January 26, Cydney Mizell and her driver, Muhammad Hadi, were kidnapped at gunpoint while working in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Mizell worked a as relief worker and teachers Mizell taught English embroidery at a girl’s schools and helped women start cottage industries to provide an income for their families. Mizzell is a California native but attended college … Continue reading Kidnapped Aid Worker Presumed Dead
Go Ahead Ditch the Landline
A recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that for the first time Americans use or prefer a cell phone over a landline. Text-messaging, e-mail and camera capabilities are just a few of the features that make cell-phones a vital part of daily life. Participants in the survey were asked which … Continue reading Go Ahead Ditch the Landline
Wacko Eco-Terrorist Burn Green Homes To Protect the Environment
Ok, this one should be filed in the “what were you thinking category”. The Earth Liberation Front (ELF) is taking credit for a fire early Monday (03 Mar 08) morning in Woodinville, WA area that destroyed 3 green luxury homes. Woodinville is a suburb of Seattle. The ELF is a loosely organized network of radical … Continue reading Wacko Eco-Terrorist Burn Green Homes To Protect the Environment
Space Diamonds
Scientists are using infrared telescopes to locate “space diamonds” and it seems that they are rather common. Space diamonds or nano-diamonds were first discovered in meteorites that had crashed into the Earth. Like their earthbound cousins space diamonds are made from carbon. However, the two are very different. Space diamonds are extremely tiny, about 25,000 … Continue reading Space Diamonds
Know & Tell Friday
Today, I am trying something new, Know & Tell Friday. I have been reading Ellen’s entries and decided to give it a try this week. Question 1: I have been blogging for a year this month, so my question is what made you start your blog? In the fall of 2006, I started writing for … Continue reading Know & Tell Friday
Favre Retires
I am not really a sports person. I find the senseless, overindulgent behavior of some athletes repulsive. However there are some athletes I respect and admire. Brett Favre is one of those. Favre may quite possibly be the best quarterback ever. Favre holds the record for passing yards (61,655), passing attempts (8,758), passing completions (5,377), … Continue reading Favre Retires
Trendy Breakfast
According to 101 Cookbook the newest trend for brunches is a breakfast polenta bar complete with a variety of toppings. Suggested toppings include nuts, fruit, and herbs. The author was very impressed with this new breakfast food. It does look interesting but I do not think it is a new breakfast food. According to Dictionary.com … Continue reading Trendy Breakfast
The Dee Zone 