Article: Something New From Garmin?

Something New From Garmin?
http://www.cachemania.com/garmin-nevada-neural-implant/rants/2010/11/

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Article: New oyster farming technique increases productivity, offers entrepreneurial opportunities

New oyster farming technique increases productivity, offers entrepreneurial opportunities
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101122092539.htm

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Article: Brain cells called pericytes become a player in Alzheimer's, other diseases

Brain cells called pericytes become a player in Alzheimer's, other diseases
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117104506.htm

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Weird Al - You Don't Love Me Anymore

Typical Weird Al. I love it!

Benchmarking – What is Benchmarking

Benchmarking – What is Benchmarking

via The Mad Cacher's GeoCaching Blog by admin on 11/26/10

Beginning with my last post "What is Letterboxing" I want to write about some of the hobbies that are related to or directly associated with Geocaching, yet many of us Geocachers don't know a whole lot about.

The next one I'll admit, once again, I knew little about before researching it for this post. What I'm talking about is "Benchmarking." Benchmarking is a hobby created by Groundspeak/Geocaching.com which consists of users finding survey markers which were placed in random locations throughout the U.S. (not by groundspeak or it's members, but by federal organizations) Most seem to be small metal discs in the ground like shown in the image to the left there. But from what I understand they can actually be big towers, churches and other large structures, similar to virtual caches.

I was going to read everything I could find about benchmarking, then try to explain it in layman's terms, but I quickly realized it wouldn't be doing anyone any service being that you can find everything you ever wanted or needed to know about benchmarking at the official Benchmarking page on the Geocaching website.

I've actually come across a few of these benchmarks in the past. I know I saw one the other day within a mile of my home when I was out running, but when I did a search on the Geocaching.com website it didn't show up... the closest is 2 miles away. I'm assuming that's because it's new and the database that Groundspeak uses is from 1999.

Anyway, it actually seems kind of fun to me. I plan on searching for a few in the very near future.

So what about you? Have you found any? Do you enjoy it? I would love to hear your thoughts so leave a comment below.

Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals used to create nanoparticles

See how this relates to Autism.

Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals used to create nanoparticles

via ScienceDaily: Latest Science News on 11/28/10

Scientists have found a method that could replace nearly all of the toxic chemicals required to make gold nanoparticles. The missing ingredient can be found in nearly every kitchen's spice cabinet -- cinnamon.

How to Make Chrismons for Your Christmas Tree

This is a fantastic website that tells how to make Chrismons to hand on your Christmas tree this year. They are easy, inexpensive and very beautiful. This would make a great project for family or youth groups!

http://www.ezartsncrafts.com/index.html

A Guide to Panoramic Photography

This is a great website if you are interested in panoramic photography. It shows how to create panoramic photos, how to display them and a host of interesting topics like various tools, etc...

http://www.panoguide.com/howto/;jsessionid=40924D194C979F45D8D2E1CB9FFA08CC

Prostate cancer clinical stage does not predict recurrence

Check out this website I found at eurekalert.org

Evolution of Dance

This is one of my favorite YouTube Videos of all time!

Balance

Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

Voltaire (1694 - 1778)

Laughter is Great Medicine

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.

Bob Newhart (1929 - )

Institute in Basic Life Principles

Attending a conference of this organization changed my life back in the 1990s. Strange how you know things all your life and one little seminar ties it all together for you - a real "A-Ha!" occasion.

http://iblp.org/iblp/

Left Brain or Right Brain?

Here is a test that will amaze you. Determine if you are a Left Brain or Right Brain person. Also, see what that means.

 

http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/left-brain-v-right-brain-test/story-e6frer4f-1111114604318

 

Lifes Mistakes

You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.

Sam Levenson (1911 - 1980)

Freecycle

Instead of helping to fill up the landfill, be a good neighbor and donate your "stuff" using Freecycle. Or before you buy something new, check to see if a comparable used piece is available for FREE at Frecycle. Check this out.

 

http://www.freecycle.org/

 

 

Games to Improve Your Brain

If your are going to play games, why not improve your brain at the same time? Here is a website that help you do just that.

 

http://www.lumosity.com/

 

 

Rodney Dangerfield Quote

A girl phoned me the other day and said "Come on over, there's nobody home." I went over. Nobody was home.

Rodney Dangerfield (1921 - 2004)

Slow Computer? Speed it up!

For some tips (99 to be exact) for speeding up your ageing computer check the "Help Desk Geek" at this link:

http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-xp-tips/99-ways-to-make-your-computer-blazingly-fast/comment-page-1/

Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

For a great listing of the various causes of cancer and the related risk factors check out this page at the national cancer institute.

 

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention-genetics-causes/causes

Still True After 112 Years!

Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)

Helium - Where Knowledge Rules

Physics Scientists capture antimatter atoms in particle breakthrough

by D. Vogt

In November 2010, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) announced yet another breakthrough: the capture of a number of antihydrogen atoms (a form

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Podcast: Caregiving tips for Alzheimer's disease - MayoClinic.com

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Caregiving Tips for Alzheimers

Do you Agree or Disagree

Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily this is not difficult.

Charlotte Whitton,

Barchart.com's top 100 stocks

This is a great starting place when looking for great stock candidates. the Barchart Top 100.

 

http://www.barchart.com/stocks/signals/top100

Free Photography Tutorials

Here is a great site for digital photography tutorials - and they are all free!

http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm

Skiing for the Average Guy

Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face.

Dave Barry

Sayles Ranch

http://www.saylesranch.com/index.html

This place is unbelieveable! If you are ever in Abeline Texas, you
must stay there. I have seen these dwellings on the inside and they
are indescribable, honestly!

This is not a hotel or a motel. You rent a house that is like the Taj
Mahal of Western art and style. It's like staying in a museum.
Everything is top quality. They ain't cheap but they are worth every
penny just for the comfort and experience.

http://www.saylesranch.com/index.html

USS Moale

This is the ship I was stationed on. One Med cruise, one Caribbean
cruse and a lot of reserve training.
http://www.destroyersonline.com/usndd/dd693/dd693pho.htm

Evan Davis Quote

Someday we'll look back on this moment and plow into a parked car.
~Evan Davis

Weather Channel Founder : Global Warming "Greatest Scam in History"

This is an interesting article on newsbusters about global warming.
John Coleman is not a wacko. He is a respected scientist and founder of
the Weather Channel. Why doesn't the mainstream media pick up on this?
Must not be consistent with their world view or agenda. Here is a link
to the article.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2007/11/07/weather-channel-founder-global-warming-greatest-scam-history

Andy Rooney Quote

Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things
they make it easier to do don't need to be done.
Andy Rooney (1919 - )

Free Internet Radio Station Links

Yes, you can listen to music on your computer in the background while
you are working. This is really cool. And it is free too!

Go here and enjoy: http://www.windowsmedia.com/radioui/home.aspx

Just pick a station and minimize that window, then, keep on working.

Andy Rooney Quote

Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things
they make it easier to do don't need to be done.
Andy Rooney (1919 - )

Free to Read - Online Classic Books

This is a great site for reading the classics - FOR FREE!
The format is HTML (no PDF downloads). These are works
that are in the public domain so there are no copyright
problems if you want to copy and paste passages. Authors
include: Aesop, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Jane Austen,
Lewis Carroll, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Agatha Christie,
James Fenimore Cooper, Stephen Crane, Charles Dickens,
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, George Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson,etc...

http://www.literaturepage.com/authors/

Enjoy!

My Favorite News Source

If you want to get all the news that is not sugar coated by the
traditional media, I suggest the drudge report (
http://drudgereport.com/ ). They don't pick sides, and they have news
that you just don't get on TV or the newspaper.

A brief History of Oil Logging Manufacturers

I worked for Gearhart/Halliburton for 7 years,
Computalog/Precision/Weatherford for about 4years and Welbor for about
3 years. I thought that this post would help those who are not
familiar with the Oil Services Industry and it's pioneers in this
country. Here's the link:
http://www.logwell.com/editorials/mfg_history.html

Photography Contest - ends Dec 30th / 2010

Telling a Story with Images
The Worldwide Photography Gala Awards invite photographers from all
over the world to submit their work to be featured in the book
Storyteller and win B&H gift certificates.

There is no initial entry fee for this competition. Only those series
accepted will pay an entry fee.

SUPERSAVER DEADLINE: October 31st, 8:59pm PST
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: November 30th, 8:59 PST
FINAL DEADLINE: December 30th, 8:59pm PST

Prizes
Best Image of Show (to be featured in the book cover): $ 500 B&H gift
certificate
Runner up (to be featured in the book back cover) $ 300 B&H gift certificate

For more information :
http://www.thegalaawards.net/call-for-entries/storyteller

Temple Grandin's Talk @ TED - GREAT!

I have two autistic grandchildren and this video was really eye opening to me.

Star Date 201032.5 - The blogging begins

I am going to attempt to keep a log of the things that interest me. We'll see how it goes. I hope it is not too boring.