On the 4th NASA crashed Deep Impact into a comet (size reference they give is a washing machine) and here is an article about their conclusions. NASA hope is "by engaging people's imagination in space missions, which literally open new worlds before our eyes, appreciation and knowledge of the sciences are strengthened and enhanced". This makes me think of the intro to one of the Star Trek show Next Generation (the captains whole speech at the beginning).
Here's an interesting health article. No comment on this one.
A step in the right direction (and majorly over due step if you ask me).
I'm not from Michigan, I just live there (and under protest too).
British scientists find a 40,000-year-old human footprints in central Mexico. Wow.
This is a funny comic I thought you might enjoy. It is actually part of a longer story line that starts here.
Well, that's all I have to talk about. Now I have to get back to my project and my take-home exam...
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Monday, July 4, 2005
Fireworks and Storms
"Nobody got hurt at the Boston tea party. The only people who got hurt were some fancy boys who didn't have anything to wash down their crumpets with. We jumped out from behind bushes while the British came down the road in their bright red jackets but never has a war been so courteously declared. It was some parchment with caligraphy and your highness we beseach you on this day in Philadelphia to bite me if you please." - Sam Seaborn (The West Wing)
Happy 4th of July! At this moment I am looking out the window and I realize it is going to storm. I am really glad my parents decided to set off the fireworks last night instead of today. The decision had been based on the fact that on Tuesday my father has to be to work early and I have to get up in the morning to get back to school. I have been enjoying the extended weekend and the cake my mother made (in a sand castle shape). My family isn't really big on celebrating the holiday. I think that's because my grandmother's birthday falls on 4th of July so we are more celebrating her birthday. Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts (and take home exams) we didn't make it down to Kentucky. How did we celebrate you ask? We went to eat. (Yes, I am one weird duck).
The 4th of July really does get you thinking doesn't it? Back in the 1770's people were fighting the British so that the United States could be formed (OK, so they had a different name at the time but you get my point). They were fighting for our rights - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and other freedoms. Ever wonder what the founders of our country would think of it today? Would they be impressed? Or would they wonder what happened to the set up they spent so much time on?
I honestly don't know what they would think.
For More Reading: Celebrating Independence Day in the United States and History of Independence Day
Happy 4th of July! At this moment I am looking out the window and I realize it is going to storm. I am really glad my parents decided to set off the fireworks last night instead of today. The decision had been based on the fact that on Tuesday my father has to be to work early and I have to get up in the morning to get back to school. I have been enjoying the extended weekend and the cake my mother made (in a sand castle shape). My family isn't really big on celebrating the holiday. I think that's because my grandmother's birthday falls on 4th of July so we are more celebrating her birthday. Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts (and take home exams) we didn't make it down to Kentucky. How did we celebrate you ask? We went to eat. (Yes, I am one weird duck).
The 4th of July really does get you thinking doesn't it? Back in the 1770's people were fighting the British so that the United States could be formed (OK, so they had a different name at the time but you get my point). They were fighting for our rights - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and other freedoms. Ever wonder what the founders of our country would think of it today? Would they be impressed? Or would they wonder what happened to the set up they spent so much time on?
I honestly don't know what they would think.
For More Reading: Celebrating Independence Day in the United States and History of Independence Day
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Happy Weekend!
"This is the vault. Or as some of us like to call it: The Freak Show." - Dr. Okun (Independence Day)
Happy Weekend! This is going to sound weird, but I like this time of year. Did you just ask why? Well, in Michigan Ford planets are on shut down for a couple of weeks. Therefore, most of Michigan aren't home. You can totally tell when you go to the mall or resturants. Plus, with this being 4th of July weekend everyone is up north. Just between you and me, I never understood the Michigan obsession with visiting or having a shack up north but hey if it makes these people happy who am I to critize. OK, so you can buy really good fudge up there, but there are lots of places to get fudge that are much closer.
Weekend News you might be interested in:
Google has decided to share it's map technology with other web developers. "Google's technology is free to any Web site that uses it for applications offered free to consumers". Ducky.
An interesting article in USA Today by Andrew Kantor about the Grokster decision by the Supreme Court.
"Japanese sets new mathematics record for reciting 'pi'".
Late breaking science news: How Ice Melts - no I am not kidding.
Lost and Found: New Da Vinci Sketch's were found underneath some of his other work.
Happy Weekend! This is going to sound weird, but I like this time of year. Did you just ask why? Well, in Michigan Ford planets are on shut down for a couple of weeks. Therefore, most of Michigan aren't home. You can totally tell when you go to the mall or resturants. Plus, with this being 4th of July weekend everyone is up north. Just between you and me, I never understood the Michigan obsession with visiting or having a shack up north but hey if it makes these people happy who am I to critize. OK, so you can buy really good fudge up there, but there are lots of places to get fudge that are much closer.
Weekend News you might be interested in:
Google has decided to share it's map technology with other web developers. "Google's technology is free to any Web site that uses it for applications offered free to consumers". Ducky.
An interesting article in USA Today by Andrew Kantor about the Grokster decision by the Supreme Court.
"Japanese sets new mathematics record for reciting 'pi'".
Late breaking science news: How Ice Melts - no I am not kidding.
Lost and Found: New Da Vinci Sketch's were found underneath some of his other work.
Friday, July 1, 2005
Wonderful World of Shoes
"Courage is the power to let go of the familiar." - Raymond Lindquist (author)
Today being the first day of my four day weekend I decided to take a little time off from my homework (take-home exam) and do a little shopping. I bought two pairs of shoes (black) and a skirt (black). I got one pair of flat shoes and one with a very short heal. The shoes were more than 50% off - so it was a "fab" deal. The shoes of course can be worn with the skirt. While I was wondering around the store I realized how much 60's stuff was coming out. Of course, I also noticed that sweaters are going to be "in" this year - yippee. As many of you know I wear a lot of sweaters.
Well, enough about my little shopping trip. Lets see what you might find that interests you:
Final frontier news: Discovery is going to be launched on July 13th. Good news for space fans: you can watch NASA’s Deep Impact crash into a comet (July3-4) via the web.
Microsoft and IBM news: Microsoft owes IBM $775 Million in their antitrust settlement.
Lost a frog or a snail? They have found some. Speaking of nature, hedgehogs don't like gardens that aren't haphazard.
This is a unique way to get people to read more. Also, this article is so funny I just had to post a link to it.
Today being the first day of my four day weekend I decided to take a little time off from my homework (take-home exam) and do a little shopping. I bought two pairs of shoes (black) and a skirt (black). I got one pair of flat shoes and one with a very short heal. The shoes were more than 50% off - so it was a "fab" deal. The shoes of course can be worn with the skirt. While I was wondering around the store I realized how much 60's stuff was coming out. Of course, I also noticed that sweaters are going to be "in" this year - yippee. As many of you know I wear a lot of sweaters.
Well, enough about my little shopping trip. Lets see what you might find that interests you:
Final frontier news: Discovery is going to be launched on July 13th. Good news for space fans: you can watch NASA’s Deep Impact crash into a comet (July3-4) via the web.
Microsoft and IBM news: Microsoft owes IBM $775 Million in their antitrust settlement.
Lost a frog or a snail? They have found some. Speaking of nature, hedgehogs don't like gardens that aren't haphazard.
This is a unique way to get people to read more. Also, this article is so funny I just had to post a link to it.
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