It's mid-October, and there's a few open houses in the neighborhood this weekend.
But more houses have for sale signs out in front.
If your house doesn't sell now, you're going to have it a few more months.
The holidays are coming, then the winter. House sales don't crank up again until March or April.
One of the houses has a heart-shaped sign out front - "You'll love our new price."
The sellers probably didn't love putting it at that price.
And won't love keeping in on the market through the winter.
Such is life in the Obama economy of 2011.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Your 2011 World Series
The Rangers have earned their berth in the World Series again.
The Cardinals are one win away, but Milwaukee gets to host the final two games.
If the Brewers win, the World Series matchup is the former Seattle Pilots vs. the former Washington Senators.
Maybe Jim Bouton can throw out a first pitch.
The Cardinals are one win away, but Milwaukee gets to host the final two games.
If the Brewers win, the World Series matchup is the former Seattle Pilots vs. the former Washington Senators.
Maybe Jim Bouton can throw out a first pitch.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Hey, OWS guys
Nice to check back on a summer post.
It fits perfectly as an answer to the OccupyWallStreet crow.
The slogan for the top one percent
We're here
We're rich
Get used to it
Bitch
It fits perfectly as an answer to the OccupyWallStreet crow.
The slogan for the top one percent
We're here
We're rich
Get used to it
Bitch
We are the 9-9-9 percent
Herman Cain supporters.
We are the 9-9-9 percent.
DaTech Guy asked callers to talk their candidate this morning on the radio. I caught part of the first hour, when the Other McCain called in to boost Cain.
Cain knows small business from his time at Burger King and Godfather's Pizza. Businesses with low profit margin and low margin for error. And lots of competition in the food business.
As far as I know, neither Burger King nor Godfathers have used argula lettuce anywhere, anytime.
We are the 9-9-9 percent.
DaTech Guy asked callers to talk their candidate this morning on the radio. I caught part of the first hour, when the Other McCain called in to boost Cain.
Cain knows small business from his time at Burger King and Godfather's Pizza. Businesses with low profit margin and low margin for error. And lots of competition in the food business.
As far as I know, neither Burger King nor Godfathers have used argula lettuce anywhere, anytime.
Mr. Top One Percent
Instapundit links a great photo.
Remember, whatever happens in November 2012, President Obama will retire with a full government pension by the age of 55.
Remember, whatever happens in November 2012, President Obama will retire with a full government pension by the age of 55.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Deficit spending
Jon Huntsman continues teaching the class "How to spend lots of money and get nothing for it."
Jon Huntsman’s presidential campaign is verging on broke after burning through more than $4 million since the former Utah governor entered the race for the Republican nomination in June.
Will he learn his lesson?
Jon Huntsman’s presidential campaign is verging on broke after burning through more than $4 million since the former Utah governor entered the race for the Republican nomination in June.
Will he learn his lesson?
Awesome in Fishersville
Fishersville's Expoland is getting ready to host a pay-per-view wrestling card Saturday night.
Wonder if I'll be able to hear them from here.
Wonder if I'll be able to hear them from here.
Footloose and fancy free
Julianne Hough stars. That sounds good.
UPDATE: Topping the roundup at Jake Finnegan.
Weekend watchdog
It's halfway through the NASCAR playoff run - time for the final night race of the year.
With Jimmie Johnson lurking in third place, the Sprint Cup racers will hit the track at Charlotte Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. Johnson's win at Kansas brought him within four points of leader Carl Edwards, keeping alive his shot at a sixth straight championship.
The Nationwide racers will hit the track Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
It's off to Las Vegas for the Indy Car racers, who end their season Sunday at 3 p.m. on ABC.
We will have our World Series teams in place by Monday at the latest. Friday, the Brewers and Cardinals battle in Game 5 from St. Louis. Game 6 will be Sunday in Milwaukee and Game 7, if necessary, Monday.
The American League series travels back to Texas Saturday for Game 6. FOX has coverage at 8 p.m., and then Game 7 if the Tigers post the victory.
A week after unbeaten teams took the NFL spotlight, struggling teams play in primetime this week. The 1-4 Vikings visit Chicago Sunday night on NBC, while the winless Dolphins battle the Jets on ESPN Monday night.
The Redskins come off their bye to face the Eagles at home on FOX at 1 p.m., followed by the Cowboys visit to New England. CBS in Washington shows the Ravens' game with the Texans at 4 p.m.
The college football weekend starts Thursday at 9 p.m. when Southern Cal takes on California on ESPN. Friday, it's more West Coast action with Hawaii meeting San Jose State.
Saturday, CBS offers top-ranked LSU at Tennessee at 3:30 p.m., while ABC shows either Oklahoma State at Texas or Ohio State-Illinois (ESPN has the game that's not over the air in your area).
The ACC network goes with Miami at North Carolina at 12:30 p.m.
ESPN starts the day in Michigan, with the Wolverines battling the Spartans at noon. ESPN2 also has the Big Ten at noon, as Indiana visits Wisconsin. ESPN2 has Alabama facing Mississippi at 6 p.m. followed by Oklahoma-Kansas. ESPN offers Florida at Auburn at 7 p.m. before heading west for Arizona State meeting Oregon.
FX has Baylor vs. Texas A&M - on the field, not in the court room - Saturday at noon.
Comcast starts the day in the CAA, with New Hampshire taking on William & Mary at noon. Then it's off to Conference USA, when South Florida plays SMU at 3:30 p.m.
MASN has a Big East doubleheader Saturday, starting with Louisville at Cincinnati at noon. South Florida visits Connecticut at 3:30 p.m.
Versus starts its day in the Ivy League at 3:30 p.m. - Pennsylvania at Columbia - before showing Stanford at Washington State at 7:30 p.m.
The Capitals host Ottawa Saturday at 7 p.m.
As the MLS season winds down, ESPN2 shows Real Salt Lake at Colorado Friday at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Chivas USA meets Los Angeles at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
With Jimmie Johnson lurking in third place, the Sprint Cup racers will hit the track at Charlotte Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. Johnson's win at Kansas brought him within four points of leader Carl Edwards, keeping alive his shot at a sixth straight championship.
The Nationwide racers will hit the track Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
It's off to Las Vegas for the Indy Car racers, who end their season Sunday at 3 p.m. on ABC.
We will have our World Series teams in place by Monday at the latest. Friday, the Brewers and Cardinals battle in Game 5 from St. Louis. Game 6 will be Sunday in Milwaukee and Game 7, if necessary, Monday.
The American League series travels back to Texas Saturday for Game 6. FOX has coverage at 8 p.m., and then Game 7 if the Tigers post the victory.
A week after unbeaten teams took the NFL spotlight, struggling teams play in primetime this week. The 1-4 Vikings visit Chicago Sunday night on NBC, while the winless Dolphins battle the Jets on ESPN Monday night.
The Redskins come off their bye to face the Eagles at home on FOX at 1 p.m., followed by the Cowboys visit to New England. CBS in Washington shows the Ravens' game with the Texans at 4 p.m.
The college football weekend starts Thursday at 9 p.m. when Southern Cal takes on California on ESPN. Friday, it's more West Coast action with Hawaii meeting San Jose State.
Saturday, CBS offers top-ranked LSU at Tennessee at 3:30 p.m., while ABC shows either Oklahoma State at Texas or Ohio State-Illinois (ESPN has the game that's not over the air in your area).
The ACC network goes with Miami at North Carolina at 12:30 p.m.
ESPN starts the day in Michigan, with the Wolverines battling the Spartans at noon. ESPN2 also has the Big Ten at noon, as Indiana visits Wisconsin. ESPN2 has Alabama facing Mississippi at 6 p.m. followed by Oklahoma-Kansas. ESPN offers Florida at Auburn at 7 p.m. before heading west for Arizona State meeting Oregon.
FX has Baylor vs. Texas A&M - on the field, not in the court room - Saturday at noon.
Comcast starts the day in the CAA, with New Hampshire taking on William & Mary at noon. Then it's off to Conference USA, when South Florida plays SMU at 3:30 p.m.
MASN has a Big East doubleheader Saturday, starting with Louisville at Cincinnati at noon. South Florida visits Connecticut at 3:30 p.m.
Versus starts its day in the Ivy League at 3:30 p.m. - Pennsylvania at Columbia - before showing Stanford at Washington State at 7:30 p.m.
The Capitals host Ottawa Saturday at 7 p.m.
As the MLS season winds down, ESPN2 shows Real Salt Lake at Colorado Friday at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Chivas USA meets Los Angeles at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
9-9-9 is fine-fine-fine
Rubio, Rubio, where for art thou Rubio?
The Other McCain has the latest on why Florida moved its primary into January - Sen. Rubio staffers with ties to the 2008 Romney campaign.
It's not like Florida needs more attention in January.
UPDATE: Linked in the coverage.
It's not like Florida needs more attention in January.
UPDATE: Linked in the coverage.
Fundraising fail
Professor Jacobson looks at the poor fundraising numbers for the Obama campaign.
The Obama email mentioned they had raised more in the quarter than the third quarter of 2007.
But back then, they were unknown underdogs.
And didn't have plans for a billion dollars raised in a campaign.
The Obama email mentioned they had raised more in the quarter than the third quarter of 2007.
But back then, they were unknown underdogs.
And didn't have plans for a billion dollars raised in a campaign.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Because or in spite of
Ace highlights President Obama's latest government push - people do well because of the help of government.
For many, we do good "in spite of" the government.
That's where the battle lies in 2012
Because
vs.
In spite of
For many, we do good "in spite of" the government.
That's where the battle lies in 2012
Because
vs.
In spite of
Honey, they shrunk my crowd
Nice job by Drudge, posting pictures of Obama events side by side.
The thrill is gone.
The thrill is gone.
Republican Avengers
Troglopundit links the trailer to the 2012 movie "The Avengers."
Will it be a good movie? Who knows.
But it's an interesting idea for a 2012 political theme.
The Republican heroes gathering together to fight a common enemy - President Obama.
We usually see them working solo, but bring their powers together and they can defeat any foe.
They may not get along - the trailer has Iron Man saying how he doesn't play well with others - but they realize they must work together for the common good.
Let's debate hard now, but in the summer it's time for the Avengers to join together on the road to victory.
Will it be a good movie? Who knows.
But it's an interesting idea for a 2012 political theme.
The Republican heroes gathering together to fight a common enemy - President Obama.
We usually see them working solo, but bring their powers together and they can defeat any foe.
They may not get along - the trailer has Iron Man saying how he doesn't play well with others - but they realize they must work together for the common good.
Let's debate hard now, but in the summer it's time for the Avengers to join together on the road to victory.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Live from da scene
The Republican gathering at Dartmouth drew DaTech Guy north to cover the festivities.
Down south, Pat is doing a live-blog.
Let the fun continue.
Down south, Pat is doing a live-blog.
Let the fun continue.
Parka yourself here
How long with the #OccupyWallStreet protests last?
Pundette sees that OccupyDC got a four-month extension on its permit to protest.
Four months - that's middle of February.
The coldest part of the year in D.C., and it's probably colder in Boston and New York.
How many people are going to stay when the temperatures dip below freezing - and stay there.
The protesters will be wishing for some global warming if they stay that long.
Pundette sees that OccupyDC got a four-month extension on its permit to protest.
Four months - that's middle of February.
The coldest part of the year in D.C., and it's probably colder in Boston and New York.
How many people are going to stay when the temperatures dip below freezing - and stay there.
The protesters will be wishing for some global warming if they stay that long.
Today's Tied with Me
This blog has a Technorati authority in football now, tied with OrangeandMaroonDaily.com.
If you like the Hokies, they have the stories for you.
If you like the Hokies, they have the stories for you.
How soon they forget
Staunton had its own Occupy event Monday.
It was a government holiday, after all.
I read the story and a name popped out - Eric Curren.
Yep, the guy who ran for House of Delegates in 2009 as a Democrat.
No mention of that in the story.
He mentions it on his website, but maybe that wasn't important enough to tell the reporter. Or make sure his first name was spelled right.
Maybe his campaign made so little of an impact, only I remembered his name from one election cycle ago.
It was a government holiday, after all.
I read the story and a name popped out - Eric Curren.
Yep, the guy who ran for House of Delegates in 2009 as a Democrat.
No mention of that in the story.
He mentions it on his website, but maybe that wasn't important enough to tell the reporter. Or make sure his first name was spelled right.
Maybe his campaign made so little of an impact, only I remembered his name from one election cycle ago.
Undefeated teams watch
The Packers and Lions both trailed early, and came back to win again.
Next week, both are home - Packers to the Rams and the Lions welcome the 49ers.
Their Thanksgiving Day matchup is getting closer.
Next week, both are home - Packers to the Rams and the Lions welcome the 49ers.
Their Thanksgiving Day matchup is getting closer.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Check out these rowdy friends
Even if Hank Williams Jr. won't be introducing Monday Night Football going forward, we can always look back. Check the 1990 promo, and see who you remember.
#OccupyLaneStadium
This #OccupyWallStreet continues to churn up interest and blog posts.
It's spreading to small cities like Roanoke.
It's time to take it to the next level.
College football.
Think about it.
It's not fair that some teams have success year after year while others struggle on the field.
Look at poor University of Virginia, watching neighboring Virginia Tech stay among the college football elite.
The Hokies have used roads paid by Virginia alums to recruit players away from the Cavaliers.
It's just not fair.
Virginia Tech got into the Atlantic Coast Conference thanks to its proximity to the University of Virginia. How do they show their appreciation? They beat the Cavaliers on the field year after year.
It's not fair.
With Frank Beamer taking the best players for himself, Virginia is left looking for scraps - hoping for six wins to go to a minor bowl.
It's not fair.
It's time for #OccupyLaneStadium. A protest against big football leaving the rest of us with nothing to cheer for Saturday afternoons.
I think the protests could spread. All across this nation, there are millions of college fans who sit by the wayside as the top one percent grab TV exposure, BCS bowls and the big bucks.
What are some other protest sites?
In early November, depending on the winner of the big game, you could have #OccupyDeathValley or #OccupyBryant-Denny.
Maybe #OccupyCampRandall, since people in Madison seem to love protesting.
Finally, something to try and get an Instalanche.
How about #OccupyNeylandStadium?
Nah. The Volunteers haven't been in the top one percent for years.
It's spreading to small cities like Roanoke.
It's time to take it to the next level.
College football.
Think about it.
It's not fair that some teams have success year after year while others struggle on the field.
Look at poor University of Virginia, watching neighboring Virginia Tech stay among the college football elite.
The Hokies have used roads paid by Virginia alums to recruit players away from the Cavaliers.
It's just not fair.
Virginia Tech got into the Atlantic Coast Conference thanks to its proximity to the University of Virginia. How do they show their appreciation? They beat the Cavaliers on the field year after year.
It's not fair.
With Frank Beamer taking the best players for himself, Virginia is left looking for scraps - hoping for six wins to go to a minor bowl.
It's not fair.
It's time for #OccupyLaneStadium. A protest against big football leaving the rest of us with nothing to cheer for Saturday afternoons.
I think the protests could spread. All across this nation, there are millions of college fans who sit by the wayside as the top one percent grab TV exposure, BCS bowls and the big bucks.
What are some other protest sites?
In early November, depending on the winner of the big game, you could have #OccupyDeathValley or #OccupyBryant-Denny.
Maybe #OccupyCampRandall, since people in Madison seem to love protesting.
Finally, something to try and get an Instalanche.
How about #OccupyNeylandStadium?
Nah. The Volunteers haven't been in the top one percent for years.
Occupy your mind with this
It's better for the rich to keep their money
than for the government to waste it
Solyndra
Fast and Furious
Fixing those will occupy plenty of your time.
than for the government to waste it
Solyndra
Fast and Furious
Fixing those will occupy plenty of your time.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Blogger in chief
Jonah Goldberg asks a simple question - where's the proof President Obama is a policy genius?
As he boils it down, Obama is considered a policy wonk because he likes policy - like Jonah likes movies.
Like bloggers like the topics they right about.
In the day, I wrote about baseball and knew plenty about the game - but don't put me in the dugout to run a team.
Maybe President Obama is a better commenter than president.
Couldn't be worse.
As he boils it down, Obama is considered a policy wonk because he likes policy - like Jonah likes movies.
Like bloggers like the topics they right about.
In the day, I wrote about baseball and knew plenty about the game - but don't put me in the dugout to run a team.
Maybe President Obama is a better commenter than president.
Couldn't be worse.
Spread the college endowment wealth
What's a major cause of complaints at Occupy Wall Street?
College debt.
Where's a big pool of money that could be used to help these people?
College endowments.
Who manages college endowments and makes money off their money?
Banks and investment firms.
If the OWS people want to hurt the banks, then all the colleges should liquidate their endowment funds.
Why save money for the future when people are hurting now?
Use the endowment money to cut current college tuitions.
Or give rebates to those who didn't find the jobs they wanted.
Cash out those endowment funds.
Stop hoarding it.
I'm sure college professors could get behind that.
When you're done, then we can talk about tax hikes or other possible solutions.
When you're done.
College debt.
Where's a big pool of money that could be used to help these people?
College endowments.
Who manages college endowments and makes money off their money?
Banks and investment firms.
If the OWS people want to hurt the banks, then all the colleges should liquidate their endowment funds.
Why save money for the future when people are hurting now?
Use the endowment money to cut current college tuitions.
Or give rebates to those who didn't find the jobs they wanted.
Cash out those endowment funds.
Stop hoarding it.
I'm sure college professors could get behind that.
When you're done, then we can talk about tax hikes or other possible solutions.
When you're done.
Fore! Hit his tip jar
This weekend, Tiger Woods is trying to earn his way back into elite status on the PGA tour.
Next weekend, a West Virginia golfer nearing 60 years old will try to keep his dream of tour golf alive.
John Ross will be raising money for an attempt to qualify for the Senior Tour at Bland County's Wolf Creek golf course - playing a tournament against local amateurs to pay expenses for traveling to the tournaments.
Ross has been all around the country pursuing his dream.
His fans can rattle his tip jar - from the putting green.
Next weekend, a West Virginia golfer nearing 60 years old will try to keep his dream of tour golf alive.
John Ross will be raising money for an attempt to qualify for the Senior Tour at Bland County's Wolf Creek golf course - playing a tournament against local amateurs to pay expenses for traveling to the tournaments.
Ross has been all around the country pursuing his dream.
His fans can rattle his tip jar - from the putting green.
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