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Folding Shoes

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Timberland’s Radler Camp shoes are perfect for anyone looking to free
up some space while traveling.

Posted on 03 January 2012 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Rocky teaser trailer

This classic "Rocky" trailer probably wouldn't get butts in movie theater seats today.

Posted on 05 June 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

For your next camping trip

Melissa's going camping this weekend. I'm going to share this camping accessory with her.

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Posted on 01 June 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

How to talk tornado

From Yahoo News:

With killer tornadoes in half a dozen states in the last month, information about the effective force of each tornado has been thrown around, but few people use the terms properly and fewer still know what they mean.

The Fujita scale was first proposed in 1971 and suggested a rating system for tornadoes and hurricanes based on the wind strength and damage done by the tornado. Since the evaluation of damage cannot begin while the tornado is on the ground, it is improper to discuss a tornado as an F-anything in the midst of the storm.

According to the NWS, the EF scale functions from 0 to 5 and while in theory an F-6 tornado could have been possible under the original Fujita scale, the enhanced scale considers an EF-5 representative of total destruction. Since nothing goes beyond total destruction, a tornado greater than an EF-5 cannot exist.

Based on the EF scale, an EF-0 event represents winds of less than about 75 mph and would damage roofs and tree limbs. An EF-5 tornado would have winds in excess of 261 mph and include total or near total destruction of all types of construction.

Read the full story.

Posted on 28 May 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

About Memorial Day

After work today our country kicks off a three day weekend, thanks to the Monday holiday called Memorial Day. Officially, Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors the war dead. Unofficially, the day honors the start of summer. The holiday was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, when 5,000 people helped decorate the gravesites of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. After World War I, the observances were widened to honor the fallen from all American wars, and in 1971 Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday.
Posted on 27 May 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The ultimate man cave!

Posted on 26 May 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The Postal Service cares!

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The birthday card sent by my parents to my wife arrived today. But not really. The envelope arrived, minus the card and a gift card.

At least the United States Postal Service cares!

Posted on 26 May 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

2011 Illinois Marathon Medals

Medals

Posted on 20 April 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Pinewood Derby

Each year I'm invited to emcee the local Pinewood Derby races. Today's cars look a lot different than when I was a Scout.

Posted on 03 April 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Jumbo pepper spray

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Sgt. Bruce brought his pepper spray into the studio today. I didn't know they came in family size.

Posted on 29 March 2011 | By holstein-wixy in Uncategorized | Comments Off
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