I wish I could say I was surprised. If I were a newspaper editor, I would pull my reporters from Beijing.
I've never agreed with all the people who say "the international community should should boycott the Beijing games,"--but I do think more thought should be given to selecting a host city...is anybody actually surprised this is happening?
Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Kotecki TV vs. MSNBC?
James Kotecki, of Politico.com and EmergencyCheese/PoliticoPlaybook on YouTube, is having a "feud," of sorts, with a couple on-air personalities from MSNBC. It seems as if the MSNBC folks made some comments and James...well...take a look at his hilarity from the past two episodes:
Being called "unoriginal" by somebody reading someone else's words off a teleprompter? Odd.
If it were up to me, I'd give James a 10. I hope they invite him onto their show!
Being called "unoriginal" by somebody reading someone else's words off a teleprompter? Odd.
If it were up to me, I'd give James a 10. I hope they invite him onto their show!
Monday, July 14, 2008
John McCain
I just came across this first-hand account of his time as a prisoner of war, first published in US News in 1973. Love him or hate him, John McCain is an American hero.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Scary news from Russia
Something tells me Vlad Putin is the kind of guy who would disable ratings/comments....
Talk about a contrast...you can't find a channel here in the US that goes more than an hour without making fun of the president!
Talk about a contrast...you can't find a channel here in the US that goes more than an hour without making fun of the president!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Allergic to wi-fi??
Is that even possible? Perhaps these people should call Hyde, Price and Scharks...
Monday, May 5, 2008
Terribly Sad...or Happy...
"A man has to stand for something." Talk about character. I can't tell if this story is more happy than sad, or vice versa. It's certainly thought-provoking.
The Terrorists Have Lost...
So last week, I caught a baseball game at the new Nationals Park in DC. My father was going with a friend, and I tagged along. It was my first visit to the new park. It seemed pretty nice.
As we entered the stadium, the stadium staff were handing out "bobbleheads." Not being someone who enjoys carrying things around, I passed on the bobblehead. However, I noticed that dozens upon dozens of yellow-clad event security staffers were monitoring the bobblehead-dispersing process. If anyone hesitated about taking a bobblehead, a member of the security staff (some appearing more tactful than others...) would inform them they couldn't take one, or take them out of their hands saying "you can't take bobbleheads once you pass this side of the table!"
Watching this unfold, I realized: the terrorists have lost.
If a terrorist threat truly existed on the stadium, would the ballpark have dozens of security staffers governing the bobblehead table? I'm no counter-terrorism expert, but I doubt it. Anyway, I took some comfort in this scene, and thought I would share. God bless America!
As we entered the stadium, the stadium staff were handing out "bobbleheads." Not being someone who enjoys carrying things around, I passed on the bobblehead. However, I noticed that dozens upon dozens of yellow-clad event security staffers were monitoring the bobblehead-dispersing process. If anyone hesitated about taking a bobblehead, a member of the security staff (some appearing more tactful than others...) would inform them they couldn't take one, or take them out of their hands saying "you can't take bobbleheads once you pass this side of the table!"
Watching this unfold, I realized: the terrorists have lost.
If a terrorist threat truly existed on the stadium, would the ballpark have dozens of security staffers governing the bobblehead table? I'm no counter-terrorism expert, but I doubt it. Anyway, I took some comfort in this scene, and thought I would share. God bless America!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
WHAT!?! Does this make any sense in the world???
Government officials take custody of a man's son...for what?? Three cheers for bureaucracy.
When I was younger (maybe 11 or 12), I used to like "Mystic" fruit drink, which came in a bottle. On a road trip, my mom went and bought what she thought was Mystic fruit drink (similar bottle and color). After having some, and reading the label, I realized it was an alcoholic cooler. So she told me to stop drinking it and I did. The situation worked out and--while it must be difficult for Michigan Child Services to comprehend--nobody had to be taken into custody!
When I was younger (maybe 11 or 12), I used to like "Mystic" fruit drink, which came in a bottle. On a road trip, my mom went and bought what she thought was Mystic fruit drink (similar bottle and color). After having some, and reading the label, I realized it was an alcoholic cooler. So she told me to stop drinking it and I did. The situation worked out and--while it must be difficult for Michigan Child Services to comprehend--nobody had to be taken into custody!
Interesting Article
Another example of how short-sighted the government can be. It probably sounded good to them at the time...now it seems the true effects of ethanol standards are playing out in the market.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tax Freedom Day!
Today is Tax Freedom Day! The Tax Foundation calculates that today is the day of the year we finally stop sending our income to the government, and begin to actually KEEP the money we earn!
Here's a song about it!
Here's a song about it!
Friday, April 4, 2008
The Pregnant Man
Just saw this article on the buzz surrounding "the pregnant man." Am I the only person in the world who doesn't get the hype??
So a lady has gender-altering procedure (hey, it's a free country!). The lady can still have a kid but is now, for legal purposes, a man. The lady/man has a kid. Media goes crazy with stories of how a man has a kid. MASS HYSTERIA ENSUES!!!
My favorite part of the article is how Yahoo searches for "oregon pregnant man" have increased 461% in recent weeks, begging the question--who was searching for that before??
I don't have documented proof, but I'd estimate that 100% of babies delivered in the history of the world were delivered by women (with the exception of Dateline's Chris Hanson, who is a high-tech robot from the planet "Awesome"). So, a quick note to the media: if something's giving birth to kids, it probably has a uterus.
So a lady has gender-altering procedure (hey, it's a free country!). The lady can still have a kid but is now, for legal purposes, a man. The lady/man has a kid. Media goes crazy with stories of how a man has a kid. MASS HYSTERIA ENSUES!!!
My favorite part of the article is how Yahoo searches for "oregon pregnant man" have increased 461% in recent weeks, begging the question--who was searching for that before??
I don't have documented proof, but I'd estimate that 100% of babies delivered in the history of the world were delivered by women (with the exception of Dateline's Chris Hanson, who is a high-tech robot from the planet "Awesome"). So, a quick note to the media: if something's giving birth to kids, it probably has a uterus.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Rate Your Cop?
I'm a fan of consumer feedback and customer reviews. One of my favorite websites is Yelp.com, which is home to a spectacular community of restaurant, business and other reviews.
It seems now there is a site where you can rate your...police officer? Check out this video about this new site. My favorite quote:
"Officers who are rated face unfair maligning without any opportunity to defend themselves." Law enforcement is a noble profession, but...welcome to the internet! The information revolution will leave no stone unturned. User ratings have evolved past a simple "star" rating. Now even REVIEWS are reviewed! People frown upon the useless. I think the "he gave me a speeding ticket, I hate him!" reviews will be rated accordingly.
It seems now there is a site where you can rate your...police officer? Check out this video about this new site. My favorite quote:
"Officers who are rated face unfair maligning without any opportunity to defend themselves." Law enforcement is a noble profession, but...welcome to the internet! The information revolution will leave no stone unturned. User ratings have evolved past a simple "star" rating. Now even REVIEWS are reviewed! People frown upon the useless. I think the "he gave me a speeding ticket, I hate him!" reviews will be rated accordingly.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Dumb Tax
Glad they got rid of it. My friend, who owns a service station, was telling me how the car repair business had witnessed a downturn since the new taxes went into effect. Sounds like a great idea.
And thanks to the legislature for looking out for us, by allowing some non-elected authority to levy taxes on us! You're doing great work.
Loved the driver fee idea, too.
And thanks to the legislature for looking out for us, by allowing some non-elected authority to levy taxes on us! You're doing great work.
Loved the driver fee idea, too.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Gotta Love Politics...
Who will Bill vote for???
Current Hillary Clinton ad:
Bill Clinton in 2004:
Who knows!
Current Hillary Clinton ad:
Bill Clinton in 2004:
Who knows!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Great Teacher...
Here's a news story on a teacher caught on tape calling her students "dumb."
As a student, I would run into some teachers who would express similar sentiments to me--granted, not as directly as this woman. I did have a few great teachers who believed in me, but I also had some who did not. It wasn't until I got to Wheeling Jesuit University when I realized "Hey! I'm not a COMPLETE moron!" Sadly, some students don't get such a great opportunity. I wonder where I'd be if nobody ever ended up believing in me.
If I were a betting man, I'd wager this kid turns out to be more successful than the angry woman calling her "dumb."
Also, if anybody reading this is a high school senior or junior still looking at applying to schools, give my alma mater WJU a look! It's one of the greatest places in the world.
As a student, I would run into some teachers who would express similar sentiments to me--granted, not as directly as this woman. I did have a few great teachers who believed in me, but I also had some who did not. It wasn't until I got to Wheeling Jesuit University when I realized "Hey! I'm not a COMPLETE moron!" Sadly, some students don't get such a great opportunity. I wonder where I'd be if nobody ever ended up believing in me.
If I were a betting man, I'd wager this kid turns out to be more successful than the angry woman calling her "dumb."
Also, if anybody reading this is a high school senior or junior still looking at applying to schools, give my alma mater WJU a look! It's one of the greatest places in the world.
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