(Untitled)- March 29, 2005 Forget the V-Chip... every TV needs this!HACKERS, CRACKERS, WEBLOG YAKKERS The Internet, Privacy, Security, etcProtect our kids from REAL smut! or have a little fun with your favorite wingnut... sneak in and stash one of these babies on the back of their TV ;o)FOXBlockerFOXBlocker is an innovative new product that filters out the FOX News network. Simply screw the filter into the back of your TV and never be exposed to right wing propaganda again (at least through FOX News). Using..http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_27_archive.html#111205739965555002 (Untitled)- March 29, 2005 John Edwards praises bloggers in cutting-edge "broadcast"HACKERS, CRACKERS, WEBLOG YAKKERS The Internet, Privacy, Security, etc.Edwards Releases PodcastFormer vice presidential candidate John Edwards has released his first podcast.Edwards is one of the first politicians to try podcasting.The online audio recording features Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, talking about a host of different subjects, including the NCAA basketball tournament, Elizabeth's recovery from breast cancer, Edwards'...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_27_archive.html#111205587931756279 (Untitled)- March 29, 2005 Freedom of information loses an advocateRIGHTS AND WRONGS Government Takeover of American Freedom, Media and ElectionsJ. Emory Cross led charge in Legislature for 'Sunshine' lawsThe Georgia native got the conversation about open meetings started in Florida.The Associated PressMarch 26, 2005TAMPA -- Former state lawmaker J. Emory "Red" Cross, credited with making Florida a leader in open government by pushing for a law to open up meetings, has died. He was 91.Cross died Thursday in Tampa,..http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_27_archive.html#111205528146084118 (Untitled)- March 29, 2005 "Is our children learning" Not from this raggedy bunch!SOMETHIN'S HAPPENIN' HERE World or U.S. News or CommentaryN.Y. Schools Send Out Flawed TestsNEW YORK -- New York school officials are red in the face after sending out prep material for students that was filled with grammatical and math errors.The booklets were intended to help students pass mandatory math and reading tests.They were distributed via e-mail to superintendents and math coaches on Wednesday but had to be recalled after.http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_27_archive.html#111205478231515178 (Untitled)- March 24, 2005 At last... honesty at the pump!WORDS AND WORKS Poetry, Prose, Letters, Essays, Quotes and Quips (and sometimes Pics!)There was a "photoshopped" version of this going around the internet a few years ago... but this one appears to be the real thing!'Arm', 'Leg' Becomes New Price Of Gas In BaltimoreBALTIMORE -- A gas station in a Baltimore suburb posted new gas prices Tuesday, but not without some commentary.Instead of the normal prices on their sign, the owners of the station at the corner of...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_20_archive.html#111163832207514802 (Untitled)- March 21, 2005 New Study Shatters Milk MythFLORA AND FAUNA — Environment and HealthAnd more lies, damned lies!!! -vFrom Gwen:New Study Shatters Milk Myth For Strong Bones, Kids Need Exercise, Sunshine And A Dairy-Free Diet Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine 03-07-2005 WASHINGTON -- In a new scientific review scheduled to appear in the March issue of the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics, Cornell-trained nutritionist Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D., and co-authors show that dairy products do not...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_20_archive.html#111144181498706677 (Untitled)- March 19, 2005 It's bad enough when the neighbors tattle on you... but your own car!HACKERS, CRACKERS, WEBLOG YAKKERS The Internet, Privacy, Security, etc.Below are two recent articles from bankrate.com with some great tips on what to watch out for in transportation surveillance.Is Big Brother your backseat spyBy Melissa M. Ezarik Bankrate.com Is the latest auto technology a threat to your privacy A strange question at first glance, perhaps, but it's no coincidence so many new-car commercials show a...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_13_archive.html#111120919853750012 (Untitled)- March 16, 2005 Sad News Via Pip at Wilson's Blogmanac:Yellow Times has shut down"YellowTimes.org has shut down due to funding issues. While this may be temporary, it also may be permanent. We appreciate your past support."Source: Yellow TimesThis is very sad for anyone who used to read the excellent Yellow Times website. Our own Wilson's Almanac Yellow Pages for two years has beeen produced in association with our friends at YT, and will continue, but using news and current affairs material from other...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_13_archive.html#111097094952353906 (Untitled)- March 16, 2005 White House to Agencies: Ignore GAO's Ruling on 'Illegal' TV News ReleasesBORN YESTERDAY...NOT! — Orwell Himself Couldn't Have Imagined This Bullshit! TO Editor's Comment: This story appears to be gathering steam quickly. In addition to considerable public outrage, the White House's position was further complicated by a ruling from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that the practice described was illegal, violating laws prohibiting the U.S. government from producing covert...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_13_archive.html#111096823153136584 (Untitled)- March 16, 2005 Outsourcing shocker: underemployed college grads may no longer be able to ask, "do you want fries with that"MONEY... IT'S NOT JUST FOR BREAKFAST ANYMORE — Cover your assets!During various economic downturns, we proletariat have comforted ourselves with the knowledge that we "can always flip burgers if we have to". Flipping and bagging, at least, appear to still be an option... for now.McDonald's could employ call centers to handle drive-thruOAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) ...http://a_changin_times.blogspot.com/2005_03_13_archive.html#111094504961865361 |