Google has some clear words on this Net Neutrality issue. I'm with them on this, but I'm not convinced yet on how big an issue this is--who knows what the future holds. If the PTB get what they want and use it the way some of us fear they will then it's really bad news:
Official Google Blog: The Debate over Net Neutrality
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Boing Boing: DIY Impeachment
Found this via Boing Boing
Evidently, we can initiate the impeachment of W. Bush ourselves--without having to first convince enough of those weasels in Congress to roll that ball! You better believe I'm in:
Jodin Morey says:
Impeach Bush yourself! This is much more than just a petition.
Evidently, we can initiate the impeachment of W. Bush ourselves--without having to first convince enough of those weasels in Congress to roll that ball! You better believe I'm in:
Jodin Morey says:
Impeach Bush yourself! This is much more than just a petition.
There's a little known and rarely used clause of the in the rules for the House of Representatives which sets forth the various ways in which a president can be impeached. Only the House Judiciary Committee puts together the Articles of Impeachment, but before that happens, someone has to initiate the process.
That's where we come in. In addition to the State-by-State method, one of the ways to get impeachment going is for individual citizens like you and me to submit a memorial. ImpeachforPeace.org has created a new memorial based on one which was successful in impeaching a federal official in the past. You can find it on their website as a PDF.
You can initiate the impeachment process yourself by downloading the memorial, filling in the relevant information in the blanks (your name, state, etc.), and sending it in.
More information on the precedent for submitting an impeachment memorial, and the House Rules on this procedure, can also be found at the above address.
If you have any doubts that Bush has committed crimes warranting impeachment, read this page.
If you're concerned that impeachment might not be the best strategy at this point, read the bottom of this page.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Is washing one's hands overrated?
So, I've been disgusted with something ever since my company moved to an office with a large, shared restroom. We weren't here more than a couple of weeks when, while I sat in one of the private stalls "taking care of business," one of my colleagues comes in, urinates, flushes and walks right out without washing his hands!
Initially this freaks me out. I almost decide that I totally dislike a person when I discover something like this--it's such a basic thing that we all should do. Sometimes though, as I think about it, I realize that I don't know whether other acquaintances wash at the appropriate times or not. Ignorance, on my part, is. . .almost. . .bliss. Other times, I think about the actual consequences. I think of the point of actually washing my hands regularly--not just to clean up after my own mess, but to be wary of others' messes. So, in that light, it probably makes no difference what other people do with their hands. I should keep my hands clean and out of my eyes, mouth and other orifices unless I know very well that I've just washed.
It's still gross.
Initially this freaks me out. I almost decide that I totally dislike a person when I discover something like this--it's such a basic thing that we all should do. Sometimes though, as I think about it, I realize that I don't know whether other acquaintances wash at the appropriate times or not. Ignorance, on my part, is. . .almost. . .bliss. Other times, I think about the actual consequences. I think of the point of actually washing my hands regularly--not just to clean up after my own mess, but to be wary of others' messes. So, in that light, it probably makes no difference what other people do with their hands. I should keep my hands clean and out of my eyes, mouth and other orifices unless I know very well that I've just washed.
It's still gross.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
Package Tracking With Google Maps
Found this on Digg
See a plot of you package--door to door--and get regular updates, via RSS, of the shipping progress of you package.
Package Tracking With Google Maps
See a plot of you package--door to door--and get regular updates, via RSS, of the shipping progress of you package.
Package Tracking With Google Maps
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Gotta love our hipocracy!
Found this on BoingBoing
This Wiccan soldier dies in Afghanistan and the military won't put his religious symbol on his plaque. His faith is "unrecognized."
My wife made an interesting point--if so many religious folks want more religion in schools, we should give it to them--Wicca, Satanism, Budhism, Islam etc.
reviewjournal.com -- News - Sergeant's space left blank
This Wiccan soldier dies in Afghanistan and the military won't put his religious symbol on his plaque. His faith is "unrecognized."
My wife made an interesting point--if so many religious folks want more religion in schools, we should give it to them--Wicca, Satanism, Budhism, Islam etc.
reviewjournal.com -- News - Sergeant's space left blank
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Super Secret Dance Society
I was at my computer pretty much ALL DAY. . and then, these nice ladies and the music and the DANCING. . .well, I'll just say--Mission Accomplished. My mind is off of bits and bytes and all the code and tonight I will dream instead of boogeying my bottom off!
Super Secret Dance Society --via RocketBoom casual Friday
Super Secret Dance Society --via RocketBoom casual Friday
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Inverted Indoor Gardening
Came across this on BoingBoing--this guy designed a beautiful variation on the hanging plant! I think I'm going to try this at home.
OhCripes.com » Inverted Indoor Gardening
OhCripes.com » Inverted Indoor Gardening
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Will Steve Jobs Be Disney's Big Cheese?
Will Steve Jobs Be Disney's Big Cheese?: "if Disney does buy Pixar, Jobs would become the company's most important player for no other reason than the large chunk of Disney stock he would get in the transaction. He would be its largest shareholder -- by far. According to media analyst Richard Greenfield, at the $7 billion price tag now being talked about, Jobs would own about 6% of Disney's stock -- with the retired Eisner ironically next, with 1.7%, according to last year's proxy. (Roy Disney is believed to hold less than 1%.)"
Who cares? Google cares!
From Googles, "A resolution for well-being":
". . .here's a short review of the findings of a recent study by J. A. Iestra that appears in a 2005 issue of the journal Circulation. It's called "Effect Size Estimates of Lifestyle and Dietary Changes on All Cause Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease Patients." Iestra's data showed notable reductions in coronary artery disease -- and mortality -- when patients make these changes:
". . .here's a short review of the findings of a recent study by J. A. Iestra that appears in a 2005 issue of the journal Circulation. It's called "Effect Size Estimates of Lifestyle and Dietary Changes on All Cause Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease Patients." Iestra's data showed notable reductions in coronary artery disease -- and mortality -- when patients make these changes:
- Diet change: 40-45%
- Smoking cessation: 35-50%
- ACE inhibitors (for blood pressure): 26%
- More physical activity: 20-30%
- Beta blockers (for blood pressure): 23%
- Statins (for cholesterol): 21%
- Aspirin: 18%
- Moderate alcohol: 14-20%
Friday, January 20, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Thinking Outside the Cubicle
Cool anecdotes on world travel, creativity, and entrepreneurship all from the same couple of early retirees:
Thinking Outside the Cubicle [Fool.com: Commentary] January 13, 2006
Thinking Outside the Cubicle [Fool.com: Commentary] January 13, 2006
Reality of Race on FX
Looks like this starts in March. PRI's on the media says it's so good, you "can't take your eyes off of it."
FX Networks
FX Networks
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Doctors: OTC Cough Syrups Not Effective - Yahoo! News
Doctors: OTC Cough Syrups Not Effective - Yahoo! News
I'd say this was just a way for doctors to get more patients ($$) in their offices, but they don't recommend a visit unless a cough lasts more than 3 weeks.
I just had a cold during the Holiday season. It was never horrible, but the symptoms were persistent and moved around to different areas--it started with a mild sore throat, then it became a cough, then it became sinus congestion with lot's of sneazing. Especially when these symptoms don't include feeling weak and sick to the stomach, I tend to take lots of fluids, maybe a little decongestant so I can breath (and hopefully stave off a terrible infection) and let the thing take it's course. Another friend suggested that the sort of symptoms I described are usually exactly the type to be wiped out easily with some antibiotics. I've always found that my symptoms never go away any sooner when I am on doctor's orders compared to just letting it ride it's course. In this case, it seemed to go away in just under two weeks without a doctors visit, prescriptions or even any days off of work. I guess I subscribe to the idea that antibiotics are over prescribed.
I'd say this was just a way for doctors to get more patients ($$) in their offices, but they don't recommend a visit unless a cough lasts more than 3 weeks.
I just had a cold during the Holiday season. It was never horrible, but the symptoms were persistent and moved around to different areas--it started with a mild sore throat, then it became a cough, then it became sinus congestion with lot's of sneazing. Especially when these symptoms don't include feeling weak and sick to the stomach, I tend to take lots of fluids, maybe a little decongestant so I can breath (and hopefully stave off a terrible infection) and let the thing take it's course. Another friend suggested that the sort of symptoms I described are usually exactly the type to be wiped out easily with some antibiotics. I've always found that my symptoms never go away any sooner when I am on doctor's orders compared to just letting it ride it's course. In this case, it seemed to go away in just under two weeks without a doctors visit, prescriptions or even any days off of work. I guess I subscribe to the idea that antibiotics are over prescribed.
Monday, January 09, 2006
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Robot Chicken - Google Video
If you've never watched adult swim's robot chicken on cartoon network, this is a great one to start with.
Robot Chicken - Google Video
Robot Chicken - Google Video
futsal wizards - Google Video
As you can see, I've been checking out video.google.com lately.
If you've ever enjoyed the Harlem Globe Trotters stuff, you'll want to watch these Football (Soccer) videos of amazing footwork. Not a bad rap track either!
futsal wizards - Google Video
If you've ever enjoyed the Harlem Globe Trotters stuff, you'll want to watch these Football (Soccer) videos of amazing footwork. Not a bad rap track either!
futsal wizards - Google Video
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