Monthly Archives: October 2006

Charlotte/North Carolina police ENCOURAGE law-breaking – eye witness!

Posted on October 31, 2006 by carlupq

I was traveling through Charlotte, NC this morning on I-77 South at 6:50am when I saw the most APPALING thing – a Police Officer in an unmarked blue Chevy Impala PROVOKING commuters into breaking the law!! Call me crazy, but … Continue reading →

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For every taller wall, there is a higher ladder!

Posted on October 25, 2006 by carlupq

PC game copy protections have been getting defeated as far back as I can remember, starting with Sierra Games’ sector protection of their floppy diskette releases of games like Leisure Suit Larry and King’s Quest. A friend of mine spent … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Book Seven (7), Questions To Be Answered

Posted on October 25, 2006 by carlupq

(1) What of Percy, is he friend (undercover) or foe? (2) What of the remaining Horcruxes – the Hufflepuff Cup, Merope’s Locket (already destroyed by Regulus Arcturus Black?), something from Ravenclaw/Gryffindor, and ?Nagini? (3) What happens to Hogwarts – closes … Continue reading →

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The Lord of the Rings – References in Rock Songs

Posted on October 24, 2006 by carlupq

I am curious if any LOTR fans picked up these references to the Lord Of The Rings in some popular Rock Songs: (1) Rush’s 1975 album "Fly By Night’ contains a song called "Rivendell" which plainly speaks of this elven … Continue reading →

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“We Will Not Abandon You”, your reason to vote this November!

Posted on October 20, 2006 by carlupq

"The world saw you hold up purple ink-stained fingers, and your courage filled us with admiration. You’ve stood firm in the face of horrendous acts of terror and sectarian violence — and we will not abandon you in your struggle … Continue reading →

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NOW AVAILABLE – DVD Burners for Blu-Ray!

Posted on October 20, 2006 by carlupq

I’ve noticed a few Blu-Ray PC-based DVD burners are already being marketed. Blu-Ray (and HD) discs allow burning of up to 50GB data or 4 hours 1080HD video per disc. This allows you to keep high definition video captures in … Continue reading →

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NC/SC celebs & GREAT QUOTE

Posted on October 19, 2006 by carlupq

One of my favorite journalist-related quotes (why you need to take what you hear in the news WITH DOUBT):  "Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story" Tom Cruise (born Syracuse, NY) – Recently restored an … Continue reading →

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Ronald Reagan Witicisms

Posted on October 19, 2006 by carlupq

— "Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose." — "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help." — "Of the four wars in my lifetime none … Continue reading →

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Of Skillet and Switchfoot…

Posted on October 19, 2006 by carlupq

I just finished listening to the new SKILLET CD titled Comatose. Very nicely done – love the songs Rebirthing, Looking For Angels, Better Than Drugs and Whispers in the Dark. Now I really can’t wait to hear Switchfoot’s new CD … Continue reading →

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Democrat Minority Leaded Harry Reid cheats IRS in dirty 1.1 million land deal

Posted on October 13, 2006 by carlupq

Democrat house minority leader Harry Reid bilked the US citizens of untold taxes in shady land deals uncovered by an AP reporter. TIME TO RESIGN, HARRY REID!!

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