Monthly Archives: May 2006

I Can See Jupiter From My House

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Doug Porter

I just came in from outside, and sure enough. I can see Jupiter from my house. How, you may ask, did I figure out which bright shiny dot was Jupiter? Elementary my dear Watson, I used a free open source … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Mobile Rock Shows

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Doug Porter

2 cool shows are coming to Mobile in June. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Soul Kitchen Blues Traveler (with opening act Joe Purdy) will be playing. The tickets go on sale this Friday and are $20 in advance. Thursday, June … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom Coburn is my hero on spending

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Doug Porter

Senator Tom Coburn M.D (Republican from Oklahoma) is probably losing friends in D.C. left and right. He appears to be taking on the ridiculous spending on pork barrel projects in the Senate. He came to my attention because he has … Continue reading →

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April 2006 Free Credit Report – Equifax

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Doug Porter

As many of you may know, you are entitled by law to a copy of your credit report from each of the 3 credit bureaus once per year. It is a good idea to spread these out and request one … Continue reading →

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