MSNBC - Bam! Diving pelicans plague Arizona streets
More than 30 endangered brown pelicans have crashed onto sidewalks and roads in Arizona, mistaking the heat-induced shimmer of the paved surface for lakes and creeks.(more)
10 July 2004
9 July 2004
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Dictionary
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The Word Spy (new words)
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Computing
FOLDOC (Computing terms)
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Webopedia
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Rhyme
Rhyme Zone
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
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Elements of Style
http://www.bartleby.com/141/
The Tongue Untied
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Merriam Webster
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Thesaurus.com
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Internet Anagram Serve
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Acronym Finder
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Acronym Server
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Quotations
Bartlett
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Quotable online
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Ancestry.com
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Who2?
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CIA - The World Factbook 2002
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Encyclopedia.com
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Currency Converters
Oanda
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xe.com
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Stocks and Corporate Information
Hoover's Online
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A searchable database of company profiles and corporate information.
Corporate Information
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A great resource for national and international corporate research information (100,000 company profiles worldwide). U.S. News & World Report agrees: "Good starting point to find corporate information from around the world."
European Governments on the WWW
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links to all official European government sites. Unlike other directories, this site tells you the number of pages at each site, and when it was last updated.
Quote.com: Stocks & News
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U.S. Census Bureau
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United States Color Landform Atlas of the United States
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Maps On Us
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MapQuest
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Yahoo! Maps
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World
Earth and Moon Viewer
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Earthquake Hazards Program
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Perry-Casteneda Map Collection
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Other
Historical Maps of the U.S.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/histus.html
International Boundary News Database
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The International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) at the University of Durham `maintains the International Boundary News Database, which consists of more than 10,000 documents related to international boundaries.
Map & Atlas Page
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THE MOTHER-SHIP HAS LANDED
Nonprofit Online News
http://news.gilbert.org/features/featureReader$4935
http://news.gilbert.org/features/featureReader$4935
"When people who care about nonprofits get together and talk shop, they often spend time lamenting the disadvantages of working in a field defined by negations. And just as often, these conversations come to no very satisfying conclusion."
"Nonprofit people are right to chafe at this unfortunate feature of American's everyday speech. Unsophisticated board members worry about whether it is ok for a nonprofit organization to have a surplus of revenues over expenditures. They say they are concerned that such a "profit" might deny the organization nonprofit status."
WIRED- Culture Club
it's a wired, wired, wired, wired World
Space Artistry in Bloom
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Artist Martin Naroznik has a vision to boldly grow where no one has grown before, and NASA finds it fascinating. By Mark Baard.
Dirty Word Filters Prove Costly
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Preventing disc jockeys and callers from uttering dirty words on the air doesn't come cheap for small stations. But companies that sell technology to delay broadcasts for a few seconds are doing very well indeed. By Randy Dotinga.
Winwood: Roll With P2P, Baby
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Grammy-winning rocker Steve Winwood took an unusual step to promote his latest album when he voluntarily released a song over peer-to-peer networks. So far, the experiment has enhanced record sales. By Katie Dean.
Bloggers Suffer Burnout
02:00 AM Jul. 08, 2004 PT Authors of some of the most popular political and general-interest weblogs are calling it quits or scaling back their sites, claiming that the pressure to post or moderate reader feedback is too much to handle. By Daniel Terdiman.
Single Post Wins Google Contest
02:00 AM Jul. 08, 2004 PT A blogger comes out the victor in a contest to garner the top Google ranking for the term "nigritude ultramarine." His strategy: one blog entry asking readers to link the term to his site. By Daniel Terdiman.
The House That Music Fans Built
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Gracenote, maker of the leading tool for identifying music tracks, has become a powerhouse in the digital music biz and is building its reach in consumer electronics. The firm's humble origins, however, began with the sweat of music fans worldwide. By Katie Dean.
Superhero Game Is Super Blah
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Activision's Spider-Man 2 game tries to capitalize on the popularity of both the movie and the previous games in the series. Unfortunately, at best it's uninspired, and at worst it's too buggy to play. By Lore Sjöberg.
John Kerry and the Lost Kos
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Blogs like the Daily Kos represent free speech in excelsis. Or do they? If a blogger accepts advertising or maintains ties to institutions -- like, say, the Democratic Party -- then the freedom to say whatever you like can be sharply curtailed. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.
A Wretched Hive of Fan Films
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT Star Wars fans armed with camcorders are preparing entries for the 2004 George Lucas Selects Award. Some of the short tribute films need a bit more work, but others are -- as Darth Vader might say -- impressive, most impressive. By Jason Silverman.
A Terrible Thing to Waste a Mind
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT In Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, you control a special agent who uses telekinetic powers to kill soldiers with the power of his mind alone. Unfortunately, your own brain won't get nearly as much of a workout. By Chris Kohler.
Software Makes a Tiger of Panther
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT Apple won't add nifty features like systemwide search to Mac OS X until 2005. But who needs the newest version of its operating system when we've got third-party software that transforms Panther into Tiger? By Chris Oakes.
Violent Video Games Under Attack
01:14 PM Jul. 04, 2004 PT Legislators and activists who want some titles kept out of kids' hands are on the warpath again against the video-game industry. Game makers, however, seem to thumb their noses and amp up the virtual gore.
Space Artistry in Bloom
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Artist Martin Naroznik has a vision to boldly grow where no one has grown before, and NASA finds it fascinating. By Mark Baard.
Dirty Word Filters Prove Costly
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Preventing disc jockeys and callers from uttering dirty words on the air doesn't come cheap for small stations. But companies that sell technology to delay broadcasts for a few seconds are doing very well indeed. By Randy Dotinga.
Winwood: Roll With P2P, Baby
02:00 AM Jul. 09, 2004 PT Grammy-winning rocker Steve Winwood took an unusual step to promote his latest album when he voluntarily released a song over peer-to-peer networks. So far, the experiment has enhanced record sales. By Katie Dean.
Bloggers Suffer Burnout
02:00 AM Jul. 08, 2004 PT Authors of some of the most popular political and general-interest weblogs are calling it quits or scaling back their sites, claiming that the pressure to post or moderate reader feedback is too much to handle. By Daniel Terdiman.
Single Post Wins Google Contest
02:00 AM Jul. 08, 2004 PT A blogger comes out the victor in a contest to garner the top Google ranking for the term "nigritude ultramarine." His strategy: one blog entry asking readers to link the term to his site. By Daniel Terdiman.
The House That Music Fans Built
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Gracenote, maker of the leading tool for identifying music tracks, has become a powerhouse in the digital music biz and is building its reach in consumer electronics. The firm's humble origins, however, began with the sweat of music fans worldwide. By Katie Dean.
Superhero Game Is Super Blah
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Activision's Spider-Man 2 game tries to capitalize on the popularity of both the movie and the previous games in the series. Unfortunately, at best it's uninspired, and at worst it's too buggy to play. By Lore Sjöberg.
John Kerry and the Lost Kos
02:00 AM Jul. 07, 2004 PT Blogs like the Daily Kos represent free speech in excelsis. Or do they? If a blogger accepts advertising or maintains ties to institutions -- like, say, the Democratic Party -- then the freedom to say whatever you like can be sharply curtailed. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.
A Wretched Hive of Fan Films
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT Star Wars fans armed with camcorders are preparing entries for the 2004 George Lucas Selects Award. Some of the short tribute films need a bit more work, but others are -- as Darth Vader might say -- impressive, most impressive. By Jason Silverman.
A Terrible Thing to Waste a Mind
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT In Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, you control a special agent who uses telekinetic powers to kill soldiers with the power of his mind alone. Unfortunately, your own brain won't get nearly as much of a workout. By Chris Kohler.
Software Makes a Tiger of Panther
02:00 AM Jul. 06, 2004 PT Apple won't add nifty features like systemwide search to Mac OS X until 2005. But who needs the newest version of its operating system when we've got third-party software that transforms Panther into Tiger? By Chris Oakes.
Violent Video Games Under Attack
01:14 PM Jul. 04, 2004 PT Legislators and activists who want some titles kept out of kids' hands are on the warpath again against the video-game industry. Game makers, however, seem to thumb their noses and amp up the virtual gore.
please kids, don't try this at home
The Morning News - The Non-Expert: Removing
The Non-Expert: Removing
"Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week Andrew Womack shows the proper way to dispose of a trashcan, then explains how to remove food smells that repel your significant other.
Have a question? Need some advice? Ignored by everyone else? Send your questions via email. The Non-Expert’s Desk handles all subjects and is updated every Friday, and is written by a member of The Morning News staff.
Question: One of the garbage cans at my apartment building—a big one that you put the trash out in, not one of those small inside garbage cans—is cracked and falling apart. I would like to replace it with a brand new garbage can but I’m not sure how to throw out the old garbage can once i have the new one. How do you throw out a garbage can? Just thinking about it plunges me into the depths of some sort of existential crisis. Help!—Anonymous
Answer:
The Non-Expert: Removing
"Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week Andrew Womack shows the proper way to dispose of a trashcan, then explains how to remove food smells that repel your significant other.
Have a question? Need some advice? Ignored by everyone else? Send your questions via email. The Non-Expert’s Desk handles all subjects and is updated every Friday, and is written by a member of The Morning News staff.
Question: One of the garbage cans at my apartment building—a big one that you put the trash out in, not one of those small inside garbage cans—is cracked and falling apart. I would like to replace it with a brand new garbage can but I’m not sure how to throw out the old garbage can once i have the new one. How do you throw out a garbage can? Just thinking about it plunges me into the depths of some sort of existential crisis. Help!—Anonymous
Answer:
and now, for a little brand spanking.
BBC NEWS | Politics | Peers back 'moderate' smacking
The change to the Children Bill outlaws smacking in England and Wales if it causes harm such as bruises, reddening of the skin or mental harm.
But peers rejected calls for a complete ban on smacking of children, which had been opposed by the government. (more)
The change to the Children Bill outlaws smacking in England and Wales if it causes harm such as bruises, reddening of the skin or mental harm.
But peers rejected calls for a complete ban on smacking of children, which had been opposed by the government. (more)
IT'S GONNA BE A PARTY
NEWS from Mark Rauterkus---------------------------
This weekend, our out-of-town RUNNING MATE magnet is MINDY SIMMONS. Mindy is from Florida and visits Pittsburgh to present three concerts. You are invited to any and all of them.
6 pm, Friday, July 9, Club Cafe (South Side, 12th Street).
Adults only (21 & over)
$5 cover
Theme: This IS America
8 pm, Saturday, July 10, lawn concert on the Green Tree Swim Pool.
This is community movie night, (flick at 9 pm). Thanks Rotary. Kid's and parents welcome. Swimming, throughout, of course.
10:30 am, Sunday service, intergenerational concert, UU Church of the South Hills, http://Sunnyhill.Org. Topic: Consider the Source.
Background: http://S6.CLOH.Org
S6 = Sports, Spirit & Soul Song and Story Summit. The spirits are at the night club, Club Cafe (over 21). The sports occurs on Saturday at the swim pool. Sunday service covers the soulful elements.
Mindy Simmons:
Mindy is a church-camp friend, singer, songwriter, recording artist, and Floridian with wit. Mindy travels, sings, plays guitar. I know you'll be impressed with her performances.
Closing INVITE: A blog feature at http://Rauterkus.com allows for your feedback and comments on various issues. I'd love for you to share your ideas and perspectives, i.e., We-HAV, Gambling, Act 47, etc. So, hope to see you at a concert, and at the blog.
Thanks for the consideration.
MARK RAUTERKUS
Ta.
Mark Rauterkus http://Play.CLOH.Org
xCoach@Rauterkus.com http://CLOH.Org http://Rauterkus.com
412-298-3432 = cell
This weekend, our out-of-town RUNNING MATE magnet is MINDY SIMMONS. Mindy is from Florida and visits Pittsburgh to present three concerts. You are invited to any and all of them.
6 pm, Friday, July 9, Club Cafe (South Side, 12th Street).
Adults only (21 & over)
$5 cover
Theme: This IS America
8 pm, Saturday, July 10, lawn concert on the Green Tree Swim Pool.
This is community movie night, (flick at 9 pm). Thanks Rotary. Kid's and parents welcome. Swimming, throughout, of course.
10:30 am, Sunday service, intergenerational concert, UU Church of the South Hills, http://Sunnyhill.Org. Topic: Consider the Source.
Background: http://S6.CLOH.Org
S6 = Sports, Spirit & Soul Song and Story Summit. The spirits are at the night club, Club Cafe (over 21). The sports occurs on Saturday at the swim pool. Sunday service covers the soulful elements.
Mindy Simmons:
Mindy is a church-camp friend, singer, songwriter, recording artist, and Floridian with wit. Mindy travels, sings, plays guitar. I know you'll be impressed with her performances.
Closing INVITE: A blog feature at http://Rauterkus.com allows for your feedback and comments on various issues. I'd love for you to share your ideas and perspectives, i.e., We-HAV, Gambling, Act 47, etc. So, hope to see you at a concert, and at the blog.
Thanks for the consideration.
MARK RAUTERKUS
Ta.
Mark Rauterkus http://Play.CLOH.Org
xCoach@Rauterkus.com http://CLOH.Org http://Rauterkus.com
412-298-3432 = cell
I'm smart enough, i'm good enough and dog'gon it; i'm gonna get me a job today!
Self-Defeating Attitudes Will Stop Your Job Search Cold
“I just feel my life has been a total waste, and I have no sense of direction. Some days it's just damn hard to keep fighting and trying to make something of myself and actually find a job where my degree comes in handy.”
FROM THE MESSAGE BOARD
“I just feel my life has been a total waste, and I have no sense of direction. Some days it's just damn hard to keep fighting and trying to make something of myself and actually find a job where my degree comes in handy.”
FROM THE MESSAGE BOARD
8 July 2004
NEW CENTURY CAREERS - open house
just returned from the New Century Careers Open House. the new facility is located in the Pittsburgh Terminal Buildings along Carson Street between 3rd and 4th Streets.
This was a good opportunity to review the program and tour the rehab taking place within the historic Terminal Bldg.
thanks to all in the service community who came to provide support and gain a better perspective on the mission of New Century Careers.
See photos of the tour.(above)
This was a good opportunity to review the program and tour the rehab taking place within the historic Terminal Bldg.
thanks to all in the service community who came to provide support and gain a better perspective on the mission of New Century Careers.
See photos of the tour.(above)
Open House at New Century Careers - Pittsburgh
New Century Careers | Building Successful Careers and Manufacturing Companies Throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania
Today I'll be visiting the new home of the program and posting a few photos of the renovated facility! j.
Today I'll be visiting the new home of the program and posting a few photos of the renovated facility! j.
"Contrary to common beliefs, manufacturing is the second-largest source of employment in the 13-county southwestern Pennsylvania region. The region’s 170,000 manufacturing jobs at 4,000 manufacturing companies account for 15 percent of regional employment. The average annual salary in Southwestern PA’s manufacturing industry is $42,000. That’s more than 50 percent higher than the average annual wage in the services sector!
To prepare yourself for a machining or welding career with good wages, benefits and personal satisfaction, enroll today for courses offered through New Century." Careers.
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