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Homes for Heroes Act

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:37:11 -0400

On July 9th, the House passed Bill HR 3329 IH designed to provide housing assistance to what is termed “Very low-income” and formerly homeless veterans.

The Beast

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:30:08 -0400

The trencher used to dig up the route for the new Propane lines.

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Teeth of Death

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:30:01 -0400

The trencher teeth cutting the route.

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Got Beef?

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:44:05 -0400

An awesome Flank Steak done on the Barbi.

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THE ICE CREAM TRUCK IS COMING!!!!!

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:55:49 -0400

Fair Lawn, New Jersey is the latest battle ground for a turf-war brewing in the cone-eat-cone world of Ice Cream Truck operators. In this business its all about the unwritten rule of respecting the route. When that single rule of the Cream is ignored and prized lanes are encroached upon by another, tempers can flare and in this case, violent acts are unleashed on one’s self.

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Crazy Math of Propane

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:35:49 -0400

I am writing this because I want to help others to understand the complex way Liquid Propane (LP) is discussed. In my personal experience it has to do with the installation of a new Pool Heater. I believe, however that it will also help with other appliances that use propane. Lets just say that it isn’t as clear cut as Gasoline where you pay by the gallon and you know what you are getting. Fuel Oil is pretty straight forward as well. You get a liquid at a price per gallon. That simple.....

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Pool Heaters & More Permits!

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:35:09 -0400

What initially seemed to be a simple task of having a new pool heater installed to replace a broken one is turning out to be quite the homeowner's challenge. To be honest, it is almost a full time job to get anything done for a home that you supposedly "own." First of all a decision needs to be made around what type of heater you want to install.

The choices are Natural Gas, Propane or Electric. We opted to go with what we visually saw. An old Propane heater with a line off to the corner of the fence line. As expected, the Pool Guy doesn't get involved with the fuel source, only the hardware of the heater and the connection to the pool system.

My Deer Experience

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:22:40 -0400

There were some beautiful shots of local wildlife over at UrbanArtifact's Vox. I have had my own recent experience with local wildlife in a similar manner. Early morning, local deer in search of food and a location to bed for the day.

Deer

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Visualizing Karma

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:16:56 -0400

Plurklogo

Just posted a more indepth review of Plurk for those who are interested in discovering more.

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Plurk is the time, is the place is the motion

nobody@vox.com(simplyRik) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:31:19 -0400

So lately, my online presence has been consumed by two things. My personal blog and Plurk. Plurk, what the heck is that you may ask. It is almost a mashup of Twitter and any IM client. What it really is, is addictive. It is through Plurk that I have returned to VOX. I have met so many great people on Plurk that we all began sharing our on-line links in what has become a huge "Friending Up" experience.

Many of you reading this right now are my buds from Plurk. As such, I have refocused myself into adding VOX back into my on-line rotation. I will see how things go with maintaining my own blog and this one here. In the meantime, if you every want to find me or just hang out. COME GET PLURKED!!!

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