Americans urged to open up wallets for hurricane victims - Yahoo! News
Again - http://www.redcross.org/
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
New exhibit at London Zoo - humans
New exhibit at London Zoo - humans - Yahoo! News
(This blog not only roams beyond California, but, check this out: London.)
Good idea having the human animal along with the other creatures at the zoo. Check out the photo in this article of the humans in their zoo enclosure.
(This blog not only roams beyond California, but, check this out: London.)
Good idea having the human animal along with the other creatures at the zoo. Check out the photo in this article of the humans in their zoo enclosure.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
SCE - Rotating Outages Information (SoCal Edison)
SCE - Rotating Outages Information
What the hey. This caught me offguard!
Didn't affect me, as my neighborhood had our turn last time.
Yes, it's too bleeping hot here today! Hurry, Fall, hurry!
What the hey. This caught me offguard!
Didn't affect me, as my neighborhood had our turn last time.
Yes, it's too bleeping hot here today! Hurry, Fall, hurry!
California sues 39 drug makers for inflated prices
California sues 39 drug makers for inflated prices - Yahoo! News
Hurray!
Now, let's fix the rest of our health care system...
Hurray!
Now, let's fix the rest of our health care system...
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Nonprofits Cloak Donors to Governor
Nonprofits Cloak Donors to Governor - Yahoo! News
Yet another story about Arnold's fund-raising and his special interests.
[Former CA Governor] "Gray Davis in a loincloth" is what he's been called.
Why did we ever have that (embarrassing) special election? What did it prove? Was it worth the time, trouble and $$? I think not. We're not any better off.
Yet another story about Arnold's fund-raising and his special interests.
[Former CA Governor] "Gray Davis in a loincloth" is what he's been called.
Why did we ever have that (embarrassing) special election? What did it prove? Was it worth the time, trouble and $$? I think not. We're not any better off.
CNN.com - Robertson apologizes - Aug 24, 2005
CNN.com - Robertson apologizes - Aug 24, 2005
Good.
To me "take him out" means "kill him." Isn't that the general definition?
I'm all for "Freedom of Speech", of course (note that I practice it a lot). But should a person - a famous person yet - be saying things which could endanger all America?
Robertson is long overdue for learning to put his brain in gear before opening his mouth.
Good.
To me "take him out" means "kill him." Isn't that the general definition?
I'm all for "Freedom of Speech", of course (note that I practice it a lot). But should a person - a famous person yet - be saying things which could endanger all America?
Robertson is long overdue for learning to put his brain in gear before opening his mouth.
WSJ.com - Poll Shows Bush Approval Ratings Sink to Lowest Point in Presidency
WSJ.com - Poll Shows Bush Approval Ratings Sink to Lowest Point in Presidency
Other interesting poll info here in this WSJ feature, as well.
Note that Americans in general are dissatisfied with both the executive and the legislative branches of the Federal government, much as we Californios are dissatisfied with both our executive and legislative branches in Sacramento.
2006 Elections!
Other interesting poll info here in this WSJ feature, as well.
Note that Americans in general are dissatisfied with both the executive and the legislative branches of the Federal government, much as we Californios are dissatisfied with both our executive and legislative branches in Sacramento.
2006 Elections!
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
A9.com Maps/Block View - Amazon's Answer to Google Earth, it seems - but very cool.
A9.com Maps
Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose are among the many interesting cities featured.
The Blockview feature is viewing a chosen block just as you would if you were walking or driving down the street.
Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose are among the many interesting cities featured.
The Blockview feature is viewing a chosen block just as you would if you were walking or driving down the street.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Asians, Americans Show Perceptual Divide
Asians, Americans Show Perceptual Divide - Yahoo! News
Interesting and important how Asians and Americans quite literally view the world differently.
As for Asian-Americans? According to this article they fall in the middle between the two perspectives.
Interesting and important how Asians and Americans quite literally view the world differently.
As for Asian-Americans? According to this article they fall in the middle between the two perspectives.
Folk Singer Supports Anti-War Protesters
Folk Singer Supports Anti-War Protesters - Yahoo! News
Remember the comparisons of these times to the Vietnam War era? Further confirmation: Joan Baez has showed up and started singing.
Remember the comparisons of these times to the Vietnam War era? Further confirmation: Joan Baez has showed up and started singing.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
GOP Senator Says Iraq Looking Like Vietnam
GOP Senator Says Iraq Looking Like Vietnam - Yahoo! News
Duh.
I remember the Vietnam era well. About the only thing that's missing today are all the kids yelling "Hell no, I won't go!"
Duh.
I remember the Vietnam era well. About the only thing that's missing today are all the kids yelling "Hell no, I won't go!"
The Safety Net She Believed In Was Pulled Away When She Fell
The Safety Net She Believed In Was Pulled Away When She Fell - Yahoo! News
Already ticked by our health care system, I read this article over my breakfast (it's on the front page of today's LA Times), and I got even way more ticked.
Time to do something - I've been looking into Props 78 (no) and 79 (yes). And, it sounds like it may be time for some new graphics for my store(s)...
Already ticked by our health care system, I read this article over my breakfast (it's on the front page of today's LA Times), and I got even way more ticked.
Time to do something - I've been looking into Props 78 (no) and 79 (yes). And, it sounds like it may be time for some new graphics for my store(s)...
California Secretary of State - Elections & Voter Information - Voter Information Guide
California Secretary of State - Elections & Voter Information - Voter Information Guide
Want to know more about the Propositions coming up for a vote in the Special Election on Nov. 8th? Don't wait - and whatever you do don't pay attention to those stupid TV commercials (you know you can't get good, solid information from them, whatever the subject) that are already on our TVs.
This Web Page is a draft copy of the Voters Guide we registered voters get in our mail.
Want to know more about the Propositions coming up for a vote in the Special Election on Nov. 8th? Don't wait - and whatever you do don't pay attention to those stupid TV commercials (you know you can't get good, solid information from them, whatever the subject) that are already on our TVs.
This Web Page is a draft copy of the Voters Guide we registered voters get in our mail.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Bush invokes Sept 11 to defend Iraq war
Bush invokes Sept 11 to defend Iraq war - Yahoo! News
Oh, not AGAIN.
And, please note that it is now generally recognized that Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11.
Bush has got to fix that broken record of his in regard to his Iraq War: 9/11, 9/11, 9/11....
Oh, not AGAIN.
And, please note that it is now generally recognized that Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11.
Bush has got to fix that broken record of his in regard to his Iraq War: 9/11, 9/11, 9/11....
Hey, What's That Sound? - New York Times
Hey, What's That Sound? - New York Times
Maureen Dowd on what Henry Kissinger had to say about Iraq:
"He said Mr. Bush had only a few things to accomplish: train a real Iraqi Army that includes all religious and ethnic groups, make the Shiites stop hating the Sunnis and the Kurds stop hating everyone, and keep the Iranians from creating a theocratic dictatorship in Iraq. Oh, yeah, and a couple of other teensy little things: our troops have to defeat the vicious Iraq insurgency, and Mr. Bush needs to keep domestic support for the war."
This sounds pretty much like the definition of impossible to me.
I am so reminded of the Vietnam War years, even down to hearing the exact same words used once again: exit strategy, troop withdrawals, quagmire...
Note that the column title comes from an anti-war song of the Vietnam era. "Everybody look what's goin' 'round..." would be the next line, as I recall.
"When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn?" The answer, my friend is "Blowing in the Wind", from yet another anti-war song, and pretty much summing up all of this.
Maureen Dowd on what Henry Kissinger had to say about Iraq:
"He said Mr. Bush had only a few things to accomplish: train a real Iraqi Army that includes all religious and ethnic groups, make the Shiites stop hating the Sunnis and the Kurds stop hating everyone, and keep the Iranians from creating a theocratic dictatorship in Iraq. Oh, yeah, and a couple of other teensy little things: our troops have to defeat the vicious Iraq insurgency, and Mr. Bush needs to keep domestic support for the war."
This sounds pretty much like the definition of impossible to me.
I am so reminded of the Vietnam War years, even down to hearing the exact same words used once again: exit strategy, troop withdrawals, quagmire...
Note that the column title comes from an anti-war song of the Vietnam era. "Everybody look what's goin' 'round..." would be the next line, as I recall.
"When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn?" The answer, my friend is "Blowing in the Wind", from yet another anti-war song, and pretty much summing up all of this.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Fugitive alligator becomes local folk hero
Fugitive alligator becomes local folk hero - Yahoo! News
Told ya.
Gator remains free (although very gawked at) as I write.
Told ya.
Gator remains free (although very gawked at) as I write.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
NBC 4 - News - Firefighter, Ranger Horse Teams To Patrol Fire Danger Zones
NBC 4 - News - Firefighter, Ranger Horse Teams To Patrol Fire Danger Zones
Firemen Cowboys?
Or, to be more politically correct, firefighter cowpeople?
Either way - cool - and makes plenty of sense with the terrain we've got around here.
Firemen Cowboys?
Or, to be more politically correct, firefighter cowpeople?
Either way - cool - and makes plenty of sense with the terrain we've got around here.
NBC 4 - News - Gator Eludes Reptile Wrangler In Machado Lake
NBC 4 - News - Gator Eludes Reptile Wrangler In Machado Lake
We've a curious ongoing gator, as well as gator wrangler, story here...
You know there are frequently interesting animals loose around here (including the human kind): tigers, mountain lions, bears... Now an alligator which is defying capture.
We've a curious ongoing gator, as well as gator wrangler, story here...
You know there are frequently interesting animals loose around here (including the human kind): tigers, mountain lions, bears... Now an alligator which is defying capture.
Monday, August 15, 2005
CNN.com - A mother and the president (Re the Iraq War)
CNN.com - A mother and the president - Aug 15, 2005
From the article:
"In 1965 a group of just 25 antiwar protesters demonstrated outside President Lyndon Johnson's Texas ranch. Within a few years, the handful had turned into a movement."
??
I'm considering attending one of Wednesday's 7:30 candlelight vigils in my neighborhood in support of Cindy Sheehan, other military families, and our troops in Iraq (and Afghanistan!).
From the article:
"In 1965 a group of just 25 antiwar protesters demonstrated outside President Lyndon Johnson's Texas ranch. Within a few years, the handful had turned into a movement."
??
I'm considering attending one of Wednesday's 7:30 candlelight vigils in my neighborhood in support of Cindy Sheehan, other military families, and our troops in Iraq (and Afghanistan!).
Experimental Hybrid Cars Get Up to 250 Mpg
Experimental Hybrid Cars Get Up to 250 Mpg - Yahoo! News
Good news.
Yes, we've got to get away from our reliance on petroleum. What's taking us so long!? Okay, big oil, Detroit...
Good news.
Yes, we've got to get away from our reliance on petroleum. What's taking us so long!? Okay, big oil, Detroit...
Friday, August 12, 2005
Poll: Many Fear Financial Hit of Gas Prices
Poll: Many Fear Financial Hit of Gas Prices - Yahoo! News
Tell me about it. Unless you're wealthy this is going to hit home. I hope it doesn't do harm to the general economy.
Tell me about it. Unless you're wealthy this is going to hit home. I hope it doesn't do harm to the general economy.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Discovery Lands Safely in California
Discovery Lands Safely in California - Yahoo! News
Hurray!
Also, what a relief!
As for the California part of the headline up there, that's cool, but the real story here is that this Discovery mission is safely and successfully over.
I was awake and watched the landing on TV. I could have run to my balcony to watch the Shuttle fly through the night sky to land at Edwards (I know where to look from past Edwards' missile launchings), but, out of thoughtfulness to my family's sleep, I
restrained myself.)
Hurray!
Also, what a relief!
As for the California part of the headline up there, that's cool, but the real story here is that this Discovery mission is safely and successfully over.
I was awake and watched the landing on TV. I could have run to my balcony to watch the Shuttle fly through the night sky to land at Edwards (I know where to look from past Edwards' missile launchings), but, out of thoughtfulness to my family's sleep, I
restrained myself.)
Monday, August 08, 2005
Human Space Flight (HSF) - Orbital Tracking - Track the Shuttle's Flight Real-Time
Human Space Flight (HSF) - Orbital Tracking
Watch real-time representations of the Space Station and the Shuttle as they orbit the Earth.
This is rather cool.
So, will the Shuttle land in FLA? or - I hope! - in CA? (We can hear the Shuttle landing at Edwards as it flies overhead making its distinctive Ba-BOOM! sonic boom which hits and bounces off our roofs. Cool - and I'd love to hear it again today.)
The main thing, of course, is for the Shuttle to land - safely!
Watch real-time representations of the Space Station and the Shuttle as they orbit the Earth.
This is rather cool.
So, will the Shuttle land in FLA? or - I hope! - in CA? (We can hear the Shuttle landing at Edwards as it flies overhead making its distinctive Ba-BOOM! sonic boom which hits and bounces off our roofs. Cool - and I'd love to hear it again today.)
The main thing, of course, is for the Shuttle to land - safely!
All Eyes on Home Market in San Diego
All Eyes on Home Market in San Diego - Yahoo! News
About that possible housing bubble. Will it? Wouldn't it? When?
(I rent, but I'd love to see housing costs in general go down around here in SoCal!)
About that possible housing bubble. Will it? Wouldn't it? When?
(I rent, but I'd love to see housing costs in general go down around here in SoCal!)
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Calif. Drug Proposals Spark Huge Campaigns
Calif. Drug Proposals Spark Huge Campaigns - Yahoo! News
Watching this with intense interest. Time for a closer look at that Prop #79. It would be wonderful - not too strong of a word - for me and many others if such a thing were to come to pass.
Maybe I'll make a T-shirt for it...? Buttons? Etc.
Watching this with intense interest. Time for a closer look at that Prop #79. It would be wonderful - not too strong of a word - for me and many others if such a thing were to come to pass.
Maybe I'll make a T-shirt for it...? Buttons? Etc.
Hot, Humid Summer Days Tough on Asthmatics
Hot, Humid Summer Days Tough on Asthmatics - Yahoo! News
Tell me about it! (Cough, cough, rub my eye...)
I want clean air!
Tell me about it! (Cough, cough, rub my eye...)
I want clean air!
U.S. border volunteers on the rise, clashes feared
U.S. border volunteers on the rise, clashes feared - Yahoo! News
Definitely a hot issue around here.
Bottom line: these border and illegal immigration issues need to be resolved, and before there is violence.
Definitely a hot issue around here.
Bottom line: these border and illegal immigration issues need to be resolved, and before there is violence.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Cows called major California polluters
United Press International�-�The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Is this B.S., or not?
An odd report. And all along we've been thinking it's all those bleeping freeways.
Is this B.S., or not?
An odd report. And all along we've been thinking it's all those bleeping freeways.
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