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The Homeland Bad English Administration

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jewamongyou

It seems the Homeland Security Administration has outsourced its signage operations to China. At least that’s the impression I got yesterday while driving along the Oregon coast with some friends. One of us wanted to stop for coffee, so we … Continue reading →

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The plastic recycling crisis

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jewamongyou

Via blogragu, I found this article about China’s recent refusal to accept American plastics for recycling. According to Quartz: The drop-off in Chinese demand, and the lack of immediately accessible alternatives, could hit American cities hard, says Quartz’s contact in … Continue reading →

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Background checks for tasers? Bad idea

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jewamongyou

Portland has its share of crazies; it has a visible undertow of drug addicts, including meth addicts, that blights the downtown area. It also has many homeless people whose mental health is dubious. Add diversity to the mix and the … Continue reading →

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Just a cool video I took in Chile

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jewamongyou

I found this street puppeteer at the mall in Arica, Chile. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnIj7uHqxiI&w=560&h=315]

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Why has Jewamongyou not been posting?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jewamongyou

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Portland+OR+USOR0275:1:US But don’t worry; I’ll get around to it!

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My two cents on gays and religion

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jewamongyou

I still get emails from change.org, even though they banned me a long time ago. Sometimes their petitions amuse me. Sometimes I actually agree with them. I did find the following petition rather curious: My name is Nicholas Coppola. I’m … Continue reading →

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Gum control

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jewamongyou

As sugar has been phased out of chewing gum, various artificial sweeteners have moved in to take its place. Each sweetener has its proponents and foes, but the most controversial of all seems to be Aspartame. Depending on who you … Continue reading →

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Don't use the American Express prepaid card for your travels

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jewamongyou

I’m in the habit of preparing well for my vacations, especially when it comes to safeguarding my money and making sure I can use it. To this end I put together a plan. I would have two prepaid debit cards. … Continue reading →

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Moche art and other wonders of Peru

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jewamongyou

One of the highlights of my Peru vacation was my visit to the Larco Museum in Lima. It is a private museum and houses the largest collection of pre-columbian art in the world. It’s unusual in that visitors have access … Continue reading →

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Jewamongyou you has been busy…

Posted on March 17, 2013 by jewamongyou

I’ve  been toiling obsessively over the photos I took in Peru. They number in the thousands and some of them are destined to grace the pages of this blog. Also, I’m still fighting the cold I got over there. Those … Continue reading →

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