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There Are Also These Things Called Books

Have you 'Googled' anything today? No? Have you tried to look anything up on Wikipedia today? 

Popular information websites, reportedly tens of thousands of them, are protesting today. Among the well-known, Google blackened it's banner and Wikipedia simply blackened their site for 24 hours. They're protesting two bills currently making the rounds on Capital Hill having to do with piracy--not of the Captain Jack Sparrow variety, of the intellectual and artistic property variety.

So no wiki today? Will the world come to an end?

There are these things called books.

Back before information was a click away, it was a page-turn away. I'm not worried.

Nor am I worried that the Googles and Wikipedias will being going dark permanently. I have to trust that the battle over intellectual and artistic property will rage on, but not impact our insatiable appetite for information that technology can so swiftly satisfy. And where there's an appetite, there's a way.

Consider this: Moments after Wikipedia went black today, the internet sprang to life with dozens of ways users can bypass the blackout. Seems it's only Wiki's English page, so if you go to another language and then hit 'translate'... Seems they also neglected to blacken iOS browser versions, so if you Wiki on your phone or tablet... Seems they also left a few back doors open, so if you add thus and so to the address...

Worry not, info junkies and internet freedom fighters. The internet, legal and or bootlegged, won't let you down. 

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If I Had A Million Dollars...

News today that Radio Talk Show Host Michael Savage is offering Newt Gingrich ONE MILLION DOLLARS to withdraw from the Presidential race. His point: Newt can't beat President Obama, and Mitt Romney can.

First off, I think Newt's probably got a million of his own. Second, I'd advise Newt to hold out. I think Mitt Romney could offer more. Newt, have your guys talk to Mitt's guys. Just sayin'. Here's the story.

I'll run for a million. Any takers? 

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Things That Make Me Go 'Hmmm'

Someone Will Lose An Eye ~ Do you remember when parents warned children about the dangers of throwing objects? Check this story: Woman Hurls Bible At Son's Girlfriend. Uh... she should've ducked?

The Love of Christ? ~ I have no words for this one. Idiots. There... I found one.

Editors, Puhleeeez! ~ I was so bothered by that last article that I read it twice. Once disgusted with the incident, and the second time scratching my head at the poor grammar and spelling throughout the article. Don't try that at home, folks. Them is professional jouralizts. Cretans!

Speaking of... ~ ESPN yanked Hank last night. I tuned in to watch my beloved Bucs on Monday Night Football and missed out on a Buccaneer flavored version of his signature All My Rowdy Friends. Why? Seems Hank attempted to talk politics. By the way, after watching video of the Hank rant, I applaud ESPN for pulling him.

You Go Girl ~ Love stories like this one: Homecoming Queen Kicks Game Winning Field Goal

Blount Object ~ Here's another great story from the gridiron. Love watching this guy carry the ball.

Romney Exhales ~ Methinks Mitt was watching this closer than any of the other Republican list of hopefuls.

Raising Cain ~ And on the subject of politics, Herman Cain seems to have caught a bit of traction. He has been one of those "I like this guy, but he has no chance" sort of candidates so far. Maybe the tide is coming in.

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Pat Robertson Speaking Nonsense... Again

I have no (kind) words regarding this clip that's circulating the internet. Stunned. Sad. 

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Facebook For Grandma

Today is my day off. Like every Monday, I have a list of things I want to accomplish. Of course I want to get writing time in. There are a few chores and errands that await my attention. Then there's this...

I'm going to create a Facebook page for my mom. She's turning 80.

I took Mom out for breakfast recently. She shared with me that she wished she were more aware of how all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were doing. Let me attempt a tally, although with my family this is difficult to do: Mom has five kids, twenty-two grandchildren (with spouses 30 and soon to be 31), ten great-grands (11 on the way). The reality is--and she embraces it--that they've all got busy schedules and growing responsibilities. Still, she laments that she really only catches up a couple of times a year when family occasions bring us together.

As Mom shared with me I considered this: that very morning I had seen a handful of Facebook updates from her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids before our breakfast. Facebook--the ideal tool for Grandmas!

Think of it. Grandma can get online each morning and see what her kids, grands and great-grands are up to. Many of our family members post photos, videos and such--Grandma won't miss a thing.

Think of that grandchildren! Grandma will be reading YOUR posts. Uh-huh. I'm not naming names, but a couple of you might want to clean it up... or you may be getting a note (or worse, wall comment) from Grandma! I'm just sayin'.

Seriously, I have to tell you what a great thing I think this will be. Mom's on her computer--and though seperated by miles and schedules, she'll be able to see what's happening in our lives, and we'll be able to remind her often how much we love her.

So family, consider this your head's up. Grandma's going high tech. Friend her.

 

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