For those who are using Firefox, and having trouble wherein new (additional) windows will not open, here was my fix:
The followings steps instantly fixed my problem. (This worked for me using Firefox 3.6.8 on a Win XP Pro system.)
1. Start Firefox.
2. Click Tools, then Add-ons
3. If you have more than one Java Console active, uninstall all but the latest one (highest version number).
(It is possible that "disable" would also work, but I chose to uninstall.)
Unrelated diatribe:
I am currently using two laptops. I am slowly leaving a Windows (XP Pro) laptop while transitioning to a Mac (OS X) laptop. I decided (upon principle) to not buy or upgrade to another Windows OS, and as this one slowly dies (first the ability to search my own hard drive went, and lately M$ Outlook won't let me reply or compose new emails) I am moving to the Mac. However, the foregoing could be applicable no matter what OS you use.
My latest book, New I.M.mortal, had been selling on Amazon for $15.95. It's now available from the trusted retail giant for a new lower price. Amazon now has it for only $9.95. Also, all my books are available for Kindle e-readers, at lower prices than their paperback counterparts.
Recently our friend, Roy H. Williams, introduced us (personally, face to face) to a lawyer who works to punish big, rich, powerful corporations that take unfair advantage of people. We have met Jeff. Roy personally knows the man, and trusts him. This is not a myth.
The form you need to fill out so that Jeff can file your Transunion claim can be found at LonghornLawyer.com.
Ironically, the simple information that you need in order to fill in the form (to file for the money) can be obtained from your own credit record that Transunion has on file for you, and they are required by law to give you one free copy a year, if you request it. They are required by the government to maintain a site where you can request your free credit report. That site is www.annualcreditreport.com.
Watch the video then make your own decision. I know Jeff. He's a friend. Jeff's goal in life as an attorney is to spank big, arrogant companies like BP and Transunion when they do reckless things in the belief that they're too rich and too powerful to be stopped. Jeff's joy is in saying, "You might be rich, but this is America so you're not as powerful as you think."
He's not asking you or anyone else to risk a cent. Jeff is up to his eyebrows in this Transunion thing but he can't keep all the money for himself. He's got to find some citizens with whom to share this cash. So tell your friends. Jeff's best guess is that everyone who files will get about a thousand dollars each. Soon we'll know how close he was to right.
This is not an urban legend. There really is 75 million dollars sitting in a bank in Chicago. Transunion put it there after a federal judge demanded they put 75 million into a fund and the Federal Trade Commission said, "Do it. Do it now." The cash is in the bank and it must be paid out. The deadline is September, 2010.
Remember what I said about stretching beyond your comfort zone? This video will stretch you. It is entertaining at the very least. Watch it, then do what you think best.
The form you need to fill out so that Jeff can file your Transunion claim can be found at LonghornLawyer.com
Roy H. Williams, a.k.a. the “Wizard of Ads” (probably the most well known ad-writer in the world), has posted a promo about New IMmortal (my latest book) in a web link in his most recent Monday Morning Memo. Pretty cool, eh?!
JPL Sued for Discriminating Against Pro-Intelligent Design Employee
Supervisors at NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) illegally harassed and demoted a high-level computer system administrator for expressing support of intelligent design to co-workers, according to a discrimination lawsuit filed in California Superior Court.
David Coppedge
The lawsuit was filed by attorneys on behalf of David Coppedge, an information technology specialist and system administrator on JPL's Cassini mission to Saturn, the most ambitious interplanetary exploration ever launched. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a NASA laboratory managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) where robotic planetary spacecraft, such as the Mars Rovers, are built and operated. Coppedge was a "Team Lead" Systems Administrator on the Cassini mission until JPL demoted him for allegedly "pushing religion" by loaning interested co-workers DVDs supportive of intelligent design.
Last Chance to Apply to Discovery Institute's Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design Finals might be over, but there's still one deadline looming for college and graduate students. Applications for Discovery Insitute's 2010 Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design are due Friday, April 16.
These two intensive summer seminars on intelligent design, science, and culture run from July 9-17, 2010 in Seattle. The first seminar is for students in the natural sciences and philosophy of science; the second seminar is for students in the social sciences and humanities (including politics, law, journalism, and theology). These seminars allow students not only to learn about ID, but to become equipped to make a difference as a part of the ID movement. Leading lights from the intelligent design community such as Michael Behe, Douglas Axe, Stephen Meyer, and Jay Richards, will be teaching this year.
Discovery Institute pays the expenses for students who are accepted, including travel, lodging, meals, books, and other course materials. Applications will be accepted until April 16, 2010. Click here for more information.
If you're not a student, please consider sharing this information with the students you know who may be interested. Who knows? They may end up becoming the next Michael Behe or Stephen Meyer.
Three Things You Can Do to Help In the midst of disturbing news about threats to academic freedom (see above for the latest), it's helpful to remember that there are concrete, tangible ways you can take a stand for academic freedom on evolution.
First, you can call the JPL at 818-354-2148 and respectfully let them know that you are standing for David Coppedge and for academic freedom.
Second, you can join 40,000 other people in supporting academic freedom on evolution by signing the Academic Freedom Petition. Or, if you've already signed, please get three firends to sign on as well.
Third, forward this newsletter to your friends and family and tell them to sign up to keep updated on important academic freedom cases like David Coppedge's.
Your voice has an impact in this debate -- make sure it gets heard!
As promised, Google will no longer censor search results in China. Google's solution is to redirect users to Google Hong Kong, which shows uncensored results. Google Blog explains this interesting decision:
"Users visiting Google.cn are now being redirected to Google.com.hk, where we are offering uncensored search in simplified Chinese, specifically designed for users in mainland China and delivered via our servers in Hong Kong. (...) We want as many people in the world as possible to have access to our services, including users in mainland China, yet the Chinese government has been crystal clear throughout our discussions that self-censorship is a non-negotiable legal requirement. We believe this new approach of providing uncensored search in simplified Chinese from Google.com.hk is a sensible solution to the challenges we've faced—it's entirely legal and will meaningfully increase access to information for people in China."
It's obvious that Google Hong Kong will be blocked in China and this workaround is only temporary. Google wanted to continue operating in China without censoring search results: "In terms of Google's wider business operations, we intend to continue R&D work in China and also to maintain a sales presence there, though the size of the sales team will obviously be partially dependent on the ability of mainland Chinese users to access Google.com.hk."
Google agreed to censor search results in China four years ago because it hoped that things will get better over time. Here's an excerpt from a Google blog post written in 2006:
"We aren't happy about what we had to do this week, and we hope that over time everyone in the world will come to enjoy full access to information. But how is that full access most likely to be achieved? We are convinced that the Internet, and its continued development through the efforts of companies like Google, will effectively contribute to openness and prosperity in the world. Our continued engagement with China is the best (perhaps only) way for Google to help bring the tremendous benefits of universal information access to all our users there."
Unfortunately, Google's optimism was misplaced: "Google and more than twenty other U.S. companies had been the victims of a sophisticated cyber attack originating from China" and there were many "attempts over the last year to further limit free speech on the web in China including the persistent blocking of websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google Docs and Blogger".
For anyone who would like to get a glimpse into my Mama’s retirement party, this is a 10.5 minute video that I made, using pics and video taken on my cell phone (Palm Treo):
Jeannette Joseph's Retirement Party was held on her 74th birthday, 3/18/2010.
She worked for the DA's office for 29 years (First Judicial District of Louisiana). She was highly spoken of by both the DA and her immediate boss.
is a Christian husband, father, pastor, teacher, and author. He and his wife, LaDonna, have four children. Doug really likes motorcycle riding with friends, and he has been known to go white-water rafting. Books by Doug Joseph include "The Life and Ministry of Billy and Shirley Cole" (memoir) and "New I.M.mortal" (a novel). Doug is also radio host for "Voice of Truth", which is heard weekly across north-central West Virginia on News-Talk WAJR, 103.3 FM. He blogs occasionally at www.DougJoseph.net. Probably the funniest blog he's posted is the one about how they almost burned down a house the very first time they tried to Cajun fry a turkey at holiday time.
