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
Texas and Ohio Primaries
If you live in Texas or Ohio tomorrow is your big day. If you have not voted early be sure to take time to vote tomorrow. Tuesday is a historic day for the Great State of Texas, the primary election actually matters. Oh, yeah I guess it is historic for Ohio, too. I'm just bummed … Continue reading Texas and Ohio Primaries
ID10T Errors
Yesterday, my wonderful husband, (yes, he is looking over my shoulder) found the "Star Wars Help Desk" on YouTube. As someone who has worked help desk/customer service I find it very funny. WINNERS OF THE ID10T AWARD Runner Up: I was working technical support for an Internet company back in the olden days of dial-up. One day, I received … Continue reading ID10T Errors