Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Two Life Forms
"You're an alien. You see two life forms. One of them's making a poop, and the other one's carrying it for them..
Who would you think is in charge?" - Jerry Seinfeld
PC Paper Football
Ever taken a piece of paper and folded it into a big triangle to play paper football? Well, now you can play paper football on your computer - against a simulated opponent!
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Toxic Sludge In Hungary
On Monday, October 4th, a large reservoir filled with toxic red sludge in western Hungary ruptured, releasing approximately 700,000 cubic meters (185 million gallons) of stinking caustic mud, which killed many animals, at least four people, and injured over 120 - many with chemical burns. [Above: A Greenpeace activist takes a sample of the toxic sludge in a town near Ajkai on October 5, 2010. (REUTERS/Waltraud Holzfeind/Greenpeace)]
The 12-foot-high flood of sludge inundated several towns, sweeping cars off the road as it flowed into the nearby Marcal River. Emergency workers rushed to pour 1,000 tons of plaster into the Marcal River in an attempt to bind the sludge and keep it from flowing on to the Danube some 45 miles away.
The red sludge in the reservoir is a byproduct of refining bauxite into alumina, which took place at an alumina plant run by the Hungarian Alumina Production and Trading Company. A criminal probe has just been opened by Hungarian authorities.
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An aerial view of the red mud covering streets and neighborhood of Kolontar, Hungary, taken on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/MTI, Gyoergy Varga)
An animal lies dead in the toxic mud, which flooded the village of Kolontar, Hungary on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)
A dead fish and a corn cob lie stuck to the windshield of a car damaged by the toxic red mud from the damaged reservoir of a nearby Ajka alumina factory in Devecser, Hungary, on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. (AP Photos/MTI, Lajos Nagy)
An aerial view of the red mud covered streets and debris scattered in Devecser, Hungary, taken on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/MTI, Gyoergy Varga)
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Dinner's Gonna Rock Tonight
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...or even better, for the next few nights! Wow, this would be great.
10 Toughest Things To Get Rid Of
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It’s hard to know what to do with cans of leftover paint or electronics that have seen better days. You know you shouldn’t throw them in the trash, but they’re not typically recycled at the curb. So how exactly do you get rid of them?
Luckily, if you’re armed with the right info, it can be easier than you think to dispose of these things. It’s worth any extra effort because many of the items on this list contain toxic chemicals that can contaminate the environment or cause other damage if not carefully disposed of.
The laws for disposing of household waste vary depending on where you live, but here are some general guidelines and resources:
1. Batteries
Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. It’s a good thing because throwing out lead-acid batteries is illegal in 41 states, according to Trey Granger at Earth911. Home Depot, Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, and many other retailers take them back free of charge.
There are fewer options for single-use batteries, but look for bins at your local library. Otherwise, your best bet is a nearby household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off site.
2. Electronics
Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries also accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions, and others it's worthwhile do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot to see what's the best fit.
Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets. You can also turn your old electronics into cash thanks to a growing number of websites designed to help you easily sell them.
3. Paint
This is among the harder items to dispose of, but it's still totally doable. Some ideas to try first: Do your best to make sure it gets used. Give it to a friend. Use it for primer. Donate it to a charity, such as Habitat for Humanity or a school theater group. If you can't reuse it, then search to see if you can recycle it.If you just can't reuse it, you might need to throw dried paint in the trash if it's not
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against the law in your community. Remove the lid from a latex paint can and let it dry out until it's completely hard. Take any oil-based paints directly to your household hazardous waste center.
4. CFLs
Fluorescent bulbs contain tiny amounts of mercury that can leach out if broken, so it’s important to properly recycle them. Luckily, these energy-sipping light bulbs are relatively easy to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Ikea for free recycling, or search for other nearby solutions.
If you have absolutely no other options and must throw them in the trash, then the Environmental Protection Agency suggests sealing CFLs in two plastic bags before disposing.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Secret Of Great Government
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“Knowing exactly how much of the future can be introduced into the present is the secret of great government.” — Victor Hugo
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A Lover And A Fighter - Christopher Nicholson
Everyone should go buy this book, especially if you love poetry. But even if you don't, I know you'll enjoy this guy's work. Chris is one of my best friends, he's a great guy, and I've read a few of these, so I know how good they are!
"A book of poetry written for the ones I love and the ones who supported me through the most difficult and trying times in my life."
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thank you!
Probably close to none of my readers were the ones who escalated this number to what it is today, but I send a heartfelt thank you to all.
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Combined with almost dozen CDs I sent out, this is close to 100 people who chose to keep a copy of my father's slide show memorial. Not only is this touching, and I'm sure it is also to my Mom, but it certainly adds a lot of value to each and every tear I've shed.
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Combined with almost dozen CDs I sent out, this is close to 100 people who chose to keep a copy of my father's slide show memorial. Not only is this touching, and I'm sure it is also to my Mom, but it certainly adds a lot of value to each and every tear I've shed.
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