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When One Man’s Junk is the Waste of Another Man’s Lunch Hour

Over my lunch hour today I went and looked at a couple of utility trailers that someone had listed on bismanonline (local version of Craigslist). I spoke with him on the phone and asked questions about the shape of the tires and wood, etc. He assured me that all was well and it was in […]

I’m Glad the Internet is Better than They Imagined

Comedian may be charged for smoking at Bismarck show

A popular comedian could face charges in Bismarck for a regular part of his routine. Ron White, the Scotch-swilling, cigar-smoking Blue Collar Comedy Tour comedian, performed at the Belle Mehus Auditorium on April 30. But prior to that, a Bismarck citizen tipped off police that part of White’s routine might run afoul of a Bismarck […]

Windows 7 Release Candidate – Available Free for 1 Year

As you all know, Microsoft has been ever so kind as to allow us to “use” their new Operating System free for one year. They have now successfully turned a bug into a feature: ____________________________________ Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin […]

Microsoft to give away free Windows 7 for a year | mndaily.com – Serving the University of Minnesota Since 1900

On May 5th, general users will have access to an entire year of Microsoft’s brand new operating system, Windows 7, for free It is already available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. This version is only the Release Candidate and will expire June 1, 2010. The Release Candidate is merely the near finished product […]

Sorry About the Noise

Had a plugin problem with WordPress that I had to resolve with a couple test posts… Now back to your regularly scheduled program…

Smokin Schoolbus!

Best Depiction of Digg and Slashdot Ever!

Watch We Didn’t Start the Flame War on CollegeHumor

Bismarck Tribune – Bismarck News – Bismarck Tribune site safe to use

Early yesterday evening, BismarckTribune.com was attacked by a foreign hacker and malicious code was placed on some of our web pages. As of 12:30 PM Thursday, the code has been removed and the site is functioning normally. The Bismarck Tribune would like to apologize for any inconvenience or concerns this may have caused. While this […]

Donald Trump Loses Sight of Reality

I am a fan of Clint Black’s music. Have been for years. But if any of you are watching this season of Celebrity Apprentice I think you know as well as I do that he deserved to get fired last night. I like him as an individual and he is a great country music artist […]