Very interesting facts and related ramifications.
From: Jeffrey Prather
Subject: Colorado's Empty Classrooms Are a Warning for America
Colorado colleges are bracing for what education experts call an 'enrollment cliff.' Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants...
Read/watch here ... read more
Busy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ex ... read more
Legally-grown, illegally smuggled. The Canadians are crushing – on the pot industry, that is.
After former Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau legalized Cannabis in Canada, the market quickly became saturated, and the surplus ‘high-strength’ weed is being supplied to smugglers and shipped i ... read more
Pretty interesting. I had this question recently and see I was completely wrong with my assumption.
If you drive on gravel roads, you may have noticed washboards.
Why Roads Get Washboards - 18 min
My brother-in-law told me it was because people are driving too fast. . . but I didn't have an expla ... read more
Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed versions listed on there, too. Go to DobiePokorny.com for those same links as well as each one's blurb/synopsis, along with links to every epi ... read more
For seniors in retirement, money can feel trickier than it did during working years, even after decades of being responsible. The core tension is real: a fixed income has to cover rising costs, surprise repairs, and healthcare, and those financial management challenges can make every decision feel h ... read more
Really amazing how it works. Mike Hammond Interview: Signal Relief's Drug-Free Micro-Antenna Technology for Pain Relief To learn more, click here. ... read more
.Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of the biggest offenders -- dishes whose names gesture toward a people or place, but the co ... read more
For decades, Americans have been reminded to "eat their greens" as part of a healthy diet. For many, that now comes with the bizarre concern, "Is this safe?"
The reason for safety concerns over lettuce and many other produce items is simple – cyclospora, a parasite spreading like wildfire across ... read more
A very scientific look at the origin of matter, where Earth is, and how the evidence shows that there had to be something supernatural about it.
Go to The Story of Everything or here. ... read more
I remember my sister telling me how a dominant mare "leads" her herd from behind, not from in front. Being a lifelong fan of horse racing, it got me wondering how that mindset might apply to horse racing. I asked Copilot, and here is the result... Every spring, as the Kentucky Derby field loads in ... read more
I own 0.001% of two fillies through MyRaceHorse. That's one-thousandth of one percent, so even if the horses become millionaires, it doesn't add up to much for me. It's just fun. Elevated, a 2 year-old filly out of Flightline trained by Bill Mott, flipped in the paddock in her first start attempt, ... read more
I took my wife's car to Honest-1 Auto Repair in Spring Hill today. A warning light has been saying 'oil change required' for a few months now, but she doesn't drive much. Works from home. Once the odometer finally reached the mileage suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an a ... read more
They say... What are the main ELEMENTS OF A STORY? Setting, Character, Plot, Conflict, Theme, Point of view, Tone, Style. I know they're not saying which order, but I would put Character first, then Conflict, Tone, Point-of-View, Theme. ... read more
Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for example, ha ... read more
Please donate by clicking here. Thank you. We are always trying to raise money so we can build a barn for our wonderful horses. Some of the horses are newer and need more shade or storm protectio ... read more
Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch the cat Sunny had brought something inside because, while still half asleep, I heard her banging around outside of the bedroom somewhere. Anyway, I walked into the kitchen, and t ... read more
You should NEVER eat unripe elderberries. That caution aside, this is good to know if you're ever starving or just have the munchies while wandering through your back yard! :) ... read more
I almost stepped on a snake as Elizabeth and I came out of the creek. Yes, we were in the creek. Anyway, I yelled, Aaaah when he slithered past me toward her and into the water. She wanted to get a better look at him as he lay there ha ... read more
We made it. The flight was horrible. I think I slept about 30 seconds out of the 11 hour flight. It was not a full flight, and half the people around us were able to take up two or three seats, but we weren't quick enough. The other mov ... read more
That's all I wanted to say. :)We had a shortened visit with Elizabeth today because we had to first stop by the pharmacy and get some Ben-Gay and ibuprofen for my sore neck. Ben-Gay actually sounds (and smells) ... read more
Good!Over the past couple of years, we've projected an improvement in U. S. manufacturing competitiveness by 2015 that would help drive an American manufacturing revival. The results of our latest survey make clear that a profound shift ... read more
Bill Gates is a piece of sh-t. To keep the game going, Gates has reemerged from the shadows this week, preparing the public for 'the next... ' ... read more
If this is true, it looks like a good time to get rid of that pesky control freak of a browser, Mozilla Firefox in favor of the Brave, Edge, Ope ... read more
I'm glad you and Cathy are doing well. Our daughter Elizabeth is doing well, too. She spent last night with a cousin north of town so she can attend that little girl's birthday party today. Elizabeth's own birthday party was last month. ... read more
One name, five books, a singular journey...by William Arthur Holmes
Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., bouncing between temp jobs, and gets involved with a cult member named Venelia. When that ends badly, he escapes to Kuala Lumpur, where he's swept into the orbit of Riva, a secret-agent-in-training.
Dobie next finds himself in Nashville where he marries a Riva look‑alike. When he and a co-worker turn whistleblower against their employer, they end up in Witness Protection.
Dobie comes out of hiding and returns to his hometown, Louisville. He thinks his luck has turned when he wins the lottery. And it might have, had he not taken that money and run for president. Unsurprisingly, that ends badly, too.
Trying to make sense of the universe, Dobie takes the next logical step, writes a manifesto, and hits the road on a speaking tour. The universe -- or at least its representative in the form of a little blue alien named Semmy -- is not helpful.
While evading Colonel Charonne and his enforcer, Major Watson, Dobie's luck takes a turn for the better upon meeting Kaylie -- the first thing in his universe that actually makes sense.
A rent increase forced the owners of October Books to move locations in Southampton. They used a crowd funding campaign and loans to buy a former bank location about 500 feet down the street for $400,000.Cool!
Read the rest here: Human-chain-helps-British-book-store-move-down-the-street ... read more
We are like raindrops. We start out as a collection of molecules in the clouds. When we get too heavy, we fall to the ground as glorious, individual raindrops, only to hit the ground and return to the collection as a puddle, lake or ocean. That, in a nutshell, is human existence. -- your humble edit ... read more
From NeverWare.com at neverware.com"Ready to turn your computer into a Chrome device? You're in the right spot. The Home edition is our free version of CloudReady, intended only for personal use by individuals. It offers the same experience as our paid versions, but it doesn't come with access to ou ... read more
The Friends of Humanity website. Don't know anything about it, but I like the sound of it. :) "Friends of Humanity is active in the defense of human rights, education, health care, and environmental protection. Our projects are currently underway in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America."The ".ch" ... read more
by JeannieJoseph wore many hats in his life,the first one was of son,next an officer, a Dutch Marine,that to him was fun;In Maastricht, in '49,he married his childhood love,now he was Tina's devoted spouse,and together they set up a nice, clean house;8 years went by, his son, John, was born,3 more y ... read more
We're in a different hotel, the Holiday Inn -- Moscow Sokolniki, for the rest of our stay. This is the one that was originally reserved for our return from Astrakhan. It has a reliable internet connection, costs less per night than yesterday's, and provides a great FREE (not $60) breakfast. The only ... read more
The adventure begins. A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known. Not knowing what tomorrow may bring, they laugh in the face of uncertainty. Collectively, they raise their fists and shout, "Providence, what hast thou in ... read more
You will not believe what I've been through! :) Okay, maybe it's not been that bad. You single parents out there are laughing at me, I'm sure. But I went an entire week taking care of Elizabeth, our 4-year-old, while Tara not only had to work all week, but also came down with a cold. So, I've had to ... read more
Tara took Elizabeth to the "international adoption specialist" doctors today for a psychological evaluation and another physical exam. They say she is perfectly average/normal for a girl her age. Of course, that puts her well above average for a foreign orphan.We think she's better than any other gi ... read more
I can't believe how nice my coworkers at Franklin are. On Friday, they had a luncheon at work for Elizabeth and Tara. They invited me, too. :) Great food, several gifts, and the biggest surprise: a money tree. Tara and I were speechless at that. It's not like my coworkers have any more 'spare' money ... read more
Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch.. The 'first pitch' video is now missing from the Times, so there's now a link to the original news report, although YouTube has marked it 'offensive to some viewers.' Who are these viewers? Ridiculous. Here's another link. UPDATE: No ... read more
We made it. The flight was horrible. I think I slept about 30 seconds out of the 11 hour flight. It was not a full flight, and half the people around us were able to take up two or three seats, but we weren't quick enough. The other movie on the flight was Next with Nicholas Cage and Julianne Moore. ... read more
"Preikestolen is one of Rogaland county, Norway's most visited attractions, and one of the country's most spectacular photo subjects. It has been named one of the world's most spectacular viewing points by both CNN Go and Lonely Planet. It rises 604 metres above the Lysefjord.": Visit NorwayUPDATE: ... read more
Wisconsin judge reinstates collective bargaining for state employees"The union-busting law that pushed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker into the national spotlight last year has been declared unconstitutional by a state judge, pushing the controversy over the law one step closer to a Supreme Court cl ... read more
In case you were wondering, as I was... Click the image for a larger version See also, llama vs. alpacaAnd don't miss Tennessee Safari Park, which includes pictures of a llama and alpaca. ... read more
Some random spammer (TommieSkask) sent me this, but it was interesting. Probably written by AI, but I cleaned it up and am publishing it. See below.
Packing for a multi-day upland bike journey demands detailed planning and deliberation to ensure you have everything you need for a successful trip. S ... read more
"A Top-Heavy 1 Percent Will Topple Without a Stable Middle Class. Focusing exclusively on deficit reduction is the wrong policy. Focusing solely on cutting spending is the wrong policy. Focusing on jobs is the right policy now and in the future." : Economic Inequality Is Not Sustainable ... read more
"If the purpose of money and credit were to discourage the exchange of goods and services, to destroy periodically the wealth produced, to frustrate and trip those who save, our present monetary system does that most effectively!" ... read more
The good news is that the research shows the less junk food you eat, the less you crave it. In other words, self-control! What a concept!: Why Your Brain Craves Junk Food (and What You Can Do About It). "Most of us know that junk food is unhealthy. We know poor nutrition is related to heart problems ... read more
breaking news · 
add your own! · 
search
colorado's empty classrooms are a warning for america
how to build confidence and reach your goals starting today
trudeau legalized cannabis in canada, now surplus weed is flooding the port of antwerp
why roads get like washboards
links to entire dobie pokorny saga
how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirement
fascinating pain relief patch
foods named after cultures... but not really
is your lettuce safe to eat
the story of everything
leading from the rear: how herd instinct shapes kentucky derby closers
my myracehorse horses
auto repair and other stuff
if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryer
elements of a story
one of the all-time great rock era lyricists
scientists are rethinking animal cognition as more evolutionary behaviors emerge
house the horses
bird in the house
52 plants in the wild you can eat
snake in the creek
10 ways to survive skyrocketing food prices
back in moscow (11/26/2007)
it's going to be a good week
america's re-shoring of jobs is accelerating
bill gates is ready to capitalize on the next pandemic
time to switch from firefox to another browser
letter to a former co-worker
external news feeds
It was probably Trump/Netanyahu, in retaliation. 
CULTURE
how to move a book store
we are like raindrops
putting words in mark twain's mouth
friends of humanity
hats
FAMILY
still in moscow
moving to missouri
an entire week with elizabeth
doctors say she's normal
luncheon for elizabeth
tara the hero cat attempts to throw a ceremonial first pitch
recent photos of elizabeth
LIFE
preikestolen, one of norway's most visited attractions
wisconsin judge reinstates collective bargaining for state employees
difference between alpacas and llamas
organizing for an extended mountain bike trip
economic inequality is not sustainable
the 1930s chicago plan vs the american monetary act
why your brain craves junk food and what you can do about it
or DONATE · privacy · 