Doug Tweedie’s blog
- Quotes from Gandhi
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.
Mahatma Gandhi
Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For […]
- Pictures
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- Word Meaning 1
Assassin
n. Murderer, generally somewhat professional; esp. one who murders a prominent figure.During the time of the Crusades the members of a certain secret Muslim sect engaged people to terrorise their Christian enemies by performing murders as a religious duty. These acts were carried out under the influence of hashish, and so the […]
- Word Meanings
To break the ice
(1) to relax a tense or formal atmosphere or social situation; (2) to make a start on some endeavor.This came into general use, in sense (1), in English through Lord Byron’s “Don Juan” (1823) in the lines:
And your cold people [the British] are beyond all price,
When once you’ve broken […]
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Wear a toupee? You might want to leave it at home.
Sealy, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has introduced an open-top version of its 1200 hp Venom GT for the low, low price of just $1.1 million. Yes, $1.1 million. And yes, 1200 hp.
Built on a chassis developed in conjunction with Lotus, the Venom GT Spyder is powered […]
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D3 Cadillac Special Edition 2012 CTS-V Coupe “Le Monstre” to Debut at SEMA 2011
Signal Hill CA, October 27, 2011, The D3 Group premieres Le Monstre at the Toyo Tires booth during SEMA 2011.
Key Points:1001HP/TQ
5:1 power to weight ratio
427 CID w/3.6L […]
- PAVATI Boats
With today’s advancements in technology and computer software, PAVATI’s drift boat models look like they were molded - but they are all fully welded aluminum.
Let’s look at the other advantages of Aluminum Hulls.
1) Weight
FACT- Aluminum boats are lighter than glass boats. Don’t be fooled by the glass boat manufacturer advertised “Hull Weights”, they […]
- GRANDPA GETS AUDITED
The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up
with his attorney.
The auditor said, ‘Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle
and no full-time employment, Which you explain by saying
that you win money gambling. I’m not sure the IRS finds that believable.’
I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,’ says Grandpa. […]
- Allergy Relief
Methylprednisolone (Medrol) is in a class of drugs called steroids. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Methylprednisolone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.
Methylprednisolone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication […]
