links 29 October 2010

At the End of the 00s, A Personal Lookback

Traditionally, the end of the year is a time for reflection about what you’ve accomplished during the past year and a chance to set goals for the coming year. I don’t often post end-of-year reviews, but since today, December 31, 2009, marks the end of not only the year 2009, but also the end of the first 10 years of the 2000s — the end of the 00s — I wanted to at least say . . . → Read More: At the End of the 00s, A Personal Lookback

12 Great Gift Ideas for 2009

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If you want a larger size, choose the Kindle DX ( my review ).      tie or scarf from Mountain and Sackett    Established in 1957, these folks offer some of the best values in handmade ties and scarves. … TRX kettlebell + enter the kettlebell flip video recorder vibram five fingers shopcraft for the soul Apple Macbook Pro Amazon Gift Card If you can’t find anything from the above list of items, then you could always just buy an Amazon Gift Card, and let the recipient buy whatever it is they want.

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