A Glimpse of Life

YouTube - Fitter Happier Glorious Cover

2011-03-18T13:28:00.000-04:00

YouTube - Fitter Happier Glorious Cover

Main St.

2011-03-16T22:49:00.001-04:00

Main St. a photo by A glimpse of life on Flickr.

We're Wobegon: Garrison Keillor Says He's Retiring In 2013

2011-03-16T16:01:00.000-04:00

We're Wobegon: Garrison Keillor Says He's Retiring In 2013 : The Two-Way : NPR

YouTube - COLDPLAY - low (live 2005)

2010-09-24T20:30:00.000-04:00

Children raised by gay couples show good progress through school

2010-08-31T21:55:00.001-04:00

Kids raised by gay couples do just as well in school as those raised by straight couples. And they do better than kids raised by single parents or unwed couples. So yeah, family values rule. (Fark)

Children raised by gay couples show good progress through school

Iron & Wine - Free Until They Cut Me Down

2010-08-30T09:09:00.000-04:00

Buddhists: Views on Divorce

2010-08-12T13:03:00.001-04:00

Buddhists: divorce "Failure is a part of life. We learn more from our failures than our successes for the most part. Failure to see failure is perhaps the biggest problem of all. If we keep trying to force an issue that is not going to work it is very self defeating. We all must live with some regrets in our life but the regret should be a guideline for the future and not an anchor to our past."

Disturbed - "Another Way To Die" Official Music Video

2010-08-12T10:31:00.001-04:00

This is pretty heavy in more ways then one

Please Tell Me That Didn't Come Out Of Magneto: Magnetic Silly Putty

2010-07-07T21:02:00.000-04:00

Please Tell Me That Didn't Come Out Of Magneto: Magnetic Silly Putty "Magnetic Thinking Putty takes regular 'silly' putty and turns its awesomeness up to 11. Like any other putty, it can be stretched, bounced, molded, popped, and torn. However, when this putty is in the presence of a magnetic field, it exhibits fascinating properties."

Google Buzz Links Added to Social Search as Google Me Precursor

2010-06-30T11:16:00.000-04:00

Google Buzz Links Added to Social Search as Google Me Precursor

"Google June 29 said it is adding links that appear in Google Buzz to its Google Social Search service, a potential precursor to the Google Me social service the company is reported to be planning. Those who have connected Websites such as Twitter to Buzz see their tweets in Buzz and in their Google profiles and Google Social Search will follow those public links in the Buzz tab to flesh out users' results. Lookout Facebook"

Lady GaGa - Poker Face Video

2010-06-29T09:37:00.000-04:00

Dunno why, but this song just got stuck in my head so I am going to run with it

Fortune cookie, you speak the truth

2010-06-28T07:32:00.002-04:00

Rumor: Google to Challenge Facebook with "Google Me"

2010-06-28T07:21:00.000-04:00

Rumor: Google to Challenge Facebook with "Google Me": "Is Google prepping to launch some kind of Facebook-killing service? That's the rumor of the day, spawned by a brief Twitter update by Digg founder Kevin Rose.

According to Rose, the new service is going to be called 'Google Me,' and it will—in some way—offer up a social profiling functionality that could rival Facebook's."

Seven Myths About Grilling a Steak

2010-06-25T16:20:00.000-04:00

Seven Myths About Grilling a Steak: "The perfect steak is one of the 'high holies' of the grill. So let's dispel some common myths to help you nail the perfect steak every time."

10 Free Android Apps to Boost Your Productivity

2010-06-25T15:19:00.000-04:00

10 Free Android Apps to Boost Your Productivity: "If you value efficiency and effectiveness, then your Android device should be your best friend. These tech toys are capable of handling all kinds of work and personal tasks, from email and schedules to file management and to-do lists. And all the tools you need are conveniently located right in the Android Market. With so many choices, however, things can get a little complicated.

Here are ten highly rated, absolutely free Android apps that will help you work smarter, get more accomplished, save time and stay organized."

How to cut onions without tears

2010-06-25T01:27:00.000-04:00

How to cut onions without tears "To begin with, you need to work with the root end of the onion. In the center of an onion, coming up from the root end, is a bulb. It’s this bulb which contains that strong-smelling onion gas.

You want to cut the root end of the onion.
The trick is to cut the root end out, and with it, the bulb inside."

4 Ways To Find Out The Name Of That Elusive Song

2010-06-24T23:15:00.000-04:00

4 Ways To Find Out The Name Of That Elusive Song: "It isn’t always evident to find out the name of a song. Whether you hear it playing on the radio, at a party, or simply have had it stuck in your head for the past few days.
With the help of a computer or cellphone, you can usually determine the song title, be it via the lyrics, melody, or even a characteristic beat.
Below are five very different ways to find out the name of that song. These can be used on any OS, and most popular smart phones."

Zoar Outdoor - The Northeast’s Leader in Outdoor Adventure!

2010-06-24T14:03:00.002-04:00

Zoar Outdoor - The Northeast’s Leader in Outdoor Adventure!: "At Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont, Ma, all of your outdoor adventures are met, from camping, hiking, lodging, biking, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, zip line canopy adventures, rock climbing and so much more!"

How to Find the Person behind an Email Address

2010-06-24T13:58:00.000-04:00

How to Find the Person behind an Email Address "You get an email from a person with whom you have never interacted before and therefore, before you reply to that message, you would like to know something more about him or her. How do you do this without directly asking the other person?"

I Like My Women Like My Coffee

2010-06-24T13:40:00.005-04:00

Super Furry Animals "Mountain"

2010-06-24T02:45:00.001-04:00

Super Furry Animals "Mountain": ""

50 Fabulous Twitter Backgrounds

2010-06-24T00:10:00.001-04:00

50 Fabulous Twitter Backgrounds "Now that everybody and their cat is on Twitter, it is time to stand out in the crowd. Make a statement not only with your tweets but also with a background that says who you are.
It is a proven fact that people with profile pics and custom backgrounds tend to attract more followers when compared to the rest. So to spice up your Twitter profile, we have come up with a list of 50 splendid Twitter backgrounds. Check them out after the jump."

How to live (and die) by Gmail

2010-06-23T20:00:00.001-04:00

How to live (and die) by Gmail "In recent months, I've found myself relying on Google Gmail for all kinds of tasks that have nothing to do with e-mail.

For example, I post to my personal blog, to Twitter and to Facebook via Gmail. I receive Facebook Wall posts and Messages via Gmail, and reply from e-mail as well. I receive RSS links, Web page updates and Google Alert notifications via Gmail. My most recent abuse is that I have stopped using Web-based to-do list managers (most recently Teux Deux), and am now simply using Gmail to manage and prioritize my daily tasks and projects (the use of Hit Me Later makes that possible). I also use Gmail for e-mail."

The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia, My Reflection

2010-06-22T20:23:00.001-04:00

5 Android Running Apps To Help You Work Out & Keep Fit

2010-06-22T20:15:00.001-04:00

5 Android Running Apps To Help You Work Out & Keep Fit: "Being a nerd takes a heavy toll. Until those virtual reality or electronic hamster balls arrive, we just don’t get that much�exercise. That is, unless you choose to. Time to start working out – or, more specifically, to start running.
Ironically, the Android mobile phone proves to be an incredible help. It’s surprising how many (diverse) health applications you can find."

7 Google Search Games

2010-06-22T20:11:00.002-04:00

7 Google Search Games: "Google Search and games don’t sound like the right match. It is difficult to imagine the vanilla plain Google homepage as an online game platform. But the six games that we saw can be played on Google Earth are proof of the fact that Google has more uses than the obvious."

The Gwigle Game

2010-06-22T20:10:00.002-04:00

The Gwigle Game: "an educational game to help you use Google more effectively
Can you figure out what is being searched for
by looking at the results?"

How Do You Decaffeinate Coffee Beans?

2010-06-22T13:56:00.002-04:00

How Do You Decaffeinate Coffee Beans?: "Many of us can’t start our days without at least one cup of coffee, but we don’t really give the magic beans much thought after we drain our mugs. Let’s take a look at a few questions you might have about the intricacies of the coffee business."

The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Dining Room

2010-06-22T13:34:00.002-04:00

Mass Happenings... Get your Mass On! | The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Dining Room: "The Restaurant was named after Sigmund Romberg’s lighthearted operetta of Heidelberg student life, The Student Prince. Most of the woodwork in the bar area is original despite generations of “Gemutlichkeit:” About twenty steins adorned the bar when it opened; this collection has grown to one of the largest in the United States. Twice a year a group of trusted employees hand wash the collection"

Shakeup Makes MySpace Look Even Shakier

2010-06-22T00:21:00.001-04:00

Shakeup Makes MySpace Look Even Shakier: "MySpace co-president Jason Hirschhorn is reportedly out at the News Corp. subsidiary after 16 months. In the same timeframe, his ailing social network lost its founder, its CEO, an incubator — and a whole lot of traffic."

Apple collecting, sharing iPhone users' precise locations

2010-06-22T00:18:00.002-04:00

Apple collecting, sharing iPhone users' precise locations "Apple Inc. is now collecting the 'precise,' 'real-time geographic location' of its users' iPhones, iPads and computers.

In an updated version of its privacy policy, the company added a paragraph noting that once users agree, Apple and unspecified 'partners and licensees' may collect and store user location data.

When users attempt to download apps or media from the iTunes store, they are prompted to agree to the new terms and conditions. Until they agree, they cannot download anything through the store."

Vegetable Storage - How to store vegetables

2010-06-21T23:43:00.001-04:00

Vegetable Storage - How to store vegetables: "Learn how to properly select and store vegetables for maximum shelf life, including refrigeration and freezing techniques."

New Radiohead album due this year

2010-06-21T13:17:00.001-04:00

New Radiohead album due this year | News | NME.COM: "Radiohead have almost finished their new album - and are looking to releae it by the end of the year.

The band have been working on the follow-up to 2007's 'In Rainbows' for almost a year. Now guitarist Ed O'Brien has revealed that they are almost done - and reckons it could be the band’s best yet."

10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Google

2010-06-20T13:39:00.000-04:00

10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Google: "“Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one.” So began the “letter from the founders” penned by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in the company’s securities registration form in 2004. Despite ever-increasing commercial success since that date, Brin and Page have kept to their word.

Google is an unconventional company with a huge stake in our online lives. It is a source of fascination for many, including us, but what really happens in the Googleplex? And what cool factoids and stats exist from the company’s relatively short past?

Here we bring you 10 fun facts about Google to quench our own thirst for Google knowledge as well as hopefully offer you a distracting diversion from your daily life."

Tip: 5 things you may not know you can do with attachments in Gmail - Official Gmail Blog

2010-06-20T13:15:00.000-04:00

Tip: 5 things you may not know you can do with attachments in Gmail - Official Gmail Blog: "The more I use Google Docs, the less I have to deal with sending attachments back and forth. While attachments' days may be waning, they're still very much a part of most people's email experience. Here are five things you may not know you can do with Gmail to make sending, receiving, viewing, and finding attachments easier"

11 Google Chrome Extensions For Every Blogger

2010-06-20T13:07:00.000-04:00

11 Google Chrome Extensions For Every Blogger: "Serious bloggers have a lot on their plates.� They have writing, promotion, networking, quoting, designing and more to deal with. On top of all that, many bloggers have a day job on top of it all.� How in the world can one person make the time to get it all done?� These days there are many browser extensions that can make at least part of the blogging process easier."

The truth about Wicca

2010-03-29T07:42:00.000-04:00

The truth about Wicca

Putting Weird Things in Coffee

2010-01-30T23:10:00.000-05:00

Putting Weird Things in Coffee

No smokes

2010-01-10T20:52:00.001-05:00

I ran out of smokes last night. I am in evening one of no smokes and pill 2 of the Chantix...so far so good...can't stop munching though. Cross addicted to food is not a good idea..heh

A Hidden Volkswagen CC

2009-04-11T08:08:00.001-04:00

hidden CC
Originally uploaded by A glimpse of life

They are starting to come out of the woodwork

PodCamp Western Mass 2009

2009-03-29T09:41:00.094-04:00

Yesterday I attended my first PodCamp at Open Square in Holyoke, Ma, which also happened to be the first PodCamp in Western Mass. A Podcamp is somewhat of an UnConference. PodCamps are held worldwide and center around diverse and contemporary subjects and websites covering topics such as blogging, geocaching, podcasting, youtubing, social networking, video blogging, and new media.

Everyone was there for their own personal or business reasons. My reason for attending went well beyond just getting together with some fantastic friends, and getting to know some of those I would like to get to know better. My goal was to get some ideas and insight of how I could capitalize on some of this new media to help me to grow my circle of contacts, and come up with some innovative ideas to grow my client base n my current sales position(s). I must say, after a day of learning and a night of socializing and processing the photo's I took, my brain was swirling with the barrage of opportunity's, and new media approaches I hadn't yet considered.

The two classes that I was able to attend before going back to work for the second half of the day were "Introduction to Social Media" that was spearheaded by Morriss Partee and "How to use Social Media to Market yourself & for your clients" which was put on by Ira Yellen. Both were fantastic, informal and educational. It was interesting to see most everyone with either their laptop open, video cameras running, cell phones typing and cameras clicking. A good portion of those that attended were tweeting on twitter minute by minute thoughts, commentary and notes. This was great, as I was able to somewhat follow the second half of the PodCamp from my Android G1 phone while at work.

In an effort to retain most of what was covered at PodCamp Western Mass 2009, the following is a compilation of websites that were mentioned as great tools to explore, as well as the websites of some that attended. As you look through the sites and the list of attendees websites, you may notice as I did, the diverse backgrounds, socmed styles, and businesses that are benefiting from today's new media.

DandyID - DandyID is a single access point for managing and sharing your online social identifiers.

TwitterFone - Send Messages to Twitter with Voice

Pandora Radio - Pandora radio is the personalized internet radio service that helps you find new music based on your old and current favorites.

Last.fm - The world’s largest online music catalogue, with free music streaming, videos, photos, lyrics, charts, artist biographies, concerts and internet radio.

Twitter - Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.

YouTube - Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.

LinkedIn - LinkedIn strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts.

FriendFeed - Allows you to build a customised feed of made up of content your friends on other collaborative sites have shared.

PeopleBrowsr - PeopleBrowsr is a simple visual dashboard that adds more power to Twitter, your other online identities and those of your friends.

TweetDeck - An application that aims to evolve existing functionality of Twitter by breaking down Twitter feeds into more manageable bite sized pieces.

CrowdVine - CrowdVine builds simple and powerful social software that helps people connect and achieve their goals. Use us for your conference, event, or organization.

PitchEngine - Social Media Template Tool.

MySpace - A Place for Friends. See what’s happening on MySpace! Find friends & classmates, meet new people, listen to free music & build playlists, share photos, watch videos and more.

Brightkite - Discover the hidden communities behind the places that you visit. Brightkite lets you make the connection and start a conversation.

Firebug - Tools for web development, allow inspect, edit and monitor CSS, HTML and JavaScript live in any web page.

YSlow - YSlow analyzes web pages and tells you why they're slow based on the rules for high performance web sites.

Google Analytics - Google Analytics makes it easy to improve your results online. Write better ads, strengthen your marketing initiatives, and more.

Sit or Squat - A place to find and record bathrooms anywhere in the world.

OpenID - OpenID is a free and easy way to use a single digital identity across the internet.

whew! and now for some of the websites of those that attended.

STEVE'S 2 CENTS - Revealing the good experience from the harmonious digital bits of daily life.

Grow My Company - Miracle Growth for your Company.

Elizabeth Washer - Experienced Professional Copywriter, PR and Marketing Communications Specialist.

The Jump - A WriterJax Experiment since 2004.

Lesley Lambert at Park Square Realty - The Real Estate Natural.

IntuAction - IntuAction is about putting your ideas into action.

AuctionWally - Antiques, Appraisals, Marketing Events, Consultations.

Paul Monaco - Living, Learning, Sharing, Teaching.

VooDooRadio - VooDooRadio is a podcast (internet radio show that you listen to on your computer or mobile MP3 player) that just kicks ass! A variety of music, humor and mayhem.

Orient Lodge - An Eclectic Blog at the Intersection of Technology and our Social Lives.

Fantastic Dimensions - A video weblog about science fiction fandom.

EverythingCU - World 2.0 Adventure.

Turcotte Data and Design - Western Mass Computer Support, Website and Graphic Design.

Look Me In The Eye - An Aspergian book author writes about books, asperger's, autism and life.

Kate M. Gilbert - Web Services Specialist. Offering Complete Web Services.

Tweetworks - With groups and discussions, TweetWorks helps you get the most out of Twitter.

WebFlowology - Val Nelson - Web Optimization & Writing for the Web

the Constant Observer - Strange things happen at that intersection of journalism, marketing and technology. Pull up a chair and let's kibitz for awhile...

Go Nomad - Inspiration and links to plan your trip.

The Communications Department - Life just got easier.

BERKSHIRE CREATIVE - Creativity Lives Here.

ClaudiaGere&Co. - Helping smart people become outstanding authors™.

Meemo Design - Tradeshow Design, Branding, Trademarks, Mascot Creation, Advertising Design, Virtual Tours, Interactive Design, packaging and Point of Sale.

PodCamp Western MA 2009 Video by Leslie Lambert

The way we communicate and conduct our affairs is changing at breakneck speeds, and will continue to change. This PodCamp really helped to define where we are headed, not just as a society, but almost everything life on earth represents.

If you were at PodCamp Western Mass 2009 and I did not add your site or a site that was discussed as a tool, give me a shout and I will add it.

Top 10 Tips for Talking Your Way into a Better Deal

2009-03-28T09:04:00.001-04:00

Some people were born to haggle, negotiate, cajole, whatever you call it. The rest of us need some guidance. Here are 10 great negotiating tactics to use next time you want to get more for less.

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2009-03-19T12:51:00.005-04:00

Project Torque on the laptop

2009-03-16T22:30:00.001-04:00

It's camera weather my friends

Something to think about

2009-02-26T22:23:00.000-05:00

John Doe started the day early

having set his alarm clock
(MADE IN JAPAN )
for 6 AM

While his coffeepot
(MADE IN CHINA )

was perking, he shaved with his electric razor
(MADE IN HONG KONG ).

He put on a dress shirt
(MADE IN SRI LANKA ),

designer jeans
(MADE IN SINGAPORE )

and tennis shoes
(MADE IN KOREA )

After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet
(MADE IN INDIA )

he sat down with his calculator to see how much he could spend today.
(MADE IN MEXICO )

After setting his watch
(MADE IN TAIWAN )

to the radio
(MADE IN INDIA )

he got in his car
(MADE IN GERMANY )

filled it with GAS
(from Saudi Arabia )

and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.

At the end of yet another discouraging
and fruitless day checking his
Computer
(Made In Malaysia ),

Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals
(MADE IN BRAZIL )

poured himself a glass of wine
(MADE IN FRANCE )

and turned on his TV
(MADE IN INDONESIA ),

and then wondered
why he can't find
a good paying job
in AMERICA .

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The 2009 Oscars Party

2009-02-23T06:13:00.000-05:00

As usual, this party was a great success. I've yet to process the tons of pictures I took, but I have put a few up on Flickr, with more to follow.

Big Warehouse Fire in Springfield

2009-02-20T23:47:00.001-05:00

The Old Diamond Matches Warehouse caught on fire just before midnight on the 18th of February, 2009.

Paridon Street Fire

An eye for life

2008-09-12T00:19:00.001-04:00

A Glimpse of Life

YouTube - Fitter Happier Glorious Cover

Main St.

We're Wobegon: Garrison Keillor Says He's Retiring In 2013

YouTube - COLDPLAY - low (live 2005)

Children raised by gay couples show good progress through school

Iron & Wine - Free Until They Cut Me Down

Buddhists: Views on Divorce

Disturbed - "Another Way To Die" Official Music Video

Please Tell Me That Didn't Come Out Of Magneto: Magnetic Silly Putty

Google Buzz Links Added to Social Search as Google Me Precursor

Lady GaGa - Poker Face Video

Fortune cookie, you speak the truth

Rumor: Google to Challenge Facebook with "Google Me"

Seven Myths About Grilling a Steak

10 Free Android Apps to Boost Your Productivity

How to cut onions without tears

4 Ways To Find Out The Name Of That Elusive Song

Zoar Outdoor - The Northeast’s Leader in Outdoor Adventure!

How to Find the Person behind an Email Address

I Like My Women Like My Coffee

Super Furry Animals "Mountain"

50 Fabulous Twitter Backgrounds

How to live (and die) by Gmail

The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia, My Reflection

5 Android Running Apps To Help You Work Out & Keep Fit

7 Google Search Games

The Gwigle Game

How Do You Decaffeinate Coffee Beans?

The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Dining Room

Shakeup Makes MySpace Look Even Shakier

Apple collecting, sharing iPhone users' precise locations

Vegetable Storage - How to store vegetables

New Radiohead album due this year

10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Google

Tip: 5 things you may not know you can do with attachments in Gmail - Official Gmail Blog

11 Google Chrome Extensions For Every Blogger

The truth about Wicca

Putting Weird Things in Coffee

No smokes

Top Questions to ask the interviewer when applying for a management position

A Hidden Volkswagen CC

PodCamp Western Mass 2009

Top 10 Tips for Talking Your Way into a Better Deal

Something to think about

The 2009 Oscars Party

Big Warehouse Fire in Springfield

An eye for life