WEEKLY FOLDER

28 Ways to Save on Food on Shine

2011-03-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

This may be of assistance in times like this...

Two Californias - Victor Davis Hanson - National Review Online

2010-12-28T12:21:00.000-08:00

To quote Jane, who sent the link to me:

Every Californian should read this article
Or everyone who loves Califoria should read this article.
Or everyone in a border state should read this article.
Just read the article, please!

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/255320/two-californias-victor-davis-hanson?page=1

Two Californias - Victor Davis Hanson - National Review Online

SpaceX splashes down to complete successful demo flight - Science Fair: Science and Space News - USATODAY.com

2010-12-08T14:18:00.000-08:00

I love to read news like this!

SpaceX splashes down to complete successful demo flight - Science Fair: Science and Space News - USATODAY.com

Unpopular Science - NYTimes.com

2010-11-17T11:37:00.000-08:00

Back in the swing... you have never thought of science like this. Very entertaining, to the point of understanding.

Unpopular Science - NYTimes.com

How to Find Cheaper College Textbooks - Bucks Blog - NYTimes.com

2010-08-09T10:48:00.000-07:00

This is timely - but only if you are on the ball. There are a lot of options out there when it comes to buying and selling textbooks. As a recent participant in the process, I can tell you that you can definitely save some money...

How to Find Cheaper College Textbooks - Bucks Blog - NYTimes.com

100 Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark | AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

2010-02-24T16:20:00.000-08:00

I watched a video today about some guy's rant that the institution of education needs to catch up with technology. The premise being that it no longer pays to go to college just to memorize facts. Everything (facts) you are taught in class can be had on the internet. The worth of information has declined so much that it is now free, as in cost, and free, as in liberated.

There may be some truth to this. As long as there are a growing number to websites that produce lists like this, and not just videos, either. The only reason you fork out money will be to get the diploma.

On the other hand...

Quite a few of us are so damn lazy that we just need a kick in the pants and want someone to schedule our life for 4 years.

100 Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark | AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

Star Wars cast like you've never seen them before

2010-01-20T15:24:00.000-08:00

This is a great picture of the actors.
Star Wars cast at imgur: the simple image sharer | Image Gallery

19 bizarre home cures that really work - Alternative medicine- msnbc.com

2010-01-19T16:33:00.000-08:00

I'm not usually into homeopathic remedies, but some of these do make sense.

19 bizarre home cures that really work - Alternative medicine- msnbc.com

Quote by Woody Allen: "In my next life I want to live my life backwards...."

2010-01-19T12:36:00.000-08:00

Quote by Woody Allen: "In my next life I want to live my life backwards....": "'In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people's home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get a gold watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa-like conditions with central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!'
— Woody Allen"

So... What Really Changed This Past Decade???

2010-01-19T11:37:00.000-08:00

A LOT... take a look...

What's Changed This Decade

imgur: the simple image sharer | Image Gallery

2010-01-19T11:29:00.000-08:00

Some Cartoons just seem to pull it off...

imgur: the simple image sharer | Image Gallery

A Clothing Clearance Where More Than Just the Prices Have Been Slashed - NY Times

2010-01-07T11:20:00.000-08:00

These are tough times. Not just for the poor, but for most people, I would think. There is a certain mentality out there that has blossomed across the nation: Cheap is good, free is better. When you happen across a sale at a store, its a good feeling. Getting something for free is like hitting the jackpot. Usually, getting that 'something' for free, involves purposeful business strategies on the part of the company giving away the free stuff. The company usually gets a bigger return on their effort to get you into the store for the few free items available.
There are other ways to get free stuff also, though; You beg, borrow, or steal.
This article reports how one large store happens to be throwing out 'last weeks fashion apparel' that could be used for supplying homeless and less fortunate individuals. The people searching through the tossed out clothes find that the articles of clothing have been 'destroyed' to a point of not being usable. The clothes have cuts in them to render them unusable. Scissors have been used on some items, knives on others. Some clothes have escaped the wrath of the knife. Most are unusable, though.

There seems to be a 'gosh-darn-it' in there somewhere. This store could just leave the clothes alone and let whoever wants to dig in the trash find themselves some good-as-new threads. They could even take the bins full of clothes down to skid-row and hand them out to the less fortunate. Heck, they could even drop them of at a local charity and let them handle it. Anything but destroy them.

My point is this: Let the company do what they want with the clothes and leave them alone. They could have been a little more discreet about their destruction process to escape the press, though. The rights of the company have been totally removed from the discussion here. I refuse to pass judgment on them for doing what they have every right to do. The clothes are still the property of the store. Yes, they could have chosen to donate them to a charity or church, but chose not to. Its still their choice. But to build hatred against the company for doing its business is not right.

Maybe the bins will be empty next time they are searched. And maybe someone deserving of some new clothes will have them next week. And you will still be thinking about how you could have had free clothes. Only this time the company will have carried out its business away from the public eye.

Tell me your thoughts.

About New York - Clothes Discarded by H and M in Manhattan Are First Destroyed - NYTimes.com

13 PC Security Threats for 2010 — Datamation.com

2009-12-09T08:33:00.000-08:00

With the speed that technology advances, you need to be extra vigilant about your security online. The past is oh, so old-news, and if you are like me, the future is just a roller-coaster just waiting for you to jump on. And just like that roller-coaster, some are scarier than others. The threats to your on-line safety and security are going to be knocking at your door next year. Do you know know what to look for? Do you know how to respond? Lets not get too lax in our online habits with a false sense of security just because you have the latest anti-virus software. If you've ever been the victim of one of these, then you know what I'm talking about.

13 PC Security Threats for 2010 — Datamation.com

Artificial lens implant to give patients ‘high-definition’ vision, better than 20/20 - SmartPlanet

2009-12-04T16:16:00.000-08:00

Artificial lens implants could be the solution to someone's terrible eyesight. The lens would replace the original and be 'custom fit' to the person. It would be like installing glasses right in the eye itself.

Artificial lens implant to give patients ‘high-definition’ vision, better than 20/20 - SmartPlanet

Global Warming was "fixed"

2009-11-20T14:20:00.000-08:00

There seems to be "evidence of substantial fraud in reporting the "evidence" on global warming; the unlawful destruction of records to cover up this fraud ,conspiracy, and deceit in the entire operation."

How will the Media portray the evidence? This will probably just be a footnote on the day (if that). This needs to be brought out to the open and fully examined.
Read it for yourself - (1079 emails and 72 documents) VERY Incriminating!

With Hurricanes At Thirty Year Low, Gore Turns To Photoshop

2009-11-19T13:48:00.000-08:00

There's a quote in the story that says it all.

“In searching for a new enemy to unite us, we came up with the idea that pollution, the threat of global warming, water shortages, famine and the like would fit the bill. All these dangers are caused by human intervention, and it is only through changed attitudes and behavior that they can be overcome. The real enemy then, is humanity itself.”
Per the story, Al Gore is associated with the group that put this to paper.

Figures.

Alex Jones’ Prison Planet.com » With Hurricanes At Thirty Year Low, Gore Turns To Photoshop

Forever Posting

2009-11-18T14:33:00.000-08:00

I'm wondering if you could set up a 'system' between Blogger, Facebook and Twitter so that your post would be re-posted in a vicious cycle around all 3 sites forever. I believe there are enough utilities/plug-ins/sites out there that you could do this...

It would only be a theory at this point, though...

Happy 40th birthday to the internet

2009-10-28T16:46:00.000-07:00

What would we do without it? Happy Birthday, Internet!

Tech Central - Times Online - WBLG: Happy 40th birthday to the internet

Philip Glass for free

2009-10-28T16:31:00.000-07:00

Philip Glass is a musical genius. His work is found all over the place. If you have never heard of him, give this album a try. The best part? Its free.

Dyson Air Multiplier: Amplifies Air Without Fan Blades

2009-10-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

This one is from the Apartment Therapy Unplugged site:

A 'fan' with no blades? This is a very cool looking device... a little pricey, but way cool.
Would I put one in my house? When the price comes way down from the clouds.

Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Dyson Air Multiplier: Amplifies Air Without Fan Blades

The Economy is Over? Ask The Guy Down The Street

2009-10-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

How do they know?.... Did they get a twitter from the Economy Gods on this? Are they going to back up their words if things don't recover like they think?

I'm sure the guy next door who hasn't had a job in 6 months feels like today is just an extension of the last month; The economy sucks - and it will suck tomorrow too.

How about we start sending a message to BO's administration that he needs to start paying attention to the guy down the street. There is no way this economy will recover if there are still no jobs to go around. Make job creation #1. We all know that the Billions that have been tossed into the market only got us in debt. We may never recover from that. But as little good as that did, you can bet your bottom dollar that if there are no jobs for the guy down the street, then this economy will never recover.

Survey: Recession Over, Economists Say - CBS News

Christopher Columbus Was Evil... Sentenced to Life by 4th Graders

2009-10-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

WOW... Christopher Columbus Sent to prison for life by a class of 4th graders. I assume that since all this more of less erases the Historical aspect of his presumed "discoveries", then we should demand that the unions and government workers give up the holiday and get their asses back to work. Heck, these 4th graders are the leaders of tomorrow. We should be listening to them today! Ya think?
A darker side of Columbus emerges in US classrooms - Yahoo! News

A Very Cool Piece of Animation - Check this Out

2009-10-07T21:43:00.000-07:00

This is a very unique Site. A visual peice of audio candy, you might say. Sit back, Relax, and Enjoy...

221483_Play.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object)

Farmer Grows Pumpkins with Human Faces

2009-10-05T14:40:00.000-07:00

This is kind of Creepy... But totally in season, I suppose. This farmer has actually produced pumpkins with the likeness of a human face grown into them. No, its not carved out, but really the skin of the pumpkin. My first inclination would be to scare the pants off the trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Sounds like fun to me!
Farmer Grows Pumpkins with Human Faces

'Nuf Said

2009-10-01T10:50:00.000-07:00

Banned Books Week

2009-09-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

The American Library Association has set asside this week, Sept 26 thru Oct 3rd, 2009 as Banned Books Week. Their site has a listing of some notable books which have been banned. It indicates who banned it and why. They hold the annual event to celebrate "the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment." Something we should all be aware of.
Regardless of whether you have read any of the book on this list, it should be noted that reading is probably the single most important thing you should learn. Read. Read a lot. And enjoy the freedom you have to do so.

ALA | Banned Books Week

Baby Dancing to Beyonce

2009-09-25T16:50:00.000-07:00

This is just so darn cute!
And its a REAL dancing baby too!
YouTube - Baby Dancing to Beyonce

Why I Live Every Day Like It’s My Last | Marc and Angel Hack Life

2009-09-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

For some, living everyday is all they can do. For others, it seems like they can suck the life right out of this world. Every now and then someone breaks the rules. And every now and then the rules are broken by Life.

Why I Live Every Day Like It’s My Last | Marc and Angel Hack Life

Did He Just Call the President a Pantywaist???

2009-09-24T16:35:00.000-07:00

Did this guy really just call Obama a Pantywaist?

Barack Obama: President Pantywaist restores the satellite states to their former owner - Telegraph Blogs

Barack Obama: President Pantywaist restores the satellite states to their former owner - Telegraph Blogs

2009-09-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

Did He just call Obama a PantyWaist ?!?!?

Barack Obama: President Pantywaist restores the satellite states to their former owner - Telegraph Blogs

Water on the Moon - A 'Game-Changer'

2009-09-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

Scientists discover there is water on the Moon.
Who knew?
Moon water findings are a game-changer - Space- msnbc.com

Obama Budget Cuts Visualization - YouTube

2009-09-23T16:06:00.000-07:00

If those BIG Budget numbers Scare you... watch this.
YouTube - Obama Budget Cuts Visualization

OMG - Your First Amendment Rights are in Danger

2009-09-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

Your local liberal crazy is about to be empowered with 'flagging' you with "fishy speech" if you speak out about the White House's new health-care plan.

WHAT THE-

Thats right... you may become the next person that the White House has to keep an eye on - if your local fink-meister has anything to say about it, that is. All you have to do is send something in an email that rubs a health-care plan watch-dog just a little wrong. They in turn send that email to the White House to "flag" you as having made 'fishy' claims about Obama's new health-care plan.

Game-Over... You're Flagged

This is atrocious, if you ask me. I agree with Sen. Tom Cornyn on this one.
I'm just a little concerned about my Rights here. Aren't you?

GOP Senator: White House Encroaching on First Amendment - The Note

Swine flu is 'gaining steam'

2009-09-17T13:43:00.000-07:00

Just wash your hands, and cover your coughs and sneezes, OK?

Swine flu is here and 'gaining steam' | StarTribune.com

How to Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 Without Losing All Your Settings – Make Tech Easier

2009-09-16T21:06:00.000-07:00

This article shows an easy way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. From the sounds of it, the process seems quite straightforward. I can understand the MS marketing perspective of keeping XP out of the loop, but why make it hard on people who want to hang on to something that works? XP users will be upgrading to Windows 7 anyway, and there will be a lot of complaining along the way because of the lack uf an upgrade path. This tool should make the path a much smoother one, for sure.

How to Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 Without Losing All Your Settings – Make Tech Easier

Mandatory Health Insurance May Hit Middle Class : NPR

2009-09-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

They ought to know, right?

Mandatory Health Insurance May Hit Middle Class : NPR

Pigs Do The Darndest Things

2009-09-16T14:35:00.000-07:00

You thought that pigs only ended up on your plate. SURPRISE! That cute little fat creature has over 185 ways of being used. Very resourceful, that piggy is!

PIG 05049 : Christien Meindertsma

Did You Really Think Your Password Was That Good?

2009-08-06T08:39:00.001-07:00

The fact that you have never told anyone your password does not mean that no one else will ever guess it. Here is a quick way to check it; Lower case, Upper case, Symbols, more than 8 characters, not in a dictionary - any dictionary. Then see how it rates at this Microsoft Password Check site.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx

The Worth of Me -or- Does This Sell My Soul, or Just a Part of It?

2009-07-21T13:55:00.000-07:00

In my previous post, I was feeling a little bit excited, hoping to make the most out of what I considered a 'free-time' effort: Taking surveys and getting a few bucks for doing so. Well, this is an update to that post. I have so far made nothing, but then again, I have invested nothing. Literally. "So whats the update about?", you ask. Here's my experience: The "surveys" presented so far(about 6 or so) have all required a token purchase with credit card or application for a credit card. Personally, I am not one to just toss my credit card out there 'willy-nilly' for a merchant to latch on to and (more than likely) sell my info later on down the road. I will say that some of the surveys were for well known products, and some I have never heard of. Regardless, I personally chose not to participate. My philosophy is this: My opinion itself ought to be worth something to the companies who value their product. In defense of Vindale's system, they are very up-front about possible costs incurred and the time it could take to complete a survey. They do not reimburse you, hence they credit your account. Note that some of the products you are asked to review are for subsription services. As for me, I would rather not bother with this stuff. Its not worth whoring myself out for the easy 5 or 10 bucks in my account, thats for sure.
I'm pretty picky about where I spread my personal info out on internetland. Personal info is easier to secure when I know it stays in my pocket.

Have you had an experience with online surveys?

Making Some Money on the Side

2009-07-09T10:48:00.000-07:00

We all long for that magic crystal... The Secret Formula... The Winning Numbers... But lets face it, OK, I'm not one for get rich quick schemes... That's why I'm willing to do a little work to make a buck or two. I'm not looking to get something for nothing, but I will place a value on everything I do. So it came without any reservation that a few minutes of my time would be worth a few dollars, here and there. I took the leap and signed up with Vindale Research. Mostly known for product research and opinion surveys, I am filling out questionnaires for them. One at a time. My efforts are rewarded with a direct deposit to my PayPal Account. No fussing around. I'm on my way to make a few bucks, but I'm being realistic about it. You should be too. Everyone has an Opinion, right?

Check it out at: Vindale Research

Stay out of Social Site Hell - Here are 10 ways to do just that.

2009-07-09T08:44:00.000-07:00

I belong to Facebook and Twitter. There - I said it. So once you get rolling in the hay with those places, its fairly easy to forget how much of a problem that one, tiny, itsy-bitsy cell-phone pic can cause. It was taken by so-and-so's cousin while you were at that summer party. You know- the party that you had a hard time remembering the next day.

I'm trying real hard to watch my step when walking through this vast world of connections-from who-knows-where. You need to be careful too. It's not just the pics that can come back to bite you. Everything you type can become fodder too - especially for prospective employers.

10 ways to stay out of trouble when you post to social networking sites | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

Reusable grocery bags may cause food poisoning

2009-05-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

OK... Who thought of this anyway? Someone wants to keep those plastic bags at the checkout stand...

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill

2009-04-24T14:39:00.000-07:00

Great Video - Geat soundtrack - This will make your jaw drop.
Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

Sleight of Hand at its Best

2009-04-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

Dick Cavett and The Great Slydini on TV. I thought I could figure it out, but he has some great tricks up his sleeve.
Conjuring Slydini - Dick Cavett Blog - NYTimes.com

How Big is Facebook?

2009-04-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

I suppose HUGE doesn't do it justice. I use Facebook and I bet that if I threw the question out there, that many, many would say they do also. It's just a Social Media site, some say. Just a way to 'connect.' But whatever happened to the good ol' times? when gathering after church and the parties that we threw meant something. No so anymore. Now its not uncommon to see individuals with Hundreds of names on their list (like they even connected in the first place.) You may call those acquaintances. But that's like saying you are connected to the butcher, cause you saw him cut your meat. Ridiculous. I like connecting too, but not with strangers. Not willy-nilly.

How Big is Facebook?

5 Things To Do If You Lose Your IT Job -- IT careers -- InformationWeek

2009-03-26T21:31:00.000-07:00

Hopefully this is not something that you are faced with... I know for my own experience that these are basically good rules to live by, whether or not you lost your job. Best wishes to those who are looking for work.
5 Things To Do If You Lose Your IT Job -- IT careers -- InformationWeek: "

British scientists to create 'synthetic' blood

2009-03-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

This is incredibly hopeful news. The ramifications could be enormous. This would probably not just stop with "blood", but move into real organs, and then.... Humans. Hmmm...

Time Banks Weave Community One Hour at a Time

2009-03-17T08:36:00.000-07:00

For every hour you spend doing something for someone in your community, you earn one Time Dollar. Then you have a Time Dollar to spend on having someone do something for you. It's that simple. Yet it also has profound effects. Time Banks change neighborhoods and whole communities. Time Banking is a social change movement in 22 countries and six continents.

Everything's Amazing

2009-03-13T16:37:00.000-07:00

Everything's amazing, nobody's happy
- Aint that the truth

Alaska Gov. Palin's daughter, fiance break up

2009-03-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

I would like to hear from anyone that really cares...

See the story here

Do You Remember the Afghan Girl on the Cover of National Geographic?

2009-03-06T13:47:00.001-08:00

She remembers the moment. The photographer took her picture. She remembers her anger. The man was a stranger. She had never been photographed before. Until they met again 17 years later, she had not been photographed since.

Like Hitting a Man When He's Down

2009-02-19T15:36:00.000-08:00

This is just Wrong!

AP IMPACT: Jobless hit with bank fees on benefits

There Are Players, And Then There Are Players...

2009-02-19T15:16:00.001-08:00

This is the kind of story you love to read. Sportsmanship is alive and well at the DeKalb Ill. high school basketball team.
Rivals High - Amid the grieving, a rare act of sportsmanship

Your Government at Work....

2009-02-17T13:47:00.001-08:00

The Associated Press: New lead rules send small dirt bikes to storage
If I owned a small bike as in the story, I would definitely keep it out of my kids mouth. DOH!

Numa Numa is Reborn!

2009-02-06T09:40:00.000-08:00

How weird is this? Leave it to Japan to turn a pseudo hit into an obsession. This one takes the prize! Enjoy!

Saving Money for Retirement - What a Concept

2009-02-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

If we all live to be 80 then maybe we should start looking at our savings a little differently. I certainly hope to be able to retire at some point. Living past 65 is the immediate goal and enjoying any time after that would be long term. There seems to be an inherent problem in this country with saving money. We just don't do it.

I would never have thought that this country would get itself in the shape it is today. Investments shrinking by more than half. People walking away from their homes and mortgages. Unemployment at levels we haven't seen in years. Just think about the future for a moment. Do you have any kind of plan for it? With all the changes that have occurred, Now is a good time to see a Certified Financial Planner. Hopefully we can all avoid a monetary disaster by the time we retire. This Bankrate.com article has laid out 8 Ways to Ruin Your Chances to Retire

Grand Jury Investigating Cardinal Mahony

2009-01-29T13:26:00.001-08:00

Cardinal Roger Mahony said Thursday he was "mystified and puzzled" by a federal grand jury investigation into the handling of alleged clergy child molestation cases by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Would you expect any other response?

Barack and a Plunger... HUH?

2009-01-19T14:36:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama and a plunger: He might not want to remember this photo -- chicagotribune.com

Bush Commutes 2 Border Agents’ Sentences - NYTimes.com

2009-01-19T14:10:00.000-08:00

Ramos and Compean have had their sentence commuted by President Bush. They are expected to be out of prison on March 20th. Its about time...

Bush Commutes 2 Border Agents’ Sentences - NYTimes.com

A Brief Explaination of Government Styles

2009-01-16T15:31:00.000-08:00

The American Form of Government

Cellphone radiation could cause kidney damage?

2008-12-30T10:35:00.000-08:00

The study reported that kidneys are susceptible to the radiation even at lower doses than having a cell phone in your face.
Cellphone radiation could cause kidney damage?

TypeTee entries...

2008-12-22T11:54:00.000-08:00

Teachers and Parents Get Different Stories

2008-12-09T09:27:00.000-08:00

I came across the following two stories on Edweek.org. The first headline was on the main page. It is focused primarily on stories for those who are interested in education. There is a link on this page to the Teacher Magazine web site. Teacher Magazine as the name implies is written for teachers. Both carry articles related to and about education. I caught sight of these headlines and had to wonder; "Why would they try to lead teachers on like this?" or "Are they trying to present a more pessimistic view to the more general audience?" My guess is that teacher Unions have a lot to do with it. I'm sure that this is a "Look! You're doing a good job!" aimed at teachers (believe me, some deserve it), but to have the same story headlined and presented differently to very separate audiences has led me to believe there is more to this. Why did it need to be rewritten for the general audience? Was the AP story too upbeat?

Published Online: December 9, 2008 in Education Week

Asians Best U.S. Students in Math and Science

By Kathleen Kennedy Manzo

American 4th and 8th graders continue to exceed the international average on math and science tests, but are still well behind their counterparts in several Asian nations and trail a few European countries, results released today show.

Students in Massachusetts and Minnesota who took part in the testing program, however, excelled ahead of their peers across the United States. Massachusetts in particular did as well as some of the leading Asian nations in some areas...

And on the same site in, but in the Teacher Magazine section.

U.S. Math and Science Students on Par

WASHINGTON (AP) — In math and science, American kids are doing better than people think, an international study found. But some Asian countries have an edge in math that just keeps growing.

U.S. students have made significant gains in math since 1995 and score above average on international fourth- and eighth-grade tests in the subject, according to a study released Tuesday.

However, the United States has a long way to go to lead the world in math. The study reported dramatically higher math scores in five Asian countries — Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Korea — than other countries...

Golf Has a Guardian Angel

2008-12-04T11:35:00.000-08:00

Harris Armstrong is a special person. I'm sure that more of us would do well to take his lead. He played golf since he was 12 and was touted as the next Tiger Woods. For this young man to have touched so many says an awful lot about who he was and what kind of family he grew up in.

The Ongoing Threat to Windows Users - Sinowal

2008-11-21T16:47:00.000-08:00

Windows users could be unaware of any infection that occurs until its too late. The latest threat - Sinowal - is a Trojan / Rootkit type of file that has some very nasty habits. Some are predicting that the Monday before Thanksgiving (in the US) will be a very busy day for this bugger. IT people have labeled it Black Monday because of all the security related issues that surface.

First, and foremost, your Anti-Virus software will most likely miss detecting it. Then once installed, it watches your keystrokes. It watches for certain sites you visit and then passes the information you just entered back to its data collection computer across an encrypted connection. What it collects will most likely be bank account or other sensitive information. This is one bad Trojan.

Because this file changes all the time, your Anti-Virus software may not catch the latest version. There are Rootkit detectors available and running a couple of them would be the best option to find out if you are infected. Programs Rootkit Buster and GMER and F-Secure's Backlight are a few of your options.

Remember! You don't need to be spending money on your PC to protect it. Almost any type of protection you need can be found for free! Yes, FREE. (I haven't paid for anti-virus or firewall software in years).

This threat is compounded by the fact that a LOT of PC user DO NOT update the software they have and use on their PC. There are some serious gaps in security that go unchecked in well known software titles, like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, and Apple Quicktime, to name a few. Browsers are vulnerable also. Firefox and Opera are always updating their software. Some Windows users have automatic updates turned off. Not that its a bad thing, but there are updates being produced all the time. Microsoft makes the updates available online, though, if you know where to look.

Remember, whatever Anti-Virus / Firewall / Plug-in / Software you run, keep your programs patched and up to date. (my public service announcement) :)

Vaccinating Children Against Flu Prevents Sickness, Death

2008-11-13T13:35:00.000-08:00

Influenza is an illness that kills many thousands of people worldwide every year and makes millions more seriously ill. Many of those victims are children. As Rose Hoban reports, new research shows vaccines prevent disease and death in children. Here is the story.
To find out where to get a flu shot at a clinic in your area, click here.

Great Balls o' Fire.... Pentagon Style

2008-11-12T13:16:00.000-08:00

The Pentagon has a new secret weapon to neutralize sites containing chemical or biological weapons: rocket balls. But, as with most stories, it comes alive when you get to read the comments. This one is no different. Just read the first few comments to see what I'm talking about.

Drop, Cover and Hold... You know the Drill

2008-11-12T12:48:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, November 13th at 10AM, Los Angeles will be holding The Great Southern California ShakeOut. Its an earthquake drill conducted by CalTech and thousands of people are expected to participate. Even if you don't live in 'Earthquake Country', the information is worth looking at. If you ever need a reason not to live in SoCal, then I suppose this could fit the bill. And if you're looking for a reason to get out, this will surely help the cause. Oh, wait, taxes may hit 10% soon in CA, so I guess this will just add to the list. Good Luck to us all... Sheesh!

Butler who saw racial history being remade...

2008-11-07T16:06:00.000-08:00

Some stories have to be told. This is one of them.

The Most Powerful Tool in IDEA 2004

2008-11-05T15:13:00.000-08:00

Do you think special education in your community or state needs to be strengthened or improved? Then you need to think about becoming a member of your State Advisory Panel.

Each state has an advisory panel. The panel provides your State Department of Education guidance about special education and related services for children with disabilities.

Does the quality of special education services in your school district or state need to be improved?
Are the educational needs of children with disabilities going unmet?
Do special education teachers and related service providers need better training?

If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," you should consider becoming a member of your state advisory panel.

(Wrightslaw.com is a huge resource for information on children with disabilities... )

Election Day Offers and Freebies

2008-11-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

This is for those of you going to vote and thinking of taking some retailer up on a promotion just for showing your Ballot Stub. Latest info is that you don't have to show any stub or sticker or anything; its a violation to offer something to someone in order to get them to vote. You may be able to just 'ask' for the promotion anyway.

Ben & Jerry's: Free scoop of ice creambetween 5-8pm. Originally, materials stated you'd need some form ofproof you voted (like an "I voted" sticker), but current materials justspell out "Free scoops!" (locate)

Books-A-Million: Free cup of coffee after showing your "I voted" sticker. (locate)

California Tortilla: Free taco for showing "I voted" sticker. (locate)

Chick-fil-A:"Several hundred" of 1,400 Chick-fil-A restaurants are handing outchicken
sandwiches (the kind normally $2.70) to adults with proof ofvoting. (locate)

Krispy Kreme: Free star-shaped doughnut with "patriotic sprinkles" (i.e. red, white, and blue) for "all retail customers with an 'I Voted' sticker." USA Today reports that 85 of 231 Krispy Kreme locations will participate. (locate)

Shane's Rib Shack:A free "Celebrate America Meal"—3-piece chicken tenders, fries, and20-ounce drink—to the first 300 customers at participating locations,according to their press release. (locate)

Starbucks: Free tall coffee at "any Starbucks." "Tell us you voted" seems to be the bargaining chip, according to their recent TV ads. (locate)

Vote & Vax: National project by non-profits to offer free flu vaccinations on election day. (locate)

Water Slide Commute

2008-10-31T15:21:00.000-07:00

An office worker commutes by waterslide and uses a contactless RFID credit card to swipe through subway system gates and grocery stores.

EUNOIA - Beautiful Thinking

2008-10-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

Christian Bok is a poet. EUNOIA is the title of his book that is comprised of works of fiction that are each written with only one vowel. Only one vowel. Samples included.

On Saying No

2008-10-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

One author's experience with the word "no". Enjoy.

Not Sure What Category This Falls Under...

2008-10-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

So, I figured I would just hit one of the 'default' buttons that I see every day. I clicked on the 'Next Blog' button in the Blogger banner on top of the page. It took me 9 clicks of that button to finally arrive at a site that was aimed at English speaking visitors. I will be checking this out again and will have to report back with my findings. If you have had a similar experience, please comment. Like I said, I'm not sure what it means, or even who cares, but I found it quirky enough to post about.

So I just did it again... It took 6 clicks to hit an English page. Go figure...

I Have a New Respect for Bobsled Runners

2008-10-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

Bobsled Vs Mitsubishi Evo By Togear - video powered by Metacafe

Accidents Happen...

2008-10-17T15:40:00.000-07:00

"Accidentally removing" yourself form the Species is putting it bluntly. Saying that one deserves to be honored because of those actions? Only you could make that distinction. This month the Darwin awards came out. Read all about the nominees here: The Darwin Awards

What To Do... What To Do...

2008-10-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

This is all pretty crazy stuff that I'm reading. The Dow dropped like 800 points over the course of the day. It is currently closed on the day with a loss of 370 points. Oil has hit $88 a barrel. European markets are in turmoil. And all this is due to 10% of the loans given out? Enough money squandered to drop financial giants to their knees. I find it hard to believe that the average Joe Taxpayer would remain silent on this. This country is taking a HUGE hit monetarily for the DUMB ASS decisions and now actions that representatives of our money holders have made over that past few years. The whole idea that a person who makes $12 an hour can finance a Million dollar home is ASININE. The @#&$%!* IDIOTS who approved this method of lending need to be held TOTALLY responsible for this upheaval. So the question remains... Who has the balls big enough to hold these IDIOTS to the stake and nail them to it? Who?

Sen. to carriers: Why do text messages cost $1,300 per meg? | ZDNet Government | ZDNet.com

2008-09-25T13:58:00.000-07:00

Sen. to carriers: Why do text messages cost $1,300 per meg? | ZDNet Government | ZDNet.com

Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisc.) is bsically taking the Cell Carriers to task. He asks some questions that if answers ever go public would tell a tale of total greed and unfair policy. I can't wait fo the report to come out.

For Special Needs Children - An Advocates Manual from The Epilepsy Foundation

2008-09-16T16:05:00.000-07:00

A lot of attention has been given to Special Needs children lately. Most of it coming from the fact that the Republican nominee for Vice President, Sarah Palin, has a baby with Down's Syndrome. There is a lot of stuff out there relating to Special Needs. This one is chock full of questions along with answers, titled Legal Rights of Children with Epilepsy in School and Child Care, it covers a much bigger scope than just children with epilepsy.
https://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/epilepsylegal/upload/ChildrensRights.pdf">ChildrensRights.pdf

US Disappointed Olympics Didn't Open China More

2008-08-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

All I can say is : Ya Think?!?!

I'm not impressed either, to say the least.

US disappointed Olympics didn't open China more - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports

One Way to a Longer Life is Illegal.

2008-08-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

The report is being made that if you have more than one wife, you have a good chance of living longer. Like they say, the best things in life are either free or illegal.

Polygamy is the key to a long life - being-human - 19 August 2008 - New Scientist

The Inevitable Solar Storm

2008-08-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

Reading Scientific American articles can be an enjoyable pasttime. But every once in a while you realize that you've just been slapped in the face by it. So it goes with this article on the impending Solar Storm. The article mentions that in times past, more attention was paid to these events by the Press; people took an interest in this type of event. Not so, nowadays. Is this evidence of the media 'Dumbing Down' society? It has been quite a while since the last Solar 'big one', so maybe we're just a little complacent. It's something we should be aware of and prepared for.
Read it at: Bracing the Satellite Infrastructure for a Solar Superstorm

It's Over

2008-08-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

We've exposed the Lie. Or should I say NBC has done it for us. If you've been watching the "Olympics", then you should already realize this. From the moment the games began, NBC has been 'in love with' China. Their people, their customs, their 'Beijing'. I have been watching (with mouth agape half the time) at how this new-found China will be the envy of the world. How we will all want to 'be there'; be just like them. Watching the ultimate in opening ceremonies, spending way over and above what other countries spent, the 15,000 individuals who performed at the event (with drummers who were told to "smile more") and the pure unadulterated lust for gold (read: control) goes to show what a country who's past and present can't just run and hide. China's government has its hand in everything. Right down to what you and I are watching. I have to wonder how many families were displaced for the creation of the olympic village for athletes. How many lives are being forced to exist solely for the purpose of attaining momentary perfection in 4 years at the hands of their government. Are we, as seekers of pure sport, condoning these activities by allowing the ideologies of that nation to be broadcast into our living-room? Does NBC honestly believe that this is somehow worthy of support? After this is all said and done, I believe the true stories will be told, but I find it hard to believe NBC will report them ... the world is watching...

Olympic Foof

2008-08-16T21:01:00.000-07:00

I have enjoyed the Phelps saga in Beijing. The pool races are about as
exciting as it gets. Watching individuals push themselves to the edge
of their being to conquer a distance as fast as they can. There is no
word for it other than 'Sport'. No one is hold a gun to them to make
them swim; they know they are good at it and can flaunt it. This, I
like. But there is just something that screams 'NO!' when it come to
"synchronized diving". Thats what you train dolphins for...to watch
just for the beauty of it at Sea World; this is not sport. There on the
TV were two people trying to do the same thing as synchronized and as perfectly timed as possible and I'm yelling "HOW COME THE JUDGES DIDN'T SEE THAT?" Cause I sure did! I swear that the judges are just turning a blind eye to China, but nit-picking all others. (see my last entry about this). This has so turned me off of the "Olympics". I am convinced that the rest of the events will go the same way. But I am still not convinced it is really a sport yet. I would rather watch the old Tug-o-War games be brought back. Don't get me wrong. High-Dive and individual diving is still what I would consider a sport. There is skill in doing some of those moves. But to try to match another person? ESPECIALLY when there seems to be a 'judging' problem that has NO explanation, the event looses ALL meaning and should not be part of the Olympics. Am I imagining all this? I dont think so.

Olympics. Anyone Notice?

2008-08-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

I have been watching the Olympic games recently, like a lot of people. A great opening ceremony, I thought, and even enjoyed some of the first games they presented. And then it started... An event would begin and the commentators would have their say, then... Oh, wait, the Chinese are on the screen. I thought it was just a bit odd at first, but then it started happening more often. There would be some critical comment of a team in the sport, but when the Chinese were in the spotlight, on the screen, there were few, very few, critical remarks on their performance or comments about their off moments. So I kept watching the events unfurl. Great moments in sports... but then it kept on happening. The Chinese would be up on the screen in their event, and even though very evident that the performance was not perfect, there was not one mention of it by the commentators. Not one. I have to wonder... Are the networks censored? Did we (US Networks) agree not to be critical? Are we kissing China's a$$? I wonder who else is saying this. I have not heard this comment anywhere yet. Maybe I missed it. Am I imagining things? Please let me know...Is just being in China such a coup that the networks would do/say (or not say as the case may be) anything to piss them off. I am SO waiting to hear the first 'real' critical remarks of a Chinese team/member.

Get PAID to recycle your Old Cell Phone

2008-08-04T12:14:00.000-07:00

I ran across this the other day and its been sitting on the pile to write about. The site is cellforcash.com. The website provides an opportunity for you to send in your old cell phone and in turn they will send you a check. The list is extensive, but not all phones will count toward your payoff. Of course the newer ones tend to pay higher, but I found a few older Nokia's that still get you $4. In all its a nice way to get rid of your gadgetry and still get something for it - while knowing that you're not dumping the crap is some landfill.

Between the Batman Movies

2008-07-25T13:42:00.001-07:00

You will get a pretty good idea of what went on in Gotham City in the time frame between the two movies - Batman Begins and The Dark Night. Though not very long, the story covers quite a lot. It fills the gap quite nicely.

Of Worms and MP3's

2008-07-18T09:47:00.001-07:00

Your local Worm-maker is back at work. The infected file (pretending to be a .ASF media file) is downloaded and then tells the user it needs a codec so it can play. If the user goes to the website for the codec, it sounds like you're hosed. It allows your PC to route other traffic through it. THEN.... It looks for your MP3s to convert them to copies of the malware. There's a conspiracy theory in there, but I'm not sayin'. At Slashdot.com.

Do Not Try This At Home

2008-07-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

This has got to be the coolest demonstration of 'Live Science' I have ever seen - But as it states.... Don't Try This At Home. Have a look --> Do Not Try This At Home - The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Congress, get off your gas, and drill!

2008-06-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

This, I like.... I'm not sure if anyone in Congress is listening (reading?), but when Chuck Norris has to start telling the Government which end is up, I would be paying attention. Chuck lays it out for all to read.
Like they say: When Chuck does push-ups, its the earth that moves, not Chuck pushing up.

Congress, get off your gas, and drill!

Grocery Stockpile List

2008-06-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

Stockpiling makes sense... if you have the room. I ran across this handy piece of information, but I'm not sure I have all the room needed for holding the lot of it. I like that there is a printable PDF that you can download.

Grocery Stockpile List - Pantry List

International Year of the Potato 2008

2008-06-04T09:14:00.000-07:00

All the other tubers are going to be jealous of this one. Yup. This year - 2008 - has been designated as 'Year of the Potato' By the United Nations.

From the website: "The International Year of the Potato is raising awareness of the key role played by the "humble tuber" in agriculture, the economy and world food security. But it also has a very practical aim: to promote development of sustainable potato-based systems that enhance the well-being of producers and consumers and help realize the potato's full potential as a "food of the future".

Enjoy your tubers!

International Year of the Potato 2008

Let's Say Thanks

2008-05-30T14:08:00.000-07:00

If you have ever thought about what you could do to actually say 'Thank You' to our men and Women in the military, now is the perfect time to do so. Its not Christmas or any big holiday season, so they probably dont get to hear much from us 'back in the States' this time of year. Xerox has set up a site that allows you to pick a postcard design and personally write a note to a soldier overseas. Xerox will send it there for free. You can't designate who it goes to, but it will get to someone who deserves it, for sure.
Let's Say Thanks

Ryan Frederick - A Wiki Called Reason - a Wikia wiki

2008-05-28T15:41:00.000-07:00

The ongoing story of Ryan is a riveting one. He is claiming self-defense in the killing of a police officer. The story is not over yet.

Ryan Frederick -

Iraq, Commanders, and Voiceover Work

2008-05-21T15:26:00.000-07:00

The parade has marched out of town, but it was probably one of the best times I have had there. I volunteered at the Armed Forces Day Parade last Saturday as part of the 'crew' that made sure the attendees were marching in the order they set forth in the program. It was the annual effort of the local Amateur Radio Club which I belong to that brought it to my attention.

I was working a section in the middle of the parade that had everything from drill teams to drill sergeants. Standing out in the middle of a major boulevard flagging down buses and convoys that really had no way of knowing which way they were supposed to go felt odd to say the least. When a group that belonged in my section arrived, I would have them try to line up in order and make space for missing groups.

It was hot. How hot? My tennis shoes were making impressions in the tar they used to fill the cracks in the sidewalk. And I chose to wear jeans. But I'm glad I did. No stinkin' sunscreen for my legs, thank you very much. Thats a whole subject for another time. The sun was out in force and there was actually a nice breeze, not too windy, that made for a very nice day. Talking with some of the Troups that came from Edward AFB made me glad I lived in a coastal town and passed the time nicely. They drove down in a Hummer with no air from the desert in full fatigues no less.

So while talking to these guys (and one girl), I find out they are actually MP's; the 'police' who guard stuff on base. They take no bull from anybody. And enjoy it. Even 'higher-ups' have to listen to them. It was a nice conversation. One guy had been to Iraq and (of course) was glad to be home. The others were basically on this little outing just as volunteer duty, something to do, I guess.

A Colonel arrives and is in a convertible. He gets to sit on the back of the Lexus he's in and wave to the crowd with his wife next to him. So he makes his way over and introduced himself. I'm pretty good at the greeting stuff, but the first thing he asks is if I work in radio. I mention that I've thought about it, but L.A. is just a bit too far. OK, I thought, I've heard this too many times... but heck, I've taken classes a couple of times down in Los Angeles, and I just can't see myself driving 20 miles, IN L.A. TRAFFIC, to just trying to break in to the business. I've got a job, thank you. ... so he continues talking about the radio business and tells about a guy he knew etc., etc. He leaves and probably has no clue about the spark he lit by mentioning my voice.

So now I'm on a little quest now to find out how I might be able to get my voice out there through some of the job boards that cater to voiceover work and the like. I'm sure I'll be posting on it from time to time, but there no time like now to act on it.

Armed Forces Day - May 17

2008-05-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

Armed Forces Day is tomorrow. A day to honor those who serve our Country and help preserve our Freedoms. A lot of those freedoms we take for granted.

A lot of people argue that we have lost a lot of freedoms. And I suppose it all comes down to what side of the fence you are experiencing it from. I would never have thought that 20 or 30 years ago, we would be releasing so much information which was previously classified that it it would take days or weeks to peruse. So too, there are technologies out there today that will actually listen in on radio transmissions for specific words or phrases and warn of threats being made against our Land. Thirty years ago it was the stuff science fiction was made of. But no more.

It doesn't matter that you are anti-this or pro-that, if you have a voice and are using it to get your opinion heard by the public, then your Men and Women in the United States Military have sacrificed their time and their lives to give you the soap-box to scream from.

As for me, I'm going to volunteer at an Armed Forced Day parade tomorrow. Its my way of saying 'Thanks' to our Troops. Oh, and remember to fly that Grand 'Ole Flag.

Go There and Read - Amnesty International USA

2008-05-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

This Thursday, May 15, is the day chosen by Amnesty International and Bloggers to highlight the struggle for Human Rights. The press release reports this is a world-wide effort.

From the press release;

"BlogCatalog.com partners with Amnesty International for Bloggers Unite For Human Rights

...The campaign, Bloggers Unite For Human Rights, asks bloggers from all over the world to post about human rights on the same day, May 15. Collectively, their posts will reach millions of people all over the world at the same time, even in those countries where freedom of expression is regularly suppressed."

The efforts cover everything from China to children. Stories that should not have to be headlined. Abuses of basic human dignities that most of us take for granted. Children forced to join militia forces in Congo are jailed in deplorable conditions because they ran away to join a demobilization program. People in China are being ruled by a repressive government that supports the suppression of online speech. Stuff that we barely give thought to on a daily basis.

Read the stories. Roam the site. Take action where you can.

Amnesty International USA - Action for Human Rights

Mother's Day Rebellion

2008-05-12T13:46:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day has become the dreaded Hallmark card of Holidays, so to speak. The meaningless noise of the vacuum left by money leaving your pocket is all that it has become. As the old song goes "where is the Love?" We have chosen not to participate in the hyped up commercialism that has become Mother's Day. But don't get me wrong. We are still honoring Moms and the kids still made breakfast for mom and we had moms over for dinner even. But to blindly follow some advertising that tries to make you feel like you are obliged to get your mom the latest and greatest what-cha-ma-call-it, well I'm glad to let those days be bygone.

Do you still suck up the ads and spend for Mom? Lets hear it.

To the Moon..!

2008-05-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

Space flight intrigues me. Of all the places to ponder, leaving the grasp of this planet has got to be at the top of the list. Outer Space. Well... OK, maybe not so much 'outer', but still way the heck up there. But the list of names who have been there is not exactly going to fill a book. So maybe the next best thing is sending something that will carry your name. Yes, you can have your name leave this earth and be bound for the Moon. It goes up with a spacecraft called the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter on a mission to map the moon's surface. Check it out here.

WEEKLY FOLDER

28 Ways to Save on Food on Shine

Two Californias - Victor Davis Hanson - National Review Online

SpaceX splashes down to complete successful demo flight - Science Fair: Science and Space News - USATODAY.com

Unpopular Science - NYTimes.com

How to Find Cheaper College Textbooks - Bucks Blog - NYTimes.com

100 Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark | AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

Star Wars cast like you've never seen them before

19 bizarre home cures that really work - Alternative medicine- msnbc.com

Quote by Woody Allen: "In my next life I want to live my life backwards...."

So... What Really Changed This Past Decade???

imgur: the simple image sharer | Image Gallery

A Clothing Clearance Where More Than Just the Prices Have Been Slashed - NY Times

13 PC Security Threats for 2010 — Datamation.com

Artificial lens implant to give patients ‘high-definition’ vision, better than 20/20 - SmartPlanet

Global Warming was "fixed"

There seems to be "evidence of substantial fraud in reporting the "evidence" on global warming; the unlawful destruction of records to cover up this fraud ,conspiracy, and deceit in the entire operation."

How will the Media portray the evidence? This will probably just be a footnote on the day (if that). This needs to be brought out to the open and fully examined. Read it for yourself - (1079 emails and 72 documents) VERY Incriminating!

See also: http://www.climatedepot.com/

With Hurricanes At Thirty Year Low, Gore Turns To Photoshop

Forever Posting

Happy 40th birthday to the internet

Philip Glass for free

Dyson Air Multiplier: Amplifies Air Without Fan Blades

The Economy is Over? Ask The Guy Down The Street

Christopher Columbus Was Evil... Sentenced to Life by 4th Graders

A Very Cool Piece of Animation - Check this Out

Farmer Grows Pumpkins with Human Faces

'Nuf Said

Banned Books Week

Baby Dancing to Beyonce

Why I Live Every Day Like It’s My Last | Marc and Angel Hack Life

Did He Just Call the President a Pantywaist???

Barack Obama: President Pantywaist restores the satellite states to their former owner - Telegraph Blogs

Water on the Moon - A 'Game-Changer'

Obama Budget Cuts Visualization - YouTube

OMG - Your First Amendment Rights are in Danger

Swine flu is 'gaining steam'

How to Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 Without Losing All Your Settings – Make Tech Easier

Mandatory Health Insurance May Hit Middle Class : NPR

Pigs Do The Darndest Things

Did You Really Think Your Password Was That Good?

The Worth of Me -or- Does This Sell My Soul, or Just a Part of It?

Making Some Money on the Side

Stay out of Social Site Hell - Here are 10 ways to do just that.

Reusable grocery bags may cause food poisoning

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill

Sleight of Hand at its Best

How Big is Facebook?

5 Things To Do If You Lose Your IT Job -- IT careers -- InformationWeek

British scientists to create 'synthetic' blood

Time Banks Weave Community One Hour at a Time

Everything's Amazing

Alaska Gov. Palin's daughter, fiance break up

Do You Remember the Afghan Girl on the Cover of National Geographic?

Like Hitting a Man When He's Down

There Are Players, And Then There Are Players...

Your Government at Work....

Numa Numa is Reborn!

Saving Money for Retirement - What a Concept

Grand Jury Investigating Cardinal Mahony

Barack and a Plunger... HUH?

Bush Commutes 2 Border Agents’ Sentences - NYTimes.com

A Brief Explaination of Government Styles

Cellphone radiation could cause kidney damage?

TypeTee entries...

Teachers and Parents Get Different Stories

Asians Best U.S. Students in Math and Science

U.S. Math and Science Students on Par

Golf Has a Guardian Angel

The Ongoing Threat to Windows Users - Sinowal

Vaccinating Children Against Flu Prevents Sickness, Death

Great Balls o' Fire.... Pentagon Style

Drop, Cover and Hold... You know the Drill

Butler who saw racial history being remade...

The Most Powerful Tool in IDEA 2004

Election Day Offers and Freebies

Water Slide Commute

EUNOIA - Beautiful Thinking

On Saying No

How will the Media portray the evidence? This will probably just be a footnote on the day (if that). This needs to be brought out to the open and fully examined.
Read it for yourself - (1079 emails and 72 documents) VERY Incriminating!