Dave does it again… This time breaking down the reasons people give for not voting, complete with Tipping Points. (And he gives a great comparison to the reasons that people give for not exercising.) I used to be guilty of using reasons 1 through 6 as rationalization not to vote. Thankfully I overcame that about… Continue reading Why People Don’t Vote
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The Boondocks Clowns Kobe Again
Glenn’s Blogging Epiphany
If you’re not reading Glenn’s blog, Hi, I’m Black, you’re missing some great stuff. He’s been on a roll of late & I’ve been meaning to link to several of his posts. But since I’ve been slacking off of late I haven’t had a chance to do so. Today he chimes in with his Blog… Continue reading Glenn’s Blogging Epiphany
Patch Your Windoze!
Right on schedule, Microsoft has issued another critical update to patch a virus vulnerability in Windows. They say this is similar to the Blaster virus, so it may be wise to patch your systems ASAP. You can get the patch from windowsupdate.microsoft.com. On related note, there’s still talk about that previous virus having contributed to… Continue reading Patch Your Windoze!
I’ve Started Yet Another Weblog
As if I wasn’t stretched thin enough already, I’ve started another weblog. I mentioned the other day that I started a new business venture. I thought it would be a good idea to document my experiences in that venture so naturally a new blog had to be born. Feel free to check it out if… Continue reading I’ve Started Yet Another Weblog
Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy…
I’m surprised this took so long: This morning at 10 (West Coast time) a coalition of black organizations are stepping up to the task. Led by activist Najee Ali, the coalition is set to launch a national boycott against the energy drink and the stores that carry it. “Nelly is selling out because he only… Continue reading Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy…
Multi-Colored U.S. Currency Almost Here
I posted about this back in May, but since the new money is almost a reality I thought I’d post about it again. And now I have a bigger picture. 🙂 The first of America’s greenbacks to be colorized — the $20 note sporting splashes of peach, blue and yellow — will start appearing next… Continue reading Multi-Colored U.S. Currency Almost Here
Huey Doesn’t Play Nice With His George W. Bush Doll
I’m shocked and appalled! 😉
Could a (Vinyl) Record Store Succeed?
Prompted by a question about technology obsolescence in one of his courses, Jon puts some thought to how a vinyl record shop could succeed. He grudgingly comes to the conclusion that the market for vinyl is bleak. Sadly, I have to agree. I’ve prided myself on being ‘strictly digital’ for many years now, but I… Continue reading Could a (Vinyl) Record Store Succeed?
Turn Your ‘My Yahoo!’ Into a RSS Reader
Yahoo! does it again… You can now add blogs or anything with an RSS feed to your My Yahoo! page. (via Anil’s Daily Links)