Tue 2 Aug 2011
I’ve had a Google account for a number of years, so I occasionally get invited to try out some of Google’s technology before it is released to the world. A few weeks ago, I was invited to try out a beta version of their new music locker, called Google Music. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and so far I have to say that I’m very impressed. (more…)
Fri 19 Nov 2010
OK, you either love Fox News or you hate Fox News. Here’s a really good reason to hate Fox News. (more…)
Tue 16 Mar 2010
One of the many talking points of those opposed to the current health care bill has to do with the size of the proposed legislation, Senate bill, H.R. 3590, aka the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A standard ritual for opponents of health care reform is to drag out a printed version of the bill, which comes in at a hefty 2,409 pages. (more…)
Sat 5 Dec 2009
“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” – Kin Hubbard
I’m one of the nine-tenths that Mr. Hubbard refers to in his quote, and I’m also a weather bug. My primary source of weather information is a great site called Weather Underground, or wunderground.com. I began using this site because they had the most up-to-date hurricane information when hurricanes were bearing down on Florida back in 2004 and 2005. If you’re not already familiar with this site, do yourself a favor and check it out. But that’s not what this post is about. (more…)
Wed 14 Oct 2009
Does summer ever end in Florida? It’s the middle of October and it’s still in the nineties every day, along with oppressive humidity. Our air conditioner has been running almost constantly all month. Stupid Al Gore and his stupid global warming! Anyhow, we’re supposed to get a cool front in a couple of days. Hopefully this will be summer’s last gasp. (more…)
Sat 10 Oct 2009
Yesterday, the Nobel Committee awarded Barrack Obama the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. I’m not sure why they picked him, but the selection certainly didn’t do Obama or his political agenda any favors. Obviously Obama hasn’t personally done enough in his short career to deserve such a prestigious award. I think just as obvious is the fact that Obama didn’t anticipate or even want the award at this stage of his administration. The unwanted attention is a huge distraction as Obama tries to push forward his complicated domestic agenda. (more…)
Fri 9 Oct 2009
OK, I’m a little embarrassed to say that I really liked this movie. I’m not a big fan of horror and slasher movies, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It turns out that Zombieland is basically a comedy with a lot of blood and guts thrown in. (more…)
Thu 24 Sep 2009
I’ve always been fascinated and horrified by World War I. The brutal conditions and senseless butchery that took place during the trench warfare along the western front is hard to imagine yet was a reality for millions of soldiers. (more…)
Mon 21 Sep 2009
I don’t think anyone would question that we are currently in turbulent economic waters. Some economists predict the storms are beginning to calm while others see more rough waters ahead for our economy. Beyond the mainstream we find the oracles of economic apocalypse. These outsiders envision the economic boat we are all riding in will capsize and sink. That’s where Chris Martenson is placing his bets. Unlike many fringe theorists, Mr. Martenson provides a very cogent, data-driven argument that is startling in it’s clarity. (more…)
Tue 18 Aug 2009
Occasionally we will have a bald eagle stop by the lake behind our house. Today Kelly snapped this pic of an eagle on our neighbor’s roof.
