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Here's Charlie!!

Charles Robert Clogg
August 7, 2009
7.23 lbs
20 inches


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A tip to avoid Swine Flu

Dont do this.

Cruise in Review

We just got back from our 7 day cruise to Mexico. Here are the points of interest:

Despite Anna’s warning - I got a sunburn the first day of our trip – so I spent the week either wearing a t-shirt or lots of sunscreen. Anna tanned more evenly throughout the trip.

Places we visited in order:

Cozumel, Mexico – Got our shopping out of the way. The cruise ship gave us a shopping book with various “free without purchase” coupons, so we went on a scavenger hunt collecting those items. We walked the entire strip (3 miles?) posed with some Parrots and then boarded the ship. Roatan, Honduras – My favorite spot. The people here are much friendlier and the landscape was full of beautiful lush green plants and trees. Anna and I went on a snorkeling tour where we saw lots of colorful fish, a barracuda and a four-foot eel. We swam above the reef and then it dropped off almost 80 feet – what a site! Afterwards we relaxed on a private beach and met two friends – they went on the snorkel trip with life jackets because neither of them know how to swim! Costa Maya, Mexico – We spent the day at “Tequila Beach”… I took full advantage of the unlimited drink pass that we purchased beforehand. I grew quickly attached to a local drink called the “Tucan” that tasted like a Tequila Sunrise with some sort of blue liquor on top. When we got back to the ship, I took a very long nap.
The work-out facilities on the ship were top-notch with a fantastic 360 degree view of the ocean. The entertainment on the ship was fun, but more B-Level performances. We saw a magic show, comedian, ice skating, skits, and various music and Broadway-type performances. The food of course was very tasty. Our inside room was very dark and made for great sleeping conditions. I spent a lot of time in the Casino and probably came out the week negative $50 dollars – but it paid for hours of fun. Anna watched as I played black-jack and we played slots together. I also played Texas-hold ‘em but lost my money when I went “All-In” against a guy who had pocket Aces (ouch!).

Because 40% of the ship was Mexican, it took 5 hours to get off the ship through customs and immigration. It would have taken much longer, but we ended up paying some people to cut in line … which saved us about 2-3 hours!

After a five hour car ride, we arrived at Anna’s parents house for Easter dinner. It was so good to see our little Avery again – we missed her so much!

Alpha, Bravo…..CHARLIE!!!

We had a sonogram on Monday, and we found out we’re having a boy… here are the pictures. We have a scanner now.  Some of you may remember that when I announced Avery’s sonogram, I posted sonogram pictures I had found through Google.

Yes, sonogram pictures often look alike, but I’m no longer in the counterfeit business. J

We will be naming our boy Charles Robert Clogg, after my father… but we will call him Charlie. Anna’s grandfather was also named Robert Charles. This name has roots on both sides of our family… both of our great grandfathers were named Charles Robert.

(The above was taken at 12 weeks)
(This second photo was taken at 20 weeks... this is how the sonogram lady told us what gender the baby was... she circled the family jewels and typed "b-o-y")

Baby Charle is due August 5th, 2009.

3 Days Old - 10 Months Old

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Christmas Surprise...

Scores of new species found in Greater Mekong...

Romans 1:20 - "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."

I find it amazing that after thousands of years we are still discovering entirely new species on earth! May God's creativity and sheer brilliance never cease to amaze!

Among the list: Striped rabbits, bright pink millipedes laced with cyanide, and a rat that was believed to have become extinct 11 million years ago

A host of new species has been found in the area, which is so full of life that previously unknown animals and plants have been turning up at a rate of two a week for a decade. Read more here.

Eighty eight new species of frogs were discovered, including the blue spotted tree frog (above). Click on the picture, or click here, to see more.

UN Blowback: More Than 650 International Scientists Dissent Over Man-Made Global Warming Claims

(I only post this to debunk the idea that there is an overwhelming scientific 'consensus' for man-made global warming)

Study: Half of warming due to Sun! –Sea Levels Fail to Rise? - Warming Fears in 'Dustbin of History'

The UN global warming conference currently underway in Poland is about to face a serious challenge from over 650 dissenting scientists from around the globe who are criticizing the climate claims made by the UN IPCC and former Vice President Al Gore. Set for release this week, a newly updated U.S. Senate Minority Report features the dissenting voices of over 650 international scientists, many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN. The report has added about 250 scientists (and growing) in 2008 to the over 400 scientists who spoke out in 2007. The over 650 dissenting scientists are more than 12 times the number of UN scientists (52) who authored the media hyped IPCC 2007 Summary for Policymakers.

A hint of what the upcoming report contains:

“I am a skeptic…Global warming has become a new religion.” - Nobel Prize Winner for Physics, Ivar Giaever.

“Since I am no longer affiliated with any organization nor receiving any funding, I can speak quite frankly….As a scientist I remain skeptical.” - Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Joanne Simpson, the first woman in the world to receive a PhD in meteorology and formerly of NASA who has authored more than 190 studies and has been called “among the most preeminent scientists of the last 100 years.”

Warming fears are the “worst scientific scandal in the history…When people come to know what the truth is, they will feel deceived by science and scientists.” - UN IPCC Japanese Scientist Dr. Kiminori Itoh, an award-winning PhD environmental physical chemist.

“Even doubling or tripling the amount of carbon dioxide will virtually have little impact, as water vapour and water condensed on particles as clouds dominate the worldwide scene and always will.” – . Geoffrey G. Duffy, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering of the University of Auckland, NZ.

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Obama's Senate Seat Saga

For those who don’t know, Obama’s senate seat is up for grabs. The governor of the state, Governor Blagojevich, has sole authority to choose the successor. Yesterday, December 9th, he was arrested for soliciting bribes in a “pay-to-play” scheme involving FBI wire taps where he is quoted as saying “I’ve got this thing and it’s [expletive] golden and, uh, uh, I’m not just giving it up for nothing. I’m not gonna do it.” He also sought to be appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Energy, or ambassador…. He allegedly also mentioned corporate boards his wife could be appointed to, for which she could receive $150,000 a year compensation. He also wanted


December 8 – The day before, congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has a meeting with Governor Blagojevich for 90 minutes. Afterwards he says “I am convinced that the governor has a very thoughtful process that he has put in place and is wrestling and weighing a number of issues in this enormous decision that he has to make…Today, I leave confident that the governor has put in place processes and that his interview process for this position is thoughtful.” Earlier in the day, Blagojevich called Jackson “a very strong candidate in a very strong position” for the job.

December 9 – Blagojevich is arrested. Later in the day president-elect Obama says “I had no contact with the governor or his office and so I was not aware of what was happening, ” This statement directly contradicts what his chief advisor David Axelrod said only two weeks earlier that Obama had been speaking with the Govenor. Quote: "I know he's talked to the governor and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them." Now the Obama team is saying that this chief advisor "mispoke."

December 10 – Congressman Jessee Jackson Jr says “I think that I can speak for all Illinois residents when I express outrage at the thought that Illinois' now vacant Senate seat may have been put up for sale, offered to the highest bidder.”

Does anyone honestly believe that the above parties knew nothing was going on!?!

My point is this. I wonder how deep the corruption is in Chicago, and how far-ranging it must be within the political elites of Illinois. What I predict will happen is that investigators will find out that the president-elect has many senior aides and advisors who are deeply embedded in those Chicago elites.

Which makes me ask: Will Obama commit to allowing U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald to pursue the investigation as far and as deep and for as long as necessary? And will the new president commit to firing immediately anyone in his Administration implicated in any of the ripples flowing out of the Blagojevich scandals?

Let us stay tuned...

Barney As Punishment ?

I thought this was humorous... check out the link below:

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=94440&videoChannel=4