Saturday, June 21, 2008
iGoogle
The universe is a pretty big space. It's bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So, if it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space, right?
Cheap Gas in Mexico Lures U.S. Motorists : NPR
Cheap Gas in Mexico Lures U.S. Motorists : NPR: "With gas prices now topping $4 a gallon in much of the United States, some are taking advantage of cheap fuel across the border in Mexico. Big pickups with Texas plates are streaming across the border into Mexico to fill up with cheap gas."
On this Day: Japanese Submarine Attacks Oregon / findingDulcinea
On this Day: Japanese Submarine Attacks Oregon / findingDulcinea: "The Japanese were retaliating against America for the Doolittle Raid, a surprise attack by U.S. B-52 bombers on the Japanese mainland only months earlier. The American air raid caused minimal damage but humiliated Japan and bolstered U.S. confidence after Pearl Harbor and a string of U.S. defeats.
The Japanese high command sent submarines to the Pacific Northwest, ordering them to attack naval vessels headed to Alaska. On June 21, one of the subs navigated through a fishing fleet near the Oregon coast, avoiding U.S. minefields off the Columbia River, and then moved in to fire its 5.5-inch deck guns at Fort Stevens."
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The Japanese high command sent submarines to the Pacific Northwest, ordering them to attack naval vessels headed to Alaska. On June 21, one of the subs navigated through a fishing fleet near the Oregon coast, avoiding U.S. minefields off the Columbia River, and then moved in to fire its 5.5-inch deck guns at Fort Stevens."
Friday, June 20, 2008
Study: MPG ratings misleading to average consumer - USATODAY.com
Study: MPG ratings misleading to average consumer - USATODAY.com: "So why does it help to look at gallons per mile instead?
Well, that tells you how much gasoline is used or saved over a given distance, say a year's driving of 10,000 miles.
Gillis calculated that at $4-a-gallon, over 10,000 miles, an improvement from 12 mpg to 13 mpg would save $256. For the owner of a 33 mpg car to save that much, mileage would have to go up to 40 mpg, he said.
Here's how it works.
A couple drives a 25 mpg sedan. They trade it for a 50 mpg hybrid, a 25 mpg improvement.
A family with mom, dad and three kids has a 10 mpg SUV to haul everyone around. They trade it for a 20 mpg station wagon, a 10 mpg improvement.
Sounds like the couple did better, at least in miles per gallon.
But lets look at gallons per miles.
At 25 mpg the couple burned 400 gallons over a year and their new 50 mpg hybrid cuts that to 200 gallons. They save 200 gallons.
At 10 mpg the family's SUV burns 1,000 gallons of gas a year. At 20 mpg the station wagon burns 500 gallons — they save 500 gallons, much better than the couple."
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Well, that tells you how much gasoline is used or saved over a given distance, say a year's driving of 10,000 miles.
Gillis calculated that at $4-a-gallon, over 10,000 miles, an improvement from 12 mpg to 13 mpg would save $256. For the owner of a 33 mpg car to save that much, mileage would have to go up to 40 mpg, he said.
Here's how it works.
A couple drives a 25 mpg sedan. They trade it for a 50 mpg hybrid, a 25 mpg improvement.
A family with mom, dad and three kids has a 10 mpg SUV to haul everyone around. They trade it for a 20 mpg station wagon, a 10 mpg improvement.
Sounds like the couple did better, at least in miles per gallon.
But lets look at gallons per miles.
At 25 mpg the couple burned 400 gallons over a year and their new 50 mpg hybrid cuts that to 200 gallons. They save 200 gallons.
At 10 mpg the family's SUV burns 1,000 gallons of gas a year. At 20 mpg the station wagon burns 500 gallons — they save 500 gallons, much better than the couple."
Expect More Droughts, Heavy Downpours, Excessive Heat, And Intense Hurricanes Due To Global Warming, NOAA
Expect More Droughts, Heavy Downpours, Excessive Heat, And Intense Hurricanes Due To Global Warming, NOAA: "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change previously evaluated extreme weather and climate events on a global basis in this same context. However, there has not been a specific assessment across North America prior to this report.
The report is based on scientific evidence that a warming world will be accompanied by changes in the intensity, duration, frequency, and geographic extent of weather and climate extremes."
Climate Change To Spur Extreme Weather, Storms, Droughts And Floods Will Intensify With Global Warming, Gov't Report Says - CBS News
Climate Change To Spur Extreme Weather, Storms, Droughts And Floods Will Intensify With Global Warming, Gov't Report Says - CBS News: "Events that have seemed relatively rare will become commonplace, said the latest report from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, a joint effort of more than a dozen government agencies.
There has been an increase in the frequency of heavy downpours, especially over northern states, and these are likely to continue in the future, Thomas R. Karl, director of the National Climatic Data Center, said in a briefing."
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Large 'Planet X' may lurk beyond Pluto - USATODAY.com
Large 'Planet X' may lurk beyond Pluto - USATODAY.com: "An icy, unknown world might lurk in the distant reaches of our solar system beyond the orbit of Pluto, according to a new computer model.
The hidden world — thought to be much bigger than Pluto based on the model — could explain unusual features of the Kuiper Belt, a region of space beyond Neptune littered with icy and rocky bodies."
This has political overtones
by ron thomas
Warning...
This has political overtones that will cause some of you great heartburn... This website strives to not be political... I'm violating that rule because I know about oil. I worked for Chevron for 14 years. I have friends that were devastated by ENRON losing great sums of retirement income. As I passed by the Chevron station in Newport and saw the ever changing upward spiral of a gallon of gas at $4.39 yesterday I was angered because of what I know.... and I think you should know too...
Most of you are in the same boat as I am... that is you're retired and on a fixed income... It cost me $67 to fill my gas tank a few days ago.. Last year it was really bad... around $28 to fill up. In Europe gas costs $7 plus a gallon. Some experts, that I have read, say that will be our fate around Christmas this year.
If you choose to listen... then listen real close to the recorded conversation between the two Enron executives...
I'm warning you that you will not like what you hear... So don't listen if you don't want to know what is going on. Or if you don't want to hear political stuff....
Warning...
This has political overtones that will cause some of you great heartburn... This website strives to not be political... I'm violating that rule because I know about oil. I worked for Chevron for 14 years. I have friends that were devastated by ENRON losing great sums of retirement income. As I passed by the Chevron station in Newport and saw the ever changing upward spiral of a gallon of gas at $4.39 yesterday I was angered because of what I know.... and I think you should know too...
Most of you are in the same boat as I am... that is you're retired and on a fixed income... It cost me $67 to fill my gas tank a few days ago.. Last year it was really bad... around $28 to fill up. In Europe gas costs $7 plus a gallon. Some experts, that I have read, say that will be our fate around Christmas this year.
If you choose to listen... then listen real close to the recorded conversation between the two Enron executives...
I'm warning you that you will not like what you hear... So don't listen if you don't want to know what is going on. Or if you don't want to hear political stuff....
Newport News-Times: End is near for Craft Warehouse in Newport
Newport News-Times: End is near for Craft Warehouse in Newport: "The Newport location will immediately begin discounting its entire stock of merchandise, including all store fixtures and furniture. Final liquidation of all merchandise will take place in September. The antique mall located in the lower level of the building is operated by individual vendors and will continue to operate through September, with vendors selling their products at regular prices. The remaining nine Craft Warehouse locations will not be affected by the Newport store closing."
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
When Electric Cars Hit the Fast Lane - TIME
When Electric Cars Hit the Fast Lane - TIME: "Clearly that has changed, and young companies like GEM are taking advantage. GEM, which stands for Global Electric Motorcars, is a Fargo, North Dakota, subsidiary of Chrysler that's been selling small electric vehicles for a decade — or as GEM President Rick Kapser has said, 'back when gas was a $1.25 a gallon.' GEMs may look a bit like golf carts — and they may occasionally be used as golf carts as well — but they are real, street-legal vehicles, drivable on any road with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Their success provides a good window into the growth of the electric car market — unlike Chrysler's other brands, GEM is profitable, selling about 37,000 cars over the past decade, ranging from $7,000 bare-bones 2-seaters to larger, more comfortable vehicles that can cost more than $12,000."
High cost of asphalt affects maintenance on area roads | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal
High cost of asphalt affects maintenance on area roads | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "A year ago, the going rate for hot mixed asphalt was $44 per ton. But the cost to the city now is about $50 per ton, and next month, it will be $56 per ton. Salem uses 8,000 to 10,000 tons of asphalt for roadwork in a typical year, said Mike Gotterba, the city's public works spokesman."
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Mass Extinctions Due to Sea Level Changes, Study Says
Mass Extinctions Due to Sea Level Changes, Study Says: "Since the beginning of life on Earth 3.5 billion years ago, scientists estimate there have been as many as 23 major extinction events.
During the past 540 million years, there have been 5 major mass extinctions, primarily of marine plants and animals. Each time, between 75 and 95 percent of all species vanished. (See a prehistoric time line.)
The idea that sea level changes are associated with these mass-extinction events has been around for almost 60 years, Peters noted, but until now scientists have been unable to quantify the environmental consequences of sea level change."
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During the past 540 million years, there have been 5 major mass extinctions, primarily of marine plants and animals. Each time, between 75 and 95 percent of all species vanished. (See a prehistoric time line.)
The idea that sea level changes are associated with these mass-extinction events has been around for almost 60 years, Peters noted, but until now scientists have been unable to quantify the environmental consequences of sea level change."
Oregon Coast Lodgings Offer Specials, Gas Cards
Oregon Coast Lodgings Offer Specials, Gas Cards: "Exactly how much high gas prices are affecting travel and tourism on the Oregon coast is a little up in the air as yet. It depends on whom you talk to you. Some are reporting drops in business; others are not. One big prediction is that those who normally take long drives through several states won’t be doing that this year, and instead be traveling to the coast. Seaside and Cannon Beach officials say they normally do well in such pinches on the travel budget because they’re close to the metropolitan area of Portland."
Monday, June 16, 2008
BBC NEWS | Business | Honda makes first hydrogen cars
BBC NEWS | Business | Honda makes first hydrogen cars: "The four-seater, called FCX Clarity, runs on electricity produced by combining hydrogen with oxygen, and emits water vapour.
Honda claims the vehicle offers three times better fuel efficiency than a traditional, petrol-powered car.
Honda plans to produce 200 of the cars over the next three years."
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
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"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good."
Friday, June 13, 2008
Information Statement
Information Statement: M 7.0 EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN 2344Z JUN 13: Tsunami NOT expected along US west coast,BC,and AK
New EarthQuakes Now!
Over on the right we have a new Google Earth Gadget that shows the earthquakes as they happen around the world. This is in addition to NOAA posted Earthquakes from the Palmer, Alaska Tsunami Center that will appear right here on the posting part of the blog.
If you left click the map you can drag it around and look world wide. If you click the plus or minus on the chart it gets bigger or smaller. Along the top tool bar you can set the way the map will show up on your computer when you visit this page.
If you left click the map you can drag it around and look world wide. If you click the plus or minus on the chart it gets bigger or smaller. Along the top tool bar you can set the way the map will show up on your computer when you visit this page.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Services for Rod (Coach) McCready...
JUNE 21st, 2:00pm
Kingdom Hall
7025 NE Avery
Newport
Reception afterwards at Longview Hills Clubhouse...
APOD: 2008 June 11 - Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station
APOD: 2008 June 11 - Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station: "What's the world's most complex space robot doing up there? Last week, Dextre was imaged moving atop the Destiny Laboratory Module of the International Space Station (ISS), completing tasks prior to the deployment of Japan's Kibo pressurized science laboratory. Dextre, short for the Canadian-built Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator, has arms three meters in length and can attach power tools as fingers."
Air-powered Go-cart Hits The Track
Air-powered Go-cart Hits The Track: "The students modified a 40-year-old snowmobile engine and ran compressed air through the engine to produce power similar to a gas engine. They attached the engine to a refurbished go-kart using two scuba tanks to house the air. The air is released through a standard scuba fitting with a high-flow regulator. The released air travels through tubing to a ball-valve connected to the foot pedal and throttle. “It operates much like a normal rotary engine,” says Mr. Langille."
JOURNEY OF MANKIND - The Peopling of the World
for John & Mary Spangler
JOURNEY OF MANKIND - The Peopling of the World
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JOURNEY OF MANKIND - The Peopling of the World
Hardin City, Nevada and its lost silver mine - Ghosttowns.com Forums
for Wayde and Barb Dudley
Hardin City, Nevada and its lost silver mine - Ghosttowns.com Forums: "Now here is just a little bit of information about this old ghost town site it was located on North /Eastern edge of the 'Black Rock Desert' and on the western side of the Black Rock Mountain Range, in Northern part of Washoe County. and just east of the old Lassen-Appllegate Emigrant Trail, running North to South to Rabbit Hole Springs on the Wester Pacfic R/R that runs N/E towards Utah"
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Hardin City, Nevada and its lost silver mine - Ghosttowns.com Forums: "Now here is just a little bit of information about this old ghost town site it was located on North /Eastern edge of the 'Black Rock Desert' and on the western side of the Black Rock Mountain Range, in Northern part of Washoe County. and just east of the old Lassen-Appllegate Emigrant Trail, running North to South to Rabbit Hole Springs on the Wester Pacfic R/R that runs N/E towards Utah"
Professor Designs Plasma-propelled Flying Saucer
Professor Designs Plasma-propelled Flying Saucer: "“Of course the risk is huge, but so is the payoff,” he said. “If successful, we will have an aircraft, a saucer and a helicopter all in one embodiment.”
The propulsion system for Roy’s saucer sprouts from his extensive U.S. Air Force-funded plasma actuator research, the results of which have appeared in more than 15 scholarly journals."
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Update Tomato Outbreak - The Emergency Email & Wireless Network .......... www. EmergencyEmail.ORG ........ NewsEmergency.com
Update Tomato Outbreak - The Emergency Email & Wireless Network .......... www. EmergencyEmail.ORG ........ NewsEmergency.com: "June 10, 2008 11:00 PM: The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw, red tomatoes."
Information Statement
Information Statement: M 5.1 085 SE AMCHITKA, AK. 1112Z JUN 11: Tsunami NOT expected
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Local News - Oregon Coast Online Magazine - Coast Impressions
Local News - Oregon Coast Online Magazine - Coast Impressions: "John Reed, the Lincoln County Veterans Services officer was recently told by the assistant director of the VA medical center that there will be several new civilian outpatient clinics throughout the state. John learned that the federally qualified health clinic in Lincoln City had been approached to have a VA physician. This could be put in place as soon January."
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Metal thefts drain farmers' resources | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal
Metal thefts drain farmers' resources | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "The growing number of thefts from irrigation machines have put leaders in law enforcement and agriculture on high alert.
'In the agriculture community, the copper wiring from the irrigation systems has been the prime target over the last few months,' said Marion County Sheriff's Lt. Bob Stai."
'In the agriculture community, the copper wiring from the irrigation systems has been the prime target over the last few months,' said Marion County Sheriff's Lt. Bob Stai."
Military Supercomputer Surpasses Petaflop Milestone - NYTimes.com
Military Supercomputer Surpasses Petaflop Milestone - NYTimes.com: "if all six billion people on earth used hand calculators and performed calculations 24 hours a day and seven days a week, it would take them 46 years to do what the Roadrunner can in one day."
Monday, June 09, 2008
Both the staff and Volunteers of Newport Fire Department wish to extend their condolences to the McCready family, and the Longview Hills family too. This is a great loss to all, Coach was an inspiration and motivator to all he came in contact with. We consider ourselves fortunate and take solace in the fact that we had the opportunity to cross paths with such a warm and caring person.
Toby Cole
Assistant Chief
245 NW 10th St
Newport, OR 97365
With Sympathy
Toby Cole
Assistant Chief
245 NW 10th St
Newport, OR 97365
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
OPB News � Oregon Coast Feels Pinch Of Economic Slowdown
OPB News � Oregon Coast Feels Pinch Of Economic Slowdown: "The Oregon coast has been hit with a double whammy this year.
High gas prices are causing some people to think twice about weekend trips to the shore. And a shutdown of the salmon season has left the fishing industry scrambling. Correspondent Chris Lehman takes us on a journey."
High gas prices are causing some people to think twice about weekend trips to the shore. And a shutdown of the salmon season has left the fishing industry scrambling. Correspondent Chris Lehman takes us on a journey."
Footprints Show 1st Americans Came 25,000 Years Early?
Footprints Show 1st Americans Came 25,000 Years Early?: "The first Americans may have arrived at least 25,000 years earlier than thought, new methods of dating ancient footprints show."
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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"Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking."
Grass roofs for LVH... hmmm
teckron@gmail.com has sent you this story from National Geographic
News. We hope you enjoy it
News. We hope you enjoy it
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080604-faroe-video-ap.html
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Plan for quake 'warning system'
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Plan for quake 'warning system': "Nasa scientists have said they could be on the verge of a breakthrough in their efforts to forecast earthquakes.
Researchers say they have found a close link between electrical disturbances on the edge of our atmosphere and impending quakes on the ground below."
Information Statement
Information Statement: M 5.2 065 N ATKA VILLAGE, AK. 0644Z JUN 5: Tsunami NOT expected
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Information Statement
Information Statement: M 5.2 055 SE ADAK, AK. 0644Z JUN 5: Tsunami NOT expected
How to retire on $12,000 a year - MSN Money
How to retire on $12,000 a year - MSN Money: "An old but often-overlooked strategy can dramatically cut what retirees spend on food, shelter and transportation. (And there could be social benefits in the bargain.)
By Scott Burns"
By Scott Burns"
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Mark Twain
6/2/2008 6:00:00 PM [rss@quotationspage.com (Quotes of the Day)]
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
6/2/2008 6:00:00 PM [rss@quotationspage.com (Quotes of the Day)]
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
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"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."
Personal Health - An Update on Jane E. Brody's Total Knee Replacement Surgery, 3 Years Later - NYTimes.com
Personal Health - An Update on Jane E. Brody's Total Knee Replacement Surgery, 3 Years Later - NYTimes.com: "They recall the columns I wrote in February 2005, three months after having both knees replaced, in which I described the unexpected, prolonged and poorly treated postoperative pain and the surprising length of time before I could resume normal activities.
Some readers may also recall the “one-year later” column relating my return to long walks and ice skating, and the ability to stand for hours without pain. I’m happy to report further improvements."
Some readers may also recall the “one-year later” column relating my return to long walks and ice skating, and the ability to stand for hours without pain. I’m happy to report further improvements."
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
The Ravages of Time on Volunteers
One thing about the community we live in becomes apparent to all residents at Longview Hills.. Over time we all age rapidly from 55 on... We arrive young and vibrant and slowly take on the woes of aging seniors.. Nobody goes unscathed. We see aging in our friends and neighbors and must realize at some point that we are looking into a mirror that shows us our future.
Some of our friends pass away and we go on to the next stage of geriatric infirmity.. We choose to live here because of a variety of reasons but the price is to watch as we all grow older.
There is community and social activity here like nowhere else. We learn or not the satisfaction that comes with serving our community and Newport in general as volunteers... Some would say that volunteering is a waste of time and for those I would say, from my perspective you are behind on the learning curve of life. But who am I to say what one sees as good another sees as a waste of time? The answer is simple we are all on a life learning curve. We can find examples from our life experience to guide us or we can choose to ignore those way signs life has set for us. Simple as that. Go with the flow or row upstream against the current you and I still age regardless. We still get the same infirmities and end up the same in the end.
Now what this is all about is the first group to volunteer for the LVH CERT team is aging... We cannot do what we could when we started... As time marches on younger volunteers with service to our community in mind need to replenish our ranks. At some point those serving now will not be serving anymore. If you have just moved here and would like to take a look at what CERT is about.. You can just come to one of our weekly meetings on Mondays at 10:00AM You don't have to make a commitment to training or anything... There are tons of ways to help and if you don't like what you see just don't come again... Nobody will call and bug you.
We need to rejuvenate and it's your turn now. Hope to see you at the clubhouse on Monday.
Some of our friends pass away and we go on to the next stage of geriatric infirmity.. We choose to live here because of a variety of reasons but the price is to watch as we all grow older.
There is community and social activity here like nowhere else. We learn or not the satisfaction that comes with serving our community and Newport in general as volunteers... Some would say that volunteering is a waste of time and for those I would say, from my perspective you are behind on the learning curve of life. But who am I to say what one sees as good another sees as a waste of time? The answer is simple we are all on a life learning curve. We can find examples from our life experience to guide us or we can choose to ignore those way signs life has set for us. Simple as that. Go with the flow or row upstream against the current you and I still age regardless. We still get the same infirmities and end up the same in the end.
Now what this is all about is the first group to volunteer for the LVH CERT team is aging... We cannot do what we could when we started... As time marches on younger volunteers with service to our community in mind need to replenish our ranks. At some point those serving now will not be serving anymore. If you have just moved here and would like to take a look at what CERT is about.. You can just come to one of our weekly meetings on Mondays at 10:00AM You don't have to make a commitment to training or anything... There are tons of ways to help and if you don't like what you see just don't come again... Nobody will call and bug you.
We need to rejuvenate and it's your turn now. Hope to see you at the clubhouse on Monday.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Commentary: Task as Americans is to be ready for disasters - CNN.com
Commentary: Task as Americans is to be ready for disasters - CNN.com: "Neighborhoods and community groups need to know about and keep track of those among us who are unable to self-evacuate or unable to care for themselves, particularly when the power fails or when they run out of medicine.
And each of us has a personal responsibility to be ready. We need to prepare our families and our homes. In many cases, family and personal preparations can be fairly simple. All it takes is a shift in our thinking. For example, when Granny's birthday comes around, we have a tendency to get her one of those little silver picture frames with a photo of the kids. We need to stop giving Granny those picture frames and give her a weather radio. And on Father's Day, instead of giving Grandpa those funky colored ties, give him a weather radio, too."
And each of us has a personal responsibility to be ready. We need to prepare our families and our homes. In many cases, family and personal preparations can be fairly simple. All it takes is a shift in our thinking. For example, when Granny's birthday comes around, we have a tendency to get her one of those little silver picture frames with a photo of the kids. We need to stop giving Granny those picture frames and give her a weather radio. And on Father's Day, instead of giving Grandpa those funky colored ties, give him a weather radio, too."
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station - NYTimes.com
Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station - NYTimes.com: "The laboratory, the $1 billion Kibo module, is the largest and the second part of three shuttle payloads that will bring the full Kibo assembly up to the station. It will be the largest “room” on the station, and will eventually include an exposed area, like a back porch, where some experiments will be exposed to the harsh vacuum and temperature extremes of space."
TEMPLE COMPLEX COULD ALTER THEORY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
TEMPLE COMPLEX COULD ALTER THEORY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: "Compared to Stonehenge, Britain’s most famous prehistoric site, they are humble affairs. None of the circles excavated (four out of an estimated 20) are more than 30 meters across. What makes the discovery remarkable are the carvings of boars, foxes, lions, birds, snakes and scorpions, and their age. Dated at around 9,500 BC, these stones are 5,500 years older than the first cities of Mesopotamia, and 7,000 years older than Stonehenge."
Friday, May 30, 2008
National Geographic News
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Active Social Life May Delay Memory Loss Among US Elderly Population
Active Social Life May Delay Memory Loss Among US Elderly Population: "One of the features of aging is memory loss, which can have devastating effects on the quality of life among older people. In a new study, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found evidence that elderly people in the U.S. who have an active social life may have a slower rate of memory decline."
The Villages Daily Sun
The Villages Daily Sun: "Members of the Villages Amateur Radio Club were there to show how communications problems during power outages can be mitigated by the use of ham radios.
“When there’s an emergency and you lose power, you usually lose all phone service,” said Ed Crowell, secretary of the club and Village of Glenbrook resident. “Your cell phone service especially, because everyone gets on the phone. The subscriber can only hold 17 percent of its users at a time, so the cell phone tower shuts off its automatic cell phone switch. You need a radio to send a message over long distances.”
Crowell said the radios can last for years, and showed one he’s had for 10 years."
“When there’s an emergency and you lose power, you usually lose all phone service,” said Ed Crowell, secretary of the club and Village of Glenbrook resident. “Your cell phone service especially, because everyone gets on the phone. The subscriber can only hold 17 percent of its users at a time, so the cell phone tower shuts off its automatic cell phone switch. You need a radio to send a message over long distances.”
Crowell said the radios can last for years, and showed one he’s had for 10 years."
Newport News-Times: Crash in downtown Newport knocks out power Friday
Newport News-Times: Crash in downtown Newport knocks out power Friday: "Witnesses at the scene identified the operator of a maroon colored Dodge Durango as the person who caused the accident. Officers were told that this driver had been headed south at speeds estimated between 65 and 70 miles per hour, passing other vehicles on the right. The Durango suddenly veered off the road just south of NW 16th Street, struck utility poles, fire hydrants, signs and other objects, and then flipped onto its top. The vehicle reportedly spun in circles while crossing the width of the highway, striking another car and then hitting the opposite curb and flipping back onto its wheels before coming to a stop in front of the Gold Chevrolet dealership."
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fossil reveals oldest live birth
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fossil reveals oldest live birth: "A fossil fish uncovered in Australia is the oldest-known example of a mother giving birth to live young, scientists have reported in the journal Nature.
The 380 million-year-old specimen has been preserved with an embryo still attached by its umbilical cord.
The find, reported in Nature, pushes back the emergence of this reproductive strategy by some 200 million years."
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The 380 million-year-old specimen has been preserved with an embryo still attached by its umbilical cord.
The find, reported in Nature, pushes back the emergence of this reproductive strategy by some 200 million years."
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Massive diamond under the hammer
BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Massive diamond under the hammer: "A 101.27 carat diamond, the size of a ping pong ball, has been sold at auction in Hong Kong for more than $6m (�3m).
The stone is the largest colourless diamond to appear at auction in 18 years, says auction house Christie's.
Set in a tiara, the diamond is one of only four colourless diamonds of over 100 carats to have come up for sale.
The auction was the biggest jewellery sale ever conducted by Christie's in terms of value."
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The stone is the largest colourless diamond to appear at auction in 18 years, says auction house Christie's.
Set in a tiara, the diamond is one of only four colourless diamonds of over 100 carats to have come up for sale.
The auction was the biggest jewellery sale ever conducted by Christie's in terms of value."
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"Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough."
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"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks."
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"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks."
Crowds Adore Cuddly Seal on Oregon Coast
Crowds Adore Cuddly Seal on Oregon Coast: "his seal, like a few others that have shown up recently, should be left alone.
Photo Seaside Aquarium
Boothe said seal pups are often found resting on shore while their mothers are hunting for food nearby. This is a normal occurrence and you must leave them alone. It's usually just a matter of time before the mother seal shows up to reclaim her young. They can be left alone for days at a time.
Like any baby, they just need to sleep a lot, and that’s all they’re doing. Well-meaning members of the public misinterpret the situation and try to “rescue” them by taking them away. But that’s the last thing they need."
Gas guzzlers are thinking twice: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore.
Gas guzzlers are thinking twice: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore.: "“We actually have seen an increase in people donating their larger cars, their V8s, their gas hogs,” he said. “We also find that less people are buying them. I have some beautiful, nice, bigger cars donated, but nobody wants to pay to feed them anymore, I guess.”
In recent weeks, St. Vincent has taken in at least four or five boats, and about the same number of RVs, Harvey said.
High fuel prices are affecting the charity in other ways. Last year, after thieves siphoned gas from some cars and trucks on the lot, St. Vincent installed locking gas caps, Harvey said.
In January, it started charging $15 for home pick-ups."
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In recent weeks, St. Vincent has taken in at least four or five boats, and about the same number of RVs, Harvey said.
High fuel prices are affecting the charity in other ways. Last year, after thieves siphoned gas from some cars and trucks on the lot, St. Vincent installed locking gas caps, Harvey said.
In January, it started charging $15 for home pick-ups."
Coming Soon.. To a Pump Near You?
Traffic Stops Over Gas Prices - washingtonpost.com: "The truckers, who eventually delivered a petition to Prime Minister Gordon Brown's office at 10 Downing Street, were protesting as Britain's national average pump price for diesel hit the equivalent of $9.56 a gallon and regular unleaded hit $8.61 a gallon, according to the Automobile Association."
Monday, May 26, 2008
Real national disaster is lack of preparation | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Real national disaster is lack of preparation | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Even after Sept. 11, 2001, even after Hurricane Katrina, a Red Cross survey last year found that 93 percent of Americans aren't prepared for a major calamity — a natural disaster, a pandemic or a terrorist attack. This is troubling, because the more prepared a population is, the more effective the response to and recovery from a catastrophe will be.
In the weeks after 9/11, my worried wife asked me, 'What should we be doing?' We lived directly across the street from the Manhattan hospital where a woman had just died from anthrax exposure; I worked only a couple of blocks from the World Trade Center.
Initially, I thought that the answer to her question would be pretty straightforward. But 6 and 1/2 years later, I'm still trying to pin it down.
Readying the public for the likely eme"
In the weeks after 9/11, my worried wife asked me, 'What should we be doing?' We lived directly across the street from the Manhattan hospital where a woman had just died from anthrax exposure; I worked only a couple of blocks from the World Trade Center.
Initially, I thought that the answer to her question would be pretty straightforward. But 6 and 1/2 years later, I'm still trying to pin it down.
Readying the public for the likely eme"
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Link City bites the dust... :(
The webpage that carried all of the links to a lot of stuff is gone. The cost of having it was $70 a year so I let the contract lapse. We can have a new link page up and running in a few days. There is no problem doing that for free so that is a project we will be tackling soon.
Many of the links were not being used. Here is what I would like you to do... Just drop me an email at:
teckron@gmail.com
and tell me what you would like to see links to and I will put them in for everyone... Try and remember where you go on line often and I will link it up for you.
Many of the links were not being used. Here is what I would like you to do... Just drop me an email at:
teckron@gmail.com
and tell me what you would like to see links to and I will put them in for everyone... Try and remember where you go on line often and I will link it up for you.
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"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history."
Friday, May 23, 2008
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"It has been said that man is a rational animal. All my life I have been searching for evidence which could support this."
NPD NEWS RELEASE
editor: Newport just hired a new parking enforcement officer this week... Take heed this could save you $$$$.
Parking in Newport is often hard to find, and with the summer months approaching, it may be even more difficult. The following are a few reminders to help make the most of the space that’s available.
Yellow Curbs indicate no parking. One area where this has been a problem is around Sam Case School, after school has let out and sometimes when school is beginning. Yellow curbs prevent vehicles from parking, stopping or standing in areas that obstruct visibility, such as corners and crosswalks. This is always an important safety issue, but around an elementary school where small kids are eagerly running around and darting across the street to waiting parents, this becomes even more critical.
Red Curbs are designated fire lanes where parking is also not allowed. The entire curb in front of the Newport Recreation Center is a designated fire lane. This is frequently misused to pick up and drop off those visiting the Recreation Center. A common misunderstanding is that just stopping to let someone out is not parking. Red curbs, yellow curbs and all other areas where parking is prohibited do not permit stopping, standing, dropping off or picking up, unless required to do so to comply with other traffic laws. This is especially important in the area in front of the Recreation Center. This street is already very narrow. A vehicle stopped in the fire lane restricts traffic down to just one lane. Additionally this street is an exit for police vehicles, which may be responding to emergencies.
Green curbs indicate appropriate places for “active” loading and unloading. The key word here being “active.” Stopping to let someone in or out would be active. Stopping because someone should be coming out anytime now would not. Leaving a vehicle stopped in a green zone and then arranging a room where you just took the items you unloaded is not permitted. These areas are usually located next to a business to allow easy access to persons actually loading and unloading either persons or items. When people use them as short term waiting areas, they are no longer available to those who need to use them for what they’re intended.
The city may restrict parking in other areas as well, such as the Senior Center Only parking located across from the entrance to the Recreation Center. Persons parking in the area, but visiting the Recreation Center, would be in violation and may be cited. There are a couple reasons for this, first is to allow those using the senior center to have parking in close proximity as many of the Senior Center patrons may be elderly and less mobile than other persons. In addition to this, as mentioned earlier, this street is very narrow and used by police cars responding to emergencies. Persons parking in the senior center space and going to the Recreation Center creates a lot of back and forth pedestrian traffic. Someone stepping out from beside a car can suddenly be standing in a lane of traffic with no warning and with so many of the Recreation Center patrons being young kids, this adds to the hazards.
It has been asked if the Senior Center parking is restricted all the time or is it o.k. to park there in the evenings when it’s closed. Restricted parking is always restricted, unless otherwise indicated. Signs may say, “No Parking Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm.” This clearly indicates when it’s o.k. to park and when it is not. In the case of the Senior Center, there are many activities and groups that meet at this location at all hours and days of the week,ot simply from 9-5.
Backing into angled parking spaces, parking cars marked for sale on public streets, storing boats and trailers on public streets or city right of way, and parking facing traffic are all prohibited. While it seems like a long list of “don’ts”, all of these things are either for safety reasons or to use available parking spaces as efficiently as possible. With the limited number of parking spaces in Newport, we must all share, and, by following the rules, everyone who wishes to may have an opportunity to use our shops, services and other businesses.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Information Statement: M 5.7 055 W AMCHITKA, AK. 0333Z MAY 23: Tsunami NOT expected
Rod McCready (Coach)
Rod, known as Coach to many residents here at LVH, is having a critical recovery at Samaritan Hospital in Corvalis. He is in ICU . He has complications resulting from an earlier surgery and cannot have visitors or calls. He may have to undergo yet another surgery if his condition improves. Rod is a member of the CERT team and has trained for years to be of help to our community in a disaster... Now in his time of disaster, please think of him with good thoughts and hope for his speedy recovery.
Supernova - The Death Of A Star Brings Hope For The Future
Supernova - The Death Of A Star Brings Hope For The Future: "Theoretically, scientists have managed to explain the death of a star by mere assumptions and static observations, but things changed on January 9, 2008 when Princeton University researcher Alicia Soderberg became the first one to catch live an actual stellar explosion."
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Help Lincoln County Food Share
On Saturday, Longview Hills will be having their “Second Time Around Sale” and Food Share could use some of your leftovers. If you have any jewelry that you don’t want back Food Share will take it.
Last year Food Share tried a fund raiser that really worked. They were given jewelry that no one wanted any more and sold it. It was cleaned up, repaired and sold at a event called
“Bejeweled”. Bejeweled will not be until next February but we could use your leftovers any time from this Saturday until February.
So, it you want to get a tax deduction and give to a great cause, please give me a call:
Sue Wilson, 574-7898. We do have non-profit contribution receipts.
That’s any kind of jewelry, costume or some of the real stuff!
Sue Wilson
Polly wants to go home: Lost parrot tells vet his address - USATODAY.com
Polly wants to go home: Lost parrot tells vet his address - USATODAY.com: "When Yosuke the parrot flew out of his cage and got lost, he did exactly what he had been taught — he recited his name and address to a stranger willing to help."
Interview with Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd" | Salon Books
Interview with Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd" | Salon Books: "In his absorbing new book, 'American Nerd: The Story of My People,' Benjamin Nugent chronicles this underdog class. He considers the etymology of the word 'nerd' -- possible origins include the name of a creature in Dr. Seuss' 1950 book 'If I Ran the Zoo,' and a bucktoothed ventriloquist dummy dubbed 'Mortimer Snerd' -- and explores the world of hipsters, 'an androgynous paradise where adults of both sexes look like enlarged spelling-bee champions.' He traces popular representations of nerds, from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' to Gilda Radner and Bill Murray's sketches on 'Saturday Night Live,' to 'Napoleon Dynamite.' And he asks what a person's race has to do with their chances of being a nerd. Are nerds born, or are they made? According to Nugent, it's both."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
What's in a 'woof'? Computer interprets prison dog barks - USATODAY.com
What's in a 'woof'? Computer interprets prison dog barks - USATODAY.com: "Six years ago, the Prisons Service joined with Bio-Sense, a high-tech company headquartered near Tel Aviv, to create a system that would notify them when dogs were barking because of something suspicious.
Bio-Sense recorded the patrol dogs barking in different situations, from playtime to cat encounters to real emergencies. They loaded thousands of these recordings into a computer program to determine 'what makes the emergency bark different than the other barks,' said Bio-Sense project manager Orit Netz."
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Bio-Sense recorded the patrol dogs barking in different situations, from playtime to cat encounters to real emergencies. They loaded thousands of these recordings into a computer program to determine 'what makes the emergency bark different than the other barks,' said Bio-Sense project manager Orit Netz."
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"Nobody in the game of football should be called a genius. A genius is somebody like Norman Einstein."
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"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...."
Memory Loss - Aging - Alzheimer's Disease - Aging Brains Take In More Information, Studies Show - Health - New York Times
Memory Loss - Aging - Alzheimer's Disease - Aging Brains Take In More Information, Studies Show - Health - New York Times: "When older people can no longer remember names at a cocktail party, they tend to think that their brainpower is declining. But a growing number of studies suggest that this assumption is often wrong.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
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Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Compared To Women
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Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Compared To Women: "Men who come to the hospital with pneumonia generally are sicker than women and have a higher risk of dying over the next year, despite aggressive medical care, according to a study being presented May 20, at the 104th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in Toronto."
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Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Compared To Women: "Men who come to the hospital with pneumonia generally are sicker than women and have a higher risk of dying over the next year, despite aggressive medical care, according to a study being presented May 20, at the 104th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in Toronto."
Let There Be LEDs!, High-Tech Artificial Light Has Become More Colorful, Efficient, and Now Bendable - CBS News
Let There Be LEDs!, High-Tech Artificial Light Has Become More Colorful, Efficient, and Now Bendable - CBS News: "In the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, LEDs are changing lives. An organization called the Portable Light Project has provided villagers with ingenious LED-lit reflectors. Flexible solar panels are sewn onto one side of a piece of fabric.
Sheila Kennedy is a Boston architect, whose firm, Kennedy & Violich Architecture, developed the units.
'You simply take this material, put it out in the sun for about 2 1/2 or 3 hours, it harvests the sunlight, turns it into electricity,' Kennedy said, 'and then you can use that electricity for about six or seven hours at night.'"
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Sheila Kennedy is a Boston architect, whose firm, Kennedy & Violich Architecture, developed the units.
'You simply take this material, put it out in the sun for about 2 1/2 or 3 hours, it harvests the sunlight, turns it into electricity,' Kennedy said, 'and then you can use that electricity for about six or seven hours at night.'"
Newport News-Times: LinCom celebrates 25 years
Newport News-Times: LinCom celebrates 25 years: "LinCom was originally housed in the old Newport City Hall building, where space was shared with Newport Police Department. In October of 1998, LinCom moved to its current location in the basement of the Western Title Building, where enhanced 9-1-1 technology made it possible to obtain the address and phone number of a 9-1-1 caller."
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NORTH COUNTY: Fledgling amateur radio network takes first step : North County Times - Californian
Editor's note to LVH residents... LVH Cert has trained 6 Ham radio operators in our community.. We are way better covered than anyone we know of on our coast. We are dedicated and train weekly at 10:00am on Monday except the last Monday of the month when we meet at 6:00pm.. We could use a hand .. there are 285 of you to take care of and only 10 of us to do it... Do the math! Hope to see you at the meeting.
NORTH COUNTY: Fledgling amateur radio network takes first step : North County Times - Californian: "'The philosophy of it is that in a great, big disaster that hits us, we know police and fire are going to be behind the curve in the early hours,' he said. 'If you're bleeding, you're not going to get a paramedic in six minutes ---- it's going to be hours or days. CERT is trained to fill that gap.'"
NORTH COUNTY: Fledgling amateur radio network takes first step : North County Times - Californian: "'The philosophy of it is that in a great, big disaster that hits us, we know police and fire are going to be behind the curve in the early hours,' he said. 'If you're bleeding, you're not going to get a paramedic in six minutes ---- it's going to be hours or days. CERT is trained to fill that gap.'"
NORTH COUNTY: Fledgling amateur radio network takes first step : North County Times - Californian
NORTH COUNTY: Fledgling amateur radio network takes first step : North County Times - Californian: "'The philosophy of it is that in a great, big disaster that hits us, we know police and fire are going to be behind the curve in the early hours,' he said. 'If you're bleeding, you're not going to get a paramedic in six minutes ---- it's going to be hours or days. CERT is trained to fill that gap.'"
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