Sunday, January 8, 2012

Don’t get spun by Internet rumors

"Just because you read it on somebody’s blog or in an email from a friend or relative doesn’t mean it’s true. It’s probably not, as we advised in our special report “Is this chain e-mail true?” back on March 18, 2008. On this page we feature a list of the false or misleading viral rumors we’re asked about most often, and a brief summary of the facts. But click on the links to read the full articles. There is a lot more detail in each answer."http://factcheck.org/hot-topics/

Saturday, January 7, 2012

The case of the missing gas mileage

http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/01/Energy-Transportation-The-Case-Of-The-Missing-Gas-Mileage/

Breyer wades into Supreme Court ethics debate

http://www.rdmag.com/News/FeedsAP/2012/01/life-sciences-breyer-wades-into-supreme-court-ethics-debate/

Santorum's income has soared since he left Senate

http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/News/FeedsAP/2012/01/santorums-income-has-soared-since-he-left-senate.aspx?xmlmenuid=59  I guess the private sector does pay better.  I love the facial expressions in this photograph.

Why Republicans Embrace Simpletons and How It Hurts America

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-marshall-crotty/why-republicans-embrace-s_b_1164655.html

Monday, January 2, 2012

PianoSociety.com

pianosociety.com"Piano Society is proud to present its large collection of more than 5,000 high-quality classical keyboard recordings, produced by our artists consisting of both professionals and skilled amateurs. Visitors can find a wide range of music by famous as well as lesser-known classical composers. Although all recordings are free, donations will be gratefully received to cover the costs of hardware and web hosting. "

The Fight Over Fracking

http://www.rdmag.com/Community/Blogs/RDBlog/Energy-Natural-Gas-The-fight-over-fracking/   "Netflix is wonderful for the mailbox. Alongside bills, credit card offers and a never-ending stream of fat magazines, that familiar red-and-white envelope holds the promise of an hour or two of mindless entertainment. Inevitably, though, for every dumb movie or stand-up comedy, I feel obligated to add a documentary, exposé, or heart-wrenching Oscar-winner. The latest was Gasland, which sat on the shelf unwatched for some weeks until I heard it mentioned on the radio during my morning commute. I got what I expected; a Michael Moore-esque “j’accuse” laced with free-form cinematography and folk music."