DaTech Guy notes bad timing for Hillary Clinton Monday - her MSNBC segment got overwhelmed by the death of Margaret Thatcher.
Suddenly instead of the phony accomplishments of Hillary Clinton (does she have actual accomplishments?) we are talking Thatcher.
Suddenly instead of propping up a woman whose power and “success” is based totally on pity we talk about a woman whose success is based on turning her country around.
RIP, Iron Lady.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Buy one and Bloomberg cries
Pizza Hut has a new pizza out - crazy cheese crust.
If you buy one, Mayor Bloomberg cries.
So does Michelle Obama.
We had one this weekend, and it's good.
A nice cheese pod at the end of your slice.If you buy one, Mayor Bloomberg cries.
So does Michelle Obama.
What could possibly go wrong?
Dealing with North Korea
Times are changing
Pat in Shreveport checks out the question of school libraries being necessary.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph looks at the future of cursive writing.
I tried asking the boys about this. They were busy on X-box and the computer.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph looks at the future of cursive writing.
I tried asking the boys about this. They were busy on X-box and the computer.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Power grab by the experts
The trouble with United Nations action is it always seems to benefit those proposing the action.
Poor people need access to economic growth.
Not so fast, if it means short-term environmental issues.
Who, you may ask, is responsible for identifying and enforcing those values? Why, the experts, of course. The power implications of planetary boundaries were spelled out explicitly by several of its leading advocates as follows:Ultimately, there will need to be an institution (or institutions) operating, with authority, above the level of individual countries to ensure that the planetary boundaries are respected. In effect, such an institution, acting on behalf of humanity as a whole, would be the ultimate arbiter of the myriad trade-offs that need to be managed as nations and groups of people jockey for economic and social advantage. It would, in essence, become the global referee on the planetary playing field.
Don't trust the experts who benefit when their rules become law.
Poor people need access to economic growth.
Not so fast, if it means short-term environmental issues.
Who, you may ask, is responsible for identifying and enforcing those values? Why, the experts, of course. The power implications of planetary boundaries were spelled out explicitly by several of its leading advocates as follows:Ultimately, there will need to be an institution (or institutions) operating, with authority, above the level of individual countries to ensure that the planetary boundaries are respected. In effect, such an institution, acting on behalf of humanity as a whole, would be the ultimate arbiter of the myriad trade-offs that need to be managed as nations and groups of people jockey for economic and social advantage. It would, in essence, become the global referee on the planetary playing field.
Don't trust the experts who benefit when their rules become law.
Faster please
While awaiting the Wednesday release of President Obama's budget, we get to hear him say the deficit is going down.
It's true that the yearly deficits are slightly down since 2009.
But overall, it's six trillion more in debt since the start of his term.
Touting several trillion in future savings in future years doesn't meet the challenge.
I'd like the current yearly deficits to go down more.
Faster please.
It's true that the yearly deficits are slightly down since 2009.
But overall, it's six trillion more in debt since the start of his term.
Touting several trillion in future savings in future years doesn't meet the challenge.
I'd like the current yearly deficits to go down more.
Faster please.
Facebook quote of the week
Just had the most horrible realization that my classes start back up on Monday... NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT...
Rutgers - blame the lawyers
Wyblog is among the New Jersey taxpayers who will be coughing up over a million dollars for resigned basketball coach Mike Rice.
For all the fussing, it's a simple situation.
A contract is a contract, regardless of how many knots the boys at Garden State Equality tie their panties into.
Last year when this incident first came to light the lawyers said not to fire him. They specified a series of remedial actions, which according to all accounts Rice fulfilled. Then a disgruntled former employee decided to inflame passions by releasing a heavily edited tape recording of some basketball practices.
The lawyers followed the rules, but it can't stand against a video.
For all the fussing, it's a simple situation.
A contract is a contract, regardless of how many knots the boys at Garden State Equality tie their panties into.
Last year when this incident first came to light the lawyers said not to fire him. They specified a series of remedial actions, which according to all accounts Rice fulfilled. Then a disgruntled former employee decided to inflame passions by releasing a heavily edited tape recording of some basketball practices.
The lawyers followed the rules, but it can't stand against a video.
Saturday song
Remember when Bruce Willis had hair?
Cybill Shepherd definitely had 80s hair in Moonlighting.
Cybill Shepherd definitely had 80s hair in Moonlighting.
Friday, April 5, 2013
The only answer is our answer
Mark Steyn expresses an opinion - while he still can.
The tolerance enforcers will not tolerate dissent; the diversity celebrators demand a ruthless homogeneity. Much of the progressive agenda – on marriage, immigration, and much else – involves not winning the argument but ruling any debate out of bounds. Perhaps, like Jeremy Irons, you don't have "strong feelings" on this or that, but, if you do, enjoy them while you can.
The tolerance enforcers will not tolerate dissent; the diversity celebrators demand a ruthless homogeneity. Much of the progressive agenda – on marriage, immigration, and much else – involves not winning the argument but ruling any debate out of bounds. Perhaps, like Jeremy Irons, you don't have "strong feelings" on this or that, but, if you do, enjoy them while you can.
Is winter finally over?
We had snow before Halloween.
April opened with sleet here and snow in southwest Virginia.
Is this it?
From meteorologist Chris Fisher
"Once we get this stuff out of here, there should be a warm up into the weekend and next week as we approach Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The long-range forecast stays pretty warm. This should be our last little bit of winter."
I've heard that before.
April opened with sleet here and snow in southwest Virginia.
Is this it?
From meteorologist Chris Fisher
"Once we get this stuff out of here, there should be a warm up into the weekend and next week as we approach Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The long-range forecast stays pretty warm. This should be our last little bit of winter."
I've heard that before.
Weekend watchdog
Now there are four - including a big Shocker.Wichita State continues its surprising run at the 75th NCAA championship this weekend in Atlanta. The school from the Missouri Valley Conference takes on top-seeded Louisville in Saturday's first semifinal at 6 p.m. on CBS.
The nightcap matches a pair of four-seeds - Syracuse and Michigan. The Orange won the title 10 years ago, while the Wolverines are in the Final Four for the first time since the Chris Webber timeout game of 1993.
The winners battle Monday at 9 p.m., and shortly before midnight one team will cut down the nets.
And "One Shining Moment" will play.
The women gather in New Orleans for their Final Four Sunday on ESPN. Louisville plays California in the first semifinal at 6:30 p.m., followed by the matchup of Big East top seeds - Notre Dame against Connecticut.
In the high school ranks, ESPN2 has the semifinals of the National High School Invitational Friday at 2:30 p.m. The winners meet Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN, while the girls' championship game will be Saturday at 11 a.m. on ESPN2.
ESPN starts its Friday doubleheader in Charlotte, with the Bobcats meeting the Heat at 8 p.m., before the Rockets face the Trail Blazers in the nightcap. The Heat travel to Philadelphia Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
ABC's Sunday doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. with the Knicks at Oklahoma City. The Lakers and Clippers battle at 3:30 p.m.
The Wizards play the Pacers on Comcast-plus Saturday at 7 p.m., then travel to Boston Sunday at 6 p.m. on Comcast.
The Nationals head to Cincinnati for the weekend, playing Friday on MASN2 before afternoon contests Saturday and Sunday on MASN.
The Orioles open the home slate Friday at 3 p.m. against the Twins. The series continues Saturday at 7 p.m. on MASN and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on MASN2.
The Fox Saturday afternoon slate begins at 4 p.m. with the choice of Cardinals-Giants, Angels at Rangers and Yankees taking on the Tigers. TBS offers the Yankees-Tigers Sunday afternoon, and ESPN2 shows the Angels against Rangers Sunday at 8 p.m.
In college baseball, Comcast has the ACC contest between Florida State and Miami Friday at 7:30 p.m. Virginia Tech travels to N.C. State Saturday at 1 p.m. and it's off to the SEC Sunday at 1 p.m. for Kentucky-LSU.
NASCAR heads to Martinsville, with coverage on Fox Sunday at 1 p.m. NBC Sports network has the Indy Car race in Alabama, with the flag dropping Sunday at 3 p.m.
Comcast has the Capitals' game with Florida Saturday at 7 p.m., then it's back home for the Lightning Sunday at 7 p.m. on Comcast-plus.
The Red Wings host the Blues Sunday at 12:30 on NBC, then the Devils take on the Sabres Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
NBC offers the Texas Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Family Circle Cup gets coverage on ESPN2, with the quarterfinals Friday at 1 p.m. The semifinals are Saturday at 1 p.m. and final Sunday at 1 p.m.
Real Salt Lake heads to Colorado Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network, while ESPN2 brings the Fire and Red Bulls Sunday at 5 p.m.
ESPN has college softball between Baylor and Oklahoma Sunday at 3 p.m.
It's the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby on NBC Sports network Saturday at 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Busy, busy, busy
The men's basketball team is in Atlanta.
The women are in New Orleans.
Who'll tax the rain?
Drudge Report linked the headline about a government taxing - rain.
Quite a surprise that it's my home county.
Thanks to the Maryland House of Delegates, they probably won't be alone for long.
The county needs to raise about $130 million over the next five years from the new stormwater fee to cover their state requirements on stormwater management.
The fee will continue to be assessed after five years, but the county can’t predict those costs until it learns what its requirements are to meet state permits on stormwater management, according to Jim Caldwell, county stormwater manager.
UPDATE: Part of Paco's assortment.
Quite a surprise that it's my home county.
Thanks to the Maryland House of Delegates, they probably won't be alone for long.
The county needs to raise about $130 million over the next five years from the new stormwater fee to cover their state requirements on stormwater management.
The fee will continue to be assessed after five years, but the county can’t predict those costs until it learns what its requirements are to meet state permits on stormwater management, according to Jim Caldwell, county stormwater manager.
UPDATE: Part of Paco's assortment.
The Junction boys could not be reached for comment
Amazing what a little video can do.
I never heard of Rutgers' Mike Rice until he pushed his way into the news.
It popped into the news the same week as former "Junction Boy" Jack Pardee died.
Comparing Bear Bryant in the heat or Mike Rice in the gym, Rice doesn't seem so bad.
But he's a losing coach.
With video of his actions released.
I never heard of Rutgers' Mike Rice until he pushed his way into the news.
It popped into the news the same week as former "Junction Boy" Jack Pardee died.
Comparing Bear Bryant in the heat or Mike Rice in the gym, Rice doesn't seem so bad.
But he's a losing coach.
With video of his actions released.
Cadillac medical care
Waynesboro's Cadillac dealership went bankrupt.
Augusta Health plans to buy the empty facility.
Obamacare wants to tax "cadillac" health insurance plans.
How many medical care done at a former Cadillac dealership?
Don't give them any ideas.
Augusta Health plans to buy the empty facility.
Obamacare wants to tax "cadillac" health insurance plans.
How many medical care done at a former Cadillac dealership?
Don't give them any ideas.
Democrats for Pedophiles
Shaun at Bearing Drift blasts the Democrats for picking this battle - Ken Cuccinelli appealing a decision involving a 47-year-old man soliciting a teenager.
It's easy to jump when you see headlines.
You need to think about the law, since that's what Cuccinelli does.
The question is, are the progs really this desperate to land a glove on Cuccinelli that they are willing to wrap their arms around pedophiles in order to find something to disagree with Cuccinelli on?
It's easy to jump when you see headlines.
You need to think about the law, since that's what Cuccinelli does.
The question is, are the progs really this desperate to land a glove on Cuccinelli that they are willing to wrap their arms around pedophiles in order to find something to disagree with Cuccinelli on?
Feel guilty yet?
George Will looks at the "white guilt" curriculum being offered at schools.
The developers of the idea have it pretty good.
They get the taxpayers to pay for their privilege.
Don't they feel guilty talking about that?
The developers of the idea have it pretty good.
They get the taxpayers to pay for their privilege.
Don't they feel guilty talking about that?
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Streamlined 61 pages
Mark Levin provided a link to the draft application we'll need to do with Obamacare.
It's 61 pages so far.
How many sections? 29.
With links and verbiage to come.
This is the streamlined version.
It's 61 pages so far.
How many sections? 29.
With links and verbiage to come.
This is the streamlined version.
They're coming back
Via Instapundit, the Wall Street Journal helps parents prepare for the college kids coming home.
You're not a teenager. You can pay something.
You're not a teenager. You can pay something.
Why gun control drew a blank
Jennifer Rubin lists 10 reasons that President Obama's gun control plans are going nowhere.
She saves the best for last.
10. There are a whole lot of law-abiding gun owners who don’t trust the government.
The last is perhaps the most important factor, too often ignored by the gun-averse media. The NRA succeeds because it has many, many members who feel strongly about the issue and see the ominous hands of government behind innocuous-sounding proposals (e.g. “background checks”). Just as liberals viscerally recoil from government regulation of marriage and abortion, conservatives do when it comes to guns.
She saves the best for last.
10. There are a whole lot of law-abiding gun owners who don’t trust the government.
The last is perhaps the most important factor, too often ignored by the gun-averse media. The NRA succeeds because it has many, many members who feel strongly about the issue and see the ominous hands of government behind innocuous-sounding proposals (e.g. “background checks”). Just as liberals viscerally recoil from government regulation of marriage and abortion, conservatives do when it comes to guns.
Send coach to North Korea
Today's first two stories - the angry Rutgers coach and the North Korea situation.
Let's combine them.
Send coach Mike Rice to talk with Kim Jong Un.
Maybe Rice can get through to them.
Let's combine them.
Send coach Mike Rice to talk with Kim Jong Un.
Maybe Rice can get through to them.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
You're not getting warmer
Rich Lowry looks at the trouble with global warming - the globe hasn't been warming the past 15 years.
We've heard for years we have to do something or temperatures will go out of control.
We haven't done what they said needed to be done - and temperatures remain in control.
btw, there's still snow left over from the March storms at the edge of a Waynesboro parking lot. The scaremongers didn't predict that.
We've heard for years we have to do something or temperatures will go out of control.
We haven't done what they said needed to be done - and temperatures remain in control.
btw, there's still snow left over from the March storms at the edge of a Waynesboro parking lot. The scaremongers didn't predict that.
Going to the Big Dance
You know the four teams going to Atlanta for the Final Four.The NCAA announced Monday the 10 referees who will be calling the games - including Mike Eades of Princeton, West Virginia.
Eades got his collegiate start doing games in the West Virginia Conference while I was covering games for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
This will be his first Final Four, and hopefully there's more in the future for him.
Today's Tied with me
Technorati has this blog tied with How to Make my Blog, which offers blogging tips.
They must be doing well to be tied with me and Marezilla today.
They must be doing well to be tied with me and Marezilla today.
Recycling update
Having a recycling center in Fishersville means I can drop off cans before work.
I got 45 cents a pound today, staying steady.
But the recycling center is building a new building for its operations. More recycling there in the future.
I got 45 cents a pound today, staying steady.
But the recycling center is building a new building for its operations. More recycling there in the future.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Big day in South Carolina
The Other McCain travels the South Carolina Lowcountry as Republicans prepare for Tuesday's runoff election for the First District congressional seat.
Vote Bostic.
Tell Mark Sanford to take a hike.
Vote Bostic.
Tell Mark Sanford to take a hike.
Rue the day of pay for play
The NCAA faces a looming threat - a lawsuit by former players seeking a share of their TV money.
It's lots of money - supporting multiple teams at each school that don't produce enough revenue to cost their costs.
More money to players in the big sports - many of whom are headed to the pros - will hurt the other men's programs. Since Title IX means you've got to continue supporting women's sports.
Might be the next higher education bubble.
It's lots of money - supporting multiple teams at each school that don't produce enough revenue to cost their costs.
More money to players in the big sports - many of whom are headed to the pros - will hurt the other men's programs. Since Title IX means you've got to continue supporting women's sports.
Might be the next higher education bubble.
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