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Gifts for friends, or mock bomb, Yemeni men in deep trouble

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Rich Conley

A common custom for Yemen travelers is to bring home gift items for friends and family.  Taping a bottle of Pepto to a cell phone for Uncle Mohammed might seem an unlikely thing for an American, but for a foreigner … Continue reading →

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Gig Harbor home temperatures reach 137 degrees

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rich Conley

Saying that it is hot in Gig Harbor is stating the obvious.  “How hot” is something else.  At home we have wood deck that the beating sun incinerates during summer days.  The deck reflects heat against the side of house, … Continue reading →

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Washington State fails to collect free tax money

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Rich Conley

If you live in Washington State and you own a car, you pay a vehicle registration tax. As an option, you can opt-in to pay a five dollars additional for our State Parks. But if you own an RV, boat … Continue reading →

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