Now anyone with a computer or mobile phone can see the Dead Sea Scrolls by visiting the Digital Dead Sea Scrolls website, which went online today. A special camera in California is photographing many of the most important scrolls and placing the photos online, where anyone can view them. Visitors can zoom in and out and even translate portions into English.
The Scrolls were originally discovered in clay jars by a shepherd and sold to the Israel Museum by antiques dealers. Many believe them to be the first written documents of the Holy Bible.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wife Posed as Teen to Trap Husband
A British woman posed as a 14-year old girl online to trap her husband. When the wife became suspicious of the time her husband was spending online, 61-year old Cheryl Roberts logged-on to the computer in another room and, posing as a 14-year old girl, engaged her 68-year old husband, David Roberts, in a chatroom.
After her husband used a webcam to broadcast himself performing sex acts and asked his wife (whom he though was a teenage girl) to meet for sex, Mrs. Roberts called police. Mr. Roberts assumed he had been caught downloading child porn images and movies, which police found on his computer; it was only weeks later that he discovered his wife was involved.
David Roberts told authorities he had not had sex with anyone underage, but was "prepared to do so." He also did not know why he began behaving in such a manner and welcomed treatment. He was sentenced to three years probation and denied contact with any persons under the age of 18.
The couple has since split.
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
After her husband used a webcam to broadcast himself performing sex acts and asked his wife (whom he though was a teenage girl) to meet for sex, Mrs. Roberts called police. Mr. Roberts assumed he had been caught downloading child porn images and movies, which police found on his computer; it was only weeks later that he discovered his wife was involved.
David Roberts told authorities he had not had sex with anyone underage, but was "prepared to do so." He also did not know why he began behaving in such a manner and welcomed treatment. He was sentenced to three years probation and denied contact with any persons under the age of 18.
The couple has since split.
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wifebeaters No More
A San Antonio man was successful in shutting down a website which sold white tank-tops, often called "wifebeaters," and offered a discount to anyone who could prove they had faced charges for domestic violence against a woman.
The webhosting company pulled the site for TOS violations after receiving the complaint. The site's owner had no comment when contacted by phone.
The Texas man who started the rigamarole said he would continue to search for the site online and continue to complain about it, should the owner try to set it up through another host.
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
The webhosting company pulled the site for TOS violations after receiving the complaint. The site's owner had no comment when contacted by phone.
The Texas man who started the rigamarole said he would continue to search for the site online and continue to complain about it, should the owner try to set it up through another host.
© C Harris Lynn, 2009
Friday, July 11, 2008
Online Abortions?
More and more women from countries and areas which do not allow abortions are turning to the Web to find help. And a significant portion of those end up in hospitals.
According to an article from the BBC, many girls in countries and other areas where abortion is illegal are purchasing drugs from what amount to activist websites. While less than 10% are actually taking the drugs they purchase, over 10% of those who do need medical treatment afterward, either because the drug failed to complete the abortion or due to excessive bleeding.
A poll of 200 such women revealed the majority were grateful for having been able to abort this way, while just over 30% said they felt stressed, but the experience was bearable.
While anti-abortion activists consider the sites offering these treatments dangerous, the article makes the case by including testimony from various women whose personal stories provide a positive backdrop. One such woman has a medical condition which precludes her from childbirth; pregnancy could be deadly for her. She was in Thailand when she discovered she was pregnant and tried several disreputable sites before finding Women on the Web, and noted the medicines came in unmarked bottles without instructions. WoW stayed in constant communications with her via e0mail, and the pills arrived with complete instructions and doctor's orders.
While some organizations and individuals credit WoW as being reputable, they note that it is encouraging women in some areas to break the law. Anti-abortion activists said this was a 'further trivialization of the unborn child.'
The Weirding's position on the matter is simple: people who are against abortion should have to provide a safe home and environment for every child they "save," as well as health care, clothing, food, and extended education.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
According to an article from the BBC, many girls in countries and other areas where abortion is illegal are purchasing drugs from what amount to activist websites. While less than 10% are actually taking the drugs they purchase, over 10% of those who do need medical treatment afterward, either because the drug failed to complete the abortion or due to excessive bleeding.
A poll of 200 such women revealed the majority were grateful for having been able to abort this way, while just over 30% said they felt stressed, but the experience was bearable.
While anti-abortion activists consider the sites offering these treatments dangerous, the article makes the case by including testimony from various women whose personal stories provide a positive backdrop. One such woman has a medical condition which precludes her from childbirth; pregnancy could be deadly for her. She was in Thailand when she discovered she was pregnant and tried several disreputable sites before finding Women on the Web, and noted the medicines came in unmarked bottles without instructions. WoW stayed in constant communications with her via e0mail, and the pills arrived with complete instructions and doctor's orders.
While some organizations and individuals credit WoW as being reputable, they note that it is encouraging women in some areas to break the law. Anti-abortion activists said this was a 'further trivialization of the unborn child.'
The Weirding's position on the matter is simple: people who are against abortion should have to provide a safe home and environment for every child they "save," as well as health care, clothing, food, and extended education.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
S-L-O-W-L-Y
Hey guys:
As I told you earlier this week, my ISP and I parted ways Monday. It was an acrimonious split and I went a few days there without any access at all. But then I remembered that I know someone who has a local account but isn't currently here, so I got their login so I can bring you more weirdness until the 6th, when my high-speed will be restored.
And speaking of weirdness, some guy in Denver is supposed to release a video of actual aliens peering into his window tomorrow! I sincerely hope the guy's not just batshit-crazy and he actually has some kind of smoking gun, but it's no matter; I'll be bringing you the story, regardless.
Still, dial-up is what it is, and I can't do half of what I can do with high-speed access, so we'll just have to deal with it for a week.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
As I told you earlier this week, my ISP and I parted ways Monday. It was an acrimonious split and I went a few days there without any access at all. But then I remembered that I know someone who has a local account but isn't currently here, so I got their login so I can bring you more weirdness until the 6th, when my high-speed will be restored.
And speaking of weirdness, some guy in Denver is supposed to release a video of actual aliens peering into his window tomorrow! I sincerely hope the guy's not just batshit-crazy and he actually has some kind of smoking gun, but it's no matter; I'll be bringing you the story, regardless.
Still, dial-up is what it is, and I can't do half of what I can do with high-speed access, so we'll just have to deal with it for a week.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
No Internet
You may have been following the ongoing hassles I have been getting from Charter Comunications over to The Rundown. If not, suffice it to say, I have paid them over $800 since August and they still say I owe them $210! I have jumped through hoops, gotten bank statements and credit card reports, dug-up confirmation numbers and even paid someone to take me 30 miles to the "local" office, where they refused to look at my statements! They lied, cheated, and flat-out stole my money and I canceled them the other day.
I will have satellite TV tomorrow, but it may be several more days before my Internet connection is re-established. I wasn't certain when Charter was going to shut it down, but it didn't matter much, since they soaked me for all the money I need to get any other service, so I have to wait until next week to afford anything, regardless.
In the meantime, I will do the best I can from the library here. It means posts will be less frequent for the moment, but I'm sure you've gotten used to that. I got some pretty good ones out last week, so enjoy the archives while I m away!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I will have satellite TV tomorrow, but it may be several more days before my Internet connection is re-established. I wasn't certain when Charter was going to shut it down, but it didn't matter much, since they soaked me for all the money I need to get any other service, so I have to wait until next week to afford anything, regardless.
In the meantime, I will do the best I can from the library here. It means posts will be less frequent for the moment, but I'm sure you've gotten used to that. I got some pretty good ones out last week, so enjoy the archives while I m away!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Parents of eBay Baby Arrested
Authorities in the German Bavaria arrested a couple for listing their baby for sale on eBay.
The 7-month old child was listed as "nearly-new" and "can be used either in a baby carrier or stroller." The woman, 23, insists the listing was a joke. She told reporters she is being subjected to psychiatric testing. The couple was arrested on charges of child trafficking.
The opening bid was for about $1.50.
We'll see how this plays out, but I have to admit, I get it -- and thought it pretty funny. Seeing as how authorities were alerted to the auction, it seems kinda stupid they did not bid on it -- after all, the only way to be sure it was not a joke would be if they managed to complete the transaction and the couple actually packed the kid up in peanut plastic and shipped it out, marked DO NOT BEND.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The 7-month old child was listed as "nearly-new" and "can be used either in a baby carrier or stroller." The woman, 23, insists the listing was a joke. She told reporters she is being subjected to psychiatric testing. The couple was arrested on charges of child trafficking.
The opening bid was for about $1.50.
We'll see how this plays out, but I have to admit, I get it -- and thought it pretty funny. Seeing as how authorities were alerted to the auction, it seems kinda stupid they did not bid on it -- after all, the only way to be sure it was not a joke would be if they managed to complete the transaction and the couple actually packed the kid up in peanut plastic and shipped it out, marked DO NOT BEND.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
BANG!
I have to admit, when I first read about an Internet firm that takes a "holistic" approach, I was skeptical. However, after reading BANG's mission statement, purpose, and explanation of individuals comprising the team, I truly believe them to be a competent and valuable web2.0 user experience consulting firm.
If you are interested in getting involved in online business, but do not know much about the practices involved and are too busy to learn, then hiring a firm is definitely the way to go. I actually enjoy what I do and am always learning more and looking to improve, but I have to admit, it's an uphill battle! Things change every moment - I would say "everyday," but that would be too late - and one person (even a small firm of several people) face a Sisyphean feat to keep up with it all while still producing viable, quality content. Add to all of this the marketing and promotion involved and you start to understand why outsourcing could be the answer to your Internet business strategy.
Take a moment to check out their site, read their information, and truly consider BANG for your Internet consultation needs. I think that you will find them as honest and purpose-driven as do I.
If you are interested in getting involved in online business, but do not know much about the practices involved and are too busy to learn, then hiring a firm is definitely the way to go. I actually enjoy what I do and am always learning more and looking to improve, but I have to admit, it's an uphill battle! Things change every moment - I would say "everyday," but that would be too late - and one person (even a small firm of several people) face a Sisyphean feat to keep up with it all while still producing viable, quality content. Add to all of this the marketing and promotion involved and you start to understand why outsourcing could be the answer to your Internet business strategy.
Take a moment to check out their site, read their information, and truly consider BANG for your Internet consultation needs. I think that you will find them as honest and purpose-driven as do I.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Darwin Downloaded
The works of Darwin are now online and available to anyone who wishes to view them. But be warned: The collection is said to be so vast that you could not digest it all in two months, even if you downloaded one image per minute!
The family has always wanted Darwin's notes available to the public, and the mountain of notes and papers shows his devotion to his work, as well as the thoroughness of his research.
The first draft of his groundbreaking work on evolution has recently been added. You can view all of Darwin's works online here.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The family has always wanted Darwin's notes available to the public, and the mountain of notes and papers shows his devotion to his work, as well as the thoroughness of his research.
The first draft of his groundbreaking work on evolution has recently been added. You can view all of Darwin's works online here.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Panic-Buy Carrot Day: May 15th, 2008
Out of sheer silliness, student Freya Valentine decided to create a Facebook group urging members to panic-buy carrots on May 15th. The group (which I would have linked to, but is apparently overworking Facebook servers now, due to the coverage) has attracted nearly 100k members at the time this entry was written.
While some spin-off and opposition groups have popped-up along the way, none have succeeded as well as the original. Many members are calling for May 16th to be dedicated to "taproot-based generosity and carrotty philanthropy." They suggest making carrot-based dishes and giving them out to the needy.
Vice-president of the British Carrot Growers' Association said, "Bring it on! Let's try and reach a million members!"
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While some spin-off and opposition groups have popped-up along the way, none have succeeded as well as the original. Many members are calling for May 16th to be dedicated to "taproot-based generosity and carrotty philanthropy." They suggest making carrot-based dishes and giving them out to the needy.
Vice-president of the British Carrot Growers' Association said, "Bring it on! Let's try and reach a million members!"
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, April 27, 2007
Out of This World! - Super-Earth, France Releases X-Files, Hawking Flies
There's been a flurry of activity in and around our atmosphere this week and I didn't have the time to document it all as it happened, so I collected me a buncha these bookmarks and now I'm gonna lay it all down for you:
- Scientists have discovered a "super-Earth" near the Gliese star about 20.5 light-years from the Libra Constellation. This is unrelated to the planet recently discovered in the Pegasus Constellation which they claim may also have water. According to researchers, models suggest the planet should either be mountainous or oceanic. The exoplanet is the smallest they've discovered yet and has been given the name, Gliese 581 C.
- France launched a website on which it has organized some 50+ years' worth of UFO (called ONVIs in France) reports, including scanned police reports. The server crashed hours after the announcement due to high traffic. The CNES handles over 1500 UFO or ONVI cases annually. About 25% of these are labeled "Class D," meaning there is no official explanation. About 10% of the total cases result in on-site investigations.
- Science maven, Stephen Hawking, went 0-G for up to 4 minutes yesterday in the "vomit comet." He is hoping to go into space in 2009, when Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic starts. It will take private citizens into space for a hefty sum -- about $200k!
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