Surviving the Circus

Search Engine Wars - All the OTHERS are uniting to fight Google's new plan to provide books online. The technology heavyweights have all signed up to the Open Book Alliance, which will oppose Google's crusade to make digital copies of as many printed books as possible. A wide cross-section of libraries, colleges and authors have endorsed Google's book settlement. Google argues that the settlement will be a boon for consumers, who will have easier access to potentially valuable information now gathering dust in remote library shelves. And, Google says, authors and publishers will be able to make more money from out-of-print books. Read the full story.

My life according to Barry Manilow This was so much fun! It lifted my spirits to read the finished product. Consider Yourself TAGGED! INSTRUCTIONS: Using only song names from ONE BAND OR ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. Pass it on to 12 (or a million) people you like. You can't use the band I used. Do not repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Re-post as "My Life According to (BAND NAME)." Are you a male or female? She's A Star Describe yourself: Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again How do you feel: Where Do I Go From Here Describe where you currently live: Somewhere Down The Road If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Copa Cabana Your favorite form of transportation: Ships Your best friend is: Flashy Lady Your favorite color: Blue What's the weather like: I Made It Through The Rain Favorite time of day: Somewhere In The Night If your life was a t.v. show, what would it be called: Friends What is life to you: It's A Miracle Yo...