Who said Hollywood does not have new ideas?  Oh, I guess they don’t or we are heading for a time warp.  Ghostbusters may be coming to a theater near your over the next couple of years. Back in 1984, you were hard pressed to find people that did not know the theme song to Ghostbusters and most of the youth had seen the movie.  If that where not enough, there was a video game put out for the Commodore 64 computer (yeah, those nice little machines you hooked up to your TVs ;) ).  ...

You never know what you will find on the Internet anymore :)  

For some time now, I have been a fairly happy customer to Netflix, mostly because they have quite a number of Christian video resources.  Problem is that, since those are not the recent releases and down lower on demand, often they have to ship out of different distribution centers around the US.  This means that I typically have a 3-10 day cycle on a single DVD.  I upgraded my account a while back to five movies out at a time to compensate so that just about few days I would have a new show. Well, this last week when...

Over the next couple of years, computer interfaces will drastically change from our current model of a monitor and keyboard.  Some might think we will always have the keyboard, but that may not be the case.  Already, in Windows Vista, dictation is quite usable.  Add to this, the new forms of multi-touch graphic user interfaces and things will be finally moving ahead.  Following the link below, you will see lower in the article, a video of coming attractions which will be included in the next version of Windows.  Pretty cool stuff if you have a compatible screen.  I...

I received this in email today and thought I would share.  Some might have already received  an email, but for all of you who have not:     House #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more tha n 20 times...

If you cannot tell from the photo, that is a man poking out of a huge windmill. It is three times as tall as the Statue of Liberty.  Not only is it huge, but is a huge profit to the land owner.  He gets $500 per month for each of the 78 windmills on his property...  That is $39,000 PER month just for letting them use the land.  Not like they will be pulling those out any time soon :) Read all about it here:   http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/23/business/23wind.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

I had a video sent to me in email and tracked down the source of it.  The video was about handling an oil fire on the cook stove.  While I could not find the exact video at the site they do have some interesting ones.   First,  word about what to do with an pan of oil on fire.  Do not throw water on it.  Do not use a fire extinguisher either.  Wet a towel and ring it out then cover the pan and let it cool down.  Do not try to move the pan. Here is...

As is obvious by now, I am a supporter of Mike Huckabee.  Yes, that candidate that everyone has said stands no chance of winning since way back right after he won Iowa.  In a thread in the hannity.com forums: http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=540011 It was pointed out to me in the www.HucksArmy.com forums about the signature of one of the posters in the above thread: Mitt-Mac, paddy-whack, they'll go it alone, this conservative's staying home! :) Let's hope it does not come to that!

This company, www.daz3d.com is has 3D software and 3D models for free.  In a recent post, a person pointed out this picture:   It is amazing how close to life-like 3D modeling is currently reaching!

To be taken seriously, Huckabee needs to come out and announce that he is not seeking a VP slot and that he will not take one if offered.  That would stop the talking heads for continuing to rip him up as only seeking the VP position. Additionally, he really needs to make it clear he is targeting a Brokered Convention so that they get off the spin that he cannot 'win" the delegates. These two things would help defuse most of the negative press that has gone on the last week or so. Probably too late for...

Everywhere you look, you hear about Ronald Reagan and not just the Republican party, but everywhere.  Yes, he accomplished much and set the bar high.  This campaign you hear people comparing the Republican candidates to Reagan.  What I put forth is something where many might not agree, but I feel this year we might have a "Greater than Reagan" running for office.  Yes, I think Huckabee could be a "greater than Reagan" over the long haul, if he is given the chance.  At every turn this man has been torn down and ripped up.  By the Democrats?  No,...

This election season opened my eyes to many facts.  One of the most saddening is there is no on running that believes in protection for our nation of the working class.  Yes, I used the word "protection" and that is a word that should ring throughout every hall of our government! People treat Protectionism as a plague, they run for the hills chanting their mantra  "Global Economy, Global Economy, that is the answer".  They have been drinking the Kool-Aid of globalism again.  The have been deceived into believing with our capitalistic structure that globalism is the answer and it...

Today, I sent an email to a legitimate email address in a reply to the message they sent me.  For some reason my utility called HotMail Popper (smtp/pop3 connector to Hotmail accounts), did not want to send the message, so I sent it using another email account of mine that uses me Mail Enabled mail server.  When the message was sent I received back a message from my Mail Enabled server software saying that the message had been delayed 30 hours and could not deliver the message at this time because "mailwash10.pair.com" could not be contacted at this...

I find it hard to believe adults running for office cannot even keep to their share of time in debates.  While some find it interesting when people overtalk the clock and attack others, I feel it is more of a waste of time and makes them appear like a spoiled child.  It would be wonderful to see a debate where their audio is shot off when the clock runs out.  It would not take long for them to catch on and make sure they can finish in time.  Another issue I have in debates is attack comments.  Romney this year has been...

Priorities have taken over.  I have kept up with both of these, but those two hours have been dropped from my schedule!     

The Times has an long article out today that was quite interesting to read: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/12/magazine/16huckabee.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp More and more comes for Huckabee, but still many of the press think he is a flash in the pan.  Will be nice to see what happens if he gets the nomination.  I know if he does not, there will be no pro-republican vote for me in the next election, I would not vote for any of the others, that is for sure.  I once thought about Romney, but with his latest actions and attacks, I think he has shown the material he is really made of...

Yep, I am a Huckamaniac and have been for some time!  From all that I have heard from him, there is only one choice at this point. I keep up with what is going on in the camp every day.  There have been some attacks, but as popular as he is getting that should be expected. To me, Huckabee is the only one running that acts real.  The rest seem to have that old politics face on and really spend a lot of words saying very little.  For Huckabee though, he seems more down to earth and maybe at times a ltitle...

There is an indirect friend of mine that has battling for years just keeping his daughter alive through medical problems.  I ask you to visit his site and share it with others you know.  It is important, or I would not be making posts about it! http://www.readytogiveup.com/  

Okay, if you have read this blog before you know I am overly opinionated.  But to use a term from Glenn Beck (CNN), “I am a thinker”.  To me it seems obvious how to solve many issues we see in our nation today.  Simple logic answers most issues.  Here is a bit of a recap of what floats around in my mind when I hear any of these topics come up in the world today.  Covered here is Energy (in different forms), health care, the economy, minimum wage, educational systems and welfare.  While this is a large amount of topics,...

It is unreal that in today's world anyone has the power to delist a planet because it does not measure up to their “new” limits.  These people need to get a life and quit wasting peoples time and money on such stupid things! Since it will take millions if not billions of $$$ to change text books and learning materials along with other things, these people who delisted Pluto should have to pay for all those changes out of their pockets.  It is a bunch of people causing problems for NO reason! This reminds of me of the stupid law they enacted...

Someone who use to play Space Invaders used their creativity and made this video clip: http://www.pistolwimp.com/media/48474

Just a few minutes ago, as I walked into my kitchen, I was greeted with the aroma of a fragrant flower called “Evening Stock” (Matthiola longipetala bicornis).  Around four months ago, I planted a few Evening Stock seeds in the inside window box in the kitchen window.  The plant grew rapidly and in no time at all, it began to blossom which releases a lovely scent into the room. The only problem is that the blooms can close up during the day and open at night, so the scent is only available at night (thus “Evening”).  I happen to be a...

Our local newspaper had an article this last week, about a man in the area who some call “Doctor Diesel”.  He wants to share information on how easy it is to run biodiesel along with other alternatives.  While I found the article interesting, I was surprised to hear algae may be a possible replacement to fossil fuels.  We have a large lake here in Klamath Falls Oregon that is full of algae and it has been more of a burden than a blessing.  Even though the type of algae they are researching to use for energy is not the same...

Being a fan of the era of the “Muscle Cars”, it was sad to see the Camaro to fade into the sunset even though I prefer Fords. Well, I can say for sure, I would love to have the new Camaro concept car! This is one hot looking vehicle that brings back memories of those old muscle cars of the past but with a very slick new look. The design team deserves awards for their achievement!  Very fine job!  The should roll it into production without ANY changes! The only thing I can see that could improve the new Camaro is a...

It has been a little while since I lot posted as I have been quite busy trying to get some work done on many of my sites.  In addition to work, we added two new members to our family this last Christmas: And do these boys have energy, I have the wounds to prove it :)  These guys will keep you busy to say the least.  Jerry (on the left) is more of a lap cat and is turning out to be a bit fluffy, while Tom is the one that seems to have the only goal of his life, to destroy...

What do you think, do you plan to purchase a hybrid or electic vehicle in the future? Vote: http://myquickpoll.com/?P=Vote&ID=219   

Today, I was informed about a story on 20/20 about Costco company.  With a quick visit to the 20/20 website, I find the video to watch online and you might want to check it out (or at least the text article): http://abcnews.go.com/2020/ http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Business/story?id=1362779 It was an interesting interview with Costco CEO, Jim Sinegal.  What a pleasure to hear about a company that believes in paying there workers a wage they can live on (unlike Wal-Mart) along with many other positives.  Ones that topped my list: Wage around $17 per hour (triple minimum wage in many parts of the USA) Full medical, dental, vision, life and Rx plans for even...

Too Cool!Need to start a fire and only have a coke can and a chocolate bar?  Here ya go:http://www.trackertrail.com/ survival/fire/cokeandchocolatebar/ Russian Flying Saucer? This boy can carry the weight!http://www.ekip-aviation-concern.com/ If you are a PVR fan (such as Tivo):http://www.pvrblog.com/ Sony to beem computer displays and sound directly into your brain?http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=8105317& src=rss/technologyNews Humor: If you think it is wrong what happened to Terri Shaivo, you might enjoy this!http://crystal.typepad.com/crystalclear/2005/04/shiavo_3.html Cartoon humor: Old West April fools joke http://gregspseudoworld.blogspot.com/2005/03/april-fool.html Chicken Horror Moviehttp://katesworldblog.blogspot.com/2005/03/ joke-of-day.html Take me out tonighthttp://cantkeepquiet.com/?p=276 Justice? New bill take your free weather data away?http://www.betanews.com/article/Bill_Proposes_Ending_Free_Weather_Data/1114178376

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Coming to screens May 19, 2005 is the final Star Wars episode “Revenge of the Sith”.  The trailer looks pretty good from the few clips of the new epsiode it contains.  Time to get ready to stand in line again..  Sure wish I was back in Columbus Ohio for the IMax screen ;) Here is a quick link to the trailer on Tribute.ca: http://www.tribute.ca/...