More Iran Red Meat!

Article: Article: U.S. Sees Iran Attacks as Likely if Israel Strikes - New York Times

Again, the same people who were ginning up America to get into Iraq are trying to propagandize us into getting into Iran. Big surprise? No.

But, this time, Americans should stand up for what should be important to them: America. Our nation is what should be important to us. If Israel, Saudi Arabia or whomever wants to hit Iran, let them. And, let them take the consequences. Our intelligence services and our armed forces will watch over America and protect us.

Facebook Users Ask, "Where’s Our Cut?"

Article: Facebook Users Ask, ‘Where’s Our Cut?’ - New York Times

This is similar to providing content to sites like Yelp.com That is a site I have contributed 165 reviews to. I am one of their "Elite" members, invited because of my involvement in their community. I do get to go to special events just for the Elite Members. And, when I do, I consider that as compensation for what I contribute.

But, if you contribute to a site (like Facebook) that doesn't have anything like that, you are contributing for free. My advice would be to post your content to your own blog (where you can include advertisements that will pay you), and only post links and teaser headlines on Facebook. In that way, you are using Facebook just as they are using you!

LOTS of Stars!

There are now thought to be 300 sextillion (i.e. a WHOLE lot of stars!) in the universe:

Three Times the Stars Scientists Thought - NYTimes

So, when our crazy world leaders walk around thinking how powerful they are, they should think that all they are in charge of is one planet around one of 300 sextillion stars! Still feel super powerful, folks? :-)