http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/ Ramblings of the Lottery Post Webmaster en-us Lottery Lottery Post RSS Generator Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:38:23 GMT Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:38:23 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/thinking-about-a-blu-ray-player-for-the-holid.htm Here's an "electronics tip" to anyone who is thinking about buying (or receiving) a Blu-Ray player for Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate). Get a PlayStation 3! The PS3 is without-a-doubt the best Blu-Ray player you can buy. It is a very powerful game system, in case you have not heard of the PS3, and it has a built-in Blu-Ray player. Calling it a "game system" is really very unfair to the PS3, because it is actually a fairly powerful computer, underneath ... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/thinking-about-a-blu-ray-player-for-the-holid.htm Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:38:23 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/new-version-of-safari-web-browser-available.htm Apple has released version 3.2.1 of their Safari Web browser. For Apple, it is an important release because it irons out of few kinks, and really cranks up the performance. I am finding the rendering to be a little crisper on the screen. Importantly, Safari is a browser not just for Apple users, but also for Windows users. The Windows version of Safari works great, and has a very unique Apple-like interface. Apple supports just about every web standard in existence, even more complete... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/new-version-of-safari-web-browser-available.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:48:13 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/the-final-word-on-politics-at-lottery-post-fo.htm Now that the election is over, Lottery Post will revert to its previous policy of non-political blogs. Since it's my site, I'll post the final political post. (If you pay for your own site, you can have the final say on it, but I pay for this site, so it's my prerogative.) The election is over, and the final question is, does anyone who voted for the winner really understand what they were voting for, or do they even understand the very basic issues of this country? I'll let the foll... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/the-final-word-on-politics-at-lottery-post-fo.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:32:41 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/actually-richard-pryor-was-the-first-black-p.htm document.write(''); http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/actually-richard-pryor-was-the-first-black-p.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:56:42 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/15-terrabyte-seagate-drive-only-150.htm Hard drive capacity is just amazing at this point, and oh so cheap! There is a really good price at TigerDirect right now for anyone needing a hard drive upgrade. (I love Seagate drives, as they have been very reliable for me.) Here's a link to the product page: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&sku=TSD-1500AS (No, I don't get anything for this, I'm just pointing out a good deal.) Onnly $150 for a hard drive that most people will ... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/15-terrabyte-seagate-drive-only-150.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:53:22 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/report-clears-palin-in-troopergate-probe.htm A report has cleared Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin of ethics violations in the firing of her public safety commissioner. Released Monday, the report says there is no probable cause to believe Palin or any other state official violated the Alaska Executive Ethics Act in connection with the firing. The report was prepared by Timothy Petumenos, an independent counsel for the Alaska Personnel Board. A separate legislative investigation recently wrongly concluded that Palin, the Republican vice presi... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/report-clears-palin-in-troopergate-probe.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:52:41 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/tipp-poll-day-21.htm The TIPP Poll is the best one, in my opinion. In 2004, the TIPP Poll most accurately predicted the final outcome, within a couple tenths of a percent. I also find the breakdowns fascinating. Here is Day 21: http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/tipp-poll-day-21.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:14:21 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/video-worth-repeating.htm Konane turned me on to this one in her blog, and it is really great. document.write(''); http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/video-worth-repeating.htm Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:08:56 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/great-snappy-videos.htm I don't remember seeing anyone else post this. The link was forwarded to me this evening. This site has some of the best, succinct videos explaining exactly what is at stake in this election. Fantastic stuff! http://www.neverfindout.org/ http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/great-snappy-videos.htm Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:30:35 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/great-speech.htm The Terminator gives an awesome speech! document.write(''); http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/11/great-speech.htm Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:09:18 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/first-challenging-interview-for-obama-camp-of.htm Look how stunned Joe Biden looks when he's asked hard questions. At one point he asks, "I don't know who's writing your questions..." Well, Joe, it certainly ain't NBC News! Apparently after this interview, the Obama camp said they are punishing this TV station. And that's exactly what will happen in an Obama administration: outright intimidation and censorship. Here we go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQXcImQfubM http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/first-challenging-interview-for-obama-camp-of.htm Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:56:11 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/would-the-last-honest-reporter-please-turn-on.htm In my view, this is the best article published this year. There is no way to say it better. by Orson Scott Card October 20, 2008 An open letter to the local daily paper -- almost every local daily paper in America: I remember reading All the President's Men and thinking: That's journalism. You do what it takes to get the truth and you lay it before the public, because the public has a right to know. This housing crisis didn't come out of nowhere. It was not a vague emanation of t... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/would-the-last-honest-reporter-please-turn-on.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:11:14 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/conservatives-in-hollywood-are-stifled-bulli.htm This is a really good look at politics in Hollywood. Well-sourced and even refreshing to read. Conservatives claim their politics can have consequences By Paul Bond At a recent event for Republicans in Hollywood, an actress was asked whether she had ever worn her pro-Sarah Palin pin to an audition. "You must be joking!" she said with a laugh, adding, "But I see Obama stuff all the time." It's no secret that the entertainment industry is overwhelmingly liberal... http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/conservatives-in-hollywood-are-stifled-bulli.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:26:15 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/liberal-tolerance.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQalRPQ8stI http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/liberal-tolerance.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:47:27 GMT http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/good-video-discussing-tax-plans-of-candidates.htm It's nice to hear a open discussion by reasonable people regarding the tax plans of the candidates -- backed up by relevant video. It is refreshing to hear everything on the table -- not just the CNN/MSNBC/NBC/ABC/CBS/PBS Obama love-in, in which all the bad points about "their guy" covered up. (i.e., the "95% of tax-payers get a tax cut" nonsense.) http://www.breitbart.tv/html/195153.html http://blogs.lotterypost.com/todd/2008/10/good-video-discussing-tax-plans-of-candidates.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:39:23 GMT