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BRISTOL — Bristol students are not doing as well as their counterparts across the state in reading, writing and math on the critical SAT test that is used by many colleges to help determine whom they admit.“We have work to do,” school Superintendent Philip Streifer said Wednesday.The scores generally show that students in Bristol whose parents are low-income or lacking a college education do better than expected, but those from higher- income families whose parents are well-educated fall well short of expected results.Bristol’s mean SAT score for 2008 was 1491, which is about 30 points lower in each of the three categories than totals posted in neighboring districts such as Farmington, Lewis Mills High School in Burlington, Southington or West Hartford.Perhaps most disturbing is that Bristol...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
John Mulaney: Comedian on top
Few other stand-up comedians have made a dent on the national comedy scene as big as the one John Mulaney has– and at such a young age. A near perfect debut album for Comedy Central and a scribe gig at Saturday Night Live leaves little question as to why that is.In just a few short years, comedian John Mulaney has accomplished more than most comedians twice his age. At 26, he’s already headlined the country’s top comedy clubs, been a regular talking head on VH1’s Best Week Ever, scored a plum gig as a writer on Saturday Night Live — and on March 24, Comedy Central Records is releasing a collection of his distinctive storytelling on everything...
Cleavagefield on Cinemax
Cleavagefield on Cinemax - Cleavagefield is as the name implies, a movie with lots of cleavage! Basically it is an erotic parody of cloverfield where scared naked women run away from the Cleavagefield monster.Cleavagefield premiered on April 1 on Cinemax. The Cleavagefield monster looks more like a possessed inflatable dinosaur but no one is really watching the monster in this movie.Here is the Cleavagefield Trailer Cleavagefield (trailer) - video powered by MetacafeThis of course isn’t the best movie of the year but if you’re in the mood of watching a sexy comedy then check out Cleavagefield on Cinemax.Source: news.mylocoworld....
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Lady GaGa at American Idol
American Idol on Tuesday night was rocking. There were contestants singing their favorites from iTune downloads. There was elimination….and there was Lady GaGa at the piano with her latest hit “Poker Face” that has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is the second week for “Poker Face” at the top. On the AI stage, she was dynamic.The pop singer from New York has beat US rapper Flo Rida’s “Right Round” which ruled the chart for six weeks. And, before “Poker Face“, it was “Just Dance“. It was no 1 in the list in January, reigning for three weeks. With these phenomenal success of these two songs one after the other, Lady GaGa has become the first...
diapers.com: Reviews boost search rankings and drive 33% more sales at Diapers.com
Within two weeks of implementing new technology that makes it easier for search engines to index customer product reviews on its site, natural search drove 33% more sales at Diapers.com. Josh Himwich, director of e-commerce operations and customer experience for the retailer, says a new feature from ratings and reviews vendor PowerReviews spurred the sales. The In-Line SEO feature generated a 49% increase in natural search traffic and a 59% rise in the number of keywords driving traffic to the site’s product pages.In-Line SEO routes organic search traffic directly to Diapers.com’s product pages that feature customer reviews. PowerReviews says eliminating the interim landing pages and sending consumers directly to ratings and reviews pages helps retailers avoid the drop-off in traffic that...
LegiStorm.Com Can Find Capitol Hill Staffers' Salaries and Earmarks
The founder of LegiStorm.com — a searchable database of Capitol Hill staff’s salaries — may want to run for the Hill.A former Capitol Hill investigative reporter, Jock Friedly, just launched a website that allows users to look up the annual salaries of congressional staffers. The site also makes it simple to track a person’s trips, financial disclosures, the gifts they received and the explosive growth of legislative earmarks."Earmarks have been at the center of several congressional scandals in the past few years, and openness in the process can help combat potential abuses of the earmark system," said Friedly, founder and president of LegiStorm. "LegiStorm is proud to integrate earmarks data with our other data sets in order to bring deeper insight and increased transparency to congressional...
Jay Cutler puts Denver home up for sale
The rift between Jay Cutler and the Broncos just got a little more interesting after the quarterback recently put his Denver house up for sale. Cutler’s parents got into the act too, putting their Denver house up for sale as well. On Thursday, Broncos disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler put his primary residence in Parker up for sale, with a listing price of $2 million. This decision for a lifestyle change comes amid the soap opera that has been dubbed, McJaygate. Cutler has been upset since learning Feb. 28 he was part of trade talks that never materialized. Cutler believes he has information that his new coach Josh McDaniels aggressively tried to shop him, despite the coach’s statements to the contrary. Since then, Cutler has refused to come in and meet the coach. This Monday morning,...
Topshop NYC Opening Thursday
New York City’s Topshop store will be opening in SoHo tomorrow, after several months of construction delays. The four-story store, which closely resembles the Flagship store on Oxford Street in London, is the first Topshop location in the United States, though the retailer has hundreds of other stores around the world.One of the biggest appeals of Topshop opening in New York is that the store will carry Kate Moss’ fashion line for the store, making the clothing available to American shoppers for the first time in a retail location. Also coinciding with the opening of Topshop NYC is the global launch of the new Spring collection of the Kate Moss Hearts Topshop li...
Life on Mars' Series Finale Explains it All
Producers promised that all questions would be answered on the series finale of Life on Mars. The show definitely delivered, but it wasn’t in the most exciting way. It was definitely a happy ending for Sam though.Life on Mars, “Life is a Rock”Sam has been having dreams of the future. In the dreams he is in his apartment in 2008, but he is watching himself as a child and his father.At the station Sam received another phone call from the male voice. The voice told him if he wants to go back to 2008 he needs to do three things. He told him the first thing is to save himself, then hung up. Seconds later Rose ran in to tell Sam that Vic had stolen little Sammy.While on patrol, Sam told Gene that he was a cop in 2008, and he was transported to 1973 after a car accident. Gene didn’t believe him,...
*Zamu* Healthy Living
http://issac.amazonherb.net1. Go to quick order on top right of the website2. Add 1 quantity of Fiberzon Mint Flavor3. 1 Digestazon Plus (270 caps is a MUCH better buy!)4. Add Zamu5. Checkouthttp://issac.amazonherb.netSaturday, January 24, 2009Top 25 fittest and fattest cities in the U.S.•by FatFighterTV, on Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:32am PST•Read More from This Author »•109 Comments•Post a Comment•Report AbuseSure, obesity is a problem in this country, but when you think fat, you probably don't think Miami. So you may be surprised to find Men's Fitness magazine ranks Miami as the nation's fattest city in its annual survey. The fittest? Salt Lake City.So what about the South Beach Diet… and all those buff bodies you always see in the ocean-side metropolis? Even though Miami has a high number of...
FASB Vote Relaxes Mark To Market Accounting Rule
The FASB, pressured by U.S. lawmakers, voted to relax fair-value mark to market accounting rules banks say don’t work when markets are inactive. The question is when does the FASB Mark to market rule apply.FASB rule changes on mark to market take pressure off the banks on accounting for mortgage-backed assets. It gives firms more leeway in valuing assets.The thing is that Bloomberg says fair value can be applied to Q1, AP on Yahoo finance says new rules apply to Q2. FASB site says nothing.According to this Twit from Jim Cramer Citigroup Gets a Lease on Life From FASB: The change in mark-to-market might bring the short-squeeze of a lifetime.Her is the summary of FASB's April 1 board meeting."Summary of Board decisions are provided for the information and convenience of constituents who want...
Bruce Pearl to Memphis?
DETROIT - Jeff Goodman of FoxSports.com is reporting that Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl has emerged as the leading candidate to replace John Calipari at Memphis.Memphis AD R.C. Johnson “is expected to ask for permission” to speak with Pearl on Thursday and will offer him a deal worth $3 million a year, Goodman wrote.Asked for a comment, Tennessee men’s basketball spokesman Tom Satkowiak said: “To my knowledge, at this point, Memphis has not contacted our director of athletics, Mike Hamilton, to request permission to speak to Coach Pearl.”Said Memphis spokesman Lamar Chance: “I have not heard anything official on that.”Bringing in Pearl would be a strong move for Memphis, which lost Calipari and could loose a slew of recruits, including Xavier Henry, DeMarcus Cousins and potentially John Wall.Henry...
Katherine Olson's Murderer, the 'Craigslist Killer,' Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Michael Anderson — who became known as the Craigslist killer after he lured a 24-year-old woman to her death by posting an ad for a babysitter — will spend the rest of his life behind bars. And, no, the 20-year-old will not be receiving parole.Katherine Olson’s heartsick family was in tears when the judge sentenced the young man — who killed Olson and disposed of her body in the trunk of her own car. The tragedy happened 17 months ago in Minneapolis, but her death made a long-lasting impact globally by raising awareness of the often-anonymous Internet’s dangers.According to reports, Olson arrived at Anderson’s home in response to an ad she found on the website Craigslist.org, which operates largely on classifieds. When she tried to leave, he pulled out his father’s gun and shot her.The victim’s...
Kelly Monaco’s Peep Show!
Additional cast and creative team have been announced for PEEPSHOW, a new modern burlesque show created and directed by Jerry Mitchell, which will play the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas starting on March 30, with an opening set for April 18, 2009.Kelly Monaco, Jerry Mitchell, and Mel B(© Tom Donoghue)The show will star Mel B of the Spice Girls who will play Peep Diva, and Kelly Monaco, star of ABC’s General Hospital, will play Bo Peep. Both performers also appeared on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars.In addition, Josh Strickland, who played the title role in Tarzan on Broadway, will be lead vocalist for the band, which will be directed...
smart source: Red Plum Smart Source Coupons Unveil Free Products
Red Plum and Smart Source coupons are usually printable online to use in grocery stores. You could be saving up to 40 percent using Publix weekly ads or specials at Winn-Dixie.By: Kara GilmourPublished: Apr 2, 2009Updated: Apr 2, 2009Red Plum and Smart Source are two ways to save money and to receive free products. The companies can save shoppers money and time by printing most of the coupons online. Some coupons can save $1 on a box of cereal, while others might offer a buy-one get-one free option.Most of the Red Plum and Smart Source coupons offer 50 cents off on products. However, it is free money to collect when checking out at the grocery...
Michael Caine Pushing for The Riddler in Batman 3
Home : News : Videos : Pictures : Polls : Contact : Editor's ToolsYou are not currently logged in. LoginMichael CainePushing for The Riddler in Batman 3In a recent interview with Collider.com, Alfred actor Michael Caine tells us that he thinks The Riddler would be the next villian..."Yes, if they do another one, I'll probably be the butler. I hope I'm still alive. Michael Goth, who played Batman before me, the last time he played in Batman he was 84."On the topic of the main Villain Michael Caine sts: That would be probably The Riddler.There you have it. Straight from the Butler's mouth. If there are any people in this world you can trust for accurate dirt on billionaire playboys just ask the staff or in this case the Butler, they've got it all. Source: comicbookmovie....
David Spade American Idol 8 (Gum Stick to Chair Video??)
David Spade was caught on video on American Idol while he was behind Randy Jackson taking the gum out of his mouth and allegedly placing it or sticking it under his seat. I saw David Spade took the bubble gum out of his mouth but am not sure if he did stick it under the chair. Maybe the best way to find out is take a look at the seat he was sitting on and see if there's a gum under it..hehehe.Watch the video below. Take note of "0:11 sec" of the video.(David Spade sticks gum under the chair, David Spade gum american idol, david spade gum video)Source: inday-stories.blogspot....
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
boeing rc 135 Videos
The RC-135V/W is the USAF's standard airborne SIGINT platform. Its sensor suite allows the mission crew to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite. The interior seats 34 people, including the cockpit crew, electronic warfare officers, intelligence operators and airborne systems engineers. All Rivet ...Source: mediahangout.blogspot....
April Fool's Day history: Does your family have a tradition of pranks?
April Fool's Day has been around since the 16th century, when the pope changed New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1.Some people weren't aware of the change, and those who had the inside dope thought it would be fun to send them on "fool's errands'' and play pranks.This doesn't always work so well with children. This morning, my kids didn't realize it was April Fool's day, and when my husband announced, "You have a delayed opening today because of a power outtage at school,'' they were thrilled. When he shouted "April Fool!'' my six-year-old son burst into tears and ran upstairs.I had to convince him that daddy didn't mean to upset him, that it was a day to play jokes.Then I warned him that he needed to be suspicious today--since people like to mess with your head on April Fool's Day. But...
len berman: Blooper King Len Berman Leaving WNBC a Rich Man
It's good to be a local news anchor in NYC in the sense that you very well might make a multimillion-dollar salary. But it's bad because you would be getting laid off. Adios, Len Berman.Monday we heard that WNBC's Chuck Scarborough and KNBC's Paul Moyer, the Kent Brockman and Ron Burgundy of New York, were both potential buyout targets. And now loooooooongtime WNBC sports guy Len Berman—the guy who shows the bloopers!—is getting bought out: Len Berman, a New York television sports fixture since 1979, including for the past nearly quarter century at WNBC-TV, will leave the station sometime in the next 30 to 60 days. The station and Berman, 61, had been discussing for months a settlement of his contract - believed to be the most lucrative among his anchor peers with an annual salary one...
Marine Corps Marathon - TAPS Special Runners
Some of the TAPS runners include:Sixteen-year-old Katrina Wert, lost her father, US Marine Corps Master Sergeant Michael Wert, when he drowned while saving two boys at a North Carolina beach….Jaime Boris will run the Marine Corps Marathon this year only weeks before the first anniversary of her husband’s death in Afghanistan….And there are more special runners for the MCM. Go to Assoluta Tranquillita here and meet some of our precious Gold Star Families.Source: kneedeepinthehooah....
fidelity national information services: Fidelity National Information to buy Metavante
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS: 17.23, -0.97, -5.3%) said Wednesday it will buy Metavante Technologies Inc. (MV: 22.35, +2.39, +12.0%) to create at $10 billion financial-transactions company. According to the deal, Metavante stakeholders will receive 1.35 shares of Fidelity for each common share they own. "The combined scale, complementary product capabilities and market breadth of these two great companies will drive significant competitive advantages in the increasingly dynamic marketplace," stated William Foley, chairman of Fidelity. The deal is expected to be accretive in 2010 with $1.3 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The companies also expect to trim out about $260 million in savings. Shares of Fidelity...
Ted Stevens off the hook for good
Attorney General Eric Holder has decided to drop all charges against former Senator Ted Stevens, after a series of allegations of prosecutorial misconduct put the conviction in jeopardy. The decision means that Stevens will not face prosecution again and will collect his Senate retirement benefits. Holder cited his age as part of his determination, but Holder obviously didn’t want to defend the conduct of DoJ prosecutors in the case: The U.S. Justice Department has decided to drop all charges against former Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens amid accusations of prosecutorial misconduct, NPR reported on Wednesday, citing Justice officials. Stevens, a Republican who served longer than any other U.S. senator before losing a November re-election race, was convicted in October of seven counts...
army ten miler: Registration for the 25th annual Army Ten Miler opens April 1st
Registration for the 25th Army Ten-Miler opens tomorrow, April 1st. This year, in honor of the 25th anniversary, the field has been increased to 30,000 runners. Last year's race filled up in 21 days; race organizers expect this year's race to fill up by mid-May. Be sure to register early, you do not want to miss out on one of the best races DC has to offer.With the field size of the race increased, there will be some other changes that come along. The pre-race expo will be moved to the DC Armory to allow for more exhibitors and vendors, as well as longer hours for packet pick-up. The GEICO pasta dinner will move to a larger ballroom at the Gateway Crystal Marriott, allowing for an additional 300 seats.This year's race will be held October 4th, starting and finishing at the Pentagon. The atmosphere...
Metavante To Be Bought by Fidelity National Info Services
MILWAUKEE - Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE: FIS) has agreed to buy Milwaukee-based banking technology company Metavante Technologies.In a news release, the companies say they will save $260 million because of cost synergies.There is no word on the number of job losses that may come from the integration of the two companies, including losses in Milwaukee.Frank Martire, current Metavante chairman and CEO, will act as the president and CEO of the integrated FIS.Fidelity provides processing for financial institutions, card issuing and transaction processing , and outsourcing for financial institutions.Metavante gives banking and payment technologies to around 8,000 financial service firms and businesses.Source: todaystmj4....
Coach Calipari Press Conference
Many great quotes from the press conference introducing Coach Calipari to the media. My favorite was when Cal said, in response to what he could bring to the program and why he was hired, “I recruit THE BEST of THE BEST”! Another great one was when asked about the Dribble Drive Motion offense he said it’s an offense that “Can’t hide you”, and “If you can’t play, I’m sorry.On a side note, Calipari said he has already met with the team and will further once he arrives back from Memphis where he will be doing a send away press conference at 12:00 PM CT. Noted the roster could be shaken up a bit as well.Further news will be reported as it comes.Source: ukmadness.wordpress....
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Amanda Alexis Lee PHOTOS!
More Photo >>PHOTOS! Here are pictures of today’s LALATE hottie, Amanda Alexis Lee. Amanda Alexis Lee was a Maxim Hometown Hottie representing Dallas Texas. You have to love Southern Girls.Here are Amanda’s stats then for Maxim:Height: 5′6″Weight: 118 lbs.Measurements: 34-24-35Profession: ModelFavorite Sports Team: Dallas CowboysAmanda takes poll dancing lessons. Drool: “What fun fact, talent, or mutant superpower of yours should guys know about?: I take pole dancing classes. I heard Carmen Electra talkin about it and decided to give it a try. It’s sexy, eccentric and a great workout. I just love it!”Any Piercings or tattoos?: “A dancer...
Pistachio Recall: Setton Pistachio Sends Out Information
Setton Pistachio sent out this press release Tuesday, announcing its recall of pistachio bags over Salmonella fears. Scroll down for the press release.According to The Associated Press, the company knew about the tainted pistachios last week: The FDA learned about the problem last Tuesday, when Kraft Foods Inc. notified the agency that routine product testing had detected salmonella in roasted pistachios. Kraft and the Georgia Nut Co. recalled their Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix the next day. The FDA contacted Setton Pistachio and California health officials shortly afterward, in what Acheson called a "proactive move."The Press Release from Setton Pistachio: TERRA BELLA, Calif., March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. announced today...
Gary Sheffield Released by Tigers
It didn't take long for the dominoes to start falling, in lieu of yesterday's trade for Josh Anderson. The Detroit Tigers released Gary Sheffield this morning, telling him they preferred a roster with more versatile players that could switch between positions. Sheff, as we know all too well, is pretty much restricted to playing DH, though he insisted all along he could still play the outfield. The Tigers are on the hook for the $14 million owed to Sheffield for this season. I have to say, I'm pretty stunned by this and didn't see it coming. A tip of the cap goes to Scott Warheit, who speculated such a move might occur (linked in today's Morning Prowl). This certainly allows the Tigers more lineup flexibility in terms of shuffling players around the outfield and DH spot. Sheffield looked...
Eagle Industries Photography Contest
Eagle Industries has launched a year long contest to identify high quality photographs of Eagle equipment in action. Each month, from now until February 2010, a “First Prize Monthly Winner” and a “Second Prize Monthly Winner” will be selected from all eligible entries. First Prize Winners will be awarded an Eagle gift certificate in the amount of $200. Each Monthly Second Prize Winner will receive an Eagle gift certificate in the amount of $100Be sure to read the rules before entering. To enter visit eagletaketheshot.com. Good Luck!Source: soldiersystems....
Pistachio Recall: what you need to know
A salmonella scare traced back to a pistachio supplier in California has led to a US wide recall of certain brands of pistachio nuts.Nuts from Setton Farms’ plant in rural Tulare County, California are currently under investigation. The company is the second largest supplier of pistachio nuts in the United States.The Georgia Nut Company has recalled Kraft Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix after some samples tested positive for salmonella. The Georgia Nut Company has also recalled its Bulk Deluxe Mixed Nuts and Dry Roasted Shelled Pistachios. Setton Farms has started a separate recall of roasted pistachios, and grocery operator Kroger also...
Tony Bennett Leaves Washington State for Virginia
Have to admit that this was a move on the coaching carousel that was not expected. Tony Bennett turned down opportunities at Indiana and Marquette last year to stay in Pullman.He did that, despite knowing he was heading for a rebuilding year at Washington State. A year later, after his Cougars steadily improved and he showed once more why he is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks, Bennett chose to move across the country to take the Virginia head coaching job.This is not to knock Virginia (though I'm sure some will take it as such): The Hoos hit at least a triple in their coaching hire, but Virginia is not on the same level as Indiana is or even what Marquette had become, following the job by Tom Crean to build that program.Virginia has to compete in the ACC, and must recruit not...
Man Beheads Sister
Kerby Revelus, 23, of Milton, MA, beheaded his 5-year-old sister after stabbing his 17-year-old sister, Samantha, to death. Another sister, 9-year-old Serafina, suffered stab wounds.Police arrived at the Revelus home less than one minute after receiving a 911 call from Sarafina. They kicked in an upstairs door where Kerby Revelus, armed with a kitchen knife, grabbed his 5-year-old sister, Bianca, and decapitated her. He then turned the knife on 9-year-old Saraphina and began stabbing her. 17-year-old Samantha had already been stabbed to death in the same room.Police are heard on phone tapes of their arrival ordering Kerby Revelus to “Stop!”...
Dan Hicks Is NBC Sportscaster
Meet Dan Hicks, an American play-by-play sports anchor and sportscaster for NBC who primarily does commentary for golf. See a video and a biography of Dan Hicks here.Hicks is currently the NBC commentator for the on-going Arnold Palmer Invitational which was played at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida. The tournament is special in the sense that Tiger Woods played in it. It’s not his comeback (it’s the second after he returned on the tour), but this tournament is something in which he’s been playing up to his reputation and he recently pulled off an exciting win to lift the title. Going into commercial breaks, Hicks said, “One of the greatest things on a golf course, a Tiger Sunday Charge,” and “Tiger Woods, just one stroke behind.” co-commentator Johnny Miller uttered.As a biography, Dan...
Bay Area Earthquake Today!
MAPS! Here again are maps of the Bay Area San Jose earthquake today March 30 2009 magnitude 4.3. Earthquakes in excess of 3.0 have been ripping through the Salinas Valley and San Jose since Sund...
phantomalert.com: It's a great business idea... that could kill
I was torn between delight and dismay when I stumbled across PhantomAlert.com, the service that warns drivers about the location of speed cameras. On the one hand, it's a great business idea. PhantomAlert.com is a service-cum-social network. Users register the locations of speed cameras and sign up for alerts. It's a subscription model - $9.99 per month - and plugs into your GPS system, beeping when a traffic camera is coming up.The revenue model is solid. Users have to stay plugged into Phantom Alert as the service is constantly evolving. New speed cameras are added to the network hourly, and if old cameras move, you are kept in the loop. PhantomAlert.com also warns drivers about impending red light cameras, speed traps and DUI checkpoints.But is this new service slowing people down? Or helping...
One Tree Hill Series Finale Season 7 On May 16 09
One Tree Hill’s season finale will be on May 16, 2009. There is still no for sure confirmation that the show will be returning for a 7th season. One Tree Hill (TV series) One Tree Hill is a teen television dramawhich takes place in a small fictional North Carolina town. It was created by Mark Schwahn and premiered on September 23, 2003 on The WB Television Network. On September 1, 2008, The CW started airing the sixth season of One Tree Hill. The show's interiors are filmed at the EUE/Screen Gems studios in Wilmington, NC and exteriors are filmed in and around Wilmington.One Tree Hill Streaming episodes on theWBYouTube - One Tree Hill Series Finale Promo - OC StyleOC series finale promo with One Tree Hill mixed in.Hope you like it!~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If THE OC was...
Nebbish?
More than one reader has asked if the little guy in my profile is a Nebbish--one of those winsome curiosities created by the late Herb Gardner: as cartoons, later a comic strip, here as dolls (evidently a doll version came first (link)).The answer is, I think, "no." I pinched it off the (apparently home made) inter office memo stationery at a law firm where I worked in the 70s and early 80s. While it does indeed bear a resemblance to the famous Gardner creations, I think I can spot some telling differences. For one, as I recall Nebbishes always had their eyes closed; here, the eyes are pointy and piercing.But funny you should ask. As it happens, I knew Herb Gardner, and I was an observer (entirely accidental) at the incubation of the Nebbishes. Herb used to doodle them in his notebook as he...
yfz ranch: One-sided YFZ Ranch redux: Paul Anthony falls for West Texas CASA anniversary propaganda
I keep hoping the folks at the San Angelo Standard Times will get the hang of writing a balanced story on the YFZ affair. It would have been so easy for Paul Anthony to do just as the SPJ Code of Ethics requires: “Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing.” But he didn’t.It is likewise inexplicable that the Salt Lake Tribune would reprint Anthony’s story, so clearly slanted against the FLDS and in favor of empowering the government to intervene in private lives, without bothering to talk with anyone in the FLDS community or with advocates of less government interference in family life. Anthony had a great “teachable moment” and fumbled it away.Among the more remarkable excerpts from Anthony’s account is this, in which...
Rob Reiner - Great Director #89: Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner * Born: 1947 * Rank: 89 * Score: 500.15 * Nominations: 3 DGA / 4 Golden Globes * Feature Films: 14 * Best: The Princess Bride * Worst: NorthTop 5 Films: 1. The Princess Bride - 1987 2. Stand by Me - 1986 3. When Harry Met Sally - 1989 4. This is Spinal Tap - 1984 5. A Few Good Men - 1992Top 10 Director Finishes (Nighthawk Awards): * 1984 -9th - This is Spinal Tap * 1986 - 6th - Stand by Me * 1987 - 6th - The Princess Bride * 1989 - 8th - When Harry Met SallyMost of what I can possibly say about Rob Reiner was already said here. Of course, once you read that you’ll wonder how he still managed to make the list. Of course I wrote that post before I came up with my current point system. And once you get certain kinds of points (for...
US Geological Survey Earthquake
What is this US Geological Survey Earthquake? Well, it is said that earthquakes today will hit certain parts of America. And included therein is San Jose earthquake that is specifically an earthquake in California.This is the USGS earthquake report. The calamity hit the Bay Area today. The Earthquake 4.3 magnitude data is said to occur at 10:49 AM, Depth 6.2 km (3.9 miles)Region at Northern California. According to the San Jose mercury news magnitude will not result into a Tsunami. At least there is one positive news.Please be aware of this incident and be informed regularly by listening to radios and if possible watching televisions. It is important to be vigilant in moments like these. Safeguarding your family is very important. And be able to know the basic necessities in calamities similar...
Phantom Alert: Speed Trap Warning System For Your GPS
A new piece of software called Phantom Alert claims to add warnings for hidden police cameras and DUI checkpoints right into your GPS system. Phantom Alert provides 100,000 “enforcement locations,” its maker says, then sends you a warning before you hit any of those areas.Phantom Alert: How It WorksPhantom Alert works by using user-submitted notes of enforcement sites, then uploading them into your car’s system. “You will see them before they see you,” the company promises.The software runs about $10 a month or is also available for a $40/year or $100/lifetime subscription.Phantom Alert VideosNot surprisingly, Phantom Alert is creating some controversy....
Bright Automotive Hybrids
Bright Automotive is only one year old but creating a flutter world around. Part of the reason is its fancy origin in RMI and the aura of its celebrity CEO John Waters.John Waters for the tech wizard who invented the battery pack system for General Motors electric vehicle which met an unfortunate end in 1999.From my sources inside the company, I have come to know that the machine has been designed and built from scratch.The components used are light weight, conform to aerodynamic shapes, low weight tires etc. But the icing on the cake is the sophisticated state of the art battery and drive train systems.The whole package has been designed such...
usgs earthquake: San Jose Earthquake Today Youtube Video usgs.gov Map
earthquake, san jose earthquake today, san jose news, earthquake san jose, san jose earthquakesUS Geological Survey, gives some stats on the San Jose quake today:Magnitude: 4.3 - regional moment magnitude (Mw)Time: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:40:29 AM (PDT)Distance from: Morgan Hill, CA - 18 km (11 miles) N (7 degrees)Seven Trees, CA - 19 km (12 miles) E (91 degrees)Alum Rock, CA - 20 km (13 miles) ESE (117 degrees)San Jose City Hall, CA - 25 km (16 miles) ESE (104 degrees)http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/nc40234037.htmSan Jose Earthquake: 4.3 Magnitude Temblor Strikes Californiausgs earthquake map, usgs, earthquake, earthquake in san jose ca, earthquake activityEarthquake Information from the USGSUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching...
San Jose earthquake- how singles can protect themselves in the event of a natural disaster
When you're single, you generally look to three resources for advice: * Your mom * Google * Chelsea Handler (I like to ask myself WWCD) no judging.But what happens in the case of a natural disaster and you can't contact your family, have no access to the internet, and you've seen the episode of "Chelsea Lately" where Chelsea walks out of her apartment during a fire drill topless one two many times to trust her with a life or death issue?In Seattle, earthquakes are few and far between, but we have had a few minor tremors in the past ten years, and I hate to break it to you- but there happens to be an active volcano closer than the end of Ted...
Saturday, March 28, 2009
shuttle landing: Red River threat may be easing...Shuttle landing delayed...London...
River threat may be easing...Shuttle landing delayed...London protestsFARGO, N.D. (AP) The National Weather Service says the flooding outlook for the Red River at Fargo, N.D., may be improving. Forecasters say the river may have crested around midnight and is now expected to remain below 41 feet. The levees protecting the city stand 43 feet high. However, a winter storm is expected to hit the region in the coming days and the chance remains that the river could rise.BILOXI, Miss. (AP) Spring storms are bringing heavy rains, baseball-size hail and blizzard conditions to different parts of the country. Across the Southeast, communities are dealing with flooded roads and tornado warnings. In the Southern Plains, it's snow, with parts of Kansas reporting drifts up to six feet high.CAPE CANAVERAL,...
annual credit report: Don't Pay for Your Free Annual Credit Report
The Federal Trade Commission is fighting back against advertisements that trick consumers into spending money on services they don't need or want when they're trying to get their free annual credit report. There is only one site that offers the annual credit report at no charge, and that is www.annualcreditreport.com.Eileen Harrington, acting director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, says the FTC has received complaints about the website www.freecreditreport.com, which provides credit reports only if customers sign up for additional services that cost money. "Consumers are confused," says Harrington, despite the FTC's lawsuit and settlement with the website that now requires its advertisements to carry disclosures. She wouldn't comment on whether any further enforcement actions were pending.Check...
