http://kay85.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kay M en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2012 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:22:41 GMT 2013-05-24T22:22:41Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2012 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980773229   The Notre Dame Band-IRISH! from Adelaide M.       Austin Cooking 11 11 11 from connie h.       Zelda at 5 months and 2 Days Old from . . . Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:52:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980773229 Kay M 2011-11-15T13:52:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980767281 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: An old song says that Love Is A Many Splendored . . . Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:39:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980767281 Kay M 2011-11-14T13:39:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980744356 Written for Tracy's prompt: I'm going to give you two quotes from my friend Bob about unrelated topics, and you have to connect them with your 100 words.Here are the two quotes. You may start with either . . . Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:55:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980744356 Kay M 2011-11-09T13:55:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980698628 Gas Station from James T. Dogs Looking Out Of The Window from Granny Janny Perspective In Black And White from David W. Lililes on lily from Marian L. Santa Fe Train Depot from . . . Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:06:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980698628 Kay M 2011-11-01T11:06:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980692705 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: Lucky you! You won an all expense paid trip . . . Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:10:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980692705 Kay M 2011-10-31T12:10:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980689824 The Burnshire Dam from Kim B. & Daisy       Parker Laughing from Winona (the crazy rat lady)       Trip to the Pumpkin Patch Ghostly Ghoul . . . Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:40:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980689824 Kay M 2011-10-31T00:40:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980649550 Written for Tracy's prompt: I have been offline for most of the last few days. Where have I been and what have I been doing? Optional words, none of which relate to my actual whereabouts/activities: . . . Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:21:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980649550 Kay M 2011-10-24T20:21:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980632622 Written for the following prompt:  Choose one of the following for the first line of your story.  A man in a stained trench coat delivered the strange message. There were enough pickles . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:12:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980632622 Kay M 2011-10-21T19:12:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980622934 Of all of the trees that command my fall attention, I think the appropriately named Autumn Blaze Freeman red maples are my favorite. But yellow is nice too. We don't usually think of green . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:33:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980622934 Kay M 2011-10-20T11:33:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980601658 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: This week I'll write the first line and you'll . . . Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:43:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980601658 Kay M 2011-10-17T12:43:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980564726 Let's go out to the Pigeon Roost farm in Kirkersville, Ohio. You know, the great thing about purchasing your pumpkins from a pumpkin farm, rather than a grocery store, is that besides getting to see the . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:22:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980564726 Kay M 2011-10-13T10:22:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980544580 Written for Tracy's prompt: The central theme of this week's prompt is the word  bacon .  But it cannot be served as food . I also want you to  use the words platypus . . . Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:57:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980544580 Kay M 2011-10-11T10:57:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980537335 I should probably wear a helmet when I go walking in the woods. Things are falling from the sky. Here are some of the things that fell on me this week. Buckeyes are falling from the Buckeye trees. . . . Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:18:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980537335 Kay M 2011-10-10T14:18:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980498611   Working on the Nursery: All Moved In! from Ryan Reid       Giggeling Caden from Diane D       Wanted- Chris Daughtry from ann w. . . . Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:29:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980498611 Kay M 2011-10-06T13:29:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980463812 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: You've received a surprise package in the . . . Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:20:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980463812 Kay M 2011-10-03T11:20:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980426085 The trees in central Ohio are still green. The changes in color are to be found in the grasses, shrubs and fields.   And in the plants that are changing to their autumn colors, . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:18:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980426085 Kay M 2011-09-29T13:18:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980409290 Written for Tracy's prompt: You are in a room with Kay M. and Tracy Fabre. You are bitter because of months and months of evil Shortie prompts. You lock them in and force them to write . . . Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:33:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980409290 Kay M 2011-09-27T09:33:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980379284 Roseate Spoonbills #2 from Nana to Seven Cutiepies       Full Rainbow outside after the rain from Sheri T       Beggin 4 Beggin from Kim B. . . . Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:04:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980379284 Kay M 2011-09-23T13:04:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980356964 Last weekend I was feeling fit as a fiddle. The weather was beautiful and my husband and I were hiking when I suddenly began to chill. Completely out of the blue, I was hit by a virus that had me on my . . . Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:05:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980356964 Kay M 2011-09-21T10:05:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980267834 At first glance, you might think that what you are seeing is the dried mud of a riverbed, but you would be very wrong. These are the fossil beds at the Falls of the Ohio along the Ohio River between Indiana . . . Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980267834 Kay M 2011-09-13T14:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980259145 Written for Tracy's prompt that was suggested by Chick: You have a superpower. However, that power is useless. For example, maybe you can move something without touching it--but only two inches. . . . Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:34:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980259145 Kay M 2011-09-12T20:34:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980194355 I've been watching Frontier House on dvd. This reality series originally aired on PBS back in 2002. It follows three families, who were chosen out of thousands of applicants, to live for five months on . . . Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:36:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980194355 Kay M 2011-09-07T14:36:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980184485 My Son Leaping Over My Husband from Diane Huizenga       Alligator Feeding Part 5-Asheboro Zoo-Be Aggressive! from Adelaide M       Ziplining . . . Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:22:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980184485 Kay M 2011-09-06T19:22:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980174959 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: A powerful wizard left a potent potion . . . Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:59:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980174959 Kay M 2011-09-05T22:59:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980134030 While I did not see all of Louisville, I was impressed with what I did see. The streets I walked were clean and well maintained and the natives were courteous and friendly. Just outside our hotel was . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:17:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980134030 Kay M 2011-09-01T14:17:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980111261 Written for Tracy's prompt: Please write 100 words about having to write 100 words. You may, or may not, consider using some of these suggested words: ridiculous / impossible / mental / frosting / algebra . . . Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:42:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980111261 Kay M 2011-08-30T13:42:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980099932 You know what's great about getting older? The kids are grown and on their own and on the spur of the moment you and hubby can decide to hastily throw clothes in a suitcase and set out on a five hour . . . Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:18:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980099932 Kay M 2011-08-29T14:18:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980029414 I was just sitting here reading posts and my chair started rolling and my desk started rocking back and forth so hard that I thought it might fall on me. My first thought was that someone was hiding behind . . . Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:08:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980029414 Kay M 2011-08-23T14:08:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980028665 Great Sand Dunes National Park from Holly K       Rainbow from Kim B       I'm Just the Girl Next Door - Saving Jane from Ann W   . . . Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:02:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980028665 Kay M 2011-08-23T13:02:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980016318 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: In Opposite Universe, things are pretty . . . Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:32:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980016318 Kay M 2011-08-22T11:32:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979979812 I had such a great time rocking out with Rare Earth at the Newark Music and Wings Fest last weekend. The guys still sound fantastic. My file was to big to upload here so I'm embedding it from YouTube. . . . Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:39:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979979812 Kay M 2011-08-19T11:39:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979979734 I had such a great time rocking out with Rare Earth at the Newark Music and Wings Fest last weekend. The guys still sound fantastic. My file was to big to upload here so I'm embedding it from YouTube. . . . Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:37:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979979734 Kay M 2011-08-19T11:37:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979953838 A view from near the entrance from Mark H. Wine Library at Vineland Estates from Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Windmill and sunset from Tina Coruth Hotel at Sam's Town in Las Vegas from . . . Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:58:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979953838 Kay M 2011-08-17T14:58:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979939081 I've been seeing news this week about a disturbing study coming out of Harvard University. It seems researchers have concluded that having just a daily serving of bacon, hot dogs, lunch meats or other . . . Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:21:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979939081 Kay M 2011-08-16T13:21:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979927282   Written for Tracy's prompt: Questions only! That's right. This week,  every line in your post must be a QUESTION . I don't want to see any sentences ending with periods, exclamation . . . Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:04:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979927282 Kay M 2011-08-15T16:04:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979882375   Written for this prompt: This week we'll write revisionist fiction. Choose one of the following fictional characters and write a new ending to his or her story. If possible, include the word, . . . Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:22:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979882375 Kay M 2011-08-11T11:22:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979861194 Written for this prompt: This week we'll write revisionist fiction. Choose one of the following fictional characters and write a new ending to his or her story. If possible, include the word, organic. . . . Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:18:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979861194 Kay M 2011-08-09T15:18:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979859702 Get you toes tappin' and see why Ann W. is homesick. See Down On The Corner- CCR     Marsha C. shares her wedding vows. See Our Wedding 7/30/11--First Vows     . . . Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:50:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979859702 Kay M 2011-08-09T12:50:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979851982 Today I clicked on a post that purported to list 10 stupid things that liberals believe. What I found within was an insult to my liberal intelligence and an assault on my liberal sensibilities. In order . . . Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:26:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979851982 Kay M 2011-08-08T19:26:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979848721 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: This week we'll write revisionist fiction. . . . Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:04:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979848721 Kay M 2011-08-08T12:04:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979817496 I discovered a couple of new creatures at Dawes this year. I call this guy Rusty I think this guy is trying to find his way back to the sixties.           . . . Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:09:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979817496 Kay M 2011-08-04T13:09:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979807742 Posted for Tracy's  Genre Shorties. Prompt : The heatwave which has gripped most of the country ( no gloating if  you're not affected) is about to have a particular impact on you.  . . . Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:32:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979807742 Kay M 2011-08-03T11:32:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979745681 You've got to see this to believe it! See Richard's car from Dave C       This is beautiful. See I'll follow the Sun from Kim B.       Very cute. . . . Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:52:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979745681 Kay M 2011-07-27T14:52:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979737639 Written for this Genre Shorties prompt: For years you have been guarding a secret but perhaps not well enough because someone is threatening to take that secret to the tabloids. Tell us about it, . . . Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:39:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979737639 Kay M 2011-07-26T15:39:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979728055 Written for this Genre Shorties prompt: For years you have been guarding a secret but perhaps not well enough because someone is threatening to take that secret to the tabloids. Tell us about it, . . . Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:46:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979728055 Kay M 2011-07-25T20:46:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979725101   Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt:   For years you have been . . . Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:06:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979725101 Kay M 2011-07-25T14:06:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979724753 I will be taking a vaction in autumn this year instead of summer so I have done nothing exciting enough to justify this post, therefore, I have no choice but to lie to you about what I did on my summer . . . Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:37:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979724753 Kay M 2011-07-25T13:37:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979711691   It's fun gettin' caught in storms like this from Tim Beeker Tanned from Busy Buzzy Bee 'Gather Proud Mamarazzi Variatons on a Tiger Lily from Steve !!!! Yellow-bellied sapsucker . . . Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:02:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979711691 Kay M 2011-07-23T18:02:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979694190 Written for Tracy's prompt: One day a wombat sat down at his  Wombat-Ready ® laptop and began to write his life story.  What is the 100-word summary of that life story? You  . . . Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:31:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979694190 Kay M 2011-07-21T18:31:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979685791 I think my favorite things at Inniswood Gardens this seasons were the lilies. You have to love these.   I think these are romantic.   And these are classy.   . . . Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:58:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979685791 Kay M 2011-07-20T17:58:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979674946 Written for Tracy's prompt: One day a wombat sat down at his  Wombat-Ready ® laptop and began to write his life story.  What is the 100-word summary of that life story? You  . . . Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:31:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979674946 Kay M 2011-07-19T15:31:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979673881 I'm fortunate to be within a relatively short driving distance of many beautiful places. The Inniswood Gardens are located in Westerville, Ohio and are part of the Columbus Metropark system. I love . . . Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:47:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979673881 Kay M 2011-07-19T13:47:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979640354 Don't you just love these Tropical Sunset Tea Roses? I'd like to be on a beach with one of these tucked in my hair. I really love this sunny Baby Love Shrub Rose. And these beautiful What . . . Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:43:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979640354 Kay M 2011-07-15T13:43:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979626240 A close look at a caterpillar at work. See Caught a Caterpillar from Sunil M.       Fireworks reflected in the river. See Fireworks Reflections from Diane Huizenga   . . . Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:26:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979626240 Kay M 2011-07-13T16:26:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979618525 Written for the prompt:  Members of the Genre Shorties group convened at the Trump International Hotel & Tower to work on a joint project. Each member was asked to contribute 100 words to a story . . . Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:57:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979618525 Kay M 2011-07-12T11:57:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979611148 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt:   Members of the Genre Shorties . . . Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:13:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979611148 Kay M 2011-07-11T11:13:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979587454 It used to be that when I'd think of daylilies, only the color orange would come to mind. Now I see so many boldly colored varieties that stand up and shout "Look at me! Look at me!" . . . Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:56:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979587454 Kay M 2011-07-08T09:56:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979574011 Written for Tracy's prompt:  You have been selected to appear on a talk show hosted by an armadillo. (It's been a  long time since I mentioned them, no?) The armadillo wants to discuss your . . . Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:20:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979574011 Kay M 2011-07-06T13:20:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979568241 Winds of the Past Meet the Future from Rose T Night Lights from Cynthia Harrington Child and Fish from Larae E Shadows and textures chicken from Marian L Black and White Moon from . . . Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:58:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979568241 Kay M 2011-07-05T19:58:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979522643 Appreciate the lovely calm after the storm. See Kim B's After the storm       You might be jealous when you see Diane Huizenga's bounty of lilies. See My Lilies Blooming . . . Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979522643 Kay M 2011-06-28T19:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979515271 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: The wedding guests are getting restless and . . . Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:57:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979515271 Kay M 2011-06-27T12:57:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979495677 Written for Tracy's photo prompt: Now tell me in up to 100 words  what is going on here -- what set of circumstances would be necessary for a scorpion to blow a Moai's nose.  . . . Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:19:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979495677 Kay M 2011-06-23T18:19:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979494097 Perhaps when you think of azaleas, you think of pinks and purples. Have you seen them in white, bright yellow, gold, orange, sherbet colors or even copper? I tracked down as many different varieties . . . Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:24:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979494097 Kay M 2011-06-23T14:24:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979480170 Written for Tracy's prompt, which, believe it or not, is the following: Now tell me in up to 100 words what is going on here -- what set of circumstances would be necessary for a scorpion to blow . . . Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:26:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979480170 Kay M 2011-06-20T20:26:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979470412 Written for the promt: You're a reporter for the FairyTale Daily News. Choose one of the following headlines and write your newspaper article. Old Woman Found Living In Shoe Bridge Trolls Topic of . . . Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:03:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979470412 Kay M 2011-06-18T17:03:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979463590 Go ahead and sit a spell. I won't tell your boss or kids where you are.   Go ahead and relax. You don't want to end up like this guy who seems to have worked himself to death.   . . . Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:19:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979463590 Kay M 2011-06-17T13:19:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979452831   Written for the promt: You're a reporter for the FairyTale Daily News. Choose one of the following headlines and write your newspaper article. Old Woman Found Living In Shoe Bridge Trolls . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:49:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979452831 Kay M 2011-06-15T11:49:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979448695   Cool off with these beautiful waterfall videos See Waterfall at Maymont from Adelaide M.       and Diane Huizenga's Tonti Canyon Waterfalls     . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:09:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979448695 Kay M 2011-06-15T10:09:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979447217 For Saturday Writing Essential Challenge: Write about some missed opportunity. It can be real or imagined, but make us either feel sorry for you or chuckle about the gaffe. Make sure the reader can understand . . . Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:53:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979447217 Kay M 2011-06-14T08:53:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979442096 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following  prompt: You're a reporter for the FairyTale Daily . . . Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979442096 Kay M 2011-06-13T09:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979416828   Last year I only saw blue Bachelor's Buttons in my garden but this year they are coming up in a variety of colors.       I've got red geraniums. And pinks . . . Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:01:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979416828 Kay M 2011-06-07T19:01:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979412137 Written for the prompt: Choose one of the following for your vacation home away from home and tell me about the experience. And just for good measure, throw in the words "shaken,not stirred." . . . Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979412137 Kay M 2011-06-06T19:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979411060 Written for Genre Shorties Prompt Week 65   A handsome guy in the Heartbreak Hotel lounge offered to buy me a drink. All shook up, I said, "Shaken, not stirred." He looked good in his . . . Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:01:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979411060 Kay M 2011-06-06T14:01:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979410160 If you are reading this, you are probably not relaxing at a popular resort or enjoying a luxury cruise, but this week you can use your imagination to get away from it all. Choose one of the following . . . Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:40:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979410160 Kay M 2011-06-06T09:40:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979405809 This Week’s Challenge: Write something (prose or poetry; fiction, nonfiction, or essay) about someone, someplace, or something named June or with “Jun” in his/her/its name or title. . . . Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:52:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979405809 Kay M 2011-06-04T19:52:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979395944 A stunning sunset from Mark H. http://alteryourpics.gather.com/viewImage.action?fileId=3096224746921305 Cynthia Harrington makes ordinary objects extraordinary http://alteryourpics.gather.com/viewImage.action?fileId=3096224746934223 . . . Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:25:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979395944 Kay M 2011-06-01T21:25:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979391759 See what Diane Huizenga sees through her cool underwater camera. Have a look at Underwater Catfish   You can't put one over on Melanie B's dog. Check out BooBoo's Ball   . . . Tue, 31 May 2011 19:27:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979391759 Kay M 2011-05-31T19:27:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979390776 Written for Tracy's prompt:   You just had a fight with someone over something. With whom did you fight, and  what did you fight about ? And did anyone "win"?     . . . Tue, 31 May 2011 14:52:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979390776 Kay M 2011-05-31T14:52:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979389979 Written for Tracy's Genre Shorties prompt:   You just had a fight with someone over something. With whom did you fight, and  what did you fight about ? And did anyone "win"? . . . Tue, 31 May 2011 13:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979389979 Kay M 2011-05-31T13:11:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979377097 Written for Genre Shorties Prompt Week 63   Lotta knows that she's always right and has no patience for those who promote alternate beliefs. Determined to protect the town's children from . . . Fri, 27 May 2011 19:04:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979377097 Kay M 2011-05-27T19:04:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979363299 Come along on a short walk with me on a peaceful spring morning at Dawes Arboretum after a gentle rain. Enter here There's some Wisteria overhead And a Juniper over there Azaleas . . . Tue, 24 May 2011 18:35:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979363299 Kay M 2011-05-24T18:35:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979358166 Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt: Lotta Moxie is very dedicated to her cause. She . . . Mon, 23 May 2011 15:59:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979358166 Kay M 2011-05-23T15:59:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979339269 Written for Tracy's prompt: You are in a desert.  Doesn't matter which one; it's hot and dry.  Nothing but sand for miles around.  All you have with you are a  bucket , a  hammer . . . Wed, 18 May 2011 11:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979339269 Kay M 2011-05-18T11:38:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979336032 For Vincent There was a young artist named Brando Who double parked wherever he'd go His parking fines were owed His vehicle was towed And he cried "Now where . . . Tue, 17 May 2011 13:37:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979336032 Kay M 2011-05-17T13:37:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979332345 Since a few upgrades ago, videos have been very easy to overlook here. For this reason, I've created a group called Spotlight Your Videos which will function like Sunil's Spotlight Your Photos group. . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 14:50:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979332345 Kay M 2011-05-16T14:50:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979322940 For Shakespeare Once while on a wedding cruise at sea A drunken groom fumbled with his key The young bride asked her groom Can this be the right room? Said he, "It's . . . Fri, 13 May 2011 13:30:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979322940 Kay M 2011-05-13T13:30:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979319788 For Salinger There once was a suspicious young guy Who on his old housekeeper did spy And much to his chagrin He caught her with his gin But he did not catch her in the rye Thu, 12 May 2011 15:08:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979319788 Kay M 2011-05-12T15:08:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979316004 While away from the computer for a time, I rediscovered the lost art of writing longhand on a tablet with an instrument known as yellow pencil number #2. For some unknown reason, whenever I'm stressed . . . Wed, 11 May 2011 14:37:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979316004 Kay M 2011-05-11T14:37:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979308812 Written for Genre Shorties Prompt Week 61 Because I have the ability to discern, from a slight whiff of breath, what a person has consumed in the past 24 hours, the King turned to me when he suspected . . . Mon, 09 May 2011 19:54:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979308812 Kay M 2011-05-09T19:54:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979307299 Have you seen the movie, The King's Speech? It's an excellent telling of the true story of England's King George VI who ascends to the throne after his brother abdicates in order to marry a commoner. . . . Mon, 09 May 2011 11:57:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979307299 Kay M 2011-05-09T11:57:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979216257 Written for this Genre Shorties prompt: The Easter Bunny has a broken paw. Who will replace him? Will the colored eggs be delivered on time? Will this serious situation be addressed?   "Don't . . . Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:08:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979216257 Kay M 2011-04-12T12:08:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979212307 In honor of spring, I'm offering you a choice of three prompts this week. One is serious, one is silly and one could go either way. Which is which will be readily apparent. Your stories should be 100 . . . Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:54:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979212307 Kay M 2011-04-11T11:54:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979201683 I'm not one to gossip, but......... Rumor has it that Elsie Dugan has been keeping late hours with a very,very young fellow. You can see his photo here: http://www.gather.com/viewImage.action?fileId=3096224746877739&articleId=281474979183123 . . . Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:17:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979201683 Kay M 2011-04-08T11:17:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194483 Written for Tracy's prompt: Write 100 words,  in one sentence. But in that 100-word sentence,   ONE of these words  at least five times . Word choices: puffy broccoli murder chicken gather . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:00:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194483 Kay M 2011-04-06T14:00:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169737 Written for the Genre Shorties Week 56 prompt The birdwatching club members gathered at the entrance to the trail, puzzling over a sign which read: Turnabout Day- Enter At Own Risk. Noone knew . . . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:29:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979169737 Kay M 2011-03-28T20:29:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979168575 Myrtle Finch and the members of her bird watching club meet at a national park on one Saturday each month. Last Saturday's meeting was more eventful than any in the club's history. It was a day that club . . . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:35:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979168575 Kay M 2011-03-28T10:35:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979154355 Alter Your Pics Challenges were discontinued when participation fell too low to sustain competitions. I am reopening the group as a place to post any altered photos at any time and I will occasionally . . . Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:07:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979154355 Kay M 2011-03-22T13:07:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152610 Written for Tracy's prompt: Genre Shorties Prompt -- Week 55   A friend and I decided to forgo crowded beaches and pricey hotels. We saved money by pitching our tent near the quarry by the . . . Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:18:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152610 Kay M 2011-03-21T21:18:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146793   It's Ask Me Anything Friday so go ahead and ask me anything about any subject. I might shower you with pearls of wisdom or  drown you in worthless dribble. You take your chances. I'm . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:28:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979146793 Kay M 2011-03-18T10:28:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143001 This week's prompt: Write a story about Tracy Fabre and use an opening line from one of the novels listed in the prompt post. I've chosen the line  I write this sitting in the kitchen sink from . . . Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:11:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143001 Kay M 2011-03-16T16:11:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979137742 I'll bet you're surprised to see me here. Fear not, Tracy will return with another prompt next week. I've worked her fingers to the bone so I will now be giving her every other week off so that she will . . . Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979137742 Kay M 2011-03-14T11:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132693 When Governors Walker, Kasich and the rest of the gang promised during their campaigns that they'd be creating new jobs, they weren't lying. They just neglected to mention the fact that the new positions . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:39:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979132693 Kay M 2011-03-11T14:39:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979125493 Written for Tracy's prompt: Use two (or more) of these PAIRS of words to describe your day at the office .hop / hope glob / globe cop / cope lob / lobe bar / bare spit / spite   My boss . . . Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:47:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979125493 Kay M 2011-03-08T11:47:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979106983 Written for Tracy's prompt: Someone dented your vehicle and left a note to explain what happened.  What does the note say? Use one OR more of these: makeover, preposterous, skanky, elevator, . . . Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:01:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979106983 Kay M 2011-03-01T11:01:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095770 Waste Land is an award winning documentary that has been hailed by critics--and this story of an artist, a garbage dump, and a testament to the human spirit--is now in contention for a Best Feature . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:25:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095770 Kay M 2011-02-24T19:25:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095252 Disney has acquired a social networking site for the younger set and though the company hasn't yet made any official announcements regarding the acquisition, the purchase has been confirmed by the site . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095252 Kay M 2011-02-24T13:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095065 Is your cell phone use endangering your health? It's a controversial issue and though there have been past studies that have raised concerns, there has been no conclusive proof. While a new study from . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979095065 Kay M 2011-02-24T12:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979067342 What's that in the sky? It's a plane! It's a bird! Yes, it's a robot hummingbird spy drone developed by a California company called AeroVironment for the Pentagon's military research agency, DARPA. . . . Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979067342 Kay M 2011-02-18T13:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979064177 The IBM computer program known as Watson is not content to rest on his laurels after giving a beating to former Jeopardy champs, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Watson has found new employment in the health . . . Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:50:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979064177 Kay M 2011-02-17T14:50:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036270 The Vatican wants to put the breaks on the iPhone confession app. The app for Catholic church members that people have been buzzing about has not been greeted warmly at the Vatican and spokesman, Federico . . . Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979036270 Kay M 2011-02-09T15:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979023054 Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has decided to file charges against the 11 UC Irvine students who are accused of disrupting a speech by the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren. . . . Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979023054 Kay M 2011-02-05T14:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979019344 Has your Facebook profile been used on a dating site without your permission? You may never know. It's being reported by some, that the site that swiped the profiles, Lovely-Bones.com, has stopped working. . . . Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:40:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979019344 Kay M 2011-02-04T16:40:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978987222 Are you ready for a Facebook phone? Have you always wanted a phone with Facebook branding and colors that would display your friends status updates on your home screen? If so, then you might be pleased . . . Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978987222 Kay M 2011-01-26T14:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978986869 Intel didn't look to Silicon Valley when they filled a position they're calling Director of Creative Innovation. Instead, they filled the new position with popular Black Eyed Peas singer, Will.i.am and . . . Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:10:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978986869 Kay M 2011-01-26T12:10:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978984317 A shortie in response to Tracy's prompt that asks us to explain this : "And then, down there at the very bottom? Those two buzzard wings?" and include one or more of these words : potato / flying . . . Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:51:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978984317 Kay M 2011-01-25T19:51:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978978197 University of Chicago and University of Louisville scientists studied the sleep habits of 308 children aged 4 to 10 and came to some very interesting conclusions about the role that lack of sleep or irregular . . . Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978978197 Kay M 2011-01-25T16:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978983459 Results of the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, have been released and the scores on the national science test are, to say the least, a cause for concern. It looks like U.S. . . . Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:55:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978983459 Kay M 2011-01-25T13:55:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978968944 If you've watched many science fiction movies or television programs, then you know that when a spaceship commander sits in front of his computer monitor and asks for information about a topic, he doesn't . . . Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978968944 Kay M 2011-01-22T15:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978963227 Entomologists at the Ohio State University have conducted a genetic study of bedbugs that sheds some light on why the pesky little biters are winning the battle. Though it seems like the arsenal of bug . . . Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978963227 Kay M 2011-01-21T17:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978962654 The lead guitarist for the enduring rock band, Def Leppard, is lending his voice to the chorus of those who are concerned about childhood obesity. Phil Collen will appear at the L.A. Fitness Expo on January . . . Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978962654 Kay M 2011-01-21T15:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978962083 A new Twitter worm is making the rounds and doing its dirty work by using Google's URL shortener, "goo.gl," to mask links that redirect victims to a fake antivirus application called Security Shield. . . . Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978962083 Kay M 2011-01-21T13:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978948849 Remarks made by Alabama's new governor, Robert Bentley, on the day of his swearing-in, have given Alabama's non-Christians pause for thought. He promised to be "governor of all of Alabama — Democrat, . . . Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978948849 Kay M 2011-01-19T14:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978942832 A member of a group called Goatse Security who took credit for stealing the e-mail addresses of iPad users who connected through the ATT 3G network, claims that by exposing a flaw in AT&T security, . . . Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978942832 Kay M 2011-01-18T14:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978942315 The true identity of the controversial British graffiti artist known only as Banksy was on the auction block at eBay and had bids nearing $1 million before the listing was removed. For now, Banksy's true . . . Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:10:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978942315 Kay M 2011-01-18T12:10:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978941869 The wildly popular IOS game called Angry Birds has been knocked off its lofty perch by a new game called Bubble Ball and the interesting thing about this news is that the developer of the new iPhone app . . . Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978941869 Kay M 2011-01-18T10:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978925376 Perhaps this has happened to you. You're jolted from your sleep long before daylight by a ringing telephone. Thinking that an incoming call at such an early hour must regard something important, you fumble . . . Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978925376 Kay M 2011-01-15T00:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978923392 Have you ever wished you could travel with your own personal translator? The Conversation mode added to Google Translate for Android allows you to carry your own translator in your pocket. Simply push . . . Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978923392 Kay M 2011-01-14T12:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978900971 Rand Paul appeared on the Fox News Sunday program yesterday to discuss the tragic event that occurred in Arizona over the weekend and to invoke the tired, old mantra "guns don't kill people, people do" . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978900971 Kay M 2011-01-10T16:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978900233 Appliance owners that came before us marveled at the invention of a box that could be plugged into an outlet to keep food cold without the need for the blocks of ice that the iceman delivered. Those early . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978900233 Kay M 2011-01-10T12:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978896027 We already know that listening to our favorite songs can make us feel good. A new study from researchers at Montreal's McGill University has shown why. Dopamine is that chemical in our brain that's . . . Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978896027 Kay M 2011-01-09T17:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978891102 Consumer Electronics Show attendees got a first look at the high-tech emPower prescription eyeglasses from a Virginia company called PixelOptics. Billed as "the world's first electronic corrective . . . Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:05:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978891102 Kay M 2011-01-08T14:05:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978887266 Google apps is offering its customers a new weapon to use in the ongoing battle against spam and phishing attacks. The free technology that has previously been used by Google to let Gmail users know when . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:55:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978887266 Kay M 2011-01-07T15:55:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886856 A shift in the magnetic north pole has led to the closing of a Tampa International Airport runway and prompted some to speculate that the shift could be the reason for the recent bird and kills. . . . Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978886856 Kay M 2011-01-07T13:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978882608 A California-based company called Power Balance expected $35 million in sales in 2010 and had no reason to believe that 2011 wouldn't be a good year once they'd gotten their silicone bracelets on the . . . Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978882608 Kay M 2011-01-06T14:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978882251 Microsoft's Avatar Kinect is coming free of charge to Xbox 360 owners with Kinect sensors and Xbox Live Gold memberships this spring. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics show where CEO . . . Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:45:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978882251 Kay M 2011-01-06T12:45:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978878269 Have you ever wished that your car had one of those cool OnStar buttons like the ones in the GM cars that your friends drive? Soon, it can. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show, OnStar showed off . . . Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978878269 Kay M 2011-01-05T14:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978875312 Thumbs up to the gamers who opened their hearts and wallets in 2010 to bring some cheer to sick children. Their contributions to a game industry charity called Child's Play topped $2-M, making it a record . . . Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:00:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978875312 Kay M 2011-01-05T01:00:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978873547 Scientist have been searching long and hard for a superconductor that would function at room temperature. After experimenting with substances soaked in various alcoholic drinks, Yoshihiko Takano, at the . . . Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978873547 Kay M 2011-01-04T13:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869434 The robotic device that iRobot is unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may be able to keep you off your hands and knees and relieve you of some of the chores that you dread most. The . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869434 Kay M 2011-01-03T15:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869080 NASA doesn't like the science in 2012 and the film tops their list of the most absurd and unrealistic science fiction films ever. The blockbuster film that is a cinematic marathon of non-stop disasters . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869080 Kay M 2011-01-03T13:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978868775 Hotmail users who logged onto their accounts on the first day of the new year expecting to send or receive holiday greetings probably felt much less festive when they discovered that their e-mail accounts . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:05:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978868775 Kay M 2011-01-03T12:05:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978865039 When I arrived at Gather in the fall of 2007, wars were raging and doomsayers were predicting Gather's demise. It's now 2011, and here we are. A very heated and popular battle at that time was the one . . . Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:12:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978865039 Kay M 2011-01-02T14:12:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978855218 Verizon has announced its Home and Management Control system will be tested in New Jersey homes in January. The test homes will be equipped with energy readers, smart thermostats, cameras and other gadgets . . . Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:45:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978855218 Kay M 2010-12-30T16:45:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978854636 Have your political views been predetermined by your brain structure or has your brain structure changed as a result of your views? Is it possible that you were born with right or left leanings? A fascinating . . . Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978854636 Kay M 2010-12-30T12:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978850343 Sense About Science has released its annual list of dubious celebrity health and fitness claims. Dispelling scientific inaccuracies espoused by popular people in the public eye is no easy task. Sense . . . Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978850343 Kay M 2010-12-29T16:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978850621 Nintendo plans to unveil its 3DS gaming console at the Nintendo World 2011 event in Tokyo in January. Playing 3D games without the use of special glasses sounds great, but a warning that the company posted . . . Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978850621 Kay M 2010-12-29T15:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978846073 Could Chinese replace English as the dominant Internet language? This is the question that's been bandied about since The NextWeb released an infographic chart showing Chinese language on the heels of . . . Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978846073 Kay M 2010-12-28T19:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978845073 A settlement has been reached in favor of a Pembroke Pines Charter School student who claimed that her First Amendment right to free speech had been violated. Katherine Evans believes she was exercising . . . Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978845073 Kay M 2010-12-28T13:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978824730 William Shatner fans will want to be on the lookout in the coming year for his documentary "The Captains." The actor, known throughout the world for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk, commander of . . . Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978824730 Kay M 2010-12-22T15:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978820650 Google has announced that Google Voice Gmail calling will continue to be free for U.S. users through 2011. The free year long extension will come as good news to those that have been using the feature . . . Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978820650 Kay M 2010-12-21T15:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978816845 GM plans on recycling a lot of oil soaked booms left from the Gulf spill cleanup that would otherwise end up in landfills. The booms will be converted to 100,000 pounds of plastic resin that will be combined . . . Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978816845 Kay M 2010-12-20T17:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978816256 Could time spent playing video games really boost your brain power? After conducting more than 20 studies involving young people and action video games, Professor Daphne Bavalier, at the University of . . . Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978816256 Kay M 2010-12-20T13:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813201 Underwear pics appearing on Street View are the reason that a Japanese woman is suing Google. Before you begin to panic and draw your drapes, be assured that the undergarments that were photographed were . . . Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978813201 Kay M 2010-12-19T18:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978810623 A ban on cell phone use by commercial truck and bus drivers has been proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This proposal is the latest move by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in his war . . . Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978810623 Kay M 2010-12-18T21:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978806792 A robotic submarine that's shaped like a cigar will give scientists a unique look at what lies beneath melting Antarctica sea ice. Geologists will be taking the odd shaped submarine to Lake Tahoe for . . . Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978806792 Kay M 2010-12-17T17:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978806540 17 minutes of never before scenes that didn't make the final cut of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey have turned up, in of all places, an underground salt mine vault in Kansas. Warner Brothers' . . . Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978806540 Kay M 2010-12-17T15:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802883 Google's Body Browser has launched in beta and looks to be something that could become very popular with students and educators. The Body Browser allows you to explore the human anatomy in the same 3D . . . Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802883 Kay M 2010-12-16T17:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802572 Synthetic biology can proceed with caution. This was the finding of the 13 member Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. Synthetic biology is a controversial field involving the manipulation . . . Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:15:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802572 Kay M 2010-12-16T15:15:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802096 Tom Shadyac is asking serious questions in his documentary, "I Am," that's coming to theaters this February. You may be familiar with Tom Shadyac if you enjoyed the blockbuster comedy hits he's directed, . . . Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978802096 Kay M 2010-12-16T12:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978798361 X-Ray images of lightning have been captured for the first time by researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology. To trigger lightning strikes, the team fired rockets with trailing copper wire into . . . Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:50:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978798361 Kay M 2010-12-15T13:50:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978795275 The U.S. Army wants to issue iPhones or Android based smartphones to soldiers and the good news for soldiers is that the Army will be picking up the tab. The Army is looking for devices that will improve . . . Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:57:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978795275 Kay M 2010-12-14T16:57:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978794675 An IBM computer will challenge Jeopardy stars Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter in a competition to be broadcast nationally in February. The IBM computer that's been dubbed Watson, after IBM founder Thomas . . . Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:37:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978794675 Kay M 2010-12-14T12:37:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978790463 Gawker has been attacked and the hack is likely the reason that Twitter accounts were hijacked this weekend which resulted in a barrage of spam messages that promoted weight loss from the use of acai . . . Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:14:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978790463 Kay M 2010-12-13T14:14:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978786422 Would you like to carry a sonic screwdriver in your pocket that's as cool as the one that popular science fiction character Doctor Who carries in his? Scientists at Bristol University are looking to create . . . Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:09:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978786422 Kay M 2010-12-12T14:09:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978779628 Oddly enough, the top secret cargo aboard the SpaceX Dragon test launch turns out to have been a huge wheel of French cheese bolted to the floor of the craft. Why send cheese to space? Co-founder of SpaceX, . . . Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:40:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978779628 Kay M 2010-12-10T14:40:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978779242 An Apple software engineer has recreated an amazing and fully functioning ancient computer using Legos. Andrew Carol spent 30 days assembling 1,500 Lego Technic parts and his replica of the 2000 year . . . Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:13:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978779242 Kay M 2010-12-10T12:13:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978776540 Robots greet customers and robot waiters serve the food in a Chinese restaurant in Jiang, China. Patrons at the Dalu Rebot Restaurant are seated in a circular dining area where they're waited on by cycling . . . Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:27:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978776540 Kay M 2010-12-09T21:27:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978775798 Parents should be cautious when allowing kids to play the iPhone Smurf game and others similar to it that allow for in-app purchases. The Smurf's Village game app is available from the iTunes store for . . . Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:22:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978775798 Kay M 2010-12-09T14:22:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978775460 The Winklevoss twins are suing Facebook again. If you saw the film, "The Social Network," you'll remember the very tall and athletic Harvard rowers, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, referred to as "The Winklevii" . . . Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:13:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978775460 Kay M 2010-12-09T12:13:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978764170 It's time to get in line for a copy of Cataclysm. Cataclysm is the third expansion game for the popular and addicting online role-playing game called World of Warcraft. The Cataclysm expansion pack will . . . Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:31:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978764170 Kay M 2010-12-06T13:31:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978755722 A Texas man is claiming that his new Motorola Droid 2 phone exploded in his ear. Aron Embry told reporters that he heard a popping sound and felt blood running down his neck. The glass on the Mototola . . . Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:47:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978755722 Kay M 2010-12-03T20:47:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978755273 An Israeli man has invented a robotic device that allows paralyzed people to stand and walk while using crutches. Amit Goffer, who is paralyzed himself as a result of an automobile accident, founded the . . . Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:08:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978755273 Kay M 2010-12-03T16:08:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978754759 Flix On Stix is a new kind of video rental kiosk that will compete with dvd rental kiosks like Redbox by offering you movies on a USB drive rather than on dvds. You simply choose what you'd like to watch, . . . Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978754759 Kay M 2010-12-03T12:19:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751828 Are you looking for a gift for a precocious toddler? PeeWee has launched its PeeWee Power 2.0 laptop for kids ages 3 through 12 which is supposed to be able to take a bit of knocking around. Besides the . . . Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:15:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751828 Kay M 2010-12-02T20:15:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751103 A Pennsylvania family wasn't happy about photos of their home appearing on Google Street View and they filed a lawsuit. They argued that because their home sits on a road clearly marked "Private Road", . . . Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:16:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751103 Kay M 2010-12-02T14:16:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978750824 When the Air Force purchased 1,760 Playstation 3 consoles from Sony, they weren't playing around. They used the Playstation 3 consoles to build the world's 33rd largest computer. This week the Department . . . Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:34:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978750824 Kay M 2010-12-02T12:34:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978747244 Controversy surrounding what is being called an anti-gay app has resulted in the application being removed from Apple's App Store. The Manhattan Declaration app was rated 4+ which meant that it contained . . . Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:56:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978747244 Kay M 2010-12-01T12:56:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743609 Joe Scarborough wants the GOP to "man up" and speak truth to Sarah Palin. The former Republican congressman and current host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program has had it with GOP leaders that he says complain . . . Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:45:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743609 Kay M 2010-11-30T12:45:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743403 Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes envisioned a website that could harness the power of social media for social good and his vision becomes a reality as Jumo launches today. The site will serve as a hub . . . Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:17:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743403 Kay M 2010-11-30T11:17:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740570 A Canadian biotechnology company is hoping for approval from the USDA so that it can market its genetically engineered apples in the U.S. Okanagan Specialty Fruits of Summerland, British Columbia licensed . . . Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740570 Kay M 2010-11-29T17:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740256 Do you remember Ron Isley of the popular Isley Brothers group? His first solo album will be released tomorrow and he'll be joined in song by some big voices, like those of Aretha Franklin and Carole King. . . . Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:16:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740256 Kay M 2010-11-29T15:16:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978739834 Preity Zinta has joined with Leonardo DiCaprio and other well known names, like model Naomi Campbell and Russian Prime Minister Vladamir Putin, in an effort to save the tigers. After traveling to St. . . . Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:23:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978739834 Kay M 2010-11-29T13:23:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978739489 The renowned British actress, Helen Mirren, is appearing in Australian television commercials promoting Nintendo's Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus. Nintendo reportedly paid a tidy sum to the Oscar winning actress . . . Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:55:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978739489 Kay M 2010-11-29T10:55:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734634 If you didn't rush to buy your own Steve Jobs Action Figure, don't expect Santa to be able to find one to leave under your tree. The first 300 Steve Jobs dolls, manufactured by the Chinese toy company, . . . Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:52:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734634 Kay M 2010-11-27T23:52:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734367 It looks like the government has gotten serious about cracking down on online piracy and copyright infringement. On Friday, people hoping to find movies and music on illegal file sharing sites found a . . . Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978734367 Kay M 2010-11-27T20:08:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978721152 How many of you would like to see our lawmakers make decisions about matters as important as the future of our planet based on information copied from Wikipedia? Leading experts on plagiarism have concluded . . . Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:58:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978721152 Kay M 2010-11-23T15:58:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978720741 While this year's Super Bowl contenders offer their best defense on the field, Dallas police will be on defense inside the gigantic high-tech truck that is on loan to them free of charge. The Tactical . . . Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:38:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978720741 Kay M 2010-11-23T13:38:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717738 There's hope for fashion challenged individuals in Odessa, Texas. After Thanksgiving, the Oprah Winfrey Network will begin interviewing make over candidates for a new television show starring Carson Kressley . . . Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:07:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717738 Kay M 2010-11-23T02:07:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717410 Netflix announced a new subscription plan today. The new streaming video only plan that allows you to stream all of the available streaming content that you want, on your computer or on your tv via Netflix . . . Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:49:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717410 Kay M 2010-11-22T14:49:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717225 Apple's iOS 4.2 software update is available now and you can download it free at the Apple Store. The update is compatible with the iPad, iPhone 3G and 3GS, iPhone 4 and the second, third and fourth generation . . . Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:10:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978717225 Kay M 2010-11-22T13:10:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978712379 Professor Ramesh Raskar and his team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a camera that can see around corners. No, there are no mirrors or periscopes involved. The process of capturing . . . Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:08:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978712379 Kay M 2010-11-20T16:08:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978710070 Do you understand cloud computing? Would you like to know more about protecting your browser from malware attacks? If you are new to the Internet or just want to become more Web savvy, you might enjoy . . . Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:09:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978710070 Kay M 2010-11-19T19:09:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978709763 Look for Paul McCartney to return to SNL on Dec. 11 for a show hosted by Paul Rudd. McCartney will no doubt be treating fans to a song or two from his recently re-released album, "Band on the Run." Sir . . . Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978709763 Kay M 2010-11-19T16:00:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978709295 Proving that truth is often stranger than fiction, a British gamer named Jon Jacobs has sold his virtual asteroid for $635,000. The virtual property exists only within an online role playing game called . . . Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:33:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978709295 Kay M 2010-11-19T12:33:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706999 In a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, President Obama had the honor of bestowing the National Medal of Science on ten individuals and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Medal on . . . Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:37:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706999 Kay M 2010-11-18T18:37:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706673 A New York lawyer has been sentenced to six months in jail after sticking his nose into a scholarly feud over the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of much scholarly . . . Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:09:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706673 Kay M 2010-11-18T15:09:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706281 It's possible that some fans of the popular BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who and Torchwood, might catch a glimpse of their favorite time travelers and alien wranglers as both of the TV shows will . . . Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:43:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978706281 Kay M 2010-11-18T12:43:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703978 Congress has received a very troubling report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that accuses a state owned Chinese telecommunications firm of rerouting data from U.S. government . . . Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703978 Kay M 2010-11-17T19:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703804 A New Jersey pastor believes that the marital problems some of his congregants have been experiencing can be attributed to their Facebook memberships. Rev. Cedric Miller of the Living Word Christian Fellowship . . . Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:18:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703804 Kay M 2010-11-17T17:18:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703630 After more than a year of scuffling and shuffling, Apple has finally given in and approved the Google Voice app for iPhone users. The app that has been available for some time for Blackberry and Android . . . Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:38:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978703630 Kay M 2010-11-17T15:38:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675838 Graduate students at Stanford University and students at Finland’s Aalto University, with sponsorship from Autodesk, have teamed up to design and build a recyclable laptop prototype that has earned . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:06:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675838 Kay M 2010-11-08T20:06:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675226 Gather author and wit, the fabulous Tracy Fabre, has been so kind as to offer us some Genre Shorties prompts. Her first prompt is sure to inspire some fun. If you missed it, go and check it out now. . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675226 Kay M 2010-11-08T15:24:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675016 Could microscopic worms do a better job of detecting explosives than X-ray machines, metal detectors or bomb sniffing dogs? Dogs have long been trusted and lauded for their keen sense of smell, but Dr. . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:36:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978675016 Kay M 2010-11-08T13:36:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978673225 Netscape founder Marc Andreessen thinks people are using the Internet differently than they did when Netscape was introduced and that most browsers aren't keeping pace with today's users who love . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:32:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978673225 Kay M 2010-11-08T00:32:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978672097 Residents in San Francisco's Bay area are finding the handiwork of Microsoft or their advertising partners stenciled on sidewalks in front of homes and businesses. The graffiti advertises the Windows . . . Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:08:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978672097 Kay M 2010-11-07T14:08:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978670242 When you imagine coral, you think of those beautiful, colorful organisms that live on the ocean floor. That's not what scientists found near the blown out BP well. The coral they found was dead and dying. . . . Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:48:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978670242 Kay M 2010-11-06T17:48:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978666412 A U.S. District Court judge has given the Interior Department until December 23 to explain why polar bears have been designated a threatened species rather than an endangered one. The previous administration . . . Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:16:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978666412 Kay M 2010-11-05T11:16:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978664441 This challenge has been extended until the end of the month. Thankfully the elections are over and we can forget about annoying campaign commercials and robocalls and think about something good. Like . . . Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:07:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978664441 Kay M 2010-11-04T21:07:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978664406 Lots of fun and creative entries here.  Thanks everyone. The judges say: First Place Her Name Was Orange Brooks from Digital Diva S. Second Place Lamp from Granny Janny Third Place Skull . . . Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978664406 Kay M 2010-11-04T20:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978663944 Scientists at Oxford have found that the only thing that some people need to improve their math skills is a jumpstart to the brain by way of a little electric shock. In a study of volunteers willing to . . . Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:53:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978663944 Kay M 2010-11-04T16:53:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978663413 Have you ever imagined that people might someday be driving 3D printed cars? Have you seen objects created by 3D printers? If you aren't yet familiar with this new technology, have a look at Kor Ecologic's . . . Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:25:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978663413 Kay M 2010-11-04T13:25:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660278 It's understandable that the first World Series win for the San Francisco Giants in 56 years would generate excitement, but some fans don't seem to understand that celebrations and riots are two very . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:37:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660278 Kay M 2010-11-03T14:37:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656744 The three American astronauts aboard the International Space Station are far, far away from their designated polling locations but they've been given the opportunity to cast their ballots in space thanks . . . Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:58:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656744 Kay M 2010-11-02T13:58:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656408 Want a sparkly white sequined glove like the one Michael Jackson wore? If not, then do nothing, but if your answer is yes then you'll want to be in line when Ubisoft's "Michael Jackson The Experience" . . . Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:35:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978656408 Kay M 2010-11-02T11:35:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978653336 Will Facebook confirm the rumor that a Facebook phone has been in the works or is the image of the cup phone and string that accompanied press invitations to Facebook's mobile themed conference scheduled . . . Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978653336 Kay M 2010-11-01T12:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978649527 Have you heard those scary stories about the hairless, spiky, fang toothed monster that sucks the blood of livestock? Is there such a thing as a chupacabra? As it turns out, the bodies found of creatures . . . Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:15:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978649527 Kay M 2010-10-31T00:15:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978648468 While immigration is a hot button political issue in many states this year, Denver, Colorado voters will be considering close encounters with illegal aliens of the third kind. Passage of Ballot Initiative . . . Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:18:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978648468 Kay M 2010-10-30T12:18:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978646844 As many as one-fifth of the earth's plant and animal species are facing extinction and while UN delegates have met in Japan in an effort to save them, some scientists are preparing for a different outcome. . . . Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:31:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978646844 Kay M 2010-10-29T23:31:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978646214 What's orange and electric and loaded with possibilities? The answer is the four driverless vans that arrived at the Shanghai Expo Thursday after successfully completing an 8000 mile journey from Italy . . . Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:06:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978646214 Kay M 2010-10-29T16:06:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978642813 Are your political leanings a result of your environment and education or were you genetically predisposed to liberalism? Scientists believe they've discovered a liberal gene. Researchers from the University . . . Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:52:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978642813 Kay M 2010-10-28T13:52:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978642402 Could a time traveler have been caught on camera in a Charlie Chaplin film? A man from Northern Ireland named George Clarke claims that's the only explanation he can come up with for the strange sight . . . Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:18:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978642402 Kay M 2010-10-28T11:18:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978635948 Space Shuttle Discovery has been cleared for launch and will embark on its final mission next Monday. Joining the six seasoned astronauts onboard will be Robonaut 2, the humanoid robot that was developed . . . Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:39:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978635948 Kay M 2010-10-26T12:39:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978621814 The Texas Department of State Health has closed down a Texas food factory and ordered the company to recall all of the products they've shipped from there since January as the result of an investigation . . . Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:55:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978621814 Kay M 2010-10-21T12:55:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978619042 Actor David Arquette has joined the fight to save the California climate law that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In a series of online videos produced by the Green Technology Leadership Group, Arquette . . . Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:13:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978619042 Kay M 2010-10-20T15:13:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978616054 Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell seemed surprised to learn today that the U.S. Constitution calls for the separation of church and state. You have to wonder if her opponent, Chris . . . Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:23:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978616054 Kay M 2010-10-19T16:23:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615818 U.N. delegates from over 190 member nations met in Japan yesterday to begin a two week meeting to consider the preservation of biological diversity. The mission of the United Nations Convention on Biological . . . Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:18:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615818 Kay M 2010-10-19T14:18:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615309 President Obama hosted the first White House Science Fair yesterday and told attendees that our future depends on math and science. Noting that winning sports teams have been invited to the White House . . . Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:25:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978615309 Kay M 2010-10-19T11:25:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978608284 What were Apple's Steve Jobs and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg talking about over dinner and while they were out for a stroll around Palo Alto? They most likely got together to discuss Ping according to . . . Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:07:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978608284 Kay M 2010-10-16T23:07:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978607350 The CEO of the Tides Foundation has asked Fox News advertisers to drop Glenn Beck. In letters written to CEO's of JP Morgan Chase, GEICO, Zurich Financial, Chrysler, Direct Holdings Americas, GlaxoSmithKline, . . . Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:55:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978607350 Kay M 2010-10-16T12:55:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978605477 British jeweler Stuart Hughes isn't content to just sell watches or rings or necklaces. He has a penchant for dazzling mobile devices, like the $8 Million iPhone he designed. If you like phones that are . . . Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:51:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978605477 Kay M 2010-10-15T20:51:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978605013 A Yale Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 2030 adults has produced some intriguing results. While 63% of the Americans surveyed knew that global warming exists, most didn't understand why. . . . Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:15:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978605013 Kay M 2010-10-15T16:15:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604731 It's the time of year when we'll be seeing lots of pumpkins, witches, fallen leaves and ebony cats. That means we'll be seeing lots of orange and black. For this challenge, show me something orange or . . . Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:55:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604731 Kay M 2010-10-15T13:55:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604522 A researcher in Slovenia named Borut Povse looked to his colleagues to find volunteers who were willing let a robot punch them repeatedly. The six men willing to suffer for science allowed their arms . . . Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:02:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978604522 Kay M 2010-10-15T13:02:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978602355 Thanks to all who participated in the challenge.I enjoyed seeing all of your green creations. And the judges say: First Place Witches' Lair from Sunil M Second Place Bougainvillea from Rose . . . Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:04:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978602355 Kay M 2010-10-14T22:04:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978601718 Worried about all of the talking and texting smartphone users on the highways? Across the country, lawmakers are busy enacting new laws to address the problem. Perhaps a new phone app can help discourage . . . Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:29:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978601718 Kay M 2010-10-14T15:29:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978601260 When police in Manchester, England decided to launch a Twitter campaign, they might not have imagined just how much attention their tweets would receive. Manchester residents and U.K. media took quick . . . Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:58:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978601260 Kay M 2010-10-14T11:58:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978598419 The results released yesterday of a congressional investigation show that the number of insurance company policy rejections have grown over the last few years. Aetna Inc., Humana Inc., United Health Group . . . Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:34:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978598419 Kay M 2010-10-13T14:34:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978597956 For several years, election officials in Atascosa County, Texas have been sending out absentee ballots accompanied by inserts that show a flag of Chile rather than the Texas flag and either no one noticed . . . Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:42:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978597956 Kay M 2010-10-13T11:42:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595874 Philadelphia's Lower Merion School District will pay $610,000 to settle the webcam spying lawsuits brought against them by two former high school students. Lawyers for the students provided evidence in . . . Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:05:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595874 Kay M 2010-10-12T21:05:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595266 GM has touted the 2011 Chevrolet Volt as a plug-in electric and you can clearly see the claim by GM that the Volt is powered only by electricity in the video below. Are they trying to lead us down the . . . Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978595266 Kay M 2010-10-12T15:00:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978594681 Google has announced its intentions to invest in a wind power project that involves the creation of 350 miles of underwater cables off the coast of New Jersey and Virginia that Google says will create . . . Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978594681 Kay M 2010-10-12T11:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978587107 Are you ready for smart cars? Sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Google cars drive themselves and they do it well, even in traffic. If you've recently spotted a Toyota Prius with a strange funnel shaped . . . Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:09:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978587107 Kay M 2010-10-09T17:09:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978586860 Abraham Lincoln's tomb is going green. The state of Illinois will be replacing the tomb's old heating and cooling system with a new geothermal one. According to the Chicago Tribune Cityscapes, the new . . . Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:39:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978586860 Kay M 2010-10-09T14:39:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978586532 With the support of Stevie Wonder and Washington legislators, President Barack Obama signed a technology access bill yesterday that he said "will make it easier for people who are deaf, blind or live . . . Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:05:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978586532 Kay M 2010-10-09T12:05:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584822 Ford is looking to developers for more car apps for it's Sync voice activated dashboard computers and says it wants applications that make a driver's Internet access more useful in a safe way. According . . . Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:47:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584822 Kay M 2010-10-08T21:47:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584393 There's been a bit of a buzz on gaming boards about a violent video game for women. Playing the game called Hey Baby involves deciding whether to ignore or gun down the male characters that are calling . . . Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:57:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584393 Kay M 2010-10-08T16:57:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584114 This week's genre is  Western . Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt: . You are the . . . Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:28:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978584114 Kay M 2010-10-08T14:28:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978583975 Remember the thundering applause that accompanied the debut of Apple's iPhone 4? Then came the discovery of the design flaw involving the smartphone's antenna. There now seems to be quite literally a . . . Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:35:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978583975 Kay M 2010-10-08T13:35:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978581573 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and U.S. Rep. Zach Space have announced plans for the construction of a solar plant that will bring much needed construction and engineering jobs to Ohio. The solar farm, dubbed . . . Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:01:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978581573 Kay M 2010-10-07T21:01:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978580873 Had John Lennon not been tragically gunned down in New York City in 1980 he might have been celebrating his 70th birthday on October 9. Though gone, he won't be forgotten by fans in New York who can mark . . . Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:23:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978580873 Kay M 2010-10-07T14:23:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978580576 Are the mobile phones we're using threatening our health? Can heavy use cause brain cancer? The answer is yes according to the brain cancer patients and others who protested outside the The Wireless Industry . . . Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:26:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978580576 Kay M 2010-10-07T12:26:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978578010 Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has signed a 28 year lease with Cape Wind Associates for the development of a wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod that's been the subject of controversy and hot debate this . . . Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:49:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978578010 Kay M 2010-10-06T15:49:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978577453 Apple Inc. will challenge the decision of the Tyler, Texas jury that awarded $625 million to a company owned by a Unabomber victim after finding that Apple had infringed on three patents. Apple has asked . . . Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:23:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978577453 Kay M 2010-10-06T11:23:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978565013 This story might be one you want to save to your "Now I've heard it all" file. You could buy your dog a diamond studded collar or a cashmere sweater, but your pet could still end up feeling left out when . . . Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:39:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978565013 Kay M 2010-10-01T20:39:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564458 Electronics Arts has decided that game players will not be battling the Taliban in its Medal of Honor game that will be on the shelves on October 12. Instead, American forces can take on the renamed Opposing . . . Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:24:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564458 Kay M 2010-10-01T15:24:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564283 Rock legend David Bowie has announced that he'll be publishing a new book that will feature more than 100 photos from his personal archives. The photographs of objects from Bowie's life will be accompanied . . . Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:06:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564283 Kay M 2010-10-01T14:06:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564065 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius are offering apologies to Guatemalan and Hispanic U.S. residents today. Their words of remorse follow the shocking . . . Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:45:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978564065 Kay M 2010-10-01T12:45:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978563813 Apple has settled a lawsuit that alleges patent infringement by Apple's iTunes Store. Last May, an entity called Sharing Sound filed lawsuits against Apple and a host of other major online players like . . . Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:55:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978563813 Kay M 2010-10-01T10:55:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561849 Alter Your Pics Challenge is back. This is the group where winners win nothing but the admiration of their peers. Last year this was a weekly challenge but this year each challenge will run for two weeks . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:09:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561849 Kay M 2010-09-30T21:09:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561654 This week's genre is This week's genre is Science Fiction . Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:19:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561654 Kay M 2010-09-30T19:19:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561193 The rumor that Microsoft is looking to be the new owner of Linden Labs' Second Life was started by a tweet from a Twitterer who is purported to be connected to folks in the know. The tweet simply said . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:56:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561193 Kay M 2010-09-30T14:56:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561021 Are your Android Apps spying on you? They just might be according to a study called "TaintDroid" that was conducted by researchers at Penn State, Duke University and Intel Research Labs. Researchers took . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:26:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978561021 Kay M 2010-09-30T13:26:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978560756 In a region known as the Goldilocks zone, astronomers have found a planet that may be capable of supporting life. The planet has been officially named Gliese 581g because of its proximity to the star . . . Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:35:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978560756 Kay M 2010-09-30T11:35:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978556216 Thanks to Farmer's Insurance, scientists were given a unique opportunity to track and film a pod of killer whales. Hovering at about 1000 feet over Washington's Puget Sound in the only operational zeppelin . . . Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:12:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978556216 Kay M 2010-09-28T23:12:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555884 NASA astronauts must obey NASA's no alcohol rule, but what about thirsty space tourists? Will the space tourism industry create a demand for a space beer that tastes great in microgravity? A non-profit . . . Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:03:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555884 Kay M 2010-09-28T20:03:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555487 The Dept. of Homeland Security's Cyber Storm 111 drill began today and thousands of both government and industry employees will take part in the exercise which will test our country's ability to respond . . . Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:18:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978555487 Kay M 2010-09-28T16:18:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552416 The Motorola Droid R2-D2 phone that Star Wars fans have been saving their pennies for will be in Verizon stores on September 30. The special edition of the Droid 2 has been made to look like everyone's . . . Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:20:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552416 Kay M 2010-09-27T17:20:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552268 A company called Ifeelgoods has announced that they've designed a platform that will allow online retailers to entice shoppers with offers of Facebook credits. Yes, buying real goods will help you buy . . . Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:52:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552268 Kay M 2010-09-27T15:52:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552003 Someone came for the abandoned Dalek that was found last week in a school in St. Thomas, England, but it wasn't Dr. Who. The enemy of the popular time traveler had been living in a school cupboard since . . . Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:13:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978552003 Kay M 2010-09-27T14:13:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978551737 Have aliens tampered with our nukes? Former Air Force personal that are meeting with the press in Washington, D.C. today say that indeed they have and as recently as 2003. They will present the testimony . . . Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:04:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978551737 Kay M 2010-09-27T12:04:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549816 Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi of Guwahati in the Indian state of Assam wants to know why mobile phones are exploding in India. Frightened residents of Assam are referring to the mysterious occurrences . . . Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:48:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549816 Kay M 2010-09-26T20:48:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549188 Imagine you searched for your name on Google and the search engine offered suggestions for other searches on words like "satanist" and "rapist." This led a French man to accuse Google and its CEO Eric . . . Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:48:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549188 Kay M 2010-09-26T13:48:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549009 Cary Supalo is the founder and president of a firm called Independence Science. He also happens to be blind. This week he will be visiting the White House to demonstrate a device for blind and visually . . . Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:03:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978549009 Kay M 2010-09-26T12:03:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978547167 The much anticipated movie that purports to tell the story of the birth of Facebook kicked off the 48th New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center. New Yorkers weren't the first to get a look. In Boston . . . Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:51:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978547167 Kay M 2010-09-25T13:51:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978546823 Sony has let it be known that they'll unveil what they are calling "the world's first internet television" on October 12. This is the first of the televisions you will be seeing that are integrated with . . . Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:47:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978546823 Kay M 2010-09-25T10:47:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978544463 What if hackers shut down our banking systems, attacked our power grids or compromised the networks of our federal agencies and military? General Keith Alexander, head of the military's Cyber Command, . . . Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:39:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978544463 Kay M 2010-09-24T12:39:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978544175 Written for Genre Shorties Week 34 prompt: Create a theme park and write a story about it. Choose one of the following for your park's theme: Ghostsville,Politics Park,Cat Lady Land Fast Food . . . Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:22:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978544175 Kay M 2010-09-24T10:22:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978542751 Proud University of Toronto engineering students have made aviation history and are now waiting for officials to certify the sustained flight of their human-powered ornithopter as the world's first. . . . Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978542751 Kay M 2010-09-23T23:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541634 Members of the Texas Board of Education are back in the news. Some of them are claiming that history books have a pro-Islam bias and they will vote on a resolution Friday that will warn textbook publishers . . . Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:35:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541634 Kay M 2010-09-23T13:35:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541276 Saturday is Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Day and volunteers from around the world will be removing debris from the shores of oceans, lakes, rivers and streams and logging each item . . . Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:09:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541276 Kay M 2010-09-23T11:09:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541025 This week's genre is Your Choice . Your story may be serious or lighthearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt:   Create . . . Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:26:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978541025 Kay M 2010-09-23T09:26:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978539364 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be giving a gift of $100 million dollars to Newark's school system under the terms of an arrangement in which New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will give Newark Mayor . . . Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:01:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978539364 Kay M 2010-09-22T21:01:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538679 Computer scientists at the University of Southern California have developed a pollution detecting app for Android smartphones and a similar app for iPhones is on the way. The USC scientists hope to gain . . . Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:58:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538679 Kay M 2010-09-22T13:58:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538433 The Supreme Court has taken note of Whitney Harper's petition involving an innocent infringer defense for copyright violation and has asked the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) to respond . . . Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978538433 Kay M 2010-09-22T11:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978536195 See Virtual Worlds has announced that they've made a deal with the Michael Jackson Estate that will allow them to launch a game called Planet Michael in 2011. The online game will allow gamers to interact . . . Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:39:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978536195 Kay M 2010-09-21T14:39:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978535831 Do you follow celebrities on Twitter? Have you ever wished that your favorite actress, musician or athlete would follow you back? Have you ever wished that someone like Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys or Shaq . . . Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:58:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978535831 Kay M 2010-09-21T11:58:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978533799 Stevie Wonder called upon the 184 nation members of the U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization on behalf of the millions of visually impaired people around the world who need access to audiobook . . . Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:58:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978533799 Kay M 2010-09-20T19:58:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978533164 Are you tired of typing? If you're using an Intel-based Mac OS X 10.6 or greater, you might be interested in the new speech recognition software from Nuance, Dragon Dictate for Mac. This software will . . . Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:20:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978533164 Kay M 2010-09-20T13:20:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978532910 Despite warnings from educators, facts and statistics, public service announcements or the passage of laws, some teenagers don't appear to be getting the message about the dangers of distracted driving. . . . Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978532910 Kay M 2010-09-20T11:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978530975 From Sept. 20 through Sept. 24, if you are in the vicinity of L.A., Bogota, Mexcio City, Buenos Aires or Milan, you can celebrate Social Media Week by attending admission free events like conferences, . . . Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978530975 Kay M 2010-09-19T17:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978530717 Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have found that disabling the RGS14 genes in mice seem to make them smarter. The genetically altered mice were able to outshine their peers by demonstrating . . . Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:03:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978530717 Kay M 2010-09-19T14:03:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978528932 To mark the 40th anniversary of the death of a legendary rock guitarist, The Cumberland Hotel in London is offering guests the opportunity to stay in a Jimi Hendrix suite. This hotel is said to be . . . Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:59:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978528932 Kay M 2010-09-18T13:59:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978528665 David Letterman and Twitter co-founder Biz Stone visited Ball State University yesterday where Letterman provided the comedic quips and Stone answered questions about Twitter. Meanwhile, the texting and . . . Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:49:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978528665 Kay M 2010-09-18T11:49:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978524199 A member of the social media site named Reddit.Com had a vision of Stephen Colbert hosting a mock rally in response to Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally that was held last month in Washington, D. C. . . . Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:40:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978524199 Kay M 2010-09-16T19:40:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978524011 A bipartisan bill called the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 will soon be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives. If enacted, the bill will do nothing to help you out with all of those state . . . Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:56:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978524011 Kay M 2010-09-16T16:56:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523807 Israeli citizens and foreign workers residing in Israel are used to being able to do things like paying fees or renewing their visas, or conducting other government business online on any day of the week, . . . Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:47:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523807 Kay M 2010-09-16T14:47:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523641 RoboThespian will not be standing in any unemployment lines. The humanoid robot that NASA purchased from a firm in Britain called Engineered Arts will be working as a tour guide at the Kennedy Space Center . . . Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523641 Kay M 2010-09-16T13:20:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523419 The $10 million Automotive X Prize pot has been split between three fuel efficient cars with top honors and $5 million awarded to Edson's "Very Light Car No. 98." The makers of the electric cars "Wave2" . . . Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:27:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978523419 Kay M 2010-09-16T11:27:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978521490 Want to ride on a spaceship bound for the International Space Station? Boeing has announced that it well sell any leftover seats on the capsule being built to take NASA astronauts to the International . . . Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:01:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978521490 Kay M 2010-09-15T19:01:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978521070 Microsoft released Internet Explorer 9 Beta today for Windows 7 and Windows Vista users. This version has been streamlined with unneccesary buttons and controls removed and the fresh and uncluttered browser . . . Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:26:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978521070 Kay M 2010-09-15T14:26:14Z