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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

January 23, 2011 04:00 AM Forum: Politics

China's Collapse Only A Matter Of Time?

Posted By Darian Rachal
I ran across this article on 'Real Clear World'. I thought it was interesting.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/01/22/lawrence-solomon-china%E2%80%99s-fall/

January 23, 2011 03:04 PM Forum: Sports

NFL Playoffs

Posted By Darian Rachal
I'm not a big NFL fan during the regular season; I do keep up with the Saints. I do find the Playoffs quite enjoyable, I guess because of the "one and done" factor. Oddly enough, I find the Superbowl less interesting as a game. Maybe it's the effect of all the "hoopla" associated with it or the psuedo-importance attributed to it, I'm not sure.

I may actually take a look at the Pro Bowl this year and see how entertaining it is.

Anyway, I'm hoping for a Jets/Green Bay Superbowl. Looking forward to some enjoyable games today. smile

February 19, 2011 02:26 AM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Desecration of Dale Earnhart Sr.?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Check out the small photo next to the article "10 Years Later, Remembering Dale Sr."
http://www.realclearsports.com/

Hurry before they change it. shocked

Looks like they changed the photo last night. sad

The way the photo was cropped, it looked like a 'tropical' Speedo that someone was wearing, with a litle "extra". I'm sure Dale would have found it funny. 8)

February 20, 2011 02:54 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Digital Sky & Telescope

Posted By Darian Rachal
This may be old news, but I just noticed that one can subscribe to S&T in a digital format for about $30.00 per year. This is good news to me. I renewed my subscription back in '08 when they offered a 3 year renewal and it expires later this year. Generally, I scan through each issue once or twice and then donate it to the library. I think the digital format will work out just fine for me and I'll dispense with the printed edition.

March 1, 2011 03:17 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Gasbuddy.com

Posted By Darian Rachal
For those not familiar with the gas buddy site, I recommend you check it out. It'll show price variations by states, counties, and you can find the prices in your town. It also has some interesting charts. It's worth taking a look at. smile

March 26, 2011 12:39 AM Forum: Politics

The Legacy of LBJ and Liberalism

Posted By Darian Rachal
Check out this interesting slideshow. It's criminal. cwy http://www.marchandmeffre.com/detroit/index.html

April 7, 2011 01:16 PM Forum: Politics

"Petraeus Misfires on Quran Burning"

Posted By Darian Rachal
I just wonder what is going on in his mind? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703806304576244782887423062.html
A man burns a book in the US and an angry mob kills a number of innocent people several thousand miles away. I wonder if that was the real reason the mob did the killing, or was that just the reported reason? I tend to be somewhat skeptical when it comes to "news reporting", particularly when there appears to be a 'disconnect' between events. :S

April 13, 2011 04:33 PM Forum: Politics

"Atlas Shrugged" movie

Posted By Darian Rachal
I do not know if this has been mentioned before, but I thought I'd post a link so you can see if it's playing in a theater near you. http://www.atlasshruggedpart1.com/

April 22, 2011 04:00 PM Forum: Sports

College Baseball/New Bats

Posted By Darian Rachal
I suspect that those individuals who follow college baseball are pleased with the new bats. I know I am. I had gotten used to the 'ping' of the old bats, but like the new sound a lot better, plus the game resembles Major League baseball much more.

It's difficult for me to pay much attention to Major League ball until the playoffs, but a good college game I can watch during the regular season. smile

April 29, 2011 01:34 PM Forum: Politics

Boeing and South Carolina

Posted By Darian Rachal
This is an article written by the governor of South Carolina regarding Labor organizations trying to interfere with Boeing opening a plant in SC. It is matters such as these that reinforce my ill feelings toward unions. sad
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703778104576287290266016016.html

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