1X – The Gateway to Iceland by Skarphedinn Thrainsson
1X – The Gateway to Iceland by Skarphedinn Thrainsson. This is a cool image. I think its going to be my new computer background.
Tagged: government
I have been sick lately
So that’s why the updates have slowed. I am on the mend now, but being sick is one of my least favorite experiences. I’d rather be fired, sued, yelled at, investigated by the irs, or have my chocolate taken away. Those at least are quick.
I think I’m turning into Andy Rooney. I never liked him as a kid. Maybe the older you get the more you complain?
Windbreakers: Bangladesh Cyclone Shelter Architecture | WebUrbanist
Windbreakers: Bangladesh Cyclone Shelter Architecture | WebUrbanist. The late George Harrison was involved in concerts and the funding eventually saved 144,000. That was a great decision and one that many people appreciate him for.
Study: Ad networks not honoring do-not-track promises | Web | Macworld
Study: Ad networks not honoring do-not-track promises | Web | Macworld. When money is involved people seem to have problems keeping their promises. Maybe Network advertising are like politicians. I hope they don’t have to vote to raise the debt ceiling.
(Pic) Sculpture Generates Minimum Wage – PSFK
(Pic) Sculpture Generates Minimum Wage – PSFK. Interesting. According to this article, US citizens will work for 25 cents an hour. I guess that is the new “real” minimum wage.
Last year the minimum was raised to $8.25. So in a year of average work you can make $16,500. Assuming a cheap studio of $500, that is $6k, so that leaves $10k for health care, food, savings, education. Most minimum wage workers don’t get health care. One minor surgery or even an ER visit would wipe you out. Frankly it is amazing that we allow minimum wage to exist. That isn’t any kind of life for anyone.
According to a PEW study going to college earns a person $20k more per year
Study looks at whether college is really worth the price – CNN.com. So clearly it is worth going to college if you can afford it and can graduate. I have had friends who graduated and did social work and their salary was $37 with a master’s degree. You really have to be dedicated to work in some careers.
Do you live in Chicago and need emergency help paying rent, mortgage, utilities or food?
I learned from the Cook County Call Center that if you call:
1-877-426-6515 and ask to speak to Homeless Prevention/Rental Help you can be evaluated to see if you qualify for short-term help. Apparently you can also be referred to a non-profit organization they work with in your area, and further evaluation will take place.
Nice to know these services exist in Chicago!
Trees cocooned in spiders webs, an unexpected side effect of the flooding in Sindh, Pakistan
Trees cocooned in spiders webs, an unexpected side effect of the flooding in Sindh, Pakistan, a photo by DFID – UK Department for International Development on Flickr.
Its hard to look at this and call it beautiful, but the fact is that they are killing mosquitos more than ever before and saving lives. Not everything that is helpful is fun to look at.