Monthly Archives: August 2005

Natural Hazards Observer

Posted on 8/30/2005 by Bill

This report Natural Hazards Observer came out last November, and describes the challenges everyone in New Orleans and Louisiana are facing now. Their estimation of 40 to 60 thousand dead fortunately was off (those numbers were assuming a direct hit). … Continue reading →

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talking people into helping

Posted on 8/29/2005 by Bill

I was talking to Steve today, in the late morning. Turns out, he was about to leave for the Western Sierra to hike over to Mammoth, to be in Mammoth over Labor Day. But he didn’t have a ride. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Mexico — Mexican politicians face challenge in U.S.

Posted on 8/29/2005 by Bill

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Mexico — Mexican politicians face challenge in U.S. I understand the ramifications of having imigrants in this country, is that they can vote in their country of origin. Having the politicians from other countries come here … Continue reading →

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another 4 am day….

Posted on 8/29/2005 by Bill

Ok, 4:20am wake up call this morning. It was the usual database error. I ran the repair that Access suggested using. That has worked well in the past here, but it doesn’t *solve* the problem. Just starts everything, which is … Continue reading →

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Dodger game for September?

Posted on 8/28/2005 by Bill

Anybody interested in going to the Dodger game on Satruday Septemeber 10th? It’s a 1:10pm game. Ben will be in town, and wanted to take Caltech Girl and her husband to the Dodger game. Sandro will probably be in as … Continue reading →

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Farallon Island Whale Watching trip

Posted on 8/28/2005 by Bill

I was up in the Bay Area this weekend, visiting Ben for a whale watching trip the Farallon Islands. Then he and I met Sandro in San Jose for the soccer game, but the Galaxy lost 2-1. I’ll be posting … Continue reading →

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Wahoo’s

Posted on 8/26/2005 by Bill

Here’s a question for all of you concerned with my dietery habits: What does Bill eat at Wahoos? Besides having a Dr. Pepper to drink. No burgers, no fried shrimp…. Take your best guess, and tonight or tomorrow, I will … Continue reading →

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Weather forcast for San Francisco coastal waters

Posted on 8/26/2005 by Bill

National Weather Service – NWS San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area Here’s the government’s report for the waters outside of San Francisco. 15 to 20 knot winds in the afternoon tomorrow, and 3 to 5 foot swells at 7 seconds from the … Continue reading →

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spam is back

Posted on 8/26/2005 by Bill

Spam is back on my website… My spamminator program is catching it all right now. But since I’m going up the Bay Area in a few hours, and don’t know if I will be checking my email, I’m turning off … Continue reading →

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TV wiki’s

Posted on 8/25/2005 by Bill

Just incase you haven’t seen it yet, check out TVIV Wiki. It’s for all TV shows, but it’s pretty new and could use some help and love. I know you are kind and helpful readers there who are more than … Continue reading →

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