Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Privacy Experts Cry Foul Over Wal-mart’s Plan to Use Embedded Rfid | Scienceray

Privacy Experts Cry Foul Over Wal-mart’s Plan to Use Embedded RFID | Scienceray

Wal-Mart is apparently planning on using smart tags (RFID -radio frequency identification)to better keep track of their inventory. Wal-Mart previously used these tags on the pallets used to transported their products. Sounds benign, right? Well, not really.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Is The Cyber Sky Falling: Experts Say Only a Years Worth of Internet Addresses Left | Webupon

Is The Cyber Sky Falling: Experts Say Only a Years Worth of Internet Addresses Left | Webupon

According to experts, there are only 232 million IP addresses left in the world. This is only enough to last about 340 days. An IP address is a unique 32 digit number that is used to identify each computer, internet connected device, and computer website.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

What We Don't Know

What We Don't Know
By: eLearners.com

I thought this was some cool trivia:) The format is a little off for my blog. Just click on the picture and it will be viewable.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Flowers Can Improve Your Mood

Two of my dear friends, Phill Senters and Chris Stonecipher, have some spectacular photos on their sites.

Throughout time, people have used flowers in every aspect of life from birthdays and weddings to funerals and get well gestures. Research has shown that there is a healthy reason for this inclusion. Viewing, smelling, and touching flowers offer a calming effect. They also help improve ones mood. A 2005 study by Rutgers University found that 100 percent of women smiled with a "Duchenne" smile after receiving a bouquet of flowers. A "Duchenne" smile, involves use of muscles at the corner of the mouth and by the eyes; it signifies genuine, positive emotions.

So, get happy today while you view some beautiful flower power photos by Phill and Chris!

Phill Senters:

Ragged Bush Beauty 
Sunshine Rose
Early Spring Roses
Beauty In The Rain
A Profusion Of Pink

Chris Stonecipher:
Butchart Gardens IV
Butchart Gardens II
Butchart Gardens III
Spring is in The Air


Chicken and Dumplings Served with Homemade Crackers | Notecook

Chicken and Dumplings Served with Homemade Crackers | Notecook

Chicken and Dumplings is my quintessential comfort food. Anytime I am down in the dumps…I turn to dumplings. Don't forget to make the homemade crackers to serve with your Chicken and Dumplings!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Department of Energy Still Using Obsolete Expensive Lightening While Telling Us to Save Energy | Socyberty

Department of Energy Still Using Obsolete Expensive Lightening While Telling Us to Save Energy

So, after touting and investing in the importance of replacement, maintenance, and controls for energy efficiency, any citizen would think that the Dept. of Energy would at least have energy efficient bulbs in their buildings, right?

An internal audit shows hypocrisy and the gov. waste and abuse in the Dept. of Energy.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Smoked Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers | Notecook

Smoked Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers | Notecook

Okay, we are a society of meat…I know. However, sometimes it is good to give your body a healthy dose of veggies. If you must, you can always add a little crumbled bacon, prosciutto, diced chicken etc.. to the dish.