2008 Year in Review

A yearly tradition, you can check my 2006 and 2007 Years in Review if you are interested. I like to use the Year in Review to reflect not only on activity regarding this blog, but my personal trends and activity as well. Social Networking A new category for this year’s roundup, it’s always been present for me, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:12:18

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Steve Waldman: First, Let's Shoot All the Lenders

Steve Waldman offers a radical and unconventional cure to our financial mess. Stop lending. Waldman is deadly serious and thinks our attachment to lending is based on dangerously flawed premises: I am glad that the banks, for all the hundreds of billions of dollars we are giving them, are not lending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:47:12

9 Israeli HR groups call for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza

At a press conference held Wednesday in Jerusalem, a coalition of nine mainstream Israeli human rights groups presented a dramatic call to the Government of Israel to act immediately to end further violations of the Law of War in Gaza and relieve the humanitarian crisis in the territory [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:39:38

47 Steps to a Greener Chattanooga

Last Thursday, the Chattanooga Green Committee presented the Chattanooga Climate Action Plan (PDF) ... the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in “green tags,” advocating ... to conserve energy and save money Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:54:36

As You Know, Bob 9

Stephanie looked around the apartment. “Nice place you have here, Bob,” she said ... he said. “I haven't had time to clean since the police executed their search warrant.” He sat down ... and equipment. I think I'll go home now. Thanks for the chat.” --Freddie [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:16:00

2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Charters Course For U.S. At 2009 NAIAS

Interestingly enough, the 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI revealed at the Detroit Auto Show is difficult to distinguish from the 2009 Audi A3, ... of luxury, performance, and fuel-efficiency. Propelled by a 2.0L TFSI clean-diesel engine, the compact ... to clean-diesel technology, Audi is bucking tradition and will be stocking U.S. dealerships with its hot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:49:01

Animal "Liberationists" Involved In Illegal Acts? Surely Not

Why do I call NZ animal "Liberation" activists "criminals"?Here's why.Some extracts from a recent Indymedia article, discussing the alleged activities of police informer Rob Gilchrist.About a week ago news broke in New Zealand that long time activist Rob Gilchrist had been a police informant for the last 10 years [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 20:35:00

Gunga Din

I’ve posted this before because it’s one of my favorite poems ... -equipment ‘e could find. When the sweatin’ troop-train lay In a sidin’ through the day, Where ... our throats were bricky-dry, Then we wopped ‘im ‘cause ‘e couldn’t serve us all. It was “Din! Din! Din [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:43:03

It Started at 6:05am

A Note from Fatty: Nominations are now open for the 2009 Bloggies. Ordinarily, I’d gross you out by begging for your nomination for the Sports category, the Most Humorous category, the Best-Kept Secret category, and Best Topical category. And maybe Best Australian / New Zealand blog category, because I really liked the Lord of the Rings movies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:46:01

The nitty gritty.

Does it hurt to get a tattoo?Yes. And depending on the area it may hurt even more. The wrist.. It hurt more than my back ... and Montrose.Was it clean? YES! VERY.Was I scared of the 'dirty needles'? They get in BIG BIG trouble if they don't keep their equipment clean and sterile. I watched him take out the needle from the sterile packet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:26:00

Happy New Year! Now what will it bring for you?

I want to say Happy New Year to each and every one of you! How is THAT for a BRIGHT family photo. Flash mode is a killer! I was going to b&w but this was certainly more festive! Here we are, last photo of 2008 Amber 4-and like a mini me. She is so girly and grown up for 4 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:36:59

Forward Momentum

ISED 3/5/3000 An Article By Chelsea Cole. Humanity is a tenacious race. We rarely set our collective mind to a task that we don’t achieve ... a city, trees sway in the distance, and I can walk out my door and breath the fresh clean air they help [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:27:23

hello, 2009

happy new year. i know—i’m just a little late to the party. i have no idea what happened to yesterday—good thing i didn’t make any vows to blog every day this year (though i enjoy immensely that other people manage it with such panache). heh. maybe next year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:58:05

10 Things To Do When You Have Nothing To Do

photo credit: sunshinecity One piece of advice that I give to every up-and-coming administrative assistant is this: ... t write, clean your keyboard, monitor and phone (in my experience these always need cleaning), move [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:32:56

What Are The Alternatives To Tape Backups?

by Mike Gilmore Tape backups for the most part are not very reliable at all ... that can occur if your equipment is not properly cleaned. And if you have been doing consistent ... to keep it clean and observed all the instructions from the maker. It would be in the best interests [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:47:27

Is Your Primary Method Of Saving Data Tape Backup?

by Mike Gilmore Tape backups for the most part are not very trustworthy at all ... of my time and way to much money. Even after keeping all the equipment clean you can never be sure ... that can occur if your equipment is not properly cleaned. And if you have been doing consistent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:55:21

Review Antec Fusion Remote Max

Review Antec Fusion Remote Max Jan 19, 2009 Experience, News, Reviews 637Commentshttp://swedishtechreport.org/?p=637Review+Antec+Fusion+Remote+Max2009-01-19+17%3A23%3A50Micael+Samuelsson I got this enclosure a couple of weeks ago and I have really enjoyed using it. Having so many media features in such a big and fancy enclosure is amazing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:23:50

Ask Unclutterer: Exhausted after work

Reader Juliana submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer: ... for a maid/house manager/fairy godmother. My first piece of advice is to set aside a weekend to simply catch up with all of the stuff around your house. In the days leading up to this weekend, tell [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:39

Robert Fisk asked the UN secretary general, isn't it time for a war crimes tribunal?

Mr Ban said it would not be up to him to launch a war crimes tribunal ... just in time for Barack Obama to have a squeaky-clean inauguration with all the world looking ... up electronic surveillance equipment on Egyptian soil. And not one European leader travelling to the region [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:44:43

Bright Side of the Clean Power Plunge: It’s Not the ’70s

Cleantech startups were a bright spot in terms of overall venture funding in 2008 ... Journal, the WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation Index of clean energy stocks fell 66 percent ... from clean energy, you’re on your own.) With a bull’s-eye on freshly subsidized solar and good reason [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 23:00:20

Scratch Test for Allergies

Image by scottobear via Flickr Definition: For more than a century, doctors have used skin tests to help diagnose allergies. During these tests, your skin is exposed to allergy-causing substances (allergens) and then is observed for signs of an allergic reaction. … [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:17:04

Latest Hairstyle and Taking Care With Wig

Women have many ways in keeping up with the looks of today. Various hairstyles are being adapted ... ways to take care of them. • The best way to handle them is through the use of salon equipment ... it clean at all times. • In styling your wig, do not cut it if you do not know how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:57:52

Winston Salem Roofers and Roofing Contractors

winston salem roofing All About Roofing is a Winston Salem roofer and roofing contractor that has the right experience and equipment for your job. Their Winston Salem roofers maintain a clean and professional job site. They have workmen compensation and general liability insurance, proof available, upon request. You, the home owner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:01:50

NFL Secret Santa! Jamboroo, Week 17 [Jamboroo]

Drew’s Jamboroo runs every Thursday. Buy his book here. Email Drew here. Read him at KSK. Merry Christmas, everyone! And welcome to a very special, extra longass Christmas Day edition of the NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo. I hope you’re currently reading this wearing both pajamas AND a bathrobe, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 14:25:37

Work It Out

After a straight week of working out everyday for 50 minutes, eating a healthy breakfast, drinking more water, ... so you can get yours as soon as possible! Above is a picture of my workout equipment. I also have a My Gym [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:17:32

DrumBeat: January 18, 2009

Gulf states delay projects to lower costs Gulf oil producers are delaying some of their projects in energy and other sectors to take advantage of a steady decline in construction costs as a result of the global economic crisis, according to a Saudi financial centre [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:22:33

How to Brew Beer - 5 Steps for Making Beer at Home - Part 2

Today we follow up with  part two of our guide on making beer at home.  In part one, we described the basic equipment required to make beer at home, and an overview ... preparation required. You need a clean pot large enough to hold 2-3 gallons of water plus the two cans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:54:57

Gym Etiquette for Weight Loss Resolutions

Seeing as it is that time of year where every person under the sun comes out to fulfill their desire to lose weight and get in shape, ... of year everyone feels a sense of being able to clean off the old slate and set new goals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:27:01

From Today's Papers - 20 Jan 09

With Intelligence Warning of Terror Attacks,Assam on High AlertGuwahatiA maximum security alert has been sounded in Assam with intelligence reports about terrorists trying to stage violent attacks in the run-up to Republic Day, officials said here Monday [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:17:00

The Top Franchise Trends For 2009

Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism.   Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34

'Green New Deal' for Singapore?

Japan and South Korea adopt green plans to save economy but Singapore unlikely to follow suitJessica Cheam, Straits Times 19 Jan 09;RESCUE packages for ailing Asian economies are increasingly taking on a green hue, with Japan and South Korea being the latest to announce 'Green New Deal' policies to boost growth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:41:00

What Sustainability Can Mean

The Urban Homestead: Your Guide to Self-sufficient Living in the Heart of the City (Process Self-reliance Series) by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen (Process Media) Toolbox for Sustainable City Living: A do-it-Ourselves Guide by Scott Kellogg and Stacy Pettigrew (South End Press) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 23:34:24

Jeju to offer DPRK pig farm

The people of Jeju Island have shipped tangerines to the DPRK for about 10 years ... equipment to build a pig farm in Pyongyang on Friday to raise the island’s local specialty, black pigs ... will send farm equipment worth 220 million won (US$159,190), such as pens, feeders, heat lamps [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:35:38

Will Solar Save Chip Companies?

As the semiconductor industry prepares to post a rare drop in revenues, with another decline expected next year, ... -manufacturing equipment. But it’s unclear whether the solar industry really makes sense as a semiconductor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 08:00:17

The Endgame

The Endgame by John Mauldin January 17, 2009 • Employment Numbers Are Worse Than Posted • Aye, Captain, I’m Giving Her All I’ve Got! ... housekeeping topics I need to cover, but I will do it at the end of the letter. I just did two interviews [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 02:04:12

Steer Clear of These 8 Faux Finish Mistakes While Painting

by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad The elements of faux painting aren’t difficult but there’s always room for error here and there ... it harden. Another money-saving tip is to use dishwashing liquid for cleaning brushes. You can buy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:22:33

Long Time No Blog!

Its been a while since I blogged or commented on friends blogs, but getting back to school got busier than I expected! ... equipment that is very clean. Yesterday was a nice sunny day so we thought we'd go and run the girls [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 09:48:00

2010 Honda Fury Debuts At NY International Motorcycle Show

Now we’ll admit, we here at RideLust usually favor crotch rockets above any other type of motorcycle, ... Muscular V-twin power, sound and feel Clean looks, superior attention to detail Spacious riding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:51:28

Note to Obama, Congress on green stimulus, part 1

By Joseph Romm The green stimulus is beginning to take shape with mostly good stuff in the stocking, except one big lump of coal ... of their carbon emissions or that could be retrofitted to do so later. There could also be clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:28:08

Time, Part 02

Continued from “Time, Business & Handouts ... “ In the very beginning of 2009, after I had aired my grievances with 2008 and was feeling, mentally, so fresh and so clean clean , I ended up in a f2f conversation with a client one evening [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:19:23

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Drumm Family Dream!

On tonight’s edition of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ... enough money, and live on land that was once used to dump trash. Their house has water damage ... and the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition design team to build the new house. During the daylight hours [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:16:32

Making Lots of Lemonade in 2009 - Part I

By David E Stern, CISSP By all accounts, the financial situation for 2009 is not going to be pretty ... community needs to focus inwards, and focus on cleaning up some of its worst lingering messes. Invalid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:54:58

Permanent Link to "Cupcakes - Shelly Kaldunski"

Cupcakes by Shelly Kaldunski. Whereas traditional red velvet cakes have subtle chocolate undertones, these feature some serious chocolate flavor ... until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:06:11

Hip Tattoos Tip: Locating a Safe and Qualified Tattoo Parlor

by Ben Swank With the advancements made in laser removal of tattoos, ... ? Is the parlor licensed? * Is the studio free of dirt and debris, i.e. is it clean? * Do the artists pull their needles from the autoclave (sterilizing equipment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:39:36

Welcome to the NEW Digital Photography School - Our ReDesign is LIVE

Welcome to the NEW Digital Photography School. Over the past few hours we’ve moved from our old design to a brand new one and have been working on ... off DPS. Here’s how it looked: OLD DPS FRONT PAGE.png Sure it was ‘clean’ but it didn’t really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:47:26

5th Fleet Focus: Regional Status Report

The US Navy is preparing to go hot in the 5th fleet.This is the required reading of the day. The press conference transcript by Commander, U.S ... Forces in a clean chain of command. So we coordinate at the operational level in my headquarters [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00

Operation Cast Lead Continues Updates 169-232

January 3, 10:20 PM US ET Men of the IDF Now, before you all go jamming the comments with "WTF" on the pic, you need to catch up with the comments already posted. Explains the pic. End of story. See previous updates here and subsequent updates here. UPDATE 232. Good analysis [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 13:43:00

Vans Spring/Summer 2009 Sk8 Hi

Spring/Summer 2009 styles by Vans, here is another nice Sk8 Hi from the new collection. It comes in white/blue in a mix of leather and suede ... are clean, something fans of the designer will appreciate. The sneakers have a white leather upper [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 11:17:18

President Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People

Dec. 8, 2008: President George W. Bush kisses one of the children attending the Children’s Holiday Reception and Performance with ... , did Kanye retract his on-air smear: He could take some notes from Bob Geldof and Bono [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:47:09

Robert Fisk: So, I asked the UN secretary general, isn’t it time for a war crimes tribunal?

Robert Fisk: So, I asked the UN secretary general, isn’t it time for a war crimes tribunal? ... s a wrap, a doddle, an Israeli ceasefire just in time for Barack Obama to have a squeaky-clean ... because no one was going to set up electronic surveillance equipment on Egyptian soil [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:16:02

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