Monday, February 21, 2011

Concerns with Geo-Tagging

Before you post that photo on the internet, you should be aware of the potential consequences.
Learn more about this issue from this news story.

Reel Wisdom: Lessons from 40 Films in 7 Minutes




From my buddy Clay, who always inspires.

Reversng Diabetes in 30 Days?

Click here to view the trailer for a DVD called "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days"

I've read about the raw diet off and on for about 12 years. It seems to make a lot of sense. There are some so called nutrition experts who caution the public about some dangers inherent in the raw diet.

But, to me, our over-medicated culture is indicative that we may be killing ourselves with addictive comfort food. I know that I struggle with it and I keep away from soft drinks, pork, and artificial sweeteners. I love breads, cookies, butter, and a good steak every now and then.

I do not have blood sugar issues, but I find this information compelling and I may just start to tinker with my routine diet. I assume the greatest challenge is to find recipes that are tasty and convenient.

And on the subject of food, have you begun to notice the price increases in the food stores? Click here to get some details on global food production. Not good news. This might be a good year to start a backyard garden. I hope there are still plenty of places to find genetically unmodified seeds.

The REAL Death of the Music Industry

Here is an interesting analysis of the trends in recorded music. It would be interesting to see what other areas of the music industry look like.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Thorium: The Miracle Cure for a New Nuclear Backbone?

An analysis of where the world stands on the development of thorium-based nuclear reactors. It all started with Dr. Alvin Weinberg at Oak Ridge National Laboratory back in the 1960s.

The Dirty Business of Clean Coal



Regardless about how people feel about the issue of man-made global warming, coal is a finite resource and it can be a pollutant of the air and water (ash). Right now it seems to be a cheap energy source, but there are long-term cost that will be paid. There are better alternatives. Through better leadership and education, I think it is past time to re-direct our national (and global for that matter) focus on a sustainable energy technology that is based on nuclear power and sensible alternative sources.

Why Nobody Can Match the iPad's Price

Apple apparently understands markets as well as technology. They've got the whole package.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Tech Gagets and Alternative Energy Depend on Rare Earth Metals

Windmills and electric automobiles have one very important substance in common: rare earth metals. Guess which country controls 97% of the world's production. Let me give you a hint; it is the nation that is feeding our country's debt addiction.

It is time for a reality check if we want to grow some jobs.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

The Lost Video Tape of Superbowl I

A recording has been found. It is hard to believe that the networks never thought to keep a recording of the first Superbowl on Jan. 15, 1967. I remember watching it over at my buddy Jim Bray's house on his new Zenith 25-in color TV.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Your Web Presence

There has been a lot of buzz lately about the website Spokeo on the internet. If you've not heard about it, I suggest you read this.

Growing Popularity of Grocery Delivery Services

I've been reading for a few months now about the growing industry and popularity of grocery delivery services around the country. Lifehacker gives six good reasons for checking it out.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Piano Stairs



This has been out for a while. Not sure how I missed it but it is cool enough to share again.