Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voter's sympathies but never diverted his campaign, The Associated Press has learned.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
John Edwards Quits Presidential Race
Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voter's sympathies but never diverted his campaign, The Associated Press has learned.
Which businesses hold up well in a recession?
A reader wonders which businesses do well when the economy heads south.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Prediction: Fox News is in for a very rough 2008 !
This article from Media Matter analyzes the recent history of biased reporting and corporate blunders of Newscorp's memo-driven Fox News. It provides an itemized list of reasons why FoxNews will bomb in 2008- including their reckless and irrational pimping of their 9/11 comrade Rudolph Ghouliani, and their deliberate exclusion of Ron Paul.
Why I Switched from Clinton to Obama ?
Former President of Chicago NOW, Lorna Brett Howard, tells the story of why she switched from supporting Hillary Clinton to Obama.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Republicans Scared: "Obama is the Democrats' Reagan"
Here is a great article from a conservative Republican commentator on Beliefnet. This echoes what we Obama supporters have been saying for months. He thinks Obama will "win in a landslide" if he wins the Democratic nomination: "If I were a Republican, I'd be very, very afraid. Oh wait, I am a Republican. Dang. Lord have mercy."
Tax Tactics front page
End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.
Can Eli Manning Win Over Madison Ave.?
New York Giants QB stands to win more than a game on Super Bowl Sunday.
Randall Munroe of xkcd endorses Obama
"I want, for once, someone I can vote for not because I dislike the other candidate, but because I’m proud of mine. Obama is the real thing."
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
McCain Warns: "There Will Be Other Wars"
The remarks underscore a growing effort on McCain's behalf to keep the political discussion centered on foreign affairs (his strong suit) and not the economy (an admitted weakness). They also reflect a take of America's military policy that is heavily weighted towards combat.
"Tyson Foods Will Raise Prices Substantially"
"We have no other choice but to raise prices substantially," CEO Richard Bond said in a conference call. "We are raising prices because we can't absorb these costs. Despite concerns about the economy, people have to eat, and they will continue to eat protein." Tyson Foods Inc. reported Monday its quarterly profit fell 40% from a year ago
The Economist: The End Of Cheap Food
Rising food prices are a threat to many; they also present the world with an enormous opportunity
Monday, January 28, 2008
Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance?
Disney, Sprint among companies to offer health insurance for employees' pets.
McDonald's says to open 150 outlets in China in '09 (Reuters)
Reuters - McDonald's Corp , the world's
largest fast-food chain, plans to open 150 outlets in China in
2009, the company's top China executive said on Tuesday, as
competition heats up in the rapidly expanding market.
U.S. sales slowdown hits McDonald's (AP)
AP - McDonald's Corp. served notice Monday that sales at U.S. restaurants open at least a year were flat last month as consumers tightened their wallets, heightening concerns on Wall Street even as it reported fourth-quarter profits of $1.27 billion. Its stock fell sharply.
$3 ATM Fees? Banks Hike Price
Struggling financial instutions looking for more ways to raise profits.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
More Than Gossip, Britney Brings in Bucks
Portfolio magazine estimates Britney Spears brings in $120M to the U.S. economy.
Countrywide CEO to relinquish $37.5 mln in payments (Reuters)
Reuters - Mortgage lender Countrywide Financial
Corp said on Monday that Chief Executive Angelo Mozilo
would relinquish his rights to receive around $37.5 million in
severance and other payments related to the company's sale to
Bank of America Corp .
Watchdog: Congress causes biggest tax problem
End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.
Iraq veterans say that war crimes are encouraged by command.
"The killing of innocent civilians is policy," veteran Mike Blake said. "It's unit policy and it's Army policy. It's not official policy, but it's what's happens on the ground everyday. It's what unit commanders individually encourage." "These decisions are coming from the top down," veteran Matt Howard said.
Fund managers: Keep cool in volatile market
Stock markets are likely to remain volatile for some time dogged by persistent worries about a U.S. recession and the credit crunch, fund managers said on Wednesday, with Fidelity advising investors to keep their cool.
Why the Cult of Scientology Needs to be Abolished
A former member of the Cult of Scientology describes some of the insanity she endured beginning at the age of six.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
The naked truth about women in Russian politics
Heated debates in Russia's State Duma could be about to get even hotter. Among the brand new deputies to win seats are four female ex athletes who have a history of letting it all hang out - for the cameras. All eyes are now on the Duma, to see whether these beautiful ladies bring a new kind of passion to political discussions.
Inflation Monster Gobbling Consumer Pocketbooks Worldwide!
The CFR admits there is a problem now! "Worldwide, central banks face tightened credit and tumbling markets, but many remain just as concerned about sudden jumps in consumer prices. Australia announced January 23 that inflation has reached levels not seen in sixteen years (FT). The Aussies are hardly alone. Even ignoring statistical outliers --"
Rummy Resurfaces, Calls for U.S. Propaganda Agency
Now, the former defense secretary has a bigger vision: he is advocating a "21st century agency for global communications.There are multiple channels for information The Internet is there, pods are there, talk radio is there, e-mails are there. There are all kinds of opportunities. We need someone in the United States government, some entity,
Angry Employee Deletes All of Company's Data
Woman thinks she's about to be fired, goes into office over weekend and destroys past 7 years' worth of archives.
Friday, January 25, 2008
What the Fed's big rate cut means to you
If you’ve been investing for a while, you’ve lived through the '87 crash and the tech-stock collapse , but that doesn’t make this year’s plunge easy to stomach. So, what’s it mean to you ?
Will Senate Tinker With Stimulus Bill?
Stimulus bill could be delayed by fight to extend unemployment benefits.
What part will you play in the war on Scientology?
Digging, harassing phone calls, telling your friends, haxxoring? Other folks are working hard - Are you?
Kucinich Causes Congressional Fuss Announcing Impeachment
Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich caused a stink on the House of Representatives floor this morning during a speech where he announced he'll introduce articles of impeachment against President Bush on Monday, Jan. 28, the day Bush delivers his State of the Union speech.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Going bankrupt: The US's greatest threat
The neo-cons in the White House and the Pentagon outsmarted themselves. They failed even to address the problem of how to finance their schemes of imperialist wars and global domination. As a result, going into 2008, the U finds itself in the anomalous position of being unable to pay for its own elevated living standards or its wasteful, military
In uncertain times, invest in the long-term
While Wall Street debates whether the U.S. is headed for recession, investors don't have to wait for an answer — they can take steps to limit their risks.
Protecting investments from steep stock slides
There are ways to minimize losses in a stock market downturn, and you can even profit from one. But each technique, from stop-loss orders to short sales to “put” options, has drawbacks.
Home Sales See Largest Drop in 25 Years
For the first time since '68, median housing prices also declined for the year.
Car Wars: Toyota Could Oust No. 1 GM
U.S. automaker outsold Japanese rival worldwide by just 3,000 cars.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Israel Offered Peace Deal By 22-Nation Arab League
"The Arab world, by the Arab peace initiative, has crossed the Rubicon from hostility and has extended the hand of peace to Israel, and we await the Israelis picking up our hand and joining us in what inevitably will be beneficial for Israel and for the Arab world."
Airport Luxe: Terminals Spare No Expense
Virgin, British Airways fight for the sleekest, hippest terminal in London.
Amid Record Losses, Wall Street Awarded Itself $39 Billion
The five largest Wall Street banks doled out a record $39 billion in bonuses last year, after driving hundreds of thousands of families into foreclosure, causing a financial crisis affecting hundreds of millions, and pushing the US and world economies closer to recession, it appears Wall Street is rewarding itself for a job well done.
Where tax savings are: Detailing deductions
With the start of the new tax year, the hunt for tax-lowering deductions and credits is officially on. But new opportunities are scarcer this year.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Fed Cuts Rates 3/4% in Futile Attempt to Stave off Recession
"The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in an emergency move for the first time since 2001 after tumbling global stock markets and a jump in the U.S. unemployment threatened to push the economy into recession.The central bank lowered the benchmark overnight lending rate to 3.5 percent from 4.25 percent,"
Alternative minimum tax growth blocked
Congress acted in its final hours Wednesday to block growth of the alternative minimum tax, putting off an economic hardship affecting more than 20 million taxpayers.
Stock Markets Plunge Worldwide
Stocks fell sharply worldwide Monday following declines on Wall Street last week amid investor pessimism over the U.S. government's stimulus plan to prevent a recession.
Busted! Clinton's misleading NV caucus handbook
11:30 am: Deadline for standing in line to register to participate in the Caucus. Party rules say 12:00. In camparing candidates, notice how she misrepresents Edwards, Obama and Richardson to tear each other.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Bill Clinton has a dream during MLK speech
During an appearance at the Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem, the former president seemed to get a little sleepy.
FBI 'covers up' file of nuclear-secrets theft
THE FBI has been accused of covering up a key case file detailing evidence against corrupt government officials and their dealings with a network stealing nuclear secrets. The assertion follows allegations made in The Sunday Times two weeks ago by Sibel Edmonds, an FBI whistleblower, who worked on the agency’s investigation of the network.
Former JAG lawyer: Only America 'parses' torture
"When they go into a diplomatic meeting ... it's the first thing on the agenda," Swift said. "It starts to jeopardizes cooperation in intelligence gathering, police work, and ultimately potentially extradition and other issues."
Planning for Your Company's Future
Ensure that your company is headed in the right direction with these few steps.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Diebold disparities appear in NH recount
In Hillsborough County, Clinton gained 675 votes – a jump of more than 2 percent. The media isn’t reporting anything, or else claiming no problems were found. And the official Web page for the recount seems to be having ongoing technical difficulties. Hooray for democracy.
Is work too good to give up?
Insiders and the Hysteroidal Cycle
If the knowledge remains concentrated in the hands of the few, it has the same consequences as the concentration of money, resources, or business ownership in the hands of a few. It becomes a lever of power and oppression, not freedom and justice
Saturday, January 19, 2008
473 days of White House email missing
There are 16 days of no archived e-mails from Sept. 12, 2003, to May 23, 2005, for the office of Vice President Dick Cheney, according to Waxman's letter announcing the hearing. There are a dozen days of no archived e-mails for the White House Office inside the EOP, starting Dec. 17, 2003, and ending on Feb. 8, 2004, Waxman's letter added.
Rio Tinto CEO leaves door open to higher bid from BHP (Reuters)
Reuters - Rio Tinto Chief Executive Tom
Albanese on Sunday left the door open to a sweetened takeover
offer from BHP Billiton, but said Rio would be happy to grow on
its own if BHP walked away.
Bill Clinton - Experience Matters... except when I ran
Bill Clinton gets called out on his belief that Obama isnt experienced enough... oh wait, he said in 1992 experience doesn't matter.
Huckabee equates homosexuality with bestiality.
I think the radical view is to say that we’re going to change the definition of marriage so that it can mean two men, two women, a man and three women, a man and a child, a man and animal.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Olbermann slams O'Reilly for downplaying homeless veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that about 195,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. But this official statistic is not good enough for Bill O'Reilly, who recently mocked presidential candidate John Edwards for making it an issue in his campaign, saying, ""We're still looking for all the veterans sleeping under the bridges."
Bush Sees Stimulus Of Up To $150 Bil To Bolster Economy (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - President Bush on Friday called for a $140 billion to $150 billion stimulus package, saying the U.S. needs a "shot in the arm" to keep housing woes from spreading.
Answer Desk: Questions we didn’t get to in 2007
We get all kinds of business and financial questions at the Answer Desk. Here are some we didn’t get to in 2007. The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
10 Tips: New Year’s resolutions from readers
Are you wishing you could do a better job financially in 2008? If so, many msnbc.com readers took the time to send all sorts of practical, money-saving ideas.
So I Quit My Day Job - Holy Cow! I Took the Plunge
I thought you might be interested in hearing about my path to make this dream become realized. It won’t necessarily work for any other human being on this planet. Here are some of the stepping stones along my path to liberation
Michigan's Ominous Message for Hillary Clinton
Analysis of Hillary's inability to convincingly win a state where she had no opposition.
Bush Makes Private Oil Plea to Saudi King
After public rebuff by Saudis, Bush makes private royal appeal for more oil.
Fed's Economic Outlook: Bleak
The Federal Reserve is concerned as businesses and consumers hold back spending.
The Dirty Secrets of Joining a Gym
Don't get bamboozled while trying to fulfill a New Year's resolution.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Shareholders sue to stop Commerce Bancorp deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Two Commerce Bancorp
shareholders go to court on Thursday to try to block a
shareholder litigation settlement that is key to the bank's
$8.5 billion merger with Toronto-Dominion Bank .
Former GOP Congressman Indicted for *al Qaida* Fundraising
A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday as part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to an al-Qaida and Taliban supporter who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan.
Pentagon spokesman fabricated Iran boat incident
.....Bush Administration in 2006 alleges that the latest Pentagon encounter between Iranian ships and a Navy vessel was a deliberate fabrication.....
FTSE 100 reclaims 6,000 (FT.com)
FT.com - London equities rebounded from steep, intraday losses on Wednesday afternoon, as Wall Street indices provided a measure of support.
Boeing 787 Plagued by New Delays
Boeing delays 787 inaugural flight again; first delivery now pushed to 2009.
High Court Limits Stock Fraud Lawsuits
Securities case ruling set to impact massive lawsuit stemming from Enron scandal
MMA Heavyweights Heat Up
The UFC is becoming more popular than ever, and with the athletes becoming bigger and stronger, the heavyweight class is becoming the most exciting. However, with all this competition, it's hard to determine the true champion. I recently read "Sorting Out The UFC Heavyweight Division", it had a lot of good points, and is definitely worth a look.
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Cheerleading & Stretching
Cheerleading has been a passion of mine for quite some time now. I always loved to goto the games and be actively involved within the overall atmosphere. I really enjoyed being on the field or court, right next to the action and cheering my team on. It was an adrenaline rush, and it was a really good workout. And, just like any other sport, cheerleading doesn't happen overnight. You need to practice to get better. For me, flexability has always been a key element in how I perform. If I wasn't loose enough before a game, I wouldn't be performing to the best of my ability. Luckily, I found Stretching for Cheerleading, it's an article with people like me in mind. It has a stretching routine, but with a focus around cheerleading. It's short and sweet, enjoy!
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Ford: You're a pirates if you distribute pics of your car
"The folks at BMC (Black Mustang Club) automotive forum wanted to put together a calendar featuring members' cars, and print it through CafePress. Photos were submitted, the layout was set, and... CafePress notifies the site admin that pictures of Ford cars cannot be printed."...
Money tips for cash-strapped retirees
More and more retirees are struggling to make ends meet in their golden years, in large part because they’re being walloped by the effects of inflation.
We Own The World by Noam Chomsky
Just a little footnote. How many offensive nuclear armed missiles does the United States have? Well, it turns out to be 10,000. China may now have maybe 400, if you believe the hawks. That proves that they are trying to conquer the world.
Your 2008 Plan for Success
It's a new year, and 2008 can be the best year ever for you and your business.
New-Hampshire primaries scandal: independent probe. Video!
New Hampshire officials have agreed to do a manual recount. 80 per cent of the votes there were counted by machines, the remaining 20 per cent by hand. In the machine count, Hillary Clinton defeated Obama by about five per cent, but in the hand count the result was the opposite – Obama was the winner with the same margin.
McCain Moves Into Lead; Obama Gains on Clinton
The first contests of the 2008 presidential campaign have led to a dramatic shake-up in public opinion nationally, with Sen. John McCain now leading the Republican field and Sen. Barack Obama all but erasing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-overwhelming advantage among Democrats, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Taxpayers getting more privacy with new rule
The final rules issued by the IRS on Thursday require tax preparers to get informed consent before disclosing tax information to third parties or using it for non-return purposes.
IRS: You may have to wait for your tax refund
More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.
IRS may restrict tax-refund loans
The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it may restrict tax preparers such as H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from offering refund loans to customers to prevent fraud.
Late payments on consumer loans climb
Late payments on consumer loans, including those for autos, home improvement and certain home equity loans, have hit their highest point since the last U.S. recession.
Hyundai sees opportunity if U.S. economy weakens (Reuters)
Reuters - Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS), South
Korea's biggest automaker, expects to benefit from the
precarious state of the U.S. economy as more consumers look for
value propositions in their car purchase decisions, an
executive with Hyundai's North American arm said on Monday.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Draft Reinstatement Proposed by Congress in 2007
Romney's call for 100,000 more troops would make any future presentations of such a bill passable!"The Universal National Service Act of 2007 was introduced to the United States House of Representatives on January 10, 2007 by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.). It proposed the requirement that all residents in the United States aged between 18"
Bill Clinton on Obama: He might win. He is an impressive man
Bill Clinton said Friday that Barack Obama’s campaign was very impressive, and the Democratic presidential candidate “might win.”
Ford chairman pleased with plans to return to profit (Reuters)
Reuters - Ford Motor Co's Chairman Bill
Ford on Sunday said the automaker's plan to return its North
American operations to profitability in 2009 is "progressing
very well."
Your money is no good at the Taj Mahal
In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Cut from re-air! What Fox News doesn't want you too see.
Watch the Ron Paul response at the South Carolina debate which Fox News cut out during the re-broadcast.
Fox News - Media Control over election process
Good thing we still have PBS.... Fox News Corp... (more) Added: January 05, 2008 Good thing we still have PBS.... Fox News Corp - this may be the best explaination as to why Ron Paul was excluded from their debate, even after beating Rudy in Iowa and having 17 million more in campaign funds than Rudy... hummmmmm??? Oh ya Rudy is bud
Town may pay seniors to work off taxes
A New York town is pushing a program that would let seniors work part-time, for $7 an hour, to help pay off some of their property taxes.
As Diebold Goes, So Goes the Nation?
Today, the blogosphere is certifiably hopping with claims that Sen. Hillary Clinton received a boost in "Diebold Districts," or voting centers that utilized the machines. Some are claiming fraud, while others are breaking out the stats to show a clear Diebold Advantage for Clinton.
Fewer Shoppers Hit Malls This Christmas
While sales for this year's holiday season rose, less people visited malls.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Millions Lose Homes, Lender CEO Gets $88M
Mortgage giant Countrywide is at the center of subprime crisis.
Voices on Recording May Not Have Been From Iranian Speedboat
Just two days after the U.S. Navy released the eerie video of Iranian speedboats swarming around American warships, which featured a chilling threat in English, the Navy is saying that the voice on the tape could have come from the shore or from another ship.
Texas judge rules in favor of strip-club tax
A judge has denied a request from owners of nude entertainment clubs to temporarily block Texas' upcoming $5-per-person strip club fee from taking effect.
'Iron My Shirt' protesters were pro-Hillary plants
Nick Gemelli, born at least a decade after "iron my shirts" was an anti-women’s rights slogan, was later spotted with a Hillary for President sticker on his laptop's carrying case. Gonzales, the other "sexist," was later spotted wearing a Hillary For President button. The "sexist" outburst is partly credited with swaying women to Hillary in NH.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Congress Mulls Renewing Do-Not-Call List
The government debates renewing the do-not-call registry; 150 million on list.
Why Your Internet Job Search Isn't Working
How to steer clear of common errors and find that perfect job in 2008.
Oil Rising: How to Save at the Pump
Inflate your tires, empty your trunk, get oil changes regularly and other tips.
10 Tips front page
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
10 Tips: Fix credit-report errors
Have you ever been horrified to discover errors on your credit report? Such inaccuracies can and should strike fear into any conscientious consumer’s heart. Here are some helpful tips.6 Arrested For Hanging Anti-Bush Banners
Six youths were arrested Monday night in Jerusalem as they were hanging anti-Bush posters ahead of the American president's visit. The posters depict Bush, Olmert and Peres wearing Palestinian kaffiyehs, with a banner running "accomplices to terror".
Israel to brief Bush on options for Iran strike
Coincidence? As US reports Iranian ships provocation, Israeli security officials are to brief President George W Bush on their latest intelligence about Iran’s nuclear program - and how it could be destroyed - when he begins a tour of the Middle East in Jerusalem this week
2007: Safest Year to Fly Since 1963
Last year saw the least number of accidents in decades; 965 people died.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
video of Iranian small boats harrasing U.S. Warships
here's to the well trained Sailors who waited for the order to fire. It takes a hell of alot of self control to see a boat coming at your ship at a high rate of speed and not fire on him before he lets loose on you.
Crush Time in the City ... Grapes, That Is
Forget the vineyard vistas -- this new wine country is right down the street.
Mayhem and Madness in a Shot Glass
Absinthe spurred Van Gogh to remove ear; now liquor is in a store near you.
Chilling NYTimes Graphic: A Year in Iraq
"The chart, compiled from data provided by the American and Iraqi governments and news media organizations, gives information on the type and location of each attack responsible for the 2,592 recorded deaths among American and other coalition troops, Iraqi security forces and members of the peshmerga militias controlled by the Kurdish government.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Fox News focus groups never change [PIC]
All the major newspapers refused to print Wexler, Gutierrez, and Tammy Baldwin’s impeachment op-ed recently so it’s surprising to see The Washington Post finally allow an argument to be made for just that on their sacred pages: “Why I Believe Bush Must Go: Nixon Was Bad. These Guys Are Worse.” The Village elders will be most upset.
Smart ways to trim your year-end tax bill
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
GOP Doubts, Fears 'Post-Partisan' Obama
Exploiting a deep well of voter revulsion over partisan gridlock in Washington, Sen. Barack Obama is promising to do something that has not been done in modern U.S. politics: unite a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and independents behind an agenda of sweeping change.
North Carolina judge rules against Wal-Mart (Reuters)
Reuters - A North Carolina state judge ruled
against Wal-Mart Stores Inc in a tax shelter case where
the retailer paid itself rent and later counted that amount as
a tax deduction.
What $1 Million Buys in Homes Worldwide
From one-bedroom apartments to McMansions, tour real estate around the globe.
McCain: 100 years in Iraq
LA TIMES: http://tinyurl.com/2clmy9 The United States military could stay in Iraq for "maybe a hundred years" and that "would be fine with me," John McCain told two hundred or so people at a town hall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire, on Jan 3. And U.S. troops could be in Iraq for "a thousand years" or "a million years," as far as he was concerned.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Why I Believe Bush and Cheney Must be Impeached
Impeachment is unlikely, of course. But we must still urge Congress to act. Impeachment, quite simply, is the procedure written into the Constitution to deal with presidents who violate the Constitution and the laws of the land. This, I believe, is the rightful course for an America patriot.
Asian stocks routed on U.S. recession fears (Reuters)
low on Monday, extending a weak start to 2008, while the dollar
hovered near multi-week lows after weak U.S. jobs data
heightened fears of recession in the region's top export
market.
Bradley to endorse Obama for president
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Bill Bradley, a former presidential hopeful and senator, planned to endorse Barack Obama for president on Sunday, aides said.
Your gun, Mr. Bond? Careful! Remove It Sloooowly, Mr. Bond.
Who makes the guns used by real-world 007-ish agencies, villians and criminals, military forces, etc., etc., etc.?
Left-out territories earn place on quarter
After nearly 10 years of lobbying, a measure will extend the popular state quarter program to the nation's capital as well as five territories.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
John McCain: Let’s Stay In Iraq For “100 Years”!
Q: President Bush has talked about our staying in Iraq for 50 years — ” (cut off by McCain)McCain: “Make it a hundred.”
Answer Desk front page
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
O'Reilly Factor: Reason knocks out Neocon for Ron Paul
Nick Gillespie (Reason Magazine) defends Ron Paul's foreign policy without too much interruption by O'Reilly. Truly a great debate here.
Job growth skids to near halt (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. jobs growth skidded to a
near-halt in December and the unemployment rate hit a two-year
high, according to a government report on Friday that raised
recession fears and chances of more interest-rate cuts.
Intel Quits One Laptop Per Child Program
Citing disagreements, Intel's withdrawn support deals huge blow to program.
Friday, January 4, 2008
How to recover from holiday ‘debt hangover’
As the credit card bills start rolling in this month from the recent holiday season, many consumers are going to get that queasy feeling that they've overindulged.
How Children Are Abused in the Name of God
Children cannot benefit from the readily-available medical treatments that might save their lives, or at least mitigate their suffering. Because the tenets of their parents’ religious faiths mandate it, their ailments are treated by prayer rather than medical science. The results are tragic.
31 of the Best Careers for 2008
The careers listed at left offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction. Each career is profiled in two parts: an executive summary and a portrait of a typical day in the life.
Taxman giveth this holiday season
Just in time for Christmas, Oregon taxpayers have gotten some extra spending money from an unlikely Santa Claus: their state government.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Forget Weather, Airlines Cause Own Delays
Pilot shortages, long refuelings and mechanical breakdowns are root of delays.
China To Expand Lethal Injections
China is to expand the use of lethal injections to replace execution by shooting, a senior official has said.
School Inc. front page
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
U.S. retail sales rise 14 pct in post-holiday week (Reuters)
redeeming gift cards helped boost retail sales 14 percent for
the last full week of December, according to data released on
Wednesday.
November factory orders rise 1.5 percent (AP)
White House "More Aid Needed for Housing Market"
More steps by Congress and the Bush administration are likely needed to stabilize the imploding U.S. housing market, a senior White House official said on Tuesday, as more signs of distress appear.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
10 Tips: Happy returns after the holidays
Want to return an unwanted gift? If you attempt to return stuff this year, these tips can help you play the returns game successfully or decide in advance to avoid the game altogether.
Huckabee on Gays and women’s rights: it's not pretty
Huck digs himself a hole and keeps on digging. It's pretty clear that he is a sincere evangelical. But that is not necessarily a recommendation. Here he disputes the notion that being gay is a pre-disposition and also supports the idea that abortion is wrong because all human life (apparently, from conception on) is equally valuable.
Corporate Gift Giving
A Corporate Gift can be very special, as long as you don't totally drop the ball. I've seen some terrible gifts in my day, and most of them have come from my office mates. Take a look at this article I came across recently. Hopefully, this could clear up any taboos you've heard in the past about gift giving, especially corporate gift giving.
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Top Corporate Gifts
Buying a gift for your office mate or boss can prove quite difficult. Especially if you happen to avoid them on a regular basis. Not knowing anything about them hinders your gift buying ability tremendously. That's why it's important to have a backup plan, just in case you weren't aware that that bottle of jack you got them doesn't sit to well, as they are a recovering alcoholic. Therefore, you need to find a gift that could satisy eveyone. If you're looking for such a gift, read Top Corporate Gifts, and be well on your way to being your office mates best new friend.
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Rupert Murdoch backs Hillary Clinton
The billionaire media magnate Rupert Murdoch changed his nationality from Australian to American some two decades ago in order to further his aim of gobbling up US media for his global empire. In both countries, he projected an image of a super-patriot and nationalist.
Bush Gives Pocket Veto to Defense Bill -- Real or Not Real?
"Bush announced he would scuttle the bill with a 'pocket veto' . . . But that can happen only when Congress is not in session . . . And the Senate maintains it is in session because it has held brief . . . meetings every two or three days with only one senator present. The White House's view is that Congress has adjourned."
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