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Ma D posted a blog entry
Portrait of Words # 22
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
This seems to be a female pulchritude day!
Image via WikipediaAfter viewing this Vanity Fair slideshow I know better why they style them...
Image via WikipediaAfter viewing this Vanity Fair slideshow I know better why they style them...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
The latest news about sexual misconduct within the Catholic priesthood can only deepen my cynicism about it!
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeGlobal Post publishes this:New questions about Legionaries of ChristA woman claiming...
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeGlobal Post publishes this:New questions about Legionaries of ChristA woman claiming...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Microfiction Monday #7
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Books and libraries are something I care about
Image via CrunchBaseSo I speed read through this essay by Roger Darnton about the future of book in the age of Google Book...
Image via CrunchBaseSo I speed read through this essay by Roger Darnton about the future of book in the age of Google Book...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Then there’s Olivia Judson reminding us about a deadly aspect of evolution by natural selection
Olivia Judson on the influence of science and biology on modern life.TAGS:‘ORIGIN OF SPECIES’,CHARLES...
Olivia Judson on the influence of science and biology on modern life.TAGS:‘ORIGIN OF SPECIES’,CHARLES...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Origin of the Species published 150 years ago, 1859/11/24
On the Origin of Species was published on the 24th of November 1859. This means we are actually celebrating the 150th birthday...
On the Origin of Species was published on the 24th of November 1859. This means we are actually celebrating the 150th birthday...
Blu posted a blog entry
An angel in hell
Today I was asked if I’m in love. People who know my condition don’t put me such questions anymore, probably because they...
Today I was asked if I’m in love. People who know my condition don’t put me such questions anymore, probably because they...
Kaye posted a blog entry
How to Use Business Intelligence Intelligently
Research firm Gartner Inc. has predicted that in two years, more than thirty-five percent of the world's top 5000 companies...
Research firm Gartner Inc. has predicted that in two years, more than thirty-five percent of the world's top 5000 companies...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
It’s never too late to post about really cool thoughts
Image via WikipediaThis is from the NY Times 2009/6/15 or last Bloomsday! What pearls of wisdom from Colum McCann, who is...
Image via WikipediaThis is from the NY Times 2009/6/15 or last Bloomsday! What pearls of wisdom from Colum McCann, who is...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
I relate to this piece about cravings for certain foods
No need to explain what’s going on in this clip from MSNBC’s news site:FeaturePics stockDo you crave...
No need to explain what’s going on in this clip from MSNBC’s news site:FeaturePics stockDo you crave...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
It’s not likely that many readers of history will take much time
Image via Wikipediato think back 65 years to November 1944 when Allied forces seemed to be bogged down in Western Europe...
Image via Wikipediato think back 65 years to November 1944 when Allied forces seemed to be bogged down in Western Europe...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Microfiction Monday #6
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
It smacks of the usual Canadian smugness!
Canada least corrupt in the Americas: ReportBY PETER O’NEIL, CANWEST NEWS EUROPE CORRESPONDENT, CANWEST NEWS...
Canada least corrupt in the Americas: ReportBY PETER O’NEIL, CANWEST NEWS EUROPE CORRESPONDENT, CANWEST NEWS...
meki nudols posted a blog entry
Paramore Live in Manila?
I just got so excited when my friend vanj (thanks dude) text me just now, to let me know that Paramore will have a concert here...
I just got so excited when my friend vanj (thanks dude) text me just now, to let me know that Paramore will have a concert here...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Portrait of Words # 21
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
komski posted a blog entry
Paghihintay
Tatlong buwan, isang linggobago pa man ang layo’y muling magtagpoat ang puwang sa gitna ng iyo at akoay muli pa sanang...
Tatlong buwan, isang linggobago pa man ang layo’y muling magtagpoat ang puwang sa gitna ng iyo at akoay muli pa sanang...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Microfiction Monday #5
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Oprah-isms are frankly disgusting to me!
Image via WikipediaIn TNR Chris Orr reviews the Precious movie that Oprah produced and is milking for more filthy lucre....
Image via WikipediaIn TNR Chris Orr reviews the Precious movie that Oprah produced and is milking for more filthy lucre....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Here is my short term goal in my writers context
Image via WikipediaMy nephew Michael jarred me out of my writers block and I took back up my determination to get my family...
Image via WikipediaMy nephew Michael jarred me out of my writers block and I took back up my determination to get my family...
George Man posted a blog entry
Fly away sun
Once upon a time, there was Candy and Dan. Things were very hot that year. All the wax was melting in the trees. He would climb...
Once upon a time, there was Candy and Dan. Things were very hot that year. All the wax was melting in the trees. He would climb...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
The seemier side of life of proles in Hong Kong
You can feel, smell, and see the seeminess of ordinary living in that paragon of Asian luxury, Hong Kong, in this piece from...
You can feel, smell, and see the seeminess of ordinary living in that paragon of Asian luxury, Hong Kong, in this piece from...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
I like a lot of what Olivia Judson writes
Image via Wikipediawhether it’s about microbiology, insects, carnivores, or today Social Medicine. Here’s a...
Image via Wikipediawhether it’s about microbiology, insects, carnivores, or today Social Medicine. Here’s a...
mistyeiz posted a blog entry
My new exercise regime…
I’m always complaining that I’m fat. I think every woman on this planet thinks that way of themselves. I bet even...
I’m always complaining that I’m fat. I think every woman on this planet thinks that way of themselves. I bet even...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Why did world democracies fail to help the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War 1936-39?
Here’s some pithy historical analysis, which must have resonated for George Orwell!A Call to Arms Oct 16th 2008From...
Here’s some pithy historical analysis, which must have resonated for George Orwell!A Call to Arms Oct 16th 2008From...
peabrain posted a blog entry
~ Mighty Pen
What I really like about having some free time at the office is that, I can do "blog-hopping." Today, I was able to read Rex...
What I really like about having some free time at the office is that, I can do "blog-hopping." Today, I was able to read Rex...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Microfiction Monday #4
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Pics of hideous pollution sites in China
Here’s the link!Go there and dare to be disgusted. I found this on ESWN this morning! ESWN is one of the more effective...
Here’s the link!Go there and dare to be disgusted. I found this on ESWN this morning! ESWN is one of the more effective...
George Man posted a blog entry
Taking risks
RISK(Author unknown)To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.To reach out to others...
RISK(Author unknown)To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.To reach out to others...
mistyeiz posted a blog entry
Just one of those things…
I recently got called back to work on a part time basis for about 5 weeks during the Chrismas holidays at my previous work...
I recently got called back to work on a part time basis for about 5 weeks during the Chrismas holidays at my previous work...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Olivia Judson is a pearl with her insights and essays about science
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeShe really nails it in my mind in this week’s essay and here is the last paragraph...
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeShe really nails it in my mind in this week’s essay and here is the last paragraph...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Maureen Dowd does have a way with snide like use of words
Image via WikipediaHere is an excerpt from this morning’s NY Times columny:I went on to columny, as my pal Bill...
Image via WikipediaHere is an excerpt from this morning’s NY Times columny:I went on to columny, as my pal Bill...
Makoy posted a blog entry
Personality Traits by Blood Type
The other day my friend in the office asked me for my blood type. Apparently, he was checking a post in an Indonesian site...
The other day my friend in the office asked me for my blood type. Apparently, he was checking a post in an Indonesian site...
Makoy posted a blog entry
Life in a Magnet
They say that photos always capture the best moments. That is why a camera is always in the loop whenever there is a special...
They say that photos always capture the best moments. That is why a camera is always in the loop whenever there is a special...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
David Brooks comments skillfully again about an impact of technology
Image via WikipediaHere is the latest excerpt from this morning’s NY Times column:But texting and the...
Image via WikipediaHere is the latest excerpt from this morning’s NY Times column:But texting and the...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Portrait of Words # 20
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
"Dr John" and "Thom" host a Bi-Monthly challenge at "Portrait of Words" that allows you to compose a story with some...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Agassi’s reputation for being above the junk in peril
From this morning’s NY Times Sports section:Gilbert Says Agassi’s Admission Does Not Tarnish His Tennis...
From this morning’s NY Times Sports section:Gilbert Says Agassi’s Admission Does Not Tarnish His Tennis...
George Man posted a blog entry
Word of the day: JFGI
Just Fucking Google it. You say it when somebody asks a stupid question. Dude #1: hey dude, what does JFGI mean?Dude #2:...
Just Fucking Google it. You say it when somebody asks a stupid question. Dude #1: hey dude, what does JFGI mean?Dude #2:...
Ma D posted a blog entry
Microfiction Monday #3
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
Susan over at "Stony River" hosts Microfiction Monday. I thought I'd give it a try and see if I can come up with something....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Here is a practical view about reporting and blogging in Beijing
Image by Camon Alicante via FlickrAccording to Austin Ramzy talking to Jeremy Goldkorn of Danwei.com:AR: I once...
Image by Camon Alicante via FlickrAccording to Austin Ramzy talking to Jeremy Goldkorn of Danwei.com:AR: I once...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
I can hear the groans from Izzy Asper’s grave this morning
even here in Vancouver the very real geographical and demographic antithesis of his Winnipeg.His son Leonard is presiding...
even here in Vancouver the very real geographical and demographic antithesis of his Winnipeg.His son Leonard is presiding...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Two less than satisfying blogging experiences with Typepad
Image via CrunchBaseThis is the second time I have cancelled a Typepad account in the last 12 some months. A few weeks ago...
Image via CrunchBaseThis is the second time I have cancelled a Typepad account in the last 12 some months. A few weeks ago...
robertg69 posted a blog entry
A tough lesson to learn for me!
Image via WikipediaHere is the lede to the article in today’s NY Times:Revelations of a Mere MortalBy JEFFREY D....
Image via WikipediaHere is the lede to the article in today’s NY Times:Revelations of a Mere MortalBy JEFFREY D....
robertg69 posted a blog entry
Serendipitous reading, or something like it
Cover via AmazonI have just finished reading The Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck, which he titled Panzer Commander. In...
Cover via AmazonI have just finished reading The Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck, which he titled Panzer Commander. In...
Caffeinated Traveller posted a blog entry
Tripbase Creative Writing Competition – Gambling on a Holiday
I thought it would be fun to enter a writing competition open to travel bloggers. It’s done through Tripbase and writers...
I thought it would be fun to enter a writing competition open to travel bloggers. It’s done through Tripbase and writers...
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