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OK,
I'm going to make a dark confession: at the moment, my internet game of
choice is............................bingo! Yes, I'm hanging my head in
shame, but for the moment, I'm addicted and I love to play this baby
during my daily 50 minute treadmill grind. Of course, these addictions
are known pass quickly, especially since, with bingo, every site and
every app want you to join with friends, enemies, strangers, the whole
world, and play this game for money. And don't forget to get on Facebook
and tell all your BFFs about your progress. Cripes! I just want the
numbers to roll out at a slow enough speed so I can daub the Bingo cards
in peace. OK, they can give me make-believe toy icons as prizes for my
progress; but cash and conversation, Fohgettaboutit!
Didn't watch the inaugural speech on Monday but I did see a documentary on the last month of MLK's life when he traveled to Memphis to help the striking municipal garbage workers and where he was murdered. Disturbing to watch. Especially since the racism which was so blatant back in 1968 has largely gone sub rosa in the 21st century. And it was more disturbing to see cops by the hundreds, well-armed, ready to charge peaceful black marchers in 1968 and then think about the disturbing pictures of the OWS protesters and their treatment by cops in 2012.
So staying with "disturbing" for the moment, my first pick is rather different:
This is from the Gonzo Times which has been labelled a "radical left publication." This article has a very disturbing picture, so be warned. I was interested in it because I was not pleased that the US murdered Osama bin Laden. I know it would have been oh, so inconvenient to bring him to trial but if you tout yourself as a country where the rule of law is honored then you have to accept the inconvenience which may come from abiding by these laws.
Important to read. Disturbing to see. But just look at some documentaries from the civil rights movement in the mid-1900s and remember we also are a country of haters and very capable of committing horrific deeds.
And now let's go to the Smithsonian Institute's Archives, first to look at some archival myths:
And then to its home page:
SI Archives says about itself: The Smithsonian Institution Archives captures, preserves, and makes available to the public the history of this extraordinary Institution.....The history of the Smithsonian is a vital part of American history, of scientific exploration, and of international cultural understanding....Throughout this web site you will find the treasures of the Archives and the stories of the Smithsonian’s seriously amazing contributions to the history of science, technology, art, and culture. Come and learn more about the Archives and how you can use our resources, our expertise, and how you might work with us to further our mission.
With the Smithsonian museums which sit on the mall in Washington, DC, you see a classic example of when the US gets something right. This free resource is open to the world and it's the most satisfying, and exhausting, tour you'll make when you visit DC. Right now, the SIA blog is discussing how to photograph your family treasures and also discussing presidential inaugurations with photographer, Michael Barnes.
The above link is dear to my heart since it discusses the millions of times promised, millions of times failed, New Year resolution to lose weight. A lot of fun facts here. NeXexercise sponsors this page and they are offering a free app. Don't know anything about that, but this page is informative and fun to read in a sad sort of way.
And finally:
OK, I'm hungry and their recipe pictures look so good. I'm eying baked banana oatmeal and I'm thinking about using canned salmon for the salmon clubs instead of salmon fillets. That would work. None of the ingredient lists nor directions look onerous. Be sure to click around other recipes for more good ideas.
OK, that's it. See you next week.
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