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The Ambler
Tuesday, January 2, 2007

WARNING!

Read at your own intellectual prowess's peril: this article/press release sucks. 

It is supposed to be a year-round-up for dubious distinction in journalism reporting awards. In other words: everything that has been hyped or over hyped.

 I ask this: can we do now better for counting what is overhyped?

Not that it doesnt hold value as much more than it does water. 

But its also SUPPOSED to hold a reporting link with George Mason University. You have heard of George Mason right? And the fact that he had a University named after him?

Well! Have you, until now, ever heard of anything dubbed the

Statistical Assessment Service  ?

A minute bit of research reveals the director is also a tv commentator

for FOX news. 

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And from the In Case You Missed It Department, the US lost one of its past Presidents who may one day be recalled and mentioned in the same breath as past President as a great orator and elder statesman.

I feel the pain of the US at the moment, not exactly sharing in your loss as much as empathizing, not so much that the passage of time has claimed the long dignified life of one of your greatest contributors to the history of your country, but as a result of having a current President  who offered up these words in eulogy to the passing of Mr. Gerald Ford:

 

"...and when he put his hand on his family bible..he brought grace to a moment of great doubt." 

 

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 And that sums up my blog today.


Posted by mach1231 at 4:44 PM PST
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Monday, January 1, 2007
Theres a little black spot on your computer screen today
Mood:  lazy

As if you needed anything other than dikes, clogs


tulips

canals

and windmills as good reasons to consider travel to the Netherlands, along comes an science museum with exhibitions on topics from everything including DNA, electricity and water.

Called NEMO and located near the city's central train station, a interactive display called Studio Bits allows visitors to become experimenters with games, websites, animation and video.

Although the museum actually caters to the budding young bright young adolescent mindset, even mature adults are supposedly bound to enjoy taking in the numerous interactive displays.

In summer, the roof of the building is transformed into a beach environment which allows visitors to take in beatific views of the Dutch capital.

And since it is housed in a giant bright green ship-like building,


 unlikely you'll have trouble finding it either.

Good luck navigators if you decide to go, as you'll have to let Google be your guide for starters!

 C'ya @ the beach!


Posted by mach1231 at 2:25 PM PST
Updated: Monday, January 1, 2007 2:49 PM PST
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Monday, December 25, 2006
Coffee anyone?
Mood:  caffeinated

Whenever one visits any cafe, you should always be given something to think about when visiting.

Whether its tasteful art deco hung on your walls, free newspapers and magazines to peruse or even talk radio playing in the background,

it keeps conversations moving and is also attractive and a good reason to attract your solo visitors. 

Its funny that before , if one went to top drawer brand name coffee house franchise in the States,

one could enjoy ones coffee fully without even knowing... let alone considering; a potentially bitter feeling that might result at the bottom of the cup knowing the sons and daughters of the grower might one day realize they had sacrificed their lives and opportunities

just so I could sit in a Starbucks and sip my coffee to the tune of soft jazz music humming in the background.

No chance for an education, they would farm and pick beans so papa could pay the greedy landlord or crooked tax collector. 

But now, thanks to the people, who without obligation, took it upon themselves to embark on a public consciousness raising movement, an instigation that resulted in  benefits that exceeds the palateable pleasure and sweetness of enjoying a cup of Joe...coffee growers have better chances and opportunities in life.

The satisfaction in drinking to the last drop in good conscience is without parralel.

 Thanks for visiting today, and we hope you can leave with something to think about.

On the Net, in THIS net cafe, at Machs Cafe, the conversation is light..but theres always something breezy coming at you.

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 Personally, I prefer Second Cup.

The girl servers there are cuter too. 


Posted by mach1231 at 11:53 AM PST
Updated: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:17 PM PST
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

 

Chinas net nanny is acting bi-polar.

 

Its interesting, I surfed in off that one after finding this story about a man who was offered a "steel helmet and a bullet-proof vest" when he was released from prison.

Nice to have friends like that. 

 

Please have a visit with our sponsor.

http://www.nataliebehring.com

 

 - - - - - -Thanks for visiting my site! 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Posted by mach1231 at 12:10 AM PST
Updated: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:31 AM PST
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
She has been called a Nazi
Mood:  mischievious

$19.99 a sitting for a baby portrait @ Wal-Mart? This well known glamour photographer will make sure your baby is actually crying for that freeze-frame moment for a mere 10 grand.

Behold some sad social commentary on the Bush administration from a master behind the lens

 Do not be afraid, don't hold back, visit

http://www.manipulator.com

today.

She has been called a Nazi. Been told her kids should have been aborted. And probably more....

 

 

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Posted by mach1231 at 7:49 PM PST
Updated: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 7:57 PM PST
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If the British had properly organized and outfitted the Native Indian Tribes in the war of Independence, offering greater backing and responsibility to key Indian leaders such as Joseph Brant (Tahyendanegea) they would probably be a British Colony today with Spain ruling the Central Americas.

Owing largely due to the efforts of a Presbyterian missionary named Samuel Kirkland as well as an Indian Agent named James Dean, some tribes sided with the Patriots and the opposing tribes began to spill each others blood at these instigations.

Brant insisted no attacks be made on settlers themselves unless they picked up arms themselves. 

Meanwhile, in but one occasion that highlights the cold brtality of the war,a 300 man militia wreaked vengance on the peaceful moravian Delaware Indians at the Gnaddenhutten Mission.

 

Almost all of the 90 Christian Indians - women, men, and children - were executed.

 

Jospeh Brant would go on to live by the Grand River in Ontario in the land called Canada.

The ones who fought against him in America would receive no form of special recognition even if the country was preocupied with equality, liberty and justice.

God Bless America. I'll say a prayer for you . 


Posted by mach1231 at 12:30 PM PST
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Mood:  caffeinated

Heres your diamond, Leo.

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 I believe I have found: The_Scum.

 

 


Posted by mach1231 at 11:07 AM PST
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Dont blame me
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Science and Health

The forum at comebackalive.com did it to themselves. They are now

the official tabloid hot spot center for reporting on the worlds most dangerous places. Tabloids survive on only one thing: scandal.

If there is no scandal, they need to invent one. Welcome to Machs Cafe

where the only thing scandalous you will find here borders on the fringes of the border of your own mind...and is only prevented from making its way here due to the limits of your own boundless imagination.

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 Lets get back to work, people.

A new report shows workplace death is on the rise in Canada with an average of five people dying on the job every work day

 

 


Posted by mach1231 at 1:58 PM PST
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Friday, November 24, 2006

Todd Maffin writes...

 

  "The next century will be defined more by our rebellion against technology's pervasive influence in our lives than by our blind acceptance of it.  As wireless devices infiltrate every aspect of our lives, we'll find ourselves looking for opportunities to "step off the grid" for short bursts of time.  The most popular travel destinations will be those places that guarantee no cell-phone coverage or modem-capable lines.  We will become hyper-aware of our private offline time, and will vigorously protect it as the valuable commodity it is about to become.   In short, we'll finally realize that being able to connect with anyone anytime is the same as being available to everyone all the time."

 

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http://www.todmaffin.com

 

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Posted by mach1231 at 1:06 PM PST
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Thursday, November 23, 2006
Surfing in on a trend
Mood:  bright
Topic: Entertainment

Spotted a trend recently in the field of wedding photography.

From where else but the trend export capital of the West Coast : Los Angeles would wedding photos be getting a twinge of taste appeal through glamour. 

Brides Gone Wild!


Dalal Photography

 

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Story and link from http://cbs2.com and KCBS-TV 

One of the oldest television stations in the world. 


Posted by mach1231 at 12:15 AM PST
Updated: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:15 AM PST
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