* Native Atlantan* Work in graphic design with a specialty in real estate marketing* Passionate advocate for civil rights of individuals with disabilities* Budding painter and photographer* Favorite color is blue, favorite season is autumn, favorite ethnic food is Indian, favorite music is everything, favorite website is worth1000.com
Spiral Frog - Ad-supported Free Music Posted: 2 years ago by capriccio
SpiralFrog is an ad-supported free-music download site. It boasts 800,000 songs and 3,500 videos available for download … free of charge.
The catch, of course, is that you must view advertising in order to download DRM-protected music and video. SpiralFrog is built on a revenue-sharing agreement with participating labels, and your eyeballs pay for the music.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 64 [+].
Ever want to learn to draw? Posted: 2 years ago by capriccio
Here's your chance! Download free instruction books, copyright-free, offered by Project Gutenberg (http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page).
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 98 [+].
Rare Interview with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Posted: 2 years ago by capriccio
Most Americans know very little about the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court or its members, but mention Justice Clarence Thomas, and you are likely to start an argument. He is the court's only African American, and its most conservative member. He is arguably the most influential black man in the country, yet he is reviled by many in his own race for his opposition to government programs intended to help minorities.
Full Video at link
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 113 [+].
I Can't Find It... I Know It's Here... Hold On... Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
The South Carolina incumbent governor forgot his voter ID card, blaming it on eye injuries from bright lights on the campaign trail.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 15 [+].
Libertarian Radio Personality Turned Away at the Polls Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Neal Boortz, nationally syndicated radio host and one of the most recognized Libertarians in the US, had to file a provisional ballot when his name didn't appear on the correct register. See for his reply and take on the story.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 5 [+].
Vote or Die - Literally! Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Follow up to
Poll worker choked voter trying to force him to vote in a judicial race that the voter didn't want to vote on. Possibly even more entertaining are the comments below the story.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 12 [+].
New NYC Rules for Sex ID Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
New regulations in NYC make it easier to alter the gender listed on birth certificates, a welcomed change by the transgender community.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 14 [+].
Woman Injured in Shake-It-Like-Shakira Contest Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
A woman vying for a $250 prize for dancing like Shakira slipped on the bar and injured her knee. Now she's suing the Manhattan bar that sponsored the contest.
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 11 [+].
Statue of Venus Gets X-Rays Before Repairs Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Conservators trying to restore a 1,900-year-old statue of Venus have put their heads together with airline maintenance inspectors who usually scrutinize welds and repairs in jet engines for any cracks. The restored statue will be unveiled at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University sometime next spring.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 11 [+].
SSRI use and Suicides in Children Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
According to the article, contrary to the 2004 black box warning on SSRI antidepressants of increased suicide in children, areas with high child SSRI use are actually finding lower rates of suicide.
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 11 [+].
Can Watching Too Much TV Make a Child Autistic? Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
The latest study, in the U.S., looked at whether there was a link between rising rates of autism and the increasing availability of children's TV, videos and DVDs.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] -6 [+].
Genetic Mutation Raises Risk for Autism Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have identified a single mutation in a gene used in brain development that is responsible for doubling the risk for Autism.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 14 [+].
When Schools Have Children Arrested Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
When children exhibit behavior problems directly related to their disabilities, recent trends have been to criminalize them and have them arrested. This article shows parents what to do to protect their disabled child's educational rights.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 16 [+].
Woman Kills Rapist Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
After being raped, a mother stabbed and killed the rapist with a butcher knife when he tried to go after her 6 year old daughter. The woman is in serious condition, but the child is safe.
Comments: 13 Score: [-] 50 [+].
Hussein's Appealing the Verdict Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
If upheld, he'll be hanged within 30 days of the decision in Abu Ghraib. But that won't be until January at the earliest.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 10 [+].
John Kerry: I apologize to no one... Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
John Kerry CNN video response to criticisms of his apology to the military.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 26 [+].
Listen to Talk of the Nation on Problems with Ethanol Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Following up on Galoot's pick below re: biofuels. NPR broadcast with Economist Lester Brown of the Earth Policy Institute. Approx. 17 mins. (Windows Media or Real Player)
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 18 [+].
Viagra: Not Just for Daddy Anymore Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Viagra, Pfizer's male impotence drug, is being used to save the lives of some infants with lung defects. Studies are being considered for 1 to 16 year olds. Are we protecting our children through research, or should we be protecting them from research?
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 16 [+].
Bin Laden - Dead or Alive? Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
An unconfirmed leak reports that Bin Laden died of typhoid earlier this month, but is it true?
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 16 [+].
Accountant Dracula by Dead Elvis Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Winner of the first Battle of the Strippers (BOTS) at Worth1000.com! The link also contains all other BOTS entries as well, thanks to Groggie. :)
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 24 [+].
Dead Humans by Dylan Marvin Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Awesome flash animations for Worth1000.com's Battle of the Animators. Seven episodes in all!
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 38 [+].
I am Japanese - by Meowza Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
In Meowza's own words: "a bloggish webcomic thing about a girl and her stuffed cat," which doesn't give this awesome collection of art enough credit. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be blown away!
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 130 [+].
Matoog's BOTA Blog Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
From Worth1000.com's Battle of the Animators, it's Matoog's Critters! If you check the archives, you'll find daily comics from Worth's Battle of the Strippers, too! Love them Critters. :)
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 18 [+].
Harry-Okie! Harry122's BOTA Blog Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
From Worth1000.com's Battle of the Animators, it's Harry122's blog full of awesome animations!
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 16 [+].
Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive Posted: 3 years ago by capriccio
Review of BBC2 documentary with host actor Stephen Fry interviewing Robbie Williams, Carrie Fisher and other celebrities who all have bipolar disorder.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 17 [+].