http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:38:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Months of speculation all came to an end today. What is Quantum of Solace? It's the name of the 22nd film in the James Bond series. It is an odd choice to be sure, and as with the previous Bond film, Casino Royale, fans once again have ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=37 Happy Halloween! Sort of. I think. The weather certainly gave no indication today that the holiday was upon us and that November is right around the corner. Rather, it was a very balmy 68 degrees or more. In years past, I can remember going Trick ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=36 Vacation is one of those rare occurrences in life in America. For those of us who work hard all year, the week or two that we are afforded provide an opportunity to relax, have fun, and spend time with those that we love. Unlike the weeks or even ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=35 I cannot begin to describe how thankful I am that yesterday is over. I went through one of those ordeals that most people have to endure during their life - getting wisdom teeth extracted. My dentist of many years - Dr. Kenneth Mitro - had suggested on many ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=34 After spending an amazing five minutes watching the program Hell's Kitchen on FOX, I simply could not take any more television for the night. The program features two sparring teams of chefs that are cooking for an elegant restaurant run by a pompous, loud-mouthed chef named Gordon Ramsay. ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=33 Wow! In more than ten years of being an avid Civil War enthusiast, this is one of the most interesting news stories I have read on the subject. A priceless treasure missing for over 150 years was discovered in a drawer at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=32 In the best news so far of the 2008 campaign for the White House, former Tennessee Senator and actor Fred Thompson is forming a committee to explore a run for the Presidency. Thompson is actively seeking donors for his campaign, and the good word seems to be that there ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=31 Yesterday, Monday, April 16, 2007, became a date elevated to the memory of another of those tragic incidents that we would all too soon hope to cease. A lone gunman, a 23-year old English student at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, opened fire at those on campus at least ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=30 Though he has not formally declared his candidacy for President, actor and former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has garnered strong support from the Republican base in recent polling. Specifically, a March 27, 2007, USA Today/Gallup poll showed Thompson receiving 12% of support from Republican voters despite not having entered ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=29 I just thought it would be interesting to point out that my alma mater, Gettysburg College, was incorporated on this day 175 years ago. It was originally founded as Pennsylvania College by Samuel Simon Schmucker. During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863, the Old Dorm building, now referred ... http://www.bryanrmeyer.net/Journal/?p=28