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Toad Revenge

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:40:34 EDT

A crafty little toad set up shop each night on my front porch last summer as moths, grasshoppers and other bugs were drawn to the porch light. It inspired this little short story...

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Mar 05, 2012

Low Chances for an Asteroid to Destroy the Earth in 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:24:55 EDT

As we enter the new year of 2012, some New Age mystics and radical Christians believe a large asteroid will smash into the Earth. What does science say?

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Dec 05, 2011

Large Hadron Collider Shooting Holes in Particle Theory

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:47:02 EDT

The LHC has been in operation for a short time and just may rewrite theories that predict how matter and antimatter is supposed to behave.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 18, 2011

A Snowy and Cold Winter

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:22:23 EDT

A chilly breeze is moving in from the North as Jack Frost has awakened from his summer slumber. Old Jack is ready to spread an icy freeze across the land! Here is a winter haiku to get you in the mood!

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 17, 2011

An Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy Recipe

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:30:55 EDT

Getting the turkey gravy just right may be the hardest part of making a great Thanksgiving feast. Use this simple turkey gravy recipe to get the "sauce" just right using an old standby: a McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix packet.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 16, 2011

Number of Known Asteroids and Comets that May Strike the Earth Continue to Increase

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:36:20 EDT

More known asteroids and meteors could mean increasing danger for the Earth in the future.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 16, 2011

A Crack in the Earth Allows Africa's Most Active Volcano to Erupt

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:31:15 EDT

Curtains of lava are providing vivid night time displays at Nyamuragira Volcano.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 15, 2011

Hot Christmas Gift Ideas for Technology Freaks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:58:01 EDT

Christmas is around the corner and Black Friday is approaching. Here a couple of easy technology purchases for the technology freak on your gift list!

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Published: Nov 14, 2011

Linux Mint 12 Steers Clear of the Unity Desktop

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:06:55 EDT

Linux Mint has found itself gaining in popularity in recent months by sticking to a traditional desktop computer interface.

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Published: Nov 13, 2011

Product Review Aroma Aeromatic Turbo Convection Oven - Model AST910DX

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:32:15 EDT

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Give the gift of easy cooking to friends and family for your next holiday meal with a countertop convection oven.

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Published: Nov 13, 2011

A Toxic Russian Phobos-Grunt Satellite May Crash to Earth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:10:15 EDT

Another large satellite may crash into the Earth near the end of November. This time it is carrying a toxic payload.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 12, 2011

To Brine...Or Not to Brine a Thanksgiving Turkey?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:25 EDT

Opinions abound about the merits of using a brine to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey. Here is a simple tip to determine whether a turkey deserves to be placed in a brine before roasting.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 11, 2011

Keep Time Synchronized on an Ubuntu Oneiric Ocelot Desktop

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:10:52 EDT

Internal clocks on older computers tend to drift. Learn how to keep your old computer's clock synchronized via the Internet on an Ubuntu Oneiric Ocelot Desktop.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Nov 07, 2011

Watch Review: Casio Waveceptor WVA470 Solar Atomic Wristwatch

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:50:21 EDT

Finally, a watch that never needs winding or a battery, and it never needs to be set.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Oct 20, 2011

NASA Space Junk to Crash to Earth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:49:50 EDT

On Friday September 23rd, the UAR mission will crash to earth. What are the chances of you being hit by the debris from this falling space junk?

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Published: Sep 22, 2011

Banshee Set to Replace Rhythmbox in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:04:53 EDT

Banshee is set to replace Rhythmbox when the next version of Ubuntu is released. Here is how each program stacks up against on another.

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Published: Mar 02, 2011

How to Properly Remove Linux Kernels in Ubuntu

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:24:18 EDT

You do not need to be a Linux expert when it comes to removing extra kernels from your Ubuntu PC. Here are some quick and easy steps that will help you clean up your disk space on your PC.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Mar 01, 2011

How Many Linux Kernels Should You Keep?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:18:35 EDT

The Linux Kernel is an important part of your Ubuntu PC. How many kernels should your keep on your computer? Is it safe to remove extra kernels?

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Published: Mar 01, 2011

Installing Skype on Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:29:04 EDT

Tech savvy users, looking to save cash, are turning from pricey iPhones to apps that perform the same functions on iPads and iPods. Use Skype on Ubuntu Linux, and get the same money saving perks.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Feb 01, 2011

KyLintv Brings Chinese Television Programming to the United States

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (J.A. McLynne) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:44:25 EDT

Apple TV and Roku Internet streaming devices are popular in America. Chinese audiences living in the United States can also stream Chinese language stations from abroad using the KyLinTV set top device.

Contributor: J.A. McLynne
Published: Feb 01, 2011