Monthly Archives: February 2009
Economic Crisis: 11 Ways to Help Yourself and Your Country
Face it, times are tough. Here is a list of things you need to be doing to help yourself and your country to get through this economic crisis and recession.
Posted in Current Events, Economics, Society Tagged 401(k), assets, bailout, credit card, debt, economic crisis, foreclosure, healthcare, innovation, insurance, ira, jobs, mortgage, productivity, stock market, stock price, toxic, unemployment 1 Comment
At Least 361 Intelligent Civilizations Have Emerged In Our Galaxy
Are we alone? Scientific research suggests that the Milky Way Galaxy contains many advanced civilizations. This paints a picture of a Universe teeming with life.
Posted in Science Tagged 21st century, aliens, astrobiology, civilization, earth, exoplanets, intelligent life, kepler mission, milky way galaxy, nasa, solar system, stars, ufo 7 Comments
New Nuclear Construction: South Texas Project Expansion
In 2006, NRG Energy filed with the NRC for a license to build two additional reactors at the South Texas Project. Environmentalists are bitterly opposed.
Posted in Energy Tagged abwr, construction, environmentalists, expansion, nrg, nuclear energy, pwr, south texas project 28 Comments
B Movie Babels: The Warriors
Framed for murdering the leader of a powerful gang, the Warriors must fight their way through every strange gang in the city. Find out more in this movie review.
Posted in Entertainment, Movies Tagged b movie, baseball furies, can you dig it, come out to play, coney island, cyrus, lizzies, orphans, the bronx, the warriors, turnbull ac 11 Comments
6 and 20 Uninspired Predictions for the 2009 Baseball Season
2009 Baseball predictions, analysis, and commentary for the '09 Major League Baseball Season. Check player awards and what team will win the 2009 World Series?
Posted in Sports Tagged 2009 baseball predictions, arod, baseball, joe maddon, joe torre, jose reyes, major league base, mike scioscia, ron gardenhire, steroids 12 Comments
TweeterGetter: Pyramid Scheme or Social Networking Gold?
TweeterGetter, a new application on Twitter that boasts of its ability to deliver thousands of new followers, stirs up controversy among Twitter users.
Posted in Entertainment, Technology Tagged pyramid scheme, social media, social networking, tweetergetter, twitter 3 Comments
In General: Scipio Africanus
Highlighting the accomplishments of the Roman General Publius Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama against Hannibal Barca and Carthage.
Posted in History Tagged battle of baecula, battle of ilipia, battle of zama, cannae, carthage, cavalry, elephants, manipular, phalanx, publius cornelius, republic, rome, scipio africanus, scythed chariot, second punic war, the elder 6 Comments
The Buddha’s Story