http://wlkr.org Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:53:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yesterday, after 33 years, Bill Gate's retired from Microsoft. Bill at the ripe old age of 52 is still going to be actively involved with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation is the richest philanthropy organization in the world. So what do you think? Is it time for some ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/28/bill-gates-retires/ Alright dad, I know you are addicted to Weather.com's interactive weather map. Frankly, I like it as well. But I think I have something that you will be interested in. With our recent nasty weather, I was trying to check a storm's direction to see if I could get out golfing. ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/26/wundermap-interactive-radar-weather-underground/ I have chosen quite a few plants this year that I haven't grown before now. There is a list of all of the seeds that were planted this year under articles. As usual I planted quite a few tomatoes and peppers but not quite as many as in years past. ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/25/garden-overview/ I have to admit, I went to the computer this morning to download Firefox 3. Well, so much for that idea. Little did I realize that the actual release date is set for 1:00pm EST. Strange time to pick a release but I imagine it is tied up in their record ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/17/firefox-release-only-minutes-away/ I have mentioned Firefox several times before today. Now is the time to check out all of the new features in Firefox 3. They are attempting to set a world record on Tuesday with the most downloads in one day. Check out the link below to see why you might ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/13/spread-firefox-download-day-2008/ A new project page is up with a few details on the arbor construction. All of the vegetables are planted at this point and the mesh sides await their trailing vines. We have planted morning glories at the base of each post and I am sure that I will learn to ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/07/garden-arbor/ My father bought some sunflower seeds early in the season. Both of us have been quite excited to plant them but both soon discovered that we had no idea where to plant them. While working in the garden planting other vegetables, I came upon my solution. My tomatoes are planted ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/05/an-interesting-place-for-sunflowers/ Google, has had for some time now a feature in Google Earth which allows you to view space by simply flipping the camera. From your view menu you can select "switch to sky" and your perspective switches to the heavens above. From there you can simply type in names of ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/04/google-vs-microsoft-space-images-at-your-fingertips/ Jerry Dunlap, one of the co-founders of Camp Nuhop died on Friday May 30th. Years ago, I, along with my sisters had the pleasure of working at this place called Camp Nuhop. Unassuming name for a camp that was anything but ordinary. This camp was and is a haven for ... http://wlkr.org/2008/06/03/the-sad-passing-of-a-friend/ I bought a bag of cherries from the store the other day. I thought it would be a good snack for the kids during a little picnic. I went to the drawer for a combination tool that minces garlic and pits cherries. I can state firmly that this tool is ... http://wlkr.org/2008/05/24/quick-method-for-pitting-cherries/