| Jury-rigged, jerry-built: Maybe a problem?
The word had popped up the week before in The New York Times Magazine article, "The Sleep-Industrial Complex," all about the mattress and pharmaceutical industries. The piece included a reference to a man who was such an enthusiast for Sleep Number Beds that he "jury-rigged something similar for his bulldog." On the subject of exactly how the dog expressed its preference for a particular Sleep Number, the author was silent. Jury-rigging is a term with nautical origins. "Rig" is one of those little words so short that it contains nearly infinite meanings (an early form of nanotechnology). One of its meanings is "the arrangement of masts, sails, etc., on a vessel." In the days of the tall ships, when a vessel on the high seas lost a mast in a storm or a battle, the ship's carpenter would fashion what was known as a jury mast from spare parts down in the hold.
Komputer Klinic: Find the right Christmas gifts for photo buffs
Thanks to digital cameras, more people than ever are interested in photography. You probably have a photo enthusiast or budding photographer on your Christmas list. Knowing what to buy photo buffs is tricky. You may be tempted to purchase lenses, flashes or other expensive gear. Photographers are very particular. Unless youre an expert, skip these things. Accessories such as batteries, memory cards and camera cases will be welcome. But use some imagination. Here are some ideas to get you going: Make the camera work wirelessly. Some newer cameras feature Wi-Fi. This lets owners transfer photos to a computer wirelessly. Photos can also be uploaded to Web sites. Likewise, youll find wireless transmitters for high-end cameras from Canon and Nikon.
Where is my sunshine, my only sunshine?
If you suspect you have SAD, visit a mental health professional who specializes in mood or sleep disorders, in part to rule out other problems. And read up on SAD; information can be found on the Web site for The Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (www.sltbr.org). In addition to exercising and getting outdoors, my own treatment for the winter blues involves re-reading "All Summer in a Day," which is so vivid that you can actually feel the sun's warmth on your face and arms. For a cheerier version, watch the film. The kids change their mind and free Margot just before the sun vanishes, so she can see a sliver of sunlight. Bradbury actually liked that ending more than his own, said Sam Weller, a professor at Columbia College Chicago and author of "The Bradbury Chronicles" (William Morrow, $26.95).
TheStar.com | GTA | Toronto tourism takes $50M hit with loss of race
One of the most important things we can do is to have a diverse calendar with events that appeal to all markets. It's one of the major events we have, along with things like the film festival, Caribana and Pride Day." Asked if the race would be hard to replace from a tourism standpoint, Ross replied, "Definitely. In a short period of time it would be a challenge. But I think the community would come together to do whatever's possible to be sure something replaces it." Ross said there could be layoffs, possibly among workers who install seats alongside the race course and such. But Pantalone said with Toronto in a building boom, many will likely find other work if the 2008 race is cancelled. "We don't have a full-time staff of construction workers at the Ex," he explained.
Breaking political news in Rolling Stone
I think the only voices on this board that are in favor of shotz's petty spat with the good Gov. are schotz's himself. all the posts that faovr schotz are very similiar. what does schotz just sit and post on this board all day long to protect his damaged rep.? " Hey Lorenzo - nice spin, but we all know that Mike Huckabee's freaky FOX Network-worshipping NeoNazi Republicans are hard at work polluting this page with all pro-Fuckabee/anti-Scholz propaganda. If you thought about it, wouldn't most musicians side with a musician and not some ex-tub-of-shit right wing fanatic? .
What to do with your old digital camera–reuse, reduce, recycle!
Between the flurry of new camera announcements at CES and PMA and year-end holiday purchases, chances are pretty good that you or someone you know has a new digital camera. The question is what to do with the old camera. If it's in working order, you could pass it along to someone less fortunate than yourself (in my case, my 9-year-old niece who love, love, loves the old 4 megapixel snapshooter that was festering in my defunct electronics drawer). But if your old camera is beyond repair and not worth foisting on some poor unsuspecting Luddite, then seeking out an option to recycle the product will win you some karmic points with the environment. One option is to check with the manufacturer of your camera. More and more vendors are providing easy ways to recycle their old products.
Today in History - Feb. 24
Madison decision, the Supreme Court established judicial review of the constitutionality of statutes.In 1821, Mexican rebels proclaimed the "Plan de Iguala," their declaration of independence from Spain.In 1863, Arizona was organized as a territory.In 1920, a fledgling German political party held its first meeting of importance in Munich; it became known as the Nazi Party, and its chief spokesman was Adolf Hitler.In 1942, the Voice of America went on the air for the first time.In 1946, Argentinians went to the polls to elect Juan D. Peron their president.In 1983, a congressional commission released a report condemning the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II as a "grave injustice."In 1988, in a ruling that expanded legal protections for parody and satire, the Supreme Court overturned a $200,000 award that the Rev.
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