Monthly Archives: February 2010

In support of Jim Jones: Harvey Milk & the Peoples Temple

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Shannon

Image via Wikipedia I represent divine principle, total equality, a society where people own all things in common, where there’s no rich or poor, where there are no races. Wherever there are people struggling for justice and righteousness, there I … Continue reading →

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How the U.S. government poisoned alcohol during Prohibition

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Shannon

Prohibition, the so-called “Noble Experiment,” was enacted in 1920 with the ratification of the 18th Amendment of the Constitution. Its aim was to enforce total abstention from alcohol by making its manufacture, sale and transportation illegal, and thus create overnight … Continue reading →

Posted in Of General Interest | Tagged Chemists, News, Prohibition, United States, US government | 1 Comment

Inside a serial killer’s house: A story in pictures

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Shannon

Life Magazine has published online their photographic essay on Ed Gein, arguably America’s most famous serial killer who you have never heard of. The stark black-and-white photos were taken just after Gein’s arrest in 1957. None of the photographs makes … Continue reading →

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I have been having fun writing and posting themed reading lists on my book review blog, Books Worth Reading, and they have proved to be popular. Flashlight Worthy Book Recommendations has reprinted a couple of the lists, which I am … Continue reading →

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Shannon | 1 Comment

A satellite image from NASA shows a white dusting of snow over North Carolina’s coast and the islands of the Outer Banks. The snow was beautiful on the ground as well as from outer space.

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Shannon | Leave a comment

Hey, at least his coat is on, right?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Shannon | Leave a comment

Killing time with the toddler online

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Shannon

One sure-fire way to get through a half-hour or so of downtime with my toddler is to go online. Videos, simple games and animations will keep his attention for a while, and aren’t too excruciatingly boring for me. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Web Finds | Tagged Eric Herman, Kidyos, Killing time, PBS Kids, Starfall | Leave a comment

Here’s a nice interview with Heather La Garde, a friend of mine, on how to use good manners on Twitter to get results for your business (via MercuryBrief). Heather works with my former employer, IntraHealth International, and directs the highly … Continue reading →

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Shannon | Leave a comment

Is he died?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Shannon

I’m loving it that my childhood friends the Muppets have made a full comeback on the Web and are funnier than ever. Here’s the latest: More Muppets YouTube goodness. On Twitter. On Facebook. On Sesame Street (don’t ever forget where … Continue reading →