Brian's Bastion http://www.briansbastion.com/ bastion - noun - 1: a group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of liberty" 2: a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle. en-US Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:46:50 -0400 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 28.07506-82.523552http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://www.feedburner.comhttp://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gifThis Feed Powered by FeedBurner.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Happy Easter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/4HiO-86TrRs/happy-easter.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/happy-easter.html He Is Risen! He Is Risen!

]]> Current Affairs Brian Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:46:50 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/happy-easter.html Free: One Gallon of Gas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/ZCv9KZZ0Zg8/free-one-gallon-of-gas.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/free-one-gallon-of-gas.html image from www.briansbastion.com

]]> Fun Stuff Brian Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/free-one-gallon-of-gas.html The Blue State of New York Does It Again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/sG4oAnX9MU4/the-blue-state-of-new-york-does-it-again.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/the-blue-state-of-new-york-does-it-again.html Wiffle Ball, Dodge Ball, Flag Football, Kickball, Tag ... What do they all have in common? Yes, it's true that we all had fun playing them as kids, but I'm looking for something a bit more nefarious. Give up? Well,... image from www.briansbastion.com Wiffle Ball, Dodge Ball, Flag Football, Kickball, Tag ... What do they all have in common?

Yes, it's true that we all had fun playing them as kids, but I'm looking for something a bit more nefarious. Give up?

Well, it seem that the State of New York has branded these, and other childhood games as "risky". According to FoxNews:

"Under the new regulations, any program that offers two or more organized recreational activities -- with at least one of them on the risky list -- is deemed a summer camp and subject to state regulation."

What's the big deal? Well, today's piece in the New York Daily News notes that

"... regulations could cripple small recreational programs, forcing them to pay a $200 fee to register as a summer camp and provide medical staff."

Look at that ... another way for the state to make money ... and oversee our lives.

 

]]> Current Affairs Brian Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/the-blue-state-of-new-york-does-it-again.html Angry Birds Gets in the Easter Spirit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/8m5HxWOw2B0/angry-birds-gets-in-the-easter-spirit.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/angry-birds-gets-in-the-easter-spirit.html OK ... Angry Birds may be fun ... but do we really need another holiday version? Angry Birds Gets in the Easter Spirit OK ... Angry Birds may be fun ... but do we really need another holiday version?  image from www.briansbastion.com

Angry Birds Gets in the Easter Spirit

]]> Games Brian Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:53:38 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/angry-birds-gets-in-the-easter-spirit.html Counting Our Blessings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/QMK8Pdhvn9Y/counting-our-blessings.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/counting-our-blessings.html As most everyone in this part of the country already knows, major storms yesterday took a substantial toll. Right here around Fayetteville NC, not more than 10 miles from where we live, homes were destroyed. Personally, we dealt with heavy... As most everyone in this part of the country already knows, major storms yesterday took a substantial toll. Right here around Fayetteville NC, not more than 10 miles from where we live, homes were destroyed. 

Personally, we dealt with heavy winds, plenty of rain, and a brief power outage.  Nothing but annoyances in the grand scheme of things. 

Those affected by the storm remain in our prayers.

RALEIGH, N.C. –  A devastating storm that spawned tornadoes, flash floods and hail as big as softballs has claimed at least 45 lives across the U.S. while roaring through the South and gaining steam in North Carolina and Virginia.

via www.foxnews.com

]]> Current Affairs Weather Brian Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:16:31 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/counting-our-blessings.html Starting from Scratch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BriansBastion/~3/3y8GmZelbB0/starting-from-scratch.html http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/starting-from-scratch.html This blog was born in 2005. For one reason or another, it died a few years later and has been sitting here gathering dust. Frankly, I'm tired of the dust. Coming soon ... The return of Brian's Bastion. ]]> My Thoughts Brian Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:06:14 -0400 http://www.briansbastion.com/2011/04/starting-from-scratch.html