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wrestling with myself (just skip this post, it's lame)
gladisr83 | July 8th 2009
-Working on my class plans and also avoiding finishing them. I'm terrified of rejection because the job isn't officially mine yet (nothing's official till there's a check in hand), but the orientation gave me a really good sense that it IS mine. Tric read more
Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Night 3, This is What Sailing in th…
Gizmodo | July 8th 2009
July 8, 0:30 AM PST We are clearly entering the realm of the tradewinds. The natural path to Hawaii and it's rich seafarer's culture. The ancient Hawaians were voyaging and navigating thousand of nautical miles in the Pacific ocean while the West read more
HRC Mini Event in Chicago at Douglas Dawson Gallery
The best of gay Chicago | July 8th 2009 by derrick sorles
An Evening at Douglas Dawson Gallery with HRC The HRC Gala Special Events Committee is partnering with HRC's Chicago Federal Club to present an evening at Douglas Dawson Gallery 400 N read more
Pegasus Open 50 Tour, Part 5: Internet, Sat Phones, Kevlar, Heate…
Gizmodo | July 8th 2009
The Open 50 raceboat's cabin has three satellite phones, a kevlar roof to pass wireless signals through and even Ethernet. The tour continues here. Philippe Kahn founded Borland, invented the Camphone, and decodes human motion. He's also a fellow out read more
Top 10 Things To Do at the Beach (Sanibel Island, Florida)
The Techy Mom's Blog | July 7th 2009 by alex
10. Relax, Relax, Relax!Sounds kind of obvious, but grab your favorite read and catch up on your favorite novel, magazine or blog!9. Sand Castle BuildingWatching my boys under the sand, surf and sun was the best while visiting Sanibel Island, Florida read more
Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day Two, Heading South and Kulani t…
Mouse ATC | July 6th 2009
July 6, 6:00 PM PST After we licked our wounds, we made sail changes all day. With just the two of us and a lot of sail area, each change is a major project. Therefore, we think before we act, and we triple check everything. The one who's steering read more
Pegasus Open 50 Sailboat Log: A Brief History of the Transpac Rac…
Mouse ATC | July 6th 2009
What's this sailing race about? The Transpac isn't the biggest sailboat race, but it's the longest of the two oldest. The first Transpac happened in 1906, less than a month after the great SF earthquake, forcing it to start from LA. From Wikipedia: I read more
Pegasus Open 50 Sailboat Log: A Brief History of the Transpac Rac…
Braincell.ro - Information HQ | July 6th 2009 by Bogdan
What's this sailing race about ? The Transpac isn't the biggest sailboat race, but it's the longest of the two oldest. The first Transpac happened in 1906, less than a month after the great SF earthquake, forcing it to start from LA. From Wikipedia : read more
The Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day/Night One [Sun Powered Fun]
Mouse ATC | July 6th 2009
July 5th, 2:40PM PST, 2009, Catalina Islands: Right before the start, one hour on our way, our hydraulics failed. That's the system that helps cant the keel. It's a must have. Our shore team hustled and made miracles happen. They had just 50 minutes read more
The Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day/Night One [Sun Powered Fun]
Braincell.ro - Information HQ | July 6th 2009 by Bogdan
July 5th, 2:40PM PST, 2009, Catalina Islands: Right before the start, one hour on our way, our hydraulics failed. That's the system that helps cant the keel. It's a must have. Our shore team hustled and made miracles happen. They had just 50 minutes read more
Update
psychwrite | July 6th 2009 by Marvin Rosen
The summer is upon us and I have been busy organizing my activities for the fall. I have resigned from Interboro School District but not retired. Seeking more options for myself I have embarked upon a new approach--proving mental health consulting read more
The Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat: WTF is a Sailboat Doing on Gizmodo?…
Mouse ATC | July 6th 2009
Why a boat? Because the Pegasus Open 50, is laden with mechanical and material technology. And the captain is the inventor of the camphone and founder of Borland, Philippe Kahn. He's liveblogging a race from California to Hawaii via Satellite. They'r read more
Mom Info - Fun Ideas for Afternoon Fun
Mom Info - Info every Mom wants to know | July 6th 2009 by Kim Thoren
Mom Info - The Cherry Pit SpitI picked up a bunch of cherries. They are on sale & taste delicious. I washed them & then gave them to the kids. The kids ate the cherries & then we had a contest to see who could spit the cherry pit the furt read more
Twilight Hike
Tucson on the Cheap | July 6th 2009 by Kate
How about a nice 2 or 2.5-mile ramble through the desert in the evening?... Meet at King Canyon Trailhead (about 500 feet past entrance to Arixaon-Sonora Desert Museum on right as you drive NW on Kinney Rd.) read more
A Fun Pillow Project!
Digital Scraps Etc. | July 5th 2009 by Kelley Silberberg
Have you ever made pillow people? My sister and I made these one summer while visiting our Grandma. Isn't that always where the fun happens?! As you can see, you need a couple of old pillow cases, magic markers, overalls, long sleeved shirts and some read more
Film #6 — a.k.a. “Script 2″ — is wrapped!
12 Films. 12 Weeks. There are worse ways to spend a summer. | July 5th 2009
I almost don’t dare say it, because I don’t want to jinx us, but today’s shoot went ridiculously well. We spent most of the day outside (instead of in a dark basement) shooting a weird little movie and getting weird little sunburns read more
summer essentials for those without televisions
gladisr83 | July 5th 2009
My bike is looking particularly smug today, with new fenders, grip tape, tubes, and tune up. And a couple of smart looking pannier bags. Helen and I reflected last night on how strange it was that I went from riding 50 miles/week to Not At All. I can read more
Doubletree-Liquid Sundays
Tucson on the Cheap | July 5th 2009 by Kate
Over at the Doubletree, they hold a “Liquid Sunday Pool Party” each Sunday through August. Full bar, DJ, and a variety of drink specials. Come and cool off poolside! Must be 21. Where: Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon read more
Author Event
Tucson on the Cheap | July 5th 2009 by Kate
Just a quick reminder that there is a cool author's event up on the way to Summerhaven today from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.... You might stop by on your way to Music on the Mountain. read more
Independence Day celebrations
News Moms Need | July 4th 2009 by March of Dimes
Happy 4th of July! It may be hot for several reasons. Will your little tikes be asserting their independence at today’s BBQ? Keep your cool and the kids covered. Make sure they drink plenty of water and are slathered in sunscreen. Have read more
First Annual Underwear Day at Chicago's Hollywood Gay Beach Augu…
The best of gay Chicago | July 4th 2009 by derrick sorles
Since you can’t wear white after Labor Day, Wear your tightie whities(or your favorite pair of underwear)in August at Hollyood Beach! Sunday August 9th, 2009 First Annual Underwear Party 1pm - ?Join us by the big blue breeze breaker screenPresen read more
Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Tour, Part 2: The Carbon Fiber Mast, Rig…
Gizmodo | July 4th 2009
Pegasus Team Operations Manager Bruce Mahoney continues his tour of the Open 50 race sailboat, picking up with how they mount the carbon fiber mast, the dagger boards, rigging material and sails. The boat crosses the starting line tomorrow! Apologies read more
We Love a Parade!
Donna Reed In Blue Jeans | July 4th 2009 by Monkeytoemomma
Happy 4th of July! This morning my niece, Prima Ballerina, was a majorette in the parade. I had my camera on Auto Focus, and apparently, Carl's Jr was a more interesting shot - so that was what was focused on.We had some Cowboys shooting blanks tha read more
The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather [Summer Funnology]
Mouse ATC | July 3rd 2009
Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race.I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. July 1st, 2009 The weather chart says it all read more
A Little Summer Fun as a Diversion
Virtual Blog Tours with Nikki Leigh | July 3rd 2009 by Nikki Leigh
Pegasus Open 50 Tour, Part 1: The Hull and Foresails [Summer Funn…
Gizmodo | July 3rd 2009
The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here's a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. Bruce Mahoney, who he read more
Pegasus Open 50 Tour: This is How a Race Sailboat Works (Part 1)…
Mouse ATC | July 3rd 2009
The official Gizmodo raceboat, the Pegasus Open 50, was originally rigged for reliability for global cruising. Going from CA to HI in a race requires more power. Here's a tour of the tech in the rigging, hull material and sails. The video work is les read more
The Pegasus Open 50 Sailing Log: Weather [Summer Funnology]
Razorhot Gadgets & Killer Gizmos. | July 3rd 2009 by Haakon Rian Ueland
Philippe Kahn describes the weather before the race . I took a serious look at the weather. What a mess! In 11 crossings I have never seen such messy weather patterns in the usually very predictable Pacific. read more
Slippin' and Slidin'
My Trendy Tykes | July 3rd 2009 by Linda
until the dog comes and ruins all the fun read more
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