I've seen this car several times when I pick the Big Guy up. It makes me do a double take every time I see it. This time I decided to take a picture of it and post it. I've removed all identifying info like make and license plate so that is bad editing not a … Continue reading Hmm …
Sky Watch Friday: Tropical Storm Fay
Due to computer issues it has taken me a little while to get this up. My new computer arrived this week so I'm back up and running. I took these during and after TS Fay. The eye of the storm passed over us. Fortunately, we just got a lot of rain and little damage. For … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Tropical Storm Fay
My First Award
This week I received my first award, thanks to Antigoni. I would like to pass this award along to the several blogs I read. Jamie at Dreaming Big Dreams: Jamie and her husband are in process of adopting two children from Haiti. She has been talking about Haiti a lot this week. Haiti was hit … Continue reading My First Award
H is for Hardin-Simmons University
Today I have decided to feature my Alma Mater Hardin-Simmons University. Founded in 1891 near Abilene, Texas Hardin-Simmons. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention, HSU has been dedicated to an education enlightened by faith since its earliest days. At a cap of 2,500 students HSU is able to provide a quality education and focus on … Continue reading H is for Hardin-Simmons University
Hey, This Is Your House I’m Flooding
Ok, I found this one on the Make Magazine Blog. It is a flood monitoring system that will enable your house to send you an automatic SMS message in the event of a flood. While it is an interesting concept, it does raise some questions. Doesn't a flood usually mean large amounts of water? I … Continue reading Hey, This Is Your House I’m Flooding
Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
According to recent study released by the American Educational Research Association that after-school tutoring mandated by No Child Left Behind is not making the grade. The study reviewed tutoring practices in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Milwaukee. It seems that many children who are eligible for the programs do not attend. Also, some of the programs … Continue reading Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
Gator Blood
Researchers in Louisiana became intrigued that alligators live in swamps, often get cuts or other injuries but rarely die from infections. The researchers studied alligator blood. They discovered that alligator blood can destroy 23 different strains of bacteria including strains that are resistant to antibiotics. Researchers hope that this discovery may lead to new drugs … Continue reading Gator Blood
The Dee Zone 