The company Aptera is bringing to market not one, but two revolutionary car designs sometime between now and 2009. One is an all-electric car that gets 120 miles per charge. The other is a plug-in hybrid car that gets 300 miles per gallon of gas. Their design, based on three wheels so it is technically […]
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Reevaluating the ‘No Friends at Work’ Policy
Posted 3/14/2008 5:42 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerWe’ve all had or have a job that strictly forbids employee fraternization, whether it be between peers or supervisors and subordinates. It’s been a fact of life for the working man and woman since the dawn of clip-on ties (1928…it’s an estimation).
However, it is probably also one of the most frequently broken rules of the […]
You Don’t Have To Sign Up Anymore!
Posted 3/13/2008 8:42 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerThere’s nothing I hate more than being told to sign up for something. I don’t mind being asked, like if I want to comment on the world’s first and foremost forum for discussion of stamp collecting, but being told I have to register for something (or anything, really) just for the pleasure of looking at […]
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Eliot Spitzer’s Call Girl Photos Released
Posted 3/13/2008 8:40 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerThere isn’t a doubt in the world that recently resigned Gov. Eliot Spitzer has gone down in a blaze of the burning stupids. Spitzer is a man who has been the Elliot Ness of his generation, taking on Wall Street and members of the Gambino family as quickly as he could when he was Attorney […]
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Best Memory In USA
Posted 3/12/2008 6:45 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerI have no idea what I had for lunch yesterday. It might have been a Krystal burger. I can’t remember. I also have no idea where I put my wallet or keys. Last week I found the keys in the refrigerator and my wallet was on the stairs.
That’s why I need Chester Santos as my […]
Politician Pays For Sex; No One Surprised
Posted 3/11/2008 10:23 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerNew York Governor Eliot Spitzer, seen to your right, is probably not having a great morning. You see, yesterday, reports surfaced indicating that the less-than-honorable Mr. Spitzer has been caught purchasing hookers, as recently as last month while in Washington D.C. on what I can only assume is official government business. Really smart idea, Governor.
Did […]
Airships and Zeppelins
Posted 3/11/2008 8:44 am by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerTwo vivid images immediately come to mind when the word dirigible is thrown out in conversation - the blue and yellow Goodyear blimp flying over sporting events and the blazing crash of the Hindenburg.
While the blimp acting as skycam is affiiliated with stadiums filled with fans and Super Bowls, we all recall the quote that […]
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Tips on Gardening With Garbage
Posted 3/11/2008 8:09 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerMarch is finally here, and even though it’s still snowing in some places or cold enough to need to defrost your windshield in the morning, it’s time to start getting ready for spring.
And what better way to get ready than to do some spring cleaning and get your garden lookin’ fresh at the same time! […]
How To Use One Square Of Toilet Paper And Save The Planet
Posted 3/11/2008 7:46 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerIn the world of living green, there are things that you can do to make the world a better place. Last year, Al Gore even had a global concert called Live Earth and advocated small things you could do to fight climate control (the new word for global warming.)
His suggestions were pretty simple: turn lights […]
Delegating Responsibilities, AKA Let Your People Work
Posted 3/10/2008 12:03 pm by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerA good friend of mine is a total control freak. She’ll fret over every single minute detail of everything, from dinner arrangements to business plans. I keep telling her to relax and not worry so much, but that just makes her worry about worrying so much. It’s a vicious circle. The hardest thing in the […]
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Texas Woman Only The Second Since WWII To Receive Silver Star
Posted 3/10/2008 8:17 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerShe shielded the wounded, to get them to help, with her body as mortars exploded around her. Five of the soldiers in her unit were wounded by an IED. And in the midst of battle, she found courage. As insurgent gunfire popped with a murderous vengeance around her and her
friends, she found valor.
Army Spc. […]
Breaking News: J. Lo No Longer J. Lo
Posted 3/10/2008 6:18 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerJennifer Lopez aka J. Lo is taking a page from ex-boyfriend Sean Combs/Puff Daddy/Puffy/P. Diddy/Diddy’s playbook.
According to gossip blog I Don’t Like You In That Way, the 38-year old pop star has demanded People magazine stop referring to her as “J. Lo” from here on out. Must be that whole “I’m a mommy now, so […]
Photos of the Earth at Night
Posted 3/07/2008 4:27 pm by Elizabeth Yerger and RJ SaddlerYou have all seen pictures of the earth in some form or fashion — either by a globe, atlas, or even through Google Map. But these beautiful pictures show what the earth looks like at night. These pictures were taken through the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Operational Linescan System, which was originally designed to view […]
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First Dates: How Guys Should Bank on That Initial Impression
Posted 3/07/2008 11:51 am by Adams Briscoe and RJ SaddlerNot all men can be suave and debonair like Rhett Butler. Dating is hard enough as it is, not to mention having the pressure to convert a good impression the first time around. If you’re a dude, and you play the field — then check out this list of 10 surefire first date conversation tips […]
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21 Uses for Beer - Other Than Swallowing
Posted 3/07/2008 10:18 am by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerSo you’re in line at your local market with a couple of six packs of your favorite brew in hand, when who should step behind you but your grandmother’s best friend or your Sunday school teacher. You don’t want to come across as a keg-headed sot, so quick like a fox you toss a conversation […]
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What Not To Buy New
Posted 3/07/2008 8:40 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerI’m a huge, huge fan of buying things used, mostly because it’s a great way to save money. However, there are some things that are okay to buy used, and some things you should probably go ahead and buy new, despite the greater expense. Here’s a list of what you can (usually) buy used safely.
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