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The Georgian's Started it!

2008-08-11T10:37:00.000-04:00

Don't let the sensational headlines from the left-wing media fool you. There's a lot more to this story than Russian tanks rolling into Georgia. Click here to read an article that explains why Russia may have done the right thing here. Excerpt:

"According to almost all independent reporters, the operations were kickstarted by the Georgians launching a massive co-ordinated attack that started with artillery shelling and aerial bombing of the independentist militias positions around Tskhinvali at 1:50 of Friday morning, a few hours after cease-fire talks had broken down (article provides a link to an excellent timeline of the events - albeit in French). Before that there had been only a few weeks of minor border skirmishes. You don't start such an operation without weeks of planning, do you?"

I just received this email...

2008-08-10T10:21:00.002-04:00

Do you see the humor in it?

Is Your ISP Limiting Your Potential

2008-08-09T10:04:00.000-04:00

"Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Switzerland is an open source software tool for testing the integrity of data communications over networks, ISPs and firewalls. It will spot IP packets which are forged or modified between clients, inform you, and give you copies of the modified packets."

Click here for more info.

My new Hero - Jon Voight

2008-08-09T09:54:00.000-04:00

Mr. Voight is concerned about America. He is convinced that Obama is sowing socialist seeds in our young people. Here's an excerpt:

"The Democratic Party, in its quest for power, has managed a propaganda campaign with subliminal messages, creating a God-like figure in a man who falls short in every way. It seems to me that if Mr. Obama wins the presidential election, then Messrs. Farrakhan, Wright, Ayers and Pfleger will gain power for their need to demoralize this country and help create a socialist America."

Click here for the entire op-ed piece.

Olympics Medal Count Tracker

2008-08-07T16:39:00.002-04:00

Here's a widget from NBC that displays the current medal count:

Olympic Medal

May I have a drink of water, please?

2008-07-14T18:12:00.004-04:00

The History of Vodka, according to hotforwords, a rising Youtube star:

I Bowled a 226 Last Night!

2008-06-18T14:21:00.002-04:00

So far, it's the best game of my life. And, yes...I did choke at the end!

The Endorsement: Self-Delusion

2008-05-23T08:42:00.000-04:00

There's a psychological theory called depressive realism. It holds that clinically depressed people have the most accurate view of the world. Studies show they have a correct perception of how much they control the outcome of events -- namely, very little.

So when Adam Savage says, "I reject your reality, and choose to substitute my own..." , it turns out that is what we're all doing anyway! Click here to read the whole article.

Muhammad Yunus

2008-05-21T23:17:00.002-04:00

So I spent the last few days in Boulder, CO, and I think the experience has turned me a bit to the left. Actually, I've had some thoughts festering for a while. Specifically, can unbridled capitalism really work in a global economy with finite resources. Recently, I've been testing my thesis that the mega-corporation is an inherently evil thing. So far...the theory is getting validated. Somehow, it just seems instinctual that big things are bad. How about we break apart any corporation that exceeds 5 billion in sales, simply because they're too big. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, you know!

Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize winner based on his implementation of microfinancing services. Here are some of his latest ideas:

"Pure-profit maximization is bad for people, for the environment and, ultimately, he argues, for capitalism, since it places unsustainable demands on the system.

But if unfettered capitalism has its shortcomings, so does out-and-out charity. Yunus sees charity as a bad bargain for both those who give it and those who get it. Rather than providing a path to self-improvement, charity relieves recipients of the responsibility for their own betterment. And those who give charity find themselves writing a check every year for the same problem, without any expectation that it will ever be solved."

Click here to read the whole story.

Dean Kamen...a true friend of Man.

2008-05-11T09:24:00.000-04:00

Click here to see how Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segue, is still changing the world for the better. He has developed a new robotic prosthetic for veterans returning from Iraq.

2008 Piaggio MP3 500 - What a cool bike!

2008-05-07T10:20:00.000-04:00

2008 Piaggio MP3 500 Test Drive: Clever Trike Delivers 60 MPG, Tons of Fun - Popular Mechanics: "Don’t let the silly name fool you: Piaggio’s MP3 may inspire iPod jokes, but this odd-looking three-wheeler is rapidly building a cult following on American roads. The MP3 is essentially a scooter with two wheels up front for more stability. We were skeptical, but the suspension engineering really works well—and the scooter’s a blast to ride."

Please build this bike - The Yamaha Tesseract

2008-05-07T10:19:00.000-04:00

Motorcycle Heaven - Concept Motorcycles - New Motorcycles - Tokyo Motor Show 2007 - Popular Mechanics: "The hybrid four-wheeled vehicle looks like a cross between a praying mantis and the Terminator. The 'dual-scythe' suspension is said to enable traditional motorcycle cornering despite the four-wheeled layout and reminds us of a more delicate and production feasible version of the Dodge Tomahawk. The overall stability of such a design could open up motorcycle commuting for a whole new group of riders in the future. Let's hope they build it."

Pulse Smartpen

2008-05-07T10:16:00.001-04:00

Take a look at the latest gadget to hit my "Wanna Have" list: The Smartpen by Livescribe.Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word It claims to revolutionize the way we use pen and paper...

10 Pieces of U.S. Infrastructure We Must Fix Now - Brooklyn Bridge, Chicago, New Orleans - Rebuilding America - Popular Mechanics

2008-05-07T10:12:00.000-04:00

Do you feel safe? I used to...now, I don't. Read this article from Popular Mechanics. (I drove on the Alsakan Way Viaduct yesterday!)

Remember Johnny Fever? Here's his bio

2008-05-03T06:53:00.000-04:00

Johnny is a morning disk jockey at WKRP radio station 1530 on the AM dial. He is divorced, scruffy, spaced-out and likes to make ”special” brownies. His real name is Johnny Caravella. However, Johnny has also been known as Johnny Duke, Johnny Style, Johnny Midnight, Johnny Cool, Johnny Sunshine, Heavy Early, and Rip Tide.

Click here for more.

Would you buy a car from these guys?

2008-05-03T06:45:00.002-04:00

Hillary Clinton - A Profile

2008-05-03T06:40:00.002-04:00

Did you know that Chelsea had a brother? Yup...it's true. You don't know about him because Hillary ate him when he was 3. Go here for a recent profile of Ms. Clinton.

The Flying Saucer - Addison, Texas

2008-04-30T23:34:00.002-04:00

The Flying Saucer in Addison is a beer bar to beat all beer bars. Most of their good stuff is on tap. Nice neighborhood...nice clientele...and, of course, good brewskies!

Pandora is Netflix for Music!

2008-04-22T13:11:00.000-04:00

Ever wanted to create your own radio station, without all of the overhead? Well, with Pandora Radio, you can! You "seed" your station with your favorite artists and songs. Pandora then leverages the Music Genome Project to suggest new music to you, based on your previous selections. Kind of like how Netflix makes movie recommendations for you. Listen to Radio JP3 by following the link to the left.

Bald Eagles seen over Hoover Reservoir

2008-04-21T12:01:00.001-04:00

Last weekend, my son and I spotted a pair of bald eagles over Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, Ohio. Click the link below to see the approximate location in Google Maps. When the page comes up, zoom in to see the specific cove where they were spotted.
Bald Eagle Pair

Press One For English

2008-03-29T09:05:00.000-04:00

The tune isn't that great...but the lyrics are dead on!

General Philip Sheridan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2008-03-18T15:00:00.000-04:00

I have no idea whether there is a connection, or not, but you can learn more about him here.

The Color Purple

2008-03-18T13:15:00.000-04:00

Best Robot Ever!

2008-03-18T13:08:00.000-04:00

Clean Up Ohio Politics

2008-03-01T07:02:00.000-05:00

Vote for my Brother-in-Law! Click here to learn about him. And if you can't vote for him...you could always make a small donation :)