Monthly Archives: August 2007

Ben Franklin, call your office…

Reader Paul wonders why I care about Seattle taxing its citizens in odd and stupid ways when Portland has its fair share of excessive taxation. In the grand scheme of things I really don’t care all that much. Seattle is … Continue reading

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A moment of silence

Please observe a moment of silence for the man whose good works and writings brought a greater appreciation for beer. Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter, has passed on to the great beer haus in the sky, may he rest in … Continue reading

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They’d tax your farts, if they could

From this,: The employee hour tax shall be reported and paid on an annual calendar year basis, at the same time as the fourth quarter or annual tax return is due. The tax applies to employee hours worked inside the … Continue reading

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Big O

The Fetching Mrs. Bixby and I went to the Hall & Oates concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall last night. She’s a big fan. Me not so much, mostly because I’ve never been a big fan of Adult Contemporary … Continue reading

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Don’t lug it around, create it when you need it

Shamans at Purdue University have taken a different tack from the Danish on generating hydrogen for fuel. Rather than taking it with you in a stable container, these guys have figured out a pretty efficient way of generating it as … Continue reading

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