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Cookie Boycott – Bill Brooks

Posted on February 3, 2012 by billbrooks175

This particular Girl Scout does not make a very compelling argument.  Several times she contradicts herself or stumbles over her own words.  This being said there are portions of her claim that bring up cause for concern in the Girl … Continue reading →

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Safer Saws pt. 1 – Bill Brooks

Posted on February 2, 2012 by billbrooks175

Resubmitted as a post instead of a reply. Steve Gass, inventor of the Saw Stop system, was quoted in an interview with FineWoodWorking.com as saying “a person should not be cut more than 1/8th of an inch deep when contacting … Continue reading →

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Safer Saws pt. 2 – Bill Brooks

Posted on February 1, 2012 by billbrooks175

One of the claims made my manufacturer Steve Gass is a proposal claim.  Gass proposes that saws without Saw Stop technology result in thousands of injuries every year which is the main reason to buy his type of saws.  This … Continue reading →

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Invention of Money – Bill Brooks

Posted on February 1, 2012 by billbrooks175

The concept of money has always been something that has intrigued me, the thought that a 6 by 3 piece of polycotton-linen paper can hold value is truly remarkable.  The article has not really changed my view of how abstract … Continue reading →

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