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Don't drink the (tap) water...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:47:31 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: This article reports that many communities throughout the U.S. are not following guidelines for providing safe drinking water and regulators are aware of it and not doing anything about it. What is going on in this country?

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

More than 20 percent of the nation’s water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act over the last five years, according to a New York Times analysis of federal data.

Tags: drinking, tap water, water

Remembering the essence of a clipmark

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:15:56 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: Some thoughts i've had lately about clipmarks.

Clip Source: clipmarks.blogs.com

I just wanted to briefly mention a concern that I've had lately. I have recently noticed a lot of public clipmarks that contain entire articles/pages (or most of it). For two important reasons I am hoping this will change.

First, in my opinion, the key distinguishing aspect of clipmarks is that instead of simply posting links to entire web pages, we are clipping and sharing the best piece or pieces of information from within those pages (the "sweetspot" if you will). It is my opinion that clipping too much information substantially reduces the power of the clip as a way for people to quickly toggle through bits of information about all sorts of topics in less time. Basically, when it comes to a clipmark, I think that more information often results in less quality.

The second reason pertains to respecting the rights of content owners. There are many different types of clipmarks that are generated from all sorts of different web sites, so this concern certainly does not apply across the board. But, when small nuggets of information are clipped, they can serve as powerful drivers of traffic to the source of that content. In this way, content creators benefit from having their content clipped. This is fair and good for everyone. But clipping an entire page clearly lessens the likelihood of a click through to the source page because all of the information can be gathered from the clip. This is not the intention of clipmarks and, often times, is not fair to the original source of the content.

I hope the idea of clipping small pieces of information instead of entire web pages is one you will all agree creates a better experience for everyone and shows greater respect for the rights of original content creators.

Clip on!!

eric

Tags: clipmarks

Something I will likely never have the pleasure of saying...

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:45:47 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: As i read this comment, which was posted by one of Amplify's users (http://openintelligence.amplify.com/), i couldn't help but think to myself that i have never been exposed to this type of living. I say that with a combination of jealousy and regret... to be more connected to nature is something i'd like very much.

Clip Source: ddrrnt.amplify.com

Open Intelligence December 6, 2009 4:00 am

I have milked Splash, our Jersey cow, by hand; drunk the warm milk, skimmed the cream which comes to the top when it is cooled (naughty), made butter (not cheese); used her straw and cow pats to make rich compost; watched her jokes (all animals have unique personalities); had my foot stepped on; lugged hundreds of hay and straw bales. (NB. Staw is for bedding, hay is for eating.) Although milking is hard on the thumb and index finger, once through training, the process is one of peaceful meditation, both for the human and the cow. Industrial agriculture removes the key aspect of animal husbandry, the personal relationship.

Tags: cow, milk, nature

What's the point of social studies? A student's perspective...

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:12:02 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: very interesting point of view from a student (not sure what grade he's in). i just recently started reading Kazu's blog (http://kazublog14.blogspot.com/ ), but i really enjoy the honesty and subject matter. an honest perspective from a student growing up in california. props to the web for making it possible to be exposed to this.

Clip Source: kazublog14.blogspot.com

what's the point of social studies!?!

Like the title says. You just memorize some crap, like when the Aryans invaded, or things Columbus brought back with him, and then you never use it. It's useless! The info just sits in your head and takes precious memory from your brain that you can use for more important stuff, like remembering to feed your dog. I think schools should use the one hour wasted on social studies for more productive, useful-for-life subjucts, like organization.

Tags: school, social studies, education, kazu's blog, blog

Interesting statement and question about Alzheimer's

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:19:12 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: I'm certainly not in a position to answer this question, or even verify its validity. But it struck me when I read it so i wanted to share it with others. Anyone have any insight on this?

Clip Source: www.cnn.com

According to Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, "No other disease causes so much suffering, is so certainly fatal, affects so many and drives so much cost with so little spent to overcome it." Why is that? Johns names ignorance, age discrimination, stigma and denial as likely explanations.

Tags: alzheimer, cure, invest

Let's give Tiger some credit. What the...!?!?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:36:51 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: This guy cracks me up - i honestly don't recommend you wasting almost 2 minutes like i just did watching this video...but i couldn't resist Amplifying it anyway (my first Amplify'd video!!). I don't know who this guy is but if he's not on Tiger's payroll he sure should be.

Clip Source: www.ireport.com

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Tags: ireport, tiger woods

This is the worst review of Amplify ever...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:11:57 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: So why am i Amplifying this horrible review of Amplify? Honestly, i'm not exactly sure. Hopefully by the time I stop writing this, i'll figure it out.

This review was posted by a user who I exchanged several emails with, trying to understand the problems he was having and doing our best to fix whatever we could. Most of the time, his complaints were hard to understand and didn't even seem sensible. So it really stinks that his review now sits as a stain on the official Amplify Firefox Extension page.

I wish there was a place i could go to post a review of ConJunTuraL. I think this is what I'd say. "Before you go bashing a company, give some thought to whether your complaints are reasonable. Give some thought to whether your broken English might have impacted their ability to understand and address your concerns. Give some thought to the fact that as a free service, Amplify provides better customer support than Verizon, AT&T or Comcast. Give some thought that by posting

Clip Source: addons.mozilla.org

Bad! Bad! Bad!

This is an absolute waist of time and patience! At every post I lose my bio line and my name change! Now is the Bit-ly that doesn't work! But the worst is the 'help'! I've 10 e-mails sent without any answer or explanation! Nothing! AMPLIFY is the WORST program I ever worked with!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars by ConJunTuraL on November 18, 2009

Tags: add-ons, amplify, firefox

Could mental relaxation be the key to physical health?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:16:05 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: This is very interesting. I definitely think there is a connection between your mental and physical health. This study seems to prove it even more than I imagined.

Clip Source: well.blogs.nytimes.com

After following about 200 patients for an average of five years, researchers said, the high-risk patients who meditated cut their risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from all causes roughly in half

compared with a group of similar patients who were given more conventional education about healthy diet and lifestyle.

When it comes to football, the couch is king!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:59:01 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: I'm a football junkie - a die-hard fan of the NY Giants. But you couldn't pay me to give up my couch to go to the game. Whether it's the drunk, loud fans, the relatively uncomfortable seats, the cold weather, the traffic getting in and out of the stadium, the fact that there are so many breaks in the action, the cost of the tickets, or the picture on my hi-def tv, there are just so many reasons i'd rather watch on my couch than go to the game. Sounds like i'm not the only one who feels this way and the league is concerned...

Clip Source: www.usatoday.com

The effort reflects rising concern among league officials that boozed-up, unruly fans are scaring away the family audience at a time when the number and quality of NFL game telecasts are increasing the attractiveness of watching at home for far less money.

Tags: alcohol, football, sports, tailgating

How to make a woman happy

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 16:31:22 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks:

Clip Source: www.boreme.com

HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY

It's not difficult to make a woman happy.

A man only needs to be:

1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY

1. Show up naked
2. Bring food

Tags: woman, women, man, men, happy, happiness, humor, fun, funny, list

The Democrats have lost the source of their passion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:28 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: This point by Paul Krugman is so true. Many people who voted for Obama, including myself, did so primarily out of hope that his spirit and belief in change deserved a chance to succeed. My candid perspective is that his spirit began to diminish during his swearing in and has continued to dissipate ever since. It's hard to understand and very frustrating...but i think my feelings of disappointment are shared by many in this country.

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

Meanwhile, the Democratic base, so energized last year, has lost much of its passion, at least partly because the administration’s soft-touch approach to Wall Street has seemed to many like a betrayal of their ideals.

Tags: obama, politics

GOP uses Amplify to focus the health care debate

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:18:58 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: One of the greatest challenges of our time is trying understand the complex issues being debated in Washington. Whether it's regarding the Swine Flu, global warming or in this case, the proposed health care bill, people need a better way to understand it all. I am incredibly excited that the House Republicans are using Amplify to take transparency to a whole new level in regards to the legislative process. Forgive me for sounding a bit corny, but i think this is truly a great thing for our democracy.

Clip Source: healthcaretruth.amplify.com

As House Republicans continue to battle Speaker Pelosi’s $1.3 trillion government takeover of health care, they’re using a new tool - Amplify.com - to engage the American people in a section-by-section dialogue scrutinizing all 1,990 pages of PelosiCare. Republicans hope the new site will provide the American people with an unfiltered online clearinghouse for emerging information about the Pelosi bill as Democrats attempt to bring the massive legislation to a vote. The idea is simple. As House Republicans pour pore through the Speaker’s health care monstrosity and uncover harmful provisions not being disclosed to the American people by the majority, Amplify allows House Republicans to clip specific portions and explain what they mean in plain English.

Tags: gop, health care

Clipmarks 4.0 Now Available - supports Firefox 3.5

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:32:35 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: Our upgraded version of Clipmarks is now available. If you click the source link of this clip you'll be able to get it. Anyone having problems, please comment below and we'll try to work them out.

If you wouldn't mind, please pop this clip so others are made aware.

Clip Source: addons.mozilla.org

Clipmarks 4.0.0

Tags: clipmarks, firefox

A bold prediction about Google Wave

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:47:40 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: I'm not saying it won't happen, but to declare with such certainly that a service that hasn't even been used by more than a handful of people will overtake email and social networking seems a bit premature.

Clip Source: www.imediaconnection.com

Wave is an open source initiative that promises to overtake both email and social networking.

Tags: email, google wave, social networking

Did Obama get an A for effort?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:18:46 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: Though the reasoning given for awarding Obama the Nobel Peace Prize is, well, noble, i kind of had the same reaction as expressed in this clip. Seems like he's getting the award for having good intentions. Hopefully the results will match the intentions. If so, then at that time i would think he'd be worthy of this award.

Clip Source: www.time.com

"Frankly it seems premature when he hasn't been in office even a year yet, and has not yet actually achieved the goals he set out — although he certainly has made some very noteworthy efforts," says Mark Fitzpatrick, Senior Fellow for Non-proliferation at the London-based International Institute of Strategic Studies. "I think he will be embarrassed by it and it will be unhelpful in the domestic milieu."

Tags: nobel peach prize, obama