Tag Archives: Informational

H1N1 Flu coming soon to a neighborhood near you (probably)

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Skip@RR

I don’t have any better insight into this subject than you do, but I have been watching the CDC website. The numbers make it look pretty inevitable that flu is headed our way. At this point there are no reported … Continue reading →

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Where our taxes go

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Skip@RR

Yesterday was painful, but not as painful as it would be to live ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE PLANET. Still, this chart is worthy of your consideration. Be patient after clicking on it. It took a while to come up.

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We took the Bullet Train to San Diego

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Skip@RR

We spent a few days in San Diego after taking the Bullet Train out of Redding. It just took a few hours. I remember when it took all day on I-5 back in the bad old days. What a great … Continue reading →

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Variety City offers alternative shopping and fun

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Skip@RR

The appropriately named Variety City at 1281 Lake Boulevard carries grocery items that may have been slightly damaged, or are blemished in some way. Dented cans are a good example. They also have regular grocery items along with various and … Continue reading →

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State of the City, our Mayor speaks at the Cascade

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Skip@RR

We attended the free version of the State of the City address at the Cascade yesterday evening. Mayor Rick Bosetti made references to Yogi Berra and Ronald Reagan. Ok, that was weird, but he did touch on some good points. … Continue reading →

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Imagining 10 dimensions in 11 minutes

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Skip@RR

This was an interesting and fun video about how to conceptualize 10 dimensions, although we beings only seem to occupy 3 or 4 of them. At least, so it seems. Well worth your 11 minutes. Watch Imagining the ten dimensions … Continue reading →

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Jury, it's not just a duty.

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Skip@RR

They floated me a few days, but finally called me to serve. I sat with the hundred or so of our fellow jurors in Shasta County waiting to do our duty. There was fellow Chamber Member, Kurt Mitchell of Edward … Continue reading →

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League of Women Voters Soup Supper at Lema Ranch w/pics

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Skip@RR

I’ve been called to jury duty today. If you need Real Estate help, Erin’s got it covered. We attended the League of Women Voters Annual Soup Supper at Lema Ranch last evening. Lot’s of great people and atmosphere. Plus excellent … Continue reading →

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What do you see in the sky at night?

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Skip@RR

You see time. This recently released 18 minute video from TED is thought provoking. Awe provoking, really. TED has lots of thought provoking information from smart people. Worth a lengthy surf to their site if you haven’t seen some of … Continue reading →

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Mortgage modification

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Skip@RR

Mortgages are often very difficult to understand. If you’re going to be applying for a mortgage, it’s important that you know how to get the best option for you because otherwise, you’ll struggle to pay for it. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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