Thursday, February 21, 2008
It's about time!
Steven Pearlstein - Time for Wall Street to Pay - washingtonpost.com: "Wall Street's hypocrisy on this topic is nothing less than breathtaking. When times are good, its champions will claim that their brilliance and hard work account for the spectacular returns. But when markets turn and investors lose their shirts, these same brilliant managers are sent off with golden parachutes and invariably scooped up by rival firms that are only too willing to chalk up their mistakes to bad luck."
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
In case you need a refresher.
IMAO: Hippie Punching FAQ: "Unfortunately, American society has gotten lax on hippie punching to the point I thought I should write an FAQ to better explain the issue to those who don't currently engage in the punching of hippies."
Good for them!
I'm not normally fond of more lawsuits but this one so filled with class-actionee goodness that I'll sit back and purr.
Dozens of Unindicted Lacrosse Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Duke: "More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case."
Dozens of Unindicted Lacrosse Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Duke: "More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case."
Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "The project committee will now go ahead and apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, which could produce anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000, officials said."
Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year
Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year: "Mayor Gavin Newsom recently created a $160,000-a-year job for a senior aide and gave him the ambitious-sounding title of director of climate protection initiatives."
Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008
Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008: "Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) said her bid for the White House as a Green Party candidate won't hurt Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. Hillary Clinton's chances for being the first African-American or woman U.S. president, respectively, because U.S. elections have been corrupted."
Big Retail Chains Dun Mere Suspects in Theft - WSJ.com
Big Retail Chains Dun Mere Suspects in Theft - WSJ.com: "After Miami handyman Glenn Rudge was accused of shoplifting an $8 set of drill bits at Home Depot, he thought he'd settled the matter when he showed his receipt to prosecutors and they dropped the charge.
But a few weeks later, a law firm hired by Home Depot began sending him letters demanding first $3,000, then a total of $6,000, implying he'd be sued if he didn't pay it."
But a few weeks later, a law firm hired by Home Depot began sending him letters demanding first $3,000, then a total of $6,000, implying he'd be sued if he didn't pay it."
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Ron Paul soon to be unemployed?
Power Line: Blowing His Cover: "Paul is facing a strong challenge from an accountant and city councilman named Chris Peden, who currently leads Paul by around ten points in the polls."
Are CFLs the new "ASBESTOS"?
for class action lawyers, that is?
What the heck broke, how much deadly stuff snurffed through the Y and how different is that from a CFL break?
Mercury spill closes local YMCA: "A small amount of mercury discharged from a blood pressure monitor forced the Gainey Family YMCA to close on Monday."
What the heck broke, how much deadly stuff snurffed through the Y and how different is that from a CFL break?
Mercury spill closes local YMCA: "A small amount of mercury discharged from a blood pressure monitor forced the Gainey Family YMCA to close on Monday."
Didn't this guy sing "On the road again"?
I never knew he lived in Cuba!
Musta been the tax problems he had.....
Musta been the tax problems he had.....
It's tough being a democrat party voter
click the link to see the Exit Poll.
Truth will rule!
IMAO: IMAO Exit Poll For Democrats: "We at IMAO strive to provide the most up to date and factual information available anywhere. If you're a Democrat who voted today, please take a moment and fill out our exit poll.
Thank You."
Truth will rule!
IMAO: IMAO Exit Poll For Democrats: "We at IMAO strive to provide the most up to date and factual information available anywhere. If you're a Democrat who voted today, please take a moment and fill out our exit poll.
Thank You."
This Kid Deserves An Oscar on Yahoo! Video
WAAAAY Too funny!
This Kid Deserves An Oscar on Yahoo! Video
hat tip to MrD at http://www.mlive.com/forums/muskegon/
This Kid Deserves An Oscar on Yahoo! Video
hat tip to MrD at http://www.mlive.com/forums/muskegon/
Does the UN control GOOGLE?
Banned from Google by the United Nations?
FOXNews.com - Journalist Who Exposes U.N. Corruption Disappears From Google
"It began with an innocuous-sounding yet chilling form letter from Google to Lee, e-mailed on Feb. 8:
'We periodically review news sources, particularly following user complaints, to ensure Google News offers a high quality experience for our users,' it said. 'When we reviewed your site we've found that we can no longer include it in Google News.'"
"It began with an innocuous-sounding yet chilling form letter from Google to Lee, e-mailed on Feb. 8:
'We periodically review news sources, particularly following user complaints, to ensure Google News offers a high quality experience for our users,' it said. 'When we reviewed your site we've found that we can no longer include it in Google News.'"
read it all.
Angry white men
Ummm. Red meat!
Read it all and enjoy!
Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - Aspen Times Weekly Opinion: "The Angry White Man comes from all economic backgrounds, from dirt-poor to filthy rich. He represents all geographic areas in America, from urban sophisticate to rural redneck, deep South to mountain West, left Coast to Eastern Seaboard.
His common traits are that he isn’t looking for anything from anyone — just the promise to be able to make his own way on a level playing field. In many cases, he is an independent businessman and employs several people. He pays more than his share of taxes and works hard."
His common traits are that he isn’t looking for anything from anyone — just the promise to be able to make his own way on a level playing field. In many cases, he is an independent businessman and employs several people. He pays more than his share of taxes and works hard."
The victimhood syndrome buzzwords — “disenfranchised,” “marginalized” and “voiceless” — don’t resonate with him. “Press ‘one’ for English” is a curse-word to him. He’s used to picking up the tab, whether it’s the company Christmas party, three sets of braces, three college educations or a beautiful wedding.
CRACK'D MUSKEGON NEWZ
CRACK'D MUSKEGON NEWZ: "Reporting from the Gaza Strip of Muskegon, Michigan. Average income is moot do to lack of empolyment. Population is unknown."
Living Large with Drew Carey
This is the BEST feel-good video I've seen in a while.
Drew Carey on how things really are in our wonderful country.
reason.tv - Videos > Living Large
To hear the Lou Dobbses and Bill O'Reillys of the world--not to mention politicians ranging from Ron Paul to Hillary Clinton--the middle class of America (however you define that term) has never had it so tough. Between credit squeezes, out-of-control immigration, rising costs of education and health care and everything else, it's all darkness out there for those of us who are neither millionaires nor welfare cases, right?
In "Living Large," Drew Carey and reason.tv examine the plight of the American middle class. What do they find? Click below to find out.
Drew Carey on how things really are in our wonderful country.
reason.tv - Videos > Living Large
To hear the Lou Dobbses and Bill O'Reillys of the world--not to mention politicians ranging from Ron Paul to Hillary Clinton--the middle class of America (however you define that term) has never had it so tough. Between credit squeezes, out-of-control immigration, rising costs of education and health care and everything else, it's all darkness out there for those of us who are neither millionaires nor welfare cases, right?
In "Living Large," Drew Carey and reason.tv examine the plight of the American middle class. What do they find? Click below to find out.
Obama and gun control
Read it all.
It gets worse.
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1203383023#1203383023#1203383023: "Obama is proposing to make it a felony for a gun owner whose firearm was stolen from his residence which causes harm to another person if that weapon was not securely stored in that home. [!!!]"
It gets worse.
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1203383023#1203383023#1203383023: "Obama is proposing to make it a felony for a gun owner whose firearm was stolen from his residence which causes harm to another person if that weapon was not securely stored in that home. [!!!]"
This doesn't sound good.
Weblog Politics Blog: "Reuters now has a report from The Financial Times explaining that banks have quietly borrowed roughly $50 billion from the Federal Reserve the past few weeks."
Do you qualify for benefits?
BenefitsCheckUp - NCOA's Online Screening Service
from Kim Komando.com
As a whole, we Americans are blessed. Compared to people in many other countries, we are wealthy. We also have access to education and quality health care.
Unfortunately, many older Americans have difficulty making ends meet. Some may be unable to pay for prescriptions or heating.
The good news is that there is help for older Americans. Programs at the federal, state and local level can provide assistance.
So if you need help, visit BenefitsCheckUp. First, you can apply for prescription drug coverage through Medicare.
Then, find more benefits programs that will help with utility bills, food, health care and other needs. You can also apply for these programs from the site.
from Kim Komando.com
As a whole, we Americans are blessed. Compared to people in many other countries, we are wealthy. We also have access to education and quality health care.
Unfortunately, many older Americans have difficulty making ends meet. Some may be unable to pay for prescriptions or heating.
The good news is that there is help for older Americans. Programs at the federal, state and local level can provide assistance.
So if you need help, visit BenefitsCheckUp. First, you can apply for prescription drug coverage through Medicare.
Then, find more benefits programs that will help with utility bills, food, health care and other needs. You can also apply for these programs from the site.
The Church of Global Climate Change
If "change" is so popular among the Clinton/B Hussein crowd, why is climate change so unpopular?
"A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition". -Jose Bergamin, author (1895-1983)
Terrorists cutting telecom cables?
Weren't we "assured" that this was not possible?
Saboteurs may have cut Mideast telecom cables: UN agency: "There has been speculation that the sheer number of cables being cut over such a short period was too much of a coincidence and that sabotage must have been involved"
Saboteurs may have cut Mideast telecom cables: UN agency: "There has been speculation that the sheer number of cables being cut over such a short period was too much of a coincidence and that sabotage must have been involved"
Parents fighting back!
Parents Rise Up Against A New Approach to Math: "many parents are lobbying the School Board to kill the program. Opponents have submitted a petition with 1,000 names and started a Web site, http://www.pwcteachmathright.com/ . They have been checking out a video called 'Math Education: An Inconvenient Truth.'"
Canadian health care meltdown!
Read the entire article..... and fear for our US healthcare system if the democrats get what they want.
Oh yeah. Fear for your own healthcare too!
In search of Canadian health care: "While waiting for three hours in a walk-in clinic, I finally understood first-hand the plight of our health-care system."
Oh yeah. Fear for your own healthcare too!
In search of Canadian health care: "While waiting for three hours in a walk-in clinic, I finally understood first-hand the plight of our health-care system."
MSM "newspeak"
Townhall.com::Five Questions about Shootings at Universities::By Dennis Prager: "Question 1: Why are murderers always counted in the victims tally?"
Monday, February 18, 2008
When Is Participating "Not Participating?"
It's gotta be tough to be a democrat.
So many new definitions of words, every day!
When Is Participating "Not Participating?" - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime: "Hillary Clinton and Obama each spent about $130,000 in Michigan while Obama spent $1.3 million in Florida--more than any other Democratic candidate and more than eight Republican candidates, who were eligible to win delegates from the state."
I just saw on TV McCain standing next to Romney...
... sure Mitt is taller than Johnny McC but why the heck is Mitt's head about twice the size of McCain's?
GordoM-hopes-our-new-President-has-a-normal-sized-head
GordoM-hopes-our-new-President-has-a-normal-sized-head
Beef recall hysteria infects Grand Rapids school Board
Zombies on the GR BOE do what Zombies always do....
Beef recall hits Grand Rapids schools - Michigan Food Stories, Recipes and Reviews - MLive.com: "Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats. No illnesses have been linked to the newly recalled meat, and officials said the health threat was likely small."
In a freezer at the Grand Rapids Public Schools food service facility sits 20,000-pounds of hamburger that will never rest between a bun.
The meat, purchased by the district through a contract with the federal government, is part of a recall of meat by a California meat packer being investigated for abusing its cattle.
In a freezer at the Grand Rapids Public Schools food service facility sits 20,000-pounds of hamburger that will never rest between a bun.
The meat, purchased by the district through a contract with the federal government, is part of a recall of meat by a California meat packer being investigated for abusing its cattle.
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