Cliff's Journal
Cycling, Cigars, and ScienceLibertarian Quote Of The Day: Edward R. Murrow
Posted on October 2, 2012“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” – Edward R. Murrow
Science: Dr. Michio Kaku on Intelligent Life in Outer Space
Posted on October 2, 2012Dr. Michio Kaku is a Theoretical Physicist at the City College of New York.
Book Stores, Libraries, and Blackberrys
Posted on September 30, 2012I WANT to say, “this digital crap’s okay, but give me a REAL book”. What I must say is I LOVE the digital ebook format. I use the Kindle app for Blackberry and man, it’s great! Probably the greatest part is the price. I just bought an ebook for $2.99 that would have cost me $30 in a book store (are there any book stores left?).
This Day In History – Sept 29, 1982
Posted on September 29, 2012Seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. This led to the use of safety seals on most consumer products. – Sept 29, 1982
Cigars: Fernando – Cigar Craftsmanship
Posted on September 28, 2012More wise words from Fernando, Cigar Genuis
Cycling: Gearing up for the Pineywoods Purgatory
Posted on September 28, 2012Heading to Lufkin Texas next weekend for the Pineywoods Purgatory. I’m planning to do the 72 mile route which will be my longest ride yet. Supposed to be some pretty challenging hills on this tour. Hopefully my hill work around here will be to my advantage.
Cycling: 100-Year-Old Man Sets 100-Kilometer Cycling Record
Posted on September 28, 2012
Amazing! I’m half this guy’s age and I doubt I could beat his time by much, if at all. Check out the story HERE
Science: Curiosity finds signs of ancient stream on Mars
Posted on September 28, 2012Mars rover Curiosity has apparently found smooth pebbles on the surface of Mars that scientists believe could only have been created by fast flowing water sometime in the planet’s past.
Read the full story HERE
Cigars: Every Cigar an Event
Posted on September 28, 2012Now why would I say that? If you’re not a cigar smoker you might ask this question. Now let’s be clear, I’m not talking about the machine made cigars you get at the gas station (Black & Mild, King Edward, etc.), I’m talking about premium hand made cigars. You’re not going to step out for a quick smoke with one of these because a good cigar will take you at least forty minutes to an hour to smoke.
Cigars: New “Bareknuckle” by Punch a real knockout!
Posted on September 27, 2012
Punch is one of the oldest and most respected brands out there, going all the way back to 19th century Cuba. Unlike a lot of other brands, Punch only has six different blends, the newest being the Bareknuckle.
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