http://www.mixx.com/users/pleeker Mixx of activity by pleeker en-us Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said Thursday, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars. Thu Sep 04 20:49:24 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/2018083/army_soldier_suicide_rate_may_set_record_again thingy_2018083 pleeker http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/military_suicides Wow, this is sweet. Nice charts showing activity. Comments above the fold. Very cool. Love the constant innovation around here, y'know? Only suggestion: I'd put "About This Story" at the top of the right column, above the submitter info. Wed Sep 03 17:23:27 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/2003511/mixx_re_visiting_an_old_friend comment_135045 No way!! I loved seeing him in that car insurance commercial -- he didn't look anything like I expected him to look. Tue Sep 02 18:54:39 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1992466/don_lafontaine_voice_of_movie_trailers_dies comment_134175 This is what happens when you're out of action and at home due to injuries. ;-) Tue Sep 02 18:41:04 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1991714/woods_says_second_child_on_the_way comment_134161 As usual, some excellent info and ideas from Lifehacker. I really need to stop being so lazy about this with my own laptop. Tue Sep 02 18:35:53 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1992327/how_to_set_up_a_laptop_security_system comment_134156 Let's take a look at several free and cheap methods you can (and should) use to keep your laptop safe, secure, and out of the hands of thieves. We'll also take a look at software that tracks and even snaps pictures of the thief in the event he did get awa Tue Sep 02 18:35:53 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1992327/how_to_set_up_a_laptop_security_system thingy_1992327 pleeker http://lifehacker.com/5044029/how-to-set-up-a-laptop-security-system They always seem to have cool photo galleries on Boston.com. Tue Sep 02 17:27:33 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/photos/1990717/preparing_to_rescue_hubble comment_134118 Our patent system really needs an overhaul... Tue Sep 02 17:11:39 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1988415/microsoft_patents_page_up_page_down_functionality comment_134101 A weirdly wonderful sight appeared to astronauts aboard the International Space Station this summer- thin blue clouds hovering at the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and the void. The clouds remain a scientifically baffling phenomenon. Mon Sep 01 17:08:18 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1979549/strange_clouds_spotted_at_the_edge_of_space thingy_1979549 pleeker http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/strangecloudsspottedattheedgeofspace Anyone see how much the Biden choice meant to Obama's coffers? I'd be curious to see a comparison. Sun Aug 31 06:46:07 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1968660/palin_brings_mccain_7_million_on_1st_day comment_131914 Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin proved she could bring in the money as John McCain's campaign raked in seven million dollars in the first day after he announced his historic pick. Sun Aug 31 06:46:07 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/1968660/palin_brings_mccain_7_million_on_1st_day thingy_1968660 pleeker http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usvotemccainfinance