Saturday, November 17, 2007
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "Clarence Darrow 11/16/2007 5:00:00 PM [rss@quotationspage.com (Quotes of the Day)] 'When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it.'"
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NewsGator Online: "'Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong.'"
ABC News: Katrina: Worst Forest Slam in U.S. History
ABC News: Katrina: Worst Forest Slam in U.S. History: "'More than 10 times the size, for example, of what was affected by the California wildfires recently. So this is a huge event.'"
A new place to SOUND OFF about what is happening about the forest clearing around us..
The BLM has an interactive map that you are allowed to voice your opinion on how the land should be used surrounding our community. In January they will take those ideas and formulate how they are going to make law to protect the land.
Now is your chance... Get'er done!
Here is the link:
http://www.daylightdecisions.com/wopro/PrincipalFramedPage.aspx?PAGECODE=MAP_EXPLORER
The BLM has an interactive map that you are allowed to voice your opinion on how the land should be used surrounding our community. In January they will take those ideas and formulate how they are going to make law to protect the land.
Now is your chance... Get'er done!
Here is the link:
http://www.daylightdecisions.com/wopro/PrincipalFramedPage.aspx?PAGECODE=MAP_EXPLORER
Friday, November 16, 2007
Scientists build robotic bugs that infiltrate, influence cockroach society
Scientists build robotic bugs that infiltrate, influence cockroach society: "Tiny robots programmed to act like cockroaches were able to blend into roach society, according to researchers studying the collective behaviour of insects. Cockroaches tend to self-organize into leaderless groups, seeming to reach consensus on where to rest together."
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "King Farouk of Egypt 11/15/2007 5:00:00 PM [rss@quotationspage.com (Quotes of the Day)] 'The whole world is in revolt. Soon there will be only five Kings left--the King of England, the King of Spades, The King of Clubs, the King of Hearts, and the King of Diamonds.'"
Video: Earthquake Rocks Chile
What wiil it be like?
Video: Earthquake Rocks Chile: "November 15, 2007— Residents were recovering from a major earthquake that knocked down houses and electrical wires this week in northern Chile. At least two were killed. "
Video: Earthquake Rocks Chile: "November 15, 2007— Residents were recovering from a major earthquake that knocked down houses and electrical wires this week in northern Chile. At least two were killed. "
SUE WILSON RECOUNTS A @ THE 101 TRAFFIC LIGHT
Sue Wilson called today to warn the park about what might have been her last few moments on Earth.
Sue was on her way to work and after leaving the park came to a halt at the traffic light at 101 where she planned to make a left turn and head south to work. Then, a premonition that something was amiss when the light signaled green for her to execute her left turn on to 101. She waited and looked to the North where she saw a large semi-truck obviously not going to stop for the light. She remained at a stop as the huge truck blew through the red light and a car as well because he was following the truck to closely to see the red traffic light. The truck most likely was doing 45mph or better. Let your imagination see what would have happened.. Try to pause as the light turns green and have a look at the on coming traffic... The extra care may let you live to be a really Senior citizen.
Sue said she followed the truck to the Agate Beach turn off where she believes it was delivering lumber to that construction project that has been going on for about year...
Good advice... Hope you have your attention here and take it.
Sue was on her way to work and after leaving the park came to a halt at the traffic light at 101 where she planned to make a left turn and head south to work. Then, a premonition that something was amiss when the light signaled green for her to execute her left turn on to 101. She waited and looked to the North where she saw a large semi-truck obviously not going to stop for the light. She remained at a stop as the huge truck blew through the red light and a car as well because he was following the truck to closely to see the red traffic light. The truck most likely was doing 45mph or better. Let your imagination see what would have happened.. Try to pause as the light turns green and have a look at the on coming traffic... The extra care may let you live to be a really Senior citizen.
Sue said she followed the truck to the Agate Beach turn off where she believes it was delivering lumber to that construction project that has been going on for about year...
Good advice... Hope you have your attention here and take it.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Vinegar as wonder substance - Boing Boing
Vinegar as wonder substance - Boing Boing: "Sample recommendations: Make creamy scrambled eggs: as eggs thicken when scrambling, add a tablespoon of vinegar for every two eggs. Rub vinegar on the cut end of uncooked ham to prevent mold. Add a tsp. of vinegar and sugar to correct a too-salty taste (in any recipe). Pour a dash of white vinegar on a cloth and lay it over a burn, including sunburn. Try vinegar ice cubes to clean and deodorize a garbage disposal. Pour a cup of vinegar into the dishwasher and run the empty machine through the whole cycle to get rid of soap buildup and odors."
What to Call Elsewherians and why - CNN.com
What to Call Elsewherians and why - CNN.com: "(Mental Floss) -- While the meanings of monikers like Ethiopian, Hobokenite, and Earthling aren't hard to suss out, it's a little tougher to guess where to find a Moonraker or a Zonie. And why the heck are Oklahomans called 'Sooners,' anyway? 1. Moonraker So, how'd the residents of Wiltshire, England, end up with this fancy nickname? Legend has it that around 1787, some brandy smugglers were on the run from the Five-0, so they dumped their booze in a pond. They narrowly escaped, but were later caught fishing for their brandy. When the cops asked them what they were doing, the creative bootleggers played dumb -- pointing to the moon's reflection and claiming (in all seriousness) they were fishing for cheese. Apparently, the police bought it, and the name 'Moonraker' stuck. 2. Zonie"
BBC NEWS | Health | Paralysed man's mind is 'read'
BBC NEWS | Health | Paralysed man's mind is 'read': "Electrodes have been implanted in the brain of Eric Ramsay, who has been 'locked in' - conscious but paralysed - since a car crash eight years ago. These have been recording pulses in areas of the brain involved in speech. Now, New Scientist magazine reports, they are to use the signals he generates to drive speech software. Although the data is still being analysed, researchers at Boston University believe they can correctly identify the sound Mr Ramsay's brain is imagining some 80% of the time."
FEMA's fishy excuse belies reform claims- al.com
FEMA's fishy excuse belies reform claims- al.com: "WELCOME TO FEMA's fish tank, where bureaucracy is biting. From the folks who brought you the fake news conference during the California wildfires, trailers with formaldehyde and more examples of waste, fraud and abuse of your money than we can keep up with, comes a whopper of a fish story that is all too true. FEMA, it seems, would rather have paid $600,000 to replace the fish and assorted other sea creatures who died at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina than reimburse the aquarium for the less-than-$100,000 cost of the fishing trips staffers took to catch all new stock."
Newport Boat Parade Will Light the Night December 1st - Salem-News.Com
Newport Boat Parade Will Light the Night December 1st - Salem-News.Com: "Newport’s Yaquina Bay will get festive in a particularly spectacular way in early December as about a couple dozen boats take to the water gussied up in a variety of lights – all for the charity event known as the 14th Annual Lighted Boat Parade. On December 1st from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, local lighted boats will make a large loop around the bay, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero Resort and back, showing off a variety of colorful designs."
Newport Makes a Splash for Oregon's Whale Watch Week
Newport Makes a Splash for Oregon's Whale Watch Week: "Something like 18,000 whales are going to put on a show at the end of December – and Newport, Oregon will be in the middle of it all. This year’s Winter Whale Watch happens the week after Christmas, from December 26 to January 1. It’s a week when both gray whales and the people who love them are on the move, with a large helping of visitors flocking to the Newport area because it has the largest number of whale watching sites on the Oregon coast. It also has two aquarium centers packed with whale information and just under ten charter boat businesses that allow unforgettable close encounters."
NASA tests lunar habitat in extreme Antarctic environment_English_Xinhua
NASA tests lunar habitat in extreme Antarctic environment_English_Xinhua: "NASA is sending a prototype inflatable habitat to Antarctica to see how it stands up during a year of use, said an official with the space agency. 'Testing the inflatable habitat in one of the harshest, most remote sites on Earth gives us the opportunity to see what it would be like to use for lunar exploration,' said Paul Lockhart, director of Constellation Systems of NASA."
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
BASED ON THE EARTHQUAKE LOCATION - MAGNITUDE AND HISTORIC TSUNAMI
RECORDS A DAMAGING TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED ALONG
THE CALIFORNIA/ OREGON/ WASHINGTON/ BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA
COASTS. SOME OF THESE AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE NON-DAMAGING SEA
LEVEL CHANGES. AT COASTAL LOCATIONS WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED
STRONG GROUND SHAKING LOCAL TSUNAMIS ARE POSSIBLE DUE
TO UNDERWATER LANDSLIDES.
AT 741 AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON NOVEMBER 14 AN EARTHQUAKE WITH
PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 7.7 OCCURRED
IN NORTHERN CHILE.
MESSAGES WILL CONTINUE TO BE ISSUED HOURLY BY THE WCATWC
UNTIL THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER ISSUES A CANCELLATION OR
FINAL MESSAGE. SEE THE WEB SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV FOR BASIC
TSUNAMI INFORMATION - SAFETY RULES AND TSUNAMI TRAVEL TIMES.
RECORDS A DAMAGING TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED ALONG
THE CALIFORNIA/ OREGON/ WASHINGTON/ BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA
COASTS. SOME OF THESE AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE NON-DAMAGING SEA
LEVEL CHANGES. AT COASTAL LOCATIONS WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED
STRONG GROUND SHAKING LOCAL TSUNAMIS ARE POSSIBLE DUE
TO UNDERWATER LANDSLIDES.
AT 741 AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON NOVEMBER 14 AN EARTHQUAKE WITH
PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 7.7 OCCURRED
IN NORTHERN CHILE.
MESSAGES WILL CONTINUE TO BE ISSUED HOURLY BY THE WCATWC
UNTIL THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER ISSUES A CANCELLATION OR
FINAL MESSAGE. SEE THE WEB SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV FOR BASIC
TSUNAMI INFORMATION - SAFETY RULES AND TSUNAMI TRAVEL TIMES.
Storm trips Seaside tsunami siren, residents scurry to safety | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | Local & Regional
Storm trips Seaside tsunami siren, residents scurry to safety | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | Local & Regional: "SEASIDE, Ore. - Stormy weather on Monday had emergency crews busy with downed trees and power outages, but officials in Seaside had a different problem. The powerful storm somehow triggered the city's tsunami warning siren, sending residents and tourists fleeing to higher ground. The siren began wailing at about 8 a.m., just as strong winds were raking the coast. The city fire marshal made the rounds assuring people it was false alarm. "
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Rogue Brewery will have a Fundraiser for CERT
Tomorrow: Wednesday, November 14th 2007, from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pmWhere: Rogue Brewery, South Beach Marina
How Much: $15.00 Adults. $10.00 Children under 12 years
What: Buffet dinner
Rogue Brewery is giving CERT 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser.
Let's make it a great turnout!
Tell your friends, or better still, come along and bring your friends!!
Best Picture Nominees -- For HDTV, That Is, David Gregg Reveals His Faves; Has Tips On Upcoming Switch To All-Digital Broadcasts - CBS News
Best Picture Nominees -- For HDTV, That Is, David Gregg Reveals His Faves; Has Tips On Upcoming Switch To All-Digital Broadcasts - CBS News: "He also discussed the federally-mandated switch from analog to digital over-the-air broadcasts, slated to happen in February 2009. If you have an old, analog TV, one that runs on rabbit ears or another type of antenna, the switch will affect you. It doesn't affect TVs that get their programming from cable, phone companies, or satellite. "
Rands In Repose: The Nerd Handbook
Rands In Repose: The Nerd Handbook: "First, a majority of the folks on the planet either have no idea how a computer works or they look at it and think “it’s magic”. Nerds know how a computer works. They intimately know how a computer works. When you ask a nerd, “When I click this, it takes awhile for the thing to show up. Do you know what’s wrong?” they know what’s wrong. A nerd has a mental model of the hardware and the software in his head. While the rest of the world sees magic, your nerd knows how the magic works, he knows the magic is a long series of ones and zeros moving across your screen with impressive speed, and he knows how to make those bits move faster. "
BBC NEWS | Americas | Call for US to re-open UFO file
BBC NEWS | Americas | Call for US to re-open UFO file: "A group of former pilots and government officials has called on the US government to re-open an investigation into claims of UFO sightings. Project Blue Book, run by the US Air Force, was stopped in the late 1960s. The group, which includes former military officers from seven countries, all say they have seen a UFO or have conducted research into the phenomenon."
Monday, November 12, 2007
an email from Larry Henson:
Wednesday Nov 14 is David's last offical day of work, so thought it would be nice to have a "Thank You David" drop in time for everyone wanting to let him know how much is appreciated his work, love and devotion to the LVH lifestyle. So anyone wanting to say thanks for the great job and best wishes for the future can drop in the Community Center anytime from 2PM to 3PM or so Wednesday Nov 14, 2007. Just in case anyone asks David really likes sweets. Thanks lh
David Guiher
Wednesday Nov 14 is David's last offical day of work, so thought it would be nice to have a "Thank You David" drop in time for everyone wanting to let him know how much is appreciated his work, love and devotion to the LVH lifestyle. So anyone wanting to say thanks for the great job and best wishes for the future can drop in the Community Center anytime from 2PM to 3PM or so Wednesday Nov 14, 2007. Just in case anyone asks David really likes sweets. Thanks lh
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "'Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.'"
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "'Those who agree with us may not be right, but we admire their astuteness.'"
Sunday, November 11, 2007
CERT team members
You can take the final exam on line and receive a certificate for doing it from FEMA.
Follow this link:
https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/CRT0620170.htm
You can take the final exam on line and receive a certificate for doing it from FEMA.
Follow this link:
https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/CRT0620170.htm
NASA’S Luxury, At Your Expense, Extravagant Awards Ceremonies And Posh Hotels, Funded By Tax Dollars - CBS News
NASA’S Luxury, At Your Expense, Extravagant Awards Ceremonies And Posh Hotels, Funded By Tax Dollars - CBS News: "What is the cost? Counting the reception ($64,000), dinner ($35,000), awards ($28,000), ground transportation (tour: $7,700; launch: $20,200), airfare ($105,000), hotel and food ($135,000 together), you’re talking $400,000 to $500,000. If you think that's pricey, consider this: the NASA holds its big awards every time there's a shuttle launch. December's extravaganza will be the third one in 2007. Honoring all those people is costing you about $4 million a year. If they'd have half as much money to honor people, would they be able to do it? “If we were told that we had to reduce it I think we would reduce the number of honorees rather than trying to go to a poor place or a place that doesn’t have good service,” O’Connor said. No risk of that anytime soon. All systems are go for NASA's December conference at a luxury Orlando hotel. "
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "'Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half the time.'"
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "'A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.'"
NewsGator Online
NewsGator Online: "Ellen DeGeneres 11/10/2007 5:00:00 PM [rss@quotationspage.com (Quotes of the Day)] 'In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.'"
The Truth About Oregon Coast Winter Weather
The Truth About Oregon Coast Winter Weather: "Oregon Coast) – In between the major storms, the days of thrashing wind, and the gloom of grey skies and goopy slorp, there’s a real Oregon coast. The shocker in Oregon’s tourism industry is that winter on the coast isn’t all it seems, even with its notoriously crazed winter. There are at least a few fairly nice days in between the stormy squalls and near-gale force winds. Weather statistics bring out the truth, and it’s stranger than fiction."
Those Trippy 'Magic Rock' Beaches of the Oregon Coast
Those Trippy 'Magic Rock' Beaches of the Oregon Coast: "(Oregon Coast) – It mostly happens on the north Oregon coast: a weird delight for tourists and locals alike. It's called 'magic rocks,' and it's a puzzling, esoteric noise created by stones moving and crackling in the tide."
Questions and Answers: Views From Veterans - Home Fires - Veterans - Iraq - Opinion - New York Times Blog
Questions and Answers: Views From Veterans - Home Fires - Veterans - Iraq - Opinion - New York Times Blog: "It appears that many people absolutely do not care about anything else except that your opinions align with their personal preferences and opinions. For example, in a tongue-in-cheek piece I wrote about cheerleading on my personal blog, one gentleman replied “Now I see why they call you Jarheads. Why don’t you write about Jarheads?” All he cares to learn about me is that I poke fun at cheerleading, and because his daughter is a cheerleader he thinks I am a dumb marine who should stick to writing about dumb marines. I see the same situation amplified when writing about politics. Some people believe that if you don’t agree with them then you are in idiot — end of story. Unfortunately, this vocal minority is the most likely group to comment on blogs. Continued blogging has taught me to try to ignore this sad state of affairs, and accept it as fact, even thought I admit that sometimes it discourages me from writing at all."
JAWS� for Windows� Overview
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Emergency declared in Bay Area oil spill - Environment- msnbc.com
Emergency declared in Bay Area oil spill - Environment- msnbc.com: "SAN FRANCISCO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday declared a state of emergency in the San Francisco Bay area, where hundreds of workers have been trying to contain a 58,000-gallon oil spill that has coated beaches and birds for miles along scenic coastline."
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Indonesian Volcano Roaring to Life
Indonesian Volcano Roaring to Life: "That blast was heard as far away as 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) and choked the atmosphere with ash and dust, altering weather patterns for years. Some 36,000 people were killed in the eruptions and ensuing tsunamis. Now the 985-foot (300-meter) peak growing from the ocean where Krakatau once stood is erupting, one of several Indonesian volcanoes that have roared to life in recent weeks."
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Enjoy a refreshing ham soda - CNN.com
Enjoy a refreshing ham soda - CNN.com: "The Christmas pack will feature such flavors as Sugar Plum, Christmas Tree, Egg Nog and Christmas Ham. The Hanukkah pack will have Jelly Doughnut, Apple Sauce, Chocolate Coins and Latkes sodas. 'As always, both packs are kosher and contain zero caffeine,' Jones said in a statement."
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.HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT
FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON FOR THE SO. WA.NORTH & CNTL OR COAST.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON.
A STRONG PACIFIC STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO THE
SOUTH WA.NORTH & CNTL OR COAST ON MONDAY. THE
STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO 70 MPH OCCURRING ALONG THE BEACHES & HEADLANDS.WHILE COASTAL
COMMUNITIES MAY SEE GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH.
AT THIS TIME THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR DURING THE
MORNING HRS ON MONDAY. HOWEVER DUE TO VARIATIONS IN COMPUTER MODEL
FORECASTS.THE STRENGTH.ONSET & END OF STRONG WINDS MAY
CHANGE.
A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A
HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH.OR
GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE
LATEST FORECASTS FOR POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF A HIGH WIND WARNING.
FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON FOR THE SO. WA.NORTH & CNTL OR COAST.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON.
A STRONG PACIFIC STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING STRONG WINDS TO THE
SOUTH WA.NORTH & CNTL OR COAST ON MONDAY. THE
STORM IS EXPECTED TO BRING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO 70 MPH OCCURRING ALONG THE BEACHES & HEADLANDS.WHILE COASTAL
COMMUNITIES MAY SEE GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH.
AT THIS TIME THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR DURING THE
MORNING HRS ON MONDAY. HOWEVER DUE TO VARIATIONS IN COMPUTER MODEL
FORECASTS.THE STRENGTH.ONSET & END OF STRONG WINDS MAY
CHANGE.
A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A
HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH.OR
GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE
LATEST FORECASTS FOR POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF A HIGH WIND WARNING.
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