Ed Cottrell
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Post-Move Blogging from the Windy City
I apologize for the long break in posting. I had to pack up and move all my belongings to Chicago, so I could start law school. I haven’t unpacked fully, but I’ll be there within 24 hours. Anyway, I plan to begin blogging much more regularly, now that the major hassle of moving is past.…
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$4 Gasoline – Coming Soon, to a Pump Near You
I’ve been saying for years, now, that $4/gallon gasoline is an inevitability in the United States. Between the fragility of global oil production, the popularity of gas-guzzlers and the fondness of legislators of tacking on all sorts of gas taxes, it is bound to happen. Well, it looks like it’s happening a few months earlier…
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I am FURIOUS
I just placed an order on TigerDirect.com, whence I have ordered before with great satisfaction. Each product I ordered was listed as available and ready to ship within 24 hours. However, on the receipt page, for the first time, I found a notice informing me that my order could be delayed by 5 or more…
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Update
I apologize for the infrequent posting, of late. I have plenty to talk about, but little time for it, since I am packing frantically for a move to Chicago in only a week’s time. Stay tuned! I assure you, I will pick it back up.
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Earthquake!
There was just a magnitude 3.8 earthquake, about 20-25 miles from my parents’ home. Map for US10/32.42.-90.-80.html. I didn’t feel it, but my parents both freaked out. I think it was while I was walking around and fidgeting with a spare key, so I somehow missed it. Huh.