Pet Advice: Is Your Dog Jealous of Your Computer?
Thanks to Lori & Barb from Superior, Mt What is the Most Popular Dog Breed Among Young Hollywood Starlets? Helena Sung - Pet News Examiner If you guessed the Chihuahua or Yorkshire terrier or even the poodle, you'd be warm. But in a highly unscientific study based purely upon empirical evidence (i.e., paparazzi photos) [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:53:00
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The Marville Horror Part 1: Better Sales Through Self-Immolation
(Gavok note: Several weeks ago on the Something Awful forum, someone started up a thread asking for people to name five comics that are effectively worse than Countdown to Final Crisis. An interesting challenge, I filled out my list by mentioning Marville. I had never actually read it, but I’ve heard such horror stories [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 17:20:58
ZENTROPA (aka EUROPA)
Zentropa is literally a mesmerizing film. As it begins, a hypnotist’s voice (Max von Sydow) directs you to go “deeper and deeper” as he counts to ten. You are watching train tracks disappear faster and faster beneath you as if you were the train’ ... Barr) who takes a menial job on a train because “it’s time for someone to show some kindness to Germany [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 15:26:30
Junk Analysis of Higher Ed by the NY Times
The most popular interview on my YouTube channel is Play PhD Casino! with Monica Jacobe Saturday’s report on academic employment by the New York Times hangs on the peg of a fact: in many fields, tenure track hiring will be down this year. Accompanying the story by culture reporter Patricia Cohen is a photograph of a forlorn-looking [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:26:16
Field notes from the Equine Behavioral Studies Dept.
Stella, genius My young grey mare Maypearl looks like a benevolent little porcelain unicorn, but she has fearsome intellective powers, which powers she unfortunately inclines toward the service of evil. Her practical jokes include bucking me off, terrorizing the other mares, throwing her rubber feed pan in the air, kicking down stall boards, [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 21:06:19
Field notes from the Equine Behavioral Studies Dept.
Genius My young grey mare Maypearl looks like a benevolent little porcelain unicorn, but she has fearsome intellective powers, which powers she unfortunately inclines toward the service of evil. Her practical jokes include bucking me off, terrorizing the other mares, throwing her rubber feed pan in the air, kicking down stall boards, and, [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 21:06:19
Bringing up Baby
This 2-tonne tourer is one of Bentley's smallest cars. Martin Love gives the chauffeur a day off Bentley Continental GT £132,500 Miles per gallon: 20 CO2 per km: 16.5 grams Good for: gamblers Bad for: grumblers Errol, a relentlessly upbeat man who spends his days rounding up supermarket trolleys, grins at me: "The boss away is he? [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 00:01:00
Why live in Sussex?
From idyllic coastlines to the rolling hills of the South Downs, historical towns and villages to modern bustling cities, ... at the moment, but some areas of business are still looking promising. Brighton is a thriving hub for many of these internet-based businesses, and there is still work if you know where to look. Property [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:05:51
The Red Pill (III)
Greyhawk"The main mission has instead shifted almost entirely from combat to stability operations, from fighting insurgents to rebuilding Iraq’s services and shattered economy in a way that could offer a better chance for the country to succeed, making America’s exit more like a victory than a retreat [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 14:58:13
Happy 7th Birthday!
The Naturalist turned 7 on Friday. As luck has it, my husband was scheduled to present at a conference in Pittsburgh that weekend. We decided to tag along and make a family vacation out of it. We told the Naturalist, “For your birthday, we’re taking you on a vacation to see a dinosaur museum” (his favorite!) [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:56:43
Train yourself to smile - with the 2-Minute Smile Trainer
When those stick on cell phone reception gimmicks came out were you first in line to buy one? Did you swear that it … Related posts: Getmooh lets you pre-schedule calls to get you out of annoying dates A Personal Trainer For Your Dog? Nokia phone case guaranteed to keep thieves at bay [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 21:37:50
A Train from Kansas City is Coming Into Town
Hey, I’m heading to Chicago next week, accompanying a student group. We’ve got a pretty full 4 days planned. It’s mostly kids from small towns; none of them have been to Chicago before. The Art Institute, the MCA, a couple of gallery neighborhoods, an architecture walking tour, maybe the Arts Club to see the Sigmar Polke exhibit [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 14:50:23
Investigation Leaves Knoxville Group Baffled...and Shaken
We arrived at Patrick Sullivan's Saloon in Knoxville's Old City at midnight Feb. 24 just as the staff was closing the restaurant and bar ... throughout the building, the paranormal team met with an assistant manager for a final walk-through ... two huge African antelope heads. Built in 1888, the building creaks and moans. In 1897 a fight [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 15:31:00
A Room With a View in Toronto
TORONTO – I am sitting at the desk of my room at the Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown when I realize that I should be standing. I think.Outside my window, “O Canada” is playing. Two teams of baseball players are arranged on the baselines, honoring the Canadian flag. I am not in the stands, so I do not count toward the attendance figure [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 05:29:07
Freedom and love
Our theme at YouthWorks this summer is “FREE.” The story of how this theme came to be is a rather interesting and amusing one. A previous theme idea was determined to be too difficult for us to use in our marketing, so our marketing folks started using “Free” in their promotional materials. That, of course, did not mean [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:04:04
community news as a livelihood for the world's poorest
Can a Community Producer like Samata, from a slum in Mumbai, ever become fully competitive in a mainstream market? ... with the leading business school in India, the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to conduct a research project on how to make CVUs sustainable. This will involve creating business [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 14:32:51
Why Rush Is Wrong
The Raw StoryConservative David Frum tells ‘Why Rush Is Wrong’Muriel KaneAt a time when most conservative Republicans appear prepared to turn into lemmings and follow Rush Limbaugh over a cliff, any article from the right that proposes to explain “Why Rush Is Wrong” is worthy of attention for its novelty alone [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:39:41
How to Choose Best Content Writer For Your Website Content?
by Debra Brian Hunt A website is like a front man for your business as this is what most of your possible customers will see first, ... content be useful, as well as be captivating for the would-be customer so that they make contact ... to find useful content writers, since there are hundreds of people who are offering the service [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:16:06
A cultural day
Saturday morning saw me bright eyed and bushy tailed, and on a Virgin train down to London ... ‘for fun’, rather than for uni work. We were there on a mission, to see an exhibition of work by Le Corbusier at the Barbican. I first came across his work way back in 1994, when I was studying [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:31:19
found it
Yesterday we headed to the big city to the west. I had to get a new coat, and some new jeans. Everything I bought was on-sale ... to lunch, and then to the train store. The guys were looking for a piece to help finish the track on the train they are building in the basement - didn’t find it, but did find a cool looking box car [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 17:37:01
SWS - Follow the Bagpipes
Ok, so I’m in France. It’s a real treat. I’ve been on a plane for hours; a train and car for still more. So, a little tired. I just about missed my train this morning thanks to a work “slow down” by the luggage union (is there such a union?). Ben picked me up at the train station and we headed back to Beynac, where [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:50:10
Crushed
Monica pushed her seat back as far as it would go, pulled her complimentary blanket up over her head, and cried as quietly as possible, so her parents wouldn’t know. This plane trip was different to all the others. She couldn’t get excited over the free movies or the weird food – or for that matter the weird people [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:45:35
Dark was the Night
This is a collection of songs that 4AD has released with profits benefitting the Red Hot Organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Dark was the night , has something for everyone. It really is a who’s who of alternative music. The first disc I am really enjoying the tracks Train Song [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:29:59
Train Ceiling as Info Screen?
I want a navigation screen on a train that shows the exact location where the train is, not just “It’s now between station A and station B”. It should also be seen clearly from almost everywhere even if the train is crowded. (In Tokyo it’s almost impossible for a stranger to know where she is on a crowded train if she misses [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 17:34:53
Marlene H. Phillips: Egyptians Greet Americans: "Obama Very Good"
We are five Americans, and we are lost in Islamic Cairo. Before reading any further, answer me honestly: did your blood pressure tick upward after reading that sentence? Did you find yourself thinking "trouble" even for a brief moment? Here's my honest answer: if I'd read that sentence two weeks before arriving in Cairo, [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 20:33:40
How To Write An Article In 5 To 7 Tips For Profit
by Rob Metras Basically article writing is a good business now a day. Before writing an article we have to follow certain steps ... for your article can come from a vast number of possible areas. For example the internet could ... a specific topic you need to find your niche in the area. If someone does an internet search for pets thatas [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:28:35
Dream Control - The Truth
by David Heoung The vast majority of people think of dreams as something mysterious which is not within our power to control. Whether we have nightmares or very pleasant dreams, a lot of us think of our dreams as sound and thunder, so to speak ” and believe that they are something which we cannot exert any kind of control over [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 09:41:57
sermonism
here’s my sermon for today. I extemporized briefly in one or two spots, but you should get the basic idea: It all depends on Faith! From the following scripture: Romans 4:13-25 It All Depends on Faith It is very likely that the problems you and I face on a day to day basis do not stack up well against the problems of an Abraham, [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:52:00
Mark Coffey’s prayer letter
Peru Baptist college & The Our Generation Training Center Dear Pastor and Church Member I can really tell that our meetings are picking up by how fast the month goes by. This past couple of weeks I have been in West Virginia, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:46:23
Irina Sheik: Train Spotted
For many of us, being stuck in a train for three straight days is like a prison sentence. But for Irina Sheik, it’s the road to glory. Born Irina Shaykhlislamova - yeah, good luck pronouncing that, she was on her way to Moscow on a three-day train ride when a fashion executive spotted her. The seed of stardom was planted [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 14:58:04
Gadling reads the Sunday travel sections
Haven't had as much time this morning as usual to pore over the Sunday newspaper travel sections, but a few stories did catch my eye. A few papers got the idea this weekend to run articles on train travel in the United States. In the New York Times, writer Andy Isaacson, a veteran of long distance international train travel [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:30:00
Seriously Motivating Copy
My thoughts generally wander to training as the snow melts and I’m able to train outside again ... marketing from the Ottawa Race Weekend that was sent to me a few months back ... to know about them. It doesn’t need to be about direct marketing copy either, it could be anything. [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:08:23
On Family Travel
By Jonathan Lehman When I first meet people and tell them my last name, they invariably ask if it’s “Lehman” as in “Lehman Brothers ... , local colors, and local cows than a comparable journey involving car, train, or bus. Farm-crafted Gouda [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:38:12
Start A Home Business By Teaching Piano Lessons
by Bryan Smith Teaching piano lessons is a great business because you have the potential to earn a lot of money and build a reputable home business ... at the piano, then you can take lessons online to improve your skills without starting at the beginner ... about giving very simple lessons to small children, and you can even offer your courses online [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 18:27:50
Kinetic Typography
When I wrote my last post, I googled "North by Northwest" to check the t rain route Cary Grant takes in that film . I came across a term I hadn't ( ... , horking street sign and zip past it on a train: It also reminds me (of course) of Bob Brown's [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:00:06
WBC-Familiar Faces
On the field with Team Canada for batting practice were a couple of former Jays' trainers Tommy Craig and Scott Shannon. Craig, the longtime trainer through the glory years, is working for the Brewers and their Class ... on another year in the Intercounty League with Barrie, didn't have anywhere to train and get ready [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 18:23:28
Home Parenting - Your Thoughts Please…
Mar 8 Home Parenting - Your Thoughts Please… How do you feel about the subject of Moms working instead of being at home with ... your partner who is working his butt off to bring home enough money for you and the kids to live ... , and perhaps more and more in the East too - in Asia, if you were a Mom you would be at home looking [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:10:23
Review Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 4
So far, Dollhouse has been maddeningly uneven. The premiere was lukewarm, the psycho hunter episode excellent and last week’s backup singer plot was a train wreck. Wheadon made it clear in a Rolling Stone interview that his experience making Dollhouse has soured [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 18:38:59
From the Glass Houses Department: Auditor’s office also unauditable
For all the press Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor received for “blasting” Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and the administration’s tardiness in getting numbers ... just report, “Train hit car. Two dead.”) rather than just make a stand-alone assertion that leaves [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 14:33:03
The Former East Germany: Is It Time for Red Nostalgia?
2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the reunification of East and West Germany into one country. Germany was divided into two separate nations with competing economic and political ideologies. Now it’s time to reassess the results of this melding of two very different systems and the impact on the urban environment [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 06:11:43
Parkour Vs Freerunning - Definitions
Parkour and Free running – Real Definition There is much debate around the definition and category of Parkour versus Free running. This is due to their likeness to other sports activity training and their uniqueness each in its own way. The two physical activities are closely linked with each other and are often misunderstood due to their [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:52:53
The Rise of the American Patriot
©2009 DrKateExclusive for TexasDarlin(Author’s note: This article kept growing…and it marks, at last, ... , the bots, trolls and idiots, the unbelievable connections, and the most obvious money-men. Most importantly ... of abuses…all tending the same way, make the design visible to the people…it is not to be wondered [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:21:19
From the Glass Houses Department: Auditor’s office also was “unauditable”
For all the press Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor received for “blasting” Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and the administration’s tardiness in getting numbers ... , do more than just report, “Train hit car. Two dead.”) rather than just make a stand-alone assertion [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 14:33:03
Outpost Security Suite Pro -2009 Build 6.5.3 (2518.381.0686) Final
Outpost Security Suite Pro -2009 Build 6.5.3 (2518.381.0686) Final Outpost Security Suite - a robust combination of award-winning firewall, fast and effective anti-malware, personalized antispam and proactive Host Protection module to defend against the majority of Internet risks. Includes automated configuration service and other user aids [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:58:00
Life Lessons on “Trash Hoboken” Day
3/8/2009: Hoboken resident and blogger Gregory Bond was driven to write about his family’s experience in Hoboken yesterday during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Getting worse each year “Yesterday was Hoboken’s annual St. Patrick’s day parade, held a week before the real St [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:21:36
School of Seven Bells, “Half Asleep”
This song is great. This band is great. The lyrics resonate consistent with my day to day lately. Its hard not to let the days run away ... so brief I blinked to see polite ghosts fading quickly What begins as an unguarded train of thoughts [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 20:46:56
How to Build Motivation for Your Workout
The hardest part about starting or continuing an exercise regimen is maintaining motivation ... an addiction. Train For Something That Scares You If you go ahead and bite the bullet by signing up for an event that really intimidates you, you will be forced to really, really train [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 07:00:00
17 Travel Tips to Make Your Trip More Enjoyable
Recently, I wrote about making use of your travel time to arrive to your destination feeling smarter ... means one free hour later to work on something else or an opportunity to finish work an hour earlier ... , and with the office manager if you’re travelling on business [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 18:52:23
The Week in Review
1. The Tom Schieffer candidacy. Patricia Kilday Hart and I interviewed Tom Schieffer about his race for the Democratic nomination governor. Interestingly, Schieffer asked to go off the record before the interview to discuss the events that led to his being named one of the Ten Worst legislators in 1975 [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 16:40:40
114 CeBIT Photos
I’ve uploaded the ‘best of’ my CeBIT photos to Flickr. A slideshow is embedded below but you can also see them here. Related posts: CeBIT Coverage. Get your UMPC, MID, Netbook updates here! Everything is packed, I’m on the train, connected and... Josh Bancroft and a stack of MIDs. Photos [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 13:56:30
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