http://www.mixx.com/users/vernacular_ninja Mixx of activity by vernacular_ninja en-us LOL... major props to a few obscure Star Wars references. Wed Jun 18 17:38:08 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/429141/darth_vader_gives_tips_to_lower_energy_bills thingy_429141 vernacular_ninja http://www.energybabble.com/2008/06/what-would-dart.html A comprehensive guide with tips and resources for conserving energy at home (and saving a little money while you're at it). Check the links at the bottom for additional resources. Tue May 20 18:42:23 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/310940/your_guide_to_home_energy_conservation_whitefence_home_services_blog thingy_310940 vernacular_ninja http://www.whitefence.com/blog/whitefence/2008/05/energy_conservation.html in other news, dentists find that brushing your teeth helps fight bad breath, man walked on the moon and bears do indeed poo in the woods. Wed May 14 19:41:06 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/292032/children_better_prepared_for_school_if_their_parents_read_aloud_to_them thingy_292032 vernacular_ninja http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-05/bmj-cbp050908.php New vending machines use digital camera to read facial characteristics and determine legal age. Wed May 14 19:39:37 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/292028/wrinkles_give_you_smoking_japanese_facial_recognition thingy_292028 vernacular_ninja http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0513/japan.html?rss "It's especially important that West Virginians vote tomorrow because the eyes of the whole country and possibly whole world are going to be on West Virginia tomorrow night," she said at a stop in Clear Fork. "West Virginia is making a decision that has far-reaching consequences to send a message to people what you expect from your next president." LOL! I haven't laughed that hard in some time. I smell desperation... I'm sure WV is voting for Clinton, because I highly doubt they would vote for Obama. I think most people don't expect the first African American candidate for the White House to take WV in the democratic primary. Not exactly the beacon of progressive America. Mon May 12 22:01:39 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/285195/obama_takes_superdelegate_lead_on_eve_of_expected_loss comment_76592 "Yes, we know what's coming. We've seen it already. The same names and labels they always pin on everyone who doesn't agree with all their ideas. The same efforts to distract us from the issues that affect our lives by pouncing on every gaffe" Wed May 07 13:50:02 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/269158/text_of_obama_victory_speech thingy_269158 vernacular_ninja http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/text-obama-victory-speech/story.aspx?guid=%7BD13BC6C5-0351-4038-8A65-80B9B5E8C65A%7D&dist=msr_1 If this is even remotely true, then I am beyond disgusted. Wed Apr 30 22:58:37 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/249924/pentagon_s_hidden_war thingy_249924 vernacular_ninja http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/washington/20generals.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Pentagon&st=nyt&oref=slogin A gas tax holiday proposed by U.S. presidential hopefuls John McCain and Hillary Clinton is viewed as a bad idea by many economists. (ECON 101 guys) Wed Apr 30 20:18:31 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/248555/clinton_mccain_gas_tax_holiday_slammed_as_bad_idea thingy_248555 vernacular_ninja http://uk.reuters.com/article/wtMostRead/idUKN3038243520080430?pageNumber=3&virtualBrandChannel=0 Army exercise in downtown Stockholm, 2006, caught on tape. The video's author referred to the exercise as being like a war correspondent simulation game. Mon Apr 28 20:58:48 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/242768/worldchanging_the_art_of_war thingy_242768 vernacular_ninja http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007995.html It's amazing how ass backwards education can be. No clue as how to actually engage and reach their students. Mon Apr 28 20:30:35 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/240261/harry_potter_required_reading_for_a_level_english comment_67948 Yes, because encouraging children to actually engage in and enjoy a book is a travesty. Keep shoving Jane Austen and the Scarlet Letter down their throats and I'm sure the literacy rate will just skyrocket. Mon Apr 28 20:30:03 UTC 2008 http://www.mixx.com/stories/240261/harry_potter_required_reading_for_a_level_english comment_67947