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History in the Making - Yet Again

I grew up in the Hudson Valley, specifically in Hyde Park, just north of Poughkeepsie. While growing up on the mighty Hudson River, I never spent much time thinking about the Railroad bridge across the Hudson-it was just, always there since before I could remember anything.

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Susan's last words as jsbach

Ellie, thank you for your lovely email. Your words are truly felt and I hold them as they are meant to be held. I mean, how can I properly thank people like you, Juno, Bruce and Gary, for being the first people to help me begin the ride of my life.

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Hey NV...How about giving Scott (Scoop) Butki a RAV?

Scott was one of the first people I started watching and reading when I became a NV member...Fresh out of College Writing classes, I knew my own limits (and the lack of 'writing' skills) but appreciate those who write well...I am an avid reader, so I do know good writing from ba …

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International Cliche' Day

The morning radio guy today said it's International Cliche' Day today. I didn't even know there was such a thing, but wanting to stay in the spirit of this, oh, so special day, let's list our favorite cliche's!

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Stories About Stupid Criminals - Real Entertainment

My friend, Left Coast mentioned on another article I have running (http://spikegary.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/21/3402512-gnw-you-think-youre-funny-heres-your-chance-to-prove-it) about stupid criminals.

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GNW-You think You're Funny? Here's Your Chance to Prove It!

I've been following an article by my friend Perrie on 'jokes and when is a joke not a joke'? (Here: ). It came up that we should have some place to try out our very best jokes.

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GNW - The Death of Summer

You might wonder why I would put together an article for Good News Wednesday titled 'The Death of Summer'. Well, you see, I don't see the end of summer or the end of any season a bad thing.

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GNW - Pearl Harbor Pictures - Quality Photos Rarely Seen

Thought you might find these photos very interesting; what quality from 1941. Pearl Harbor photos PEARL HARBOR December 7th, 1941

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GNW-Snowmobile Racing-What? No Snow? No Problem!

For 11 years, the Snowmobile Club I belong to has run an Annual Snowmobile Grass Drag Event. I've been the Chairman of it for the past 6 years. When we started, we held it at a local Stock Car Racing Dirt track, on their property.

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Poll: Should the President be Rooting for Chicago or Helping Our Citizens in American Somoa?

First-let's get basics out of the way. I'm an Independent Moderate-I'm not enthralled by either party. I'm Pro Choice and Pro Gun for example.

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GNW-1911 Pictures of Niagara Falls 'Frozen' in Time

This is from an e-mail a friend sent me. About the account of some folks in 1911. I've heard of the Ice Bridge from New York to Ontario at the falls but have never seen it. Doesn't happen every year, but this has not happened in a long, long time.

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Who Am I?

Guess WHO I AM? I was born in one country, raised in another. My father was born in another country. I was not his only child. He fathered several children with numerous women.

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GNW-Living the Life Of Ryelee

Several folks have asked me how Ryelee is doing. She's doing great-I'd be happier if she'd calm down bit, shes now over 70 pounds (She'll be 6 months old on September 1st). It's amzing how fast she's grown.

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GNW- Morning Humor Part II - The Buffalonians List

O.K., so last week, I made fun of Californians (a little bit) and everyone was great and seemed to enjoy it, and since I smacked around our west coast brothers and sisters a little bit, I figured turnabout was fair play, so here's my list of how you know you're from Western New Y …

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Morning Humor: The Californian's List

Californians So as not to be outdone by all the redneck, hillbilly, and Texan jokes, somebody had to come up with this: You know you're from California if..... 1. Your coworker has 8 body piercing's and none are visible.

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GNW-45 Lessons Life Taught Me

This is an excellent list. I agree with all of the lessons and am happy to say that I live by many. How about you?

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GNW-What's the Weirdest Thing You Ever Grilled?

I was reading a story in the Albany Time Union (http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=831755&category=LIFE) and thought this might be an interesting topic for Good News Wednesday. So, what kind of bizarre, strange, weird things do you put on the grill (and why?).

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GNW-Task For The Day-If You're Up To It?

I've been having a problem lately with my laptop. One letter refuses to type-the letter 'A'.

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What Are You Listening to? My Music Choices for August

Wow-August already-I know some of you are suffering with hotter than normal summers-we're suffering form no summer here in the North East.

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Good News Wednesday - A Frustratingly Positive End to the Season

Those that know me, know I love to talk about (O.K., brag about) my youngest daughter (I like to brag about all 3, but they are older and busy with jobs, lives, loves, etc.).

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Good News Wednesday - Now I went and Did it This Time!

Well, not that life isn't hectic enough with keeping up with the house, mowing the big yard (it grows incessantly, I fill a trailer full of cuttings every week and the yard still looks like crap-how's that happen?), running my littlest one around to various softball games (2 leag …

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Good News Wednesday - My Choices of Music for July

I thought that it was about time to throw another list out there. Some good stuff on the radio this morning. Seems to come in waves, some days the play list is O.K., some days it's really good, probably depeneds on my mood too.....but here, we have my list. What's yours?

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Good News Wednesday - New Economic Indicators

Received from a friend. Might have origins form Letterman, but it struck me as funny. We all need to be able to laugjh now and again during these economic times. With that being said, here's the Top Twelve New Economic Indicators:

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Good News Wednesday - The 10 Commandments for Pet Owners

Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life! A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS......... 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

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