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Remodel Crazy and Tribal Ways.
July 29, 2010 – 6:09 pm | No Comment
Remodel Crazy and Tribal Ways.

Digg DiggTribal lure and traditions are ingrained in our collective psyche. By The Paul The Internet Tribes are here! I’m no tribal expert, not an anthropologist, not an expert at anything, But I’m interested in everything and I belong to a tribe, yeah! Tribal life. Every single one of us has tribal roots, even Zsa [...]

You don’t need to read this Honey, sign here!
July 26, 2010 – 6:26 am | No Comment
You don’t need to read this Honey, sign here!

Online contracts and ethical use of terms and conditions. By The Paul OK,OK! That’s an oxymoron. Ethical terms and conditions are hard to define, one parties understanding may be different than the other parties understanding. So here’s a question, I ask for a 1 page contract to do some business, I’m buying Irish potatoes and [...]

Broadband Is Like Plumbing
July 20, 2010 – 2:59 pm | 3 Comments
Broadband Is Like Plumbing

What’s that Mike? by Mike Hines So, there I was, in conversation with family and friends on Independence Day when the group shifted topic to broadband…and a funny thing happened. When I hear the term “broadband” a basket of narrowly focused technical images come to mind. I guess it’s only natural after spending a few [...]

The Remodel Cowboy & Git Along Little Doggie.
June 29, 2010 – 12:29 pm | One Comment
The Remodel Cowboy & Git Along Little Doggie.

I was a construction cowboy I joined construction in the late 60′s, I was a high school dropout, I had hair down past my shoulders and was more or less disenfranchised with the establishment. Jobs were hard to come by and my lack of experience and political leanings ensured a difficult situation as far as [...]

Carpentry
June 26, 2010 – 7:38 pm | No Comment
Carpentry

From Wikipedia What is a carpenter? A carpenter (builder) is a skilled craftsperson who performs carpentry, see also Joiner. Carpenters work with wood to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work may involve manual labor and work outdoors. Carpentry skill is gained through experience and study. Outside of unions, there are [...]

EPA- Lead Rule- Lets Dissertate!
June 12, 2010 – 2:27 pm | 4 Comments
EPA- Lead Rule- Lets Dissertate!

Stone Them! another opinion……………….[sic] By Chris Wright Stone Them! Before commenting, I have to say the question reminds me of the biblical parable that culminates in the phrase, “Let he who has no sin cast the first stone.” How many of us live 1,000% compliant with every rule and regulation that exists in our industry? [...]