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Orion 3, 0001 ND StatisTRIX
January 14th, 2013 
admin The CPI and Inflation:
StatisTRIX don’t just exist in sports, which is full of them, they also exist is many areas of life including government, politics, and business. Take inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). While we’ve all been told that inflation is low and it will definitely rise one day so look out, and the CPI showed a drop in the month of November, the StatisTric is that it’s a false number. Just measuring prices alone does not measure inflation accurately, even if the government’s numbers are accurate. All you have to do is go to the grocery store to understand this as many of you do, but may not think about it this way. Have you noticed over the years how much less product you get for the same price or how much less the quality of the product is these days for the same price? It’s Big Business’ way of increasing prices without increasing the price. Take cereal for example. The Raisin Bran you buy used to be a full compact box. Now it’s got a lot less Raisin Bran in it. Just shake the box and you’ll see. This is “hidden inflation” that doesn’t get calculated into the CPI. But, it’s inflation no less. Don’t be fooled by the StatisTRIX. Inflation is higher than they are telling you. The biggest inflation is in the egos of the people that are telling you their prices haven’t gone up in years! Read more »
Orion 3, 0001 ND Photography
January 14th, 2013 admin Our Beautiful Earth: Winter Sunset at Torrey Pines, Fire Sky, Block Island Moon, Rocky Mountain National Park I and II, Red Rock Canyon.
Orion 3, 0001 ND Comedy
January 13th, 2013 admin Beginnings of Mankind:
One day, eight-year-old Melissa says to her mother, “Mummy, I’ve been thinking about us humans and I’m a bit puzzled. How did we humans first appear on Earth?” “That’s a very good question, darling,” her mother replies. “God made Adam and Eve and they had children and then their children had children, and as a result, mankind began.” Later that day, Melissa asks her father the same question. “Daddy, how did we humans first appear on earth?” “That’s an intelligent question, Melissa,” he replies. “Millions of years ago there were monkeys from which, gradually, the human race evolved.” Melissa is confused by this answer and goes back to her mother. “Mummy,” she asks, “how come that you told me the human race was created by God, yet daddy said they developed from monkeys?” “Well darling, replies her mother, smiling, “the answer is simple. I told you about my side of the family and your father told you about his.” Read more »
Orion 3, 0001 NDPop Culture
January 13th, 2013 admin New Years Eve:
At 11:56pm EST on “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Years Eve, Ryan Seacrest said, and ND doesn’t quote, Dick IMPACTED all of our lives. Did he really say that? Yes, he did, or at least something very similar to that.
Psy Fy: The new Korean Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)
How about Taylor “Not Too” Swift? She’s certainly no Adele.
Wasn’t Kathy Griffin was much funnier before the face transplant?
How do all the people at Times Square go to the bathroom?
THINK ABOUT IT!
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Orion 3, 0001 ND Music
January 13th, 2013 admin Songs: From The Beginning: Emerson, Lake and Palmer; In A Gadda Da Vida: Iron Butterfly; Spirit In The Sky: Norman Greenbaum; Teach Your Children Well: Crosy, Stills and Nash; The Pretender: Jackson Browne; Devil With The Blue Dress On: Mitch Rider and The Detroit Wheels.
ND Predictions:
DATE: Orion 28, 0009 ND: Snoop Dog moves to Colorado to care for an aging Willie Nelson.
DATE: Microscopium 5, 0021 ND: Milli and Vanilli are inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF after Lip Synching becomes the standard in modern music.
DATE: Dolphinus 11, 0025 ND: Jan Wenner, Founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame dies. Many influential musicians not in the Hall attend his funeral such as Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Justin Heywood (Moody Blues), Jon Anderson (Yes), Geddy Lee (Rush), Greg Lake (Emerson Lake & Palmer), Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), and Peter Cetera (Chicago). They each, one by one, throw the “traditional” dirt on his casket as he’s lowered into the ground. Then they all march to Cleveland to their “immediate” induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where they rightfully belong. Over 100,000 fans attend the celebration and amazing concert in the streets of Cleveland.
DATE: Indus 23, 00030 ND: Mick Jagger celebrates his 100th birthday at the Snow White House in Uppa U.S. with president Beyonce. He asks for a special gift; for Beyonce to sing “Satisfaction” to him. But, she refuses saying to Mick, “Sorry Mick, but you can’t always get what you want”
DATE: Horologium 9, 0051 ND: On the 100th Anniversary of the day The Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan, Paul McCartney closes the incredible “Concert for Beatles” on the Moon. Hundreds of “Show Stoppers” sing Beatles songs all night long. The show is being broadcast around the entire Uppa U.S and all of Earth. The highlight of the night was Pink Floyd singing “Dark Side of The Moon” on the Dark Side of The Moon. It was music heaven and history. Sir Paul closed the show as he’s done at every big event for the past 60 years, but as usual ran into some trouble getting there. His private Space Shuttle named “My Wife Nancy Lil McGill” hit some serious turbulence when an alien named Lucy, totally covered in Diamonds, attacked his ship. However, he survived, made the show at the “Sea of Tranquility” just on time and sang rousing versions of “Yesterday”, “Get Back,” “Hey Jude,” and a modified version of the song they played February 9, 1964 on Ed Sullivan; “I Don’t Want to Hold Your Hand”. Ringo was nowhere to be found.
DATE: Andromeda 6, 66666 ND: The last man on Earth, Keith Richards Passes. Man is finally extinct!
0004 ND: Give Your Children Your Time
December 26th, 2012 admin ND Thought: Years from now your children will remember the time you gave them, not the latest toy or gadget you killed yourself trying to get them
ND Says: Make a donation to The Human Fund today. Costanza will appreciate it!
ND Anagram: Christmas = Mas Christ
ND Opposite: NOEL = LEON
ND Math: A World divided by Hate = Tragedy
ND Words: Peace, Love, Family, Conversation, Hugs
Issue Date: 0004 NDFeliz Navidad
December 25th, 2012 admin 
Featured Article: Feliz Navidad
Whatever language you say it in, have a very, very Merry Christmas!
Well, the world did not end last Friday, and now it’s Christmas. It’s hard to believe that another year is coming to an end so quickly. 2012 was quite a year. The year of Sandy. The year of mass murder. The year of Lance Armstrong. Another election year. Four more years. Many people happy. Many people upset.
But, today is not the day to get upset or angry. Today is the day to reflect and enjoy your time with your family. You’ve probably traveled a great distance, dealt with crowed airports or lots of traffic, and maybe even a sudden snowstorm. For those of you that got the snow, it’s a White Christmas for the first time in a long time. For those of you that got more severe weather today, just think about how nice it is to be with your family. So, enjoy yourself. Forget about all your troubles. Forget about all your cares. Forget about the turmoil in your life and the world for just one day, and enjoy yourself with those who really love you. If not them, then whom? Don’t fight. Don’t bicker. Don’t bring up negative things or the past. Just look your brother, your sister, your mother, your father, your grandparents, your cousins, and your friends right in the eyes and say, I love you. I really love you. If you can’t say that today to those who brought you into this world, who nurtured you, who raised you, who were there for you or sometimes not, then when can you say it? When do you want to say it if not today? Go ahead. Just say it. Say it with meaning from the bottom of your heart. You’ll be surprised just how good it feels whether you get back the response you were looking for or not. After all, it’s the season to give. What better gift can you give someone close to you than your love? All of your love. All of your heart. It doesn’t matter what you get back because you will feel good about yourself today for giving the gift that keeps on giving.
If you give your love, Santa may just surprise you this year. If not this year, then next year or the year after that. Merry Christmas everyone!
Feliz Navidad: Words and Music by Jose Feliciano
0004 ND Finance
December 25th, 2012 admin Fiscal Cliff see’s his family for Christmas:
Hello, my dear family. I just got here from Washington, DC. I’m taking the day off to be with you. You are all very important to me. Even more important than my wallet. So, here I am. Merry Christmas my dear loved ones.
