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The First Step: One Small Step For.........

by Samuel Gerald Firman Let's take a giant leap into the mechanics of solar power generation by using solar cells or photovoltaic devices. Solar systems are composed of some very basic components. Almost all the components can be obtained on the open market at prices far below t …

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Solar Requires a New Way of Thinking

by Samuel Gerald Firman Since the days of mob leaders and chiefs, through Kings and Emperors, right up to CEO's and Bankers, the masses have always sent  their assets, money, produce and labor up to those entities in exchange for the necessities in life.  This tithing  …

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Turn Learn Into Earn

I came across a Seed that got me to thinking about how so many of our problems are caused by a lack of education or the ability to use the education we do have. It also made me think about how our many and varied problems can sometimes be overcome by simply concentrating on one  …

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Dying Dinosaurs and Rusty People

by Jerry Firman  Every now and then I wake up with some dream or thought or thoughts of dreams banging on the inside of my skull and demanding expression.

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For My Friends on New Years 2012 - Old Fogey

My first inclination was to just say "Bah Humbug" and then go on my way. On reflection I realized my Friends and Newsvine and all the People in the World I know deserve better than that. Instead I will leave you with a song that I dearly love but often fail to remember.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article One

This is not an attempt to claim or assume any authority on Newsvine, and should not be construed as such. Rather, it is written with the goal of clarifying what I see everyday - misconceptions about the meaning and application of the First Article of the Newsvine Code of Honor.

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Oklahoma Wild Fire comes to Ohio

This Oklahoma wildfire threatened Medicine Park homes. The Old Fogey's son has a house right over the ridge near the very top of the mountain you see in these photos.

Deputies following lead on panties | The Columbus Dispatch

Somebody either rolled a truck load of panties or someone had way too many in their drawers. Panties in drawers? I thought panties were drawers. Oh, well, it is being handled like a crime here in Ohio.

Old Fogey Feels Shaky In Ohio -BREAKING NEWS!!!

In must have been a big one. I was in my camper taking a shower when I thought the camper was rolliing down the hill. Lately I had been feeling some shakes and thought it was mostly my imagination. This has been going on for a week or ten days.

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The End

by Jerry Firman   I started to make the title read, "The End and What Comes After". I shortened it because I am more confident about my views on the End than I am the Aftermath. The End was probably forecast in the Beginning. The Aftermath may still be up for grabs.

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Dream Team! - Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich

by Samuel Gerald (Jerry) Firman Chairman Coshocton County Committee Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich for President READ UPDATE AT BOTTOM!!!!!! To many it may not seem reasonable to suggest a Presidential bid by such an Odd Couple.

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Do You Want Better Government? - Step 2

by  Jerry Firman For those of you who have not read and applied Step 1. I suggest you read it before continuing here.

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Do You Want Better Government? - Step 1

by Jerry Firman I read articles saying our government is corrupt, non-representative,  greedy and incompetent. I read articles from individuals about how poorly they are treated in the US. I read articles that claim groups are being taken advantage of by government.

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Job Available! Apply Now!

by Jerry Firman The first part of that headline is not a come on. It is a statement of fact. I don't care whether you live in Alaska, Alabama, Florida or American Samoa. There is a job available.

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Solar: Energy or Power?

This is not a trick question. There is a difference between solar power and solar energy. We often use them interchangeably but one has been a part of man's technology almost since the beginning of time.

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Das Boat and Kentucky Belles

I really wanted Dowser's rocks but I got the next best thing. You will never guess what it is. Pictures are worth a thousand words, but they can lie. Nope, I didn't get the rocks but I got something so much more solid and substantial.

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Dowser Does a Doozey!

In an effort to have a scoop and be an ace reporter yet recognizing I don't have the full facts I am offering this little ditty for those who had to stay home. I am now back in Ohio.

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Where are the Shopkeepers and Craftsmen?

Middle America has gotten smaller in proportion. There are now more people in what we used to call the wealthy class and there are more in the poor class. There are more in the middle class but by proportion they are rapidly dwindling.

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Centralization, Condensation and Consolidation

This article is about one of the worst syndromes to ever attack the human community.

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Winner is in the Eye of the Beholder?

I need help. I watched the debate last night via CNN.com. This morning I read Chuck Todd's account of the same debate and I am now confused. Is it me, is it Todd, is it others? I saw the debate as nothing like what Chuck Todd said it was.

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They Should Outlaw the Other Side of the Coin

Everywhere you go today you can see chaos, strife, war, fighting, argument, debate and disillusionment caused by people not being able to see eye to eye. Think about that phrase, "eye to eye".

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