It’s like Alan Jackson wrote. On September 11, 2001, our world really did stop turning. One of the only things about that morning linking it to a handful of other days in U.S. history is the fact that we all remember precisely where we were, and what we were doing, when tragedy struck. Shortly after people all over the country had dropped their kids off at school and settled in for another day’s labor, four aerial suicide attacks brought sudden, unspeakable destruction to New York City; Arlington County, Virginia; and Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
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Google officially released its long-rumored browser, dubbed "Google Chrome". Speed and stability are its biggest selling points thus far. Those who have tested this innovative new browser are pleasantly surprised at the speed and ease of use. While Google has not implemented many of the features present in other browsers such as Firefox and Opera, its beta application is set to be a good starting point for Google's venture into the browser business. From Google on Chrome: A fresh take on the browser At Google, we spend much of our time working inside a browser. We search, chat, email and collaborate in a browser. And like all of you, in our spare time, we shop, bank, read news and keep in
Sep 09,Brian and Rick get together after a month off and try to cram an hour show into a 20-minute segment. Here are the new techie things that were discussed on the show: Google Chrome - http://tools.google.com/chrome Blackberry Bold - http://news.cnet.com/blackberry-bold-debut/ (review) Photo storage & sharing - Flickr.com - http://Flickr.com PSP 3000 - http://news.cnet.com/psp-3000-another-minor-psp-upgrade/ (coming in October) semo.net Certified Repair Technicians - http://semo.net/repair/ - $22.50 for basic repair! semo.net 1M Cable Internet for $29.95 - New Customer Promo - broadband@semo.net (email for more info or to sign up - restrictions & commitment required) semo.net Wireless Extends to County Road 302 & Hidden Hills Subdivision - broadband@semo.net (email for more info or to sign up - restrictions & commitment required)
Sep 03,It’s true, we’re being buffeted on all sides by the high cost of fuel, and by all the other prices that have shot into the stratosphere because of it. But it’s like they say: Whenever you’re having a perfectly hideous time of it, one of the best things you can do to regain a sense of contentment and balance is this…Find somebody out there that you can help, then focus on making that happen! And, too, it is written (and you know, if it’s not actually written, then somebody ought to take this down right away): Times may be hard, the future may look rough; but for a soldier in the field anyone can score a few Oreos with Double
Aug 30,This is a communication from MSG Jeffrey Pennington, currently stationed at Patrol Base Kaufman, Samarra, Iraq: Enemy activity here is starting to increase as we push Al Qaeda further out of the city. As their backs are against the wall, and they have few if any places to hide, more frequent battles have been taking place. One such battle [recently] claimed the life of a U.S. soldier in the unit that operates in Samarra with us.
Aug 28,