Egyptian – Temple of Isis & Cleopatra

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: New discovery regarding the temple of Isis, part of Cleopatra’s complex in Alexandria. Monument lifted from Cleopatra’s underwater city By KATARINA KRATOVAC (AP) – 2 days ago http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hj2ISVgyh3V91TUO-c54GOrFidKgD9CL6R300 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — Egyptian archaeologists on Thursday lifted an ancient granite temple pylon out of the waters of the Mediterranean, where it had lain for centuries [...]

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Archaeology – Shroud of Turin

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

Shroud of Turin Not Jesus’, Tomb Discovery Suggests Archaeology Mati Milstein in Jerusalem for National Geographic News Updated December 17, 2009 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/12/091216-shroud-of-turin-jesus-jerusalem-leprosy.html From a long-sealed cave tomb, archaeologists have excavated the only known Jesus-era burial shroud in Jerusalem, a new study says. The discovery adds to evidence that the controversial Shroud of Turin did not [...]

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Bronze Age – 4,000 Year Old Flowers

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: NW of Glasgow 60 KM. 4,000-year-old flowers found at Bronze Age dig http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8412938.stm The tiny flower heads are frozen in a test-tube to preserve them Proof that pre-historic people placed bunches of flowers in the grave when they buried their dead has been found for the first time, experts have said. Archaeologists have discovered [...]

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Incas – New Exhibit In Seoul

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: Inca exhibit in Seoul, Korea. Precious relics of an ancient civilization Exhibition traces the lost culture of the Inca December 16, 2009 Feline Figure, Moche period (100-700) Gilt bronze, gold, spondylus shell, turquoise The Incans called their capital Cusco, meaning “belly button of the universe.” The Inca Empire collapsed in the early 16th century [...]

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Potpourri – Honduras Travel Alert Lifted

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: I was afraid this was for Belize (British Honduras), its not. State Department lifts travel alert for Honduras WASHINGTON December 14, 2009 (AP) The U.S. State Department has lifted its travel alert for Honduras, saying the improved security situation there has removed the immediate threat to the safety of U.S. citizens in the country. [...]

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Computers – When you’re subjected to a ‘viral’ attack

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: Recently being subjected to a viral attack; my computers are clean, but, my emails reside on thousands of computers, and someone’s computer is hosting a virus which is sending out viagra commericals to people I’ve cc’d. Anyway, I will got to this website to report attacks. How to Find and Report Known Malware URLs [...]

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Job Search – The Value of Thank You

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: On a personal note, after I landed at Calpine Corporation, and was in a position to hire, I was SHOCKED that when I interviewed people, six in total, I got ONE thank you note. Care to guess which person I hired? The Value of Thank You At Work, In Your Career Or In Your [...]

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Venture Capital – Advice on Term Sheets

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Doug Neeper

DFN: This is a good summary of the items one needs to be concerned about when negogiating with parties trying to help you launch a business. The yin and the yang, trying to get funding and keeping a much control as possible. Jonathan also has a blog which I’ve now subscribed to. Negotiating an Angel [...]

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