Monday, June 30, 2008

US Currency for the Blind

When I first heard about the lawsuit over the fact that United States currency is not distinguishable by blind people, I thought it seemed like somewhat of a waste of time and money. I am still not sure it would be worth all the trouble, but after reading this story, at least now I know why the cause got off the ground in the first place.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Top Ten Sole Survivors of a Plane Crash

Top Ten Sole Survivors of a Plane Crash.

Does not think is the key verb . . .

"It's a little disappointing," he says about the measurement. "But it's not a big deal to me. … I don't think I'm 6-7. … But hey, that's what I'm listed at now."

How can you not think you are the height you really are ?

From today's USA Today.

Sneaky way to score a soccer goal

Sneaky soccer goal.

George Carlin

George Carlin on What's My Line in 1969.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Voice of the Cavaliers

The new Voice of the Cavaliers is Dave Koehn from Vermont and he sounds like this. Here is the official announcement.

Doug Doughty talked to Dave Koehn for the Roanoke Times.

EDD - Do I have it ?

Empathy Deficit Disorder . . . maybe I have it . . .

Hardee's Restaurant

Did you know the namesake/founder of Hardee's lost control of the company in a late-night card game? He passed away June 20.

IRS Mileage Rate

The amount you can deduct for mileage is going up July 1st.

Nice catch at a baseball game

Nice catch at a baseball game.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Bill Gates

Bill Gates retires from Microsoft at the end of this week.

Bull Fighter

Nice photos from a bull fight.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Tim Russert

Interesting interview with Tim Russert's doctor.