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Why I went with a pedestal pump

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

I needed to install a sump pump in our basement.  So, like I always do, I went about researching all the viable options.  I ended up going with a pedestal style sump pump, aka “pump on a stick”.  This just … Continue reading →

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First time using Windows Recovery

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

I successfully used the Windows Recovery tool for the first time at work today.  Honestly, I didn’t think it would help me, but it really did.  I feel weird saying this in a non sarcastic manner, but, “Thanks Microsoft.”

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6 Months of Music Taylors Grove – April 28

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

April 28th, New Sharon Congregational Church UCC welcomes Taylors Grove as they perform the 4th concert in the 6 Months of Music concert series.  Banjo, mandolin, guitar and harmony singing put together are Taylors Grove.  Come enjoy a night of … Continue reading →

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Central Maine Motorcycle School site launch

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

This week I launched the new Central Maine Motorcycle School website for Steve Ireland.  I think it came out really well, check it out!  Now I just need to get my motorcycle license…

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Allergy season is here again, at least for me

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Monday morning I woke up with a stuffy nose and itchy eyes that water at even the slightest of discomfort.  Not a great way to start the week.  I started taking some Zyrtec Monday night and now I’m starting to … Continue reading →

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Felt like crap, now I’m fine – plus I want a Roomba

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

This morning on my way to work I had to stop and get windshield washer fluid for the truck.  While at the store I decided to grab a “Hot Pickled Sausage”, not the kind in the 2 gallon clear peanut … Continue reading →

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Compete.com – cool way to tell how your site is doing

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

A few months ago I fumbled across a neat website, Compete.com.  It is a website analytics type of site where you simply put in your web address and it calculates approximate traffic and other statistics by way of search engine … Continue reading →

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8 Bit Converter v1.0 Released!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Have you ever wanted to convert binary to base 10 decimal?  Or base 10 decimal to binary?  If you have, you’ll be happy that I have finished my 8 Bit Converter. Enjoy!

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First chimney cleaning, 1 quart

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

I used my Soot Eater for the first time this weekend.  It was super easy and I cleaned out a whopping 1 quart of soot out of my 20ft of chimney and stove pipe!  Wow!  Thanks go to the guys … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist: Mark Phillips

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Mark Phillips is a Maine singer-song writer who performs roots music and roots influenced originals.  Mark will be playing at the New Sharon Congregational Church on March 24th at 7pm, it is a benefit concert for the Church – admission … Continue reading →

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