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Awwa, re Hydrogen: 4. Ramp up hydrogen production. Bottom line is that there still needs to be better energy production - geothermal, wind, solar, hamster wheels, etc. Hydrogen is simply a clean delivery system of that energy.

chiefwagonburner
3/13/2003 02:27:02 PM


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When Saddam was a good guy - "Washington in the 1980s licensed dozens of other firms to ship biologicals to Iraq. Deadly viruses and toxins, the sort of stuff Washington is now demanding Iraq destroy"

PS I love Dr Bronner's packaging (and the tingle).

chiefwagonburner
3/13/2003 12:29:36 PM


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This was posted at the Yahoo Group, "Awwaisms."

"Is it possible, is it allowable within the American Constitution, that the Presidency can be challenged? Outside of Impeachment, what safe guards do the American people have? Can a particular President be challenged, outside of representative channels, by the American people?"

\A/

Aw
3/13/2003 12:03:25 AM


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Hah, Awwa! Your post made me think of dr Bronner's soap bottles...
Dilute! Dilute! Ok!
Because therapeutically peppermint oil is a mild stimulant, it increases vitality and clarity, enabling constructive-selfish Peppermint-Castile users to work hard and get done! then sing-dance-play until we're All-One!


Ahhhh, I'm feeling so clean and spiritual and stuff!

Anna
3/12/2003 11:54:49 PM


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We'll call the first Hydrogen model car, the Hindenberg! HA!

Okay so that's one take on it. So please advise, I thought that Hydrogen was so light, that it was leaking away into space. That means that eventually (billions and billions of years) all of the hydrogen will be gone. Hence, hydrogen is another unrenewable source of energy. Hehe! Okay so that is a stretch! Please fill me in on details of how we refine hydrogen, it's ever-presence, and whether it is renewable. I'm in the dark on this one.

Definitely seeking new and more efficient energy sources, especially clean, renewable ones is important! It should be our emphasis! But I'm not exactly down on the hydrogen tip!

Hey Jimmy, thanks for the John Cage comparison! He is an influence of mine! I respect his work, even though I find it tedious at times! But, he supposed something new! "Awwa's PoP Hits" is tedious at best! But there are a few stranger than fiction moments! Buy your copy today, for free! Yes, that's right, it's free! Send your land addy to awwa1@yahoo.com, or to 1705-B Hicory St, Richmond,. VA, 23222! There, I told ya mine. I'm not a stalker, really! Send me an address to mail your free Awwa CD to, and it's yours, free! No charge, no money will exchange hands, it's yours for free, no payments, no credit check, no federal tax, yours free, free, free free!

SEND FOR YOURS TODAY!

Heh! But, this is for real! There really is an, "Awwa's PoP Hits" CD! They aren't pop hits, but they are Awwa's compositions for about three years of fooling around with WAV files on the computer. It is my first CD, my initial symphony. I'd like for you to have it. Send your addy to Jimmy! I'll let him be the distribution house (if he'll do it). Really send your info and it's yours. Whatcha got to lose? It's FREE!

The department for Dentate Unified Identification stated today, that they were prepared for a Total Information Awareness campaign. DUI is willing to surrender all dental information that may solve terrorists activities. "Bite marks are important in over 0.01% of all terrorists cases. Someone needs to ask, 'Who was this guy's dentist?'" The American Dental Association was not available for comment.

MSDS has stated that there will be no more discenting opinoins allowed against the Presidency, Republicans, Christians, or the Confederacy for that matter. The Supreme Court.upheld the first of many suits against such legislation. People stood in disbelief, their mouths wide open, agape, outside of the department of MSDS today. They not only didn't know what the heck the MSDS was thinking, but also what the heck the letters MSDS stood for. Jay Leno, the late night entertainer enlightened his viewers as to the obvious, "My Sh*t Don't Stink!" President GW Bush was not reachable for comment. Reporters voiced the questions, "When was this department enacted, and who enacted it? What does this department do? Who pays for it?" And most impotantly, "Who's gonna pay for it!"

Let's set a new presidence and demand a new President!

"New presidence! New President!
New presidence! New President!
New presidence! New President!
New presidence! New President!"

Peace All!

Awwa
\A/

Aw
3/12/2003 10:59:52 PM


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I guess I thought it was a bit too 'Rosie the Riveter' - but that is probably what is needed to get the word out. PS - I am a dirty pessimist.

Iraqis Reject Deadly Drone Claim by U.S. - "A remotely piloted aircraft that the United States has warned could spread chemical weapons appears to be made of balsa wood and duct tape, with two small propellors attached to what look like the engines of a weed whacker."

chiefwagonburner
3/12/2003 02:33:34 PM


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Great article chief. How is it sensationalist?

jimmy
3/12/2003 01:39:18 PM


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A bit sensationalist, but this Wired story is a good read.

More news on RFID tags in this story.

chiefwagonburner
3/12/2003 12:46:40 PM


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Was reading some old e-mails (well actually one). Coming up to 3 years old. The ‘conversation’ shocked me into writing this post (I wonder if reading this post will shock me into another post in 2006?).

But to be serious for a moment (ok, all clear, the serious moment is over), but to be serious for another moment, if you think 3 year old horses are strong and fast then try reading a 3 year old e-mail. It has a kick. Too bad one can not shoot e-mails. Can’t shoot the senders, they are too precious, and can’t shoot the recipient (hold on that’s me!).

And what was it that has promoted me to this despairing state of mind? That dear readers (if I may be so bold) must remain a secret between me and my screen. But one thing this e-mail shows in all its starkness is the passage of time. 3 years! 3 years! 3 years and all the issues are current. For fuck sake (excuse my French but I must swear or burst) 3 years and time has stood still, only it hasn’t.

My advise (for what its worth) to all you young people out there – GO OUT AND SATISFY A FEW HUNGERS. There is nowt to fear.

The only hunger that can not be satisfied is an addiction to being hungry. That one must be transcended.

Man am I full of shit or am I full of shit.

Ashok
3/12/2003 08:42:55 AM


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Heh! That's funny! We have similar conversations, where I work.

I wonder if my boss knows that they detonated the bomb in Florida. Monday this week he gave his two week resignation to the big bosses, saying that he was moving to Florida. And this was a cool boss! We could joke with him about stuff, and usually he didn't blow his top over every little thing. But when there was an organizational shake-up (aren't business reorgs fun?), he ended up with a sometimes harsh manager over him, leaving him with another reason to move to Florida. He'd already had his head in the clouds, dreaming of scantily clad babes, pristine beaches and lemon drop shots by the pool, for over a year now. But getting reammed by his boss a few times, added determination to his goal. Still, I'm happy for him and wish him well. It's just now, I might end-up in the same soup he just left. I'm thinking of applying for his position which would be a raise and level jump for me. But then I'd have to find ways to handle the uber-boss, not to mention a learning curve on some of the JCL, turnover, encryption and file transfers, and other processes he covered, plus supervising two or three underlings (I have had management positions in the past, but was not particularly fond of them). And if I don't get the position, I might be saddled with someone of equal ferocity, additional responsibilities, not to mention losing a friend in the work place. Alas, life has its unexpected twists and turns, *Weep*! Things will work-out, one way or the other, but needless to say, I'm in a transitional period.

So I'm still wondering if he saw the news about them testing the new bomb in Florida, HA! It wouldn't be enough to make him stay or not go to Florida. Besides, no place is safe in the land of Homeland Security! But I'll have to mention it, maybe suggest that he keep his head down, or buy a helmet or something.

Gosh I'm gonna miss my buddy!

Awwa
\A/

Aw
3/11/2003 09:23:11 PM


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Instead of posting a link I figured it would be more fun to post a conversation between a friend (c) and I (chris):

[01:52] C: so anyways I was reading about how they were saying that bomb (Link) would be useful for psychological impact. Like people would be intimidated and surrender.
[01:53] C: and they were bragging how the enemy might even mistake it as a nuke. and I'm thinking that's great...
[01:53] Chris: I'm glad the govt is doing great things: (Link)
[01:53] C: problem solved
[01:54] Chris: (Link) this just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy
[01:54] Chris: "No sorry, you have to go back until we bomb the fuck out of you with our new big bomb"
[01:55] C: don't worry though - it's not actually a nuke
[01:55] Chris: Whew, that's a relief. For a second there I was worried about our occupation of radioactive lands.
[01:56] C: would be a nice addition to the burning oil fields though
[01:56] Chris: and the mines
[01:57] Chris: I bet you could get some cheap travel deals, I'm gonna hit expedia
[01:57] C: to Iraq?
[01:57] C: just hop on one of the ships leaving SD
[01:57] Chris: Ahh true!
[01:57] Chris: I bet if I sign up I get a free trip.

chiefwagonburner
3/11/2003 01:47:15 PM


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I only have a cell, so I don't get any calls, but I figured this might make some people happy.

chiefwagonburner
3/11/2003 01:41:49 PM


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I'm so glad you mentioned it Awwa. Everywhere I go here in Southern California, I see suspicious looking brown skinned men weeding grass, using leaf blowers and trimming hedges. Not wanting to appear strange, I never asked anyone about it. I didn't want to do anything that would distinguish me from the rest of the group, which seemed to have no problem with the trend.

Now that I know I have an outreach program I can contact, I will do so. I feel pretty certain that the hundreds and hundreds of brown skinned men I see in the city planting ice-plant and mowing lawns are probably an extenstion of the U.S. military.

jimmy
3/11/2003 11:38:18 AM


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And while we're on the subject...

Be a Good Citizen and report unusual occurances. Report them often!

Heh!

Awwa
\A/

Aw
3/11/2003 10:59:40 AM


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Wish I'd thought of it.

jimmy
3/11/2003 09:21:40 AM


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~*~*~give in*~*~

*~*~*yummy*~*~*

*~*~everyone loves tropical oils~*~*


....

Sorry, that was my Girl Scout brain implant talking. Received it at the age of seven, along with a ghastly little brown dress and a funny felt beret. The only reason I didn't buy any cookies was that I already had a lot at home. LOL. Damn them.

I remember getting into arguments with girls from other parts of the country at summer camp - whose cookies were better. There are 2 primary bakers, ABC and Little Brownie. Little Brownie rocks all over ABC's sorry butt. The first time I got a box of ABCs, I was horrified by the different cookie names. ("It's a Samoa for godssakes! What is this Caramel Delite crap?") They taste pretty similar, but the different name just ruins it for me. I dunno.

LOL at the campfire girls. mortal enemies.

coop
3/11/2003 08:54:34 AM


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That explains the "We likes it. Our precious.." I heard as I walked by Jimmy's desk.

chiefwagonburner
3/11/2003 08:54:15 AM


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They're selling those cookies at my office too. I always say no, thinking that it would just be a waste, and then on the day when everyone collects their goods, I'm always the only one person that didn't buy any.

"What kind did you get?"
"Uh hehe."

I'm waiting for one of them to notice me and shout "infidel!". Then I'd dive over the break room table and lift a chair, aiming it defensively while the others lift their hideously deformed heads from their Mint cookie feeding frenzy, chanting the Girl Scout motto. "Be prepared...be prepared...be prepared..."
"Get back, demons! Hyea!"
The Girl Scout cookie zombies would advance, pushing the break room table out of their way slowly as they chant the Girl Scout motto.
Trapped and out of ideas, I would recite the Campfire Girls Law aloud, hoping for a miraculous break.
"Seek beauty;Give service, & Knowledge pursue. Be trustworthy ever, in all that you-", but before I could finish, a band of Campfire Girls would crash through the windows suspended by ropes with expertly tied knots!!
"C'mon, Mr. Olivo!", they would shout. "C'mon sir, and you will be happy in the Law of Campfire!"
Then I would be whisked away, out of the building, and I'd watch as my cubby space and office shrunk from view as we sailed over the city, triumphant, safe, Campfire Girls.

*sigh*

Or maybe I'd just take one of their cookies without asking and scamper back to my desk, nibbling at the edges and hissing at anyone who walked by.

jimmy
3/11/2003 08:16:18 AM


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I'm trying to look busy while waiting for the Very Important Email which contains my assignment for the rest of the day - I feel like I'm in Mission Impossible, (definitely the 80s remake, as this is a lame set-up) except I'm waiting in the train station for the briefcase... and it never... shows up... falling asleep on the bench, and getting my pockets picked by grubby urchins. And/or officemates selling Girl Scout cookies.

Ho, hum. It's quiet in here.

coop
3/11/2003 08:04:28 AM


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It is exactly like Douglas Adams - I think it's from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy where Zaphod steals the ship. Bastards!!

coop
3/10/2003 10:44:48 AM


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Wait....I recognize that passage, coop. Is that from Mostly Harmless, or are you saying it was just something someone wrote that seemed like Douglas Adams?

jimmy
3/10/2003 06:37:57 AM


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OK, this is just wrong. This was at the bottom of a spam email I received at work today.

xdqdik,
"Do I have to dress for the next interview?",
"Pages one and two [of Zaphod's presidential speech] had been salvaged by a Damogran Frond Crested Eagle and had already become incorporated into an extraordinary new form of nest which the eagle had invented. It was constructed largely of papier mache and it was virtually impossible for a newly hatched baby eagle to break out of it. The Damogran Frond Crested Eagle had heard of the notion of survival of the species but wanted no truck with it."


Well, it did get me to open the email instead of just trashing it, like I normally would. @#$% bastards. I wonder if Douglas Adams actually wrote anything about spam.

coop
3/10/2003 06:10:52 AM


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The Posthumous Biography of a Penguin in Three Parts1.24mb


[This is the intro of an imaginary pilot for a children's show as it might sound when shown to its test audience. Originally just a poem written in the Regs of Noy when I had insomnia. 6-string, drums, vocals.]


Pinguid the penguin,
floating out at sea,
Pinguid
the penguin,
floating pinguidly.

Nimrod the
narwhal
wants to play a game
Nimrod the narwhal
thinks
its all the same.

Nee nee nee nee!
(Uh-oh.)

Pinguid the
penguin
floating out at sea,
Pinguid the penguin
dead as
dead can be.


This has been a work of
fiction. The impalpable but implicit impaling in fact
never took place. No animals were harmed. Nimrod, you know, the Narwhal and
Pinguid the penguin would never meet in the wild as they are from two
different hemispheres. It's the way the world is put together in halves. I think we can all breathe a sigh of
relief!

-fin


Ok, I need someone to tell me its time for bed. I
have simply lost my sense of proportion, my propiety,
my purpose and also I have lost my pantaloons.

Pedantically yours, peppy Pilar.
________________________________

Oh yeah. Awwa's endorsement!

Before I heard 'Awwa's Pop Hits', I was skinny, balding, and had a penchant for Muesli cereal with almond milk. Now, after owning the cd for several months, I am skinny, balding, and have a penchant for Muesli cereal, and an "Awwa's Pop Hits" cd! It is probably the most significant piece of mail I have received in quite awhile, and is full of incredibly strange noise and musical compositions whose rhythmic distributions could drown out even John Cage's voluptuous silent piano music.

Do not listen to it in the dark, however! It can be a bit creepy sometimes.

jimmy
3/9/2003 01:01:23 PM


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you must

that was a song last night performed by the sisters of kuumba. this version is by a different group, but nonetheless chillingly beautiful.

(it's almost spring!)

x
3/9/2003 07:44:51 AM


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Heh! Sure thing Jimmy! They is some fine pieces! And if anyone is interested (ALRIGHT GET INTERESTED!), Heh, still available, a once in a lifetime offer, "Awwa's PoP Hits" is still available! You'll marvel to the WAV sound effect spliced songs such as "Serve Progress" "Grand Inquisitor" "Kooky Krossing" "Storm Song" and the vocal efforts of Awwa in such classics as "Death Roost" "Drip Dream" and "St James Infirmery Blues." And in memorium to the Challenger flight, you will receive the infamously, awkwardly-timed release of "Challenged Footsteps." Officially written about a year and a half ago, first released on "Awwa's Pop Hits" about two months before the Columbus tragedy. Somehow the Fates were working with me (or against me) on that one. That one ("Challenged Footsteps"), is meant to be listened to with reverence, at least that's what I feel.

And once more, seriously, anyone wanting a CD of "Awwa's PoP Hits" need only send traditional/Postal mail delivery info to awwa1@yahoo.com and a copy will be on the way ASAP!

Jimmy? Anything to say about "Awwa's PoP Hits?" (I need an endorsement, Heh)!

I'll get an "The XYZerience" out to you Jimmy (and anyone else requesting a copy), ASAIAA (as soon as I am able). Probably in the next week! If anyone rerquests both, I could combine the two ("XYZerience" and "Awwa's PoP Hits") onto one CD (cheaper for me to produce and mail). Although that might cause copyright/royalty infringements. We got any commerce lawyers out there? HA! Well it wouldn't bother me. I would be priviledged to be on a CD with Jimmy!

Peace Y'all!

Awwa
\A/

Aw
3/9/2003 12:23:57 AM


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