Category Archives: Society

The Space Debate

Steven Weinbeg received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 and the National Medal of Science in 1991. He teaches in the physics and astronomy departments of the University of Texas at Austin. He has some important observations about space … Continue reading

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Your kids will thank you for this budget

The Wall Street Journal reported just now that President Barack Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2011. The budget plan calls for nearly $1 trillion in tax increases on upper-income families — largely by allowing Bush-era tax cuts … Continue reading

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Outlet Malls – Outlets for What?

Smartmoney has an article that shows how far retailers have adapted to outlet malls. Salient points: For most retailers, outlet malls have become clearance centers Some retailers are stocking the “gaps” in lines at outlets with “outlet-only” merchandise, not marketed … Continue reading

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The Gravity House

Washington is the new Gravity House. Continue reading

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The Real Project Management Institute

I have been a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since January of 2001. I have served as a officer in the local chapter since 2002 including a term as president. I am among many members that see that … Continue reading

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Medical Missions Video Working

I am an advisor for the New Orleans Medical Mission Services Foundation, Inc. I have been working on a Brightcove video for 2006 missions to Ecuador and Nicaragua. It’s working (beta)! Have a look.

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What some people think

some people think that we should not help people that live below sea level. some people think that we should not help people that place houses in the path of fires from Santa Ana winds. some people think that we … Continue reading

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Weight Loss

Most true experts now agree that weight loss is about portion control. It takes about fifteen minutes for the body to recognize that you have eaten something. In many European countries weight gain is not as much of a problem … Continue reading

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Reviewing the Reviewers

If you find it frustrating trying to find reviews on products around the web, try this website. ConsumerSearch.com is a service of the New York Times Company. Great Job! Quoting from their website: For each product category, ConsumerSearch offers: All … Continue reading

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Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World

Egon at www.AutomoBlog.net lists the fastest cars .  Recognize all of these names? Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Saleen, McLaren, Ferrari, Jaguar, Pagani, Lamborghini, and Porsche. Impress your girl with 252 mph.

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