Here’s an e-mail program that got top ranking in the August issue of Consumer Reports. Bloomba is “a next-generation email client built on innovative technologies proven to save you time and money by simplifying and organizing your email experience.” Here are some features (here are the details of these features): Smart Email Search Smart Address… Continue reading Bloomba
Is Race Real?
The NY Times Op-Ed section has an article about race today. It addresses whether race actually exists. Some snippets: “There’s no genetic basis for any kind of rigid ethnic or racial classification at all,” said Bryan Sykes, the Oxford geneticist and author of “The Seven Daughters of Eve.” “I’m always asked is there Greek DNA… Continue reading Is Race Real?
Karl Malone Signs with Lakers
Oh boy, it’s really on now! – Malone makes move, heads to Lakers. Malone showed strong interest in the Lakers from the start of the free-agent negotiations on July 1, to a degree that the Hall of Fame-bound power forward is apparently willing to join the dethroned champions for a mere $1.5 million — a… Continue reading Karl Malone Signs with Lakers
Download Prince’s n.e.w.s.
MSN is selling downloads of Prince’s new ‘n.e.w.s.’ collection. According to MSN: New directions in music from Prince. This collection of xciting instrumentals recorded live at Paisley Park flow from one genre 2 another in a breathtaking 56-minute xperience. Featuring Rhonda Smith, John Blackwell, Renato Neto, Eric Leeds and Prince. Not available in stores. Download… Continue reading Download Prince’s n.e.w.s.
The Red Kitchen
Here’s a very cool blog that I just discovered via Kadyellebee and Yahoo!’s Pick of the Day — The Red Kitchen is a group blog for sharing ‘favorite recipes, kitchen tips, and related links’. The first two recipes I see look damn good: Grilled Salmon with Nectarine Salsa and Grilled Salsa Lime Chicken, not to… Continue reading The Red Kitchen
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
This is just sad! Here’s a must-read article about the shooter in the recent Mississippi factory shooting. I have to say that I’m not the least bit surprised though, given all the madness I’ve been reading about affirmative action on some blogs. (You know who you are!) Here’s the key part of the article: Williams,… Continue reading Can’t We All Just Get Along?
The Web, Independents, and Everything
Here’s an excellent article I just found via MovableBLOG. If you have any interest in web publishing you must read Daring Fireball’s Independent Days article. It covers several topics: Google’s AdSense, the poor design of most corporate web sites, why there’s so much sensationalism in (corporate) online reporting, etc. Here’s but a small sample: The… Continue reading The Web, Independents, and Everything
Americans are Scared Sheep?
Salon takes a look at the psychology of Americans post 9/11. They explore why we’ve been so quick to forgive the ‘untruths’ about IRAQ’s WMD, but not so forgiving with Martha Stewart and President Clinton. Here’s a snippet: Why, then, does Bush get a pass? The answer is that humans are hard-wired to believe their… Continue reading Americans are Scared Sheep?
Lakers get Gary Payton!
Looks like the Lakers have signed Gary Payton. What a great acquisition for them, and it surely will shake up some other teams. The Western Conference playoffs are gonna be incredible next season. People are already calling them the favorite to win it all next year. But I have to wonder how Kobe feels about… Continue reading Lakers get Gary Payton!
This or That? – Summer Potpourri
I’ve been meaning to do some of these things, so here goes… July 8: This-or-That Summer Potpourri 1. Strawberries or blueberries? – Strawberries 2. “Legally Blonde 2” or “Terminator 3”? – Not even close… Terminator 3! 3. Hamburgers or hot dogs? – Call me Wimpy… burgers, preferably from In-N-Out. 4. Boating or hiking? – boating… Continue reading This or That? – Summer Potpourri