Day: June 1, 2012

Using Fans to Cut Your Energy Bill and Keep Cool in the Summer Heat

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With summer right around the corner (if it hasn’t arrived for you already), you’ll  need to find ways to remain cool and comfortable in the heat. Not everyone can go to the beach or lounge by the pool, and drinking lots of water may not always cut it. Running the air conditioner all day can … Read more

Orlando Woolridge, NBA Star, Dies At 52; Shreveport Times Reports Are Wrong

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Orlando Woolridge passed away at just 52-years-old, and adding to what for this blogger is a lengthening list of people who’ve died between the ages of 50 and 55 this year, some I knew, others, like him, I did not know. But who was Orlando Woolridge? Woolridge played collegiate basketball with Notre Dame in 1978 … Read more

Facebook Stock Rebounds As Twitterers Say RIP Facebook

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Either some Twitter users are blind or stupid, but whatever the case, the Twitter Trend “RIP Facebook” which is hot today (ranked number 7 as of this writing) and would seem to point to the demise of the giant Social Network website, is in point of fact totally wrong. As of this writing Facebook Stock … Read more

“Miley Is Back” Twitter Trend Hijacked By Def Jam Recordings, Ludacris

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In a total LOL, the Twitter Trend “Miley Is Back” was expertly hijacked by Def Jam Recordings this morning. The overall announcement is that Miley Cyrus is back in the recording studio producing a new album. The news that “Miley Is Back” took Twitter by storm, and obviously did not escape the watchful eye of … Read more

Martin Lewis Sells MoneySavingExpert.com Website For £87 Million Or $133 Million

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Martin Lewis Sells MoneySavingExpert.com For £87 Million? If you’re reading this and in America, you’re wondering first, who is Martin Lewis, second why is his website worth £87 Million, and third, what does that convert to in American dollars? Well, Martin Lewis is an Englishman who’s work on the area of personal finance is such … Read more

Warriors In Oakland: If You Don’t Want Them Here, Leave Town Now

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This is a short, blanket message to anyone who calls themselves an Oaklander, yet openly advocates for paving the way for the Golden State Warriors to move to San Francisco. Do me one favor: get the hell out of Oakland. Period. Oakland was built on boosterism. From Henry J. Kaiser’s work in bringing a large … Read more

Google Trends: John Edwards Trial, Martin Short, Kathy Lee Gifford, and DOMA

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The Google Trends of note for Thursday, May 31, 2012 were John Edwards Trial, Martin Short, Kathy Lee Gifford, and DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). In the case of John Edwards Trial, the keywords referred to the announced verdict that the former Senator and Presidential Candidate was found not guilty on one of six counts … Read more