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Take a very close look at this graphic prepared by the Department of Energy: Now tell me… who is gouging the consumer? Only 18% of the cost of a gallon of gas is even related to the refiner… and it includes their profit AND cost. The government, which has no part in the acquiring, refining,…
Idol
Red got me thinking that I should log my Idol prediction before the show is actually over. I picked Chris Daughtry pretty much since they went to Hollywood. I’m sticking with that prediction. If by some chance he does get voted off, he’ll have the first album out, and you can be sure it will…
Tivoless
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