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The Georgian's Started it!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:37:00 +0000

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...

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:21:00 +0000

Do you see the humor in it?

Is Your ISP Limiting Your Potential

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:04:00 +0000

"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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:54:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:39:00 +0000

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

Olympic Medal

May I have a drink of water, please?

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:12:00 +0000

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

I Bowled a 226 Last Night!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:21:00 +0000

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

The Endorsement: Self-Delusion

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:42:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:17:00 +0000

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.

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:24:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:20:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:16:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:12:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:53:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:45:00 +0000

Hillary Clinton - A Profile

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:40:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:34:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:11:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:01:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:05:00 +0000

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

General Philip Sheridan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:00:00 +0000

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

The Color Purple

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +0000

Best Robot Ever!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:08:00 +0000

Clean Up Ohio Politics

noreply@blogger.com (Paul S) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:02:00 +0000

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 :)