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Re: Home

Shawn K — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:31:54 -0000

How do the units regulate temperature year round against 100º and -30º or more temps? Even if refrigerated, how can they avoid sun melt of chocolate and other things?
Is there any video of one being used?
Are these best placed alongside a street, in a parking lot, etc?

Re: Here’s Why Firefox is Seeing a Continuous Decline for Last 12 Years

Shawn K — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:27:19 -0000

I still use it, but mostly use Vivaldi. The only thing I don’t like about Vivaldi is it’s based on Chrome. The primary reasons I started using it were the extreme customizability I used to have in Firefox, and it isn’t Chrome.

Re: Ford has electric pickup range-extender design that drops into bed, could be option for F150

Shawn K — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:01:13 -0000

I want to see extra battery capacity as a drop in option, not a generator. When hauling/towing it will provide extra range. In the winter it will provide extra weight, and how many of us throw a couple sandbags in the back already for the winter months?
When we aren't worried about range and/or wanting extra weight, we could then take it out for added efficiency.

Re: Facebook Walls Are Not An Open Invitation For You to Attack

Shawn K — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:46:10 -0000

I definitely agree about being respectful of others when posting on 'their' wall. They have invited us in, be nice. Other than that, however, is fair game, within reason. I'm going to frown upon, and have second thoughts about, online friendships when I see them go on tirades over the same thing over and over, doubly so when they need to use rampant profanity. But the diversity all of my online friends bring to my timeline is what makes Facebook worth using. My closest friends and family tend to exhibit some closeted thinking. Everyone is in their own little world, with the same beliefs and ideologies. But amongst this vast world of political correctness, I want to be offended sometimes. I want my beliefs to be challenged. I want to be exposed to different viewpoints. We don't grow as a people unless we are willing to be challenged, to think alternatively, to give the opinions of the 'other side' a fair chance. I'm not saying myself or others will change our minds. But we need to be aware of all positions. But we still need to be nice about it. Bring on all the people I haven't yet met face to face, they're what make social media worth it.

Re: XX Breathtaking Photos of the Elusive Moonbow

Shawn K — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:36:40 -0000

It's been 10 years already, but in Iraq I once saw a moonbow that wrapped a full circle around the moon. Sadly, my camera was not up to the task of capturing it.

Re: How Is Mandated Ethanol A Victory For Consumers?

Shawn K — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 12:48:37 -0000

Around these parts it's most likely from coal, although you might get a bit from wind.

Re: How Is Mandated Ethanol A Victory For Consumers?

Shawn K — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 21:47:47 -0000

I'd rather have only an electric car than get pushed into buying ethanol. At the end of the day, the lower mileage I get using an ethanol blend (I have tried it) costs me more money than good old fashioned non-ethanol gas.

Re: Video: "Two Resisting Arrest Charges? I'm Done With Football"

Shawn K — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:16:00 -0000

When this behavior gets to be so rampant among such a specific group over an extended period of time, it's time to start cutting funding to the school. This isn't some random freshman the first time away from home, but a prominent athlete on the school football team. The coaches need to hold them to a higher standard and discipline appropriately.

Re: The Part Time Economy

Shawn K — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:26:27 -0000

The point is that both jobs could and should be full time, but neither wants to incur the added cost of the benefits associated with full time status, notably the rapidly increasing health care costs. Two jobs has become very american and that's fine. But needing to find a third because the government's effect on benefits is preventing employers from hiring full time employees is wrong. It's also one thing when a guy with a family needs to do it to provide for many mouths, but I'm 100% single with zero dependents.

Re: The Part Time Economy

Shawn K — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:04:53 -0000

I'm working 2 part time jobs and looking for a third. :(

Re: The Runaway Blog- Mighty Missouri Coffee Company

Shawn K — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:53 -0000

Exciting times!

Re: Small Town Socialism

Shawn K — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:48:34 -0000

...no gas station.

Re: Small Town Socialism

Shawn K — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:35:40 -0000

As a New Leipzig native, who often did farm work, a deli like that would have been fantastic, something to grab early in the morning on the way to work. I'm not sure how much competition the deli would have introduced anyway. It's not like Taco Johns vs Taco Bell. It's Burritos and Breakfast vs Sandwiches. If NL is really serious about spinning the grocery store back into private ownership then they need to give the operators every opportunity to make it a business that operates in the black. If that means a deli and a cafe both operating in the same town, then so be it. Besides, if you can only have one, would you not rather have the groceries?

Re: Proposed North Dakota Law Would Brand DUI Offenders With A Scarlet Letter

Shawn K — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:10:50 -0000

No, we don't, but if there is a repeated pattern of abusing it over X amount of time, than someone should step in, government or otherwise. Ride with a friend, call a cab, walk, I don't care. I can understand getting 1 DUI, people make mistakes, no need to get too worked up about it, but getting 3 or 4 inside of a year is irresponsible.

Re: Proposed North Dakota Law Would Brand DUI Offenders With A Scarlet Letter

Shawn K — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:58:05 -0000

It's a good idea, in theory, but too harsh in existing form. I'd say that at whatever stage of getting DUIs that we're issuing jail time is when some logo is added to your license indicating you can't buy alcohol. If they get busted again then issue a jail sentence. This would put one more stage in the process before jail, which could potentially alleviate some of that expense if it keeps a few more people out.

Re: Asking for contact info impacts first-time church visitors [bonus]

Shawn K — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:49:08 -0000

Great thoughts, but if you have 900 people showing up on any given sunday morning, and less than a dozen (mostly elderly) 'greeters' to welcome everyone? It's easy to miss people there for the first time, and it can be insulting to some who have attended for years, but get 'pounced on' by a greeter who thinks they're new. In an ideal world this is a great way to do things, but in the short time people leave their cars and get into the pews, it's unlikely new visitors will get much face time.

Re: Proclaim and AAW Partner to Give You A Chance to Win: A Full Year of Proclaim and Graceway Media!

Shawn K — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:38:56 -0000

I'm still trying to persuade numerous people that Media Shout is not the answer!

Re: Introducing Simple

Shawn K — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:45:48 -0000

As soon as I saw you're launching I checked my email. Sadly, no invite yet.

Re: Everything Is Peaking At Once For North Dakota

Shawn K — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:23:02 -0000

"What happens when we’re stuck paying for an inflated state government on declining tax revenues?"*

*Reference: United States, California

Re: Map Your Facebook Friends In a Few Clicks

Shawn K — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:42:05 -0000

Nifty, but not as cool as Friends Density. http://apps.facebook.com/de...

Re: How Can Church Leaders Talk About Money in a Healthy Way?

Shawn K — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:18:22 -0000

I struggle with money. I've made some big mistakes in the past and continue to fight against them today as I try to right many wrongs. A good Bible based book to help enlighten me and guide me could be a great asset.

Re: Why I Advocate Guest Posting

Shawn K — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:56:24 -0000

I completely agree, guest posting is most definitely a win win. I love getting asked to write them (pretty excited about one that's in the queue to be posted), and I love when people want to write for my blog too! Speaking of which, consider this an open invite for you to guest post on a topic of your choice at thattalldude.com

Re: GF Herald Reporter Upset That I Blog Anonymously

Shawn K — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:42:58 -0000

LOL, yeah, real anonymous you are. It shouldn't take him very much looking around to figure out who you are.

Re: 10 predictions for the world of January 1, 2020

Shawn K — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:24:54 -0000

Very thought provoking, I hope most of them come true.

Re: Interview With Designer and WordPress Book Author Thord D. Hedengren and Exclusive Giveaway

Shawn K — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:42:56 -0000

I want. I want a lot.