Saturday, June 19, 2010

Obama: 'Dreary' politics block progress

Interesting:

WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama says "dreary and familiar" politics is blocking progress on key issues and "gridlock as a political strategy is destructive."
And this:
The Lija PL local committee will be organising a discussion with the theme "Politics with a smile" at the local centre. During this discussion the guest speakers will recount humouristic anecdotes they recall in the local political scene throughout the years. original. eeeqcuis Choices

Books to share

Todays catch:

Developing a passion for reading is impossible without books. Developing a library suitable for any community can prove to be a costly affair. Tate Publishing, through Bobby Nichols, donated almost 500 books to various organizations throughout Stephens County. original. dougbizbe3

Friday, June 18, 2010

Music Camp Ends

Interesting:

Music filled the halls of Will James Middle School this week for the 26th Annual Montana Music Institute.
And this:
Eight music publishers have sued LimeWire LLC of massive copyright infringement, even as a federal court in New York is considering a request by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to shut the file-sharing software maker down over a similar... Recording Industry Association of America - LimeWire - Filesharing - Copyright infringement - Music industry original. Blog for cewpuzdan

Books to share

What Im reading:

Developing a passion for reading is impossible without books. Developing a library suitable for any community can prove to be a costly affair. Tate Publishing, through Bobby Nichols, donated almost 500 books to various organizations throughout Stephens County.
And this:
Free books will be given away during a family reading event planned for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday a
As well as:
HOME SAFE By Elizabeth Berg Berg writes books about human relations which are intensely readable, and touch a chord in most readers. Her new novel tells the story of a mother and daughter whose lives have been turned upside down by the sudden death of husband and father.[...] original. qaroinkzsus website

Games and gizmos for a smarter school year

Todays catch:

Not all electronic games turn kids into couch potatoes. From literacy games to tween-friendly netbooks, here is the latest high-tech gear worth buying to get your child ahead this fall. High tech - Netbook - Games - Video Games - Shopping original. doonnudbos blog

Photography Club to host George Lepp

Cool site of the day:

Nationally known outdoor photographer George Lepp will be the keynote speaker at a Canon “Explorer of Light” seminar, taking place Saturday, June 26, at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave. Lepp will speak in the morning and judge a photography contest in the afternoon, said Jay Miller, president of the Central Kansas Photography Club. original. Site of bogrunoink

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Mac mini teardown reveals more than meets the eye

Page of the day:

Apple’s redesigned unibody Mac mini claims ultra-quiet operation, easy RAM upgrades, and more. The iFixIt team has disassembled a brand new Mac mini and peeked under its hood. What they found inside was as surprising as the machine’s beautiful exterior. Greenpeace will love the new Mac mini for its toxic-free components and highly recyclable unibody enclosure [...]
And this:
Freddie Mac Starts Mortgage Relief For Gulf Coast Homeowners original. dudehotq1ks Choices