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Review: The Secret Garden

2015-02-07T08:45:00.001-05:00

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This would be most suited for a young adult, but as an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this! The writing was superb, and the messages of hope, adventure, and exploration resonated deeply with me. We would all do well to recognize in our daily lives the beauty of nature and the immense power of positive thinking that this book helped reawaken in me.

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Review: The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

2013-07-20T21:28:00.001-04:00

The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption by Jim Gorant

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Review: Matterhorn

2013-07-14T10:22:00.001-04:00

Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

2013-07-05T06:23:00.001-04:00

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns

2013-06-27T08:04:00.001-04:00

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Review: The Alchemist

2013-03-03T12:10:00.001-05:00

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

2013-02-25T15:23:00.001-05:00

Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement by Clint Swindall

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: The Giver

2013-02-15T12:03:00.001-05:00

The Giver by Lois Lowry

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: A Monster Calls

2013-02-06T07:47:00.001-05:00

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: Guns

2013-01-31T07:17:00.001-05:00

Guns by Stephen King

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: A Dog's Purpose

2013-01-30T07:42:00.001-05:00

A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: The Last Aliyah

2013-01-26T15:49:00.001-05:00

The Last Aliyah by Chris Hambleton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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San Onofre Nuclear Waste Generating Station: What does a Banana have in common with a Nuke plan...

2012-02-04T10:43:00.000-05:00

San Onofre Nuclear Waste Generating Station: What does a Banana have in common with a Nuke plan...: What does a Banana have in common with a Nuke plant? Nothing. Ones waste will need to be cooled, guarded & bureaucrated for 500,000 ...

Ernie's blog: On A Quest To Hire The Über Production Artist

2012-01-30T11:57:00.000-05:00

Ernie's blog: On A Quest To Hire The Über Production Artist: After reading my blog post " The Über-Manager: A True Story ", a high-end Retoucher asked me what does it take to be an Über-Studio Artist a...

Friday Documentary “Never Forgotten”

2012-01-21T07:43:00.000-05:00

Friday Documentary “Never Forgotten”

Is Missouri the Next Alabama?

2012-01-17T15:47:00.000-05:00

Is Missouri the Next Alabama?

Ernie's blog: Skills, Motivation and Attitude: Which is the most...

2012-01-17T05:39:00.000-05:00

Ernie's blog: Skills, Motivation and Attitude: Which is the most...: By Ernie Arias Never before has the hiring pool been so crowded with Social and Digitally-savvy, super-talented young adults coming out o...

By Nate - Los Angeles: Spring is in the air

2012-01-14T14:51:00.000-05:00

By Nate - Los Angeles: Spring is in the air: Young explorer? Get ready for some fun adventure's moves this spring season! 100 % cotton practice your move T-shirt with front cha...

Growing Up Gamers: Magic in a Box!

2011-12-28T11:47:00.000-05:00

Growing Up Gamers: Magic in a Box!: by Randy Hello, hello! Happy holidays to everyone out there! I hope everyone is having a great time celebrating with their families, and h...

Empire Avenue

2011-12-15T06:40:00.000-05:00

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Lately I've been having a lot of fun with Empire Avenue. It's a stock market game where you "invest" Eaves (their dollars) in other people's social networking value as others do the same for you. Unlock achievments and connect with others throughout many several social networks. You can check out Empire Avenue and invest in me as (e)GEOCACHER.

2011-12-14T21:27:00.001-05:00

And to think I drank this stuff for years. Thankfully I switched to water and juice recently. And beer. :)

Flame Retardant in Mountain Dew

From the Environmental Health News:

Patented by chemical companies as a flame retardant, and banned in food throughout Europe and Japan, BVO has been added to sodas for decades in North America. Now some scientists have a renewed interest in this little-known ingredient, found in 10 percent of sodas in the United States.
The FDA limit for brominated oil in sodas is based on outdated data from the 1970s, so scientists say the chemical deserves a fresh look. Their concern is that it builds up in tissues, and may have the same effects as brominated flame retardants.After a few extreme soda binges — not too far from what many gamers regularly consume – a few patients have needed medical attention for skin lesions, memory loss and nerve disorders, all symptoms of overexposure to bromine. Other studies suggest that BVO could be building up in human tissues, just like other brominated compounds such as flame retardants. In mouse studies, big doses caused reproductive and behavioral problems.

via Gizmodo

2011-12-14T11:39:00.003-05:00

I've censored the following, in protest of a bill that gives any corporation and the US government the power to censor the internet--a bill that could pass THIS WEEK. To see the uncensored text, and to stop internet censorship, visit: http://americancensorship.org/posts/11444/uncensor

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Noisetrade - Free Music Downloads

2011-12-09T09:39:00.000-05:00

Wondering where to grab free music on the internet, but tired of spammy links or *gasp* torrent results? Head over to NoiseTrade, a spot for artists to showcase their works and for music lovers to legally download for free everything on the site. You're suggested to offer a cash tip if you like their work, and is more than deserving for most of the artists I've seen on the site. You can follow NoiseTrade on twitter at @noisetrade and become a fan of their Facebook page as well.

Coldplay in New York City

2011-12-07T23:27:00.000-05:00

I had a great time as a guest at SiriusXM's The Spectrum Town Hall with Coldplay in New York City! 20 lucky SiriusXM subscribers got to ask questions to the band live on the air. I was a bit nervous at first but really enjoyed myself once the show got started. The band members seemed personable and quite witty. My friend Debbie and I took the Greyhound from DC for the day. What a great time! It's amazing the opportunities that come your way when you give just a bit of effort... :)

Food for Thought

2011-11-25T13:55:00.003-05:00

Infographic by Visual News