Project Lanai After years of talking about a patio extension, I woke up this morning determined that today was going to be the day (besides, I’m procrastinating about other stuff). So after relaxing in the sun this morning, while I did my yoga-like activities, I built up the momentum to get things started. Did I… Continue reading
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AG says Bye
Well I will say that when I checked my BB this AM after waking up and saw that the AG had resigned, I was kind of surprised. I guess that will teach Jon Stewart for taking a break (remember, Rumsfeld resigned while JS was break last time as well). [CNN | MSNBC | BBC]
GL Surveys
Towleroad reported that Community Marketing, Inc. have released a report detailing the results of an online survey of lesbian and gay adults. CMI reported that, “as an incentive, respondents were offered a chance to win one of four airline vouchers valid for a roundtrip flight in North America.” They conclude by stating that, “this survey… Continue reading
Time and Talent
A few weeks back I found a link on Paul English’s blog to a project that has mapped the FAA flight system, and presents this in a visual format. It tracks planes in the air for one day. My favorite is this one: Amazing.
the Movie
Well we are now safely home and time to reflect on The Simpsons Movie … well that is done! Now I shall preface my comments by stating that I am not as much a fan of The Simpsons as others that I know, and I do not have the innate ability to rattle off lines… Continue reading
front of the queue (or line)
We are off to see The Simpsons Movie tonight, and after enjoying a salad at CPK, we got to the cinema and we got our place in line – at the front. First time ever 🙂 Of course this meant we got to pick the best seats, well Corey did :). The theatre is a… Continue reading
God’s Politics in Dallas
Last night, I dragged Layton down to the Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas to listen to Jim Wallis, the author of God’s Politics. Rev. Wallis was in town as part of the Texas Freedom Network’s 2007 Faith & Freedom Speaker Series. I’ve recently started to read his book, and have found it to be a… Continue reading
Amex Members Project: Donors Choose
American Express is currently donating $1 for any AMEX card holder that signs up for the Members Project. Card members have been able to nominate a charity that will receive up to $5million to bring their idea to life. Currently, there are five finalists, and you can review each of these here. I’d like to… Continue reading
danah visits oz
For those aussie friends of mine who occasionally visit. danah boyd, a phenomenal researcher on youth and their relationship with social networks (among other things), is visiting the land downunder. She will be speaking as part of the Education.au series in Brisbane (August 6) and Melbourne (August 8). Registration details here.