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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Link Roundup
Jott
You're driving down the road and an idea pops into your head. It's something you want to remember to do later, but chances are good you'll forget. What to do? Use your cellphone to call Jott, which will record your voice memo, then send you an email with a perfectly transcribed reminder. Jott is the simplest, coolest new technology I've seen in a while. (And it's free.)
Woman Within
My new favorite site for plus-size women's clothing. The styles are cute, the prices are cheap and the quality is decent. I really like the customer reviews, too. If you're interested, let me know. I can get us both $10 off coupons if I refer you.
On Meetings
Anyone who goes to (or calls) a lot of meetings should read this post from the local blog 4&20 Blackbirds. It's short and hysterical. (And one thing I really do not miss about my former day job.)
Sign the MoveOn.org petition
"America must commit to producing 100% of our electricity from cheap, clean renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, within 10 years." Al Gore and many other say it's doable. Let's kick the oil habit!
"Charlie Wilson's War"
Fantastic movie. Highly entertaining and informative. I knew the U.S. had supplied the Afghanis with weapons to fight the Soviets, but I was hazy on how those weapons ended up being used against us. This movie makes the connection.
PostSecret
I did not write this secret, but I could have. If you aren't reading PostSecret every week, you're missing out.
The truth about Obama and Taxes
Have you received an email about how Barack Obama will supposedly double your taxes? Find out the truth from nonpartisan group FactCheck.org.
The Awful Truth About Eating Grains and Grains and Human Evolution
I'm gearing up for another run at low-carb eating. I'm finding more and more evidence that humans are not yet well-adapted to eating grains (even the supposedly beneficial whole grains) and that they are a cause of weight gain. But they are easy, cheap and everywhere. Wish me luck.
You're driving down the road and an idea pops into your head. It's something you want to remember to do later, but chances are good you'll forget. What to do? Use your cellphone to call Jott, which will record your voice memo, then send you an email with a perfectly transcribed reminder. Jott is the simplest, coolest new technology I've seen in a while. (And it's free.)
Woman Within
My new favorite site for plus-size women's clothing. The styles are cute, the prices are cheap and the quality is decent. I really like the customer reviews, too. If you're interested, let me know. I can get us both $10 off coupons if I refer you.
On Meetings
Anyone who goes to (or calls) a lot of meetings should read this post from the local blog 4&20 Blackbirds. It's short and hysterical. (And one thing I really do not miss about my former day job.)
Sign the MoveOn.org petition
"America must commit to producing 100% of our electricity from cheap, clean renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, within 10 years." Al Gore and many other say it's doable. Let's kick the oil habit!
"Charlie Wilson's War"
Fantastic movie. Highly entertaining and informative. I knew the U.S. had supplied the Afghanis with weapons to fight the Soviets, but I was hazy on how those weapons ended up being used against us. This movie makes the connection.
PostSecretI did not write this secret, but I could have. If you aren't reading PostSecret every week, you're missing out.
The truth about Obama and Taxes
Have you received an email about how Barack Obama will supposedly double your taxes? Find out the truth from nonpartisan group FactCheck.org.
The Awful Truth About Eating Grains and Grains and Human Evolution
I'm gearing up for another run at low-carb eating. I'm finding more and more evidence that humans are not yet well-adapted to eating grains (even the supposedly beneficial whole grains) and that they are a cause of weight gain. But they are easy, cheap and everywhere. Wish me luck.
posted by Patia 1:27 PM
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i signed the moveon.org petition, although online petitions always seem a little futile---
and postsecret has been one of my favorites for a long time. i check it religiously every sunday---we went to a reading by frank warren @ powell's in portland. it was amazing. i will never forget he read a secret at the reading that was: after 9/11 my whole family thinks i'm dead. i instantly got tears in my eyes. reminds you strangers are still capable of making emotional impacts on each other.
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and postsecret has been one of my favorites for a long time. i check it religiously every sunday---we went to a reading by frank warren @ powell's in portland. it was amazing. i will never forget he read a secret at the reading that was: after 9/11 my whole family thinks i'm dead. i instantly got tears in my eyes. reminds you strangers are still capable of making emotional impacts on each other.
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April : July 22, 2008 8:05 PM
Thanks for signing. I agree, petitions are often futile -- but OTOH, MoveOn seems to pack a pretty big punch.
I've heard that 9/11 secret, and I think it's kind of sh*tty. What kind of thing is that to do to your family? And to all the other survivors who now wonder if their loved one might possibly be alive, after all?
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I've heard that 9/11 secret, and I think it's kind of sh*tty. What kind of thing is that to do to your family? And to all the other survivors who now wonder if their loved one might possibly be alive, after all?
posted by Patia : July 22, 2008 9:38 PM
postsecret is an amazing project...and their books make cool gifts too
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Tabbie : July 22, 2008 10:48 PM
well, the secret is so vague---maybe the family was one you'd want to disappear from.
that's the thing ---their most often so vaugue, you only get one side of the story
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that's the thing ---their most often so vaugue, you only get one side of the story
posted by April : July 23, 2008 9:05 AM
You're off carbs again? Well, there goes my invitation to come over for some cake.
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posted by Rebecca : July 23, 2008 5:17 PM
Yeah, like FactCheck is a source for unbiased information.
Give me a break.
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Give me a break.
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: August 06, 2008 4:28 PM
Anonymous: It seems pretty unbiased to me -- it publishes info critical of both candidates. What evidence do you have that it's not unbiased?
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