Posted 68 days ago
Oh, this xkcd is great! Humor + swine flu = coping mechanism
in xkcd on swine flu
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in xkcd on swine flu
Posted Nov 12, 2008
Oh, yum! If I had pumpkin on hand, I would probably start baking this recipe now.
in Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
Posted Nov 12, 2008
What a great way to compromise on a holiday dessert! Yum!
in Recipe: Gimme Both Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Posted Nov 12, 2008
This story almost seems like a no-brainer. Since people are online a lot more than they used to be and technology is far different from what it was after some of the major wars of the last century, it seems natural that today's veterans would be interested in connecting to other veterans online. It's good that there are resources out there to enable them to do so.
in Veterans Today More Likely To Commisserate Online
Posted Nov 12, 2008
Interesting travel idea: visit sights related to Kristallnacht.
in Violence against Jews began in Germany 70 years ago. Seven places to go to remember
Posted Oct 29, 2008
I might have to try these pumpkin cookies (minus the Splenda). The combination of yogurt, honey, pumpkin, and spices could be quite tasty.
in 35 Calorie Pumpkin Cookies
Posted Oct 29, 2008
This cake is shaped and decorated like a jack-o-lantern, rather than being a cake flavored with pumpkin.
in Halloween Pumpkin Cake
Posted Oct 29, 2008
There's a ton of irony in this video supposedly with copyright law and Internet expert Jonathan Zittrain leading to a note from YouTube about the video being removed because of a Viacom copyright claim.
in Jonathan Zittrain on The Colbert Report
Posted Oct 02, 2008
Great quote: David S. Birdsell, dean of the school of public affairs at Baruch College in New York: "A lot of people will tune in for the same reason they watch NASCAR: because on that last turn a car might crash and burn. There is a very clear disaster potential, and also a genuine interest in a very new person against a very senior person."
in Style often trumps substance in debates
Posted Oct 02, 2008
Notice how the grooms seem to be the ones injured on the cake toppers. Is it the husband who's saying his former wife decapitated him or pushed him off the cake with the divorce or is it the woman who's making the cake in victory of beheading her former spouse?
in Divorce Cakes (PICs)
Posted Oct 02, 2008
This recipe is indeed great! I think I would add less sugar next time, perhaps as much as 1/3 cup less, because the orange juice really makes the cookies sweet. I put in more chopped nuts and raisins, especially because I had no carrots on hand. Despite the ingredients list not mentioning rice milk, the instructions say to add some. I added extra orange juice when the batter looked dry and that seemed to work fine.
in Vegan Oatmeal Spice Cookies
Posted Oct 01, 2008
This cake could be interesting. Since the frosting contains alcohol, does that mean you'd have to card people who would like to eat a piece?
in Cherry Beer Cake Recipe
Posted Oct 01, 2008
This pie sounds yummy, but I don't think this season is the right one for frozen pies.
in Frozen Cherry Cream Pie
Posted Oct 01, 2008
I have been looking for a dump cake recipe for a while. With all the fruit, this one sounds delicious.
in Aloha Strawberry Dump Cake
Posted Oct 01, 2008
This cake sounds like it would be easy to make and quite tasty.
in Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Posted Sep 30, 2008
I think I'm going to have to try this recipe. It sounds like a good mix of things I like to eat.
in Tomato and Kielbasa Shortcake
Posted Sep 30, 2008
I wonder if this tastes like a cake version of green tomato pie.
in Tomato Spice Cake
Posted Sep 30, 2008
Banned Books Week is this week! Cool!
in Grapes Of Wrath' And The Politics of Book Burning
Posted Sep 29, 2008
At first, I thought "Gluten-free beer bread? Isn't beer usually made of grain and, thus, frequently contains gluten?" The recipe specifies that people should use gluten-free beer.
in Gluten Free Beer Bread
Posted Sep 29, 2008
I am a huge fan of upside-down cakes. This one seems like it would be quite delicious. I might have to find an excuse to bake it.
in Pumpkin-Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Posted Sep 29, 2008
This pie is incredibly easy to make and was a hit at the vegetarian potluck I attended this weekend. I altered the recipe because I feared with just chili powder, it would be a little bland for my taste. I should have added even more cumin and garlic than I did. Perhaps substituting salsa for the tomatoes would be an improvement, too. It's nice as it is, but I would prefer a little more flavor. I think I'll experiment with what is left.
in Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Posted Sep 25, 2008
I need to stop reading articles about restaurants so early in the morning. Some of these sound like they're worth a visit. Yum!
in Happy Autumn, Boston!
Posted Sep 25, 2008
This recipe sounds rather interesting: water, brown sugar, and tapioca to make caramel pudding.
in RECIPE: Caramel Pudding
Posted Sep 23, 2008
Oooh, cool idea! It reminds me of the instant messages a friend of mine was receiving so he could learn square dance definitions a little bit at a time.
in A smart way to find time to read - DailyLit
Posted Sep 22, 2008
I just saw some of the designs on the evening news. They look great! I'm glad the mint is doing more with different coin designs.
in New Lincoln penny designs unveiled
Posted Sep 22, 2008
Here's a nice look at the history of the computer chip.
in The chip that changed the world
Posted Sep 22, 2008
I guess they weren't rollover minutes ...
in California Train Crash victim’s cell phone made numerous calls to Family after his death
Posted Sep 22, 2008
"No one seems to know why Kashiwagi kept these snakes in plastic boxes all over his home.Maybe they are afraid to ask." Gotta love that quote. :)
in 50 Poisonous Snakes Found in Man’s Condo
Posted Sep 19, 2008
If the train is moving, doesn't it have the right of way? It's much easier to stop a bus than a moving train.
in Train Hits Bus in Los Angeles
Posted Sep 18, 2008
I did not touch the collider. I swear.
in Hadron Collider hit by electrical hitch
Posted Sep 18, 2008
That looks familiar to me. *gives cat a hard look*
in Why it's hard to work at home.
Posted Sep 17, 2008
I'm pretty sure I've seen a similar video before. What impresses me the most is the flow. It must have taken some work to figure out the order of the music and the dancing.
in 60 years of Dance in 6 minutes
Posted Sep 17, 2008
This news should bring some hope to women. I wonder how long it will be before the vaccine is cleared for human trials.
in Breast cancer vaccine hope raised
Posted Sep 17, 2008
These ads are as great as the t-shirts!
in Man's Obsession With Breasts Harnessed For Good Cause
Posted Sep 16, 2008
I don't know whether to be excited or scared.
in Peru to try out Windows on XO laptops
Posted Sep 16, 2008
I know the Internet is looping around when I find things in Babbledog that I blogged years ago. :) That parking garage is great! I can see why it's still making the rounds.
in Cool library parking garage, Kansas City
Posted Sep 15, 2008
Oh, my. I never really understood BASE jumping. Sure, some of the sites are gorgeous, but to me, they aren't worth the risks. "Hey, kids, don't try this at home."
in BASE Jumper Survives Crash
Posted Sep 11, 2008
The Target ad on this about.com item really seems inappropriate.
in September 11th Remembered
Posted Sep 09, 2008
The more I learn about this collider, the more I appreciate my own job assuring quality.
in Next Stop: The Fourth Dimension, With Large Hadron Collider Experiments
Posted Sep 09, 2008
After finding these cookies in Babbledog, I had to make them. I love peanut butter and couldn't stop thinking about what these would taste like. They're very easy and quick to assemble. I substituted sugar for the Splenda and only used one cup. I also used maybe a cup of oats more to get a slightly drier texture. I'm having a difficult time not eating the entire batch. :) I already have a few variations in mind.
in No Bake Cookie's
Posted Sep 01, 2008
This NOAA site has great information about Hurricane Gustav, including maps and advisories.
in ...Hurricane Gustav...
Posted Aug 30, 2008
Oh, this project is fabulous! Yay!
in Dead Sea Scrolls to go digital on Internet
Posted Aug 30, 2008
Do you think maybe it's a name thing? If you don't enunciate McCain Palin properly, people might think you're saying Michael Palin. How well would Monty Python do in an election (ignoring any potential citizenship issues)?
in McCain chooses Alaska gov Palin as running mate
Posted Aug 28, 2008
I'm surprised none of the are holding signs that says "Quality assurance keeps rejecting my code." ;-)
in Have you hugged a developer today?
Posted Aug 25, 2008
I'm watching the closing ceremony now on the telly in the United States. Glamorous! Anyone else watching?
in Olympics closing ceremony photos
Posted Aug 20, 2008
*sings* Look outside the raincoat's gone Oh, oh, oh
in Introducing the Vex Bottle Bot (aka Beer Bot)
Posted Aug 20, 2008
Each time this discussion arises, I can't help thinking about how many women look younger than they actually are. Asian women seem to have this reputation more than women of other nationalities. Like some of the NBC announcers said, how many times have we thought a young woman is as old as she says she is. I'm curious about the truth in this matter.
in China Olympic Committee Busted by Google Cache?
Posted Aug 20, 2008
A fellow was wearing a shirt to the dance the other night that said something like "Middle aged and still as tarp as a shack."
in The Shack, by William P. Young
Posted Aug 20, 2008
I want to know more about the special enbalming fluid.
in Dead man stands throughout 3-day wake
Posted Aug 20, 2008
I mentioned this recipe to a friend who really likes oatmeal raisin cookies. His eyes lit up. I told him he had to throw a party or something to get me to bake some for him. He just might do that now. What made me think of it is that we ate at a place giving away granny smith apples. Yum! :)
in Muffin - Top Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Posted Aug 20, 2008
The TSA's announcement answers some of what you ask. It sounds like you can put them in the same bag, but you have to put the bag into the x-ray machine in such a way that the computer compartment is separate from the portion with all the cables and other stuff. I picture bags that have the compartments zipped or velcroed together to make it easy to disconnect them from each other to go through airport security.
in Starting today, TSA will let you leave your laptop in certain bags when going through airport screening
Posted Aug 19, 2008
Wow. That's just awesome. Hooray for Babbledog giving me a fabulous recommendation!
in Lego My Eggo - Lego Olympics!
Posted Aug 19, 2008
I wonder if the patterns of alcohol consumption on college campuses would change with a lower drinking age versus a change in the United State's attitude toward alcohol consumption and more education about the dangers of alcohol and drinking responsibly. Do other cultures have the similar problems with people seemingly binging on alcohol when they live on their own for the first time or reach the legal drinking age?
in College presidents seek drinking age debate
Posted Aug 19, 2008
Because while I don't particularly care for chocolate, I do enjoy cake. Baking is one of my hobbies.
in InstaCake: Make a single-serving cake in a few minutes
Posted Aug 19, 2008
This situation is a bit scary. I wonder if they realize that after blowing up military vehicles, reverse engineering becomes much more difficult.
in Russia seizes US vehicles
Posted Aug 18, 2008
Interesting tale. I wonder how historically accurate it is. I typically don't use either, especially when seasoning food at the table, and have often wondered why those two spices have such a special status.
in When did salt and pepper become a pair?
Posted Aug 18, 2008
That's great! What terrific news for penguins everywhere!
in the latest Norwegian knight... is a penguin.
Posted Aug 14, 2008
The story of Lin Hao is truly one of heroism. Imagine if we all felt it was our duty to save the lives of others.
in Learning from Lin Hao
Posted Aug 14, 2008
I watched Li Ning's flight twice to try to see the blue screen of death. I must have missed it completely.
in Olympics experienced Blue Screen of Death
Posted Aug 14, 2008
The crisp bacon at dinner inspired me to tell my friend about the chocolate covered bacon. At first, he thought I meant the chocolate that has bits of bacon in it. That might be worth trying, too, but since I'm more interested in bacon than chocolate, I'm more inclined to go for this treat.
in chocolate covered bacon
Posted Aug 14, 2008
Someone just emailed me a similar story from Mother Jones about Wayne Gerdes and hypermiling.
in Hypermiling: Driving techniques (some quite dangerous) that double your gas mileage
Posted Aug 14, 2008
Gee, maybe it's too bad I never really got into hoodies.
in DIY: Hoodie Laptop Sleeve
Posted Aug 14, 2008
I learned from a friend who's an ophthalmic technician that the eyes provide clues to many diseases, sometimes before symptoms manifest in other parts of the body. I understand the mouth is like that, too.
in Looking for heart disease? The eyes have it (Reuters)
Posted Aug 14, 2008
I can't believe that for some people, older folks having sex is news or groundbreaking research.
in For elderly, sex doesn't have to get old (Reuters)
Posted Aug 12, 2008
Oh, neat! Maybe I can catch some of the bits I missed, like the end of the men's gymnastics competition. Thanks to a spoiler I saw this morning, I know who placed first and third, but I don't know what exactly happened because I didn't see the entire competition.
in Watch the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Free Online
Posted Aug 11, 2008
Gosh, what could I do had I free time like what it must have taken to make that video ... ? Play in Babbledog more?
in BARACK ROLLED!
Posted Aug 11, 2008
I'm not that precise. I just call them the best toy in the world. :)
in Question of the Day: Do You Say "Lego" or "Legos?" [Question Of The Day]
Posted Aug 11, 2008
How close are they to opening Hogwarts?
in Scientists Closer To Invisibility Cloak
Posted Aug 10, 2008
Ugh. More news of death in the mountains.
in Two Americans found dead on Swiss mountain
Posted Aug 10, 2008
What do you think? Will he reach all of his medal goals this time?
in Phelps claims first Beijing gold
Posted Aug 10, 2008
When I tuned into the Olympics tonight, I thought I wouldn't watch too much swimming because it doesn't interest me as much as some of the other summer sports do. I figured I'd keep the telly on while taking care of some chores. Instead, I found I couldn't take my eyes away from the heats, especially the one where Michael Phelps won his first gold of these games. I think I even heard myself yelling words of encouragement.
in Phelps lights up Games with "cool" first gold
Posted Aug 08, 2008
Yeah, those numbers and the way they were reported struck me as a little odd, too.
in Up to 30% off, and more!
Posted Aug 08, 2008
This quiz is cool! Try it! The words are all the obvious ones I would expect. What throws me is the way the site works: sucking words into the grid before I finish typing and having to empty the blank between unsuccessful ones. The time pressure was a big distraction.
in Name The 100 Most Common English Words (Codebox Software)
Posted Aug 06, 2008
My favorite quote from this interview: it's one thing to summit the mountain; another to come down safely.
in K2 Survivor Recounts Ordeal
Posted Aug 06, 2008
It sure sounds like Marco Confortola had some amazing luck in order to survive the ordeal on K2.
in Italian: Poor equipment, errors hurt on K2 (AP)
Posted Aug 06, 2008
Todd, make sure you tell someone what shoes you wear.
in Sixth human foot found in Pacific Northwest
Posted Aug 06, 2008
Oh, how awful! I can't imagine what it must have been like to be a passenger on that bus! Better a bus where the driver can pull over and people can evacuate than an airplane.
in Greyhound scraps ads after Canada bus beheading
Posted Aug 06, 2008
From when I first saw this headline, I questioned whether I really wanted to read this article. I finally did. :( Boo to animal cruelty.
in Dog sex tapes lead to arrests
Posted Aug 05, 2008
Will Zoo Run be the next big Nick Park film? "Those giraffes, camels, zebras, and pot-bellied pigs are up to somethin'."
in Giraffe Helps Camels, Zebras Escape from Circus
Posted Aug 04, 2008
Ooooh! This cake sounds tasty!
in Cakes: Orange Slice Cake I | Submitted By: Barbara
Posted Aug 04, 2008
Mabrown found a funnier entry for this picture.
in Sometimes human translation is really the best solution
Posted Aug 04, 2008
The post with this image is funnier than what I found last month. =)
in Restaurant names in another language...
Posted Aug 04, 2008
It's a little reassuring to think things changed enough during Solzhenitsyn's lifetime that former Soviet leaders praise his work now.
in Gorbachev and Putin lead tributes to Solzhenitsyn
Posted Aug 04, 2008
This policy is depressing.
in American federal agents can now take your laptop, iPods without reason
Posted Aug 04, 2008
At the end of this article, there's a discussion about how people think experienced mountaineer Alison Hargreaves, who died in August 1995 while climbing K2, was being unfair to her children by engaging in her hobby. I have yet to see such comments about the fathers who have died while mountaineering. Why is it more acceptable for fathers to engage in these kinds of risky sports than for mothers to do it?
in Tragedy in the 'death zone'
Posted Aug 04, 2008
I've read a number of accounts of this tragedy on K2 and, so far, I think this article is one of the best ones. There seemed to be a bit of chaos in the press when the story was first breaking.
in 9 climbers feared dead on K2
Posted Aug 04, 2008
How sad. I know there's been at least one other death in the Cascades this year.
in Man found sobbing, naked after wife dies from fall
Posted Jul 31, 2008
It's great of Ethan to share various circumvention resources for folks who need to weave around Internet filters, like people in countries that practice Internet filtering.
in Internet Censorship and Nose-Thumbing
Posted Jul 30, 2008
"Yet the animals, which are about the size of a small rat, do not seem to get drunk at all, researchers say." Maybe that's just because they're so used to being drunk, that's become their norm, kinda like some heavy drinkers I've known.
in never thought i'd want to be a tree shrew...
Posted Jul 29, 2008
Some of the chatter on the Web about Stevens' indictment is amusing because of how people are using what he said about the Internet a while back.
in Breaking
Posted Jul 28, 2008
I'm interested in seeing what happens in this case. Can a government really hold Google executives legally responsible for what other people post on its sites?
in Italy to Charge Google Over Video of Taunted Teen
Posted Jul 27, 2008
SCUL just rode past my house. I used to joke that I knew it was summer when they would ride past. I really need to stop procrastinating and buy a bike. Had I one, I would have been tempted to follow them, at least for a bit. Skunk had his disco ball lit up and there was cool music. It was wonderful and surreal.
in SCUL pilot and artist Skunk profiled in Boston Globe
Posted Jul 25, 2008
Oh. :( My condolences to Randy's family.
in 'Last Lecture' Professor, Randy Pausch, Dies
Posted Jul 25, 2008
Jimenez' body arrived in Massachusetts today.
in Two soldiers missing in Iraq since May 2007 found dead
Posted Jul 24, 2008
It's sad this woman felt so overwhelmed that she took her own life. My condolences to her family.
in Facing foreclosure, Taunton woman commits suicide
Posted Jul 22, 2008
Oh, sad. Estelle Getty brought me many laughs through The Golden Girls.
in Golden Girls' 'Sophia' Dead at 84
Posted Jul 22, 2008
I think my mental image of the novelty lederhosen is better than what the actual object is. ;)
in Novelty Bavarian Lederhosen With Yodeling Frankfurter Controls: Hurry!
Posted Jul 22, 2008
Wow! That's a lot of stolen bikes to just have sitting around. I keep having fantasies that one day my stolen bike will be found, but I know I should give up, move on, and buy a new one.
in Wanted - owners of 1,500 stolen bicycles (Reuters)
Posted Jul 22, 2008
This piece gives a nice, brief history of the automobile and its impact, especially in light of the 100th anniversary of Ford's Model T and rising gas prices.
in A Week of Car Shows, a Century of Transportation
Posted Jul 21, 2008
This story is about Janet Jackson's 2004 wardrobe malfunction?!? It's taken four years for the FCC to do something?!? When I saw the headline, I wondered if there was another malfunction about which I hadn't heard.
in hooray for reigning in the FCC!
Posted Jul 21, 2008
I had a difficult time deciding on just one link because there are many organizations with good Internet sites about organ and tissue donation, like the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Donate Life America.
in Donate Life
Posted Jul 18, 2008
It sounds like 4500 fans should buy seats from the old stadium since the new one won't have seats for them. ;)
in Yankee Stadium: For Sale, Bit By Bit
Posted Jul 17, 2008
What a neat tool! I just downloaded it for Windows and have used it a few times already. It definitely simplifies the process of taking screenshots. I wonder if there will ever be a Mac version.
in Thursday Tech Tip: Bug Shooting
Posted Jul 17, 2008
Maybe we need to market Babbledog causes as bumper stickers, though we don't want road rage ... Babbledog rage? ... here.
in How Many Bumper Stickers Make a Bad Driver?
Posted Jul 17, 2008
Last night's WebNOB was fabulous! I wrote a recap on the Babbleblog. Thanks for all the pool games!
in WebNOB: Wednesday, 7/16, 6-8 p, Jillian's, Manchester, NH
Posted Jul 16, 2008
Hello, Anna! Since this listing comes from an old Craig's List post that seems like it's not available via Craig's List anymore, the person who made the initial post might have already found a nanny and/or not be checking here for responses.
in nanny needed p/t (enumclaw)
Posted Jul 15, 2008
Hey! Why is it that those Charleston people always pick on us folk in the Midlands? The Union troops burned our cities down in the War of Northern Aggression. We deserve some mercy and kindness. There's a lot more than nothing in the middle of the state.
in i don't expect anyone but me to get this, but it's brilliant.
Posted Jul 14, 2008
Maybe we need to start launching earplugs into space ...
in "Active SETI" : Shouting at the cosmos
Posted Jul 14, 2008
What?!? There isn't one with a guy riding a missile while waving his cowboy hat. I can't believe that one isn't there.
in Attack of the Photoshopped Missiles
Posted Jul 10, 2008
One interesting aspect about authenticity is keeping secrets online. Some people put all the fine details of their lives online and others don't. One fellow said folks who only know a friend of his online would probably not know he has children because he doesn't mention them. Is withholding that information jeopardizing his authenticity? How much does that matter? When does preserving privacy trump or jeopardize authenticity?
in 7/10's blog group: authenticity in social media
Posted Jul 10, 2008
Guys, most women are smart enough to know you aren't really baby bats, so don't try to convince us of that just to get into our bras, OK? ;)
in The bra, not only just a home for boobs anymore. This is batty!
Posted Jul 10, 2008
I can't believe I completely forgot about catching this show on Wednesday. All afternoon, I kept reminding myself to look at the television schedule, then I completely forgot. Luckily, it airs on Thursday afternoon on a different PBS network. I just have to try to remember. (Hooray for living in a place with multiple PBS stations!)
in Click & Clack's As the Wrench Turns
Posted Jul 10, 2008
The elevator for the hamster is cool and everything, but watching this video is a little like reading each Peanuts comic with Charlie Brown and Lucy and a football to see if this time will be the time he gets to kick the ball.
in Dopey the hamster, and his private LEGO elevator.
Posted Jul 10, 2008
And this is different from humans being on treadmills or stationary bikes or the like at gyms ... ?
in LEGO Hamster Lift Might Actually Be More Cruel Than the Wheel [Clips]
Posted Jul 10, 2008
Yes, but can he weld himself a new suit in the middle of the desert without adequate supplies, then survive a fall into and trek across the same desert, let alone save humanity and win a pretty girl at the end of the movie? Oh, um, spoiler alert ...
in Light-up LEGO Iron Man figure
Posted Jul 10, 2008
Another look at the problem indicates the numbers might be a bit incorrect. I guess not that many hot cakes go missing at airports.
in Laptops lost like hot cakes at US airports
Posted Jul 10, 2008
Oh, good. I'm glad they're realizing the numbers don't really work. Some of us were discussing that because of an earlier report about the research.
in Data doesn't add up on study of missing laptops at U.S. airports
Posted Jul 07, 2008
Thanks for the advice, by the way. And, yes, I don't think I've seen a mountain bike yet without front shocks. You're the only person to tell me I don't need them.
in What kind of bike should I buy?
Posted Jul 03, 2008
Can anyone attending SIGGRAPH in August report back to us about snail mail?
in Real Snail Mail
Posted Jul 01, 2008
Hooray for people who rethink traditional packaging! I'd like to try one of these new milk jugs, but I don't want to have to join Sam's Club or Costco to do it. I wonder how long it might be before we see them in regular grocery stores.
in Solution, or Mess? A Milk Jug for a Green Earth
Posted Jul 01, 2008
I couldn't help smiling at a dance when I came across a fellow with a fabulous mustache like one featured in these eleven.
in The 11 Greatest Mustaches in NFL History. Classic!
Posted Jul 01, 2008
I wonder if that laptop bag design change will really solve the security problem. I have a sleeve case for one of my laptops and a screen-protecting sleeve that fits over the entire top of the computer. The security officers will not usually let me keep my computer in the case when I put it through the x-ray machine and I often have to remove the screen protector, too. It seems to me that they need to see the entire laptop to make sure that what is in the sleeve going through the x-ray is actually a computer.
in New Laptop Cases Could Ease Security Checks At Airports
Posted Jul 01, 2008
"Where'd you get that laptop?" "I found it at the airport when flying out."
in Documenting Your Laptop
Posted Jul 01, 2008
And that is on what all those YouTube programmers have been working? Maybe it would have been quicker for them to build it with Legos.
in Little Girl Defines YouTube
Posted Jul 01, 2008
I wonder if he would have done the same for a grizzly bear ...
in Florida biologist saves drowning bear
Posted Jul 01, 2008
This time around, I don't feel sorry for the bear. I hope the girl recovers ok.
in Bear attacks girl during cycling race
Posted Jul 01, 2008
I'm not sure why Horn felt he had to go outside to defend his neighbor's property and why he decided to shoot the fellows. I can't speak for Horn. In certain circumstances, when people feel like the authorities are not responding at all or not responding in a timely fashion, they might be more likely to take matters into their own hands. Perhaps Horn feared the robbers would escape before the police arrived and he wanted to make sure they were caught. Once the dispatcher knew Horn had a shotgun and was intending to go outside to use it, it seems like he should have aggressively informed Horn about the arrival of the officers so Horn wouldn't have shot any of them accidentally. I don't think the dispatcher said anything about that until Horn came back on the line after shooting the robbers. Then, he was quite insistent about Horn not shooting anyone else. The dispatcher was probably doing the best he could do under the incredibly stressful circumstances. I can't imagine what it must be like to try to talk someone down from shooting someone else.
in Want to get away with shooting 2 people because you think they are doing something wrong?? Move to Texas!
Posted Jul 01, 2008
Why do I inflict such depressing things upon myself so early in the day?
in The 10 Most Awesomely Bad Moments of the Bush Presidency
Posted Jul 01, 2008
Someone just emailed me the link to the Bryant Park Project's show so I could listen to this segment. They do an excellent job explaining the scarcity, the cultural importance of librarians, and what it takes to get a library degree.
in 'Endangered Species': Black Male Librarian
Posted Jul 01, 2008
I don't want to think about the time it took to place 30,000 minifigs in the stadium or how tedious that might get.
in Extreme Lego
Posted Jul 01, 2008
Oh, good! LISNews picked up some of the Lego posts on Gizmodo.
in The Lego Library
Posted Jun 30, 2008
Is this true? Do you feel happy?
in Happiness is rising around the world: U-M study
Posted Jun 30, 2008
This article seems like an endorsement for cremation.
in Economic Slump Leads to Resurgence of Grave Robbing
Posted Jun 30, 2008
I watched a trailer for this film this morning. The animation looks so awful to me, I can't decide if I should avoid seeing the film or watch it so I can laugh at how terrible it is.
in "Star Wars: Clone Wars," trailer 2
Posted Jun 30, 2008
I was secretly hoping for a spoof on the MIT Mystery Hunt, aka Puzzle Hunt.
in Puzzle Hero
Posted Jun 30, 2008
Being able to see images of human ovulation is fabulous. I find it a bit ironic that the photos were taken during a hysterectomy.
in Human Ovulation Caught on Camera
Posted Jun 27, 2008
I wonder what the North Korean bloggers might have to say about this destruction. How easy is it to rebuild a water tower compared to other parts of a nuclear plant?
in N. Korea destroys nuclear reactor tower
Posted Jun 27, 2008
Some of the Fail Whale parodies floating around on the 'net are really funny. Having gone through a natural disaster after which many people had problems getting help from FEMA, I can really appreciate this image.
in The Fail Whale Fan Club
Posted Jun 27, 2008
Relaxing the domain name restrictions could be good, but how many companies can afford the cost to get the domain name they'd really like?
in Internet overhaul wins approval
Posted Jun 26, 2008
jhota, the picture you used in this post is excellent. :)
in and you know, i feel sorry for the bear.
Posted Jun 26, 2008
Isn't the more important question how many Yodas can fit on the head of a pin?
in How many toes does Yoda have, anyway?
Posted Jun 26, 2008
Wow. Field trip! The article gave me a nice walk down memory lane. Of course, I could just walk to my bedroom and get my Legos out ...
in Almost every Lego set ever made...
Posted Jun 26, 2008
I wonder if that's because of the need to edit out potentially embarrassing things. Seems cool!
in Edit Google Maps Like a Wiki; Add Roads, Schools, Buildings, etc.
Posted Jun 25, 2008
Maybe it's a Republican conspiracy, Chuck.
in Bill Clinton offers to help Obama become president
Posted Jun 24, 2008
I find it sad that Adrienne So has such a negative opinion of her breasts: that they'll only be useful for about 3 of the 70 years she has them and they're in the way or an embarrassment the rest of the time.
in Victoria's Circuit: Harnessing the untapped power of breast motion
Posted Jun 24, 2008
I don't even want to think about making a mistake and having to tink on something as large as this flag. What a project!
in KNITTING NATION re-invents the rainbow flag with an army of uniformed machine knitters
Posted Jun 24, 2008
Being able to view an author's works via a tag cloud is a useful way to shed some light on his or her preferred vocabulary. This kind of visualization would be a good way to look at Shakespeare's plays and other works where people like to study the author's words.
in Cryptonomicon via tag cloud
Posted Jun 20, 2008
OMG! That second video has me ROTFLMAO!
in Lego Employees Have Minifigs as Business Cards (and a Great Sense of Humor) [Lego]
Posted Jun 20, 2008
All the punsters around and no one has yet said: "The case is afoot."
in 6th foot found on B.C. south coast
Posted Jun 19, 2008
Prosecuting this case under the law sounds like it's trickier than it needs to be. Would it be proper for companies running sites where people create online profiles to be able to take legal action against users whose actions result in negative consequences?
in Mother pleads not guilty in cyber-bullying suicide test case
Posted Jun 19, 2008
I hope they've already looked for her in front of her television.
in Police fear for missing pensioner
Posted Jun 19, 2008
Someone who doesn't know as much about Google as you do might find the information interesting. :) The photos alone might be worth a look.
in A little bit of Google's secret sauce
Posted Jun 19, 2008
Nifty! One of the key pieces of this project is trust that people are identifying what they're photographing properly. I wonder how well it works. I guess it also means people tend to photograph the same things over and over and over ... "Look, kids! Big Ben! Parliament!"
in Carnegie Mellon system estimates geographic location of photos
Posted Jun 19, 2008
TV screen and cable in the conference room. We used to watch soccer games while working.
in Live European Cup Soccer
Posted Jun 19, 2008
"I wonder if this will appear on Google Street View?" Ha!
in Google Street View Car Stopped By Police
Posted Jun 19, 2008
I hope she was smart enough not to satisfy his whim.
in Guy kidnaps ex-girlfriend to get ironing done
Posted Jun 16, 2008
"Son, let me tell you about the virtues of propane and propane accessories."
in What's the best thing to do for Dad on Father's Day?
Posted Jun 14, 2008
What about the power outage in Washington, DC? Someone mentioned that to me as an odd event for a Friday the 13th.
in Friday the 13th
Posted Jun 14, 2008
I am often surprised at how women must compete before being allowed to compete in a sport. Women's history, even in the United States, is filled with stories of them convincing men they can participate in sports. I'm a little surprised the article's author didn't address whether there's anything in Islam that would prevent a woman from being an athlete, besides clothing issues in certain cultures. To me, that seems more like an excuse than a real reason. Women are enterprising enough to adapt their appropriate dress to any number of physical activities.
in Saudi women vie for Olympic rights
Posted Jun 11, 2008
Did Twitter survive Steve Jobs' keynote? Did the changes work?
in Twitter goes into battle mode in anticipation of Apple news
Posted Jun 11, 2008
"I could totally see myself doing a painting like that ...if ice cream was involved. Speaking of ice cream, I'd like to recommend that this artist buy some ice cream flavored toothpaste to get rid of that awful taste in his mouth. Or I can give him one tube from the dozen that I own." ha ha ha I was thinking along similar lines. Not only can paint not taste good (though lead paint is supposedly sweet), but the harmful chemicals in it are enough to make me want to keep my tongue out of it.
in You Know What You Can Do With That Tongue? Make Some Art With It!
Posted Jun 11, 2008
Because we need to teach more people that taking a pill is a solution for everything ... ?
in Experts Question Using Placebo Pills to Treat Children - NYTimes.com
Posted Jun 11, 2008
"The good news is that I can buy a Face Hugger End Table just by knocking off beer for the next few months, but Rob? He's got to murder his wife." If the table is realistic enough, couldn't Rob just get the table to kill his wife for him? ;)
in Giger-esque furniture from old motorbikes
Posted Jun 11, 2008
I'll fill in the blank for everyone and say it's Saturday, June 14.
in World Wide Knit In Public Day
Posted Jun 11, 2008
Haven't the Germans already solved the problem of glass size and the amount of foam on beer by marking glasses with white lines?
in A Pint-Size Problem
Posted Jun 10, 2008
Thanks for the nostalgia and donut craving, Jim. ;)
in Krispy Kreme Doughnut Earnings: Whadya think?
Posted Jun 10, 2008
Sometimes the reactions to previously unobserved behavior in animals just makes me think, "Well, duh. Why is it surprising that they do that?" The author left humans off the list of primates that fish.
in Scientists find monkeys who know how to fish (AP)
Posted Jun 10, 2008
These wallcoverings sound like fun!
in Big Apple Worldwide, Inc.: Big Apple Wallcovering to Display the New LEGO Playable Wallcoverings(TM) at New York Licensing Expo
Posted Jun 10, 2008
Aw, man. I was hoping the actual Lego blocks had surpassed a video game. Learning it's the video game takes away some of the magic.
in Lego Indy Supplants Grand Theft Auto IV In UK Charts
Posted Jun 09, 2008
I know my initial reaction to this vehicle was colored by the fact that I just looked at a bunch of Lego stuff. :)
in You know the smart fortwo? Compact, efficient, affordable?
Posted Jun 09, 2008
Interesting image. I'm amazed that it's been on Babbledog for about an hour now and no one has commented yet with an accusation that it's been Photoshopped. ;)
in "The Ghost of Bernadette Soubirous"
Posted Jun 09, 2008
This story reminds me of the cows escaping from McDonald's.
in Hen who lived at a McDonald's finally captured
Posted Jun 09, 2008
Bartering to lead the police to a body is not a good way to convince them of innocence.
in Hans Reiser Offers To Lead Cops to Nina's Body
Posted Jun 09, 2008
Photo blogs are fabulous. It's an interesting coincidence that The Boston Globe is calling theirs the Big Picture when Harvard University's Gazette used to feature a special photo column in each issue called the Big Picture. (I'm not sure whether they still do that because it's been a while since I've seen a print copy of the Gazette.)
in The Boston Globe's "Big Picture"
Posted Jun 09, 2008
Twitter is full of speculation and coverage of this event. It's rather amusing. Someone even reported on the absence of anything new in his local Apple store.
in MacRumors.com : Worldwide Developer Conference 2008 Keynote Live Coverage
Posted Jun 06, 2008
Jim, that's exactly what I was thinking! :) I can already think of many examples of LOLHumans. Many are probably unintentional, though.
in I can has a carrot?
Posted Jun 05, 2008
Fabulous photos! I guess Mark Frauenfelder has never noticed an embryonic chicken in a raw egg.
in Photos of chicken forming in egg
Posted Jun 05, 2008
Wow. It looks like Hillary is planning to support Obama. I found an email she sent to supporters with the announcement on her campaign blog. Saying today that the change is coming Saturday is like telling a romantic partner a breakup might be coming soon.
in HillaryClinton.com - blogHillary
Posted Jun 05, 2008
Todd, from reading the CNN article and Thom Yorke's comments, it sounds to me like Radiohead was interested in watching the videos and might have permitted them to remain on YouTube. Prince's record label was the one that had them pulled. It seems like it's more common for the copyright holder to make a takedown request than the person doing the potential infringement. And, yes, it's probably unreasonable to expect YouTube to try to figure out who the real copyright owner is in all cases.
in Radiohead to Prince: Hey, that's OUR song
Posted Jun 03, 2008
News reports are now speculating on how soon Hillary Clinton will drop out. Is this more useless media buzz or is it serious?
in AP tally: Obama effectively clinches nomination
Posted Jun 03, 2008
I knew I should have watched the game instead of turning it off when I tuned in to watch Jay Leno's Headlines. It sounds like I missed a good one.
in Penguins steal amazing victory from Detroit in triple overtime
Posted May 30, 2008
That's an interesting design and possibly better than those toilets designed to have women stand over them that were popular around the 1970s, I think. Since I usually wear pants, I'm not sure how useful I might find one of them to be.
in The Lady Urinal with a Splash of Gold
Posted May 29, 2008
Oh, man. At least one of the Boston area stations began broadcasting the aftermath of the train wreck shortly after it happened and stayed on the air giving play-by-play (so to speak) details of the rescue efforts. I finally turned the television off after a few hours, during which time they had still not freed the operator. I hoped for the best. :( My condolences to her family.
in Operator killed after MBTA trains collide - Thursday, May. 29, 2008
Posted May 24, 2008
Ouch! What a crash! Notgneiss probably has a speculation or two about the cause of this crash. Depending on the state of the pilot's body, they might be able to do an autopsy to try to figure out if some kind of health problem might be to blame. It sounds rather sudden.
in Plane crashes into Mont. building, kills pilot
Posted May 21, 2008
What's your favorite They Might Be Giants album? What do you think about their kids' stuff?
in They Might Be Giants in Time Magazine
Posted May 21, 2008
Good luck, Phoenix! *crosses fingers*
in Robot digger set to land Sunday at Martian pole (AP)
Posted May 18, 2008
When I was talking to some guys about this death last night, one of them pointed out that apparently the guy didn't feel the wind from the rotors, either. Even if he couldn't hear it, it seems that he should have been able to feel it.
in Death spurs headphone debate
Posted May 18, 2008
Isn't rancid whale blubber a delicacy somewhere?
in Blue whale, buried since 1987, exhumed in eastern Canada for move to Vancouver museum
Posted May 17, 2008
I'm not afraid of heights. I'm afraid of the ground. It's not the height that will kill me. It's the ground.
in Flying Frenchman
Posted May 16, 2008
smckenzie23, I found the image on Libery and Justice for Fall: California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban. It is pretty cool, eh, especially with the pun in the title.
in California Supreme Court overturns law preventing same-sex couples from marrying
Posted May 16, 2008
"I can't believe they are making me cover the Obama campaign tonight. I dressed for Hillary! I hope no one beats me up. Maybe I can convince them it's Barbara Walters."
in Jay's Caption of the Week Contest
Posted May 16, 2008
"Hey, is that a joystick in your pants or are you just happy to be playing video games?"
in Geeky pants
Posted May 16, 2008
"The Internet is a world unto itself. People must know how far they can go before they must stop. They exploited a young girl's weaknesses. Whether the defendant could have foreseen the results, she's responsible for her actions," said Salvador Hernandez, assistant agent in charge of the Los Angeles FBI office.
in Mother indicted for MySpace hoax
Posted May 16, 2008
Cool! Maybe this move will help influence the Yanks to open some of their secret files.
in Britain Opens Archives on UFO Sightings
Posted May 15, 2008
I guess they needed something like this ToteaTot.
in Parents forget baby at airport and fly to destination
Posted May 15, 2008
Is the pattern just how long everything takes?
in Huckabee reenters the race?!?!
Posted May 15, 2008
Dude: right off the bat in these comments "That was Photoshopped!" lol
in The making of Apocalypsis (an amazing scene made out of LEGO bricks)
Posted May 15, 2008
I posted a bit on the Babbleblog about James and me being at BarCamp. We're looking forward to chatting with folks. Find us and say, "Hello!"
in BarCamp Boston
Posted May 15, 2008
Mass High Tech has a profile of the office, too. I was hoping for more photos of the space. The Globe has one of governor Deval Patrick playing ping pong online and a similar one in the paper accompanied by ones of some wall art and hammocks.
in Profile of Google's Cambridge, MA, office
Posted May 14, 2008
Thanks so much for coming out last night, folks! I hope you enjoyed Brady Carlson's presentation as much as I did. I blogged my notes of his talk and the event on the Babbleblog.
in Meet NHPR's Brady Carlson during WebNOB, Tuesday (5/13), Jillian's in Manchester, 6-8 p
Posted May 13, 2008
What?!? They don't have a picture of the guy?!?
in Florida Man Ticketed For Wearing Speedo On Beach
Posted May 08, 2008
I'm so glad you posted this item, jhota, 'cause it saved me from doing it. :) The Boston Globe article suggested one of the first people to receive a specimen of a platypus probably examined it closely for stitches and other details that would indicate it was something put together as a hoax.
in geneticists attempt to understand the supreme being's sense of humor...
Posted May 08, 2008
"Are you certain you are not related to my wife? You remind me a lot of my mother-in-law."
in Come up with a caption!!
Posted May 07, 2008
On the one hand, I'm shocked that in 2008, someone still needs to write an article introducing people to vegetarianism. On the other hand, I'm really happy Taylor Clark wrote that paragraph explaining to chefs how to have good vegetarian options on their menus. I often prefer vegetarian dishes to meat dishes and am sometimes disappointed at the meatless options on menus.
in Meatless Like Me : Vegetarian Myths, Debunked
Posted May 07, 2008
I find it quite amusing that one of the recommended threads I see for this post is i needed that like i need another hole in the head, which is what some people say after getting tattoos.
in Best tattoo ever.
Posted May 07, 2008
Great. Now I'm hungry. Had I the ingredients for this cake, I'd probably be in the kitchen baking it right now.
in Cakes: Dump Cake IV | Submitted By: Billie Clabaugh
Posted May 07, 2008
I've seen this recipe and cake before—though not yet in real life. I'm waiting for the appropriate opportunity to bake one.
in Cat litter cake is both clumpy *and* delicious
Posted May 06, 2008
I don't have the muscle power, either, but I do have a mixer sitting out ready for use. :) Now I just need time and some coconut ...
in Meringues: Coconut Meringue Cake | Submitted By: Carol
Posted May 06, 2008
What an interesting piece! Jennifer Foote Sweeney doesn't seem to have talked with Carol, John McCain's first wife, nor does she indicate that she tried to contact Carol or that Carol denied her an interview. Carol's thoughts are a missing piece in this tale, at least to me. We can make all kinds of assumptions about what Carol was thinking or trying to do, but only she knows for certain.
in Salon Mothers Who Think | Different hero, different war
Posted May 06, 2008
This site offers inspiration for people who haven't decided how to spend their stimulus checks. It's amusing to read all the different ways people plan to use the money.
in Crazy ways people are spending their stimulus checks
Posted May 06, 2008
We need a photo of that for Babbledog.
in Find Out The Date You'll Get Your Stimulus Refund
Posted May 06, 2008
˙ɹǝɥʇıǝ 'sɹǝʇʇǝl lɐʇıdɐɔ op oʇ ɯǝǝs ʇ,usǝop ʇı ˙lɯʇɥ ǝɥʇ ɥʇıʍ ɯɹoɟ dılɟ ǝɥʇ ǝʞoɹq ı ˙ɥǝɥ
in ˙uʍop ǝpısdn ʇxǝʇ ɹnoʎ dılɟ oʇ ǝʇıs looɔ ɐ sı ǝɹǝɥ
Posted May 05, 2008
LoJack for laptops sounds like a good idea. I wonder how well it really works, though. The review sounds promising. Is likely, though, that laptop thieves use the laptops they steal? I've heard that many laptops get scrapped for parts or sold very quickly to other people. I also wonder how effective sending 15-minute messages to law enforcement about the laptop's location is. Will the police drop whatever it is they're doing to try to track down a stolen laptop as soon as it phones home? That sounds like something from a television crime show to me. We can hope, though, can't we?
in Computrace LoJack for Laptops Review
Posted May 05, 2008
According to The New York Times, the price closed at $24.37.
in Breaking: Microsoft Withdraws Yahoo Bid; Walks Away From Deal
Posted May 05, 2008
I wonder how many geeks are hitting this story thinking it's about a new computer.
in New apple to be released commercially from 2009
Posted May 05, 2008
I thought I'd be reading happy news when I set about catching up on what happened in horse racing this past weekend. Eight Belles' tragic death is definitely not happy news. :(
in Filly Eight Belles breaks down after 2nd-place Derby finish
Posted May 05, 2008
Gee, I was hoping this thread was really going to be about the edible kind of cookies I really love. The Wall Street Journal article brings up some good thoughts about the balance between sites doing useful things with cookies and user privacy.
in Cookie Angst
Posted May 02, 2008
stop. drop. roll. like in the wedding video.
in Scandinavian split on sexist ads
Posted May 02, 2008
Wow. Wow. Wow. The things I learn from reading Babbledog. Good luck to John in his new position. What a win for the library! I wonder who will be the next executive director of the Berkman Center ...
in Open access champion John Palfrey to head Harvard Law Library
Posted May 02, 2008
The clean fun is when they hit the water at the bottom. Lemmings race to the sea to get baths, right? ;)
in ICanHasHotDog
Posted May 02, 2008
Thanks to everyone who came to last night's meeting to chat about Babbledog! We got some really fabulous feedback. Your ideas about what you like and dislike and what you'd like to see on the site and do with Babbledog are very helpful to us. We appreciate opportunities to talk with the Babbledog community and potential community members. :)
in Babbledog presentation, Thursday (5/1), 7 p, Cambridge, MA
Posted May 02, 2008
Erica++ Excellent point about the dad not loving his child
in Man sues wife for making ugly baby
Posted May 01, 2008
Nice puns, Ben: 'nostrildamus' and 'chew no harm.' :)
in May Day Contest: Caption This Photo
Posted May 01, 2008
And now that we have this bit about Hitler and Godwin's Law, let me point out that we've absolutely now experienced the law. (Actually, I'm quite certain Hitler and Nazism has come up on Babbledog before.) Godwin's post provides a great explanation for the law and why he started popularizing it: "Although deliberately framed as if it were a law of nature or of mathematics, its purpose has always been rhetorical and pedagogical: I wanted folks who glibly compared someone else to Hitler or to Nazis to think a bit harder about the Holocaust." He elaborates about why he wants people to think more seriously about their comparison of others to Nazis, especially in online spaces, and what it means to "Never forget."
in I Seem To Be A Verb: 18 Years of Godwin's Law
Posted May 01, 2008
I think instead of betting, I'll replay some memories of my Dad getting excited about finding gas for 66 cents a gallon because 66 is his favorite number.
in Gas at $5.00 in the U.S. - betting pool open
Posted May 01, 2008
We can all hope the economy is that resilient. I can't help wondering if people's financial behavior would change if the media would stop talking about the recession and how we can cope with it. Granted, the media ignoring certain situations doesn't make them go away, but media hype can be very influential. If the media starts reporting the recession is over and people's spending behavior changes, the economy could improve.
in Dude, Where's My Recession?
Posted May 01, 2008
Other ways to keep gasoline costs down include walking, biking, taking public transportation, and doing other things so you aren't driving as much. ;)
in Some tips to help you save a buck or two at the gas pumps!
Posted Apr 29, 2008
Apparently not very long at all. The verdict is back.
in Reiser Jury Checks in for Third Day of Deliberations
Posted Apr 29, 2008
I don't have access to the rest of the article because I don't have a subscription. Does it say how much cheaper it is to pay people in this manner than it would be to pay for medical care for someone with AIDS?
in World Bank Reverse Prostitution Experiment
Posted Apr 28, 2008
It scares me to think just a few weeks ago, I was filling my tank for less than $3 per gallon.
in Good for You, Bad for the Economy
Posted Apr 28, 2008
I wonder why they say it's for Hanukkah ... I wasn't aware chili is a Hanukkah food ...
in Hanukkah: Vegetarian Chili | Submitted By: julieliz
Posted Apr 28, 2008
You can't study for finals in a movie theatre? Sad ...
in This American Life - Live!
Posted Apr 25, 2008
This shooting is a huge tragedy. One of the crime shows I watch had a similar story line not too long ago. I wouldn't want to be in the position of a police officer who has a split second to decide whether someone's reaching for a gun and how I should respond to that action.
in Acquittals in groom's shooting spark outrage - CNN.com
Posted Apr 25, 2008
I'm afraid to sit in this chair.
in Recycled Weapons Calls For Peace After Long War
Posted Apr 25, 2008
I'm glad David Weinberger shared his thoughts on what he might say at ROFLCon. It seems I'm one of the few people among my various tech circles who isn't at the conference today. I have not yet tuned into the ">webcast.
in Web fame - notes on my talk-to-be at ROFLcon
Posted Apr 24, 2008
Of course, blooming tulips aren't very likely to make me money, either.
in Here Comes Another Bubble v1.1 - The Richter Scales
Posted Apr 23, 2008
I can think of lots of inappropriate comments for this one, like how someone shouldn't Mickey Mouse around with suicide.
in Mickey Mouse tries different ways to commit suicide
Posted Apr 23, 2008
I'm so glad someone made that video. I was worried that people would stop voting for Hillary just because Obama has such popularity, they might fear voting for her would be pointless. Since we now know she still has a chance to win the nomination, maybe people will vote for her. ;)
in How Hillary can still win
Posted Apr 22, 2008
I like it! I'm surprised so many people have advised me not to drink it.
in I've got Moxie!
Posted Apr 22, 2008
"In any case, starting tomorrow we shouldn't have to put up with another visit from Chris Matthews et. al. any time soon. That's something every Pennsylvanian can agree to celebrate." ha ha ha!
in Election prediction
Posted Apr 22, 2008
This news makes me feel discouraged. I recently figured out that it's easier for me to take two smaller bags than one giant suitcase, but I don't think I want to pay an extra fee for that convenience. I agree with the fellow who says people will probably just bring more onto the plane instead of checking a second bag, which will lead to more crowding inside the cabin. People will also probably use bigger suitcases, which could cause problems for the luggage handlers. I guess we'd all better learn how to pack even lighter.
in Airlines to Charge for Second Bag
Posted Apr 22, 2008
I'm reminded of a quote about neccesity being the mother of invention. I guess the border patrol really needs to think creatively at times about what an immigrant eager for entry into the United States might do to cross the border.
in Pure Genius
Posted Apr 22, 2008
smckenzie23, is that because you want to know who's going to win Pennsylvania or you're tired of the campaign?
in Pennsylvania Registered Dems: By The Numbers
Posted Apr 22, 2008
Can hackers harm their causes by hacking the opposition's website?
in Hacker Redirects Barack Obama's site to hillaryclinton.com via XSS
Posted Apr 22, 2008
Finally! A situation much more critical than whether Obama wears the American flag on his lapel!
in Quote Of The Day: "Why Can't I Just Eat My Waffle?"
Posted Apr 22, 2008
With all the US political news today, the usual batch of environmental stories because of Earth Day are getting buried.
in Earth Day 2008 - April 22 - Celebrate Earth Day 2008 with our Earth Day Activities
Posted Apr 21, 2008
But were you a hedgehog in Surrey, you'd be darn cute! ;) (Erm, not that there's anything wrong with steel bridges ...)
in the problem with socialized medicine...
Posted Apr 21, 2008
Dvorak is far better, but considering the examples you gave, Todd, that's not saying much. ;)
in NPR explores Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Posted Apr 20, 2008
A number of sources are reporting the results of the auction.
in Titanic survivor's treasures go to auction, family upset
Posted Apr 20, 2008
Crocs are one of many fashion fads I failed to understand.
in Fads: The Crocs Fad Is Over?! Profits Down, Will Close 1 Factory
Posted Apr 18, 2008
smckenzie, I was referencing a line from the Kevin Smith movie Mallrats. Produced when magic eye pictures were incredibly popular, one of the threads in the film has to do with people trying to figure out what the picture really is.
in Exploring the mystery behind the reflection in Dick Cheney's glasses
Posted Apr 18, 2008
This recipe seems like something I might need to try. Almond paste + pine nuts = yummy. And I could use another cookie recipe that doesn't require flour.
in Gluten-Free Recipes: Pignoli Cookies I | Submitted By: Adele
Posted Apr 18, 2008
I think you're confusing Shimon with someone else, Colby.
in Hey Shimon! (or anyone with random knowledge about intersection planning)
Posted Apr 18, 2008
"'We were drinking and what doesn't happen when you're drunk?' he was quoted by Komsomolskaya Pravda as saying." That makes me glad I don't drink alcohol often. Oh, the things I miss by not getting drunk ...
in you know, i think you've got a knife in your back.
Posted Apr 16, 2008
I might have to try some of these recipes. They'll let me eat and prepare for the coming financial crisis.
in How to Make a 99 Cent Gourmet Meal
Posted Apr 16, 2008
That's nice and everything, but what about the quality of the rivets?
in The 220,000-tonne cruise liner that has its very own New York-style Central Park
Posted Apr 16, 2008
The next time I want to take a cruise, maybe I'll ask about the quality of the rivets before booking.
in In Weak Rivets, a Possible Key to Titanic’s Doom
Posted Apr 16, 2008
Some American teenagers are probably ready to move to Ireland just to be able to drink at 18.
in Most teenagers want legal drinking age lowered to 16
Posted Apr 16, 2008
Watch out. I think I've seen one of those zombies trolling around Babbledog.
in "The greatest technology in the history of humanity is community."
Posted Apr 15, 2008
jhota: is that because of the hugs from female cyclists, the $5 billion, or your desire to run the United States of America? ;)
in Bike-Racing Girls Love Barack Obama [Yes He Can!]
Posted Apr 15, 2008
What a neat idea for a newspaper blog! I think I'm going to have to blog this one, too.
in Post Mortem -- "The Blog About the End of the Story"
Posted Apr 15, 2008
That's a really good philosophy, I think.
in Alternate sources of food: advice for dealing with a severe food crisis
Posted Apr 14, 2008
This information seems like excellent advice, but I don't really want to be the one to test it to find out if it works. So far, my avalanche avoidance strategy has worked fine: not going to places where an avalanche might happen. :)
in How to Survive an Avalanche
Posted Apr 14, 2008
smckenzie23, I had a similar reaction to another article about Hillary.
in Seizing Moment, Hillary Totes Bible to Gun Range
Posted Apr 14, 2008
Did you read the menu for the last meal on the Titanic? Lots of fancy stuff.
in Tea-flavored Chocolate
Posted Apr 14, 2008
I was really hoping the date on that article was April 1.
in Carter, Gore Set to Deliver Clinton “Coup de Grace”
Posted Apr 13, 2008
I think one of the interesting aspects of this situation is that people are widely referring to Thomas as a pregnant man. Even a few years ago, it seems like most of the media would have refrained from identifying Thomas as a man and might have referred to him as a former woman or transgendered person or something along those lines, but perhaps not labeling him as a man. The times they are a-changin'!
in Pregnant man from Oregon to appear on Oprah show
Posted Apr 11, 2008
Yeah, it was a terrific event. Thanks to everyone who attended. Perhaps next time, I'll play pool with more of you. Tom's presentation is now available: http://dynamicnetworkservices.com/talk/WebNOB-April-2008.pdf.
in Join us Tuesday, 4/8, at Jillian's in Manchester, NH, to discuss growing an API-based developer community!
Posted Apr 11, 2008
I didn't think it was a waste of time. I had a fabulous professor who taught us outside under the trees. I like the student's story about convincing her mom changing her major to philosophy was worthwhile via a convincing argument.
in The life examined
Posted Apr 11, 2008
That graphic is fabulous! :)
in Yahoo and AOL suddenly close to merging? - Engadget
Posted Apr 10, 2008
Are fighter jets the Sox' secret weapon against Tigers?
in "Mystery illness sweeps Boston: 35,692 people call in sick"
Posted Apr 10, 2008
Oh, neat! I love canoeing! Only $1600 and 4-6 weeks for delivery! How far away is Father's Day ... ?
in Transparent Canoe
Posted Apr 10, 2008
Add Babbledog and the count goes to 49. What other nifty services are not on the list? All the same, Maki lists some cool ones.
in 48 Social News Websites You Can Use
Posted Apr 09, 2008
Thanks to you, mksmith, we're all going to be typing blabberdog. ;)
in Mistyping Babbledog
Posted Apr 09, 2008
I had a good laugh when the BBC mentioned Venezuela is replacing The Simpsons with Baywatch because they think the cartoon is harmful to children.
in Venezuela axes "The Simpsons" as bad for kids (Reuters)
Posted Apr 09, 2008
San Francisco officials anticipate the torch's appearance will bring tension to the city, too.
in Paris torch relay canceled
Posted Apr 09, 2008
Intel's ideas sound similar to something I've heard about other laptop thefts. I can't remember if the security system is in use or still in the development stage. It's based on the idea that the laptop owner or user reports the theft to an agency, like the computer manufacturer or distributor, who then looks for when the laptop signs onto a network. The agency sends a signal to the computer to shut it down and perhaps try to locate it. I don't remember all of the fine details of how it works and I'm not sure how much I should say in a public forum in case it is still in development. But, yeah, how exactly does it work? I guess we have to wait to see.
in Intel to release anti-theft technology for laptops (Macworld.com)
Posted Apr 09, 2008
You're right, Todd, that interview lacks a lot. It makes me think the interviewer was with Nicholas in an elevator and only had time for a few quick questions.
in Negroponte talks about Classmate 2, other low-cost laptops
Posted Apr 08, 2008
Sometimes, I can't help wondering if the airline industry is really getting worse or if it's just that news about the industry is reported more often, especially bad news. I don't think I noticed as many stories about airlines a few years ago.
in Airline Passengers: Come Cry With Me
Posted Apr 08, 2008
I think eating 100 wings would help me lose weight just because I would find them so disgusting, it would be a while before I could eat anything else.
in Eat a 100 buffalo wings and lose weight...
Posted Apr 08, 2008
These fellows predicted Kansas would win and got it right.
in Math majors project March Madness winner
Posted Apr 07, 2008
They call it a "music performance system." What a yuppie-esque name! The idea behind the technology makes me think of a theremin. And, goodness, we could all use a little more cow bell.
in Playing music with lasers: awesome! Yuppied up by Sharper Image: not awesome. (watch the movie!)
Posted Apr 07, 2008
Well, somehow Jim Chee survived and solved crimes without the Internet, right ... ? OK, joking aside, this situation is pretty terrible.
in Navajo Nation likely to lose Internet service
Posted Apr 07, 2008
What a crappy ;) post! I can't believe I wasted my time watching that instead of doing my taxes, despite the fact that it was a much better use of my time than doing my taxes.
in How to poop!
Posted Apr 02, 2008
I'm shaking slightly after reading that story. Oh, wow. Thank goodness Mr. Smith survived.
in NY Emergency Medicine: A Day in the Life
Posted Apr 02, 2008
I met a blind high school wrestler many years ago. He told me a story about being in a match where his opponent's headband slid over his eyes and he asked for a break to fix it so he could see. The blind wrestler said something like "I can't see either" and pinned the fellow.
in Dustin Carter
Posted Apr 01, 2008
Well, I guess we'll find out later this week if this news is legit.
in Homeland Security bans IBM indefinitely from US Federal Contracts
Posted Apr 01, 2008
Here's a bit about Liveleak's decision to remove, then reinstate the film.
in Fitna (فتنة)
Posted Apr 01, 2008
It's difficult for me to take news articles dated April 1 seriously. As much as I hope there's some truth in this piece, I can't help but feel skeptical.
in Stop blocking the internet, Olympics committee tells China
Posted Apr 01, 2008
*scratches London off the "places to go this year" list*
in so, glad i'm not flying through Heathrow anytime soon...
Posted Apr 01, 2008
This article reminds me of what some men would do before moving out of college dorms.
in Buyers' Revenge: Trash the House After Foreclosure
Posted Mar 31, 2008
I remember that story. A concerned shopper is talking about something else.
in Hannaford credit card theft update: malware installed in 300 stores. How?!
Posted Mar 31, 2008
Dith Pran definitely had a life worth depicting in a movie. What a tale of survival!
in Dith Pran, ‘Killing Fields’ Photographer, Dies at 65
Posted Mar 29, 2008
This story cracked me up. The party sounds like the kind of parties I threw in high school—except for the police. Has society really lost faith in teenagers?
in Cops bust teens' root-beer kegger
Posted Mar 28, 2008
Oh, sad.
in Kids Are Tearing Apart The OLPC Laptop's Keyboard Rather Easily [Laptops]
Posted Mar 28, 2008
Two cupcakes drive down the road. "Hey, you want to drag race?" asks the one. "Look! A talking cupcake!" exclaims the other.
in Cupcake Cutthroats: muffin-shaped electric art cars gone wild.
Posted Mar 28, 2008
I might have to tell some of my friends who are musicians about this table. Some of them might prefer to build their own, though.
in Drum Table: Perfect Accompaniment for Drinking Songs
Posted Mar 28, 2008
Oh, my goodness. I had to read the article twice just to make sure what I thought it said is really what it says.
in I have little faith in human nature
Posted Mar 28, 2008
I found the answer to this question right here on Babbledog: Where's My Cell Phone - Find your lost or misplaced cell phone fast!
in where oh where has my little phone gone, oh where oh where could it be?
Posted Mar 27, 2008
Ouch. The Associated Press has more details about the incident. I've heard plenty of stories of inappropriate pat-downs before, but nothing like this woman's tale. I wonder if she's flown since 9/11 and, if so, if her piercings have triggered metal detectors before.
in Alert: Nipple Rings a Danger at Airports
Posted Mar 27, 2008
That sounds like a cool exhibit, smckenzie23. My local aquarium did one a few years ago that I thought was fascinating. That was before I discovered the joy of vernal pool frog choruses, so I didn't pay as much attention to the frog songs as I should have.
in Frogwatch USA: learn about frogs, frog calls, the state of frogs, and more!
Posted Mar 27, 2008
Ah! So that's what the journalist means ... (I don't want to give away the spoiler.)
in Doctors says 'pregnant man' possible
Posted Mar 25, 2008
I love how the ads blend into the text of that article. I read the first paragraph, then why Blockbuster is better than Netflix before I realized I was reading ad copy.
in Breakdown Knocks Out Netflix Site
Posted Mar 25, 2008
Hamsters? Jim, the choice of a new generation for what purpose? Gardening? Do they make hoes and rakes that tiny? Can you trust hamsters not to eat the seeds?
in the myth of buying local?
Posted Mar 25, 2008
Most of us just want excuses to buy more Legos.
in Modular Microscale Space Legos
Posted Mar 25, 2008
Yes, but will it cook dinner and clean the kitchen?
in Digg founder claims 3G iPhone will have video chat
Posted Mar 24, 2008
Oh! I found one of my favorite Easter comics in my recommendations in Babbledog! W00t! B-)
in What your chocolate bunny may be thinking.. lol
Posted Mar 24, 2008
Too bad I didn't know about this burst sooner. It would have been neat to watch it.
in Naked-eye Gamma Ray Burst
Posted Mar 24, 2008
Do they charge extra if they catch a big family fight on camera?
in Four webcams and a funeral: Far-flung relatives pay £75 to see farewell service on the net
Posted Mar 24, 2008
I used to feel a lack of sympathy for people who live near places like airports or rail lines and complained about the noise. Now, I understand better how circumstances can change, traffic can increase, and people don't always have the option to move. When I was considering purchasing property near a commuter rail line, I was smart enough to visit during peak commuter hours so I would know how loud the trains are.The amount of this fellow's complaints seem to have harmed his goal. It changed the airport staff's perception of him from someone with legitimate concerns to someone who's a bit obsessive and whom they don't take as seriously anymore.
in One man can make a difference! This one, for example, is responsible for more than 80% of the noise complaints to the Tampa Airport.
Posted Mar 24, 2008
This game sounds like a lot of fun! I might go out in search of Peeps and jelly beans tonight. I have to admit, though, that the thought of biting a Peep someone else has already bitten grosses me out a little. Best played with people with whom you don't mind sharing spit, eh? Perhaps I'll use a knife to chop them up instead.
in What to do with those leftover Easter peeps? Declare war!
Posted Mar 24, 2008
File this thread under "Things to do with Peeps after Easter." It looks like it's almost as fun as Peeps jousting. Where can I get some liquid nitrogen?
in Photographing the elusive exploding peep!
Posted Mar 24, 2008
This Easter candy article is evil. I don't particularly care for chocolate or candy, but I haven't stopped craving chocolate since reading about this turducken. Must resist (especially at 10 am)!
in Easter Turducken: another reason to mutilate Peeps
Posted Mar 24, 2008
Here's another great set of Peeps links.
in OAEPBBR: Obligatory Annual Easter Peeps Boing Boing Post
Posted Mar 24, 2008
It sounds like they had much better luck than Hannah McKeand.
in Russian team first to reach the North Pole in Winter
Posted Mar 24, 2008
Those dioramas are great! I even browsed through some of the ones from last year.
in because everybody likes a Peep show...
Posted Mar 21, 2008
Neither can I, but maybe we're just not dog people.
in Weird Website of the Week: Fail Dog
Posted Mar 21, 2008
Yeah, I know what you mean, bj. All those passages about Fluffy begetting Tom begetting Mischeif begetting Clark begetting Figaro ... are going to get tedious.
in LOLCat Bible Translation Project
Posted Mar 21, 2008
Chuck, to answer the questions you have, you might just need to talk to Ivan. :)
in More on Ivan Krstić's resignation from OLPC
Posted Mar 21, 2008
Those stories are amazing. Thanks for sharing, athier.
in Life In a Shoe » Amazing baby stories
Posted Mar 20, 2008
I'm glad MSNBC explains how someone can become stuck to objects. The next time I'm in a really long meeting, I'm going to start thinking about this situation. "I am the skin. I cover all."
in Boyfriend of woman stuck to toilet charged
Posted Mar 20, 2008
This color wheel is terrific! I particularly like the explorer where you can type names to see what color they are, even though there seems to be a lot of confusion about some of the colors, like chartreuse. Misspellings are an issue, too. At least there's no confusion over what baby poop looks like.
in Mechanical Turked color names
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Even through some of the most difficult times in my life, I don't think I ever wanted to sell everything and walk away.
in Man auctions his life
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Sadly, incidents like these happen too often. So many organizations need books, it's almost a shame to throw books in good shape away.
in Instead of Donating, Queens School Dumps Books
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Proof that some governments do occasionally do useful things!
in Japan Appoints Cartoon Ambassador
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Stories about rediscovered rare or extinct species usually make me sigh with relief. Knowing this frog might still be doomed makes me sad. In some ways, it's refreshing to learn its demise is not necessarily at the hands of humans, like so many other animals, but because of nature. Good luck, Carrikeri harlequin frog!
in PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Colorful Harlequin Frog Discovered
Posted Mar 20, 2008
While I fully acknowledge alcoholism is a serious problem, I couldn't help finding parts of this article humorous. It's amusing that the marketers are trying to put a new spin on vodka by tailoring it to women, like pink taxis or light cigarettes. I know at least one woman who would probably purchase it just because it's in a purple bottle. Will a vodka marketed to women really increase alcoholism among Russian women? "When such strong marketing experts are involved, I will never be jobless," says a psychologist specializing in addiction rehabilitation.
in New ladies' vodka gives doctors a headache
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Oh, wow! This tool could solve a lot of my friends' problems! I get so tired of conversations about where to eat, especially the ones that drag on for thirty minutes or longer.
in The Wheel of Lunch
Posted Mar 20, 2008
Let's all go to SXSW to attend that meeting! ;)
in babbledog on SXSW For Newbies
Posted Mar 19, 2008
I haven't laughed like that in a while. Thanks, mabrown!
in [humour] new military recruiting strategy?
Posted Mar 19, 2008
Some days, I really wish I had a stunt double.
in What's the best way to become a stunt man these days?
Posted Mar 19, 2008
I think my car's extended warranty ran out more than 200,000 miles ago.
in Say No to Extended Warranties for Cars
Posted Mar 19, 2008
Photoshopped?!? What makes you say that, bj? You didn't see the special kit at the store to make your own Last Supper scene with Peeps?
in Marshmallow Peeps: they're Sacri-licious
Posted Mar 18, 2008
I don't think I'd try to make blood sausage quite in that manner. And the quote: "It's not some weird gay thing - just weird." Of course it's not a "weird gay thing." I wonder why someone would even think it's a "gay thing." It's more like a vampire thing.
in "I have been asked to give blood for sausages, and I want to know if this is against regulations."
Posted Mar 18, 2008
Great travel advice! Usually, I just wear a Babbledog shirt.
in 10 Ways To Get Kicked Off A Plane
Posted Mar 18, 2008
Most of this recipe sounds yummy, but I think I'd cook it without the beer. I can't imagine how the flavor would work with everything else. I love peaches and wouldn't want to compromise their flavor in the recipe.
in Healthy Main Dish Recipes: Pork with Peach and Black Bean Salsa | Submitted By: Alex
Posted Mar 18, 2008
Well, gregg, I try hard not to consume vegans anymore, but sometimes I prepare food vegans can eat for certain parties and events, especially if I know vegans will attend. A lot of vegan food can satisfy my friends who eat kosher or who have other dietary restrictions.
in Purim: Vegan Lemon Poppy Scones | Submitted By: JLGarret
Posted Mar 18, 2008
That sounds so tasty! Here's another recipe I think I'll have to try someday.
in Low-Sodium Recipes: Cuban Shredded Pork | Submitted By: Lisa
Posted Mar 18, 2008
How did this recipe make it past you bacon-loving carnivores without a comment?
in Roasts: Bacon Mustard Pork Roast with Stuffed Mushroom Caps | Submitted By: winds jenn
Posted Mar 18, 2008
A peculiar photo indeed. I enjoyed perusing the rest of the images.
in "A Lesbian Wedding"
Posted Mar 18, 2008
Sympathy for the dude or for the robot?
in New Video of BigDog Quadruped Robot Is So Stunning It's SpookyNew Video of BigDog Quadruped Robot Is So Stunning It's Spooky
Posted Mar 18, 2008
I can't decide whether I should hope the movie trailer is a joke or look for it at the box office.
in Myth of 'Vagina Dentata' Becomes Horror Film
Posted Mar 17, 2008
St. Patrick's Day is one of my big cooking holidays. I might add this recipe to my arsenal.
in Green potatoes? Must be St. Patrick's Day.
Posted Mar 17, 2008
I'd be interested in seeing this series. I suppose part of the question of its quality depends on whether you think The Stand should be abridged or not. If you're open to alterations in plot and length, a derivative work might not be too bad.
in just seems like a bad idea, somehow...
Posted Mar 17, 2008
Oh, I agree.
in Almost 22 years after the theft, stolen 1965 Ford Mustang convertible returned
Posted Mar 14, 2008
I couldn't find an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for sitting on a toilet the longest. Maybe she'll get the record. (Some siblings might joke their other sibling holds the record.)
in Sheriff: Woman spent 2 years sitting on boyfriend’s toilet
Posted Mar 13, 2008
I can just imagine a bunch of people sitting around a board room table saying, "Do you think we should lock the door to the on/off switch?" "No. No one would ever turn it off. That's not a hazard."
in Please Do Not Turn Off The Bus
Posted Mar 13, 2008
I should know better than to start the day with such troubling news.
in Carlyle defaults, gold hits $1000, crude hits $110, dollar breaks 100 yen. Hold on to your hats, folks.
Posted Mar 13, 2008
Now we need someone to build a page showing old lesbians who look like men. :)
in men who look like old lesbians
Posted Mar 11, 2008
It might sell better if it had some of the real traits of maids, like the ability to vacuum or wash dishes. Some people will think it's nice to look at, but it's the functionality that will put it above other computer cases. ;)
in French Maid Skirt PC Case is Otaku Heaven
Posted Mar 11, 2008
The transcript reminds me of another interview that didn't go quite as hoped. How amusing!
in 40 thousand coat hangers
Posted Mar 11, 2008
Sometimes, I don't understand why people make such a big deal out of politicians involved in various sex scandals. Since Spitzer used to prosecute prostitution rings, this story becomes amusing.
in Spitzer Is Linked to Prostitution Ring
Posted Mar 10, 2008
Hhhmmm ... should I read this article or should I just say, "No?"
in How to say no at work ... and still get ahead
Posted Mar 10, 2008
This sessions sounds like it was a total disaster. How disappointing for those attending.
in Journalist becomes the story at Mark Zuckerberg SXSWi keynote
Posted Mar 10, 2008
That's a neat read! I watched something today that referred to Franklin as the originator of the idea of daylight savings time.
in Ben Franklin's Satirical Call for "Daylight Saving" in 1784
Posted Mar 07, 2008
Here's one for you folks attending SXSW. Too bad Craig's List flagged it for removal.
in Seeking Boyfriend-for-a-Week (North Austin... I think?) 24yr
Posted Mar 07, 2008
I really did check the URL to make sure this story wasn't out of The Onion.
in Padded lampposts for distracted texters being tested in London
Posted Mar 07, 2008
No wonder productivity across America dipped today!
in Shoot sheep with darts--for science
Posted Mar 04, 2008
I can't imagine Get Fuzzy without Bucky. That strip just wouldn't be the same. (Though Satchel and Rob might be happier.)
in garfield minus garfield
Posted Mar 04, 2008
When I read research results like this study, I often wonder how the researchers account for people's habits and how much the media distorts the actual research. Some of the news outlets, like what I just saw on the evening news, spin the story in a way that implies eating breakfast is a magic solution to some problems, like weight gain. Is it breakfast alone that is the difference or is it that teenagers who eat breakfast are more likely to engage in a lifestyle healthier than their peers who skip the meal?
in Teens Who Eat Breakfast Daily Eat Healthier Diets Than Those Who Skip Breakfast
Posted Mar 03, 2008
This news simply justifies something humans have known for ages. There's a real reason why honey and lemon are in throat drops.
in Reality Check: Can honey soothe a burn?
Posted Feb 28, 2008
Gregg, I thought of you and your question while I watched Wednesday's Oprah, which featured a woman who digs through grocery store dumpsters to find food and taught folks how to do that safely. I think for me, there's a limit to eating inexpensively. :)
in I eat Econo, or do I?
Posted Feb 27, 2008
Using Babbledog is dangerous for my level of hunger. Here I was barely starting to think about eating lunch, but now I'm just going to have to do that. Yummy pictures!
in TasteSpotting -- Feed your addiction
Posted Feb 26, 2008
It seems like whenever I learn about deaths in flight, the dead body gets moved to first class. That may not always be the case, but that's what seems to make the news. When a woman died during a flight a while ago and news spread about her body being moved to first class, I remember someone, perhaps a journalist, joking about what it takes to get upgraded to first class.
in Woman, 44, Dies on Plane With 2 Empty Oxygen Tanks
Posted Feb 26, 2008
What an opportunity for the members of the New York Philharmonic! I feel relieved that Kim Jong-il would allow such a cultural exchange. I wonder what the folks at North Korea Zone think about the trip.
in Philharmonic Plays in North Korea
Posted Feb 26, 2008
It's a test to see if anyone actually reads the chart.
in Social Network Downtime
Posted Feb 26, 2008
That is pretty fabulous.
in How Subprime (doesn't) Work - A Google Docs Presentation
Posted Feb 26, 2008
On the one hand, I'm a little sad. On the other hand, I'm glad a run for Congress won't distract him from his projects.
in Lessig Won't Run for Congress After All
Posted Feb 26, 2008
"Aren't you glad you use Dial? Don't you wish everybody did?"
in Bush-McCain McCaption Contest
Posted Feb 26, 2008
I find these recent changes in Cuba much more interesting than the 2008 contest to be in the 2008 US presidential race. Whoever selected the book about Cubans for the book group I'm did us a favor because we're a little more up-to-speed on major Cuban issues than we might have been otherwise. I wonder what's going to happen in US-Cuban relations next.
in Castro's exit may spur U.S. policy rethink
Posted Feb 26, 2008
Yeah, I heard about this on the radio. Something about black being the new black.
in Emo scientists? That was my first thought, anyway. "Darkest Material Ever"
Posted Feb 26, 2008
All the media coverage of Clinton and Obama I've caught lately has been about them slinging mud at each other. That's one thing I can't stand about campaigns. It's nice to know they can take a break from that for something.
in Obama, Clinton Agree: Nader must Die
Posted Feb 26, 2008
Wow! We really can get Babbledog tattooed on our ... bodies! ;-)
in Electronic tattoo display runs on blood
Posted Feb 26, 2008
Thanks for the links, smckenzie23. Yay to the Star Wars Kid! The shocker incident cracked me up. It makes me want to go back through my yearbooks. I can imagine a mischievous photographer telling students to make a hand gesture to show solidarity with the graduating class and other students just falling for it. (Not that the scenario might have been the case at Hanover High School.) I'm actually a little relieved I was unable to find a 2 girls 1 cup. One of the sites that used to host it has a large diet ad in the side margin. =)
in How ubiquitous is "2 girls 1 cup"
Posted Feb 26, 2008
Too bad I didn't know about this incident last night when I was talking about Internet routing over dinner. It would have added nicely to the conversation.
in Pakistan Breaks the InterTubes
Posted Feb 22, 2008
I was thinking this food article would be safe since it begins with lots of talk about hamburgers (not high on my list of preferred foods), but the talk about sweet, creamy desserts at the end didn't help. :)
in Hillary Clinton Used To Date Robert Reich?
Posted Feb 22, 2008
That is excellent! I'm always looking for ways to interact with computers that don't require me to use my hands.
in Turning any monitor in to a 3D VR display
Posted Feb 22, 2008
I can just imagine a husband yelling at his wife in an argument, then saying, "I'm just practicing in case you get into a coma."
in Coma woman woken by husband's 'rollicking' as doctors were about to switch off life-support machine | the Daily Mail
Posted Feb 22, 2008
He who lives in a glass Heineken bottle house shouldn't throw bottle caps.
in Build your next house out of Heineken bottles! - No really!
Posted Feb 22, 2008
Ha ha ha to Todd's comment about 1 in 4 being about equal to 40%. :) I'm sure he meant that as a joke.
in Concord Monitor - Only 1 in 4 proficient in math
Posted Feb 22, 2008
Since it's George W. Bush in the background ... "Is that a weapon of mass destruction?"
in Jay's Caption Contest
Posted Feb 21, 2008
I don't watch many movies. Not surprising to me, I've only seen two films on the lists: Juno and Ratatouille.
in 80th Academy Awards
Posted Feb 21, 2008
I can imagine someone putting a copy of this column under the windshield wiper of an SUV.
in Car Talk: It may be best to unload SUV that brings out your inner beast
Posted Feb 21, 2008
How does Smurfette manage to look so fantastic?
in Smurfs at 50: Ready for a Comeback
Posted Feb 21, 2008
Not only does that article have good advice, but it has good images of the moon, too!
in Great article to help you take photos of the eclipse tonight.
Posted Feb 21, 2008
What a shame that had to happen.
in A marriage of convenience broken: OLPC and Intel
Posted Feb 20, 2008
If only it were that simple. Inflation by any other name is probably still inflation.
in Inflation
Posted Feb 20, 2008
I'm not sure what to think about Lessig as a congressman. On the one hand, it would be great to have another person working for good there. On the other hand, it seems like government eats a lot of people who could be bring change quicker by other means. Well, I don't have to really think about it until he declares his candidacy. :)
in Lawrence Lessig to change politics as usual (or not)
Posted Feb 20, 2008
In 2004, I followed presidential election news regularly. I'm not sure why I care much less this year. Perhaps it's because if John McCain gets the Republic nomination, I'm fairly certain he'll win the election.
in Obama and McCain score big wins in Wisconsin
Posted Feb 20, 2008
I can't imagine we'll ever have that kind of problem in Babbledog. ;-)
in xkcd - Taking Care of Business
Posted Feb 19, 2008
Dude! Someone should tell Randall there's a creature that could have eaten baby velociraptors (if they lived during the same time).
in Devil frog eats babies
Posted Feb 19, 2008
When I heard this teased on the news last night before a commercial, I thought the newscaster said a fan was suing the Patriots over this year's Super Bowl loss. I'm glad that's not the case.
in Player, fans sue Pats over spying allegations
Posted Feb 19, 2008
Oh, no. Is that what's going to happen to me? I already have problems sitting still.
in PIXIE STICKS ARE AWESOME!
Posted Feb 18, 2008
Usually, reading Babbledog makes me hungry. I'm a little thirsty now.
in Craft Beer
Posted Feb 18, 2008
If I cared more about politics, I might find this situation interesting. I wonder who will get the nomination.
in Obama surge stuns Democrats
Posted Feb 18, 2008
Nice contrast to the article I just read about the 2008 would-be US presidential candidates canceling campaign stops in Wisconsin because of bad winter weather, despite Tuesday being the primary there.
in Calabria, Med Sea
Posted Feb 15, 2008
These kinds of events often focus on children and inexperienced Web surfers, but I often see 'net regulars practicing unsafe behavior.
in Internet Day highlights web risks
Posted Feb 15, 2008
As much as I dislike and try to avoid aspartame/NutraSweet (I fall into the categories of people who get instant migraines and extreme nausea when I consume it), my "don't believe everything you read on the Internet" warning lights are flashing. I'd like to know more about the author (I have an MA, too, but that doesn't make me qualified to do studies like this one), what happens in regular rat colonies (especially rats available through pet stores), and what the dosage of aspartame means in rat terms, among other things. I do, however, know quite a few people who seem to be addicted to diet soda. One in particular has a lot of ongoing health issues Victoria Inness-Brown would probably love to link to the artificial sweetener. I wonder if anyone has done a study examining aspartame consumption and autism.
in Stop Drinking Diet Coke
Posted Feb 13, 2008
I wonder if that means we shouldn't surf Babbledog, either ... ;-)
in Log off and get to work
Posted Feb 08, 2008
"'It seems that size really does matter more for men than women,' the firm said." I find that quote hilarious.
in Half of UK men would swap sex for 50 inch TV - Yahoo! News
Posted Feb 05, 2008
I usually find these quizzes amusing because I come out with a stance I didn't realize I had. This one puts me in a position that's about the same distance from the remaining Democratic and Republican candidates.
in Who should I vote for?
Posted Feb 01, 2008
Wow! That's so cool! I really like how he explains everything he did to the Chevy Cavalier.
in Have you every seen a redneck rollercoaster?
Posted Jan 30, 2008
Chuck, that is so awesome!
in You too can have your very own knitted frog disection!
Posted Jan 30, 2008
I can't imagine either of my cats could fit inside a standard computer monitor.
in Real life LOL cat? Make your own computer monitor cat bed
Posted Jan 29, 2008
After reading that news, I think maybe I'll just stick to aspirin.
in Crazy or Brilliant? Home Remedies for Pain
Posted Jan 28, 2008
into the exit lane or that she wonders what a disabled vehicle might do when people are driving in the breakdown lane. It's risky, but being a mile from an exit sure makes it tempting.
in When the legal thing isn't the right thing
Posted Jan 24, 2008
Whoops! I unintentionally omitted the possessive apostrophe on "owner's suitcase." I can't believe I didn't notice that error when I proofread the post.
in Cat owners: Carefully check your suitcases before traveling
Posted Jan 23, 2008
is cutting the rates really the right move? or just the move to make people happy?
in I wish i didn't take this job
Posted Jan 17, 2008
Oh, how amusing! I hope I remember that the next time someone asks for advice about making passwords.
in Lessons in Passwords
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New England teen makes key contribution to Diuca finch research: bird nests on glacial edges
The work began innocently enough: a father tells his bird-enthusiast son about some nests he found while doing glacier research in the Andes, then he began documenting the nests and collecting samples for him. Now, the ...more
Posted Nov 12, 2008
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An Opus and an End
Knowing Berkeley Breathed's comics might not be in my local newspaper much longer makes me sad. I have to say, though, that I've been enjoying how he has wound his Opus series down. The last two panels announced last Sunday in the comic strip are ...more
Posted Nov 06, 2008
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Strickland Propane's MySpace Page
Sunday's King of the Hill especially cracked me up because of how it handled Strickland Propane's entry into MySpace. The episode is an amazing summary of many things that can go wrong ...more
Posted Nov 06, 2008
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MAKE: Blog: Color-your-own Electoral College map
Here's a fun activity for any election watcher: color this map via MAKE of the United States that shows the Electoral College votes as the election returns are announced.
Posted Nov 04, 2008
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Homer Simpson tries to vote for Obama—What could go wrong?
Watch Homer try to vote for Obama during The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror #19 episode that aired Sunday, November 2, 2008. Is it humor or is it horror?
Posted Nov 04, 2008
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A Witch by Starlight - A terrific Halloween image from NASA
What a terrific image of the Witch Head Nebula for Halloween! The witch seems to be gazing at Rigel, a star in the lower right of the constellation Orion. Thanks, NASA!
Posted Oct 31, 2008
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30-second Scary Stories from Weekend America
Writing a short story can be terrifying enough. Imagine having to come up with one someone can read in 30 seconds! These short tales of fright, featured on the October 25, 2008, Weekend America, rise to the challenge and are great for a quick ...more
Posted Oct 29, 2008
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20+ Ways to Enjoy Halloween Online
Here are some online resources for Halloween.
Of course, you could celebrate Halloween in any number of offline ways, like going to a party, bobbing for apples (Note: Bobbing for computers is not recommended.), heading to a contradance,
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Posted Oct 29, 2008
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Cat rides bus
To ease its commute, a white cat with multicolored eyes nicknamed Macavity rides the 331 bus one stop. Several drivers have noticed the cat get one at one stop, sit under a seat, and exit at the next stop, apparently unaccompanied by any human.
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Posted Sep 28, 2008
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Weekend America on Pepie, the creature in Lake Pepin
Weekend America's John Moe investigates the mysterious sightings of a large creature known as Pepie after its home, Lake Pepin, a widening of the Mississippi River between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Posted Sep 25, 2008
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Doing IT Around the World: Women in Info Tech
This project highlights the work of women in information technology around the globe. The creators picked August 11 as the day for these snippets from their lives.
Posted Sep 23, 2008
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Boston's Museum of Science gets a Triceratops
The anonymous collector who purchased a Triceratops horridus skeleton at auction is loaning it indefinitely to the Museum of Science in Boston because he wants to share it with the public. The museum ...more
Posted Sep 23, 2008
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Leonard Nimoy on the new Star Trek film via Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me
Leonard Nimoy, who played the Vulcan Spock on the original Star Trek television series, discussed the latest Star Trek movie, which should be out within the next year or so, as the Not My Job guest for National Public Radio's news quiz show ...more
Posted Sep 22, 2008
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Ahoy me mateys! It's Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It's the one day a year when you can yell "AAAAAAAAaaaaaaarrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh!" from your cubical and claim it's because it's Talk Like a Pirate Day. What's your favorite pirate thing to say?
Posted Sep 19, 2008
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Lorita Lindemann works to save the racehorses at Suffolk Downs
Lorita Lindemann, a trainer at the horse track Suffolk Downs, has influenced others to work to prevent the slaughter of horses that can no longer race.
Posted Sep 18, 2008
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Chunnel fire!
A freight train caught fire in the Chunnel, the English Channel undersea tunnel connecting England and France. Emergency workers chose to evacuate the drivers of other vehicles.
Posted Sep 11, 2008
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Bike races for women in Charleston, SC, 9/12-14
Lady of the Alleycat provides a number of nifty cycling events for women this weekend in Charleston, SC. Activities include a Midnight Mystery Ride Friday night, September 12, and a race starting at Colonial Lake on Saturday, September 13.
Posted Sep 10, 2008
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Build Your Own Large Hadron Collider in 1.62 x 10^28 Easy Steps
Cool! I can make my own Large Hadron Collider!
But first, a nap.
Posted Sep 10, 2008
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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns?
A school district in Texas is considering allowing teachers to carry guns. Weekend America's segment Good News, No News, Bad News provides some commentary. What do you think? Should teachers be allowed to carry weapons in schools?
Posted Sep 09, 2008
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What's your Labor Day tradition?
It's Labor Day in the United States, when many folks get a day off work and spend it with their families doing something to mark the end of summer. What do you do on Labor Day? What's your family tradition? What's your favorite thing to do? Did you ...more
Posted Sep 01, 2008
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McCain chooses Alaska gov Palin as running mate
Republican US presidential hopeful John McCain announced Sarah Palin, the current governor of Alaska, is his choice for vice president.
Posted Aug 30, 2008
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Family summer roadtrip
I love road trips. This Weekend America reminiscence about one family's summer road trip brought back some memories from many of my childhood summer hours spent in the backseat of a car. Yes, your children might hate you at the time, but as adults, ...more
Posted Aug 29, 2008
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How did you survive your kitchen remodeling?
I knew before moving in that I needed to put more cabinets in this kitchen. If the space is better, I'm going to enjoy cooking in it even more than I presently do.
Remodeling a kitchen is a big job that scares me a little bit. I've heard too many
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Posted Aug 27, 2008
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What will you do with your evenings now that the 2008 Beijing Olympics are over?
Did you camp out each evening for the last two weeks to watch the Olympics? How did you change your schedule or events so you could observe the special athletic events that only happen every four years? What will you do now? How do you feel now that ...more
Posted Aug 25, 2008
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Judge lifts ban barring students from revealing info about MBTA ticket system insecurities
Some nice shifts in the case the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority brought against some MIT students: A judge lifted the ban blocking the students ...more
Posted Aug 20, 2008
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Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
Many people fight the spread of invasive plants, trying to restore woods, yards, and other areas with plants to a state they were in before the introduction of non-native plants. But how do we know which species we should not plant or which species ...more
Posted Aug 19, 2008
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InstaCake: Make a single-serving cake in a few minutes
Despite the reviews indicating this quick and easy single-serving cake made in a microwave doesn't taste very good, I gave in to temptation and tried it. Though I don't care for chocolate, I decided on the chocolate version—mostly because a ...more
Posted Aug 18, 2008
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Are we losing perspective by only seeing the best?
While watching the televised Olympics gymnastics competitions, I began thinking about how viewing only the top teams was influencing my perception of the event. I realize time is limited: NBC can't show every team competing at every event. By not ...more
Posted Aug 15, 2008
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Awake late watching the Olympics
Despite being quite tired from a long day, I find myself camped out in front of the telly watching men's gymnastics. I should probably be either heading to bed or asleep already, but, hey, the Olympics only happen once every four years, right ... ? ...more
Posted Aug 14, 2008
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Massachusetts sales tax holiday, Aug. 16-17, 2008
In an attempt to stimulate the economy and make people in need of supplies after moving or for returning to school very happy, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has declared Saturday and Sunday, ...more
Posted Aug 11, 2008
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Beijing 2008 Olympics schedule
This page shows the schedule of the 2008 Olympic events, as well as providing links to information about the sports.
Posted Aug 11, 2008
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Musurgia Universalis by Athanasius Kircher, a key work of musicology
Athanasius Kircher's Musurgia Universalis, a musicology work published in two volumes in 1650, includes beautiful illustrations and influenced the development of Western music. This image of birds with their songs written out in musical notation ...more
Posted Aug 08, 2008
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Wreck of the Andrea Doria offers a challenging dive
The wreck of the Andrea Doria, which has the reputation for being the Mount Everest for divers because of its depth and complexity, offers keepsakes, thrills, danger, and, sadly, sometimes death. The 697-foot Italian luxury cruise liner sank the ...more
Posted Aug 04, 2008
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Olympic rower and cyclist Rebecca Romero on her decision to attempt to medal in another sport
British Olympic athlete Rebecca Romero, who medaled in rowing during the last summer Olympics, hopes to medal in cycling this year. If successful, she would be one of two Britons in Olympic history to medal in two different sports.
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Posted Aug 04, 2008
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White fungus and the mysterious deaths of thousands of bats
Beth Daley updates us on the work scientists are doing to determine what's killing thousands of bats in the northeastern United States and what role a white fungus seen on the bats' noses and scarring their wings might play. People first noticed the ...more
Posted Jul 28, 2008
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How to bathe a cat
Weekend America offers advice for bathing cats courtesy of Sally Herships, a few wet cats, and some brave cat owners. The show's opening "people ...more
Posted Jul 25, 2008
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Scientists investigate dead leatherback turtles washing up on Massachusetts beaches
Christopher Baxter tells us about three deceased, rare leatherback turtles that have washed up on Massachusetts beaches recently and the work researchers from the New England Aquarium did to investigate ...more
Posted Jul 25, 2008
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Advice for folks switching from commuting via car to bike
Ty Burr offers some useful advice in The Boston Globe's Sidekick for people considering ditching their cars in favor of biking to work.
Posted Jul 21, 2008
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New Hampshire passes new bike safety laws
"To celebrate Governor John Lynch's signing of a new bicycle safety bill - and to get about 55 miles worth of exercise - Gene and Judy Andersen hopped on their red Raleigh tandem bike and pedaled from their Lebanon home to the State House. ...more
Posted Jul 21, 2008
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Bone marrow donation: deciding to donate and being thankful someone did
In May, the radio show Weekend America featured a piece by Marc Sanchez about his struggle with deciding whether to donate bone marrow after being contacted a few years after registering via the ...more
Posted Jul 21, 2008
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Power, politics and the Olympics
The Public Radio International show America Abroad provides a history of the Olympics as a political forum, the impact the games have had on host countries, and some of the past controversies.
Posted Jul 21, 2008
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Decapitation by chainsaw is not a suspicious death?
Since when is a decapitation by chainsaw not suspicious? The BBC reports that an inquest concerning the death of a man decapitated by a chainsaw found the death not to be suspicious. What the article fails to note is whether the fellow decapitated ...more
Posted Jul 17, 2008
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Bacon Mints!
The best of two worlds collide in this tin: bacon and mint! Curious about the flavor, I brought a box from Archie McPhee to work to share with some fellow bacon lovers. The verdict is mixed, but ...more
Posted Jul 16, 2008
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Mango lassi recipe
One of the best things about Indian food is using it as an excuse to drink a delicious mango lassi, a yogurt drink with mango. This recipe is simple and takes only a few minutes.
Posted Jul 14, 2008
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Icons as gifts in online communities
The economics of giving icons as gifts in online communities seem promising, whether people understand the gesture or not, Meredith Goldstein reports in a front page article in today's Boston Globe. Some sites sell icons for what some people would ...more
Posted Jul 12, 2008
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Manhattanhenge July 11 and 12
Tonight and tomorrow night (July 11 and 12, 2008), the setting sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan, casting them in an orange glow. The sun lines up with the city in this manner during two periods each year. The other time in 2008 was this past ...more
Posted Jul 11, 2008
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AMA apologizes for years of racial inequality within the association
The American Medical Association apologizes for decades of unequal racial practices within the association.
"'The AMA is proud to support research about the history of the racial divide in organized medicine because by confronting the...more
Posted Jul 11, 2008
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Two soldiers missing in Iraq since May 2007 found dead
Lawrence, Massachusetts, and Waterford, Michigan, mourn the deaths of two soldiers missing since May 12, 2007. The bodies of Specialist Alex R. Jimenez, 25, and Pvt. Byron W. Fouty, 19, of the 10th Mountain Division were found earlier this week. They ...more
Posted Jul 11, 2008
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The Boston Globe's section on the fatal Green Line crash
The Boston Globe has a special section covering the crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Green Line in May. It includes articles, ...more
Posted Jul 11, 2008
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7/10's blog group: authenticity in social media
The open forum for people interested in technology I help organize will address authenticity in social media during tonight's (7/10) meeting at 7 pm ET. Right on topic for Babbledog!
"To some of us, social media is a means of...more
Posted Jul 10, 2008
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Eiffel Tower changes to ease queues
Changes to the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, should shorten tourists' waits. Alterations to the nearly 120-year-old iron structure near the Seine River in Paris include a refurbished area for the tour queue, a new wine ...more
Posted Jul 10, 2008
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Six Flags over Georgia roller coaster Batman: The Ride decapitated teenager
The thrill ride Batman: The Ride at Six Flags over Georgia, where suspended riders travel through ...more
Posted Jul 09, 2008
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Weeding out clutter and emotional and physical baggage
As he prepares to move halfway across the United States, Weekend America's John Moe shares some thoughts on getting rid of clutter, junk, and the stuff marking our lives we've stored in boxes for years. Shedding can be difficult and cathartic.
Posted Jul 08, 2008
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The US 2008 presidential candidates as pharmaceuticals
The radio show Weekend America examines the names of the 2008 US presidential candidates, their power, and what they would be like as medications. ...more
Posted Jul 08, 2008
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July 4 in American history
The Library of Congress, one of the most important libraries and cultural institutions in the United States, explains why July 4 is so important to American history in their Today in History selection. ...more
Posted Jul 04, 2008
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July 4 in American history
The Library of Congress, one of the most important libraries and cultural institutions in the United States, explains why July 4 is so important to American history in their Today in History selection. ...more
Posted Jul 04, 2008
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Look for Saturn, Mars, and the Moon this weekend
One Fourth of July, I watched a meteor shower happening opposite the fireworks display. When the show was over and I asked around about the meteors, I learned everyone else had paid so much attention to the fireworks, they hadn't noticed the shooting ...more
Posted Jul 04, 2008
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SCUL pilot and artist Skunk profiled in Boston Globe
A familiar sight on the streets around Boston and heralds of nice nights, SCUL (the Subversive Chopper Urban Legion) pilots often turn heads as they ride on modified bicycles. The Boston Globe introduces ...more
Posted Jul 04, 2008
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WebNOB: Wednesday, 7/16, 6-8 p, Jillian's, Manchester, NH
Please join us at WebNOB on Wednesday, July 16, from 6-8 pm to network with folks north of Boston who design or develop web-based applications!
"Our guest of honor will be Jesse Devitte, Managing Director and Co-founder of
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Posted Jul 03, 2008
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WebNOB: Wednesday, 7/16, 6-8 p, Jillian's, Manchester, NH
Please join us at WebNOB on Wednesday, July 16, from 6-8 pm to network with folks north of Boston who design or develop web-based applications!
"Our guest of honor will be Jesse Devitte, Managing Director and Co-founder of
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Posted Jul 03, 2008
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What kind of bike should I buy?
It's time for me to get a new bike. What kind of new bike should I buy?
While I anticipate doing mostly street riding, I would like to be able to do some mountain biking again. I would probably bike several times a week for distances that are about
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Posted Jul 02, 2008
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Gross Happiness Index
Because of the news about the rise of happiness, this Weekend America piece about a gross happiness index caught my ear. Darrin McMahon, who wrote about ...more
Posted Jul 02, 2008
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Boston's Fourth of July celebration
Boston, Massachusetts, has an amazing Independence Day celebration. On July 4th, people often arrive in the morning to reserve a space in the oval in front of the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade along the Charles River. Hundreds of thousands of people ...more
Posted Jul 01, 2008
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Ignored psych patient dies waiting for help in hospital
A woman's collapse in the waiting room of a New York hospital went unnoticed for about an hour. By the time staff attended to her, it was too late to save her.
Posted Jul 01, 2008
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Feet mystery baffling police
About two weeks since the discovery of a hoax foot in British Columbia, police still don't have any strong leads or ideas in the cases of these feet that have ...more
Posted Jul 01, 2008
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AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Here's a site endorsed by AAA that lets you calculate fuel costs for trips.
Posted Jun 27, 2008
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The Fail Whale Fan Club
Twitter is failing so regularly now, the graphic known as the Fail Whale, which appears when the site isn't working right, is gaining in popularity.
Posted Jun 27, 2008
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How fast is your outhouse?
Being in an outhouse when someone tips it over is one thing. Opening the door to step outside only to find it's running is another. The radio show Weekend America recently explored outhouse racing in Anchorage, Alaska, during the Fur Rendezvous ...more
Posted Jun 25, 2008
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Fake calls from the US presidential candidates
Some of the 2008 United States presidential campaigns were calling voters in the early morning hours earlier this year. Here's a humorous take on what the candidates might have said.
Posted Jun 24, 2008
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Friday, June 20: the happiest day this year and Take Your Dog to Work Day
Research indicates Friday, June 20, should be the happiest day this year. It's also Take Your Dog to Work Day. Is there a connection between the two? Maybe not for dogs ...
Posted Jun 20, 2008
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Tracing the source of salmonella in tomatoes
Here's how the Indian Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others figured out certain tomatoes are the source of the ...more
Posted Jun 20, 2008
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Profile of Window Snyder, the woman behind Firefox' security
USA Today profiles the "chief security something-or-other" (that's supposedly her real job title) working on Firefox and with its developer community, Window Snyder.
Posted Jun 20, 2008
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Times of London archive
The Times of London released a really terrific online archive of material between 1785 and 1985.
Posted Jun 18, 2008
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Suggested changes for the Americans with Disabilities Act
"The Bush administration is about to propose far-reaching new rules that would give people with disabilities greater access to tens of thousands of courtrooms, swimming pools, golf courses, stadiums, theaters, hotels and retail stores."
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Posted Jun 16, 2008
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What's the best thing to do for Dad on Father's Day?
Hey Dads, happy Father's Day! What's the best thing your kids can do or did for you on Father's Day?
Hey kids, what's the best thing you do or did for your Dads on Father's Day?
Posted Jun 15, 2008
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Friday the 13th
Fridays that happen to fall on the 13th of the month make some people nervous. Triskaidekaphobes might consider staying in bed all day. Many people expect the day to be weird. A few folks claim the following Saturdays are worse. Garfield the comic ...more
Posted Jun 13, 2008
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Boston Globe series on recovering MIAs from WWII
Close to Memorial Day, The Boston Globe ran a series of articles about efforts to recover the remains of soldiers from Papua New Guinea and one article about women who built at least one of the planes found in the jungles there. A special section on ...more
Posted Jun 09, 2008
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Webcast of Walter Bender's 6/3 presentation at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society
On Tuesday, June 3, Walter Bender, formerly of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) and now of Sugar Labs, gives the lunch talk at the Berkman Center for ...more
Posted Jun 03, 2008
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NYT on xkcd
The New York Times takes a quick look at xkcd, a comic by Randall Munroe that's quite popular among geeks. Noam Cohen explains some of the more popular strips, though to Randall, it's "... like dissecting a frog — it can be done, but the frog dies."
Posted May 26, 2008
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The 2008 Stanley Cup
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final is tonight. Who's got it? The Pittsburgh Penguins? The Detroit Red Wings? What do you think?
Posted May 24, 2008
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92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday
The 92nd Indianapolis 500 brings lots of excitement on Sunday, May 25. Once again, several women, including Danica Patrick, will compete in this race dominated by men for decades.
Who will win? Who's your favorite?
Posted May 24, 2008
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Spoleto coverage via blog from The Post and Courier
One of the newspapers in Charleston, South Carolina, The Post and Courier, is using a weblog to cover Spoleto, a major, annual celebration of the arts, since there's a lot more than what will fit in the newspaper.
Posted May 24, 2008
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Spoleto 2008
Spoleto, a fabulous, annual festival showcasing all kinds of art—performance, visual, theatre, music, dance, etc.,—began in Charleston, South Carolina, today (Friday, May 23). Lasting through June 8, it offers something for everyone.
Posted May 24, 2008
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They Might Be Giants in Time Magazine
Time Magazine takes a brief look at They Might Be Giants to highlight their uncommon style and recent works for kids.
Posted May 21, 2008
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lingro: Web-based language learning tool
I was so glad developers working on lingro did a demo at BarCamp Boston 3 because when they mentioned their site during group introductions, I wanted to talk to them about it.
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Posted May 18, 2008
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Blue whale, buried since 1987, exhumed in eastern Canada for move to Vancouver museum
The Boston Globe explains the circumstances and process behind reducing a female blue whale to her skeleton for an exhibit at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum in Vancouver. She washed ashore on Prince Edward Island in 1987 and was buried with the ...more
Posted May 17, 2008
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Candace Parker, top WNBA pick, goes to the Los Angeles Sparks
On National Public Radio's Weekend Edition: Saturday, Scott Simon interviews Candace Parker, the WNBA number one draft pick, about joining the Los Angeles Sparks and playing basketball.
Posted May 17, 2008
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Walter Bender, formerly of OLPC, starts Sugar Labs to adapt XO interface for other machines
Former president of software and content for One Laptop Per Child, Walter Bender, has started a foundation, Sugar Labs, to adapt the interface of OLPC's laptop to other machines.
"OLPC founder
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Posted May 17, 2008
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31st O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships
Have a pun time in Austin, Texas, this weekend celebrating low humor in the pun this weekend. Since everything is big in Texas (except Alaska, which is even bigger), punning will surely be a grand event with the ...more
Posted May 17, 2008
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Name popularity
At the talk about Many Eyes, a really cool data visualization tool from IBM, at BarCamp Boston, ...more
Posted May 17, 2008
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California Supreme Court overturns law preventing same-sex couples from marrying
"In a 4-3 ruling that elicited passionate responses on both sides of the debate and touched off celebrations at San Francisco City Hall - the scene of nearly 4,000 same-sex weddings four years ago that were invalidated months later - the court said ...more
Posted May 16, 2008
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US puts polar bear, threatened by global warming, on endangered species list
While the news about the decline of polar bears might make Stephen Colbert happy, it reflects how seriously global warming is changing the Earth's frozen ...more
Posted May 15, 2008
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Meet NHPR's Brady Carlson during WebNOB, Tuesday (5/13), Jillian's in Manchester, 6-8 p
Posted May 08, 2008
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2008 NBA playoffs: Who has it this year?
Who's gonna win the National Basketball Associaton 2008 Playoffs? Did your team make the cut? How many of the games do you watch?
Posted May 07, 2008
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NASA releases before and after images of Myamar cyclone
As the death toll from Cyclone Nargis continues to climb, NASA released satellite images showing Myanmar (Burma) a few weeks ago and yesterday showing the flooding.
Posted May 06, 2008
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Injured eagle to get replacement beak
Beauty, a bald eagle found in Alaska starving because of a beak damaged by a bullet, will get a replacement, nylon-composite beak. Jane Fink ...more
Posted May 06, 2008
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Chile's volcano Chaiten erupts
For the first time in hundreds of years, the volcano Chaiten in Chile has erupted, covering surrounding areas with ash. Thousands of people evacuated. The BBC has more ...more
Posted May 06, 2008
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Thick snow challenges Olympic flame's ascent of Everest
Mountaineers hoping to carry an Olympic flame up Mt. Everest (Mount Qomolangma) face challenges because of the heavy snow fall over the weekend and ...more
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