( education / language / humor ) How English is Being Used in Different Parts of the World
IN A TOKYO HOTEL: Is forbitten to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing please not to read notis.
IN A BUCHAREST HOTEL LOBBY: The lift is being f ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Buckminister Fuller was truly ahead of his time, he was a humanitarian and an activist that provided multiple alternative ways of thought as well as ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Black seed or Nigella sativa, the seeds from a plant of the buttercup family, has been used since ancient times as both food and medicine. No one s ... read more
( education / news / rss ) 'The underlying, primary psychic reality is so inconceivably complex that it can be grasped only at the farthest reach of intuition, and then bu ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The push for 5G forges on regardless of any safety testing. The mainstream continues to tout the idea that no science shows dangers associated with ... read more
( education / news / rss ) "As part of the process, they portrayed the various concerns as merely the ignorant opinions of misinformed individuals ' and derided them as ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Haidar el Ali, who once served as Senegal's Minister of Environment, led a program that has successfully planted 152 million mangrove buds in th ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Overconfidence in one's own abilities despite evidence to the contrary is present in children as young as four, making them comparable to big city e ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Animal rescuers in Britain said a man who brought a stray puppy home from a construction site later discovered the animal was actually a fox cub. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A New Orleans father and son duo created a viral video showing off their coronavirus-inspired invention: a "Social Distancing Circle" to ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Firefighters in New York state said a lucky dog is expected to be OK after getting stuck under his owner's vehicle and being taken for a 40-mile dr ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A woman who flew from Washington, D.C., to Boston amid the COVID-19 pandemic captured video on board the plane when she discovered she was the flig ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - A team of scientists drilled into the ground near the South Pole to discover forest and fossils from the Cretaceous period nearly ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An Ohio man unable to visit his mother's nursing home due to coronavirus lockdown used a tree-trimming bucket truck to visit her third floor window ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Authorities in Texas said a truck driver was not injured when his vehicle caught fire on the interstate, but the flames destroyed some precious car ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Residents of an Idaho neighborhood watched an unusual police chase unfolding outside their homes when a moose went for a run through town. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Patrick James Hennesey - Are you a victim of circumstance or a sovereign being responsible for creating your own life? ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Read on for ways to connect with wildlife and find some solace in nature during the Covid-19 outbreakThe post 10 ways to connect with nature without ... read more
( education / news / rss ) April 3rd, 2020 By Nikki Harper We are currently living in a period of great stress and, for many people, tremendous fear. We're also living i ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Several social media pages are asking their followers to combat quarantine boredom by recreating iconic paintings using just three objects from thei ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The Maryland mom has been restocking the table with healthy bagged lunches every day for anyone who may need a bite to eat during the quarantine.Mys ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This golden retriever from Manitou Springs, Colorado has been doggedly delivering food and supplies to the door of his 71-year-old neighbor in isola ... read more
( education / technology ) Cool! Tetra countertop dishwasher made for small spaces.
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( education / news / rss ) Phillip Schneider - 5G technology is widely being criticized for its ability to give government tremendous powers of control. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) April 2nd, 2020 By Kate Harveston Tensions are high right now as the world finds itself in the grip of a global pandemic. Normal ways of life are ... read more
( education / news / rss ) April 2nd, 2020 By Estee Horn "No man is an island entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. An ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers in Denmark say they are confident their study shows that Homo antecessors were a 'sister group' to the last common relatives of modern ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Does he drink the blood of goats? Does he just use lotion? What is his secret!? Finally we learn the key to Bon Jovi's "youth". ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Russia is sending its largest cargo plane carrying face masks, gowns, and medical supplies to US to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemicThe ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Instead of issuing a speeding ticket to Dr. Sarosh Ashraf Janjua last week, this compassionate state trooper gave her some of his protective face ma ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Animal lovers are rejoicing over the ridesharing company's latest dog-sharing program, which is being called UberArf. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) How do we find balance in an unbalanced world? We return to Nature. Nature works in balance with all its ecosystems. All life is a part of Nature. T ... read more
( education / news / rss ) On airplanes, it's hard enough to keep from bumping knees with the person in the next seat -- let alone follow social-distancing guidelines. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Still no lockdown in Sweden, where its govt continues protecting population against infection of mass hysteria ... read more
( education / news / rss ) In an uncertain and anxiety-filled world, many of us are feeling disconnected, fearful, and off-balance. Some people resort to managing stress by sp ... read more
( education / news / rss ) I'll be honest, sometimes I feel like the stuff I share, both here on CE and personally, is in between two worlds and I get picked on a lot for ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Emergency responders in Washington, D.C., were called to the Potomac River to stop a motorboat that kept moving in circles after its driver fell ov ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A new dating site launched amid the coronavirus pandemic aims to help people create connections while social distancing. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 31st, 2020 By Paul Lenda It's no secret that the world has some problems. The collective consciousness is confronting its shadows and se ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 31st, 2020 By Dr. Edward F. Group for Health experts are recommending 'social distancing' -- staying home and going o ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 30th, 2020 By Mateo Sol Almost all of us have experienced some kind of traumatic or shocking event. When I speak of trauma, I don't alwa ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. Opinions on the left. Opinions on the right. Conflicting opinions, strong opinions, weak opinions. The Go ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - The documents also show Monsanto's efforts to stymie tests from third-party labs to make sure there was no data that concerned reg ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Kingsley L. Dennis - It is time to acknowledge that the bubble of perception that forms one's reality is fluid and continuously shifting and rea ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Olivia Rosane - In just two weeks, three states have passed laws criminalizing protests against fossil fuel infrastructure. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) 22 million Americans have served in the armed forces. While the military is constantly glamorized in public life, the reality for many is that, once ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Listen to Episode 5 of the Good News Gurus podcast with Geri & Anthony sharing all the latest positive news about COVID-19 from businesses and ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This 62-year-old man is being hailed as "Generous Pete" after he spent his day handing out $100 notes to strangers waiting in unemployment ... read more
( education / news / rss ) From ice cream on meatloaf to cookies dipped in guacamole--here are some of the most bizarre food combinations to try in quarantine.Feeling Brave? H ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The former Environmental Minister of Senegal has now spent over a decade reforesting a mangrove forest in the Casamance Delta.What Can One Person Do ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Thanks to almost two decades of Patrick Angel's tireless work, Appalachia is recovering from coal mining and getting greener by the day.Ex-Coal Man ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The English landlady has since hired a team of "bar staff" to cope with the influx of visitors eager to enjoy the page's daily activities ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Whether you are suffering from a long-term sports injury or looking for a tension reliever these are the best self massage tools you can use time a ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A California energy startup has designed windows with built-in solar panels, which they hope will hasten the widespread transition to carbon-free el ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A surging bison population in Yellowstone National Park is doing serious and steady damage to the park's biological diversity, with more than 4,000 ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Wildlife officials in India said a leopard wandered into a city and was captured about five hours after it was spotted inside a house. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Firefighters in England said they had to enlist the help of a local veterinary company to bring in heavy machinery for the rescue of a horse that f ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A Maryland winery is observing social distancing protocol in its curbside deliveries with an unusual employee -- a delivery dog. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Charles Eisenstein - For years, normality has been stretched nearly to its breaking point, a rope pulled tighter and tighter, waiting for a nip of t ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A study discovered the powerful civilisation was wiped out around 1,560BC when mount Thera erupted on Santorini and belched out vast amounts of leth ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A nonprofit initiative has set out end the shortage of protective masks during the coronavirus pandemic with an open source tool that lets anyone 3D ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Adults who work long hours are more likely to have hypothyroidism, otherwise known as an underactive thyroid, according to a new study of Korean wor ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The test was able to predict the tissue in which the cancer originated in 96% of samples; not only that, it was accurate for 93%.First-of-its-Kind B ... read more
( education / news / rss ) April 1st, 2020 By Nikki Harper As I write this, the world is deep in a global crisis surrounding covid-19. Because this is an infection caused by ... read more
( education / news / rss ) April 1st, 2020 By Catherine Cates Are you wondering what your life purpose is? Or do you think you know but aren't sure? If either of those a ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The programmable device automatically squeezes the bag valve masks that would otherwise have to be manually squeezed by a medical professional. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) On the year of its 60th anniversary, Madagascar begins to plant 60 million trees in homage, as part of a campaign to make the nation green againThe ... read more
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Dec 2019 -- Wuhan reports corona virus
End of Oct 2019 -- Military World Games in Wuhan - see activistpost
Oct 2019 Event 201 -- discussing pandemic in NYC
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( education / news / rss ) The drawings, around 4 inches in length, were discovered in the rocky area of ''San Juan, near the town of Albuquerque in the province of Badajo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A study found that plate tectonics were triggered by intense bombardment of meteors 3.2 billion years ago -transforming the hot, primordial mushy su ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A NASA rover has collected micro organisms from three feet into the ground in Chile's Atacama desert to give scientists a clear picture of what kind ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The ancient workshop is thought to date back to the 18th Dynasty, during the reign of Amenhotep III - King Tut's grandfather. The sphinx and hundred ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Ford created a futuristic-looking dog kennel that uses noise-cancellation panels and the carmarker's active noise control technology to create an in ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A researcher from Princeton University in New Jersey has found that testosterone levels and masculine features are directly related to the perceptio ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Older people have the wisdom and time to use mindfulness as a means to improve wellbeing, Australian scientists say, which may be helping them throu ... read more
( education / news / rss ) John Vies - According to Stanford University scientist Marshall Burke, the nationwide quarantine in China saved tens of thousands of lives. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Waking Times - Esoteric acupuncturist and student of Amazonian shamanism joins Dylan to talk about life, healing, psychedelics and more. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) John Vibes - A federal court has finally sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe ordereding a full environmental review for the controversial Dakot ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A new study suggests that Neanderthals were skilled fishermen and that seafood was a key ingredient in their diets. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 27th, 2020 By Susan Hassen How many of us were truly parented? How many of us had all our emotional needs met as children? Chances are, the ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 26th, 2020 By Rachel Horton White The energies of Earth recently have felt heavy, but things are brewing beneath the surface. We are receivi ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Sikhs around the world have been mobilizing to feed some of society's most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreaks.Sikhs Around the World Ar ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jeremy Cohen has become internet-famous since he published a series of videos on how he won the heart of his neighborhood "quarantine cutie&quo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The basic lessons of biology teach us exactly why we are all connected with each other--and why that's important. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) After the UK government asked James Dyson to build 10,000 new ventilators, he invented a model in just 10 days--and plans to donate 5,000.After the ... read more
( education / news / rss ) American parents up and down the East Coast have raised money for the noble custodians who have been working tirelessly to keep their schools safe.S ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This is the sweet moment that an Asturian man managed to share a glass of cider with his neighbors--all while respecting quarantine guidelines.Watch ... read more
( education / news / rss ) On a meteorite, scientists believe they have discovered the first complete extraterrestrial protein that could define life's origins on earth.Scient ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This is a huge victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North Dakota. Their relentless energy towards having a full environmental impact stateme ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth announced on March 25th that the final report from researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Online censorship has a new disguise: fact-checking. But this article is also going to bring another reflection into view because it's important ... read more
( education / news / rss ) New data captured by the ESA Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite shows a strong reduction in nitrogen dioxide concentrations over major European cities ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ in Leipzig identified a bacteria that could be used to break down certain plasti ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Medical researchers in Japan have developed a new technique to help reverse balding by transplanting a patient's own hair cells directly into their ... read more
( education / news / rss ) These nursing home residents celebrated the chance to spend time with their family members by singing sweet songs from opposite sides of a window.Wa ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An endurance kayaker is 26 days into her attempt to circumnavigate all five Great Lakes -- a distance of about 4,200 miles. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A New York subway rider was caught on camera taking social distancing too far by clinging to the outside of a moving train. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A TV news reporter filming a segment at Yellowstone National Park shared video of the moment he decided to flee an oncoming herd of bison. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A survey of stay-at-home workers in the United States suggests 12 percent of workers have kept their cameras switched off during video calls due to ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Over 80,000 years ago, Neanderthals were already feeding themselves regularly on mussels, fish and other marine life, according to a new study of ma ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Wiltshire-based utility company Good Energy buys renewable electricity from small-scale suppliers, such as community groups and businesses. It then ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A charity-run course that explores 'what really matters' is having joyful results in the UKThe post The course that makes you happier ' in ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Rich people are the leading cause of climate change according to a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds, consuming more for transpo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers from the University of Western Australia found pets were particularly beneficial to only children living in homes without brothers or si ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers from the University Hospital of Bonn fed mice a high-salt diet and found they suffered more severe bacterial infections as a result ... read more
( education / news / rss ) It has been 35 years since the world passed legislation to protect the ozone layer--and new research says that it has been a happy success.As Earth& ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra members each recorded their instruments from their own homes to produce Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the world. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Steve Hartman is now taking his On the Road segment into the comfort of his own home so he can teach his fans a few lessons in kindness.Beloved TV R ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Julia Conley - "This is what the tribe has been fighting for many months. Their fearless organizing continues to change the game." ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - Monarch butterflies are seeing their populations plummet precipitously, worrying scientists that the future of the species is in p ... read more
( education / news / rss ) If you are an avid reader of Collective Evolution, or if you wish to stay in touch with our quality independent articles, podcasts, and videos, now ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 26th, 2020 By Kaia Roman I've written about my quest to quell anxiety a lot over the years, including in my book, The Joy Plan. And tha ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Telecom regulator Ofcom has published seven tips for staying connected during the lockdown on its website including doing regular speed checks on yo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) New York University (NYU) researchers found a material called cementum which forms on the roots of teeth and can reveal when and how a body's body w ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The robotic device attaches to the ankle of joggers and was created by robotics experts at Stanford University and funded in part by sporting behemo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The fossil remains of the toothed pterosaurs were identified in Africa by an international team of scientists led by Baylor University in Texas. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A wild cougar made its way to the Chilean capital and spent about 15 hours wandering the city's empty streets before being captured by police and v ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The EU has unveiled steps it is taking to move towards a circular economyThe post European "right to repair" law to cover phones and table ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Hundreds of shelter animals have been given temporary foster homes amidst the COVID-19 shutdowns--and rescuers have been flooded with support.Shelte ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This minute-long video of a scenic toboggan run in the Swiss mountains is the perfect distraction from your social media feed.Riding a Toboggan Down ... read more
( education / news / rss ) As a means of bringing their neighbors together during the COVID-19 shutdowns, this Milwaukee community hosted a dinosaur-themed social distancing p ... read more
( education / news / rss ) In this riveting 15-minute lecture from Motivational Madness, Simon Sinek explains how cutting in line for bagels illustrated a valuable life lesson ... read more
( education / news / rss ) JOANN Fabrics is rallying behind the nation's healthcare workers by donating fabric and materials to anyone who wants to sew masks—with a ... read more
( education / news / rss ) As a means of taking care of their neighbors during the COVID-19 shutdowns, people are stocking Little Free Libraries with food and supplies. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Not only are these single-use plastic face masks biodegradable, they can also be cheaply assembled in as little as an hour. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Rather than using plastic hippos to capture their prizes, these wily older women in wheelchairs used baskets on sticks—and the results are so ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Speaking at an event on AI technology in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, president Putin called for safeguards, setting out rules for how humans should ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A man in Cyprus had to walk his dog during the country's COVID-19 shutdown and decided to use a drone, which he piloted from a small balcony while t ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers from the Biometry and Evolutionary Biology laboratory say that in all human populations the average lifespans are longer for women than ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The image of the Moon surrounded by clouds was taken by photographer Francisco Sojuel after a six mile hike to the base camp of volcano Acetenango i ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An Australian dog who went missing when a storm damaged a fence was found two years later while wandering 136 miles from home with a pair of new pu ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering an unusual message of gratitude to state park visitors: "Thank you for not stealing our toilet paper.& ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A New York state family was able to use social media to reunite a woman with her plastic locket and a photo inside that she dropped on a beach seve ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A Philadelphia store constructed a pulley machine outside of the building to keep shopping carts sanitized amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Residents at a nursing home in Wales passed the time during lockdown by adapting the board game Hungry Hungry Hippos into a life-sized competition ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An Italian priest's live streamed mass on Facebook went viral after the religious leader accidentally left the platform's AR filters active, causin ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Officials in a North Carolina town said the Navy was called in to eject an unusual beach visitor -- a 1,000-pound ball of concrete believed to be a ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 25th, 2020 By Lissa Rankin for During my seven year study of spiritual healing in preparation for researching and finally wri ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Patrick James Hennesey - The hypnotic spell of "normal" is breaking. When the world resets and restarts, it will never be the same. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The introduction of non-native herbivores - such as the hippos Pablo Escobar left on his ranch in Colombia when he died - has inadvertently restored ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The creature, called Ikaria wariootia, lived around 555 million years ago and was found in Australia. The largest of the species being about the sa ... read more
( education / news / rss ) State Department is chartering flights to evacuate stranded Americans. Canada to drop out of the Olympics if the Games aren't postponed. And Chi ... read more
( education / news / rss ) When the Tien siblings heard that their 78-year-old neighbor was in self-isolation, they decided to brighten her day by playing their cellos on her ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 24th, 2020 By Dr. Edward F. Group for You wake up, stretch, and focus on your day before heading into the kitchen to start yo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Now that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) has passed the House and Senate, Virginia plans to power itself on 100% renewable sources by 2050. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) From jellyfish at the Monterey Aquarium to the snow leopard cubs at the Melbourne Zoo--these livestreams are sure to brighten up your time in quaran ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The procedure, which has only been conducted a few times in history, could be a groundbreaking new treatment for patients suffering from lung cancer ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The Welsh government hopes to achieve their cross-country initiative by linking together fragmented forests at a rate of 4,900 acres per year. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The question is: Are you ready for this? If not, here's your handy-dandy guide to surviving the end of the world as you've known it. I prese ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The truth is that the world is at war now. And that war is World War III. The difference is that no one (as yet) understands the nature of this war, ... read more
( education / news / rss ) After 2019 was the hottest summer on record, keeping your lawn green and saving water resources can be as easy as following these 6 tips.As Weather ... read more
( education / news / rss ) NextGen Cup, led by Starbucks and McDonald's, launched a pilot program to create a green alternative to the 250 billion discard paper coffee cup ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Communities across Canada are rallying together on social media in Caremongering Facebook Groups to look after each other during the COVID-19 quaran ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Olivia Rosane - The population of a marine parasite that sometimes worms its way into sushi has increased by 283 times in the last nearly 40 years. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 21st, 2020 By Mateo Sol "Non-attachment" sounds a bit intimidating, doesn't it? Unfortunately, most people tend to associate t ... read more
( education / news / rss ) In this jaw-dropping presentation, Joshua Klein talks about the lessons that can be learned from his open source design for corvid vending machines. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This California teenager is helping to protect homeless people from the risks of the COVID-19 outbreaks by handing out free sanitizers and soaps.15- ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Hospitals can be scary places for children to endure even without leaving the hallways--those MRI scanners, however, could make it into a real night ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - It turns out, LEGO bricks can survive in ocean waters for up to 1,300 years, according to the study. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The sequel to the smash hit kids film Trolls - known as Trolls World Tour - will be the first movie released on the day of it's global premier, ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Marshal Georgy Zhukov was the most famous Nazi hunter of them all, leading the Red Army all the way to Berlin as it crushed the Germans in WWII. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Dafna Tachover - AirGig is a new technology developed by AT&T to transfer Wi-Fi and wireless data over power lines using 4G LTE and 5G millime ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jonathon Miller Weisberger - To understand Cacao, we must understand where she comes from - a place closest to the sun, where day and night are equa ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 20th, 2020 By Nikki Harper For many of us around the world, life feels like it's been put in a blender. As countries across the globe st ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 20th, 2020 By Rachel Horton White With all the panic and hysteria in the air, many of us tend to forget that the world around us is a beauti ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers for Intel and Cornell University created a 'neuromorphic' chip called Loihi that makes computers think like biological brains an ... read more
( education / news / rss ) After reaching a point of near extinction, Mexican gray wolf populations in the US have begun to rebound, growing 24 percent in 2019, with a total o ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The masks had been left in the warehouse of the Swedish store to gather dust following the most recent bird flu outbreak.After Rediscovering Warehou ... read more
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Israeli virologist urges world leaders to calm public, slams unnecessary panic. 'People think this virus is going to attack them all, and then they're all going to die,' say ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Parts of Northern California have already ordered a shelter in place -- could New York City be next? Here's what you can expect. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) just launched a call-in podcast to get you through troubled times, featuring good news, good advice, and some laughs from our Good News Gurus.NEW & ... read more
( education / news / rss ) You may not be aware that you're caught in a closed loop of self-judgement; luckily, Tara Brach has an idea on how to break the cycle. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers in Serbia studied 350 people who had suffered heart attacks. Half were asked to listen to music for 30 minutes every day for seven years ... read more
( education / news / rss ) These rockhopper penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago were given the unique opportunity to explore the facility during the COVID-19 shutdowns.V ... read more
( education / news / rss ) You know how you feel when you open a mailbox and find a letter among the bills? Imagine getting dozens of anonymous notes filled with encouragement ... read more
( education / news / rss ) As a frequent traveler, museum-goer, and lover of all things mind-expanding, this quarantine at first glance could feel like doom. Sure, for the mos ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A die-hard Disney fan who has visited California's Disneyland theme park every day for more than eight years ended his streak just shy of 3,000 day ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Aaron Kesel - Some scientists believe that flexible robots should be created to explore the cave systems on Mars. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 19th, 2020 By Dillon Forte What Makes Sacred Geometry "Sacred"? Sacred Geometry is a term coined to comprehend the mathematical la ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The retired NBA star plans on using the proceeds from the memorabilia to build at least 20 affordable houses in Leeds, Alabama.Charles Barkley is Au ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A real estate website is seeking a job applicant to fly to Dubai and spend a week testing out a luxury apartment. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An anonymous customer at a Houston restaurant left staff a $9,400 tip just hours after the county announced mandatory business closings. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The middle-aged customer, who asked to remain anonymous, also requested the gratuity be divided equally amongst all five of the servers.'Unbelie ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Google Arts and Culture has partnered with more than 2,500 of the world's most famous museums and galleries to bring their art right to your doorste ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Do Probability and Statistics interest you? Perhaps not. But what about the secret workings of a casino? They are but two sides of the same coin. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 18th, 2020 By Kelly Brogan, M.D. Eat your veggies is no longer synonymous with health thanks to the increasingly documented deleterious hea ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Animal rescuers in India got creative with a rope ladder and a cot to rescue a leopard that fell into a deep well. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An Indian Forest Service official shared video of a pair of tigers blocking the path of an official's vehicle while on patrol in a wooded area. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A hard hat that fell into the Mississippi River in 2015 is being mailed back to its owner after being found 4,300 miles away on a beach in Ireland. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Every few years there is the warning of a new lethal virus that threatens to be the next epidemic. Every 100 years, the threat is marketed as a pand ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 17th, 2020 By Dr. Edward F. Group for Do you often get tired or feel like you have 'brain fog'? Do you have skin blem ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 17th, 2020 By Paul Lenda Humanity is in a car going 100 MPH heading towards a brick wall, while many are arguing about where to sit. There a ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 18th, 2020 By Catherine Cates The 5 Ws: In school we're taught the 5 W's (or 6 if you include "how") ' who, what, where, ... read more
( education / news / rss ) John Vibes - Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and the richest man in Asia, announced that he will be sending 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - A new investigation revealed that Monsanto funneled money to academic studies warning of catastrophic consequences if glyphosate w ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Spoiler alert: it is possible for spiritually-minded individuals to follow current events without feeling discouraged or depressed. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) This group of Japanese schoolchildren refused to let school closures ruin their fun by hosting their own Minecraft graduation ceremony.Amidst School ... read more
( education / news / rss ) In addition to the shoes being released in a soothing range of colors, they have also done away with shoelaces and complex attachments.Now Children ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Not only will Chef José Andrés be paying his employees for two weeks time off, he will be turning his Michelin-starred restaurants int ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Hundreds of Italian neighborhoods have been singing songs from their windowsills to lift community spirits during the nation's COVID-19 quarantine. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Most people shampoo their hair a few times a week and may not realize the toxic mix they are absorbing through their skin. When you shampoo your hai ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Sex is easy, and can provide a form of instant intimacy. But it's not enough for deeper connection. While good sex alone can't sustain a sou ... read more
( education / news / rss ) You're at a party and you have a drink in your hand. You're well dressed, the lights are dim, and music is lightly playing in the backgroun ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Back in January 2020 I released my 10 day Conscious Breathing program to our member's platform called CETV. The program was enjoyed by a few tho ... read more
( education / health ) WuFlu survival story
in case there's anything useful in here...
An anonymous user suggests, Start taking 4 oregano oil capsules as soon as you start to get sick. See oregano oil
On 3/16/20 2:39 AM
I am to ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 16th, 2020 By Nikki Harper Back pain: we've almost all had it at some point, and everyone knows that sinking feeling when you realize yo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) If you have been following genetic and epigenetic studies conducted within the edifices of modern science over the past couple of decades, you li ... read more
( education / news / rss ) I'm sure I don't need to remind most of you of the joys of having sex. Whether you've formed your opinion from firsthand experience or ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Presence is the powerful practice of being in the moment. It is created through an acute awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and emotions, an ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine explores sensory deprivation in a flotation tank as a form of preventa ... read more
( education / news / rss ) After noticing prawn shells look like plastic, an Australian teen created a biodegradable plastic film from shrimp casings that can be composted in ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Since seagrass can absorb carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforest, Swansea researchers are reforesting the coast of Wales.One Million 'W ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Swedish startup Azelio is deploying solar systems that use recycled aluminum to store and generate power using thermal energy--without batteries.Bre ... read more
( education / news / rss ) John Vibes - The largest waste dump in Ethiopia has been converted into an energy plant that turns trash into power. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Aaron Kesel - Consumption of this common artificial sweetener can actually raise blood sugar and increase weight. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Michael Beck and Pelayo Menéndez - Hurricanes and tropical storms are estimated to cost the U.S. economy more than $50 billion yearly in da ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Jordan Davidson - The United Nations famously protects cultural heritage sites, but for the first time it has recognized the unique culture of anim ... read more
( education / news / rss ) For Texas foster kids who have aged out of the system, the La La Land Kindness Café is offering them a place of employment and community in D ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging--and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased wi ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Need a sweet distraction from your work week? Check out this sweet two-legged pup trying to be the next official Cadbury Bunny.Two-Legged Dog Named ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The Apple-1 computer was the first product to be developed under the Apple name by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and launched in 1976. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Roberto Escobar, the late Pablo Escobar's brother, unveiled a foldable phone that claims to be a 'Samsung killer'. Called Escobar Fold 2 ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A San Francisco career resource company is offering an unusual dream job of its own: getting paid $1,000 to spend St. Patrick's Day watching Irish ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Seniors at a Massachusetts college held a "fauxmencement" ceremony, complete with garbage bag gowns and yarn tassels, to replace their li ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A British man who noticed his milk delivery had been stolen from his doorstep checked security camera footage and was shocked to identify the culpr ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers have successfully identified 316 minor planets beyond Neptune, 139 of which are completely new, in a discovery which could bring us ... read more
( education / news / rss ) There are many people out there who consider themselves vegetarians but still eat eggs on a regular basis. I have learned that the correct name for ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Picture above: The Miracle of the Snow by Masolino da Panicale Today, a process of 'UFO' disclosure seems to be unfolding quite fast, and ... read more
( education / news / rss ) I've long been fascinated by Egypt as a possible connection to ancient wisdom and have written about how I see its art as a portal to a connecti ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A number of scientists around the world are publishing studies, and examining what can happen to our biology when we experience physiological cohere ... read more
( education / news / rss ) You may not think aluminum is a big deal, but it is. For anybody who has looked into aluminum toxicology, it's quite clear and apparent that it ... read more
( education / news / rss ) According to the US Government, MK ULTRA was the code-name for a secret program run by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct mind-control ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The interaction of our thoughts with the physical material world is of huge interest today, garnering increasing attention by academics around t ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A Texas family who suspected a porch pirate had stolen a package from their front door checked security camera footage and discovered the culprit w ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Wildlife officials in India were called to a village to remove a rare pangolin that wandered into a family's home. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) An employee at a North Carolina thrift shop discovered a piece of art in the store's sorting room was an original wood engraving by Salvador Dali. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Thrift stores have long been hot spots for treasure hunters and bargain seekers, but sometimes the donated items turn out to have downright shockin ... read more
( education / news / rss ) John Vibes - The environmental non-profit Earth Island Institute has filed a lawsuit against the companies who are responsible for a very large port ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Mandy Froelich - The team recalled that the Amazon rainforest was recently crippled by a wildfire that engulfed 906,000 hectares, or 2.2 million acr ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Maria Ruszel - Through researching, I found some strategic points to help prevent further relationship disasters. ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 13th, 2020 By Vivek Roy Love feels the very best when you spot soul mate tendencies, in your special someone. That's the exact time when ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Since Pavel Abramov began his labor of love a year and a half ago, he has painted hundreds of portraits for pets around the world.Russian Boy Paints ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Whether it's shoveling salt or washing water lilies--these beautiful photo finalists show the diversity of meaningful work.These Stunning Images Sho ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Not even the attendants working the Hollywood Studios attraction could handle how cute it was for this 4-year-old girl to meet her robot hero.Watch ... read more
( education / news / rss ) The researchers say that their new technology has given the fake limb the "most advanced prosthetic control that the world has seen."The p ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Since Kiplin's Automotive Group publicized their offer back in January, more than 20 people have used the parking lot as a safe place to sleep.Car D ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Rather than just delivering milk to people's doorsteps, Loop is creating a circular delivery of groceries with all packaging being washed and reused ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Qasim Rashid helped raise thousands of dollars for a Virginia man who sent him "deeply hurtful anti-Muslim" messages on Twitter.Politician ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Despite how his prosthetics have been deemed "an unfair advantage" over his competitors, Blake Leeper is still fighting for a place on Tea ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Being sedentary doesn't necessarily mean that you can't exercise--it just means that you shouldn't necessarily spend your free time sitting down.Nee ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Even though Steve's Pizza only does take out, this young store manager went above and beyond the call of duty to make a very special delivery.18-Yea ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 11th, 2020 By Nikki Harper Most people are well aware that tobacco smoking is harmful to your health. Smokers are well aware of this too, an ... read more
( education / news / rss ) A sedentary lifestyle, such as an office job, is bad for health. But a study of hunter gatherers in Tanzania suggests the effects can be offset by k ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers in Japan discovered two DNA variations which may make people more prone to liking alcohol and one linked to drinking more coffee, green ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers at the University of Warwick tracked 178 babies and their mothers over the children's first year and a half to find that letting the ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Researchers from Scotland have created a 3D model of Peru's glaciers using specially designed high-altitude drones, part of an ongoing effort to stu ... read more
( education / news / rss ) European rabbits are moving towards urban areas for more diverse habitats, plentiful food and fewer predators compared to rural areas, which are bei ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 11th, 2020 By Hilde Larsen Eating mono simply means eating one thing at the time. Picking one food to fill your entire plate. A mono meal wi ... read more
( education / news / rss ) Everyday we produce waste, in our current society, it's almost impossible not to. Many of us make an effort to recycle our recyclables, but unfo ... read more
( education / news / rss ) March 10th, 2020 By Paul Lenda Have you ever noticed how the stiffest trees are the ones that crack the easiest, whereas bamboo and willow survive ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) My hero!
via rotary dial
"Rather than learn to live with a smartphone, this engineer designed her own cell phone with a rotary dial--and she is helping others to make their..." ... read more
( education / news / ofinterest ) Bookshop.org hopes to play Rebel Alliance to Amazon's Empire — Chicago Tribune
An Indie Alternative to Amazon — Poets & Writers
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( education / language / grammar / english ) In a word, no. See style.mla.org/capitalizing-names-of-dog-breeds
Do not routinely capitalize the names of dog breeds. Many breed names are composed of proper nouns that you capitalize like Boston and generic terms (like retriever or terrier) that ... read more
( education / technology ) A cousin just installed a 16kW generator to power the whole house. It goes on and off automatically, triggered by power failure and restoration, and runs on natural gas. See video here.
It costs about $4K plus installation. Various models on ... read more
( education / science / research / weather ) via weather warning ice age
"EARTH could be braced for a 'mini ICE-AGE' as experts warn a solar minimum could last until the 2050s." ... read more
( education / research / religion / christianity ) Q: Evangelical Christians criticize the New Age principle that we are all God in disguise. They say that this is Luciferian thinking. So, how do they get around this quote? https://biblehub.com/john/10-34.htm
A: I had an article on my website (see ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Just thought I would start a running list of internet/web technologies websites I have found useful, below...
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( education / technology / phones ) via Scientific American
"The technology is coming, but contrary to what some people say, there could be health risks"
See also ... read more
( education / news / crime / travel ) This article is dated December 2018, and it's based on 2017 data, but whatever. :) RoadSnacks has a similar list here, and here's ... read more
( education / research / religion ) "Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form" -- Rumi
Though, I happen to think there is nothing wrong with grieving. In fact, it is required. -- Ed. ... read more
( education / technology / transportation ) From: Anonymous
See Electric-Cars...
"At a neighbourhood BBQ I was talking to a neighbour, a BC Hydro executive. I asked him how that renewable thing was doing. He laughed, then got serious. If you really intend to adopt electric ... read more
( education / news / politics / humor ) This pretty well sums up the stupidity known as Russia-gate: russiagate cartoon.
And, can we please stop adding gate to the end of every scandal? Millennials are too young to remember Watergate, the original gate.
Thank you for your coope ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) I've been in middle Tennessee the past 25 years, grew up in northern California, spent most of my 20s in L.A., but according to this site I should move to New England. They say...
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You would fit in well in New England ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) "We the undersigned scientists, doctors, environmental organizations and citizens from () countries, urgently call for a halt to the deployment of the 5G (fifth generation) wireless network, including 5G from space satellites. 5G will massively increase exposure to radio frequency (RF) radiation on top of the 2G, 3G and 4G network ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) In Windows 7 (and possibly earlier and later versions), use NETPLWIZ and check (or uncheck) the box that says something to the effect of require users to enter passwords. Make sure that your own username is highlighted before you check/uncheck that box. ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) 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 us ... read more
( education / research / people ) copied from somewhere. apologies, but we don't remember where
You start with a cage containing four monkeys, and inside the cage you hang a banana on a string, and then you place a set of stairs under the banana.
Before long a monkey will go to the stairs and climb toward the banana. You then spray ALL the monkeys with cold water.
... read more
( education / technology / phones ) Yep, that is what just happened to me. Here is some advice on what to do: wikihow.com/Dry-Out-a-Wet-iPhone. Luckily, the toilet had already been flushed and the phone was too big to go down the hole. Still... remind me to spray it with Lysol when I get home!
Speaking of ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Just because the From is spoofed, it doesn't mean your email account is compromised.
See: Ask Leo
And here's a complete example, though they vary slightly:
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Hi, your account was recently hacked! M ... read more
( education / research / conspiracies ) Compares chicken wire to aluminum foil (foil wins). I read elsewhere that, to protect equipment from CMEs, wrap it in cloth, wrapped in 5 layers of aluminum foil (cloth barrier keeps aluminum foil from becoming an antenna). Metal trash ... read more
( education / history / religion / christianity ) via saturnalia-reason-for-season
"At no time in the history of the early Christian church was it ever thought that the birth of Christ took place on 25 December. In fact, Jesus' birthday was not celebrated at all u ... read more
( education / schools ) I've used this and liked it, FYI: privateschoolreview.com. This link shows an actual comparison.
We have had good results at Bridgeway Academy ... read more
( education / history ) "In response to us-issues-new-russia-sanctions-over-profiting-on-Crimean-resort. Reprinted without permission from whatreallyhappened.com" ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Useful site here to opt out of various online ads: aboutads.info. Some of the biggest name brands always seem to be conveniently unavailable. ... read more
( education / language ) OK, people, the word is led (when pronounced led) not lead unless you're referring to the metal. I'm not surprised to see this in social media where it's acceptable (cool, even) to be completely illiterate, but I keep seeing it in news articles written by supposed journalists.
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( education / news / politics ) What a pinhead.
"King supports dog fighting because ... humans are allowed to fight, so dogs should be, too. The difference, obviously, is that humans can choose whether or not to fight, and dogs cannot. Also, many dog fights are to the death, or the loser is executed after their excruciating fight, anyway." ... read more
( education / technology ) I realized halfway through the task of draining the toilet that I didn't know how. I'd never done it before. I've drained the tank plenty of times, but not the toilet bowl itself.
It all started after I had to use a "snake" to unclog it. The snake left marks. My wife bought some ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Useful site to see if it's your connection (or firewall) or the site itself that's having a problem: Is It Down Right Now?
Someone emailed us about their tool here: websiteplanet.com/webtools/down-or-not ... read more
( education / news / crime ) "When you're next to the pump, try connecting to Bluetooth, and if you see a long string of numbers trying to connect... then that's probably not good, says Sid Miller."
via Cell phone might d ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "As a top propaganda outlet pushing the New Cold War, The New York Times paints life in Russia in the darkest hues, but this one-sided depiction misses the reality of the increasingly vibrant country that Gilbert Doctorow sees."
via ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) Cool! This would (eventually) remove the need for environment-destroying battery factories.
"We've built what we believe is the first functioning cellphone that consumes almost zero power, said co-author Shyam Gollakota, an associate professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the UW. To achieve th ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) I'm going to try running Windows in a virtual machine after installing Linux on my PC, as per these instructions: superuser.com. It'll probably suck (because Linux sucks), but after all of NSA's Windows backdoors were published online (somewhere, look it up), I'm almost afraid to use my W ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Makes me laugh when Facebook asks why I think something is funny or amazing. I'm thinking "Bite me. I don't have the time or inclination to teach your artificial 'intelligence' algorithms what it means to be human." Not that it could ever understand it, anyway. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) It's a site called Patreon where they help creative people find patrons to support their work. My page is here: Patreon
"It would be amazing if I had any fans at all to help finance what I do! Tha ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Installing Ubuntu Linux on my Chromebook as per these instructions: lifehacker. I hope it works! And I hope I like it. I got tired of some of the limitations of the ChromeOS. I'll still be able to toggle back and forth between the t ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Every time Facebook shows me one of those notices saying something like "Hey there, we've been going through all of your posts and thought you might like to share this compilation," I feel like I'm being approached by some creepy guy on the street opening his trench coat to show me all of the compromising photos of me that he's collected ... read more
( education / news / crime ) Another phone scam to be aware of ...
"After the introduction comes the questions: 'can you hear me?'
All of us, our natural response is to say, yes, or sure, or yes I can, said Hughes, but she says this is exactly what you do not want to do.
Police say scammers record your 'yes' response, and then use it to sign you up ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Here's a cool website I just learned of:
atlasobscura.com
"In an age where everything seems to have been explored and there is nothing new to be found, we celebrate a different way of looking at the world. If you're searching for miniature cities, glass flowers, book ... read more
( education / language ) Trampoline ends in "ine" not "ene" as I had thought. Just FYI for next time someone tells you that's the wi-fi password and you can't get online to loo ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Some of these Google Chrome extensions want permission to "... read and change all your data on the websites you visit." What the ...? Why would I give ANYONE that kind of permission? ... read more
( education / news / politics ) I'm sure it's just a coincidence! :)
Five months after Congress voted to remove country-of-origin labeling from pork and beef, the NFL is warning that meat produced in Mexico and China may contain a substanc ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Some headlines Google News mistakenly thought I'd be interested in ...
Is Jeb Bush Right About Barack Obama and Donald Trump? — The mainstream (pro-Bush/Clinton) media keep pretending Jeb is relevant.
Kanye West named GQ's Most Stylish Man once again — I'm all about Kanye! Not.
50 Cent's ... read more
( education / science / research ) There may be hope yet! See sciencedaily.com
"Inhibiting a family of enzymes inside hair follicles that are suspended in a resting state restores hair growth, a new study has found. In experiments with mouse and human hair follicles, researc ... read more
( education / research / religion / christianity ) "... it's worth noting that the Bible's 82nd Psalm says something that many people find shockingly un-Biblical:You are gods."
Or, at least god-like, depending on translation. Anyway, I've always agreed with the article title. :)
via ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Further supporting the natural gas motive is the fact that it was Vice President Joe Biden who demanded that President Yanukovych pull back his police on Feb. 21, a move that opened the way for the neo-Nazi militias and the U.S.-backed coup. Then, just three months later, Ukraine's largest private gas firm, Burisma Holdings, app ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "I asked the policeman for the ordinance number being violated, because they can't put handcuffs on you if they cannot tell you why they're detaining you."
via ... read more
( education / language ) I love how my daughter, Elizabeth, 9, makes up words.
Tonight I was complimenting her on what a good fruit smoothie she'd just made. I said she should always try to remember how much of each ingredient she used so she can make it again. So, she was going through the list of ingredients: two bananas, some of those honeydew melon pieces, a pynk ... read more
( education / technology ) Amazing! I love this! See youtu.be/qlTA3rnpgzU
And a nice song at the end, too! Here's their website: solarroadways.com ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Everyone even remotely publicly thinking about running for President in 2016, in the link below.
2016 Presidential Candidates ... read more
( education / news / politics ) We received the following email from a friend, Diane, this morning: Subject: Another entry in the eternal third party candidate can't win debate There's a page on Facebook, the title of which is pretty much self-explanatory. Worth looking at just for the write-up on the manipulation of social media.
... read more
( education / news / politics ) US is an oligarchy not a democracy, says scientific study
Of course, astute observers have known this for years. Still, it's nice to see it officially recognized.
Then again, this country NEVER WAS a democracy, it's a republic. An actual democracy ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Many hemp supporters feel that the DEA has been used as an attack dog of sorts to prevent competition with major industries where American-grown hemp products would create serious market competition: Cotton, Paper/Lumber, Oil, and others."
via ... read more
( education / news / politics ) I used to think Putin was a thug/autocrat I should say I assumed he must be, but that's what it takes sometimes.
That being said, he does seem to have Russia's (and his own) interests at heart.I like what he's done to the oligarchs internally and his management of the Russian ship of state internationally ... so far, especially re ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Cool! But I suppose the city of Yakima might in this case have veto power?"... Washington to refuse material support, participation, or assistance to any federal agency which claims the power, or with any federal law, rule, regulation, or order which purports to authorize, the collection of electronic data or metadata of any p ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "The text of the agreement has been shrouded in secrecy. But we know from leaked documents that the TPP would let corporations monitor our online activities, cut off our Internet access, delete content and impose fines."
via ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via guardianlv.com/2013/12/icelanders-overthrow-government-and-rewrite-constitution-after-banking-fraud-no-word-from-us-media
"Icelanders forced their entire government to ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... the main issue here is that it is delusional if not moronic for persons who describe themselves as progressive to insist upon copping out to the Lesser-Evil candidate for fear of losing an election, rather than to support — whatever the odds — a candidate they will admit to possessing superior intelligence, m ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Chris Hedges: Imploding the Myth of Israel.
"... a state whose real goal is, and always has been, the transfer, forced immigration or utter subjugation and impoverishment of Palestinians inside Israel and the occupied territ ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Bolshakov smuggled a letter, the first of 21 declassified in 1993, to JFK's press secretary, Pierre Salinger, in a folded newspaper. In it, Khrushchev expressed regret about Vienna and embraced JFKs proposal for a path to peace and disarmament."
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( education / news / crime ) I'd never fall for this (I hope) because our only wired number is through the Internet, not AT&T or any major provider.Here's a link to the FCC's page: fcc.gov/guides/90-telephone-scam.
"I received a telephone call last evening from an in ... read more
( education / news / politics ) For those who still believe the official story.
via 9/11: A Conspiracy Theory.
Also, try this duckduckgo search. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) A Simple Reform Could Save America From Wall Street and Boost the Economy: What's Washington Waiting For?
"We're talking about a financial transact ... read more
( education / news / politics / health ) The article's title, below in link, is misleading — which I hate no matter whose side you're on — but the facts/results are true.
"After registering, she lamented that 'every plan is going to cost more than what I pay now, and what I pay now is ridiculous.'"
via ... read more
( education / history ) via Like Edward Snowden, Benjamin Franklin Was Called a Traitor For Informing the People About the Actions of its Government.
"In 1773, Benjamin Franklin leaked confidential i ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Both conservative Republican voters and liberal Democrat voters wash their consciences by blaming the other party for the evils of American politics. But they are the only ones to blame, because they keep electing to public office people like McCain, the Bushes, the Clintons and Obama"
... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Prevented from passing out free copies of the Constitution to his fellow students. Free copies. Of the Constitution. On Constitution Day."
ABombazine: WTF?? Constitution Banned on Constitution Day in Cal ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Be every politician's (and their henchmen's) worst nightmare, an informed citizen!
Someone else has probably already said this, and said it better. Oh well, it's still true. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Activist Post: Spot the Psycho Before They Spot You.
We hang the petty thieves, and appoint the great ones to public office. — Aesop ... read more
( education / news / crime ) Click below for more info:
fija.org
"FIJA works to inform potential jurors...
of their traditional, legal authority to refuse to enforce unjust laws
that they cannot be required to check their consciences at the courthouse door
that they cannot be punished for t ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Obama himself says, The odds of dying in a terrorist attack are a lot lower than they are of dying in a car accident. And he's right, for a chan ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) via Court to feds: Explain Marine's Facebook-postings arrest.
"Brandon Raub's case exposes the seedy underbelly of a governmental system that continues to target military veterans for expressing their discontent over Am ... read more
( education / language ) That must be some fast signing. I'd like to see that. I guess they show the beat by tapping their feet? It's got me curious.
We are SO excited to tell y'all that Musical Sign Language Interpreters will be at this weeks show.. and it is... ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... those 217 no voters received twice as much campaign financing from the defense and intelligence industry as the 205 yes voters."
via Lawmakers Who Upheld NSA Phone Spying Received Double the Defense Industry Cash ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Wouldn't It Just Be Easier to Change Our Foreign Policy?.
"... it would lessen the supposed need to spy on Americans, which is unacceptable under any circumstances, but can only be sold with endless fear-mongering about terrorism. So it's a win-win-win, except for the ... read more
( education / news / politics / conspiracies ) Told ya! :)
via New studies: 'Conspiracy theorists' sane; government dupes crazy, hostile.
"In short, the new study by Wood and Douglas suggests the negative stereotype of conspiracy theorists — a hostile fana ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Essentially, pretend the Soviets won the Cold War and then conquered the United States — that's how the government is operating."
via How to know if your coworker is a threat to national security ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Lyrics from a Frank Zappa song:
You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't go for hel...no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are so ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) In the process of upgrading to a new Samsung Galaxy Note II today (which should arrive in a few days), Sprint at one point showed me all of the devices I've had with them over the years (in case I wanted to trade any of them in). It was funny to see ... read more
( education / news / politics ) 12 Real Patriots Brave Enough to Fight for Truth and Justice.
"Who are the true patriots of today? Not the flag-wrapped politicians who send other people's children off to be killed or disabled in wars to make the w ... read more
( education / news / politics ) People are embedded in these institutions, they are blinkered in these ways that means they're making decisions outside the bounds of democratic accountability. Which can lead to corruption — like, moral transgression — but also, at the least, incompetence, because they're literally not seeing the whole problem.and&q ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "This whole Snowden affair is an op. It's the kind of op that works because people are prepared to believe anything."
Ed Snowden, NSA, and fairy tales a child could see through. ... read more
( education / news / politics / health ) "Dr. Diane Harper was the lead researcher in the development of the human papilloma virus vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix. She is the latest to come forward and question the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines."
... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Lord help our fing scam?.?.?.?this has to be the stupidest place I have worked at, writes one Standard & Poor's executive. As you know, I had difficulties explaining 'HOW' we got to those numbers since there is no science behind it, confesses a high-ranking S&P analyst. If we are just going to make it up in order to rate d ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) I've got an iPhone 4 now, which I've never been crazy about. I used to have a Blackberry Curve, which I was also never crazy about. If I could combine the best features from both, that'd be nice, but probably still not good enough. :)
My o ... read more
( education / news / health ) "... most of the people in America who are diagnosed by doctors with the flu have no flu virus in their bodies. So they don't have the flu."
A new giant vaccine scandal exposes government lies and psyops. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "We have become a surveillance society, and this is exactly the sort of thing that the Fourth Amendment was supposed to protect us against. The government is only supposed to invade our privacy and investigate us when there is probable cause to do so."
... read more
( education / news / politics ) "PRISM looks like that Cronkite moment: The moment when even the staunchest Obama supporter admits they've been taken for a ride."
via Has the US war on terror just had its Cronkite moment?
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( education / news / politics ) Got a 2013 Priority Issues Survey from Nancy Pelosi today! First of all, I'm not a Democrat (nor a Republican). Second of all, why are they sending me actual physical mail? This is 2013, it says so right there on the survey! Direct me to a website! Save the taxpayers millions of dollars! Hopefully it's being paid for by the Democratic Party, not ... read more
( education / technology ) I hope this is for real: Patent Filing Claims Solar Energy Breakthrough
"In a U.S. patent application, a little-known Maryland inventor claims a stunning solar energy breakthrough that promises to end the planet's rel ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) This is great. I think I blogged once (here), complaining that I couldn't change how my name appears on the receiving end's caller ID. It showed my legal name, William, but I wanted it to say Bill. The foreign girl in ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Glenn Greenwald asks in his latest column, Why is Boston 'terrorism' but not Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson and Columbine? Can it be because the suspects in this one are Muslim? Can only Muslims commit terrorism? What have we ... read more
( education / news / politics ) 'I'm sick to my stomach': anger builds in Illinois at Bain's latest outsourcing plan"The Sensata plant in Freeport is profitable and competitive, but its majority owner, Bain Capital, has decided to ship jobs to China &m ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Nice!
via Bitcoin vs. Big Government
"Interest in Bitcoin has surged along with its valuation. Last week saw its exchange rate soar past $100 for the first time ever, landing the virtual currency on the front pages of The Washington P ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Instead of analysing actions, checking through the consequences of those actions and chatting through the decisions made, leaders too often rely on impulsive decision-making - and this is when hubris can set in.
via The psychology of the powerful.
This describes almost e ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Public social banking works, even for otherwise conservative people.
Why Is Socialism Doing So Darn Well in Deep-Red North Dakota?
"North Dakota's thriving state bank m ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via rt.com/usa/monsanto-bill-blunt-agriculture-006/
"Obama signs Monsanto protection act, which makes Monsanto immune from governmental prosecu ... read more
( education / history / religion / christianity ) This is the Christmas story as told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon... ad infinitum. See YouTube - THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY.
And, for a miniseries on the subject, go to: ... read more
( education / news / politics ) anonymous says: I'm sure the powers that be are busy buying up properties and companies in Cyprus right now, as happened here with the real estate collapse. Prices will be fixed beyond the reach of the middle class, impoverishing the masses. So don't fear, all is proceeding according to plan. :-) The time to buy is when blood is running in the ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Never heard of this guy before, but I'm glad people are speaking out ... at least occasionally.
via Jeff Monson: US a police state, George Orwell's 1984 happening before us — RT Op-Edge.
"They want to scare us, saying they are out t ... read more
( education / news / politics ) From zerohedge.com, I like this graphic showing this nation's descent into totalitarianism.From this article here ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Anna Lappé & Food MythBusters, Do we really need industrial agriculture to feed the world?
In a word, no. ... read more
( education / technology ) Cool! ... someday. From Will Graphene Supercapacitors Make Batteries Obsolete?
"Researchers with the California NanoSystems Institute recently developed a new battery-like supercapacitor, a device that s ... read more
( education / news / politics ) @holmes3804We need a new Sherman Antitrust Act! (or enforce the one we've got).Limit, by statute, the allowed size of any company.Having too much of the economy controlled by too few corporations tran ... read more
( education / history ) And this, people, is why you shouldn't beat your child (any more than you have to) ...
"She Stalin's mother once asked her son, 'Joseph, what exactly are you now?'
He replied, 'do you remember the Tsar? Well, I'm like a tsar.'
'You'd have done better to have been a priest,' she said in response.
When he asked her ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) If you were on a deserted island with an Internet connection and a pug, but could only access ONE website, which site would it be?(BTW, the pug is irrelevant, I just like pugs!)
Facebook - 3 votes
Google - 2 votes
Kindle - 1 votes
Twitter - 1 votes
Your webmail - 1 votes
Other - 1 votes
Pinterest - 0 votes
... read more
( education / news / politics ) The Post-Election Project: Should America Have a National Popular Vote?
Seems like a good idea, at first glance, at least.
UPDATE (November 2016): Upon further review, it's fairly clear the Electoral College ... read more
( education / news / politics ) The elites are adept at fooling themselves into thinking they know best.This superiority that they bestow upon themselves is a convenient justification for keeping us commoners in the dark, and keeping themselves in power. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Reuters states ... Putin ... has pushed through laws which critics say can be used to stifle dissent - tightening controls of the Internet ... and broadening the definition of treason."
Activist Post: Russi ... read more
( education / news / politics ) AP's dangerous Iran hoax demands an accounting and explanation Glenn Greenwald.
The problem is that EVERY other news source in the western world quotes AP verbatim ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Instead of joining one more group, walking on one more march, giving to one more money bomb, sending one more breathless email about how important this issue is, do me a favor, go to the mirror and say to yourself...
You Are the Soluti ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Stop calling them leaders! These political leaders throughout the world, including the US, are not leaders. They're just power players. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Big business would starve if deprived of state-organized central banking, transport, electricity, water, sewage, courts, zoning, police, environmental remediation, customs and labor regulation. Pick an industry and youll find tailored public aid.
Wha ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Start your own petition by clicking the link below
via petitions.moveon.org.
"People Powered Petitions.There are more than 8 million MoveOn members. Tap into our shared people power and create progressive change." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Another great idea!
via Strike Debt! Debt Resistance for the 99%.
"Strike Debt is a nationwide movement of debt resisters fighting for economic justice and democratic freedom." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Rolling Jubilee.
Great idea!
"A bailout of the people by the people
Rolling Jubilee is a Strike Debt project that buys debt for pennies on the dollar, but instead of collecting it, abolishes it. Together we can liberate debtors at random through a campaign of mutu ... read more
( education / language ) I solved an old mystery today, thanks to one of the Russian language podcasts I've been listening to lately. It's a phase I'm going through. I'm starting to listen to Hindi, Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese, too. I guess I'm doing all of the ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... the low 2011 real median household income is the summation, in most cases, of two household earners, whereas in 1967-68 one earner could produce the same real income.... when both husband and wife have to work in order to maintain the same purchasing power, household income from the wife's in-kind household services is elim ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Activist Post: Monsanto Funded Anti-GMO Labeling Campaign Gets Away with Impersonating Govt. Agencies.
Corporate scum at their worst, or is this merely typical?"Misuse of a United States government seal can lead to a $2 ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "I think Gov. Romney maybe hasn't spent enough time looking at how our military works. You mentioned the Navy, for example. And that we have fewer ships that we had in 1916. Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets because the nature of our military has changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers where plan ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader." ~ Plato ... read more
( education / science ) via Refreshing News: Exposing Kids To 10 Hours Of Science A Year Makes Them Smarter.
"I didn't know science was fun"
... read more
( education / news / politics ) Hacking Democracy on YouTube.
"The disturbingly shocking HBO documentary HACKING DEMOCRACY bravely tangles with our nation's ills at the heart of democracy. The film the Diebold ..." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Here is a timeline of dire warnings since 1979"For more than quarter of a century Western officials have claimed repeatedly that Iran is close to joining the n ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Coal Miners Stand with Mitt Because They're Forced To Common Dreams."Coal miners in Ohio - who work for a company that's given almost $1 million to the GOP - say they feared they'd lose their jobs if ... read more
( education / news / politics ) ... the GOP presidential hopeful was a key architect of what has become known as the Bain model. And as president, it can be expected that he would govern the country using the values that governed Bain Capital.
see The Bain Legacy for the entire story ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Activist Post: White House removes petition with over 22,000 signatures calling for the TSA to follow the law."Yet again, the Obama administration has made it quite clear that they couldn't care less about the law, separati ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) I barely used it, but I found this interesting because I was once a word processor (human, not program) back in the mid-80s to early 90s.Whatever happened to WordStar ... read more
( education / news / politics ) 34 lawmakers — including Speaker of the House John Boehner — got inside information during the 2008 financial crisis — and immediately changed their investment portfolios — 12160." ... read more
( education / language ) Language-related articles on this site
Names in their own tongue and script, via Language names in their own tongue and script
"The table shows native/local names for languages in their own scripts, or autoglott ... read more
( education / history ) Natural Born in regard to presidential candidates was clearly defined in The Law of Nations by Emerich de Vattel, published in 1758 and relied on heavily by the framers of the Constitution. Natural Born was already legally-defined when the Constitution was written a ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Roseanne Barr on Presidential Run: Two Major Parties Are a Bunch of Prostitutes Who Work for Big Money
"RB: I thi ... read more
( education / news / politics ) JP Morgan Chase Is Biggest Campaign Contributor to the Senator Who's Chairing the Investigation of JP Morgan Chase."Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of rich guys to fund campaigns . . ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Maybe. Or, this might just be another purposely shocking headline. Both sides tend to blow things out of proportion, unfortunately.
via The List OF 75 US Senators Who Voted To Let 30,000 ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Bush Found Guilty Of War Crimes
Too bad nothing will come of it, but it's nice to see, anyway."In what is the first ever conviction of its kind anywhere in the world, the former US President and seven key members of his administration ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Great video ... and idea.Thrive!
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Stay informed, subscribe to our mailing list: http://bit.ly/ThriveUpdates
Buy the DVD w/ 50 minutes of bonus features: http://www.thrivemo ... read more
( education / news / politics ) ... political elites represent only the powerful special interests that write the country's laws in exchange for funding the political campaigns of lawmakers.
via Unplugging Americans from the Matrix"The West passes judgment on the rest of the w ... read more
( education / language ) Wordnik. Cool website for those who like words. I love how they provide samples from actual articles on the internet.And they actually provide an answer to links like the one above.
claims to be the most comprehensive Englis ... read more
( education / news / politics ) This inspiring film has the power to transform your health! — Anthony Robbins, World Renowned Peak Performance Expert.
via Hungry For Change — Part 1 HUNGRY FOR CHANGE®. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) ... a cartoon character was written in and won by a landslide, thanks to the hard work of hackers ...
via Activist Post: Hackers elect cartoon character to Washington DC school board thanks to electronic voting."I ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via The Daily Bell - What If Democracy Is Bunk?
"What if you are only allowed to vote because it doesn't make a difference? What if no matter how you vote, the elites get to have it their way? What if one person, one vote is ju ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Indiana OfficialWorried About Voter Fraud Is Convicted of Voter Fraud
"Irony Still Not Dead Dept: Indiana's ousted top elections official, former GOP Secretary of State Charlie White has been convicted of six felony counts of voter fraud - an almo ... read more
( education / news / politics ) See RP Supporter Chairman of Belfast Maine Caucus Calls State GOP to Confirm Vote Tally, result not even close to the actual vote!
"It's not the votes that count, it's who counts the votes. — ... read more
( education / news / politics ) from The 1930?s Chicago Plan Vs. The American Monetary Act.
"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 eff ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Taxpayers lose $1.3 billion as gov't exits Chrysler
"U.S. taxpayers likely lost $1.3 billion in the government bailout of Chrysler, the Treasury Department announced Thursday." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Some possible good news, for a change:"... any federal law purporting to require local or state law enforcement agencies to act at the direction of the federal government or the United States military is beyond the authority granted to the federal government pursuant to the United States Constitution, is not recognized by this ... read more
( education / technology ) MIT creates solar cell from grass clippings
"A researcher at MIT, Andreas Mershin, has created solar panels from agricultural waste such as cut grass and dead leaves. In a few years, Mershin says it'll be possible to ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Voters' Idea: Replace Congress — Washington Wire — WSJ."Finally, there's a cause that Americans of all political persuasions can rally behind: It's time to dump every member of Congress." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) We were protesting SOPA and PIPA. The latest attempt is CISPA. Click here for more info:
americancensorship.org/ ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Applicants must get 6 answers out of 10 in an oral exam to pass the test.
Could you pass a US citizenship test? ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Care2 - largest online community for healthy and green living, human rights and animal welfare.
"You Care. We Care2.Be a part of the world's largest community for good." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) The candidacy of Newt Gingrich presents a historic opportunity for a new, bigger form of failure that could clarify to most Americans just how broken the electoral system is.
Don't Mute Newt : Information Clearing House." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Paul Craig Roberts: Congress is Repealing the Constitution : Information Clearing House."There is a bill in the Senate that is attempting to keep torture alive as an interrogation technique. The National Defense Authorization Act is being debat ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear. —Harry S. Truman" ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... injecting water into deep rock formations causes earthquakes ..."via U.S. Government Confirms Link Between earthquakes and "fracking" ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... everybody had to be on board in order for a lot of these fraud schemes to work."
via Finally, a Judge Stands Up to Wall Street. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via How the US Government Secretly Reads Your Email
"Somewhere, a US government official is reading through a list of those who sent or received an email from Jacob Appelbaum, a 28-year-old computer science researcher at the University of Washington who v ... read more
( education / news / politics ) What sort of democracy are we living in when the government can refuse to even say how it's interpreting its own law? That's not democracy at all.
"We've been covering for a while now how Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Udall have been very concerned over the secret interpretation the feds have of one piece of the PATRIOT Act. They've ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Just the other day I had bought a second wi-fi router from a seller on Craigslist to daisy-chain the two together (somehow) to improve the wireless signal throughout my house. No, it's not a big house.Anyway, last night our power went out for about a minute. No big deal, I thought, other than having to reset all the digital clocks. I'll give you ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Copied from Liberty Underground:
Thirteen doctors and nurses who treated anti-government protesters during demonstrations in Bahrain earlier this year have been jailed for 15 years for crimes against the state. Seven other medical professionals were given sentence ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Gary Johnson, Republican Presidential Candidate: Politics: GQ."If you're seeking the presidency but no one notices, are you still seeking the presidency? Gary ... read more
( education / news / politics ) veteranstoday.com/2011/09/19/brzezinski-opens-up-the-last-american-cowboy/
"He goes two steps further, taking America's political loonies as he calls them to the woodshed and, avoiding the term class war, speak ... read more
( education / news / politics / health ) ... his former chief of staff was a lobbyist for Merck and ... his chief of staff's mother-in-law ... was the state director of an advocacy group bankrolled by Merck ...
... read more
( education / news / politics ) rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/18/wall-street-firms-donated-11-2-million-to-members-of-debt-super-committee/"The bipartisan super committee created by the debt ceiling dea ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Why is the US Government borrowing money at interest from a private bank (the Fed) when Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution allows the US Government to create its own money, interest-free? ... read more
( education / math ) My brother Steve's math website is Conquest Math, in case you or anyone you know has kids interested in math games. Here's what people are were saying about it:
"Shayden loves your math games. He played 3 grade levels for over an hour. He did real well too. Than ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Mayors of America Unite to tell Obama and Congress: End the Wars and Keep The Money at Home."Any nation that year after year continues to raise the Defense budget while cutting social programs to the neediest is a nation approaching sp ... read more
( education / news / politics ) James Grant: Life Behind Bars For Bernanke — Home — The Daily Bail."Ben S. Bernanke doesn't know how lucky he is. Tongue-lashings from Bernie Sanders, the populist senator from Vermont, are one thing. The hangman's noo ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Ellsberg: All the crimes Nixon committed against me are now legal"Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsberg said Tuesday that disgraced former Republican President Richard M. Nixon would admire Presid ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via Top 10 Corrupt Politicians of 2010 Economy Watch.
"Judicial Watch released its 2010 list of Washington's Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians. While there may be some surprises, readers will note that ... ... read more
( education / technology ) Cool!
via Solar power without solar cells: A hidden magnetic effect of light could make it possible.
"You could stare at the equations of motion all day and you will not see this possibility. We've all been taught that this ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "... we need to go on offense and make Wall Street pay for the trillions it stole from us."
via This Can Be Our Moment ... read more
( education / news / politics ) "Minnesota Republicans are pushing legislation that would make it a crime for people on public assistance to have more $20 in cash in their pockets any given month."
So that's what they mean by the War on ... read more
( education / news / politics ) The Skeleton Closet.Good stuff!
"All the Scandals on All the Candidates for President
—Since 1995—
Because character DOES matter.
You've come to the right place for dirt, attitude and opinionated character reviews of all the presidential c ... read more
( education / news / politics ) US foreclosures in new legal trouble.And remember those politicians who are in the banks' back pocket (hint:it's most of them)."Backing a lower court ruling made in 2009, it said two foreclosure sales were invalid because the banks did not prove that th ... read more
( education / news / politics ) The tyrants of the Left and Right like Stalin and Hitler had to destroy trade unionism in order to create totalitarian governments. Independent labor unions are an essential countervailing power in a democratic society. Unions allow people — be they police officers, firefighters, teachers, janitors, or auto workers — to organize and bar ... read more
( education / news / politics ) dailybail.com/home/gore-vidal-our-only-political-party-has-two-right-wings-one.html"Our only political party has two right wings, one called Republican, the other Democratic. But Henry Adams figured all that out ... read more
( education / news / politics ) U.S. officials pushed products deemed unsafe by China"When it comes to protecting consumers, American politicians in China don't always practice what they preach, unpublished U.S. diplomatic cables show." ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via dinarvets.com/forums/index.php?/topic/52464-do-not-use-safety-deposit-boxes/#ixzz1CWy8y1SC
"According to in-house memos now circulating, the DHS has issued orders to banks across America which announc ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via judicialwatch.org/blog
"Last Updated: Wed, 01/05/2011 - 12:24pm
Reminiscent of the scandal in which she used military aircraft as her personal taxi, Nancy Pelosi stuck it to U.S. t ... read more
( education / news / politics ) from Senate Ethics Committee Will Not Punish Senator Dodd for Corrupt Real Estate Deal; Dismisses JW's Ethics Complaint
"Judicial Watch, the ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via judicialwatch.org/blog/2011/01/feds-blow-off-recovering-643-mil-in-fraudulent-payments/
"As if it weren't enraging enough that the U.S. government made $125 billion in faulty payments last year, a ne ... read more
( education / news / politics / transportation ) via judicialwatch.org/blog/2010/12/tsa-persecutes-critics-ignores-security-threats/
"While the Department of Homeland Security investigates a commercial airline pilot for exposing security flaws at a major U.S. ... read more
( education / news / politics / travel ) While the government agency responsible for securing the nations transportation system harasses honest citizens with invasive, genital-groping personal searches, guns and bombs regularly get past inept Homeland Security screeners.At major airports throughout the United States undercover agents have slipped a shocking number of weapons ... read more
( education / news / politics / travel ) Last Updated: Wed, 12/29/2010 - 1:18pmDespite a $98 million infusion for state-of-the-art baggage screening machines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) somehow missed a suitcase filled with explosives that blasted after a three-hour domestic flight.The shameful gaffe is simply the latest of many for the b ... read more
( education / news / politics ) dailybail.com/home/absolute-genius-make-this-go-viral-quantitative-easing-expla.html"The truth about quantitative easing. I just watched this again and laughed my a$$ off. Now with a ridiculous 5.2 million views ... read more
( education / news / politics ) By Staff, Fox NewsDecember 10, 2010Republicans who captured the House last month in part on the strength of a promise to rein in government spending have tapped a veteran lawmaker known as the prince of pork to head the powerful House Appropriations Committee. And the decision's not sitting so well among some conser ... read more
( education / news / politics ) By Editorial Staff, New York Times
December 6, 2010
The Department of Justice has ended a criminal investigation without making charges in the case of Senator John Ensign, his mistress and the conveniently doled-out political favors.
... read more
( education / news / politics ) While local governments work to curb the ravaging effect of illegal immigration, a major U.S. city is helping its undocumented aliens by creating an alternative banking system and giving them official government identification cards.
The northern California city of Oakland will join a few other municipalities across the U.S. that giv ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) Well, I've spent the better part of this long weekend trying to get not just a server setup, but a server with VMware setup. VMware is very cool virtualization software that's all the rage in the corporate world where I'm seemingly forever searching for a job in this crappy-ass economy. So, if I can learn it well, it will serve me well. Vi ... read more
( education / history ) Railroad tracks
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number.
Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in England, and English expatriates designed the US railroads.
Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail line ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) It's a very old hoax. Anything with a headline like that and mentioning Microsoft, AOL and Good Morning America in the same email almost HAS to be a hoax these days, and this one is.
On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 8:05 PM, wrote:This is probably a hoax, but just in case it's not, I'm forwarding it.
Filed under: Internet ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Previous argument/post, continued:
FIRST POINT OF VIEW:
Yes, it's an excellent justification for not paying attention to what is going on in politics right now.I think W. proved very nicely that they are NOT all alike, and not making even a small effort to select who might be a little less worse is abdicating one's responsibility as a citi ... read more
( education / news / politics ) ONE POINT OF VIEW:
Thanks to the Tea Party, and to all of you who voted to throw the bums out.We have far worse bums now.
nytimes.com/2010/11/14/us/politics/14coats.html?r1
Third World America, here we come.
SOMEONE'S RESPONSE:
Good a ... read more
( education / language ) (DING-kuhm)
Dinkum, also dinky-di, fair dinkum, adjective
True; honest; genuine.
Etymology
Probably derived, like many other Australian words, from English dialect. The counties of Lincolnshire and Derbyshire had a word or dincum meaning work; a fair share of work. The word was first recorded in Australia in Rolf Boldrew ... read more
( education / news / politics ) By his own admission, Cantor appears to be a traitorous dumb ass:
crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/his-own-standard-did-eric-cantor-just ... read more
( education / language ) (par-si-MO-nee-uhs)
adjective: Excessively sparing or frugal.
Etymology From Middle English parcimony, from Latin parsimonia, from parcere (to spare). First recorded use: 1598.
Usage President Calvin Coolidge was so with words that he became known as 'Silent Cal'. — Rob Christe ... read more
( education / news / politics ) via thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/126193-sen-vitter-admits-to-serious-sins-in-new-orleans-debate
"By Sean J. Miller, The Hill, October 28, 2010 ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet )
For those old gadgets you'd just as soon get rid of:
gazelle.com
My old Dell laptop is apparently worth $38!I guess they really want newer stuff. ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Fresh start! Reboot! Recycle! Whatever you want to call it.
Sure, the 5% who are good will have to find a real job for 2-6 years, but they can run again next time. It'll keep them from screwing up the economy because they know they soon be back in it.
It's the best way to stop the corruption, also known as cronyism. Government (especi ... read more
( education / news / politics ) These aren't wars for freedom. They're wars for resources, drugs and profit.
It's war for the sake of war. I feel sorry for the troops, who are just political and corporate pawns.
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( education / language ) There is an old hotel/pub in Marble Arch, London which used to have gallows adjacent. Prisoners were taken to the gallows (after a fair trial, of course) to be hung. The horse-drawn dray carting the prisoner was accompanied by an armed guard who would stop the dray outside the pub and ask the prisoner if he would like ONE LAST DRINK.
If he sa ... read more
( education / news / politics ) Rep Alan Grayson Introduces the War Is Making You Poor Act
May 21, 2010 - Uploaded by Alan Grayson
Grayson v. Broun on the Constitution ... Watch the Speech the Republicans Don't Want You to See
youtube.com/watch?vt0TtYQEDTo ... read more
( education / news / crime ) Attorney's Advice - No Charge
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company:
Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED.'
When y ... read more
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12:32:39 PM : Bill: Initial Question/Comment: Your online form won't let me change my contact info. It keeps saying "Oops, something's broken" or whatever, never telling me what I've done wrong. I filled out all the required fields.
12:34:14 PM : Vicki: Hi Bill. I am sorry for the inconveni ... read more
( education / technology / computers / hardware ) There will be an E-Waste (computers, TV's, other electronics) collection held Saturday May 8 at the Walmart Supercenter located on Nolensville Pike a quarter mile south of Old Hickory Blvd. from 8 a.m. — 12 noon. Other sites will be announced as soon as possible. Please visit ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) Sprint called the other day and offered me a free new phone. The woman, sounding like she was from Indonesia or something, went on and on and on for twenty minutes. Luckily, the call did not count against my minutes. Just last month I had to increase my allowed minutes from 300 to 450 because I we ... read more
( education / history ) Things were a lot more freely-moving back then. And the kids seemed to be having fun. Reminds me of Russian traffic today, only they have slightly newer forms of transportation now. :)
via ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Thanks to GoDaddy phone support, I discovered this very useful site: megaproxy. One of my domain names was not resolving correctly from home. I went to ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) QUESTION: Duplex printing isn't working, but it worked before.ANSWER: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, right click and choose Properties on that printer. Click Device Settings tab, choose Duplex toward the bottom, change it from Unavailable to Available or something similar on other printers. ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) QUESTION: I started getting notices that my mailbox is over its limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?Isn't this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?I use three months.ANSWER: You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the si ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: Is there any way to turn off the loud BEEP sound that occurs when Intel Proset detects a wireless network? I've tried going to control panel and muting all the sounds, but that doesn't seem to work.ANSWER: Try going into Intel ProSet Wireless, Tools, Application Settings, uncheck Show Alert Notifications.If that doesn't fix it, try g ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: My Show Desktop icon just disappeared from my Quick Start menu. How do I restore that?
ANSWER: It probably got bumped aside by something else putting an icon in that space. You can drag that double greater than sign and make that space wider. OR just temporarily expand that space and drag and drop that Show Desktop icon to the ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: How do I transfer iTunes to my new computer?
ANSWER: I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven't already authorized your current computer, ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) QUESTION: My hard drive has died, and I've lost valuable data. If you can't recover it for me, is there a service who can?ANSWER: Here's the best one I've found: Gillware Inc. - gillware@gillware.comEstimated ChargesStandard fee for Microsoft Windows: $378.99Clean Room (if neces ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: I can't paste anything into Outlook, but I can into Word, etc.ANSWER: Open Microsoft Word, go to TOOLS OPTIONS Select the SAVE tab and uncheck Embed smart tags.Also, there's a security feature in Outlook that, in certain situations requires that you have a New Mail window open first, THEN paste into. In other words, you can't c ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: How do I set email (Outlook 2003) to forward to someone else while I'm out?ANSWER: In Outlook, click on Tools, Out of Office AssistantClick I am currently out of the office… and type your outgoing message, if any.Click Add Rule at the bottom left.Check the Forward box and click the To button to find the ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) QUESTION: I can't see any of my Sent Items in Outlook (2003) anymoreANSWER: Try the following:Click ViewArrange ByCurrent ViewCustomize Current ViewFilter OFF ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) QUESTION: No matter where I go, the wireless is not working.ANSWER: I just had to enable wireless by right-clicking on the icon at the bottom-right of the task bar and choose Enable Radio. I could then connect right into the wireless network. Sometimes when a wireless network has no security on it, the wireless device will prompt you and make ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) Great info here:roysac.com/blog/2007/10/access-your-zune-from-windows-explorer.htmlYou can only delete one song at a time, though, so it's a limited solution. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) To recreate/fix your Outlook 2003 profile, do the following:Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mailclick on Show ProfilesAdd a new profilegive it any NEW name you wantclick OKAdd your same old account back as a new account, click NextAdd it as a POP3 account, click Next ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) It all starts with Ctrl-V, followed by the number combinations shown on the screen that comes up. For example, the tilde is Ctrl-V 002, although it doesn't show up on my screen, but maybe it'll work on yours. The accent grave is 047, the accent acute is 041 if I'm reading their chart correctly. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) PROBLEM:Can you tell me again how to move deleted emails to a deleted email folder? The AOL Imap folder just crosses them out but leaves them there.SOLUTION:It's under Edit, Purge Deleted Messages.Outer Banks by Hanes Men's Ul ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Avoid and toolbars that don't come with Windows from Microsoft. I just had a customer whose Internet Explorer wouldn't close after they installed My.Freeze.Com screensaver. Luckily, it uninstalled properly when using its uninstall program this time. These things just cause problems not worth the pretty pictures you get in return.If th ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) copied from helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid1326 By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default v ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Windows VISTA and 7 require BCDEDIT for this. With XP (and NT and 2000), you can use any old text editor. First make sure the file is not marked Read Only. Then open and edit your boot.ini file. If you don't know where that is, you probably shouldn ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) PROBLEM:You get this error message when trying to access a Windows XP Home computer from a Windows XP Pro computer: The user has not been granted the requested login type at this computerSOLUTION:On the XP Home computer (shouldn't be necessary on the Pro computer), run this: ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) In Word 2003 (and possibly older versions), go to Tools, Options, Save and check (if not already) the following settings:Always create backup copyAllow background savesMake local copy of files stored on network...Save AutoRecover info ...Save smart tags as XMLIn Word 2007, go to Word ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) I received an error in some foreign language I didn't even recognize, let alone understand, on the computer. I went to Google Translate and typed in one of the words from the error and chose Detect language in the Translate from.. box. It told me that the word was Danish. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Fantastic online app here. It does what I've done before, but they do it better. I'm not jealous. I'm not a programmer, really, I'm an implementer/integrator. Yeah, that's it. :) Oh yeah, here's the link: ninite.com/ ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Well, I thought I liked this version 4 better than version 3. I hated version 3. But, it turns out, version 4 is no better. It starts and finds things quicker (for me, anyway), but it ruins the computer's performance the rest of the time! Remove it from your Startup group (Start, All Programs, Sta ... read more
( education / technology / computers / hardware ) PROBLEM: I haven't totally written it off as dead, but my back-up external drive that holds 500gigs won't power on now. I made a back-up of all the data maybe a month ago, but there are some things I must have missed. In case I can't power it on, is there a way to read it if I take it apart, or something? The brand is probably Western Digital, sinc ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Just visited these sites, and my antivirus popped-up saying it had blocked a Trojan Horse coming from there (or one of their links): http://thefrist.org http://fixit.in I'll add to this list whenever it happens again. ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) I just thought this was interesting/cool:news.cnet.com/8301-306863-20005349-266.html?tagnewsLeadStoriesArea.1 ... read more
( education / technology / computers / hardware ) Probably ought to save things to other computers and/or external hard drives and/or sign up for an online storage account. Here's the article: ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Question There was a couple parked on the curb on Wed from 8am to 12pm on Wed. The girl was like a look-out, it seemed. When I was going to work she gave me a suspicious look, so I drove around in a circle and drove by them getting their license plate. When I came back at around noon, they were still there but the girl looked at me ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) I hate to promote Google since they already rule the online world, but they do some things very well, e.g., their unsubscribe feature in Gmail. In a message, click on Show Details and you should see the option to Unsubscribe from this sender. The ad ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) CNET has created a fantastic new service called Tech Tracker that I wish I'd come up with. It tracks and keeps up to date all of the software on your computer! Mac or Windows! The only catch is that you have to create an account on their site and give them your email address. Hopefully it's worth it. Here's the link: ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) None of these links work anymore.
A couple of useful sites here for downloading videos for later viewing. I know I often want to watch a video later, not right then and there. Anyway, here are a couple of links: splandoo.com/ videosnag.com/ There ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Cuil.com (pronounced cool). And here's a good reason to use it (or StartPage) instead of Google: newstrust.net/stories/2685319/toolbar?refhp ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Beware of this scam. Don't bother trying to get them to help you unlock your pc: hackers-gang-russian-bust. The fix is to download, UPDATE, and run Malwarebytes. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Mine got messed up somehow, and it drove me nuts until I found this: jevon.org/wiki/ChangingOpenDialogDefaultSortOrderinWindows UPDATE: Only problem is ... the above didn't work! :) Not for brows ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) Well, it's happened again, luckily for only the second time in my career. A customer called me to their house, only to not be home or pretend to not be home when I got there. People, if you change your mind, just call and cancel! There is no cancellation fee! In this case, I had called her about an hour prior to the scheduled time to ask a question ... read more
( education / technology / computers ) We promise to never do anything even remotely similar to this! Man loses $20 million after taking laptop for repair. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) Got a tip, thought I'd share it here. Add the following to your HOSTS file (C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts): #fix for ytimg.exe browser hang problem
74.125.162.39 static.cache.l.google.com s.ytimg.com
Then from a Windows command prompt (DOS box), run: ipconfig /flushdns ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Open Source Human Resource Management Software. FYI in case you're looking for such, even though we hate the term human resource. Ironically, it's dehumanizing. :) via Human Resource Management Software (HRMS) - OrangeHRM. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) "their next play is to make it seem like everything is wrong with your PC" via Yes, that PC cleanup app you saw on TV at 3am is a waste Ars Technica. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / software ) Q: I had some problems with this program. I fixed the POP and SMTP server designations, and it works now. However, I've lost my contacts — the folder is blank. The funny thing is, when I type some letters in the to box, names come up. Do you have any idea how I can restore my contacts list? A: From ... read more
( education / technology / phones ) Now that I have finally joined the 21st century and gotten a Blackberry (free through Radio Shack and Sprint), I'll probably start posting tips like the following: How to convert an MP3 to a ringtone ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) If you get a pop up on your computer saying, You're infected! Download Antivirus 2010 or something similar to fix it!, DOn't DO IT! It's a trick. As soon as you click on it, you're infected. Here's an article on the subject. ... read more
( education / technology / computers / internet ) This looks really good: teamviewer.com/index.aspx Of course, I've already been using the one from Zoho, too, here: meeting.zoho.com/agent/ZohoMeetingS ... read more
( education / technology / computers / hardware ) Hard Drive Manufacturers Slash Warranty Periods That's on new drives. So, from now on, more than ever, always have an external drive (or two) for backups. ... read more
( education / language ) Every year, English teachers from across the USA can submit their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays. These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the country. Here are last year's winners.
1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed ... read more
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