I find America impotent when I read stories like this. Illegal immigrants marching in broad daylight, and our country does nothing. Are laws supposed to be the laws? What are the consequence for breaking laws? Are laws optional for legal residents, too? Houston May Day rally for illegal immigration
Category: News
Sometimes I read the news and just feel obligated to tell somebody about it. Humor me.
Town Celebrates Christmas Without Any Christianity
The town of Dundee has decided to celebrate Christmas, but is removing any reference to Christmas or Christianity. Christmas lights are now Winter Night Lights. Then there's this - And, instead of the traditional nativity story, the festival will feature a solar-powered disco, a continental market, a circus and a fairy on stilts. Oh good. … Continue reading Town Celebrates Christmas Without Any Christianity
The Solution to Illegal Immigration and Healthcare
Problem: Should illegal immigrants get free healthcare? Obama's solution: Just make them all legal. There, all fixed now. President Obama said this week that his health care plan won't cover illegal immigrants, but argued that's all the more reason to legalize them and ensure they eventually do get coverage.
45% Of Doctors Would Consider Quitting If Congress Passes Health Care Overhaul
I was at the Post Office yesterday to pick up a certified letter. I was there for a little over an hour; there were 40 people in line, 2 clerks helping, and 1 supervisor watching both clerks. All I could think of is that I don't want my appointment with a doctor to golike this. … Continue reading 45% Of Doctors Would Consider Quitting If Congress Passes Health Care Overhaul
California’s Nightmare Will Kill Obamanomics
Kevin Hassett's article is funny and sad. Sad becuse it's true; funny because of his observations. Sample of funny: The federal picture is so bleak because the Obama administration is the most fiscally irresponsible in the history of the U.S. I would imagine that he would be the intergalactic champion as well, if we could … Continue reading California’s Nightmare Will Kill Obamanomics
Woman Saved by Firefighters
A heroic story that will bring tears to your eyes. Swiss firefighters save a woman who said her television was on fire. ZURICH (AP) — It must rank among the easiest fires ever to put out. Zurich authorities say police and firefighters were called to the house of an elderly woman early Thursday after she … Continue reading Woman Saved by Firefighters
Stimulating Toads
Image via WikipediaA plague of frogs is coming, funded by the US Government: the Wyoming Toad Recovery Program. I'm hoping for a Locusts Recovery Program next.
Condom Conundrum
Liberal conundrum: US Agency for International Development has distributed 10 billion US-made condoms around the world. To save money, they can switch to Chinese-made condoms. They're less than half the price. But that will eliminate jobs in Alabama. Should the US government insert a "buy American" provision back into the stimulus bill, even though it's … Continue reading Condom Conundrum
Something Besides Obama
Ok, "B" asked me to talk about something besides the political landscape. I'll try, but somehow just saying I'm not talking about it makes me want to talk about it. There are a lot of topics that are a possibility. There's the Study that sexually explicit lyrics lead to teen sex. I'm actually encouraged so … Continue reading Something Besides Obama
Mascots Under Attack
Image via WikipediaFirst, there was Beat Mor Chiken. The Chick-Fil-A cow was mugged. Then, McGruff the Crime Dog, savagely beaten by a Metro bus driver. Was that all? Rats, no it isn't. Chuck-E-Cheese was curdled. If you are a big fuzzy lovable mascot, be afraid. Be vewy, vewy afwaid. The citizenry has had enough of … Continue reading Mascots Under Attack
Roadside Hero
There are still men in America. I live on North Street. You know how I get here everyday? I walk. Yep, that's five miles round-trip. But there's no sense in whining about that. What am I supposed to do; not go to work because I have too far to walk? I'm a man, and I … Continue reading Roadside Hero
Tea Party
And so the veil of deceit lifts. The news media, so eager to proclaim Obama as the messiah during the election cycle, now turns on him and begins to devour him. What changed? In one sense, nothing. Obama's promises of socialist changes are progressing. Universal health care, nationalization of manufacturers and banking, imposition of union … Continue reading Tea Party
How to Gain the Christmas Spirit
The best way to give wings to the Christmas Spirit is to give gifts to people who need them. My wife and I exchanged few gifts this year, opting instead to give to charities instead. Instead of giving somebody a trinket they didn't need, we'd ask them what their favorite charity was. Then we'd give … Continue reading How to Gain the Christmas Spirit
How to Kill the Christmas Spirit
The message of Christmas is simple: God loved us, so He sent His son to us. We're celebrating His birthday. Ways to celebrate this gift to us are many, and bring peace and joy to us, knowing that God loves us. We can spend time with those we love. We can spend time with those … Continue reading How to Kill the Christmas Spirit
Congress Gives Themselves a Raise
Because they gave away billions... no wait, over a trillion dollars of taxpayer's money... ... because in order to approve %750 billion of it, they had to add $150 billion in pork... ... because they pressured banks to lend money to people to buy houses they couldn't afford... ... because the same people like Barney … Continue reading Congress Gives Themselves a Raise
I Believe Too
God bless Joellen Murphy for her ministry. Joellen Murphy is putting together a campaign to counter atheist messages at Christmastime. Atheists in the nation's capitol have been campaigning to get Americans to doubt God's existence this Christmas, but one Christian woman is standing up against their efforts. Joellen Murphy had been praying for a chance … Continue reading I Believe Too
Executive Kill Orders
Obama's first executive orders are about to gives us a hint what the next four years will be like. Presidents long have used executive orders to impose policy and set priorities. One of Bush's first acts was to reinstate full abortion restrictions on U.S. overseas aid. The restrictions were first ordered by President Reagan and … Continue reading Executive Kill Orders
The Loss of Conservatism
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeIf the major news media has succeeded today in discouraging conservatives from voting, the trifecta will be complete - Legislative, Executive, and Media. The blame for such a loss can be spread to many people. Let's start at the top. I like President Bush, and I threw my entire support … Continue reading The Loss of Conservatism
The Scariest Part of Tuesday's Election
It can be summed up in this little quote: Democrats are looking ahead to expanded power. New New Deal. Unfettered ability to impose government oversight, appoint activist judges, raise taxes, and spend whatever they want on whatever they want. I am so not looking forward to the next 4 years.
Red Sex, Blue Sex
From The New Yorker, Social liberals in the country’s “blue states†tend to support sex education and are not particularly troubled by the idea that many teen-agers have sex before marriage, but would regard a teen-age daughter’s pregnancy as devastating news. And the social conservatives in “red states†generally advocate abstinence-only education and denounce sex … Continue reading Red Sex, Blue Sex
Bailouts and Earmarks
As we all know by now, Congress failed to pass the Bailout Bill on Monday for $700 billion (a number, apparently, the US Treasury just made up). If they pass it, they saddle taxpayers with the debt and socialize the banking system. If they don't pass it, they tell us civilization will end as we … Continue reading Bailouts and Earmarks
US Government Restricts Free Speech and Expression of Religion
The "separation of church and state," such as it is, should keep the government from imposing a religion upon the people of this country. But regulations that squelch the speech of pastors? Can the US Government tell pastors what they can and cannot talk about? There is no law that I'm aware of that restricts … Continue reading US Government Restricts Free Speech and Expression of Religion
Mortgage Meltdown
Image via WikipediaI had been thinking this, but hadn't seen anybody writing about it. Sub-prime mortgages have led to a financial crisis. The blame for sub-prime mortgages generally get laid on the greed of the mortgage bankers, but is that all there is to it? Twenty years ago I remember the push to get banks … Continue reading Mortgage Meltdown
Folks Haven't Been Reading Their Bible
Fruitcake Interpretation of the Bible
Go get'em, James Dobson. Obama had some very liberal interpretations of what the bible says, and simultaneously tried to minimize Christian influence in politics *and* say that all religious discussions are welcome. James is firing back against what he called a "fruitcake interpetation of the bible." I love that phrase. News sources come from here … Continue reading Fruitcake Interpretation of the Bible
FAA Strands Thousands of Passengers
You've probably read that American Airlines cancelled thousands of flights. I blame the government for a combination of ineptitude and heavyhandedness. From what I can tell, inspections of Southwest Airlines and others like American Airlines were light. Things were allowed to be "good enough." The some FAA official was criticized. Southwest Airlines had to cancel … Continue reading FAA Strands Thousands of Passengers
Whatever They Believe is Fine with Me
I read an article on USAToday this week, Am I Raising Atheist Children? The gist of the story is that parents that are atheist and teach their children no religion are not teaching them to be atheist, but merely allowing them to choose for themselves. I never describe our family as "an atheist family" (I … Continue reading Whatever They Believe is Fine with Me
What to Do if Starbucks Closes?
If Starbucks was closed, I certainly wouldn't stand outside the locked doors and complain about it. Luong is a regular at the Starbucks at Westheimer and Post Oak Boulevard, and employees had warned him about the closure. But 45 minutes after they locked the doors, he still was shivering outside, hanging out with a dozen … Continue reading What to Do if Starbucks Closes?
Binge Drinking Elephants
Just for the record, Paris Hilton has not admitted to helping binge drinking elephants in India. CORRECTIVE: Paris Hilton Story Nov 13 07:44 PM US/Eastern GAUHATI, India (AP) - In a Nov. 13 story, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that Paris Hilton was praised by conservationists for highlighting the problem of binge-drinking elephants in northeastern … Continue reading Binge Drinking Elephants
Praying for Rain
I first saw the news yesterday that governor of Georgia was going to lead a prayer for rain. I only briefly glanced over it; if I thought of it at all, it was to remark to myself that it's probably only a photo op to appease his votors, or if he's sincere, a passing wonder … Continue reading Praying for Rain
Sham Acupuncture
Something I read today I thought was very interesting - western medicine doesn't work as well as fake non-medicine, at least for lower back pain. A study found that fake acupuncture worked nearly as well as real acupuncture, and both of those were nearly twice as effective as western medicine. In the largest experiment on … Continue reading Sham Acupuncture
Name One Thing the Government Does Well
Name one thing the US Government does exceptionally well. Pass legislation? Pork barrel politics, anyone? Hurricane Katrina recovery? Issue passports in time for your vacation? Assess property values? Public schooling? Social Security? IRS? Oversee accounting irregularities like Enron? Prosecute O.J Simpson and keep him in jail? Border security? Then why oh why would anybody possibly … Continue reading Name One Thing the Government Does Well
Not Academic; Please Run and Panic
Sometimes I just get amused at news stories. The one in the New York Times was obviously written by a journalist who doesn't understand the words he's using. The article, Earth Might Survive Sun’s Explosion, begins - What happens to planets when their stars age and die? That’s not an academic question. About five billion … Continue reading Not Academic; Please Run and Panic
Yet Another Illegal Alien Coming Across the Border
And his name is Humberto.
Michael Vick: Where is Jesus?
Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback, has been all over the news recently. Indicted for dog-fighting, his friends turning witness against him, loss of his quarterback position and the millions of dollars in signing bonuses and advertising deals, Michael Vick has certainly learned a hard and probably one-way lesson. And given the atrocious stories about … Continue reading Michael Vick: Where is Jesus?
10,000 Christians a Day
Via Michelle Malkin via Weasel Zippers (no, really, that's the name of their website) (and links from National Catholic Reporter and Asia Times, there are 111 million Chinese Christians, and every day there are 10,000 more. By 2050, China will be the third largest Christian nation behine the United States and Brazil. Ten thousand Chinese … Continue reading 10,000 Christians a Day
More Coffee Benefits
More good news for coffee drinkers... I think. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day helped protect older women against some age-related memory decline, French researchers said on Monday, giving women more reason to love the world's most popular stimulant. Men did not enjoy the same benefit, they said. "The … Continue reading More Coffee Benefits
McNair Deserves to Own a Winner
From the Houston Chronicle this morning - McNair has revealed much of himself in five trying seasons. Even in the worst of times, he never blamed anyone else, never lashed out at the press, never fired anyone in a fit of anger. Patience? He has a warehouse of it. He has been a gracious winner … Continue reading McNair Deserves to Own a Winner
Ave Maria
It's good to see somebody putting their money and their life where their faith is. I learned something about Dominos Pizza today: The founder, Tom Monaghan, is a faithful Catholic. He's used his fortune to found the town of Ave Maria, Florida. What makes Ave Maria so special is that it's designed for Christians. Tom's … Continue reading Ave Maria
Muslims Kill Korean Christian
Taliban fundamentalists kill an unarmed Korean Christian. Please pray for the other 22 Christians still held captive, 18 of whom are women. Reuters identifies them as "church volunteers" killed by "Taliban." Michelle Malking correctly identifies them by their religion. Westerners like to obscure the religion because it's uncomfortable, but the radlical Islamists have no qualms … Continue reading Muslims Kill Korean Christian
America's 50 Most Influential Churches
The Church Report has released America's 50 Most Influential Churches survey. Hey, my church, Second Baptist, is #24. Interesting that Ed Young's son's church made #3. And I listen to MP3 sermons from McLean Bible Church which comes in at #49. Saddleback Church is the second most influential; I'll vouch for that. Between his "Purpose … Continue reading America's 50 Most Influential Churches
Smoothly
I'm sure some companies still believe they can bamboozle the public by putting out a news release. If it shows up in the newspaper, it must be true, right? Take a look at this story. Comcast says the switch from Time Warner is going "smoothly.". "It's all gone very smoothly," [spokesman Ray] Purser said. "I … Continue reading Smoothly
Wrong Turn
At some point, I'm sure he had to realize he was lost. Cocaine-addled driver destroys entire cornfield on run from police Last updated at 09:29am on 26th June 2007 A driver who was high on cocaine destroyed an entire cornfield in an attempt to escape from the police. Four police cars were destroyed before the … Continue reading Wrong Turn
Paris Hilton Finds God
Paris Hilton finds God. Or so she claims. I first saw this story popping up over a week ago when Paris Hilton made a show of carrying a bible. That doesn't impress me. All that shows me is that she can carry a 1.5 lbs book. But now she's openly confessing her faith. My attennae … Continue reading Paris Hilton Finds God
Olympic Logo for 2012
This is what happens when you let children play with scissors. 😛 The logo for the 2012 Olympics in London has been unveiled, and it looks like this: Click on the image for more wonderful hideousness. It sort of looks like an incomplete jigsaw puzzle, missing a couple of pieces, that has Pepto-Bismol spilled on … Continue reading Olympic Logo for 2012
Free Country! Come and Get It! (ding ding ding)
My country doesn't understand me. Whether you're a liberal or a conservative, this bill should make you suspicious. It was negotiated behind closed doors for 3 months by George Bush and Ted Kennedy. Regardless of your political viewpoint, I know you don't agree with both of those guys. Nobody can. The Senate is poised to … Continue reading Free Country! Come and Get It! (ding ding ding)
Sign of the Cross
Disclaimer: I am not God. Any judgemental statements are purely a result of my own hypocritical sinful nature. I know not who goes to heaven save me for the grace of God. That said, I'm looking for some sort of explanation. Why do... um... (heathens? Lite-Christians? Words fail.) wear a cross around their neck? Is … Continue reading Sign of the Cross
Bits and Pieces
The news isn't interesting yet again today. Republicans admire the Democrat's desire to surrender. I don't disagree that the Iraq war must end eventually, I just don't think Congress should be dictating it. But I'm alone on that point, I think. Tammy Faye Bakker is preparing to die, but aren't we all. I don't spend … Continue reading Bits and Pieces
Book of Judges
I don't see how this passes for news. A Houston Chronicle reporter doesn't like bible studies going on in the courthouse. Just before 12:30 p.m. almost every Tuesday, Judge James Squier leaves his 312th Court and heads upstairs to the seventh floor of the Harris County Family Law Center. There, in an associate judge's chamber, … Continue reading Book of Judges
Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
What exactly is morality? And who gets to define it? For me, I know the answer; morals come from the Most High God and are written in the Good Book. I have no qualms about labeling something society does as immoral. Just because "everybody does it" doesn't mean it's right. The Vatican spoke out yesterday … Continue reading Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
Great Moments in Parenting
Alec Baldwin to his daughter: click to hear. Alec Baldwin clearly needs parental coaching, and of course, we should be here to help. What encouraging, loving words do you think Alec should have used instead of "thoughless little pig?"
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide ban on a controversial abortion procedure Wednesday, handing abortion opponents the long-awaited victory they expected from a more conservative bench. The 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in … Continue reading Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Virginia Tech Today
We'll be inundated over the next several days with stories of the shootings today at Virginia Tech, but I'd like to ask everyone to keep all those hurt by today's rampage in your prayers. The students, the teachers, the adminstrators, the police, and most especially those who lost their lives in today's shootings. President Bush … Continue reading Virginia Tech Today
The Tomb That Isn't
I mentioned earlier that the secular marketing campaign before every Easter tries to derail the faith in the resurrection of Jesus. This year, it was a blockbuster-style "documentary" that the remains of Jesus had been found in a tomb. Pay no attention to all those archaeologists that debunked this claim years ago, this time it's … Continue reading The Tomb That Isn't
Christian Terrorists and Public Education
What's my gripe with public education? Besides the fact they seem to be devolving into a giant secular babysitting service, it's public money - my money - being used to teach young people values that oppose my values. I don't mind being opposed, really. I *do* mind being taxed to fund my opposition. The latest … Continue reading Christian Terrorists and Public Education
Danger! Danger! Danger!
Chemical Accident. Floods. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Volcano eruption! And that's just today. The Havaria Information Service's Alertmap shows you were all today's disasters are, a full description, and a Google Earth Map so you can zoom in close for details.
Apology for Slavery
The Texas legislature is considering legislation to apologize for slavery. AUSTIN — Two Houston lawmakers are leading an effort to build consensus for a formal apology and acknowledgment of slavery in Texas history, as part of a movement among Southern states considering official expressions of regret. I want to make it clear that I personally … Continue reading Apology for Slavery
Hate Speech
What qualifies as "hate speech" in the 9th Circus Court of Appeals? A ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has concluded that municipal employers have the right to censor the words "natural family," "marriage" and "family values" because that is hate speech and could scare workers. This isn't the same country I … Continue reading Hate Speech
Why So Quick to Believe?
It's amazing. When I talk to people that don't know Christ, some of them don't even believe He lived. Or they except tripe like Da Vinci Code as truth of a coverup. But let some big shot director shoot a movie about 27 year news, they immediately believe that. Why are the falsehoods so easy … Continue reading Why So Quick to Believe?
Border Skirmish
Does this ring hollow to you? Mexican authorities are complaining there are US Citizens that crossed over into Mexico illegally. Legislators say workers and equipment building a section of the barrier have gone 10 metres (yards) into Mexico. Mexican legislators said they had photographs and video, taken on Monday, of the workers and heavy-duty construction … Continue reading Border Skirmish
Tornado Warning
This is on the front page of the Houston Chronicle this morning: Thousands could die if a giant tornado ever hits Houston Well, sure. Thousands could also die if Houston was hit by a giant meteor, destroyed by a natural gas explosion, or overrun by mutant man-eating fungus. Why is this front-page news? Have they … Continue reading Tornado Warning
I Need a Shower
I was at the gym last night, working on the treadmill. My usual habit is to listen to stuff on my iPod Shuffle, a mix of Country & Western, 70's Rock, 90's Folk Music, Spike Jones, Contemporary Christian, A Capella African Christian, Jazz, and sermons. Ok, so there's no real coherent theme there. In front … Continue reading I Need a Shower
Astronaut Spaced Out
What fascinates me about this case is that I like to think astronauts are well-trained, disciplined, logical. Donning a wig, trench coat, and diapers in order to mug someone doesn't fit my perception of how an astronaut should behave. NASA astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak was charged with attempting to kidnap another woman, and that just … Continue reading Astronaut Spaced Out
Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
It's all over the news today. Groundhog Day, 2007. Punxsutawney Phil fails to see his shadow. I think that's sad - not only is he a failure - he failed to see his shadow this morning - but the whole world knows it. It's plastered all over the news. Can't we give the little fuzzy … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
In Michigan, the Legislature probably did not intend for adultery to fall under the sexual crime laws, but the Michigan Supreme Courts say the way the laws are written, adultery could lead to life in prison: In a ruling sure to make philandering spouses squirm, Michigan's second-highest court says that anyone involved in an extramarital … Continue reading Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
Holiday Culture Wars
Beliefnet has setup a "Holiday Culture Wars Blog" that makes for some interesting reading. From a Christian perspective, they've highlighted television shows with sexually-explicit lyrics set to Christmas music, obscene art that is "rife with Christmas-themed debauchery," and how Christmas has become so secularized to the point where atheists "unhesitatingly wish everyone a Merry Christmas." … Continue reading Holiday Culture Wars
Christ is Missing
A manger scene without baby Jesus? ST. ALBANS, W.Va. - Christ is missing from Christmas in this small town. The community's holiday display has a manger with shepherds, a guiding star, camels and a palm tree, but no baby Jesus, Mary or Joseph. The parks superintendent said Jesus was left out because of concerns about … Continue reading Christ is Missing
Oh, boy. You could see this coming….
More bad news from the schoolyard bullies. It seems that you may live (briefly) to see the nuclear powers of the caliphate turned loose upon the world. More here. What's the best way to deal with bullies? (sigh).......Perhaps Israel will save us. Some link this new nuclear drive from muslim states to the apparent inaction … Continue reading Oh, boy. You could see this coming….
Border Security
I don't know how one could make it any more obvious that better border security is needed. A Republican congressional candidate decided to make a point by smuggling a elephant and a six piece mariachi band across the Rio Grande river. A Pennsylvania congressional candidate and former reality-TV star used an elephant and a six-piece … Continue reading Border Security
Spinach E Coli
This is where e coli in spinach is coming from. The water the spinach was washed in contained polliwogs and these became fresh new frogs, right in the packages. So if you’re looking for salad fixins with a little more “body,†then be sure and try this brand.
Forced Conversion
I've been troubled by the recent story of the two journalists who were forced by their Palestinian kidnappers to accept Islam as a condition of their release. I'm not linking their story or names because I don't know certain details about their experience, but it does make me question. In Revelations 13:16-18, it says: He … Continue reading Forced Conversion
What Is Your Opinion?
Has it really been a week since I posted? I think the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel is a mistake. I think Pat Buchanan's new book that western civilization is inflammatory but has a lot of truth. I think scientist that predicted a very active hurricane season ought to be brought to prime-time television, admit … Continue reading What Is Your Opinion?
Insanity
Link: Insanity. Apparently the Jews are not as crafty as they would have us believe. They can't even shoot down a simple rocket. Wait, a minute... my tin foil hat is slipping. Maybe,.....Maybe THATS EXACTLY what Israel wants us to believe. Those Jews are crafty indeed. CNN now accuses Israel of deliberately allowing their own … Continue reading Insanity
Boycott Ford
There are now 20+ pro-family groups boycotting Ford because of Ford's enthusiastic support of gay marriage. It looks like it's having an effect on Ford's bottom line: As the boycott of the Ford Motor Company picks up steam, the automaker continues to help finance homosexual organizations pushing same-sex "marriage." More than 20 pro-family groups are … Continue reading Boycott Ford
Super Size It
I last worked in the restaurant biz over 25 years ago as a waiter at Denny's, but I understand why restaurants SuperSize meals. Customers are going to take a fixed amount of time, roughly 1 hour, sitting in a seat. The restaurant is only so big, the best way to boost profits is to sell … Continue reading Super Size It
Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Spotlight today on the Colorado Rockies, and a thanks to USA Today for portraying Christianity in sports in a positive light. DENVER — No copies of Playboy or Penthouse are in the clubhouse of baseball's Colorado Rockies. There's not even a Maxim. The only reading materials are daily newspapers, sports and car magazines and the … Continue reading Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Government and Morals
Here's a discussion question for today (and totally unrelated to Boo Boo the chicken). Does government have the right to enforce morality? In Black Jack, Missouri, population 6800, a local ordinance says three people or more people may not live together in a single family home unless they are related by "blood, marriage or adoption". … Continue reading Government and Morals
Boo Boo the Chicken
This just in: Boo Boo the Chicken is dead. Please adjust your plans accordingly.
Frivolous Lawsuit Night
Heh. A baseball club is saluting frivolous lawsuits with a special event: ALTOONA- Inspired by a Los Angeles Angels fan who filed a lawsuit against the club because he did not receive a red nylon tote bag as part of the major league club's Mother’s Day promotion last May, the Altoona Curve have announced that … Continue reading Frivolous Lawsuit Night
Predicting Hurricanes
Predicting hurricanes has become much more accurate this year: 'Very active' hurricane season ahead (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:30:34 EDT ) Hurricane Center Predicts Calmer Season (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:18 EDT ) The hurricane season will either produce more or less hurricanes this year. Whew, I'm glad that's settled.
Border Placebo
Anything to get the American people off his back. I think years of liberals gnawing on Bush, I think they've finally eaten his backbone. Apparently Bush is going to propose some help for the Border Police by sending in the National Guard. Except the National Guard won't be able to actually do anything. And it's … Continue reading Border Placebo
Coffee is Good for You
Coffee is good for you. Coffee is loaded with anti-oxidants, reduces cardiovascular disease. It might also make you taller and better looking. The good news for coffee drinkers comes from a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and is based on a study of 27,000 older women, followed for 15 years. It found … Continue reading Coffee is Good for You
What the Enemy is Doing
Beheading Christian schoolgirls. Jakarta - Seven suspected Islamic terrorists have confessed to beheading three Christian schoolgirls on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, police said on Wednesday. The seven detained suspects confessed under questioning that they planned and carried out the October 29 beheadings in the Sulawesi town of Poso, police chief Lieutenant Colonel Rudi Sufahriadi told The … Continue reading What the Enemy is Doing
News That Irritates Me
There are too many topics to blog about so I got the "deer in the headlights" frozen stare going and didn't blog about any of them. Work has been busy, sun was in my eyes, blah blah blah. Here's stuff in the news that's irritating today: Houston Police assures illegal immigrants that they don't have … Continue reading News That Irritates Me
The Next Warning Label
Warning: Opening this carbonated beverage directly in your own face may cause eye irritation. Perhaps other helpful warnings such as "Do not submerse your head in this product," or "Do not pour a carbonated beverage into an electrical wall socket" should also be on the cans.
Mea Culpa
Let me get this straight - the West is to blame for this, and this? Ok. Enough. I have no more patience. Israel should push 'em all back to Jordan and let them deal with it...again. No wonder the other Arab countries don't fulfil their promises to pay these scoundrels.
Dating a Married Man
Think of all those poor women that won't be allowed to date a married man. No wonder John Claassen is suing. John Claassen alleges eHarmony is discriminating against him on the basis of his marital status. He and his wife of eight years separated last May, and he expects the divorce to be final within … Continue reading Dating a Married Man
Tolerance, San Francisco Style
Evangelical teens rally in S.F. More than 25,000 evangelical Christian youth landed Friday in San Francisco for a two-day rally at AT&T Park against "the virtue terrorism" of popular culture, and they were greeted by an official city condemnation and a clutch of protesters who said their event amounted to a "fascist mega-pep rally." "Battle … Continue reading Tolerance, San Francisco Style
Death to Afghan Christians
While the newly freed Afghanistan says they respct freedom of religion as long as that religion is Islam. Abdul Rahman converted to Christianity 16 years ago and is in jail facing the death penalty because of it. Michelle Malkin has full details here and here, including petition drives and embassy contacts to write to encourage … Continue reading Death to Afghan Christians
Do You Ever Shower?
If you ever shower, expect to be sued. Many people find the sound of running water soothing and peaceful. Not Marvin and Goldie Smith, who have sued their neighbor over her 5 a.m. baths. The couple, 83 and 78 respectively, live on the eighth floor of the Polo Club Condominiums near the Cherry Creek Shopping … Continue reading Do You Ever Shower?
Mainstream Media Sour Grapes
Amazing. The mainstream media criticized Dick Cheney for not releasing information on this weekend's shooting fast enough (even though it appears quick enough to me), then criticized him when the news was released to a local Texas newspaper instead of the gaggle of Washington reporters. Now they're critical of him because he chose to release … Continue reading Mainstream Media Sour Grapes
Put On a Happy Face
I don't think it's any surprise that Republicans are happier than Democrats, what with the "angry left" vitriol I read in the news. What is surprising to me that Republicans have been happier than Democrats by such a wide margin every year since the Pew Research Center started polling in 1972. Also no surprise: conservatives … Continue reading Put On a Happy Face
Not Blogging This
Ok, so Dick Cheney shot somebody. It was an accident. If he had shot John Edwards, then that would have been newsworthy, but he didn't. Update: I may have been premature. I'm always surprised at the tackiness of the extreme left.
This Keeps Me Up at Night, Too
Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries
Cartoon Violence Continues
I'm amazed at the violence from the Muslim world. I don't think they're convincing me they're not a violent religion. I certainly understand their anger. When Christians get upset, we write letters. Storming an embassy looking for infidels to kill? I don't recall Christians doing that. But for goodness sake, they're cartoons. There is hypocrasy … Continue reading Cartoon Violence Continues
Offending the Religious
NBC aired "The Book of Daniel" against the objections of Christian conservatives. Poorly written, appealing to few people, too controversial for advertisers, the "Book of Daniel" was dropped. European newspapers have published cartoons depicting Mohamed with a bomb for a turban. Muslims rioted, kidnapped Europeans, burned effigies. Both freedom of speech examples. Both examples of … Continue reading Offending the Religious
Only From the Mind of Minolta
I've owned Minolta cameras my whole life. Guess I need a new brand. Minolta is abandoning the camera market. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902.T) said on Thursday it would withdraw from the camera and color film businesses, marking the end to one of the best known brands in the photography world. … Continue reading Only From the Mind of Minolta
FTC says CAN-SPAM is Effective
The Federal Trade Commission says that the CAN-SPAM legislation passed in 2003 is effective at fighting spam. The Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that the CAN-SPAM Act has worked, and was effective in protecting consumers from unsolicited e-mail. The agency publicly released a report at a press conference in Washington that studied the effectiveness … Continue reading FTC says CAN-SPAM is Effective
Tookie
The founder of the Crips, one of the most bloody gangs in Los Angeles history, was executed last night. Stanley "Tookie" Williams' execution was protest by liberal media and actors, claiming "The state of California just killed an innocent man." Tookie's victims, shot dead 26 years ago, were unavailable for comment.
More "Christmas," Less "Holiday"
As some of you know, I'm boycotting "Winter Holiday" again this year. I'm not even sure what that holiday is, but I'm pretty sure it's some sort of pagan / atheist thing. Whatever it is, I want none of it. For me, it's Christmas. And for many, it's Christmas. Why is so terrible to acknowledge … Continue reading More "Christmas," Less "Holiday"
Chasing the Wind 
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