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A compendium of essential world knowledge on back page of “Fun for Boys”

that’s all I need to know

A compendium of essential world knowledge on back page of “Fun for Boys”: “201006110904

Mister Jalopy writes on Dinosaurs and Robots:

Fun for Boys includes a chapter on moneymaking enterprises such as raising pigeons for profit. However, the gold of the book is not the text but is the list of other Padell titles. It appears a library stocked with the full selection would be a sort of compendium of essential world knowledge.

A compendium of essential world knowledge on back page of ‘Fun for Boys’

 

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Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs | Techi.com

I no longer twitterpated.

Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs | Techi.com: “Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs 11 hours ago by Timothy James Duffy | 15 comments

Like it or not, Twitter has become an unavoidable part of our online lives. Created by Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone in 2006, the social networking platform’s reach has grown remarkably over the past four years.

According to a recent study conducted by Edison Research, 87 percent of the U.S. population is now aware of its existence. Surprising? Not really. Forget about Twitter’s overwhelming online presence, the site is constantly being thrown in our face throughout every media outlet imaginable. From CNN to ESPN, we’re constantly exposed to the endless stream of thoughts that Twitter encompasses.

While Twitter’s presence is undeniable, its future lacks certainty. Will Twitter continue to grow and thrive? In short, no. Why? Allow me to explain…”

 

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BoarderFX for Aperture 3.0 is out

Aperture fans will be happy to find that BorderFX free plugin is now available
works in 64 bit and has enhanced features

orderFX is a plug-in for adding borders and titles to images, it works with both Aperture and iPhoto.

  • Add Borders and drop shadows
  • Add Titles, Copyright & Metadata, including GPS.
  • Add a Watermark
  • Create Presets to quickly reuse previously created frames.
  • Sharpening images, and include ColorSync profiles when exporting.

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Iron Horse Trail bridge installation begins Friday night – San Jose Mercury News

I like them improving my trail – tres bien

Iron Horse Trail bridge installation begins Friday night – San Jose Mercury News: “ron Horse Trail bridge installation begins Friday night

By Lisa P. White Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/03/2010 02:54:06 PM PDT Updated: 06/04/2010 12:49:18 PM PDT

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The support columns of a pedestrian bridge sit at the intersection of Treat Blvd. and Jones Road… 1 2 » If everything goes smoothly, by Saturday morning two mammoth arches forming the framework of a pedestrian bridge will be suspended 18 feet above Treat Boulevard. Although the job isn’t nearly as complicated as replacing a 300-foot section of the Bay Bridge, it’s a delicate operation. The span across Treat Boulevard is 240 feet long and weighs 500,000 pounds; the tops of the arches will soar 43 feet above the roadway. The four sections of the arches are scheduled to arrive from Lindon, Utah, this afternoon, said Nick Panayotou, resident engineer on the project. ‘Basically, we’ll turn them into position in line with where they will go in the air and bolt them together,’ Panayotou said. ‘Then we’re going to hoist them up using 200-ton cranes.'”

 

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