Daffodil Lane: June 2008 Archives

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June 26, 2008

What's Happening Today?

The mystery of Mars' two faces solved.

Is it an heirloom or an unwanted piece of junk?

The blue fin tuna is in peril.

Have you ever had frybread? Jamison and his family have talked of this before having lived in Arizona near the Navajo reservation, but I've never tried it personally. It's intriguing, but definitely a sometimes food!

Get rowdy at a Tim McGraw concert and he'll kick you out himself!

The UK has plans for massively expanding its wind power.

Non toxic ways to rid your house of pests.

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June 24, 2008

Five

It's hard to believe it's been five years, but here we are! We're off to celebrate.

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June 23, 2008

What's Happening Toay?

George Carlin dies from heart failure. How hilarious was this man?? 71 seems so young these days. I really loved him, especially in anything Kevin Smith wrote/directed. Alexis adores him as the narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine. He will be missed!

Storm on Saturn.

James E. Hansen renews his call for action on global warming.

How Space Camp works. Jamison and I both used to work there. When Alexis gets old enough to go to camp, we'll go to adult camp because yes, we're geeks! ;oP

Mysterious brain cells linked to blood flow?

Gem gawking.

Gas hit a new record...AGAIN!!

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June 21, 2008

Where the Hell is Matt 2008?

If you've never heard of Matt Harding hop on over to www.whereisthehellismatt.com and follow his journey. He's been across the world where he dances, sometimes alone, sometimes with the locals, and then films where he has been and shares it on YouTube. It's really neat and it gives me the chills to watch him interacting with some many people across the globe! Check it out!

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June 20, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Likely ice found on Mars.

White House still hiding things in the CIA leak. No surprise there.

Looking for Mammoth DNA in the Yukon.

IMAX to go digital?

Organic by design?

A stay of execution for a tree in Brooklyn...For now.

Wild Things.

Search for missing Hawaiian plane continues.

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June 19, 2008

What's Happening Today?

A rainbow was spotted over DC moments after "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was played at Tim Russert's funeral. Wild!

People should have better things to do with their time than make up crap. I've gotten that e-mail from two separate people in the past 24 hours as if it is true. Just because it says it has been checked on Snopes, doesn't mean it actually was, nor does it mean its contents are true.

This is ridiculous! That is way too expensive for a ticket to a show, Broadway or not. It's taking art and making inaccessible to the common person.

This goes along with the first story in that just because people say something doesn't make it so. Do a little research on your own and educate yourself to the truth.

The best quote on Bush ever!: "The man's going to be remembered as a blithering idiot." Via 10,000 Monkeys & a Camera.

Americans drive 1.4 billion fewer miles in in April of 2008, than April of 2007.

Seas rising and warming faster than anticipated.

Maureen Orth speaks about her husband Tim Russert.

Obama decides not to take public funds.

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June 18, 2008

I Hear You

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Doorway to Heaven

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FYI

Several people have mentioned that they tried to send me an e-mail and I never answered. The Daffodil Lane e-mail accounts for all three of us no longer exist. All I got on them was 10,000+ spam e-mails a day and the occasional e-mail so I nuked them. If you've tried to e-mail and I didn't answer that's why. Leave a comment on DL if you need to tell me something and I'll get back to you. :o)

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What's Happening Today?

Taking organic farming to the next level?

I just love Nicole Kidman!

Rare male sea dragon has a bun (or more!) in the oven.

The hunt for Yeti in Asia.

More dinosaur fossils found in Utah.

Build your own recycled bike out of cardboard?

A socially and environmentally friendly retirement?

Historians say that McCain has little chance to win in November...Now that's a headline I like to see! ;o)

Fewer people eating out and going on vacation as fuel prices go up. Isn't that the truth!!?!?!?

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June 17, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Gore endorses Obama.

New FireFox version live today. FireFox hopes to set a record for the most downloads in one day! So what are you waiting for...Go download! ;oP

Invasive mussel making its way west.

Can NanoTech help regrow cartilage and soothe aching knees?

Man in Rome kidnaps his ex-girlfriend to do his laundry and dishes...Get over it dude and do your own damn chores!

Horrible. Unspeakable. Tragedy. These stories make me angry!

With Tastepotting gone, why not try Food Gawker instead?

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June 16, 2008

What's Happening Today?

A new, nightmarish suburbia?

Luke Russert speaks about his father and thank those who have sent condolences.

Studying daydreaming may give clues to your brain and comas.

The flooding in the Midwest not only affecting people, it could threaten crops as well.

Notable American destinations.

A group of "super earths"?

Can gold nanoparticles block HIV?

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June 15, 2008

An Empty Chair For Russert

Today's Meet the Press was a tribute to Tim Russert. They left the moderators chair open in his honor as they remembered his contributions to the show and his life.

"Our issue this sad Sunday morning is remembering and honoring our colleague and friend," Brokaw said.
"He said he was only the temporary custodian," of this program, which he called a national treasure, Brokaw said. "Of course, he was so much more than all that."

Brokaw sat among some of Russert's other colleagues in the front of the show's set, including Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and political analysts Mary Matalin and James Carville, who is also a CNN contributor.

Found via CNN.

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What's Happening Today?

A cozy Paris neighborhood.

Gas hits an all new high...AGAIN!! We're pretty much staying home, how about you?

Congrats to Sara Evans and Jay Barker!

Iowa river falls, but misery continues.

Ten really cool telescopes across the globe and beyond!

Martian shake and bake.

Floods in China too.

This man scares me.

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Don't Just Talk...

Do!

That's the next President of the United States ladies and gentleman. Thank God we're getting one that cares and puts his back into his job!! He's not just rolling up his sleeves for a photo shoot, he's actually getting in there and doing something! We so need that!

Hope!!

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June 14, 2008

What's Happening Today?

The mystery of the dolphin river deaths.

June 13, 2008

RIP Tim Russert

Apparently NBC's Tim Russert collapsed and died today shortly after doing voice overs for Meet the Press. The early suspicion is that it was a heart attack. He was 58 years old. He is survived by his wife and a son. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

More here.

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What's Happening Today?

RIP Tastespotting...You will be sorely missed!

Holy blueberries!

A new class for Pluto?

Inflation way up in May...Your "Well Duh!" headline of the day!

An interesting slide show on endangered animals.

More on Friday the 13th...Since it is actually Friday the 13th! ;oP

Must see TV!!

Drive Ins turn 75!

How cool is this? Thanks Allie!

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June 11, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Gas hits another record. It's above $4 here now. How much is it where you live?

CNN finally woke up and realized someone was trying to impeach Bush...Shouldn't they have figured that out immediately given the articles were read live on the floor of the House of Representatives and carried live on CSPAN? Congressman Robert Wexler co-sponsors Kucinich's effort. It will be interesting to see where this goes...

New Zealand wants to become carbon neutral.

Is US beef safe?

Paul Newman says the rumors that he is battling fatal lung cancer are false, but his business partner/family friend says the rumors are true.

Brainpower may be directly tied to the complexity of your synapses.

The earth's crust moves with every tide.

The Smurfs and Fraggle Rock are green.

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June 10, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Dennis Kucinich filed 35 articles of Impeachment against President Bush on the floor of the House of Representatives last night and major media outlets are mostly ignoring the fact. Why? I had to go search for the news. I applaud him, though I doubt this will go anywhere, even though it really should.

Bionic hand wins prize.

Apple supposedly aiming for the masses with a cheaper, faster iPhone. Want to appeal to the masses? Ditch AT&T! Blackberry looks a lot better in my book since you can get it on any network and I have an iPod Touch, which is basically the iPhone without the phone, and love that thing so that says a lot!

Phoenix Lander gets choked?

Obama and team discuss 20 possible VP candidates. Hopefully Hillary is not on that list!

If you aren't getting enough sleep to the point that you are napping at work something is seriously wrong...

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June 9, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Reno is shaking again.

Monitoring Antarctic ice movement.

China's quake lake rising.

Gas rates hitting rural America hardest.

Congrats to Vin Diesel.

Hen living at McDonalds captured...I don't even know where to go with this!

Urban gardens on the rise.

It's worse than I think? Oh my!

Camera phone home?

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June 6, 2008

What's Happening Today?

Artificial sweeteners confuse the brain and may lead to a diet crash.

If this doesn't scare you witless you aren't paying attention!

An interesting friendship.

Bacteria may save frogs.

Building a playground with Reverend Run.

Why yes he can!

Very well said.

It once was lost, but now it's found...Otherwise known as the tale of a lighthouse that moved from one side of the country to the other without anyone noticing!

Feeling the love for Obama across the great blue ocean.

Obama is the new Google?

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