It is good to get good news. This happened in Florida.
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Sep 30
Sep 30
Microsoft Courier vs Apple Tablet
Microsoft Courier Some details have been leaking out about Microsoft’s two-sided computer flipbook. Courier User Interface from Gizmodo on Vimeo. More can be found at Gizmodo The courier is set to compete with Apple’s Tablet. Apple’s tablet looks like a super-sized iphone. I’ll stick to my PC / Laptop. Let the rich kids jump into [...]
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Fox network spreading lies again
Steve Doocy, Glenn Beck and other fox truth stretchers have been pushing the false claim that: “White House Political Director Patrick Gaspard once served as the “right-hand man” for Bertha Lewis, who heads up ACORN.” Who did Fox turn to for this intrepid piece of false reporting? Someone’s blog. Great work again Fox. MediaMatters.org has [...]
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CIT Group nears bankruptcy – perfect time to buy?
CIT Group shares lost 99 cents today on news that the commercial lender is again near collapse. It would be a risky play, to jump in when the water is the hottest. But if the price of shares drops below 50 cents – I’m in. Not for much, but its a gamble I’d be willing [...]
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Stephen Colbert on health care negotiations
Colbert translates Pat Roberts request for additional time as “all he wants is some time for health care lobbyists to change the bill”. “It’s time for lawmakers like Max Baucus to stop hiding their relationships and start printing bumper stickers like these: “Max Baucus: I take more money from the health care lobby than anyone [...]
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Don’t get sick
The GOP health care plan: Don’t get sick In chastising republicans for their blind support of the status quo, Alan Grayson brought out a sign that sums up the republican health care plan. Don’t get sick. And republicans were naturally outraged over being faced with reality. I think its about time they had some of [...]
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Kaiser survey finds “Public Support For Health Reform Increases in September”
The following stood out. Democrats remain overwhelmingly in favor of tackling health care now (77%), while most Republicans say we cannot afford to do so (63%) and independents are more evenly divided (51% in favor and 44% opposed). http://www.kff.org/kaiserpolls/posr092909nr.cfm What should we cut? How about we repeal the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts? How about [...]
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A decent prediction by Mike Blowers
Predicted the day of a players first home run. And the inning (5th). And the pitch type (fastball) And the count (3-1). And the location (left field, second deck). It appears fairly amazing to me, but I bet if you ask Blowers he’d say its simple luck and educated guesses. 3-1 being a fairly typical [...]
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Movies I won’t watch
Fame A movie about Dancing. However, I do find Kherington Payne appealing enough. Kherington Payne Behind-The-Scenes Photo Shoot – These bloopers are hilarious Reluctantly, here is the trailer for Fame. One of these days I’ll find the courage to watch the trailer. FAME: Movie Trailer – Click here for another funny movie. Jennifer’s Body I [...]
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Takedown: Psycho Orangutan vs Dog
Apologies for the misleading title. This is a fun video. This link has another odd pair. A hippo and a 130-year old tortoise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvol912cjjY And a crow and a kitten. A cat here, adopts a few baby squirrels.
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