Paul Lee
MDOT Drops Rest Area Name
The Michigan Department of Transportation removed the name of a retired MDOT engineer from a US-131 rest area after he pleaded no contest to a sex offense.
Lansing State Journal story 1-26-11
GR Press story 1-3-11
The Ecological Elephant in the Room
What would you do to help preserve Earth's resources for future generations?
Move to within walking distance of work? Go vegetarian? Have one less child? How about just eating less endangered fish?
Then again, maybe just knowing somebody who does that stuff will be enough...
National Anthem Goes To Christina
Christina Aguilera will sing The National Anthem at the big football game on February 6.
You can check out the Bowl Blog at NFL.com.
Velcro Shoes? Are You Loopy?
I vaguely remember an episode of "Seinfeld" where Elaine compared mens' bodies to Jeeps.
If you're a Seinfeld buff, you might remember the scene, but if not, the message was that men are not inherently sexy or exotic; more for utility than show. At least that's what I took away from it, and I completely understand the philosophy. I get it. Men are trucks, women are sports cars or limo
Grand Rapids Symphony Performs John Williams
Think of your favorite movie of all time.
He probably wrote the music.
John Williams' music makes the movies come alive, and you can hear it performed by The Grand Rapids Symphony January 28- 30.
Story from The Grand Rapids Press...
OH NOES! The Sky Iz Fawling!
I read it on the internet, so it must be true.
That's right. The world is coming to an end, so say your prayers and kiss your butt goodbye.
A nearby star is going to explode in 2012, lighting up the sky like nothing in history. It is just as the Mayan calendar predicted. The end times are nearly here. Fire and brimstone shall be cast upon us by vile aliens as the Earth is immolated just like the p
Iran Nuke Talks Fizzle
Six represented nations talking with Iran in Turkey on the subject of uranium have failed to make any progress towards a non-enrichment agreement.
Iran was having none of it, so they gave up.
Iran says it is willing to talk again in the future, however...
Privacy Expert Talks About Social Media
In a YouTube video from last November, Fran Maier, president of TRUSTe, speaks about keeping privacy alive as we become more connected.
How Chastity Became Chaz
A new documentary about Chaz Bono, entitled Becoming Chaz will debut next Sunday at The Sundance Film Festival and will run on The Oprah Winfrey Network later this year.
Teresa Scanlan is Miss America 2011
Last night's Miss America competition in Las Vegas was won by Miss Nebraska 2010, Teresa Scanlan.
National Radon Awareness Month
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. You can't see it, smell it or taste it, but it might be in your house right now.
The Cold War is Still Faught in Pajamas
We are hearing news stories about arms reduction these days, but America's Missileers are still waiting in those lonely remote bunkers, ready for orders to unleash nuclear death at the president's single word of command.
All from the comfort of their bunny slippers...