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  • 09-02-2010 12:35 PM

    Two-year-old smoker kicks the habit

    Remember the Indonesian boy who smoked two packs of cigarettes a day? Apparently, he's kicked the habit. Ardi Rizal, who lives with his family on the island of Sumatra, became an Internet sensation when a video of him puffing...
  • 09-01-2010 1:32 PM

    Facebook gift cards to be available at Target

    If your hard-to-shop-for friends and family are Facebook users, head to Target. Target will now carry gift cards in values of $15, $25 and $50 at all of the retail giant's locations. The cards can be used for Facebook's...
  • 09-02-2010 12:37 PM

    Apple Unveils iOS 4.1 - Game Center, Bug Fixes, and HDR Photos

    Yesterday Apple revealed the next major update to the iOS, iOS version 4.1. 4.1 comes with some very important bug fixes, including problems with Bluetooth and the proximity sensor. The iOS update also delivers a well needed performance...
  • 09-02-2010 11:54 AM

    Apple Gets 99-Cent TV Show Rentals So Does Amazon

    Apple announced yesterday that along with their new Apple TV product they will be allowing users to rent and stream ABC and FOX TV shows for just $.99. It seems Amazon won't be out done in the streaming front, they to have...
The Horn - Classical, Orchestral & Opera music
  • 09-02-2010 5:49 PM

    PBS Documentary On The Annual Van Cliburn Piano Competition

    The other night I saw a very interesting PBS documentary on the annual Van Cliburn piano competition in Fort Worth Texas ,where a number of very gifted young aspiring pianists compete for a prestigious prize, which includes the...
  • 09-01-2010 5:29 PM

    British Hotel Chain Offering Classical Music Siestas For Guests

    The BBC classical music magazine reports that the Travelogue hotel chain in Britain is now offering relaxing "Classical Music Siestas" for guests in order for them to gain a little extra snooze time. It's well-known...
Cartoons - Economics, Psychology, Politics, Philosophy and More
  • 08-18-2010 5:34 PM

    Helping to Save the Economy

    Gloria: I have become a pessimist, I just kind of, lost hope. When I think about the European debt the mediocre economic growth we have attained, high unemployment here and around the world, a weak Real Estate and construction...
  • 08-16-2010 5:51 PM

    Paul the Octopus Explains the Future of the Economy

    Arthur: On August 3, 2010 Timothy Geithner wrote an article in the NYT titled “welcome to the recovery.” In this article although Geithner recognized how devastating the economic crisis has been and that it will take a long time...
The Loris Bite - Offbeat stories, helpful reviews, and amusing clips.
  • 07-15-2010 3:22 PM

    The Social Network : A Creepy Film About The Founding of Facebook

    Here's the full length trailer to "The Social Network," David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's new movie about the social pandemic, Facebook. Thanks to the song choice, a choir rendition of Radiohead's Creep, the...
  • 07-02-2010 1:41 PM

    Thundercats Return In 2011!

    THUNDERCATS.... HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The amazingly awesome cartoon featuring the fighting feline-humanoid warriors from Thundera is returning to your TV with a new series in 2011. Warner Bros. Animation will be producing...
Geek Toys & Geek Stuff for the Geek in all of us - Find cool geek gadgets & geek things that you can actually buy online.
  • 08-31-2010 2:31 PM

    iBottleopener - iPhone case that doubles as a bottle opener

    why should an iPhone case just be a way to keep your iPhone safe from drops and scratches? We have iPhone cases that do all sorts of things like ones that have batteries built in. Still others that are made out of unusual materials...
  • 08-12-2010 9:09 AM

    Hops Holster Can Ammo Pack

    You know you want one. Who needs a cooler when you have your own personal 12 pack insulated beer can holster. It will save you from having to run back and forth from the cooler or fridge. It's perfect for your next camping...
  • 07-13-2010 4:26 PM

    Possible Hotel / Motel Scam

    This is a scam that is being circulated via email and possibly on the internet. Not sure whether it is true or not, but it is best to err on the side of caution. You check in to a hotel or motel while traveling and settle in to your room. You...
Blog Day Afternoon - Take a walk on the mild side.
Gimme Some Space - The Worlds Around Us
  • 02-15-2010 11:45 AM

    What is a Pulsar

    A pulsar is a highly magnetrized rotating neutron star. They appear to pulse because they have jets of particles moving almost at the speed of light coming from their magnetic poles. These jets produce powerful beams of light. The magnetic pole...
The Wastebucket - Where mediocre musings go to recycle
  • 05-12-2010 11:49 AM

    13 TV Shows that were Canceled Before their Time

    There are a lot of TV shows that were well written, beautifully show, had killer actors but just didn't make it. These are TV shows that passed before their time due to being the wrong show for the wrong time, having too high of a budget...
Parenting Rx - Information, news, and advice to help you enhance your parenting.
  • 09-01-2010 11:42 AM

    Does your child behave appropriately at a restaurant?

    If you look at the top of the menu of a particular outdoor restaurant on Long Island you read that children must remain seated during their stay and that service is dependent on this. And a few years ago there was some contraversy over a sign...
Identity Theft - All about how it happens and how you can keep it from happening to you.
  • 09-01-2010 11:55 AM

    How long does it take to clear up the mess after identity theft?

    Identity theft can take anywhere from a few hours to a few years to repair. But it can feel like a lifetime. Repairing the damage done by identity theft can be time consuming, expensive and emotionally draining ordeal for a victim who's...
Money Coach - Times are tough. Can a loan help you get out of debt?
  • 09-02-2010 12:33 PM

    Remember: Children learn what they live

    Kids don't learn about money through osmosis. They don't magically learn to become financially responsible. And SpongeBob isn't going to teach them to save. Children must be taught these principles, and they must be encouraged to...
Eric: Unpublished - The Struggle of an Unpublished Writer
  • 08-25-2010 10:05 PM

    Busy, Busy, Busy

    I should not be writing this blog. Between work, which has been hectic lately, and this being my first week of grad school, I have been way to busy to write and this blog entry comes on borrowed time. If I were only doing one of those things...
Peanut Butter Overlord - Looking at the funny side of life.
  • 05-17-2010 3:36 PM

    Bran Muffins

    The couple were 85 years old, and had been married for sixty years. Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. Though not young, they were both in very good health, largely due to the wife's...

What's New

  • PBS Documentary On The Annual Van Cliburn Piano Competition

    The other night I saw a very interesting PBS documentary on the annual Van Cliburn piano competition in Fort Worth Texas ,where a number of very gifted young aspiring pianists compete for a prestigious prize, which includes the chance to make CD recordings and to be managed by a prestigious artist management firm , potentially launching a major career...
    Posted to The Horn (Weblog) by the horn on 09-02-2010
  • Apple Unveils iOS 4.1 - Game Center, Bug Fixes, and HDR Photos

    Yesterday Apple revealed the next major update to the iOS, iOS version 4.1. 4.1 comes with some very important bug fixes, including problems with Bluetooth and the proximity sensor. The iOS update also delivers a well needed performance boost for iPhone 3G users. The new OS also has two pretty cool new features, Game Center and HDR photos. Game Center...
    Posted to Howtos, Rants, and Reviews (Weblog) by willburns1 on 09-02-2010
  • Two-year-old smoker kicks the habit

    Remember the Indonesian boy who smoked two packs of cigarettes a day? Apparently, he's kicked the habit. Ardi Rizal, who lives with his family on the island of Sumatra, became an Internet sensation when a video of him puffing away was posted on YouTube. The video shocked people all over the world. But even more shocking was the revelation that his...
    Posted to Bulldog Edition (Weblog) by bulldog on 09-02-2010
  • Remember: Children learn what they live

    Kids don't learn about money through osmosis. They don't magically learn to become financially responsible. And SpongeBob isn't going to teach them to save. Children must be taught these principles, and they must be encouraged to practice them from a very early age. How do you teach your children to be financially successful? If you want...
    Posted to Money Coach (Weblog) by moneycoach on 09-02-2010
  • Apple Gets 99-Cent TV Show Rentals So Does Amazon

    Apple announced yesterday that along with their new Apple TV product they will be allowing users to rent and stream ABC and FOX TV shows for just $.99. It seems Amazon won't be out done in the streaming front, they to have a deal with FOX and ABC for $.99 TV show renting. I guess Apple isn't the only one trying to break into this market of renting...
    Posted to Howtos, Rants, and Reviews (Weblog) by willburns1 on 09-02-2010

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