Sixty-five years ago today, “the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace […]

Thanksgiving Day, 2006 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America As Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks for the many ways that our Nation and our people have been blessed. The Thanksgiving tradition dates back to the earliest days of our society, celebrated in […]

So, apparently it’s ok to eat fish again. Thank goodness. Mahi mahi in Lemon Pepper Mustard Sauce. Mmmmmm…. Most people should eat more fish because of its health benefits, the U.S. Institute of Medicine reported on Tuesday, but added that consumers must also consider the risks of chemically contaminated seafood. Silly me, I never really […]

Brilliant flash of inspiration from a misread headline. The headline actually said: Pluto demotion won’t change local display I read: Pluto demolition won’t change local display What a plan! Solve the whole thing by busting Pluto up into little bitty chunks. For people with a decent telescope, it might even make a fireworks display of […]

More Amazonian goodness: Unbox Video. Amazon’s new service lets you download movies and TV shows for as little as $1.99. The movies can be saved to DVD, but unfortunately the DVD is only viewable on the computer that you used for the download. So, if you want to watch it on that

A couple of new things of interest over at my favorite online merchant, Amazon.com. They don’t have it linked up from the homepage yet, but they have a new Homeschooling Store. Planning to educate your child at home? Looking for materials to enrich a public education? Are you a teacher needing materials to supplement a […]