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Hard drive technology wins the 2007 Nobel Prize for physics

Pioneering work on magnetic materials in the 1980 lead to the discovery of the phenomena known as giant magnetoresistance. This, in turn, rapidly led to ultra high density magnetic storage read heads that are used in today’s hard drives. The discoverers of this phenomena are awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in physics.

Neat Video

I got to see this in tonight’s class… interesting…

lack of diary styled blog entries…

Diana had pointed out to me that I hadn’t really been blogging anything personal in a while, which may or may not have any relevance to you, for some of my entries end up being filtered into different levels for security. Most of my more personal items are available for “friends only” viewing, while others are set to a “diana only” or “private” level–so it’s quite possible that you, the reader of this entry, have never seen anything that juicy. All the more reason for you to sign on to LJ, and become a friend. That’ll change eventually though, for I do plan to actually set up a different site or something where you can sign up to look into my mind. Scary thought, huh?
I really don’t know why I haven’t been blogging my own thoughts–it’s not for a lack of thoughts… I guess that I’ve been struggling with my thoughts… Everything is so darned muddled… I blame it on the weather and change in the seasons…
I’m actually fairly happy, I guess… Finances are almost under control. The apartment is clean. Diana’s not working so much overtime, so she’s home a bit more. I dunno. I guess things are fine.
There’s just not a whole lot for me to write about myself, or about day to day life. My classes are a bit faster paced this quarter, so there’s not time for me to blog about what’s going on in class, or to write anything freely in class either. Just a bit busier. Maybe that’s why my thoughts are too muddled, and more difficult to lay out in an entry.
Oh, well. Things will calm down eventually, and I’ll be able to write once again.

A Change Would Do You Good

how about a little music to help pass the time…
Sheryl Crow – A Change Would Do You Good

Man Says Bad Chicken Feed Killed His Chickens

Man Says Bad Chicken Feed Killed His Chickens
A Harrison County man says moldy feed killed his chickens.

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Coffeebreak – 10/8/2007

On this morning’s Coffeebreak:
Rick asked for clarification on the jokes Chris was tossing around on Friday’s show. Chris had been poking fun at Rick being in a bad mood; Chris had actually been responding to a comment Rick made at the very beginning of Friday’s show, where he had said that Chris looked a little down. Chris replayed that clip from the show, and a quick laugh was enjoyed.
Chris also announced that WCYN would be broadcasting remotely from the WEDCO District’s Health Fair at River Road Park this morning, from10a.m. to 11a.m.
Rick’s guest this morning was Peggy Sithers, of WEDCO District Health, who was speaking on behalf of this morning’s event.
WEDCO is holding the third annual Harrison County Children’s Health Fair at River Road Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. There will be approximately 20 booths available for children and parents to tour, which will be offering various forms of information on child health and safety. There will be a number of healthy snacks available for children, such as apples and raisins, as well as an ice cream treat at the end, once the child has visited every booth and station along the way.
A few of the things that children and parents can expect to find are information on diabetes, nutrition, car seat safety, bicycle safety, and other prizes and goodies. Some of the named partners of this event are the Ministerial Association’s Food Pantry, The Harrison County Humane Society, Cynthiana Fire Department, Cynthiana Police Department, Brown’s Ambulance Service, the Cynthiana Harrison County Public Library, the Childcare Council, Curves, and the Cynthiana Harrison County Parks and Recreation Department. There will also be many booths offering information on health and family services provided by the Harrison County WEDCO District Health Department.
Booths and tents will be set up around the shelter.
In closing, referencing the tooth-fairy costume Peggy was wearing for her dental health booth, Rick jokingly asked the question of how inflation has affected the amount of money the tooth-fairy deposits. I googled for an inflation calculator, which informed me that a quarter left in 1930 would equate to $2.85 left in 2006–Jeremiah.

In other news, Rick announced that the station had received their “G: The Coach” stickers on Friday, and that they had a few left. Anyone who is interested should call the station at 859.234.1400 immediately, before they run out.

This morning’s sponsors were:
Harrison County Board of Education, Jetubs, Cockrell’s Auto Center, BluegrassTradingPost.com, Whalen & Company, Eastside Pharmacy, Bourbon Community Hospital, and WEDCO District Health.

ASUS Motherboard Ships With Embedded Linux

ASUS Motherboard Ships With Embedded Linux
Michael writes “ASUSTek has introduced the P5E3 Deluxe motherboard, which in addition to using Intel’s new X38 Chipset also features a soon-to-be-announced technology by DeviceVM. SplashTop is an instant-on Linux desktop environment that is embedded onto this motherboard. Within seconds of turning on the P5E3 Deluxe motherboard, you can boot into this Linux environment that currently features a Mozilla-based web browser and the Skype VoIP client. Browser and VoIP settings can be saved and there are plans for the device to provide new features and support via updates. At Phoronix is a review of this $360 motherboard embedded with Linux and a web browser.”

random ideas and opinions

I was just messing around at the Democrat’s site, and ran across an editorial of Donald’s that I had missed. It is well worth reading. While I fully agree with all points made, there was one portion that stood out in my mind. Below is that portion of what Donald wrote:

Opinions are needed from all age, gender, race and ethnic groups. I grew up here, and I know that if you’re not over 60 and have the right socio-economic background or the right family tree, most people will dismiss what you say.

That’s probably going to make some people mad, but this concept is not my own making. I’ve heard person after person say the same thing.

Diversity of ideas must be sought, it won’t come to us on its own. And when it’s found, it must be acknowledged.

So, just for fun, should anyone actually read this, and they be from Cynthiana, I am requesting comments on this particular passage. I wanna know what you think.

…and if you want to read the full article, you can find it at:

Coffeebreak – 10/5/2007

I’m sorry, but today’s show isn’t being blogged in great depth, because there really wasn’t much of a show. It was open-mic, and only three people called in. The first caller just wanted to say hi, the second to mention veteran’s day and complain about a few aspects of local government, and the third to ask whether they will be scheduling an interview with a fourth-grader who had wrote an editorial on littering.
Listeners were reminded of the Ghost Walking Tour that debuts tonight, and that the Thorobreds fight Pendleton County on the hilltop tonight.

It's Torture

It’s Torture

We’ll be all over the explosive NY Times article revealing that the Bush Administration secretly condoned the torture of enemey combatants. We’ll bring you all the verbal acrobatics from the White House briefing today, as Dana Perino did her best to put out the fire.

Plus…another bomb dropped in the NY Times. Focus on the Family’s James Dobson announcing that his group will endorse a third party candidate if the GOP elects one that doesn’t jive with their position on abortion (ahem, Rudy?).

The Limbaugh controversy continues…Rush’s home affiliate radio station refuses to play the McGough VoteVets ad.

All that…plus Alex Borstein (aka Ms. Lois Griffin) joins Keith to talk ‘Family Guy’, Politics, and whatever else comes up. It’s going to be a good show.

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