Monday, June 30, 2008
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Legendary standup comedian George Carlin
Legendary standup comedian George Carlin dead
George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like "Seven Words You Can Never Use on Television," died in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He was 71.
George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like "Seven Words You Can Never Use on Television," died in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He was 71.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Lander Finds Ice on Mars, Scientists Say - washingtonpost.com
Lander Finds Ice on Mars, Scientists Say - washingtonpost.com: "Lander Finds Ice on Mars, Scientists Say
Discovery Is Key Clue In Determining Whether Planet Supported Life
A trench dug by the Phoenix lander reveals white ice beneath the surface soil of Mars. Scientists say they are sure it is frozen water and not salt.
A trench dug by the Phoenix lander reveals white ice beneath the surface soil of Mars. Scientists say they are sure it is frozen water and not salt. (Nasa Via Associated Press)
Friday, June 20, 2008
F**king town is here to stay
Situated some 35km north of Salzburg, the village of F**king has been so named since 1070, in honor of a man called Focko.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Friday, June 13, 2008
Mass transit, mass appeal
By Tara Sullivan
The Baytown Sun
Published June 13, 2008
Take notice when you pass one of the 40 orange-flagged wooden stakes that will be poking out along the roadsides.
Those flags will denote the spots where you will be able to catch the bus.
The Harris County Community Services Department said two 22-person buses could be up and running around Baytown by the end of July.
About 40 citizens gathered to hear Ken Fickes, Transit Services Director, give a presentation on the proposed route structure, cost and service options on Thursday evening on the campus of Lee College.
While Baytown has wanted a transit system for some time, transit authorities cited population growth and gas prices behind this forward motion.
The new bus system will operate on three main routes, running Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A special Park and Ride Express route will run a limited course from about one hour before and after that service period.
Fickes said a Saturday run is under future consideration, but the current route will serve as a scale by which the service can be weighed.
The three routes will travel the city from San Jacinto Mall to Lee College from north to south, looping two separate circular routes through the southwest and mid-west sections of the city.
These routes include stops directly in front of San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, many apartment complexes and housing projects, and the Wal-Mart on Garth Road.
The Baytown Sun
Published June 13, 2008
Take notice when you pass one of the 40 orange-flagged wooden stakes that will be poking out along the roadsides.
Those flags will denote the spots where you will be able to catch the bus.
The Harris County Community Services Department said two 22-person buses could be up and running around Baytown by the end of July.
About 40 citizens gathered to hear Ken Fickes, Transit Services Director, give a presentation on the proposed route structure, cost and service options on Thursday evening on the campus of Lee College.
While Baytown has wanted a transit system for some time, transit authorities cited population growth and gas prices behind this forward motion.
The new bus system will operate on three main routes, running Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A special Park and Ride Express route will run a limited course from about one hour before and after that service period.
Fickes said a Saturday run is under future consideration, but the current route will serve as a scale by which the service can be weighed.
The three routes will travel the city from San Jacinto Mall to Lee College from north to south, looping two separate circular routes through the southwest and mid-west sections of the city.
These routes include stops directly in front of San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, many apartment complexes and housing projects, and the Wal-Mart on Garth Road.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Fox News Changes: "Terrorist Fist Jab" Anchor Loses Her Show
TVNewser reports that E.D. Hill, who hosts "America's Pulse" — and who raised many eyebrows this week after calling Barack and Michelle Obama's fist-pound a "terrorist fist jab" — has lost her show.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Monday, June 09, 2008
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
Top 10 Things You Forgot Your Mac Can Do
From Lifehacker. I just plain forgot some of these; others I use all the time.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
Legendary singer known for homemade guitar, dark glasses, black hat. Sad day for rock n roll fans.
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