Archive for April, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Gaming Briefs and Nostalgia Bits
Now here’s an excellent invention. Take a look at this tape:
A neat ski-racing game on the snowy slopes, this used special footholds taking the place of the skis on its cabinet, and you needed to push in certain ways to maintain direction while skiing down […]
Links for 2009-04-28
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[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
Washington University Professor James Morley on typical recession shapes and why they suggest we might see a strong recovery.
Harvard Professor Lucian Bebchuk on how to buy troubled assets while avoiding some of the problems pointed out by many analysts.
Oil 101 looks like a useful new book by commodity trader […]
California Statewide Median Home Price in March Shows First Monthly Increase Since August 2007
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
LOS ANGELES (April 27) – Home sales increased 63.8% in March in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 39%, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.) reported (see chart above).
The March sales figure of 522,980 homes indicates […]
Florida Home Sales Increase for 7th Straight Month
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
ORLANDO, Fla. – April 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales increased in March, making it the seventh month in a row that sales activity demonstrated gains in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR). March’s statewide sales […]
New Study Shows Clear Negative Relationship Between Local/State Tax Burden and Econ. Growth
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Arlington, Va. – U.S. metropolitan areas with lower taxes exhibit higher employment growth, faster population growth, and greater increases in real personal income than areas with a higher tax burden, concludes a new study released today by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), an Arlington, Va.-based policy […]
Pakistan Tops Emerging Markets for 3-Mo. Returns
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
The chart above (click to enlarge) displays the most recent 3-month returns for the emerging market stock markets (in local currency) vs. the USA (4.09%), according to data from MSCI Barra. Nineteen of the emerging market indexes are showing double-digit returns for the last three month period.
Markets In Everything: Ultrasound Smartphones
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Looks like smartphones are getting even smarter. We can already access our email, GPS navigate and use a wide range of business document formats, making them an integral part of a business person’s day. Now doctors might soon be packing a smartphone alongside their stethoscopes. Computer engineers at […]
Audiophile Audition Review
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I want to thank John over at http://www.audaud.com/index.php for the exclusive rights to reprint this great review!
AUDIOPHILE AUDITION focuses on recordings of interest to audiophiles and collectors, with an accent on surround sound for music, and on all hi-res disc formats. Over 100SACD, DVD Video/Audio and […]
Classic Rock Videos
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Welcome To The Machine - Pink Floyd
Vinyl Collective News
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I am happy to hear my friend Virgil over at www.vinylcollective.com is feeling better. Here is the latest news, stop by and pick up some great vinyl at the site:
With the shipment of the new NOFX album (Fristbee/Coaster), we received some restocks, too. Lawrence Arms, Loved […]
Best Buy Vinyl !
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
According to the New York Post, Best Buy is thinking about selling vinyl records again in their stores.
The reason, as we all know, is that vinyl sales are growing. (As much as 15 percent up in 2007 and 89% in 2008). The 2009 forecast gets even […]
Allman Brothers’ Beacon Run To Be Released in Massive Box Set
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Although not a vinyl release, I feel that this is an historic day for Allman Brothers fans as bands’ historic concerts at the Beacon Theater in New York last month is set to be released in a 45-disc CD package capturing all fifteen shows. This is […]
New Vinyl Releases
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Bob Dylan: Together Through Life (2-CD & DVD) (LP & CD)
The Crocodiles: Summer Of Hate (vinyl)
Flipper: Generic (vinyl reissue)
Flipper: Gone Fishin’ (vinyl reissue)
Florence and the Machine: A Lot of Love. A Lot of Blood (vinyl)
Flower-Corsano Duo: The Four Aims (vinyl)
Funkadelic: Cosmic Slop (vinyl reissue)
Funkadelic: Free Your […]
Bird & Animal Names In Rock & Roll History- part ten
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I am adjusting the schedule for this feature, look for this every Tuesday
As we continue our article series about “bird” and “animal” artists and groups in rock and roll, let’s revisit our “bird” theme and start with a little known band that was produced by Dave […]
New Renewable Energy Map
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[?]Submitted by R-Squared Energy Blog
About to hop a plane for Europe, but wanted to share with you a new map from the NRDC that I think is extremely cool:
Renewable Energy Map for the U.S.
I like this map for two reasons. First, it shows the renewable energy possibilities across the country (solar, […]
TTC for 7 Months Before Meeting Amelia
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[?]Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog
by Carline
(Coventry, RI)
window.google_render_ad();Before my fiance and I met Amelia, we were trying to get pregnant for about 7 months. Nothing took place, so we decided to seek some professional help and thank GOD we met Amelia!
She told us what to do step by […]
Learned a lot!
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[?]Submitted by Fertility Acupuncturist Blog
by Lisa
(Boston, MA)
window.google_render_ad();I was also at this talk that Amelia did in Boston and was very inspired and motivated after hearing her speak. While we have a number of acupuncturists working in the area of infertility in Boston and a few have spoken […]
Daily Links
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[?]Submitted by Notorious News Blog
Speidi are in Mexico.
[ The Blemish ]
Paris Hilton will not catch the swine
flu.
[ Fatback Media ]
Megan Fox corsets it up.
[ Celebrity Dirty Laundry ]
Lindsay Lohan pops a squat.
[ Egotastic ]
Kelly Osbourne is keeping up with
the Kardashian’s.
[ Celebrity Puke ]
Roccett is hot right now.
[ Celebrity Mound ]
If I […]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 4/27/09
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/27/09
Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat
Zaza Pachulia - 12 Points, 18 Rebounds
Josh Smith - 13 Points, 7 Rebounds, 4 Blocks
Dwyane Wade - 22 Points, 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists
Jermaine O’Neal - 20 Points, 6 Rebounds
James Jones - 19 Points
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Hornets
Carmelo Anthony - 26 Points, […]
All-time Milwaukee Brewers
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Face of the Franchise:
Robin Yount
Manager: Buck Rodgers
C - Ted Simmons
1B - Cecil Cooper
2B - Jim Gantner
SS - Robin Yount
3B - Paul Molitor
OF - Geoff Jenkins
OF - Ben Oglivie
OF - Gorman Thomas
DH - Greg Vaughn
Bench: Util B.J. Surhoff, Util Don Money, 3B Jeff Cirillo, OF Jeremy […]
John Beck Released
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Bill Parcels is working his magic once again. With the selection of Pat White in last weekend’s NFL Draft, Parcels accomplished two tasks. He added possibly the best Wildcat Quarterback that isn’t serving time on animal cruelty charges and he gained a roster spot.
Pat […]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 4/27/09
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
4/27/09
Hitters
Anderson Hernandez - 3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, Walk
Jason Bay - 3 for 4, Run, HR, 3 RBI
Casey Kotchman - 3 for 4, Run, 2 Doubles
Adam Dunn- 3 for 4, 2 Runs, HR, 2 RBI, Walk
Jimmy Rollins - 3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 […]
Bo Scaife Signs Franchise Tender
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Tennessee Tight End Bo Scaife signed his one-year contract, which will bring him a cool $4.46 million. Scaife set career highs last year with 58 receptions and 561 yards. He did most of his damage early as he averaged just 19.9 yards a game over the […]
Racing with Lance after all!
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[?]Submitted by Nick Frey Blog
Apparently he will be racing with Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer in the Mellow Johnny’s jerseys.
First Lady Of France Carla Bruni Is Naked
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[?]Submitted by Notorious News Blog
Carla Bruni is about as famous as they come. Mainly because she had the good common/
gold digging sense to marry the president of France. Here she is naked. There are many
things I could say about these pictures but the main purpose is that they are hot. Smokin’
hot. […]
