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The American National Debt – Laurie Anderson PSA

The American National Debt – Laurie Anderson PSA

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Here is the next video in the sequence of (promised) Saturday installments of Laurie Anderson‘s private/public service announcements. This one is exponentially more relevant now than it was when she made it. Is anyone but me panicked about what the size of our national debt means for America’s future? [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=YDiEIIdZAqA[/youtube] Notice the amount on the sign of United States public debt. It was approaching four trillion at the time, accruing about $8000 per second. She was concerned. Well, it has…

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Open Minded Blog Award

Open Minded Blog Award

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I am deeply honored to have been awarded an Open Minded Blogger Award by Hell’s Handmaiden. According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, an “Open Mind” is defined as: “A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas.” This award is given to Blogs that demonstrate respect towards others, research and consideration of opposing views, free-flowing conversation with commenters, and an overall spirit of civility and openness. It is time we recognize such commendable behavior on the internet. Open Mind…

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Human Body Hacks

Human Body Hacks

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Tips and tricks for those moments when your body is bugging you. Sinus Congestion? – Relieve sinus pressure by alternately thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. You may look like Felix Unger, but the motion loosens congestion by making the vomer bone rock back and forth. This bone runs from the nasal passages to the mouth. After about 20 seconds, you’ll feel your sinuses start to drain. (Here’s another…

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iPod Nano Babblings

iPod Nano Babblings

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I am totally in love with my new green 4G iPod nano. I love it, totally love it. I only wish that I had gotten the one with more capacity. I am very close to crossing the limit already, and I’m only about halfway through my CD collection. I’ve had to redo a couple of the songs – some of my favorite CDs are a little beat up. Of course, I can keep more on my computer, and just check…

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ITunes Madness

ITunes Madness

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Thanks to my boss, who donated a used computer to me for my birthday, I now have a computer that can handle ITunes. Unfortunately, the CD drive on the computer reads but doesn’t write. I guess I could hook up my old computer, wipe most of the drive, and use it as music backup. Or even harness the CD drive to make a couple of music disks. I have an mpg player, but it plays cds. I’ve finally begun looking…

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BlogMad – hello?

BlogMad – hello?

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What a pain. The BlogMad site has a notice that says it’s registered but “under construction.” I have various links to it throughout my site, and now I don’t know if I should bother yet to take them down or wait a few days to see if the site reappears. How about some sort of announcement, people? Comment if you have any idea what’s going on.