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2008-05-17 18:15:00
BREAKING: BOSTON (AP) - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts was hospitalized Saturday after suffering stroke-like symptoms, according to a knowledgeable official. There was no immediate word on his condition. The official who provided the information declined to be identified by name, citing the sensitivity of the events. Full Story Here: Sen. Kennedy hospitalized with symptoms of stroke CONFLUENCE, Pa. ...
Politics & Real Estate - Strange Bedfellows
2008-05-16 21:08:00
Real investing is, and has always been, a topic that has generated a lot of interest. Some people are actually accomplished investors while others are dabblers with the remainder being ?wannabes?. That?s the American way and nothing wrong with that unless you fall victim to a real estate hustler. What?s a real estate hustler? If you have ever heard of a fellow named John T. Reed, you will know. A West Point graduate and former Army officer, Reed isn?t exactly your run of the mill dummy. However, he does carry an acerbic pen. To give you an idea, he has a full page devoted to those folks who sell how to invest in real estate courses. He gives you in no uncertain terms who he thinks is a hustler and who he thinks isn?t. As one would imagine, he has both critics and supporters. Personally I like the idea he created his guru rating. It at least gives a broader read on the former late night real estate hawkers. There is an ominous overtone in his pages as well. If you go to his headline...
Don?t I Deserve Quality Care?
2008-05-16 14:05:00
Don?t I Deserve Quality Care? Originally uploaded by Grant Neufeld By Grant Neufeld
Pro-Gun Demographics
2008-05-15 15:50:00
This is some spot on commentary: Eating our own First and foremost is getting behind the constitutional right of the 2nd Amendment, because gun control needs to become a non-issue. If the constituencies of both parties reject these inane assaults on our liberties and safety then we can move on to disagree about the other issues. The NRA and other gun rights groups need to shed the image of fat white guys in cammo. The population of rural farmers is not growing as fast as that of urban minority groups. As a practical matter rural farmers are less likely to be targeted for crime and oppression than members of minority groups living in the inner cities. read more
Reforming Forensics
2008-05-15 13:03:00
I can't see anything wrong with the idea of competing forensic labs. I am not sure how it would be funded, but I think defendents having independent experts looking at the evidence wouldn't be a bad thing.
California city gets video surveillance fever
2008-05-15 11:50:00
I guess they haven't learned that the cameras don't reduce crime. London's experiment has not been successful. This is a $1.8m boondoggle with a service contract. That kind of money buys 36 man/years of increased security guards or police.
Super Fantastic Interleague Preview!
2008-05-15 08:35:00
Super Fantastic Inter-League Preview! If anyone is interested in inter-League play on this upcoming “rivaly weekend” read this.
Commentary: No racism in the presidential election?
2008-05-14 22:10:00
Oh absolutely there's racism in this election. I can prove it: Some want to know why it isn't racist when 70 percent of African-Americans vote for Obama but it is when 70 percent of whites vote against him. The answer has to do with history. Over the decades, black Americans have had plenty of opportunities to vote for white people for president. And they have done so. But this is the first time that white Americans have a chance to vote for an African-American with a shot at the presidency. And what are they doing?Wrong. When you accept that many black folks are voting for Obama because of the color of his skin, then try to twist that into making it sound ok, and when white folks do it, it's wrong, you've made a racist statement yourself.You're being hypocritical in thinking that it's ok for blacks to vote along race lines but it's not for whites. Many are responding quite well. Obama won the votes of many, to borrow a phrase, "hardworking white Americans," in Wisconsin, M...
The Housing Crisis: How Low Can It Get? Pretty Low!
2008-05-14 15:48:00
I’d like to say that this is as bad as it gets. I’d like to say it, but I don’t think that is true. In California alone, just released figures show that last month, 1,000 (that’s one THOUSAND) foreclosed homes were brought to auction each and every weekday–a 44 percent increase just from the month before. Nationally, things aren’t all that much better, except for a few markets. The National Association of Realtors surveyed the prices of existing single-family homes and found between January and March, median prices dropped in 100 of 149 metropolitan areas, according to the Associated Press. Too bad that relief doesn’t really seem on the way. Congress is still trying to come up with some sort of relief legislation that will please Democrats, Republicans and the White House, but credit remains tight and the victims (and yes, many are victims) of what began as a subprime mortgage mess, keep mounting with no end in sight. Brokers will tell you ...
Five-seveN Gun Blows Up In Owner's Hand
2008-05-14 10:26:00
Apparently the FN Five Seven will fire out of battery. The owner here was using reloads, but I don't think a double charge was the issue. The forum suggest that it is a manufacturing defect.
ATM Scam
2008-05-14 09:33:00
This is a pretty clever trick. It is basically a very convincing looking fake ATM machine. It has a card reader and a camera to capture your pin.
What to do if the police stop you
2008-05-14 09:16:00
This is similar to my previous link on this topic. This is driven by the ACLU guidelines. I think that the ACLU is probably the right organization to get advice from.
Familiarity Breeds Contempt
2008-05-14 03:58:00
[From Truth Dig]
Pastor Hagee apologizes for anti-Catholic remarks
2008-05-14 00:34:00
WASHINGTON (AP) - John Hagee, an influential Texas televangelist who endorsed John McCain, apologized to Catholics Tuesday for his stinging criticism of the Roman Catholic Church and for having “emphasized the darkest chapters in the history of Catholic and Protestant relations with the Jews.” Hagee’s support for McCain has drawn cries of outrage from some Catholic ...
Harvard?s New Food Pyramid - Big Brains Say Exercise, Less Bad Food/More Go
2008-05-13 23:57:00
Well you know us, we make fun of everything and its hard not to resist poking fun at the obvious. But of course the sobering reality is that many of us struggle with our weight and having a higher awareness and interest in the culinary arts can (if you’re not careful) make ‘watching your ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Harvard’s New Food Pyramid - Big Brains Say Exercise, Less Bad Food/More Good Food The Secret", url: "http://www.oo.com/harvards-new--food-pyramid-big-brains-say-ex-ercise-less-bad-foodmore-good-f-ood-the-secret/" });
Commentary: Older father, autistic child
2008-05-13 23:10:00
Commentary: Older father, autistic childDate updated: November 20, 2006 Content provided by Harvard Health Publications CommentaryThe risk of autism rises in children with older fathers, according to a study based on a broad sample of the Israeli population and published in the September, 2006, issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.We've known for a long time that older women (over age 35) are much more likely to give birth to a child with Down syndrome. More recent studies have shown that older men are more likely to father a child who eventually develops schizophrenia. This research adds another serious disorder to the list.Autism's disabling features, which begin in early childhood, include abnormal social development, unusual behavior, and difficulty communicating. Language is usually impaired, sometimes severely. About two-thirds of autistic adults are mentally retarded, and most cannot live independently.The Archives study took advantage of Israel's extraordinarily co...
Libertarian Bob Barr Challenging McCain?s Presidential Bid
2008-05-13 21:31:00
[From Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines] This isn’t the first time someone has accused Sen. John McCain of not being conservative enough, but now former Republican congressman-turned-Libertarian- Bob Barr is upping the ante on his critique of McCain’s conservatism by running against him in this year’s presidential election. The Los Angeles Times: “The government has run amok fiscally,” ...
Real Estate Investing In A Rental Village
2008-05-13 16:37:00
Not too long ago I went to a neighboring town to check out an investment possibility for an investor I work with - rental subdivisions. The owner had built these homes in a college town 15 years ago and they were all basically the same style, cottages — some 2/2, some 3/2, 1400 sq ft and 1600 sq ft, respectively. This particular deal didn’t work out because the owner wasn’t budging on price and the numbers didn’t quite work out — I think he was basically satisfied to sell them one by one unless he could get his price for all of them, but it got me to thinking. If it’s true that rentals will increase for awhile because of buyer caution and lender tightening, these, what I call rental villages, might be a good investment. Two reasons I think they might be a good investment are lower construction costs in this market and lower land cost. I looked online and found a cottage design that to me would be perfect — attractive and not too difficult or...
Lawmakers want to end oil shipments to US reserve
2008-05-13 16:04:00
WASHINGTON (AP) - Amid daily bipartisan sniping over high gas prices, Democrats and Republicans appear to agree on at least one thing: With oil over $120 a barrel, President Bush ought to stop buying crude for the government emergency reserve. Both the House and Senate are expected to approve, with bipartisan support, legislation Tuesday directing Bush ...
ATF chief: Crime rose as cities' funding dropped
2008-05-13 16:03:00
The ATF spends an awfull lot of time shuffling the papers of liscensed dealers and not out catching violent criminals. This looks like plea to increase the size of the fiefdom and the budget. Make them patrol the border instead.
Police arrest and search FAQ
2008-05-13 14:45:00
I came across this and found it interesting. It is a good general guideline for what your rights are when dealing with the police. I am not a lawyer so I can't vouch for any of the advice offered here.
Marine Corps Meets 142 Percent of Recruiting Goal in April
2008-05-13 06:07:00
WASHINGTON ? The Marine Corps far surpassed its recruiting goal last month and could eventually be more than a year ahead of schedule in its plan to grow the force to 202,000 members. All military services met or exceeded their monthly recruiting goals in April, with the Marine Corps signing 142 percent of the number it ...
Flashback - August 1990
2008-05-13 05:58:00
Flashback- August 1990 Watching the Jays this last little while reminded me of a darkness that I had buried. Unfortunatly, I woke up on the couch screaming between the Jays-Tribe double bill.
The Global Slump
2008-05-12 23:55:00
Full story here.  ”The avalanche of bankruptcies has begun. Six US companies of substance have defaulted on bonds over the past fortnight, against 17 for the whole of last year. As a “non-believer” in the instant rebound story, I am not easily shocked by gloomy reports. But the latest note by Standard & Poor’s — “The Bust ...
Ex-State officials allege corruption cover up
2008-05-12 23:09:00
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration repeatedly ignored corruption at the highest levels within the Iraqi government and kept secret potentially embarrassing information so as not to undermine its relationship with Baghdad, according to two former State Department employees. Arthur Brennan, who briefly served in Baghdad as head of the department’s Office of Accountability and Transparency ...
Commentary on Mark :: An Introduction
2008-05-12 22:53:00
The Gospel of Mark is quite an interesting writing. It is the shortest of all of the Gospels, but is one that jumps right into the action, and reads almost like a Hollywood movie script. So as I study this action-packed writing with the Young Adults Ministry that my wife and I lead, I want ...
What?s the easiest language for an English speaker to learn?
2008-05-12 21:10:00
In theory the answer is Scots or perhaps Ulster Scots although there’s a lot of debate as to whether either count as a language. However, that’s not the problem with them: in that one key point about learning another language is that you want to communicate with people who you couldn’t communicate with before these ...
Death toll in China earthquake up to nearly 9,000
2008-05-12 20:12:00
CHONGQING, China (AP) - One of the worst earthquakes in decades struck central China on Monday, killing nearly 9,000 people, trapping about 900 students under the rubble of their school and causing a toxic chemical leak, state media reported. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated a hilly region of small cities and towns in Sichuan and nearby provinces. ...
Post Session Commentary - May 12 2008
2008-05-12 18:04:00
The recovery in the Asian markets led the domestic market to made a smart recovery towards the final trading hours of the session despite of the poor growth in industrial production figures. India''s industrial production growth has sinked to 3% in M2 Vote(s)
53 illegal immigrants held against will in Phoenix
2008-05-12 17:08:00
PHOENIX (AP) ? Fifty-three illegal immigrants were held against their will in a fortified home by suspected smugglers demanding more money, authorities said. The group of rescued immigrants included two 13-year-old girls, three women and a mentally disabled man. The rest were men, Department of Public Safety spokesman Harold Sanders said. Authorities began investigating Saturday after getting ...
Kahr Arms expose
2008-05-12 15:02:00
I like Kahr pistols, they are a good product. This article points to some unseemly connections between Kahr, the Moonies, and North Korea. Interesting read, but the author has a bias, and is ignorant of firearms and the issues.
Traffic Stop Guidelines
2008-05-12 09:27:00
Car & Driver has a piece about how to conduct yourself at a traffic stop. This is basically common sense, but it is worth reading. Behaviour inline with these guidelines might save you a traffic ticket.
PA Police Demand Gun Owners? ?Identity Papers?
2008-05-11 23:52:00
Jed has great detailed post about the police over stepping their legal authority by seizing guns. Please go read it.
Taser jolt can cause fatal heart rhythm
2008-05-11 23:09:00
The opinon of a Cardiologist and a rival company believe that under certain circumstances Tasers can cause arrhythmic death. The subject needs more study.
Historical Oddity - 1967 Chicago White Sox
2008-05-11 23:03:00
Historical Oddity - 1967 Chicago White Sox
Number of disabled veterans rising
2008-05-11 21:00:00
WASHINGTON (AP) - Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come - even as the total population of America’s vets shrinks. Despite the decline in total vets - as soldiers from World War ...
Blogs, ?CIA brother? spin zest into Carnaby mystery
2008-05-11 18:03:00
When it comes to Roland Carnaby, the truth is out there ? way out there. So far out that you reach the blogosphere before finding anything that publicly connects him to his beloved Central Intelligence Agency, which he claimed to still patriotically serve when Houston police shot him down at the end of a crosstown ...
Shadowtraders Weekly Commentary May 12, 2008
2008-05-11 13:30:00
This week we saw the Dow lose ground once again. The week started with the Dow above 13,000 and ended at 12,745. We saw the S&P 500 go from 1425 down to 1388, down 1.8% for the week. What happened?
Masala Art, Ideal for Delhi Wine Lovers
2008-05-11 09:25:00
Masala Art at The Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, is arguably the best place in town for wine enthusiasts who love Indian food. With a wine list comprising 408 labels (several available by the glass) and a light, youthful take on traditional, North Indian cuisine, it is ideal for wine matches. A bright, cheerful restaurant with 22 covers, it?s a great favourite with visiting businessmen and professionals who enjoy a glass or two of wine with a nicely presented meal.
What Now for Yahoo?
2008-05-11 00:19:00
Yahoo (YHOO) took a huge hit earlier this week after Microsoft reported that they were retracting their bid. However, it recovered nicely since then on pretty large volume. With some major Yahoo shareholders disagreeing with Yang’s decision to hold out for a larger bid, and talks of a possible partnership with Google, is there something ...
Obama Campaign Introduces Customized Lapel Pins
2008-05-10 21:21:00
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Do you know a vertical tasting from a horizontal one?
2008-05-10 21:15:00
In a vertical tasting, different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery are tasted all at once. This emphasizes differences between various vintages. In contrast with a horizontal tasting, the wines are all from the same vintage but are from different wineries. Keeping wine variety or type and wine region the same helps emphasize differences in winery styles.
Hezbollah: Gunmen withdrawing from Beirut
2008-05-10 20:32:00
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hezbollah said Saturday it was withdrawing its gunmen from Beirut neighborhoods seized in sectarian clashes after the army ordered its troops to establish security and called on fighters to clear the streets. But while tensions in Lebanon’s capital appeared to be defusing, at least 12 people were killed and 20 wounded when pro- ...
Rice: Hezbollah killing innocent civilians in Lebanon
2008-05-10 06:09:00
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Hezbollah, backed by Syria and Iran, is killing and injuring innocent civilians in Lebanon. Rice says that Hezbollah is trying to protect its ?state-within-a-state.? Her statement was read at a State Department briefing Friday. In Lebanon Friday, Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized control of key parts of Beirut from Sunnis ...
Barack Obama smarter than a fifth grader?
2008-05-10 01:46:00
I guess Barack Obama will ease up on the old-geezer remarks about John McCain. Campaigning today in Oregon, Obama told a group of reporters that he is looking forward to becoming president of all 57 states. How’s that again? Last time I checked the flag, we only had 50 stars. But whom am I to argue ...
Bush/Clinton Dynasty? An oldie but a goodie!
2008-05-09 22:47:00
I posted this a while back but ya know, I think it?s worth repeating, and even though it appears that the Clinton part of this equation may be about to end, remember this, it ain’t over until it’s over, and the ‘fat lady’ hasn’t sung yet… Let?s do a comprehensive run down and possibility prediction, shall ...
UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies
2008-05-09 16:42:00
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar’s junta seized U.N. aid shipments headed for hungry and homeless survivors of last week’s devastating cyclone, prompting the world body to suspend further help on Friday. The U.N. said the aid included 38 tons of high-energy biscuits and arrived in Myanmar on Friday on two flights from Bangladesh and the United ...
The First Commentary Contest Winner!
2008-05-09 13:53:00
Congrats to DJ Williams, our first ever commentary contest winner! It was a very close vote, but DJ pulled it out in the end.Second place goes to Steve Sensenig, with:"The gospel according to Van Gogh"Third place goes to Poke with:"Sadly, the flame war between the Christian Otologist Federation (COF) and the League of Christian Dentists (LCD) will never end."Congrats to all three excellent entries, and to everyone who participated!DJ: Email me with your mailing address, you win a copy of the Crummy Church Signs book!Also, here's an award badge you can post on your blog:I'll have a new commentary contest Monday, but in the meantime here is some more crumminess:--------------------------------------------------------------"Pentecost Sunday/ Sermon/No Comma Momma/Happy Mother's Day"submitted by new contributor Trevor P.Well at least this church sign admits they're not going to bother with punctuation.On the other hand: Does anybody know what the &^%$ they're talking about??--...
Radical Muslim preacher Abu Qatada granted bail in Britain
2008-05-09 03:56:00
LONDON (AP) - A radical Muslim preacher accused of having close ties to al-Qaida was granted bail by a British immigration appeals commission Thursday. Abu Qatada, who was jailed in 2002 over accusations that he played a key role in raising money for extremist groups and provided spiritual advice to militants planning terror attacks, will ...
Crisis of honesty in the marketplace
2008-05-09 01:44:00
Our entire finance system relies on trust, particularly when we use fiat money. Not only is the gov’t printing more money, diluting the worth of the existing pile, it then compounds the sin by handing it out freely to the parties most responsible for the debacle and the most likely to use the money they ...
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