Ben Wisdom

Currently, it is between two companies: the one that bought my factory here in the Columbia, SC area, and a company that I interviewed with in Roanoke, VA back in July. Both have hinted that they will be extending offers to me in the very near future, probably next week, but of course neither is certain until I see it in black and white.

I have ... See Morebeen available to the market for almost a year now, and these anticipated offers will be the first ones of this long, strange year. Of course, I will let you all know something as soon as I know anything.

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Ben Wisdom wants to know if anyone can recommend an inexpensive (~$100), durable (kid-abuse-resistant) camera or camcorder that can take first movies and also pictures. [ Jack dropped the Kodak Easyshare replacement camera that I just bought a couple weeks ago, leading me to believe that the store's extended warranty probably w...ould have been a wise investment with our little chaos-monsters in the house. ]

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Oh, no! Yup, I'm thinking the warranty is the way to go!

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http://www.theflip.com/en-us/?gclid=CIy16-bmpJ4CFREhDQodQnJ0lA

For next time!

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And the camera probably has to be up where only tall people can reach it... I know, cramping his style...

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Dan Ray

Sams/Walmart has a Nikon "D20" for less than $100 that should be a good buy.

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Inez Tavares Miller

Hey....Ron dropped mine in the lake when he went after his deer. Must be a thing that guys of all ages do, huh? :) Ron got the camera back but it didn't survive the mud & I doubt Kodak would have felt it was their fault. I have a Nikon now & it takes AWESOME pics!

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Kay Carlton

We have one of those made especially for kids - extremely durable. Fisher Price or something. A camera in a thick, rubbery-plastic casing. It has survived many abuses. But the quality is awful. They might be better now, though.

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Grandparent Christmas idea....

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Sorry mom, Rachel just bought one for Jack's Christmas present from us. We saw it in the Bed Bath & Beyond flyer that came in the mail today, and circumstances did not permit us to ignore it.

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Thanks for letting me know! That's where I saw it, when I was looking for tablecloths... but I hadn't done anything about it! Great idea for it to be from Mom and Dad. then he can have his own camera, and yours can be safe! Up high!

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Nora started crawling forward for the first time the week of November 15th, 2009

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Nora started crawling forward the week of November 15th, 2009

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Ben Wisdom came home from his duties in church choir this morning to find the rest of his family all asleep. I thank God for such rest -- we've had a few rough nights in a row.

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Ben Wisdom daughter Nora started crawling (forward) this week!

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Ben Wisdom has the entirety of next week off from work and is very thankful.

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Ben Wisdom just realized that the day before yesterday was the tenth anniversary of my arrival in Columbia, South Carolina. I have lived here a decade, and that is utterly mind-boggling to me.

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Matt Gamel

I have been here for about 5 years... shiesh, time sure does fly.

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Amy Parkhurst

I turn 30 next year, how's that for a shocker? LOL

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We're glad you're here!

November 19 at 5:28pm · Delete

it's "lucky" you were here right when Rachel moved to town, huh? :)

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I know, it wasn't exactly the same time, but if you hadn't come down when you did, you wouldn't have been here when she came....

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Margaret Ray

Rachel went to school with David. (I think) Wasn't he a little involved? It was all planned by God. He certainly chooses the best. It is so exciting when we let Him choose. Of course my rememberer could be off in my old age.

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Yup, Dave knew Rachel at UGA, and gave a pretty good report on Columbia, SC as compared to Atlanta, GA. SO she came here!

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(Rachel) Dave told me of a good church to try... I asked him knowing that his dad was an OPC chaplain. Glad I took his recommendation (for more than one reason)!

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We're glad too!!!!!

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Ben Wisdom (Rachel) I'm eating a warm apricot filled sugar cookie just out of the oven. Grandmother's recipe. (I write this here just to annoy my sisters, BTW) MMmmmmmm.......

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Elizabeth Nance-Coker

...while the rest of us are just drooling! Perfect treat for a fall day. :)

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Rebekah McCune

hmph!

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The Role of State Government

And it worked until I read that that is what it was supposed to do. But, no worries, I will have some nice warm banana bread in a few minutes! :-P

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Rebekah McCune

Sure wish you both lived closer and would bake me something.

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Jennifer McCune Sharpe

yeah, but she made me some last week :-P

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Inez Tavares Miller

That's not fair! I think you should share!

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John Judge

"Warm apricot filled sugar cookie". That's like porn.

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Pamela Drechsel Jenkins

RECIPE PLEASE!

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Angela D. Pedigo

Rachel: You must have inherited your Mom's wonderful ability to cook! She makes great food.

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Ben Wisdom is all on tenterhooks wondering what, if anything, will happen this week regarding his future career.

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Jeremiah Arn

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The wit of man cannot devise a more solid basis for a free, durable and well administered Republic. With respect to our State and Federal governments, I do not think their relations [are] correctly understood by foreigners. They generally suppose the former subordinate to the latter...

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Christopher H. Wisdom Watched the U of South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team thrash Alabama A&M tonight at Colonial Life Arena. John Wadford graciously provided the tickets and the reserved parking pass, and I actually did not think about work the whole evening. Remarkable and most enjoyable!

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Ben Wisdom (Rachel) Ha! Jack just said, "Let's throw this ball with all our heart, okay?"

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Ben Wisdom (Rachel) Leonids start tonight. Hope the sky clears up soon.

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Nora fell asleep playing for the first time ever this evening.

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Ben Wisdom Nora fell asleep playing for the first time ever this evening.

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Ben Wisdom is playing new-ish style Christmas music on this mellow Sunday afternoon. Rachel is making tons of tomato sauce from the summer's tomatoes, and the kids and I are playing Duplos in the living room. Nice times.

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Ginny Wisdom Great Nora pictures!

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Ben Wisdom (Rachel) What a beautiful day for the zoo! :-)

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Ben Wisdom Be still my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In every change God faithful will remain.
Be still my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

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Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future, as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know... See More
the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.

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Elizabeth Nance-Coker

So true

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I've been humming this ever since I read your email. Hope things are better today than yesterday. And please, don't make me all teary eyed in the walmart checkout again!

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That's ok. I got all teary-eyed at home by myself... no stopping it, no people to see...

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Jane B. Robinson

awww Em--you are prego--you probably get teary eyed where and when and what ever!! Ben--We are praying for you and your Family

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Jane, I don't want to say too much "publicly" on facebook yet, but I do believe your prayers are working...

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Good idea, Ben!!!!

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Jane - I really want to say something, but I'll just say "Your mean!"

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Jane B. Robinson

Yeahhh but you still love me :))))

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Yeah I guess. *rolls eyes*

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Ben Wisdom 's daughter Nora slept through the night for the first time in months last night! It's amazing what a little swaddling can do.

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Ben Wisdom (Rachel) Nora is 9 months today! To celebrate she got her first and very own sippy cup, complete with juice-water. Yay!

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Ben Wisdom 's factory has been bought. This reduces my chances of being laid off in the new year by more than half. Things are still not completely certain, but this is one less unknown, for which I am thankful.

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One less unknown unknown. I'm so glad! A little relaxation for your gut!

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Margaret Ray

Good so far. Praying it works out well.

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Jane B. Robinson

Praying for you all!

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My company is now called "Pure Power Technologies, LLC". Here's the Navistar press release:

http://www.navistar.com/portal/site/Navistar/menuitem.619df6dcb5f969c3a1f344ae931010a0/?vgnextoid=44869ed3d4686110VgnVCM10000085d0eb0aRCRD

November 2 at 4:18pm · Delete

Hey, the guy from Richland County actually said that they were pleased to be able to "find and save" jobs. Do you suppose a certain SOMEONE will take credit for this, even though he probably doesn't even KNOW about it!?? :)

November 2 at 4:30pm · Delete

Your resume is getting longer and longer... I never saw a guy work for so many companies without changing jobs! :)

November 2 at 4:31pm · Delete

It's kind of like moving the furniture around instead of moving to a different house! :)

November 2 at 4:32pm · Delete

No kidding, mom. Technically, if they hire me, this will be the fourth company that I have worked for without really changing jobs.

November 2 at 4:38pm · Delete

That's a pretty good accomplishment! :)

November 2 at 4:39pm · Delete

...and, to be completely honest, just "moving the furniture around" has been getting old...

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(Rachel) Hey wait a minute - "find and save jobs"? Isn't this a net loss? Garrrrrr!!

November 2 at 4:48pm · Delete

Of COURSE it is!!! that's why that expression is so darn #%&@@@!!# SILLY!!!!

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Keith Shaw

Heard the news this morning. The Pure Power name is a bit odd, but the news is certainly good. Hope it works out for y'all, but it's definitely going in the right direction!

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If I had to guess, I think they are going for a dual vibe: "Pure" as in environmental or green, and "Power" as in still interested in performance.

Yeah, odd is a good word for it. Double-minded is another good word.

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Whoa, mom, easy on the language! ;D

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That's why I used the symbols! Hey, I just read your pst on Travis' update!! : 0!

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Margaret Ray

My daughter is getting a little racey. I understand-I feel like you do or more so maybe.

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Ben Wisdom -- Rejoice! Your federal government has graciously allowed you to once again observe noon at 12pm!

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Leanne Carnell Carter

This is a subject that drives Rob nuts.

November 1 at 3:32pm · Delete

Do you suppose any jobs are being "saved or created" by this silly time change stuff? :)

November 1 at 4:20pm · Delete

HaHA, Ginny! I don't know about that, but it sure irritates night shift folks around here!

November 1 at 4:33pm · Delete

I think it irritates anyone who has to be anywhere at a certain time, or has animals, or small children. Hmmm... that covers just about everyone. Someone should do a poll and see if ANYONE likes it... and the ones who like it in the Fall get canceled out by the ones who don't like "losing" the hour in the Spring.

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Judith Ray

Great idea...let's have a poll!!! What a concept! Asking people what they want! Wow. LOL

November 1 at 4:38pm · Delete

Never happen. Unless, of course, it's done by the new Poll Czar, and is 2352 new federal civilian staff, in their shiny hybrid SUVs! :)

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Matt Gamel

The key word being "hybrid" - that way their hypocrisy only moderately shines through.

November 1 at 4:54pm · Delete

Here's a little history on the subject:

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=N2JhMmQxNjRkNjljZTdmNDM5MzFhNjcwMDc0YjE4ZDE=

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