The jackpot for the coming Powerball drawing is estimated at $310 million.
Will President Obama go out and buy a few more tickets?
Better than his other ideas to solve the deficit.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Abort this mandate
Ace runs the numbers on forcing all employers to provide abortion-related coverage for their health care.
By the way, you know what Plan B costs? $20-30 or cheaper.
In order to spare women the costs of having to shell out twenty bucks once or twice a year (and that would be a lot, wouldn't it?), Obama's determined to run roughshod over religious liberties.
And it's not even sparing them the costs, of course. Insurers do not have piles of magic free money. What they pay out must always be a fair amount less than what is paid into them via premiums.
Free magic money?
I think that's Obama is depending on to gain another term.
By the way, you know what Plan B costs? $20-30 or cheaper.
In order to spare women the costs of having to shell out twenty bucks once or twice a year (and that would be a lot, wouldn't it?), Obama's determined to run roughshod over religious liberties.
And it's not even sparing them the costs, of course. Insurers do not have piles of magic free money. What they pay out must always be a fair amount less than what is paid into them via premiums.
Free magic money?
I think that's Obama is depending on to gain another term.
Flurries in Fishersville
Still no snow days for Augusta County schools.
A few flurries gets us excited now.
And spring's coming. Wal-Mart is already putting garden stuff in the parking lot to entice shoppers.
Sorry, snowbirds.
A few flurries gets us excited now.
And spring's coming. Wal-Mart is already putting garden stuff in the parking lot to entice shoppers.
Sorry, snowbirds.
Santorum's trifecta
The Other McCain has the roundup on Rick Santorum's wins in Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota Tuesday.
Will it make a difference?
Would it have made a difference if Romney won all three?
Will it make a difference?
Would it have made a difference if Romney won all three?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Too soon
When you check Facebook, you can find something good - or something shocking.
This morning, the feed from a friend from South Carolina told sad news - the death of his 14-year-old son.
So sudden.
So sad.
R.I.P.
This morning, the feed from a friend from South Carolina told sad news - the death of his 14-year-old son.
So sudden.
So sad.
R.I.P.
Today's Tied with me
This blog has the same Technorati rank as Anomalous Material, which posts the trailer for the new SpiderMan movie.
Cool.
Cool.
Real Jersey jerks
Instapundit links a lengthy piece on the New Jersey Supreme Court - taking control of the state and driving it to bankruptcy.
The supreme court’s spending mandates have left taxpayers in Jersey groaning under the nation’s highest tax burden: more than 12 percent of income produced there goes to state and local taxes, according to the Washington-based Tax Foundation. Residents’ income taxes pay for court-ordered spending in far-off urban school systems, as well as for a state government that, thanks to the court, is untrammeled by constitutional limits on spending. Meanwhile, the property taxes that residents pay to finance their own school systems and local government must rise to pay for the court’s local housing schemes.
The supreme court’s spending mandates have left taxpayers in Jersey groaning under the nation’s highest tax burden: more than 12 percent of income produced there goes to state and local taxes, according to the Washington-based Tax Foundation. Residents’ income taxes pay for court-ordered spending in far-off urban school systems, as well as for a state government that, thanks to the court, is untrammeled by constitutional limits on spending. Meanwhile, the property taxes that residents pay to finance their own school systems and local government must rise to pay for the court’s local housing schemes.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thanks for the suggestion
When Blue Virginia says a blog post is "just an ungodly mishmash/mess of untruths, red herrings, and dark conspiracy theories," I know I'll enjoy it.
He can't stand Bacon Rebellion's post on global warming, so time for a closer look.
Bacon is sizzling, in a good way.
There are multiple, nested layers to the Global Warming (GW) debate, and I am not at all convinced that they lead ineluctably to Trenberth’s position in support of massive government intervention in the economy. Indeed, I suspect that the only people who are persuaded by that chain of reasoning are predisposed to be suspicious of free markets and inclined to favor big government, especially when greater government control puts like-minded people at the helm.
It's a simple post.Why does the solution to global warming mean what supporters have always wanted to do - increase government power.
What if lowering taxes helped the environment?
Why not focus on bringing the third world up to our standards instead of halting progress in the developed world?
Sorry Blue Virginia can't understand it.
They just need to think different.
He can't stand Bacon Rebellion's post on global warming, so time for a closer look.
Bacon is sizzling, in a good way.
There are multiple, nested layers to the Global Warming (GW) debate, and I am not at all convinced that they lead ineluctably to Trenberth’s position in support of massive government intervention in the economy. Indeed, I suspect that the only people who are persuaded by that chain of reasoning are predisposed to be suspicious of free markets and inclined to favor big government, especially when greater government control puts like-minded people at the helm.
It's a simple post.Why does the solution to global warming mean what supporters have always wanted to do - increase government power.
What if lowering taxes helped the environment?
Why not focus on bringing the third world up to our standards instead of halting progress in the developed world?
Sorry Blue Virginia can't understand it.
They just need to think different.
Occupy Charlottesville
An occupying force has invaded Charlottesville - media trucks to report on the George Huguely murder trial.
Wonder if they'll do more for the city than the fall's Occupy group.
Wonder if they'll do more for the city than the fall's Occupy group.
Is it Santorum time?
The Other McCain has been pushing Rick Santorum in recent weeks.
Is this the time for Santorum to shine?
March's Super Tuesday is approaching fast.
Is this the time for Santorum to shine?
March's Super Tuesday is approaching fast.
Looking forward to Sept. 6
On the first Thursday night of September, an NFL stadium will be the site of a big event.
President Obama's acceptance speech in Charlotte?
Nah.
Look north to the Meadowlands. With their victory, the New York Giants should host the NFL's Thursday night opener that night.
Obama?
Been there, heard it all before.
I'm looking forward to another NFL season.
President Obama's acceptance speech in Charlotte?
Nah.
Look north to the Meadowlands. With their victory, the New York Giants should host the NFL's Thursday night opener that night.
Obama?
Been there, heard it all before.
I'm looking forward to another NFL season.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Eli 2, Peyton 1
Congrats to the New York Giants for another Super Bowl win.
ESPN ran a good story on defensive lineman Justin Tuck, who befriended a teenager dying of cancer.
See you in the Meadowlands Sept. 6 for the 2012 season opener.
ESPN ran a good story on defensive lineman Justin Tuck, who befriended a teenager dying of cancer.
See you in the Meadowlands Sept. 6 for the 2012 season opener.
Numbers that tell Obama's future
Democrats celebrated lower unemployment in the U.S. in January.
But the numbers in Greece may have a bigger say for his November chances.
Lucas Papademos, the Greek premier, failed to make party leaders accept harsh terms in return for a second €130bn bail-out, pushing Athens closer to a disorderly default as early as next month.
But the numbers in Greece may have a bigger say for his November chances.
Lucas Papademos, the Greek premier, failed to make party leaders accept harsh terms in return for a second €130bn bail-out, pushing Athens closer to a disorderly default as early as next month.
"Don't let me down, Brady"
Who's Peyton Manning rooting for today?
TownieNews thinks it found the answer.
TownieNews thinks it found the answer.
"Why aren't they approving this one?"
Interesting link at Blue Virginia about tar sands pipelines.
Did you know there's a new pipeline from Canada to Wisconsin?
Neither did the Democratic senators contacted by National Journal.
Thus, we get the quote from Louisiana's Mary Landrieu.
Did you know there's a new pipeline from Canada to Wisconsin?
Neither did the Democratic senators contacted by National Journal.
Thus, we get the quote from Louisiana's Mary Landrieu.
“The same administration approved that one?” said Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., who also didn’t know that the Obama administration had backed the Enbridge project. “Then why aren’t they approving this one? I don’t know.”
Should the Obama administration be touting this pipeline support?
Or does it want the news kept quiet, to keep it's environmental allies happy?
Until after the election.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Clean the right way
While it's important to look for cleaner ways to run our economy, we ought to look at bringing the third world out of the stone age.
Via instapundit, news of a cleaner burning stove for the developing world.
Provide clean water and better ways to fuel their lives will make a bigger difference than spending much money to make negligible gains for the environment here in the United States.
Via instapundit, news of a cleaner burning stove for the developing world.
Provide clean water and better ways to fuel their lives will make a bigger difference than spending much money to make negligible gains for the environment here in the United States.
Komen and Wisconsin
DaTech Guy has some good posts about the Komen kerfuffle.
They are both battles in the looming war between those who's gotten rich from political power and the budget shortfalls of the future.
Hey whiner, how long are we going to have to carry your lazy butt?
In the good years, government granted their employees salaries and benefits to match the day - not looking to the future when those bills had to be paid.
Now it's not so good, and we have to tighten our belts. Some groups that had plenty of money in the past will have to do without. We will have to prioritize.
Obviously, those who are being cut will whine.
But those paying the bills will have to weigh the whine against their mission.
Last week on Facebook, some of my friends posted the picture urging drug tests for those getting government benefits.
Why? Are they against the poor?
No, they are hard working people trying of being discriminated against. If you can't get a job without a drug test, it's discrimination against you if others get government money without being checked.
You have drug tests in occupations to make sure people and those they meet on the job are safe. Shouldn't we care that those getting government benefits are safe?
When money is limited, it comes with more strings attached.
A tighter budget means you must focus on the basics and put aside excess spending.
Whining may have seemed to work for Planned Parenthood now. But it can't go on forever.
They are both battles in the looming war between those who's gotten rich from political power and the budget shortfalls of the future.
Hey whiner, how long are we going to have to carry your lazy butt?
In the good years, government granted their employees salaries and benefits to match the day - not looking to the future when those bills had to be paid.
Now it's not so good, and we have to tighten our belts. Some groups that had plenty of money in the past will have to do without. We will have to prioritize.
Obviously, those who are being cut will whine.
But those paying the bills will have to weigh the whine against their mission.
Last week on Facebook, some of my friends posted the picture urging drug tests for those getting government benefits.
Why? Are they against the poor?
No, they are hard working people trying of being discriminated against. If you can't get a job without a drug test, it's discrimination against you if others get government money without being checked.
You have drug tests in occupations to make sure people and those they meet on the job are safe. Shouldn't we care that those getting government benefits are safe?
When money is limited, it comes with more strings attached.
A tighter budget means you must focus on the basics and put aside excess spending.
Whining may have seemed to work for Planned Parenthood now. But it can't go on forever.
Facebook quote of the week
How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart?
When she starts her sentence with "A man once told me..."
When she starts her sentence with "A man once told me..."
Saturday song
Dustbury posted a piece about songs with great hooks - ones that catch your ear and won't let go. Al Stewart joins his list with "Year of the Cat."
Friday, February 3, 2012
Shredded to ribbons
Mark Steyn has his take on the Komen Foundation racing toward disaster.
After 72 hours being fitted for the liberals' cement overcoat and an honored place as the cornerstone of the Planned Parenthood Monument to Women's Choice, Komen attempted to chisel free and back into the good graces of the tolerant: As Nancy Brinker's statement groveled, "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives."
Congratulations! Planned Parenthood certainly raised Nancy's awareness. I wonder what color ribbon that comes with? Black and blue?
After 72 hours being fitted for the liberals' cement overcoat and an honored place as the cornerstone of the Planned Parenthood Monument to Women's Choice, Komen attempted to chisel free and back into the good graces of the tolerant: As Nancy Brinker's statement groveled, "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives."
Congratulations! Planned Parenthood certainly raised Nancy's awareness. I wonder what color ribbon that comes with? Black and blue?
Weekend watchdog - XLVI
The hype is almost over.
The menus are planned.
By the end of Sunday, one team will have won its fourth Super Bowl.
The big game - and big commercials - will be on NBC this year. The New England Patriots and New York Giants kickoff Super Bowl XLVI sometime after 6:30 p.m. - depending on the length of the performance of the Star Spangled Banner.
It's been 10 years since Tom Brady and the Patriots splashed onto the scene, edging the Rams in the final seconds. And it's been seven years since their last title - thanks to the Giants' win four years ago.
NBC also has a new event Saturday at 9 p.m. - NFL Honors dishes out many of the league's top awards.
The ACC network offers two choices Saturday at 1 p.m. - Virginia plays Florida State, while Wake Forest heads to North Carolina State.
Saturday on ESPN starts with Syracuse-St. John's at noon, then Ohio State plays Wisconsin. Maryland meets North Carolina at 4 p.m. before Kentucky faces South Carolina. The Game Day crew visits Missouri for the 9 p.m. game with Kansas.
Sunday at 2 p.m., Villanova takes on Pittsburgh.
Saturday brings six games on ESPN2, starting at noon with Detroit battling Butler from the Super Bowl city. Temple plays Rhode Island from the Atlantic 10, followed by Middle Tennessee State-Denver. Iowa State meets Oklahoma at 6 p.m., then Mississippi plays Alabama before Indiana State battles Wichita State.
CBS also has two games Saturday at 1 p.m. - Marquette vs. Notre Dame and Vanderbilt at Florida. Sunday at 1 p.m., Michigan faces Michigan State.
Virginia Tech meets Clemson Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on Comcast, and it's off to the PAC-12 at 11 p.m. for USC-Washington.
There's three Big East games on MASN Saturday, starting at noon with Seton Hall at Connecticut. Rutgers visits Louisville at 4 p.m., followed by DePaul-Cincinnati at 7 p.m. The Big South gets in the action at 2 p.m. with Charleston Southern facing Coastal Carolina.
West Virginia takes on Providence Sunday at noon.
Boise State hosts New Mexico on NBC Sports Network Saturday at 4 p.m.
The PGA tour heads to Phoenix Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. And don't forget to take out the trash.
The Capitals have their traditional Super Bowl afternoon game, facing Boston at 12:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Network. The day before, they are in Montreal at 2 p.m. on Comcast.
ESPN's Friday NBA doubleheader features the Knicks at Celtics in the opener at 8 p.m., followed by Lakers-Nuggets. Comcast shows the Wizards' game at Toronto Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday's contest with the Clippers at 7 p.m.
Cornell faces RPI Friday at 7:30 p.m. in college ice hockey on NBC Sports Network.
Virginia hosts North Carolina in women's basketball Saturday at noon on Comcast. ACC play continues Sunday at 1 p.m. with Wake Forest meeting Boston College, and at 4 p.m. Washington battles USC.
ESPN2 shows the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Sunday at 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Super Bowl rule 5
With Madonna doing the halftime show Sunday, why not remember this post from 2009? Unfortunately, the second photo disappeared down the internet memory hole. UPDATE: Part of Rule 5 Sunday, of course.
Smitty's excited
Smitty has a link to the CPAC schedule 2012.
I won't be able to attend this year, but maybe next - the first CPAC after the Obama debacle.
What's a more fun CPAC? One anticipating the end of Obama, or one celebrating the end?
I won't be able to attend this year, but maybe next - the first CPAC after the Obama debacle.
What's a more fun CPAC? One anticipating the end of Obama, or one celebrating the end?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Why he's called Mitt
How did Romney get the nickname "Mitt?"
Was it like this?
Momma Romney saying "Willard, if you say another stupid thing, I'm going to put a mitt in your mouth."
He must have said plenty of stupid things as a kid.
Was it like this?
Momma Romney saying "Willard, if you say another stupid thing, I'm going to put a mitt in your mouth."
He must have said plenty of stupid things as a kid.
Waaah. We want our money
So sad to see Planned Parenthood protesting the decision by Susan G. Komen Foundation to end their funding.
Maybe Planned Parenthood can hold its breath til it turns blue.
Hey, a new abortion procedure idea.
Nah, babies in the womb aren't that dumb to follow along with that advice.
Maybe Planned Parenthood can hold its breath til it turns blue.
Hey, a new abortion procedure idea.
Nah, babies in the womb aren't that dumb to follow along with that advice.
The fight continues
Romney won Florida big.
But there's more contests to go (except Virginia, it seems).
Let the debating continue.
But there's more contests to go (except Virginia, it seems).
Let the debating continue.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Take a day off
The Today Show made a big deal of the Matthew Broderick "Bueller" Super Bowl commercial.
I'm looking forward to VW's Star Wars surprise and the Doritos winner (Go Great Dane).
I'm looking forward to VW's Star Wars surprise and the Doritos winner (Go Great Dane).
Abortion and arrogance
Ace has a great post dissecting the Obama administation - and it's decision to limit religious freedom for those organizations that provide insurance for their employees.
It's more Obama my way or the high way.
Obama is a moralist, and an arrogant one. For all the talk of Christians being rigid moralists, the dirty little secret is that the left is far more rigidly, arrogantly moralistic, and it is cheerleaded by our cultural institutions (media, academia) rather than pushed back against, so its arrogance is encouraged.
Obama is pushing, very hard, a rigid moral system, and attempting to "shove it down the throats" of people who do not seek nor need his moral instruction.
The Anchoress tries to find the silver lining - uniting divided Catholics.
It's more Obama my way or the high way.
Obama is a moralist, and an arrogant one. For all the talk of Christians being rigid moralists, the dirty little secret is that the left is far more rigidly, arrogantly moralistic, and it is cheerleaded by our cultural institutions (media, academia) rather than pushed back against, so its arrogance is encouraged.
Obama is pushing, very hard, a rigid moral system, and attempting to "shove it down the throats" of people who do not seek nor need his moral instruction.
The Anchoress tries to find the silver lining - uniting divided Catholics.
Today's Tied with Me
In Technorati's U.S. Politics ranked, this blog is tied with 24th state. That Missouri-based blog has information on Rick Santorum becoming the first candidate to visit ahead of the looming primary.
The race goes one.
The race goes one.
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