My car was turned into a sandwich on Saturday evening as I was returning from a simple trip to the store. The rest of life was looking up (except for not having any money) - now I'm out 1 reliable, well maintained, motor vehicle for the forseeable future. If it is totaled by the insurance company, the cash value according to the NADA is not going to be enough to buy an exact replica - in age, condition, or type - of what I had. It will certainly not be enough to replace the practical and sen... read more

I'm done with my adventure in moving and now I'm left with a dial-up connection. The patience to wait for it is something I will have to work on. If you're thinking of switching back from broadband (or anything else) to dial-up for any reason - don't because you'll wish you hadn't. On the other hand, if all you've ever known is dial-up, then be forwarned that if you switch to something faster, you will never again be satisfied again with dial-up. So I'm back and I expect I'll talking with you... read more

This is a test of the Emergency blogcast system. This is only a test. The narrowcasters in your area in association with state and local agencies have created this system to alert you in the event of an emergency. Had this been an actual emergency the tone you just heard would be followed by additional instructions and information. This transmitter activates for Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties in New York State.