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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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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:

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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The Next Leap for Linux

The Next Leap for Linux
Nrbelex writes “The New York Times is taking a look at the state of Linux. “Linux has always had a reputation of being difficult to install and daunting to use. Most of the popular Windows and Macintosh programs cannot be used on it, and hand-holding — not that you get that much of it with Windows — is rare. But those reasons for rejecting Linux are disappearing.” The article discusses major PC makers’ newest offers and compares them to their Windows counterparts.”

Sony ICF 9550W

I need to clean the contacts on my radio… The poor thing keeps popping and crackling when I turn it on and adjust the volume. It’s a good old radio… well worth it to try and fix it…
I found a video someone posted on YouTube of the same model… view it below: