Do you feel that you are wasting a precious few minutes every time you start the computer? - For most people, there is a delay between powering up the computer and actually doing any work. You are waiting for all the start up programs to load. And you are waiting and waiting.
The concept of net neutrality is that the internet service provider (ISP) does not interfere or regulate traffic. There is not a tier system nor does the ISP throttle service to one customer in favour of another. Google has undertaken a plan to allow internet users to check on their service:
Ben & Jerry’s is naming January “Yes Pecan” month, following the “Yes, We Can” theme. Always a company with creative marketing and a community focus, Ben & Jerry’s is sending a donation to a good cause:
Google has added a new feature to its search. There is a function now to allow logged in users to add comments to augment the results:
Mimi Ausland is just twelve years old. However, she knows how to harness the power of the internet and she is entrepreneurial for a wonderful cause. She launched a site for dogs and cats:
“…The site, www.freekibble.com, launched April 1, with the store donating 10 pieces of kibble every time someone went to the site and answered the daily trivia question (a donation is made whether you get the question right or not.) The Humane Society of Central Oregon started getting hundreds of pounds of food. But Mimi’s idea was destined for larger things.
Within two months, information about the site had gone national, and the pet store couldn’t keep up with the demand for donations…”
link: 12-year-old’s idea gives free food to shelters
Perhaps Mimi would agree with the late Walt Disney. It was Mr Disney who said “it’s fun to do the impossible”. Mimi Ausland is helping to feed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats and dogs in shelters. - Let’s help grow Mimi Ausland’s site. Go to http://www.freekibble.com/ and let’s tell others about Mimi’s idea. - Thanks!
Catherine Forsythe
Paula Creamer has captured the LPGA Samsung World Championship:
“…It was the fourth victory of the year and eighth career title for the 22-year-old Californian, who finished with a three-under-par 69 for a nine-under total of 279.”
link: Paula Creamer wins LPGA world championship
The question has never been about Paula Creamer’s ball striking talent. For years, people who follow women’s professional golf have recognized her golf skills. However, winning requires a mind-set to handle pressure and adversity. Ms Creamer has learned how to win and she has demonstrated it this season. Kudos to Paula Creamer for a stellar finish to her golf season.
Catherine Forsythe
Rookies are not suppose to do this. Traditionally, there is a learning curve, as first year players adjust to professional basketball. Candace Parker, however, is a unique talent:
“Candace Parker received the WNBA’s most valuable player award Friday, becoming the first player to win the award along with the rookie of the year honors. The Los Angeles star was unanimously selected rookie of the year.”
link: Sparks’ Parker wins rookie of year, MVP honors
It seems that Ms Parker has adjusted well and made her presence felt. Kudos to Candace Parker. It was a remarkable introduction to professional basketball.
Catherine Forsythe
This news item will interest a select few. There has been a discovery at UCLA of a huge prime number:
“LOS ANGELES - Mathematicians at UCLA have discovered a 13-million-digit prime number, a long-sought milestone that makes them eligible for a $100,000 prize.
The group found the 46th known Mersenne prime last month on a network of 75 computers running Windows XP…”
link: UCLA group discovers massive prime number
There may be more undiscovered prime numbers - but you knew that. Congratulations to the mathematicians at UCLA.
Catherine
Innovation can happen from young ideas. William Yuan is proof of that with his creative approach in harvesting solar energy:
“…Solar technology is improving all the time, but one 12-year-old boy may have the key to making solar panels that can harness 500 times the light of a traditional solar cell. William Yuan is a seventh grader in Oregon whose project, titled “A Highly-Efficient 3-Dimensional Nanotube Solar Cell for Visible and UV Light,” may change the energy industry and make solar energy far easier to harness and distribute.”
link: 12-Year-Old May Hold Key to Solar Energy
If anyone questions the importance of early education to stimulate young minds, remember to mention William Yuan. Kudos to a forward thinking, young scientist.
Catherine Forsythe
It is a rewarding, necessary task but it is also guaranteed heartbreak. The task is giving Leader Dogs a good start, so that the possible service dogs can be trained, in the future, for vision and hearing impaired individuals:
“…The main goals of a puppy raiser are to teach the dogs socialization skills and make them aware of everyday sights, sounds and experiences. That means taking the puppies to the grocery store, malls, parade, parks, on elevators, fireworks, restaurants, Pistons games and fire stations.”
link: Couple dedicates family life to raising Leader Dogs
And then, that puppy raiser says ‘good bye’, as the dog moves on to learn to be a service dog. The importance of the work that the puppy raisers do is invaluable. It is providing pup with the basic foundation to be bold and stable. Kudos to the people and families who give these service dogs such a great start. They are a vital part of a love story.
Catherine Forsythe
