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Middle TN Solar Home Tour on October 3rd!

September 28, 2009 |

Interested in solar? Want to see solar systems up-close? Tour  homes through out the region with solar PV installations!

Tennessee Environmental Council and Lightwave Solar Electric are joining to sponsor the Middle Tennessee Solar Home Tour on Saturday October 3, 2009. Solar Homes all across Middle Tennessee will be open to the public for viewing and learning about solar energy as part of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour Day.

The tour features active and passive solar powered homes in Sylvan Park, West Meade, Green Hills, Antioch, Brentwood, Franklin, Mt. Juliet & Cookeville. Homeowners and installers will answer questions and show-off system components. These homes also feature energy efficiency, conservation, and other renewable energy systems. The tour is self-guided; no tour bus or schedule to follow. You may visit all ten houses on the tour or you may choose to visit select homes. Follow these links for a flyer and tour map. «Read the rest of this article»

Website Review: goodreads.com

By Blayne Clements | July 14, 2009 |

Last week an online acquaintance and fellow COL contributor, Chris Lugo, emailed me an evitation to join goodreads.com.  My first reaction was “Oh no, not another time wasting, social networking site.”  But to my surprise, I have found it to be very useful, and most definitely not a waste of time –in fact it saves me time.

Let me give you some back story.  When I read a book, I use a blank sheet of paper as the bookmark.  As I read, I jot down ideas for what I might want to read next.  So by the end of a book, I have a bookmark with scribbles like, the Whiskey Rebellion, Michael Parenti, or The Flying Burrito Brothers (I also jot down artists/songs for further consideration from pandora.com, but that is another review entirely.)  I take those scribbles and head to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library’s website and search to see what hits look interesting.  So far, this process has been very rewarding, yet somewhat time consuming. «Read the rest of this article»

AT&T to offer iPhone 3G s on June 19

June 9, 2009 |

iPhone 3G Pricing Starting at $99 Begins Today, iPhone 3G S Preordering Available Online and at AT&T Stores Today

DALLAS  – AT&T* today announced it will offer Apple iPhone 3G S, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, in its retail and online stores beginning June 19.  In addition, the company today will begin selling iPhone 3G starting at $99 for new and qualifying subscribers.  AT&T offers the nation’s fastest 3G network and the best worldwide coverage of any U.S. carrier.**

“iPhone 3G S is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, and we’re extremely proud to offer it to our customers on the nation’s fastest 3G network,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.  “We’re also pleased to offer these innovative phones and plans at incredible values, including free Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 hot spots.” «Read the rest of this article»

Why do we talk loud into our cell phone?

May 5, 2009 |

Pretty much everyone owns a cell phone these days, and with the great advantages of cell phones also comes responsibility. There is certainly proper and improper cell phone etiquette, and unfortunately, improper cell phone etiquette is still rampant amongst the general population.

One prime example of bad cell phone etiquette is people yelling into their cell phones. Have you ever noticed how people talk much louder into the cell phone than a regular phone? It’s very common, and can be extremely annoying for all those nearby.

A lot of people will excuse themselves into another room when taking a call, but there are some times when you can’t leave. For example, when you’re riding in a car with someone, you might need to take a call, and there’s no “other room” you can go into. It is times like these when cell phone etiquette is of the utmost importance. «Read the rest of this article»

Getting the network the world needs.

April 29, 2009 |

Lawrence Lessig, an advocate of balanced copyright law announced today that Warner Music issued a DMCA takedown notice on this presentation, which is most likely fully covered under the doctrine of fair use. He is a ardent supporter of fair use, and a lawyer, so he is going to fight this.

A keynote address given at the OFC Conference in San Diego, CA, this is a revision of a REMIX talk, distinguishing between parts of the 20th Century that were Read Only (RO) and parts that were Read Write (RW).

Voter empowerment measures on calendar for House Sub-committee

By Turner McCullough Jr. | March 24, 2009 |

The House subcommittee on State and Local Government ELection Calendar will meet today at 1 p.m.

Citizens may contact the sub-committee members at the toll-free phone number listed, to urge their support for favorable legislation and opposition to anti-voter empowerment bills noted below. All legislators may be reached at 1-800-449-8366, then enter the extension of their office phone number listed below. «Read the rest of this article»

CPD acquires Lo-Jack tracking system

March 16, 2009 |

The Clarksville Police Dept completed installation of ten state-of-the-art LoJack Police Tracking Computers to assist in locating and recovering stolen vehicles. The LoJack Corporation installed these systems and provided training at no cost to the Police Department. Each system is valued at approximately $2,000 each.

Clarksville Police Department joins 42 other law enforcement agencies in Tennessee utilizing LoJack Police Tracking computers. The LoJack Company touts the fact that they have a 90 percent recovery success rate. There have been more than 125,000 vehicles recovered in the U.S. The recovery in most cases occurs within 24 hours. «Read the rest of this article»

Regional History Conference showcases enthralling presentations

By Turner McCullough Jr. | March 7, 2009 |

This is the first of two stories on the History Conference held at APSU. Part II will run on Friday.

History. On its own, it’s not a very exciting word. However this past weekend, February 28th, saw HISTORY given star power treatment at Austin Peay State University as the Theta Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society and the university’s History and Philosophy Department sponsored the 2009 Regional Conference.

Austin Peay’s Theta Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society hosted the 2009 Regional Conference this past Saturday at Austin Peay State University.

At the Registration Table, attendees picked up their packets.

The conference provided both undergraduate and graduate students of history with the opportunity to gain valuable experience by presenting their ideas in a friendly academic setting. Topics from a broad range of subjects including regional, American and non-American topics were welcome. Films and documentaries produced by the students were also accepted.

The Morgan Center was the hosting site for the one-day event which saw sixty students from fourteen universities and colleges give presentations of such diverse topics as Women’s History, Rome and Byzantine, Indian Warfare and Removal, Religion and Race, Gender in the South, Barbary Pirates, the American Revolution, WWI, Reform and Regulation, WWII Dilemmas on the Homefront, Issues of Religion through the Ages, Struggle for Independence and Identity, US Military in Nontraditio0nal Roles, American Revolution: Sea Battles, Labor and Economy in Nazi Germany, “Blues, Baseball and Black Male Identity,” Post WWII US Politics, and American Influence Overseas: Two Perspectives, Direct and Policy. «Read the rest of this article»

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! Yes, it’s back!

By Turner McCullough Jr. | March 7, 2009 |

Wouldn’t you just know it! That demon of a time thief is about to descend upon us once again. What demon is that, you ask? Why, it’s our friend, Daylight Saving Time, of course!

It officially starts March 8th. So, on Saturday night, before you retire for the night, remember to set all your clocks ahead one hour. Check your computer’s clock setting so that it will automatically reset itself. Cellphones should reset automatically on cue from their service provider’s signal. VCR’s connected to cable services should also be reset automatically by the cable service provider. Coffemakers, microwave ovens, etc. will require manual resets. Have fun.

Doesn’t seem fair, now does it? Well, here it is again. Don’t forget. Saturday nite, before going beddy-bye, advance your clocks one hour. “Oh, the humanity!!”

FTC warns consumers about economic stimulus scams

By Turner McCullough Jr. | March 7, 2009 |

Have you found email messages in your inbox that extol you to take advantage of Stimulus Plan grants available for you to help kick start the economy?

Perhaps they claim to be able to help you file for Stimulus Plan grant money if you pay a fee of just $1.99, or $12.00 or some such low-ball figure. Even $25.00 for the opportunity to get $50,000 doesn’t sound like a bad bargain. Or maybe you’ve seen ads on the web that claim to be able to get your share of Stimulus Plan money or grants or no-pay-back loans. All this money is available from the Stimulus Plan to help restart the American economy, or so they claim. But wait, not so fast there, Slim! There’s more to the story here.

From the Federal Trade Commission:

The FTC is warning consumers that they could get stung by an economic stimulus scam.  The scams come in different forms.

Right now, on the Web and in e-mail, scammers are telling consumers they can help them qualify for a payment from President Obama’s economic stimulus package.  All they have to do is provide a little information or a small payment. «Read the rest of this article»

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