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I heard various news reports that the shooter's Facebook page disappeared within 2 hours of his shooting spree. Supposedly, his Facebook entries detailed his affiliation with radical elements of Muslim organizations. Who would have the authority and wherewithal to pull his Facebook account...

Lord Monckton was a policy adviser to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He explains science so clearly it would make Carl Sagan proud. Al Gore's alarmism doesn't hold up well when brought into focus by Lord Monckton's realism. The global warming hysteria( now called climate...

At my old kentucky home... where the saga of the sick nurse continues. Flu has passed, now it's bronchitis.

I proposed to my betrothed while in the presence of her mother fully clothed.

Need more info. How long have you owned this vehicle? Does engine stall out while driving? (If so, could be cam sensor). How many miles are showing on odometer? Ever replace fuel filters? Replace fuel pump? Drain water from fuel?

A rise in fuel prices is the last thing we need in this economy. I contend it was the ridiculously high prices for gas and diesel of 2007/2008 that triggered the severe recession we presently enjoy.

OVM and LOS... thanks for your kind words. I will pass them on to my wife if and when she ever becomes lucid again. She wakes up, looks around the room, takes a sip of water... and right back to Slumberland. BTW, the IRS audit went incredibly well. They were polite, professional and...

Those little wire fences and mesh wire contraptions probably aren't very effective. I suppose they are installed more for aesthetic value and a futile attempt to "do something." When a vertical rock wall, or cliff, decides to give way... gravity wins.

I am at home right now tending to my wife who is bedridden with Swine flu. Third day of full blown symptoms: generalized body aches, alternating fever/chills, persistent coughing(almost nonstop coughing), weak, no appetite, muscle soreness. Sleeps probably 18 hours in a 24 hour cycle. As an...

One hour ago, I turned down a cheap load. Deadhead of 160 miles, loaded miles equalled 502. Total pay offered was $350. Of course, I said "no, thank you." Dispatcher curtly says, "Fine, I will move on to the next truck." I don't know why they ever call me with the cheap stuff... I will...

Hands down, the 7.3 is a superior engine. Properly maintained, you can easily expect 600,000- 700,000 miles. And then some. I contend the 7.3L Powerstroke is the finest diesel engine, in its class, ever produced. Truly awesome.

I called the IRS today to schedule the appointment. Spoke with the examiner who will actually review my records. Seemed nice enough. I asked for a quick and speedy interview date and they accommodated that request. Don't want this dread hanging over my head one day longer than necessary. I...

You want guaranteed safety??!! All human endeavor is fraught with risk. Please be serious... good grief. Advocating regulation just for the sake of regulation? Have you crossed over to the Dark Side? Tell ya what... you can regulate my sleep and rest if I can regulate your caloric intake...

It is difficult for me to speak on this issue without becoming livid. I will try, again. Where are the statistics showing highway fatalities caused by expedite van drivers?? I imagine that number to be so small, almost nonexistent, that it does not merit tracking. Without hard data...

Yes, the letter states I have 10 days to call in to schedule an appointment to meet with an examiner. Specifically, they want truck mileage documentation, cell telephone expenses explained and an explanation of QC and satellite messaging fees. Also, they want documentation for the number of...

Got a nice letter today from the Internal Revenue Service. Lucky me, I have been chosen for an audit for tax year 2007. Even though I keep excellent records, I confess to feeling trepidation. What is the appropriate attire for a conjugal visit with the IRS? Ya know... I am going to have to...

At 60mph, I get around 19mpg. At 70mph, it drops to 17mpg.

Well... I weigh just 160 lbs and my vans are stripped pretty bare of excess weight. As it stands currently, I can and do haul freight up to around 2800 lbs with no difficulty.

You are correct. Can you fake a Southern accent on demand? I am reminded Eric Rudolph hid in those mountains for several years evading Federal authorities after he was charged with bombing an abortion clinic. They finally nabbed him rummaging through a trash dumpster searching for food.

Hey OVM, welcome to Appalachia. Things can get interesting once you leave the interstate highway. About the low hanging trees, you can drive for miles under a canopy of trees there. Probably marked as a "non-truck route." Be careful not to make wrong turns and avoid turning around in a...