Oct 23, 2009

beaushelby's posterous reading list   Posted by Annie Colbert Tons of funny-bone-tickling comics.Have you ever wondered what nerdy, sarcastic stick figures would look like when put in motion? Some smart feller (or lady) decided to find out and put everyone’s favorite webcomic, the deliciously nerdy XKCD, in cartoon form.By Annie Colbert. Permalink Leave a co (Read More)

Oct 06, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Google Reader: One of the many beautiful sites [source: Catholicgauzette] Catholicgauze and I love the Appalachian Trail (AT). We’ve had wonderful weather and torrential downpours hiking along it. I have met life-long friends on the AT. I encourage you to spend some time on any hiking trail, and if you happen to be near the AT, spend some (Read More)

Oct 13, 2009

"star trek" - Google Blog Search Star Trek and its ilk are approaching the dramatic stage from the opposite direction: the situation is irrelevant, it's background for a story which is all about the interpersonal relationships among the cast. ... (Read More)

Sep 28, 2009

Boing Boing Lady Ada and Phil Torrone made a $250 working replica of the Dazzler, a $1 million non-lethal puke flashlight developed at the request of the US Dept. of Homeland Security. The link below includes complete instructions for making one of your own. Bedazzler DIY non-lethal weaponry . (Read More)

Sep 01, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: @sandirobertson Maybe he has The Knack. http://bit.ly/GTcD5. (Read More)

Aug 30, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: @ariedana Another muscadine fan! I tell others about Alabama wines and they don't believe me. (Read More)

Aug 29, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: @Atomicrod I've been using Topify to filter new followers and block spammers. http://topify.com. (Read More)

Aug 28, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Google Reader: Václav Klaus Below is the text of a speech which President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic gave last Sunday in Aix-en Provence (France). We thank President Klaus for his kind permission to republish his speech at this website. Thank you for the invitation to come to Aix, for giving me a chance to address this reputable a (Read More)

Aug 27, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: RT @hahnwines You asked for it, so here it is, Cycles Gladiator Banned in Alabama merch http://bit.ly/3bW7H. (Read More)

Aug 24, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: Book pr0n: "book lovers never go to bed alone". http://bit.ly/dwHbz. (Read More)

Aug 22, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Google Reader: Here's How Obamacare Worked In MaineVia the WSJ on a failed experiment in government health care:In 2003, the state to great fanfare enacted its own version of universal health care. Democratic Governor John Baldacci signed the plan into law with a bevy of familiar promises. By 2009, it would cover all of Maine's approximat (Read More)

Aug 20, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Google Reader: Why Capitalism Is Bad For FascismRose Friedman, wife of the late Milton Friedman, wrote with him in their 1980 book, Free to Choose (haven't read it -- ordering it now). I do recommend a book I have read, and have out right here in my living room, the Milton Friedman intro'd version of Hayek's The Road to Serfdom. But, fina (Read More)

Aug 18, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: RT @PurpleSlog The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2013 http://bit.ly/jTMv5. (Read More)

Aug 16, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: Prayers go out to the Berger family. Sweet #josiahberger went to be with the Lord. Happy for Josiah, heart aches for Pastor Steve & family. (Read More)

Aug 16, 2009

Submitted by Karlsackett from Twitter: Remember, if u can't make it 2 GraceChapel at 9 or 11, watch live on the web at 11 @ www.gracechapel.net. #josiahberger. (Read More)

Karl Sackett