Man-Blogs: Dad's Wanted
I’m not a dad, and I’m not a mom either - so I guess that makes me a spectator... Nevertheless, I certainly enjoyed the heartwarming insights and hilarious writing at these sites by Dads.
Moms have many more resources in the parenting arena, but with the now open image of men as progressive parents, its more than a notion and I am glad to see more expression by dads, and exposure for single dads too. Today's Renaissance man might more closely be described as Dads who actually do what was heretofore considered Mom stuff, and they delight in it as well. You go guys!
So in a show of both support and amusement here are just a few Blog sites that offer great reads with valuable points of view and some precious pearls of wisdom.
Parent on:
- DadCentric: "Yep, Elmo has become a drug mule. "
- MetroDad
- Mr. Big W
Ironically (but unrelated) followed by:
- Laid Off Dad
- Rice Daddies
CU...
28 October 2006
21 October 2006
Telegraph, Telephone, Tele-FiLM
Wanna direct? Get out your cell phone - Yahoo! News
Wanna direct? Get out your cell phone - Yahoo! News
Wanna direct? Get out your cell phone - Yahoo! News
21 September 2006
Army game recruits 'Real Heroes' - Yahoo!
Okay, I think I need a patriotism transplant... I am having a conflict of my own here. As an avid gamer I have very mixed feelings about both versions of the Army game. I realize that oft-times positive things do come from such game play, yet the Army gets a fresh batch of recruits as well!
This is the rub = Now you REALLY CAN be an "Army of one".
Is it alright that a pasttime so seemingly innocent as gaming can lead to our young ones joining the Army??
Who knows - so read more about it and you decide.
The debate does go on however about how potentially dangerous and distracting gaming can be – so this totally takes the cake in so many ways.
*Share your thoughts...
See the article here:
Army game recruits 'Real Heroes' - Yahoo! News
Excerpt:
"America's Army: Special Forces Overmatch, a new version of the PC game launched four years ago, is available free at americasarmy.com. About 7.5 million registered online to play the older game.
In addition to being able to use new weapons and vehicles in the game's simulated counterterrorism missions, players will meet several "Real Heroes" who have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq,including Wolford.
The "Real Heroes" appear in the game's virtual recruiting station and in training sessions that prepare players for the missions."
This is the rub = Now you REALLY CAN be an "Army of one".
Is it alright that a pasttime so seemingly innocent as gaming can lead to our young ones joining the Army??
Who knows - so read more about it and you decide.
The debate does go on however about how potentially dangerous and distracting gaming can be – so this totally takes the cake in so many ways.
*Share your thoughts...
See the article here:
Army game recruits 'Real Heroes' - Yahoo! News
Excerpt:
"America's Army: Special Forces Overmatch, a new version of the PC game launched four years ago, is available free at americasarmy.com. About 7.5 million registered online to play the older game.
In addition to being able to use new weapons and vehicles in the game's simulated counterterrorism missions, players will meet several "Real Heroes" who have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq,including Wolford.
The "Real Heroes" appear in the game's virtual recruiting station and in training sessions that prepare players for the missions."
27 August 2006
12 August 2006
ABC News: ABC News Political Unit's 2008 Presidential Invisible Primary Ratings, Vol. 1
Look at the Chances Various Republicans and Democrats Have at Winning Their Party's Nomination 2008 Presidential Invisible Primary Ratings, Vol. 1
By MARK HALPERIN, DAVID CHALIAN and TEDDY DAVIS. from March 23, 2006 —
This news item is chock full of important info - do see it!
Excerpts:
Partial Table of Contents
Invisible Primary Ratings, How It Works, Categories, Money, Potential, Rationale/Issues/Record, Biography and Spouse, Iowa, New Hampshire, Other States, Perceived Electability, The 'Hang' Test, TV Campaign Skills, Wartime Leadership/Anti-terrorism Credentials, Media Coverage, Buzz/Momentum, Netroots.
Opening teaser:
1) No Senator has been elected President of these United States since John F. Kennedy in 1960.
2) 2008 will mark the first presidential election since 1928 in which neither the sitting president nor vice president is running for the job — creating a wide open contest...
The Invisible Primary refers to the jockeying for supremacy in the contests to be positioned to be the major party presidential nominees between now and start of the actual caucus and primary voting.
Please do not forget to Vote!! It's our future (or not).
By MARK HALPERIN, DAVID CHALIAN and TEDDY DAVIS. from March 23, 2006 —
This news item is chock full of important info - do see it!
Excerpts:
Partial Table of Contents
Invisible Primary Ratings, How It Works, Categories, Money, Potential, Rationale/Issues/Record, Biography and Spouse, Iowa, New Hampshire, Other States, Perceived Electability, The 'Hang' Test, TV Campaign Skills, Wartime Leadership/Anti-terrorism Credentials, Media Coverage, Buzz/Momentum, Netroots.
Opening teaser:
1) No Senator has been elected President of these United States since John F. Kennedy in 1960.
2) 2008 will mark the first presidential election since 1928 in which neither the sitting president nor vice president is running for the job — creating a wide open contest...
The Invisible Primary refers to the jockeying for supremacy in the contests to be positioned to be the major party presidential nominees between now and start of the actual caucus and primary voting.
Please do not forget to Vote!! It's our future (or not).
08 August 2006
Giant Girl Doll - Google Video
Giant Girl Doll - Google VideoCompletely enchanting.
This huge, marionette doll is true art, sculpture, and wonderful story telling. Graceful and life-like, though for a moment she strangely resembles Michael Jackson to me.
(Now don't hate the playa)... Just click and watch the video please.
When a "Rose" is Not a Rose: Missing In New York?!
10 Days, Ten Reasons and Counting...
Okay, so I am trying very hard to wrap my small brain around how 11 exchange students = adults sized, go "missing" in New York - for 10 days thus far, from JFK Airport?
Such is the story with the 11 exchange students "gone missing" in NYC.
How does this happen that their parents,local and now federal authorities, their Montana hosts, and even the odd new Yorker have not heard anyone cry out, "help, we are lost in NY!”? Anyone with even a few watts still burning would ask for directions or help-in any language. (So sorry,its hot: brownout humor alert)
10 Days, Ten Reasons and Counting...
So when is "missing" not missing? Moreover, in the post-911 era what are we to think or assume? Frankly, I am so shocked that 11 students (possibly in group), can give the slip like this, I found myself running to the computer... I had to let it out. So below is what's running thru my mind tonight (scary), and some items are not for the feint of heart.
1. They left the airport intentionally - There seems to be no reports of incidents at JFK Airport to alert authorities that they missed the connecting flight.
2. If they snuck away, as kids do, for fun in NY - that plan went terribly wrong so they should notify someone.
3. Are they too frightened to let someone know?
4. We could assume that they have enough smarts to go to college - so how did they get so very... misplaced?
5. One of their colleagues, who did make it to Montana has stated: He can see how they can get lost - "New York is a big city... "
6. Excuse us but it is certainly not bigger than Montana! However will they fair there, wandering about the range?
7. Montana beware. New Yorkers heads up!
8. They never intended to go to the exchange English classes in Montana to begin with. They may now be taking secret flying lessons or buying backpacks at Staples.
9. Have they been kidnapped by... terrorists?
10. We could even stretch and ask if the CIA or some other Patriot Act-type agency has picked them up, and is maybe, secretly holding them for some security reason? So after 10 days wouldn't this agency let someone know that these people are not "missing" through what ever means (strategically) possible?
All very strange indeed. It’s so easy to get lost, missing, WHATEVER in NY especially after 10 days have passed...
- Speaking just moments ago to a friend about this issue - he could not believe the students are still nowhere to be found. He's also cancelling his appointment downtown at the end of the week. Perhaps we'll both stay uptown and have a few cocktails.
Welcome to our new world.
Comments welcome, and pardon any cross-blog posts - some info needs repeating.
Okay, so I am trying very hard to wrap my small brain around how 11 exchange students = adults sized, go "missing" in New York - for 10 days thus far, from JFK Airport?
Such is the story with the 11 exchange students "gone missing" in NYC.
How does this happen that their parents,local and now federal authorities, their Montana hosts, and even the odd new Yorker have not heard anyone cry out, "help, we are lost in NY!”? Anyone with even a few watts still burning would ask for directions or help-in any language. (So sorry,its hot: brownout humor alert)
10 Days, Ten Reasons and Counting...
So when is "missing" not missing? Moreover, in the post-911 era what are we to think or assume? Frankly, I am so shocked that 11 students (possibly in group), can give the slip like this, I found myself running to the computer... I had to let it out. So below is what's running thru my mind tonight (scary), and some items are not for the feint of heart.
1. They left the airport intentionally - There seems to be no reports of incidents at JFK Airport to alert authorities that they missed the connecting flight.
2. If they snuck away, as kids do, for fun in NY - that plan went terribly wrong so they should notify someone.
3. Are they too frightened to let someone know?
4. We could assume that they have enough smarts to go to college - so how did they get so very... misplaced?
5. One of their colleagues, who did make it to Montana has stated: He can see how they can get lost - "New York is a big city... "
6. Excuse us but it is certainly not bigger than Montana! However will they fair there, wandering about the range?
7. Montana beware. New Yorkers heads up!
8. They never intended to go to the exchange English classes in Montana to begin with. They may now be taking secret flying lessons or buying backpacks at Staples.
9. Have they been kidnapped by... terrorists?
10. We could even stretch and ask if the CIA or some other Patriot Act-type agency has picked them up, and is maybe, secretly holding them for some security reason? So after 10 days wouldn't this agency let someone know that these people are not "missing" through what ever means (strategically) possible?
All very strange indeed. It’s so easy to get lost, missing, WHATEVER in NY especially after 10 days have passed...
- Speaking just moments ago to a friend about this issue - he could not believe the students are still nowhere to be found. He's also cancelling his appointment downtown at the end of the week. Perhaps we'll both stay uptown and have a few cocktails.
Welcome to our new world.
Comments welcome, and pardon any cross-blog posts - some info needs repeating.
Architects of sand | csmonitor.com
Architects of sand csmonitor.com
Well if we were not at war in a very sandy part of the world, I could rejoice in this post with much more gusto.
But never mind me - do see these fascinating and beautiful sand sculptures. Perhaps we should copy the troops on this post... just in caase they get bored from time to time - this is an idea that suits their surroundings for sure. I just can't get over the irony here, so forgive the sad parts (protest war instead!), and do enjoy the art - see more detail at CSmonitor - link above.
Ta
21 July 2006
Bush Pilot (with English subtitles) - Google Video
This is RICH.
Well worth the watch! Pretty hilarious - Caution US citizens - it's in German with subtitles.
We know you can do it... See the vid: 2.5 minutes
Bush Pilot (with English subtitles) - Google Video
Pass it on.
19 July 2006
Gearlog : Glowing Blue Faucet? Why Not?
Gosh, I have nothing really to add except... I think I will get one!
Oh and another thing... (Could not leave it alone) why couldn't this device be water powered??
Points up a chronic problem in America - when something more efficiently powered is within our grasp we default to something more onerous.
** BUT it is still a great idea with minimal LED power supply = a watch battery. Carry on...
See the full story with order info here: Gearlog : Glowing Blue Faucet?
13 July 2006
Dell laptop explodes at Japanese conference
Dell laptop explodes at Japanese conference
Dell has been much off its game lately for sure... Check these statistics:
- Dell recalls 22,000 batteries
- Dell recalls a million faulty AC adaptors
- Dell notebook adaptor fault: Not many killed
FYI: Get more information these links are active in the article - do give a read...sounds like class action - action to me but you decide.
08 July 2006
Here's Proof That New Yorkers Like to Complain - New York Times
NY Times Quote of the Day:
"The point of complaining is not necessarily that it's going to change things. It's more kind of an existential act that is essential to democracy."
MATTHEW BAKKOM, a conceptual artist, on the history of complaints to New York mayors.
Here's Proof That New Yorkers Like to Complain - New York Times
"The point of complaining is not necessarily that it's going to change things. It's more kind of an existential act that is essential to democracy."
MATTHEW BAKKOM, a conceptual artist, on the history of complaints to New York mayors.
Here's Proof That New Yorkers Like to Complain - New York Times
28 June 2006
Wicked Ramblings and Bold-faced Lies: Crack is Whack
This is from Faith Whitfield's Blog - she's the sister of a very close friend. Her writing is really great fun and quite on the pulse of some of the issues that may be running through your mind. I enjoyed this post on Whitney Houston in particular - 'cause I too am so put out by Whitney's tired activities. Faith writes about other hugely entertaining topics... some of my FAVs include: - Don't Tease Hitler - The Pool party and - Scrampled Eggs.
Here's a excerpt from her post on "LaWhitney's" latest escapades:
"Sometimes I read the newspaper and I can’t help but say, “There is just so much senseless suffering in the world I don’t know why I even bother handing out Pixie Stix to the homeless. It’s like my efforts are in vain.” And I usually can’t help but to say that when I am reading over a stranger’s shoulder in public. I think it’s a great conversation starter. Then I see a story like this, with a picture of LaWhitney’s house, and I really get mad. This woman burns me up because she is too stupid too realize her good fortune, and she is taking it for granted, just like so many celebrities."
.... There's much more - click to get your read on.
Wicked Ramblings and Bold-faced Lies: Crack is Whack
Here's a excerpt from her post on "LaWhitney's" latest escapades:
"Sometimes I read the newspaper and I can’t help but say, “There is just so much senseless suffering in the world I don’t know why I even bother handing out Pixie Stix to the homeless. It’s like my efforts are in vain.” And I usually can’t help but to say that when I am reading over a stranger’s shoulder in public. I think it’s a great conversation starter. Then I see a story like this, with a picture of LaWhitney’s house, and I really get mad. This woman burns me up because she is too stupid too realize her good fortune, and she is taking it for granted, just like so many celebrities."
.... There's much more - click to get your read on.
Wicked Ramblings and Bold-faced Lies: Crack is Whack
13 June 2006
Payphone Project: Telephone Booths & Payphones from around the world
Payphone Project: Telephone Booths & Payphones from around the world
How fascinating!
I found this piece here: http://www.pruned.blogspot.com - on the way to something else of course. Pruned is a lovely blog with lots of cultural, design and esoteric features... Actually they are into landscape architecture and related topics - which is one of my passions so I know them for a while, but this find is certainly different - see it = quite enjoyable, you will not want to leave there... and its OK - but do come back to Ex-LCD soon.
Ta.
29 May 2006
Sonic Intervention: Sarah McLachlan - World on fire = Very moving - see this now!
Sarah McLachlan: WORLD ON FIRE
It seems we are becoming increasingly concerned and distressed about conditions around the world.
This feature: A short music video from Sarah Mclachlan - she is to be commended. It also has info on how much *sound* donations (don't let Katrina-gate etc. kill your kindness) can do - Remember, every effort helps no matter how large or small, how famous or anonymous = it all make an impact.
It seems we are becoming increasingly concerned and distressed about conditions around the world.
* We should be... Something not so good is going around.*When so much here buys so little relative to the rest of the world, I am humbled and often ashamed at our embarrassment of riches. Now don’t get me wrong - I do understand how things work, but what baffles me is that we often fail to remember how giving works, and to do charitable acts in response to our great fortune. We sometimes forget there's a big world out there... to be human and to be kind.
This feature: A short music video from Sarah Mclachlan - she is to be commended. It also has info on how much *sound* donations (don't let Katrina-gate etc. kill your kindness) can do - Remember, every effort helps no matter how large or small, how famous or anonymous = it all make an impact.
So, do something - make your own impact.
See Sarah McLachlan's video here --> WORLD ON FIRE ...and please be sure to click the link showing how small dollars can do huge helps for others.
From theonion.com - Preventing Illegal Immigration
Preventing Illegal Immigration... This is rich!
Yes = sarcasm. Look closely.
Thanks to theOnion.com for this.
For more ROFLOL go there: Chart: Congressional Proposal Strategy for Preventing Illegal Immigration
Couldn't resist...
Yes = sarcasm. Look closely.
Thanks to theOnion.com for this.
For more ROFLOL go there: Chart: Congressional Proposal Strategy for Preventing Illegal Immigration
Couldn't resist...
28 May 2006
BBC NEWS Technology: Amnesty International to target net repression.
Internet users are being urged to stand up for online freedoms by backing a new campaign launched by human rights group Amnesty International.
* Get more in this topic here -> BBC NEWS Technology - Amnesty International to target net repression.
The campaign will highlight abuses of rights the net is used for, and push for the release of those jailed for speaking out online. It will also name hi-tech firms aiding governments that limit online protests.
................................................................
*My comment: Hmmm- Hi-Tech corps aiding gov't censorship?
Criminy! I shudder to think of the motivations behind all this...
Learn for yourself and act.
* Get more in this topic here -> BBC NEWS Technology - Amnesty International to target net repression.
The campaign will highlight abuses of rights the net is used for, and push for the release of those jailed for speaking out online. It will also name hi-tech firms aiding governments that limit online protests.
*My comment: Hmmm- Hi-Tech corps aiding gov't censorship?
Criminy! I shudder to think of the motivations behind all this...
Learn for yourself and act.
22 May 2006
ABC News: Soldiers Turn SNL Rap Skit Into 'Lazy Ramadi'
See this video now!
CLICK HERE --> ABC News: Soldiers Turn SNL Rap Skit Into 'Lazy Ramadi'
Flip the Script
Two U.S. soldiers make a Rap music video about their time in Iraq.
Inspired by a SNL (Saturday Night Live) skit, SSG Matt Wright created this video with US National Guard-mates all the way in Iraq.
It's gone viral of course.
Here's a clue for America about how they are feeling. Thought provoking, and also quite entertaining... seems a waste of some spontaneous talent.
*** 2 thumbs up here for the "Vid” and wishing all our troops well.
CLICK HERE --> ABC News: Soldiers Turn SNL Rap Skit Into 'Lazy Ramadi'
Flip the Script
Two U.S. soldiers make a Rap music video about their time in Iraq.
Inspired by a SNL (Saturday Night Live) skit, SSG Matt Wright created this video with US National Guard-mates all the way in Iraq.
It's gone viral of course.
Here's a clue for America about how they are feeling. Thought provoking, and also quite entertaining... seems a waste of some spontaneous talent.
*** 2 thumbs up here for the "Vid” and wishing all our troops well.
27 April 2006
Gas Prices by ZIP CODE - Loaded Issue Alert!
Well we may feel helpless... but only because we are too (American) idle to get up, go out and protest!
Which, if I recall - is the (latest) reason we also spend billions of dollars in Iraq - so THEY can get up, go out and protest - one of the key privileges of democracy. Even if the war really was a run at the oil over there - that strategy apparently did not work out either - yikes!
Now it seems we just outsource democracy... as wars in other countries. The French riot in the streets when job benefits change, yet here we enjoy struggling things and just... ahh, complaining - sounds pathetic and kind of puny coming from a "super power" like America. We may have lost our Mojo but be reminded it is our hard earned money that’s being spent abroad with little left over to cure or soothe America's issues. Sadder still, we spread democracy so selectively - there are other nations that have far worse conditions such as Africa - the need there is endless as we well know, or should know - what have you done for Africa lately?
I guess it is what it is. I am saddened because it seems we have lost our power and sense of outrage as human beings and Americans - now days we just sit down. It feels we can't or won't stand up for issues that are in our faces every day and affect our futures and those of our children and families, and the earth as a whole. (I'm folding my soapbox up now).
So Happy Trails...
{Roy Rodgers said that - but he rode a horse.}
For your next road trip or commute ($$ out of your paycheck), here's what it looks like for car travel in the land of opportunity: Clicking for gas... how unfortunate for US.
CLICK HERE ---> Gas Prices - MSN Autos
Which, if I recall - is the (latest) reason we also spend billions of dollars in Iraq - so THEY can get up, go out and protest - one of the key privileges of democracy. Even if the war really was a run at the oil over there - that strategy apparently did not work out either - yikes!
Now it seems we just outsource democracy... as wars in other countries. The French riot in the streets when job benefits change, yet here we enjoy struggling things and just... ahh, complaining - sounds pathetic and kind of puny coming from a "super power" like America. We may have lost our Mojo but be reminded it is our hard earned money that’s being spent abroad with little left over to cure or soothe America's issues. Sadder still, we spread democracy so selectively - there are other nations that have far worse conditions such as Africa - the need there is endless as we well know, or should know - what have you done for Africa lately?
I guess it is what it is. I am saddened because it seems we have lost our power and sense of outrage as human beings and Americans - now days we just sit down. It feels we can't or won't stand up for issues that are in our faces every day and affect our futures and those of our children and families, and the earth as a whole. (I'm folding my soapbox up now).
So Happy Trails...
{Roy Rodgers said that - but he rode a horse.}
For your next road trip or commute ($$ out of your paycheck), here's what it looks like for car travel in the land of opportunity: Clicking for gas... how unfortunate for US.
CLICK HERE ---> Gas Prices - MSN Autos
21 April 2006
Tax resisters : When the Tax Man cometh, they don't answer the bell | csmonitor.com
! Tax resisters - hmmm a sticky wickett - but a great idea ... in theory. Read more here:
When the Tax Man cometh, they don't answer the bell | csmonitor.com
Compelling quote: "three years into the Iraq war,and the tax-resister clearinghouse has more than doubled its online readership, from 200 hits a day to about 500."
When the Tax Man cometh, they don't answer the bell | csmonitor.com
Compelling quote: "three years into the Iraq war,and the tax-resister clearinghouse has more than doubled its online readership, from 200 hits a day to about 500."
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