Some residents of Chicago are up in arms over the 'nickel and dime' increases that are to result from Mayor Emanuel's new budget. The Mayor could have taken the easy way out and just raised taxes across the board. What is he supposed to do to try and [...]
Rahm says you play you pay...now stop crying about it
Posted by penus on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Pin ups launch calendar to help save ponies
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Based in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Save A Horse Australia (SAHA) Horse Rescue & Sanctuary fosters unwanted, neglected, abused and slaughter-bound horses, rehabilitating them and adopting them out under life time adoption [...]
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I'd do it all over again tomorrow...or maybe the day after
Posted by penus on Monday, November 28, 2011
Before the game even started I was threatened. I was threatened with a four-hour tailgate, unlimited chicken tenders, a case of Victoria beer on ice, and plates of chocolate-iced brownies. In my past I have never been known for my stamina when it comes [...]
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Health Insurance
Posted by penus on Saturday, November 19, 2011
How To Save on Health InsuranceWith health care costs soaring through the roof, the cost of health insurance premiums are increasing as well. Health insurance is a necessity, however, when you consider the costs of one visit [...]
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The Downward Spiral Continues
Posted by penus on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Traffic has come to a standstill on one of the busiest streets in Chicago. Southbound Michigan Avenue has been shut down by those who wish to Occupy Wall Street. People sit in their cars and tap their steering wheels in frustration. They clench their [...]
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Our Gympie Project
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We will be heading to the Gympie Dogger Sale on the 10th of December to rescue two unwanted horses who would otherwise go to the knackery. If you could help with a donation to go towards the purchase of these horses that [...]
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Am I Barrel Aging Too?
Posted by penus on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Over the years my friends and acquaintances have chided me for having no palette when it comes to choosing beer for any and all occasions. While packing for a NASCAR race in Charlotte, NC my boss handed me a hundred dollar bill with the one condition [...]
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Sampy Update
Posted by penus on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sampy has had his nerve blocks and it has been established that he is lame in his fetlock / pastern area. It was good to see him trotting around without even a sign of lameness. He will now have xrays to see what’s causing [...]
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Some Beautiful Photos
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Some professional photos of our Sanctuary and Rescue Horses. If you would like to buy one of our charity calendar's please email saveahorseaustralia@yahoo.com.au They are only $23 including postage.Benji - Bianca Newting [...]
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A letter from Mishka to her sponsor's
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To all of my wonderful sponsors,I just wanted to take the time to let you know that I’m healthy, happy and have found a loving forever home. I have been adopted to an amazing lady named Shelley who just adores me and I love [...]
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That Was Close...
Posted by penus on Friday, November 11, 2011
Everyone has those kind of moments, the ones that make you stop in your tracks and take a deep breath and say a little prayer of thanks that harm did not come to you. I am not talking about the car almost sideswiping your Ford Taurus station wagon on [...]
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Turn Out the Lights the Party's Over All Good Things...
Posted by penus on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The novelty has worn off.There hasn't been a sighting in quite sometime and everyone seems to be quite okay with it.Street Jimmy has been absent from Wieland Street.Early in the summer he was told by members of the 18th [...]
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