Category Archives: Rants and Raves

Thanks for the memories and experience…

Posted on February 17, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

It would be unfortunate and I would be inconsiderate if I were not to mention Mercy SouthWest in a positive light, though our birth experience. The overall experience of giving birth, for both Father and Mother alike, is an overwhelming … Continue reading →

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How I was banned from Google AdSense…

Posted on November 9, 2010 by SamuraiMarine

This is a story without a happy ending, having to do with a large company with no customer service, and it started in March of 2009. It is about a company that seems to have grown so large and become … Continue reading →

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They just do not get it!

Posted on November 8, 2010 by SamuraiMarine

Have you ever been walking through a parking lot and happen to be looking in the windows of some of the cars parked there, and see a car with a woman’s purse sitting in the open. Sitting there for the … Continue reading →

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The US Oil industry

Posted on May 7, 2010 by SamuraiMarine

We are a funny lot, you know? I am not just pointing my finger at others, but I will include myself in this argument as well.  Because at one time, in the past, I also felt that there was too … Continue reading →

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Could we do it again?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by SamuraiMarine

I was watching a program on the History Channel the other day that talked about how, during World War II, we were able to construct the Alcan in eight months, versus the projected two years that the Army Corp of … Continue reading →

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No promises… no guaranties…

Posted on January 4, 2010 by SamuraiMarine

When I was growing up, I was never led to believe that anything would just be handed to me.  I never had any suspicion that I was “OWED” anything other than the support and love of my family. As I … Continue reading →

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Curse your car!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by SamuraiMarine

What is it with these people that put stickers on their cars that have curses on them?  Do people think that this is cute or make them seem “rebellious”? While I will not contest the legality of doing this, since … Continue reading →

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What is the point?

Posted on December 11, 2009 by SamuraiMarine

OK…  I do still go to McDonald’s from time to time, so you will have to excuse me for a moment while I rant about a recent decision that they, McDonald’s, has made. I have to admit that I do … Continue reading →

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How do we end Racism?

Posted on October 11, 2009 by SamuraiMarine

How do we end racism? Can we end racism? My opinion on this may be quite simple. You may even call it naive or short-sighted but it is my opinion none-the-less. I feel that the biggest way in which to … Continue reading →

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The Jackson Legacy…

Posted on July 3, 2009 by SamuraiMarine

Since I am keeping the topics for this month music, I figure I would get a quick slam in on the Jackson family. Is it just me, or is that family whoring out the death of MJ in order to … Continue reading →

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