Vassar News - Topix

Vassar News - TopixIs the local paper letting you down? Do you miss knowing what is happening in your local community?  Try topix.   I signed in to Vassar’s listings where I found a few things that I didn’t know about local happenings.  I will definitely be back to the topix site in the future.

Vassar News - Topix

Oliver 770 Generator

I got the generator back from the repair shop today. Now to hook it up and pray for the best. It will be so great to have the Oliver 770 back online again.

NUMMI just the latest in Silicon Valley's long history of manufacturing job losses - San Jose Mercury News

So the plant that I went to for training on the Toyota Production System is in danger  of closing.  I spent a very valuable two week period in this plant in the late 90’s.  Now, it seems, the plant is no longer needed.

NUMMI just the latest in Silicon Valley's long history of manufacturing job losses - San Jose Mercury News

Interior Design Deals

Interior Design Deals

Katy and Bill have a link for shopping on their website. I will have to try this out. It is a new form of web business for me

Daily Rambles on Fora TV

Culture and Religion in Europe

I really wish I had time to study anything to an ample degree.  This video gives hints of some of the dramatic changes that are happening in Europe.  It gives a structure of thought that could be used with other approaches and introduces me to a writer that is well know but not known to me.

 

 

Ian Buruma is well represented on the net and in print.    He spoke well in this discussion with Caryl Phillips on changes in european culture. 

The technical aspects of this video are not well done but it is still worthwhile.

 

 

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Rodents Love Engine Wires

Rodents Love Engine Wires

Today, I got a $200 shock when my local GM mechanic pulled the top cover off my 2004 Buick LaSabre 3800 and found a mouse nest and a good bit of wire damage where you would expect nothing. A quick internet check revealed that the world has changed and harness insulation now includes soy oil which the little critters love. This seems to be an extensive problem so check your vehicles. My Buick is driven everyday so don't think that makes you safe.