I made a trip through Washington D.C. today with two lengthy bouts of stop-and-go traffic.
The inside loop was sluggish between I-270 and Georgia Avenue - for an accident the other direction.
Enough of the rubber-necking, people.
Accidents happen all the time there. Why slow down for this one and mess up the whole commute?
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Facebook quote of the week
Midnight madness sale at goodwill tonight. Place is packed. 50% off everything in the store. Got a great deal on underwear . You got to look close to see the stains.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Death of a carbon tax
Powerline enjoys the end of the carbon tax in Australia.
But finds a coal company that doesn't like the news.
Philip Hutchings, writing over at WattsUpWithThat, brings our attention to a detail that reveals how corrupt these carbon management schemes come to be—even ones that are as supposedly simple and straightforward as a carbon tax. Now, you’d think that energy companies, especially coal companies, in Australia would be ecstatic about throwing the carbon tax over the side. And while they probably are, would be believe the repeal of the carbon tax may actually reduce profits for at least one coal company?
They will survive.
And consumers will be happier.
But finds a coal company that doesn't like the news.
Philip Hutchings, writing over at WattsUpWithThat, brings our attention to a detail that reveals how corrupt these carbon management schemes come to be—even ones that are as supposedly simple and straightforward as a carbon tax. Now, you’d think that energy companies, especially coal companies, in Australia would be ecstatic about throwing the carbon tax over the side. And while they probably are, would be believe the repeal of the carbon tax may actually reduce profits for at least one coal company?
They will survive.
And consumers will be happier.
A pipeline to block
Could those opponents to the Keystone XL pipeline that a minute to protest this European pipeline?
A pipeline through the middle of the Black Sea.
Just so there's a route around Ukraine.
Protesting that might get Putin's attention.
A pipeline through the middle of the Black Sea.
Just so there's a route around Ukraine.
Protesting that might get Putin's attention.
Back to our regularly scheduled programming
Ed Driscoll notes how bad it looks for a paragraph on a plane crash to be added to President Obama's normal banter.
See, that’s the problem when the president is utterly dependent on his speech writers and teleprompter programmer that he’ll relentlessly stick to the script on such a grim news day, one in which 23 Americans were reported killed.
Meanwhile, with State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki also ignoring the disaster in the Ukraine while “briefing” the press today, Allahpundit speculates that goal by Mr. Obama and Psaki is to make the White House appear as if “They’re in control of the narrative, not the media — or at least they want to be. In reality, [Fox's Sheppard Smith] and Jennifer Griffin are laughing at them and going back to covering the crash. Baffling, but this is where we are with two and a half years to go.”
See, that’s the problem when the president is utterly dependent on his speech writers and teleprompter programmer that he’ll relentlessly stick to the script on such a grim news day, one in which 23 Americans were reported killed.
Meanwhile, with State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki also ignoring the disaster in the Ukraine while “briefing” the press today, Allahpundit speculates that goal by Mr. Obama and Psaki is to make the White House appear as if “They’re in control of the narrative, not the media — or at least they want to be. In reality, [Fox's Sheppard Smith] and Jennifer Griffin are laughing at them and going back to covering the crash. Baffling, but this is where we are with two and a half years to go.”
Weekend watchdog
We usually wonder if Tiger Woods is going to win at a major tournament.
This week, we'll be wondering if he'll make the cut.
After a three-under round Thursday, Woods tries for his elusive 15th major championship at the British Open this weekend on ESPN. The second round begins Friday at 4 p.m., with the third round at 7 a.m. Saturday. The final round gets underway Sunday at 6 a.m.
One of Woods' Open championships came at Royal Liverpool, site of this week's tournament. He missed the cut in his only action since surgery in March.
If you can't get enough Woods on the regular coverage, ESPN3 will follow his trip around the course for each day's action.
The Nationals start the second half of the season at home against Milwaukee on MASN. The Orioles kick off a West Coast swing with three games in Oakland on MASN2.
FoxSports1 offers a pair of games Saturday, with the Dodgers against Cardinals at 4 p.m. followed by Indians-Tigers. The Red Sox host the Royals on TBS Sunday at 1:35 p.m., and ESPN closes the weekend when the Cardinals face the Dodgers at 8 p.m.
The Sprint Cup series has the weekend off, but the Nationwide racers visit Chicago Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
NBC Sports network carries the IndyCar races in Toronto Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. The German Grand Prix will be on NBC Sports network Sunday at noon.
On two wheels, the Tour de France continues on NBC Sports network. There's stages Friday at 8 p.m., with Saturday's race starting at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.
Hamilton faces Calgary in CFL action Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
Missing soccer with the World Cup over? There's MLS play this weekend as D.C. United hosts Chivas USA on Comcast Sunday at 8 p.m. Sporting Kansas City takes on the Galaxy Saturday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 while Colorado meets Portland Friday at 11 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
In women's soccer, Portland plays Boston Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2. Liverpool has a friendly match against Preston North End Saturday at 9 a.m. on Comcast, and Seattle meets Tottenham Hotspur Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.
The best of the WNBA meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Dogging Bieber
If you don't like Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus, the Charleston River Dogs have an event for you.
The minor-league Charleston RiverDogs in Charleston, S.C., will try to recapture the magic with "Disco Demolition 2: You Better Belieb It." The event, to be held on Saturday, will feature the destruction of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus music and paraphernalia. The RiverDogs will play the Augusta GreenJackets, and the destruction will take place after the game, so there will be no Game 2 to forfeit.
UPDATE: Linked by Dustbury.
The minor-league Charleston RiverDogs in Charleston, S.C., will try to recapture the magic with "Disco Demolition 2: You Better Belieb It." The event, to be held on Saturday, will feature the destruction of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus music and paraphernalia. The RiverDogs will play the Augusta GreenJackets, and the destruction will take place after the game, so there will be no Game 2 to forfeit.
UPDATE: Linked by Dustbury.
Lowe's delivers
The New York Post has a feel-good story - employees fixing a wheelchair for a disabled vet.
Maybe the VA can learn a lesson.
Maybe the VA can learn a lesson.
Jet shot down; Palestinians hardest hit
It's great to be an American
The problem with the invasion of illegal immigrants heading into the southern United States is they are smart - they know it's great to be in the United States.
It should be great to be in Mexico, Honduras or other countries in Latin America.
If you think you can stay here, you come.
If following the rules is the only way to get here, you follow those rules.
It should be great to be in Mexico, Honduras or other countries in Latin America.
If you think you can stay here, you come.
If following the rules is the only way to get here, you follow those rules.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Stop hitting yourself
It's almost sad to watch Hamas hurt their own people in Gaza.
More than 200 Palestinians have been killed so far in the current round of fighting while the number of dead Israelis amounts to a grand total of one.
That’s almost certainly the reason Hamas rejected the Egypt-proposed cease-fire agreement. So far it has accomplished practically nothing. A small band of serial killers on the West Bank managed to murder more Israelis a couple of weeks ago than Hamas can manage with its entire missile arsenal now.
They have to give up soon. They must be running out of missiles for Israel to shoot down.
More than 200 Palestinians have been killed so far in the current round of fighting while the number of dead Israelis amounts to a grand total of one.
That’s almost certainly the reason Hamas rejected the Egypt-proposed cease-fire agreement. So far it has accomplished practically nothing. A small band of serial killers on the West Bank managed to murder more Israelis a couple of weeks ago than Hamas can manage with its entire missile arsenal now.
They have to give up soon. They must be running out of missiles for Israel to shoot down.
Not in my backyard
Maryland governor Martin O'Malley has been busted on housing the wave of young illegals.
Why is the federal government looking at conservative parts of Maryland?
Can't they find some room closer to their liberal friends?
Why is the federal government looking at conservative parts of Maryland?
Can't they find some room closer to their liberal friends?
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Me, myself and irate
Ron Fournier joins the word counters - how many times can President Obama use first-person singular in a speech.
Obama responded with finger-pointing and a blast of first-person pronouns. "So when folks say they're frustrated with Congress, let's be clear about what the problem is. I'm just telling the truth now. I don't have to run for office again." He added, "The best thing you can say about this Congress—the Republicans in Congress, and particularly the House of Representatives—the best you can say for them this year is that so far they have not shut down the government."
Even Democrats are starting to tire of their president sounding less like a leader than a kindergartener—whiny ("They don't do anything except block me and call me names"); petulant ("So sue me"); and self-absorbed ("I ... me … my").
Obama responded with finger-pointing and a blast of first-person pronouns. "So when folks say they're frustrated with Congress, let's be clear about what the problem is. I'm just telling the truth now. I don't have to run for office again." He added, "The best thing you can say about this Congress—the Republicans in Congress, and particularly the House of Representatives—the best you can say for them this year is that so far they have not shut down the government."
Even Democrats are starting to tire of their president sounding less like a leader than a kindergartener—whiny ("They don't do anything except block me and call me names"); petulant ("So sue me"); and self-absorbed ("I ... me … my").
I love rocky road
Work continues on the new connector road from U.S. 250 to Augusta Health and Mary Baldwin College's new health campus.
Staunton residents will have a quicker way to those facilities.
My left turns on Mule Academy Road going toward I-81 will be easier with that traffic going on the new road.
Staunton residents will have a quicker way to those facilities.
My left turns on Mule Academy Road going toward I-81 will be easier with that traffic going on the new road.
Tell us more about Benghazi
Information from the hearing on military action surrounding Benghazi has come out.
Lots of confusion in the fog of war.
And we still don't know where "blaming the video" came from.
Lots of confusion in the fog of war.
And we still don't know where "blaming the video" came from.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Hobby Lobby fix
Democrats are touting support for a "Hobby Lobby fix."
I didn't know they had store-brand birth control.
I didn't know they had store-brand birth control.
Will you watch the MLS?
All of you who watched World Cup 2014 - are you keeping up the soccer habit?
The Major League Soccer season continues - will that catch your eye?
or will you wait for World Cup 2018?
Maybe the women's World Cup next year.
Before you answer, remember NFL training camps open next week.
Yes, you are ready for some football.
The Major League Soccer season continues - will that catch your eye?
or will you wait for World Cup 2018?
Maybe the women's World Cup next year.
Before you answer, remember NFL training camps open next week.
Yes, you are ready for some football.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Living the beach life
During my beach vacation in June, someone else visited the Outer Banks - Scotty McCreery.
Looks like he had fun while there.
Looks like he had fun while there.
How Bill Gates got rich
Althouse linked to an interview with Bill Gates about his favorite business book.
It's one he borrowed from Warren Buffett in 1991.
And never returned.
Obviously, Bill Gates keeps a tight rein on his money - would it hurt to return the book and buy your own?
It's one he borrowed from Warren Buffett in 1991.
And never returned.
Obviously, Bill Gates keeps a tight rein on his money - would it hurt to return the book and buy your own?
Throw me the ball - I'm the owner
The San Francisco 49ers closed Candlestick Park Saturday with a flag football game.
Joe Montana threw the final TD pass - to owner Eddie DeBartolo.
Joe could get a better contract - if it wasn't 20 years after he left the team and retired.
Joe Montana threw the final TD pass - to owner Eddie DeBartolo.
Joe could get a better contract - if it wasn't 20 years after he left the team and retired.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Fishing for trouble
Don Surber comes to the defense of Rosie O'Donnell - against someone upset she went fishing for hammerhead shark.
I stood up for Rosie because this is another baldfaced attempt to silence people into submission and abeyance of whatever is the popular liberal whim of the day. Nothing will stop them. They have no decency. Step out of line and they will ruin you. We thought it was rhetoric until they went after Brenden Eich and cost him his job as CEO of Mozilla for a donation to Prop 8 -- which passed in the liberal land of Oz we call California.
You can defend an endangered species.
But having an opinion shouldn't be endangered.
I stood up for Rosie because this is another baldfaced attempt to silence people into submission and abeyance of whatever is the popular liberal whim of the day. Nothing will stop them. They have no decency. Step out of line and they will ruin you. We thought it was rhetoric until they went after Brenden Eich and cost him his job as CEO of Mozilla for a donation to Prop 8 -- which passed in the liberal land of Oz we call California.
You can defend an endangered species.
But having an opinion shouldn't be endangered.
Give us your hard workers
Ace of Spades offers a pair of stories of hard-working immigrants who have done well in the United States.
There's no problem with that.
I'll leave you with one final thought, from one racist hater to another. America is an ideal, not a location, not a people and certainly not a race. Fill my America with 320 million Osmas, chattering away in Spanish, and I'll be one happy gringo. Give me an America filled with 320 million blacks from Africa who eagerly chase the dream, and I'll live a long and full life, a speck of salt in a sea of pepper.
Give me Chinese folks with their godawful music, Indians dancing rings around my lame left footed ass or pale Scandinavians eating the soap. Give me people who see the unbelievably precious gift that is rule of law, who understand that they are responsible for their outcomes and who know hard work is not only it's own reward, but will reward them financially as well. In other words, give my racist, hating ass......Americans.
There's no problem with that.
I'll leave you with one final thought, from one racist hater to another. America is an ideal, not a location, not a people and certainly not a race. Fill my America with 320 million Osmas, chattering away in Spanish, and I'll be one happy gringo. Give me an America filled with 320 million blacks from Africa who eagerly chase the dream, and I'll live a long and full life, a speck of salt in a sea of pepper.
Give me Chinese folks with their godawful music, Indians dancing rings around my lame left footed ass or pale Scandinavians eating the soap. Give me people who see the unbelievably precious gift that is rule of law, who understand that they are responsible for their outcomes and who know hard work is not only it's own reward, but will reward them financially as well. In other words, give my racist, hating ass......Americans.
Saturday song
For All-Star weekend, put me in coach.
Thanks for bringing back the memories, John Fogerty.
Thanks for bringing back the memories, John Fogerty.
Facebook quote of the week
Can't help but feel bad for Brazil fans. Picture of a young boy just sobbing uncontrollably at about the third goal was heart-wrenching
Friday, July 11, 2014
Learn from LeBron
All of these youngsters flooding the southern border need to learn from the example of LeBron James.
Home is the best place for you.
Home is the best place for you.
Weekend watchdog
Brazil will be playing this weekend.
Just not the game they expected.
Fresh off the 7-1 loss to Germany, the host country has been relegated to the third place game against Netherlands Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
In Sunday's final at 2 p.m. from Rio on ABC, Argentina has the home hemisphere advantage after its penalty kick win on Wednesday. They beat the West Germans in the 1986 final played in Mexico, then lost to the Germans in 1990 in Italy.
Stateside, D. C. United travels to San Jose Friday at 11 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Seattle meets Portland Sunday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Orioles host the Yankees for the weekend - Friday and Saturday on MASN and Sunday night on ESPN - while the Nationals visit the Phillies on MASN2 Friday, Fox Saturday and MASN Sunday.
Fox also offers Pirates-Reds and Angels against the Rangers Saturday night. The Cardinals and Brewers will be on FoxSports1 Saturday afternoon and TBS Sunday at 2 p.m.
TNT closes its coverage of NASCAR from New Hampshire Sunday at 1 p.m. ESPN2 has the Nationwide race Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and FoxSports1 offers the Truck Series Friday at 8:30 p.m.
The Indy Cars visit Iowa Saturday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
On two wheels, NBC carries Saturday's stage of the Tour de France starting at 8 a.m. NBC Sports network brings the action Friday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
The PGA tour visits Illinois for the John Deere Classic Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS. ESPN2 has thesecond round of the U.S. Senior Open Friday at 4 p.m. NBC carries the final two rounds, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Across the pond, the British Women's Open will be on ESPN2 Friday at 9 a.m. Play in the third round starts Saturday at 8 a.m. and the final round Sunday at 8 a.m.
NBC brings the Scottish Open Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Comcast offers NBA Summer League action, with the Wizards against the Hawks Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Timberwolves Sunday at 10:30 p.m.
In WNBA play, Seattle visits Minnesota Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN2.
In the World Cup of softball, the United States faces Japan Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN. It's the United States against Mexico Saturday at 1 p.m. and Taiwan at 8 p.m. before the final Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Just not the game they expected.
Fresh off the 7-1 loss to Germany, the host country has been relegated to the third place game against Netherlands Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
In Sunday's final at 2 p.m. from Rio on ABC, Argentina has the home hemisphere advantage after its penalty kick win on Wednesday. They beat the West Germans in the 1986 final played in Mexico, then lost to the Germans in 1990 in Italy.
Stateside, D. C. United travels to San Jose Friday at 11 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Seattle meets Portland Sunday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Orioles host the Yankees for the weekend - Friday and Saturday on MASN and Sunday night on ESPN - while the Nationals visit the Phillies on MASN2 Friday, Fox Saturday and MASN Sunday.
Fox also offers Pirates-Reds and Angels against the Rangers Saturday night. The Cardinals and Brewers will be on FoxSports1 Saturday afternoon and TBS Sunday at 2 p.m.
TNT closes its coverage of NASCAR from New Hampshire Sunday at 1 p.m. ESPN2 has the Nationwide race Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and FoxSports1 offers the Truck Series Friday at 8:30 p.m.
The Indy Cars visit Iowa Saturday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
On two wheels, NBC carries Saturday's stage of the Tour de France starting at 8 a.m. NBC Sports network brings the action Friday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
The PGA tour visits Illinois for the John Deere Classic Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS. ESPN2 has thesecond round of the U.S. Senior Open Friday at 4 p.m. NBC carries the final two rounds, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Across the pond, the British Women's Open will be on ESPN2 Friday at 9 a.m. Play in the third round starts Saturday at 8 a.m. and the final round Sunday at 8 a.m.
NBC brings the Scottish Open Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Comcast offers NBA Summer League action, with the Wizards against the Hawks Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Timberwolves Sunday at 10:30 p.m.
In WNBA play, Seattle visits Minnesota Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN2.
In the World Cup of softball, the United States faces Japan Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN. It's the United States against Mexico Saturday at 1 p.m. and Taiwan at 8 p.m. before the final Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
For the cleanup hitter
Watching the Orioles' contest, they discussed Spic 'n Span.
It's a long season.
Hard to find new topics to fill the time.
It's a long season.
Hard to find new topics to fill the time.
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