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Thanks For Sharing, It’s Really Not TMI
This is part geek time-out, and part public service announcement. We’ve add a neat feature to our blog, and want to explain how it works. It’s now appearing on thousands of other sites and blogs, so understanding it can save you a lot of time no matter where you are if you see that “Share” … Continue reading
The Swiss, Blades For Brains
We don’t usually comment on Celebrity Events, but today will be an exception. ZURICH (AP) (Published: September 27, 2009) — Director Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police for possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, authorities said Sunday. Polanski was flying in to receive an honorary award … Continue reading
Watt About The Plugs And Wires?
It’s really not about the power. But everyone thinks it is. From the NY Times we have hand-wringing over the population of electricity gobbling gadgets. The proliferation of personal computers, iPods, cellphones, game consoles and all the rest amounts to the fastest-growing source of power demand in the world. Americans now have about 25 consumer electronic … Continue reading
Let Them Eat Cake, And Walk It Off
From the UK Telegraph, Prince Charles is urging people to abandon their cars in favour of walking and public transport. I guess if your name starts with “HRH“, you can offer whatever advice comes to mind. The Prince, who has two Jaguars, two Audis, a Range Rover and still drives an Aston Martin given to … Continue reading
Two Great India Reads
In recent posts we have recommended two books for listening: Rocket Men – The Epic Story of the First Men on The Moon The Billionaire’s Vinegar – The Mystery of the World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine So if you are wondering whether we actually read books, the answer is yes. And to prove it, … Continue reading
Kindle Nation Finds The Symbol
Not to beat a Dead Symbol, but here’s an update on Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” sales. The Kindle version is outselling the Hard Cover edition on Amazon’s website! We’ve been following the back and forth between the publishing industry and Amazon for several months, and this latest data point should really focus some minds. … Continue reading
A Big Happy Group
“The Lost Symbol“ by Dan Brown was published a few days ago. His last book, “The DaVinci Code” has more than 81 million copies in print world wide. With books sales down about 15% this year the entire publishing industry is hoping that “The Lost Symbol” will pull consumers into bookstores and boost sales for … Continue reading
I’m Really, Really, Financially Anxious
Do you know the difference between angst and anxiety? Here’s a quote from our Definitons page: An airplane crashes into the side of a remote snow-covered mountain; those passengers that worry about their lives without hopes of survival only face anxiety. In contrast, those passengers who worry about their lives with hopes of survival but … Continue reading
Rocket Men, An Out of This World Listen
I just finished listening to “Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon”. Written by Craig Nelson and read by Richard McGonagle the audible.com edition was published just in time for the 40th anniversary of our first moon landing. It is by far my favorite audible book of the many I’ve “read”. … Continue reading
Dominick Dunne, And His Several Lives
Timing and Location, Dominick Dunne had them both in spades during his life. But Dunne’s sense of timing failed him at the end. He died the day after Ted Kennedy. [The] spokesman … initially declined to confirm the death, saying the family had hoped to wait a day before making an announcement so that Mr. … Continue reading
Got Expert?
In today’s crazy world we can’t know everything, so we depend on Experts. But it seems to me, that like other things, Expertability is being dumbed down. A number of public figures come to mind, among them, Politicians Cable News Personalities Radio Talk Show Hosts They really are experts in their chosen fields, which is … Continue reading
Just Another Mystery
- Weaving A Different Kind of Necklace
- Jumping into Spring
- The Art of Using Natures Bounty to Dye Cloth
- A Shibori Stitched and Felted Wrap
- Faux Fur, Vogue and Verve
- The Perfect Dance, Part 2
- The Perfect Dance
- The Vest That Mysteriously Turned Into A Purse
- Vintage Kimono Baby Booties
- Zipper, Keys, and a Linen Belt Buckle
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