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Hey there friends. We've all had em, serious drag time at work. Below are a few chuckles to get us through the day. I sooooo need to get a collection going so that we can get that cooler!!!! Later!

Turtle  regulations aim to minimize the decline of turtle populations MADISON – Wisconsin implemented updated turtle regulations in 1998 in response to declining turtle populations, and a decade later, state biologists says these laws are even more important for the state’s turtle populations today. Wisconsin has 11 different species of turtles, two of which – the wo

Let's look a bit into the future- specifically over the next two days when Fed policy makers will be meeting. On Wednesday at 2:15 (same Bat-Bernanke time, Same Bat-Bernanke channel) the Fed is expected by economists to announce no change in its benchmark overnight lending rate known as the fed funds rate. We also foresee no change in the Fed's discount rate. A token dissent in favor or a rate inc

For some reason I have been beset with issues pertaining to and surrounding the toilet. The toilet on its own is a beautiful thing. White, shining porcelain and crystal clear waters disguise the tempests that both necessitate its existence and... Feeling teased? Want more? I thought so. Go to Joeprah.com and become complete.

As many consumers tried to get debt consolidation loans tacked on top of their mortgage, the result was the popular 125% loan. However, as property values fell, these debt consolidation loans that were tacked on by banks were considered to be liabilities. Now, negative equity is a very real problem for thousands of home owners [...]

Just as there is a confusion as to how many Zs are there in the title of this movie, one wonders how many goof-ups are taking place on the sets which is leaving everyone associated with the movie a bitter taste in their mouth.

Well now its official, the money giveaway isn’t boosting ratings. In fact this weeks edition of WWE RAW actually scored a 3.0 which is down from last week’s 3.1 rating. Considering all the effort and hype WWE are putting into this, those numbers have to be disappointing. One small glimmer of good news is that RAW [...]

Hoover-nosed Kate Moss, who is just as famous for her narcotic antics as she is for being a scraggly supermodel, threw a massive diva strop over not being let into the bathroom of a New York club the other day…Kate, who was attending the Agent Provocateur party, at Milk Studios in NY, was thrown into a fit of rage after a toilet attendant wouldn’t let her go into a cubicle with her three frien

Most of the troubles in life are the result of: Saying ‘No’ too soon, or ‘Yes’ too late.. Think about it…!! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Most of the troubles in life are the result of: Saying ‘No’ too soon, or ‘Yes’ too late.. Think about it…!! [This is summary only. Visit Goelji.com for full and more content.]

Tatum O’Neal swore she was done with drugs. The Oscar-winning former child actress proclaimed she was sober as she promoted her 2004 tell-all memoir, cobbled her acting career back together and even offered advice to misbehaving pop star Britney Spears. O’Neal’s arrest Sunday on charges of buying cocaine in her gritty-chic downtown Manhattan neighborhood suggests her [...]

emotional troubles such as frustrationAdjustments in the diet should be made so that refined sugars are not included. Regular parent/child playing, such as doing a shiatsu treatment together, will bring a sense of security to the child and a bonding with the parents. Parents can help their children by encouraging them to honestly express themselves.Emotional and Mental ConditionsTraditional natura

I have an online friend, she's Ruby and today her blog post is about her marriage problem. I felt the pain in her heart after reading her story maybe because I'm a wife and a mother too. In times like this whenever i experience the same one thing i do is to browse on my favorite Christian sites and read encouraging stories that will lift my spirit up.And today i want to share what I've searched

Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC), John McCain’s lapdog, has been catching a lot of criticism for his liberal record in the United States Senate and now the incumbent Senator is facing a primary battle for his Senate seat from Buddy Witherspoon. The primary is going to be held on June 10th, but you wouldn’t know [...]

The country’s main seaports in HCM City in the south and Hai Phong City in the north are struggling to cope with demand, leading to a build-up of goods and losses to firms for late delivery, said port managers. At the Chua Ve – the north’s biggest container port – authorities were unable to cope with the sheer volume of goods needing to be handled, said port director Vu Nam Thang. In Apr

On the heels of the sub-prime mortgage crisis within the United States, it seems that every time one looks at the news a new sector of the real estate industry has been affected in a dangerous and financially scary domino affect. Whether this is confirmation bias at work or an actual trend is best [...]

McCain, like Obama in weeks past is coming under increased scrutiny for his relationships with and endorsements by Reverend John Hagee and Rod Parsley. John Hagee has been quoted as saying that Hitler was fulfilling the will of God by increasing the Jewish peoples desire to reclaim Israel, while Rod Parsley advocates that Islam is an inherently violent religion. It will be interesting to see how

The tropical climate of Mexico is not without its consequences, and one of those is the trouble with the water supply. The water supply is one of the main concerns of the Mexican government and rightfully so, since 12 million Mexicans are without water access at their home (1). In addition there is widespread contamination [...]

It did not take a story in The Wall Street Journal to let Wall St. know that it would be a hard year for GM (GM) and its peers in the US. Perhaps the piece did... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

It’s been quite a while since an updates happened and also the applications too! I have almost finished my exam, the last day is Friday! Which means that starting next week I will have almost full dedication to this blog and bring it back on with a lot more applications. Hopefully more than there were [...]

Peggy Noonan took Republicans to task, piling on the evidence that the Republican "brand" is tarnished. Perhaps the Republican troubles go deeper than a little tarnish and only some Democratic rust will shine the Republicans up. Explanation: When do you feel more conservative: When money's low and your neighbors are acting up or when you live off your fathers trust fund in his gated mansion?

Not my troubles (for once). Boss-one arrived rather late into the office looking slightly dishevelled, the reason for this... the DLR (well, it is always that or the Jubilee Line). He'd arrived at the DLR station (having missed a bus) to be given a leaflet detailing 'improvements to your service'. He arrived on the platform to find that there was a crowd of people, and a ten minute wait for the

OK, So right now i have 31 Subscribers, 45 people signed up but 14 of them just haven't verified their email. So instead of having 45 subscribers, I have 31. Even though i tell people that they have to verify their email after they sign up, but i guess some people forgot or just decide they don't want to subscribe. Either way it's iritating, anyway, not a huge deal and i guess i should just

The Madras High Court has ordered notice on a writ petition seeking a direction to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove scenes which offended the sentiments of Hindus in the Tamil film ‘Dasavatharam’ while issuing the censorship certificate. In its petition, the International Sri Vaishnava Dharma Samrakshanaa Society, represented by its president, Swami [...]

I have decided that I just hate being the computer guy. You know what I mean, every group has one. The guy who knows more about computers than the rest so everyone in the group asks him to help them with their computer problems. I have friends that don't even know that Microsoft Excel has formulas to help you with all of your spreadsheet needs. I mean that is just sad, it's what the program was created for. Getting real tired of being that guy.

Vehicle maintenance isn’t just about checking under your hood or looking through your vehicle’s exhaust system. Most of the time we tend to overlook the simple dents and rust problems we see at the exterior. The condition of your vehicle’s exterior can be extremely telling of the state of your ride’s crucial systems. The [...]

Britney Spears’ recent troubles have reportedly cost her nearly $61 million.The ’Toxic’ singer’s father Jamie, who is also co-conservator of her estate, made the shocking discovery after examining Britney’s accounts.A source close to the Spears family said: "It’s staggering how much money has been used up since February 2007."Britney - who lost custody of her two children to ex-husband Kevin Federline before being admitted to a psychiatric ward earlier this year - has been forced to spend huge amounts on legal bills and psychiatric care.Independent accountant Robert Bianchi - who is not involved in the Spears care - also estimates the 26-year-old singer lost out on a staggering $50 million by not touring to promote her most recent record &rsquo

It has been announced that all the recent troubles that Britney Spears has been having has cost her around $61 million. Britney’s father Jamie, who is in control of her estate, has made the shocking discovery after examining Britney’s accounts. A source close to the family has said that “It’s staggering how much money has been [...]

As I've noted here, Sudan's census is provoking conflict in the south and in Darfur. Today that trend continued: Up to 170 census monitors in southern Sudan have been told to return to the capital, Khartoum, after being accused of interfering with the count. Southern officials said the monitors were not approved and were mostly from the north of the country. [snip] Officials in Khartoum say [the census] is going well despite some people in Darfur refusing to take part. The BBC's Amber Henshaw in Khartoum says these problems in themselves will not stop the census continuing, but the fear is that the results will be rejected by anyone who does not like them, which could spark more disputes further down the line. More here. This just isn't looking good. High-profile but poorly run is a bad

Paying for gasoline easily tops the list of economic woes facing families in the United States, according to a survey on how changes in the economy have affected people’s lives. About 44 percent of survey participants said paying for gasoline was a “serious problem” for them. Across all income levels, the cost of gas was the [...]

Credit card can be very helpful during emergencies and especially when you are running out of cash. While you have purchased an item on credit, you get extra time between the purchase date and the billing cycle. You can arrange the cash and pay your bills on time. But be wary! Credit cards can often [...]

Lynn Spears really has had a rough year with Britney Spears’ mental troubles and Jamie Lynn’s pregnancy. She spoke out to Life & Style Magazine about all that has gone down recently.On Jamie Lynn getting pregnant so young: “I’m a bit disappointed that my youngest daughter got pregnant at such an early age. All I can do is turn to God for answers and just leave it in his hands.”On what kind of a mother Jamie Lynn will be: “Jamie Lynn will be a wonderful mother,” she says. “She really has a way with children — she’s a natural nurturer. I just wish she had waited a bit.”On Britney’s relationship with her boys: “I pray for Britney every day to be a better mother. She’s gone through a lot of trauma, but she seems to be coming out of it — and it’s showing

More form the Democratic Republic of Chicago. One of Blogojecivh's friends plead guilty for lieing to the FBI and has said that Blogojevich was there when he gave $25,000 to Rezko. Just business as usual for our great state. I...

Jenn Harris will play Spears and Sarah Saltzberg will star as actress Reid in the upcoming premiere of Girls Day, Or Britney and Tara Stare into the Void and the Void Stares Back. The “tragi-comedy,” which debuts on 11 May (08) at the Ace of Clubs theatre in New York, [...]

Another item from the “Library of Email Knowledge“. While walking through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, a man came upon another man hugging a tree with his ear firmly against the tree. Seeing this he inquired, ‘Just out of curiosity, what the heck are you doing?’ ‘I’m listening to the music of the tree,’ the other man [...]

I've just received a call from one of my best friends, and she doesn't sound too happy. Well, my friend and her husband have been trying to sell off their 2-storey semi detached house recently and so far, they have not heard anything from the agent, and no one seemed to be interested in the house too. It's really tough, especially when they need the money to settle in a smaller house- an apartment just a few minutes away from my house. I just knew about her problem and straight away recommended Properties Direct for quick property sale. Me and hubby sold our old city house recently via Properties Direct, and I couldn't happier with the service I received. We contacted Properties Direct for quick property sale and within a week, our house was sold without any hassles. Worry not about all th

My mom just stormed off after going on a rant about how frustrating her new job is. At her new place of work, she is required to speak…lots. She still has a very strong Russian accent and constantly runs into snags due to people not being able to understand her. I respect the whole ‘love [...]

It has happened to all of us, and if it hasn't...it will. You and your friends are on your way home after a good day at the old ballpark and as you begin your travels, in between singing along to 'Hey Jude,' your automobile sputters and dies the hell out. The reasons could be many...maybe you just weren't paying attention to the gas gauge, or you ran out of blinker fluid, or there was ear wax built up in your tailpipe. Whatever the reason, AAA Wisconsin and Prairie Land Towing got your back -- Fo' free!Free emergency vehicle assistance is provided for every home game at Miller Park one hour before the first pitch, and from the seventh inning until the stadium lots are cleared after the game. Services include lock-outs, no-starts, flat tires and other related services, as well as towing of

Originally posted Friday April 04, 2008 03:50 PM EDT For Anne Hathaway's boyfriend Raffaello Follieri, Thursday's arrest in New Jersey for allegedly writing a bad check was only the latest in a long line of financial and legal troubles for the 29-year-old Italian real estate developer.Follieri, 29, was released Thursday evening on a desk-appearance ticket after allegedly bouncing a $215,000 check, according to reports. His lawyer told the New York Daily News that the "underlying obligation has been paid."Since moving to New York over four years ago to start a business redeveloping Roman Catholic Church properties, Follieri, the scion of a powerful Italian real estate family that boasted strong ties to the Vatican, has been the subject of a number of lawsuits, including one filed by billion

The star of Friday Night Lights Matt Saracen played by Zach Gilford is in either a rush to play his role or he is just a dimwit, check out the picture above of him holding the Apple iPhone. Sorry Matt but the iPhone will not work mate like that because it is upside down, the former [...]

When the new South Africa came to the fore in 1994, athletics stood in a very powerful position as the sport that was at the fore of change via its road running structure.Mick and Cheryl Winn at the helm of road running handed books and a structure over in a more than healthy state. Road running structures throughout the country were powerful and enjoyed a status of growth and development. Athletes of the calibre of Matthews Temane, Xolilie Yawa, Willie Mtolo, Mark Plaatjies, Zithulele Sinque, Elana Meyer, Colleen De Reuck and numerous others had produced times during isolation that had followers believing that the sport would move forward in an manner that would only spell success.Straight into Barcelona of 92 and Meyer captures silver, bring on Atlanta 96 and Josia Thugwane takes Gold in

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Research shows odors linked with negative experiences are more easily recalled -- a handy survival trait. The discovery could shed light on disorders such as post-traumatic stress syndrome.From the Associated PressMarch 29, 2008Know how a whiff of certain odors can take you back in time, to either a great memory or bad one?It turns out that emotion plays an even bigger role with the nose than previously believed and that your sense of smell actually can sharpen when something bad happens.Researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois proved the surprising connection by giving volunteers electric shocks while they sniffed novel odors.The discovery, reported in Friday's edition of the journal Science, helps explain how our senses can steer us clear of danger. More intriguing, it could sh

I had always worried about the health factors concerning to wearing a high heel sandal or shoe by ladies. Here is an interesting piece of info that came to my mail box and I felt it is necessary to share with you all especially to those who would love to wear High Heels shoes or sandals without knowing the real impact of it. Click on the image to read about it further and know where you stand.Based on my knowledge any heel above one and half inch is surely going to cause some long term problem to your health. For your heel height calculation you can visit the page here

 Like Wow! It must be open season on his Administration. Article: Report Says HUD Secretary Will Resign (via New York Times) Housing Secretary Alphonso R. Jackson is expected to resign Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday night. Mr. Jackson has scheduled a news conference for 9:45 a.m., 15 minutes before Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. is supposed to outline plans for dealing with the financial crisis set off by the risky mortgage lending. If Mr. Jackson steps down, it would remove a key player from the administration team dealing with the problem. It is an interesting read. Corruption at the highest level. Other Bloggers via Memeorandum

Update: The Booking Photo.... Aren't they such a sweet couple? VIA WXYZ-TV:   State leaders ranging from U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow to Gov. Granholm Granholm are weighing in on the charges filed against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff. REP. CANDICE MILLER "I listened closely to the statement by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and today everyone was put on notice that no one is above the law." - Rep. Candice Miller, a Republican from Macomb County's Harrison Township L. BROOKS PATTERSON "What we are witnessing is the 21st-century rerun of a classic Greek tragedy: fallen heroes, lost opportunities, unfulfilled promise." - L. Brooks Patterson, Republican Oakland County executiv

This from Hot Air Last we heard from Eliot Spitzer’s replacement, David Paterson had to explain one hotel stay that he charged to his campaign funds that may have been for an extramarital tryst. Now he may have to explain thirteen more that he charged to the state of New York: Despite owning a house less than [...]

I am still convinced that the credit derivatives bomb is slowly ticking in the financial services market, ready to explode and hit all other sectors of the US and global economies. For some extra recent info on the CDS topic, read Swaps Backers Rush to Prevent 'Credit Event' from the Financial Week publication about the recent developments in credit default swap ("CDS") markets, or read The

I. Qu'est-ce que c'est? Ma surprise ce soir, en recevant par mail un fichier "zip" avec un document intitulé "argentfacile.doc" (ce genre d'annonce répand toujours une certaine méfiance) : tapez ça sur google; le résultat est impressionnant. Il semblerait que ce fichier ait été inclus dans une grande quantité de fichiers à télécharger sur les réseaux P2P (Peer-to-Peer). Engagez dans des requêtes plus poussées, et l'on constate que le mot "argent facile" se disperse rapidement, "comme de coutume", serait-on tenté d'ajouter. Il s'agit d'un nouveau système, vantant les mérites de "l'entraide" sociale: les participants paient pour ensuite être payés par plusieurs personnes. (...)

Britney Spears and Mel Gibson shared their troubles over dinner on Saturday. The odd couple was spotted entering and leaving Russian restaurant Romanov in Studio City, Los Angeles within minutes of each other, and staff later confirmed they dined together for almost two hours. It is not known why the pair met for dinner, but [...]

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If you were having problems with your personal finances you would sit down and figure what you have coming in, what bills you owe, what you can go without in every way and what you must have in order to basically survive. This is what you have to be able to do while your business is [...]

Troubles With Ankle Tendonitis - Rest is The Answer You need to make sure that you take care of your feet. They are going to be carrying you around for many years to come. Any pain or swelling that you are feeling in that ankle area could be a sign that you may be developing ankle [...]

In spite of crippling lines and some confusion, most precinct conventions across the state went off without a hitch last Tuesday night. However, there are a number of glaring examples of why the process–at minimum–needs some serious tweaking. Check out what happened in Tarrant County, where three precincts essentially didn’t hold legitimate conventions for various reasons: Hundreds of people were crammed into the tiny cafeteria at Atherton Elementary School in Arlington on Tuesday night. They waited there, shoulder to shoulder, at precinct caucuses for more than two hours to declare their support for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama for president. People who attended said the mood grew heated as participants lost confidence in whether their votes would be counted. They had

The age of wonder and speculation is gone -- the age of consequence is upon them. America will not tolerate phonies and hypocrites. The first item in this is that the church has finally had a decrease in people reporting cases of sexual abuse this past year... but the actual payouts for the cases HAS DOUBLED! The Roman Catholic Church paid out more than $526 million to settle sex abuse claims

GM (NYSE: GM) would rather not put money into its former parts operations which is now a separate company and in Chapter 11. Because of tight credit markets,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Update: 8:35 pm EST to add Toronto's Pearson Airport (YYZ) to the list of Ground Delay ProgramsYYZ- Toronto Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: through 2 am EST.US airports affected: from the Dakotas, E. NE, IA, WI, MI, N. IL & IN, OH to New England, NYC metro to Wash DC to E. NC.Canadian airports: Saskatchewan eastwardTake off delays to YYZ: 2 hours, 5 minutes Update: 4:30 pm EST to add Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)Blizzard Warnings are now in effect around Cincinnati.EWR- Newark Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: through 12 am EST.US airports affected: all contiguousCanadian airports: YHZ YOW YUL YYZTake off delays to EWR: 1 hour, 27 minutesUpdate: 3:55 pm EST to add Philadelphia (PHL) Boston (BOS) and Kennedy Airport (JFK)BOS- Boston Airport Flight DelaysFor arrivals: throug

The IRS is aggressively pursuing small and medium sized businesses for payroll or employment taxes liabilities. The trust fund recovery penalty is the mechanism in which the IRS goes after business owners personally for corporate or business tax liabilities. Avoiding the trust fund recovery penalty can save the business owner from financial ruin [...]

Any initial inklings that the credit market was beginning to thaw were quickly erased last week. The corporate sector did its part in stoking fear of borrowing or lending in current market... More at: http//moneymakinglounge.blogspot.com

My grandmother used to tell me that the soup is one of the main home dishes. She was fully confident that it’s cooked regularly only in the lasting and constant families. A plate of soup missing on the table during family dinner is the first sign of a trouble. Maybe these notions have already become [...]

Channel surfing last night, I caught some of the Comedy Central political cartoon "Little Bush." I figure it's not a really old rerun because the ending emphasized how John McCain is supposed to be a puppet to George Bush. I've heard that point made before. That seems to be the main reason to dismiss McCain. But I'm not sure if I believe it. When I heard him speak, I got the distinct impression that he was not like Bush. Plus, he used to be a Democrat!Anyway, I thought, "Gee, 'Little Bush' used to be a bit more appealing when it was uniting the anti-Bush citizens. But now it's trying to use that sentiment to dismiss a candidate who hasn't even done anything yet." It's not like McCain has lied to us and then taken us to war. "But he will!" someone says. Yeah, right. Maybe we do n

There are many teenagers that face problems like smoking habits, peer pressure, low self-esteem etc. There is boarding school for teenagers to solve their problems. Boarding school for troubled teens has become something really important, as the teens will be helped. It is not necessarily that there is benefit in studies. There are many [...]

I've been posting mainly political stuff lately, so I thought I'd give it a rest today and discuss my other main interest-computers and technology. And much like politics, it can be both an exhilarating and frustrating experience. Lately, mostly frustrating. About 3 weeks ago, I took my beloved laptop computer in to be repaired, as it had lapsed into a coma back at the end of August. I waited until now to take it in because I just didn't have the money to pay for any repairs that might be required. This week I got the bad news that my poor laptop was truly dead. It seems that the internal fan had quit working and the insides got "fried", as the repairman called it. The entire motherboard would have to be replaced, which would cost more than a new computer. (A moment of silence,

By April, taxi drivers who wish to pick up or drop off passengers at Bush Intercontinental Airport will have to pass a background check by the Transportation Security Administration. The cabbies, 80 percent of whom came here from African nations such as Ethiopia, Nigeria and Somalia, protest that the background checks are redundant and discriminatory. They [...]

by Mark HaakonsenLeaving Your Dog Home AloneDo you have problems leaving your dog home alone? Do you come home, only to find that your dog has been up to mischief or tried to escape from the yard? This is not an uncommon problem at all, and we'll explain why your dog behaves badly when alone and what you can do about it.Dogs experience many of the same emotions as humans such as anxiety, boredom and depression. If one of these emotions is triggered, it will also affect their behavior or lack thereof. Since dogs are pack animals, they are very sociable and simply do not like to be left alone. When a dog is left alone it can experience a feeling of neglect, depression, boredom and anxiety. Neglect can lead a dog to cry and howl for an extended period of time. This will happen as you leave an

Do Your Children Feel Encouraged When They Share Their Troubles with You? - When we discuss with other parents, we inevitably hear that their children have stopped coming to them with problems. Some parents do not realize that this is a very serious warning sign that all is not well between them and their children. We have to realize that children, whether they are teenagers or early adults, face many trials and tribulations. More: continued here Other Review: A&D Diaper Rash Cream With Zinc Oxide Pump - 3.6 Oz (Health and Beauty)

In the January issue of Philadelphia Magazine, Eagles head coach Andy Reid and his wife Tammy Reid speak out about their sons’ struggle with drugs. Since the first major incident occurred early this year, the Reid’s have been very quiet on the matter. Here is a statement that Andy released on the matter: “For the last [...]

Best of 2007? Pah! Ich habe jetzt schon meinen Liebling für 2008 gehört! Nun, gegen Ende des Jahres 2007 scheinen Platten aus dem Jahr 2006 niemanden mehr zu interessieren. Doch gilt “Destroyer’s Rubies” für mich wie etwas, das Kritiker in ihrer redundanten Sprachlosigkeit gern als “zeitlos” benennen. Mehr als das - das leichte Schweben der neuneinhalb Minuten von “Rubies”, die dezenten Anklänge an die langsam ausschleichende winterliche Finsternis (”Painter in your pocket”), die sich auch weiter durch das gesamte Werk zog, liessen mein Frühjahr 2006 erblühen und führten zu einer Art zwanghaften Hörens. 2008 markiert mit “Foam Hands” einen weiteren Schritt in der Karriere von Den Bejar. Doch das Projekt ist damit noch lange nicht abgeschlossen. Insofern kann ich nur hoffen, dass dieser kleine Ausblick auf Trouble in Dreams genau das hält, was es verspricht - nämlich

~Snooper~What is it with the vast majority of KOSmonoffs these days? Can they not feel the wind directions change? Can they not tell that they are irrelevant and insignificant? Whereas it might be true, I have no way of knowing, that the KOSmonoff site gets 487,391 hits a day, that is pretty much irrelevant. Many of "us" go there to see how loony they are and get quite a grand guffaw now and then. We DO link back and many of our readers know to fact check BEFORE they write elsewhere...something of an alien concept to a KOSmonoff or any other moonbat. They really are lost, don't you know...This particular KOSmonoff has the consistent wrongness and blind ignorance of facts, no matter which OR whose book It reads. I suspect that at one time, this poor child once lauded Murtha as a hero of the moonbats seeing that he also said that the surge was not working. Now that Murtha has stated otherwise, I guess the poor child's zero is Reid again. You know, the fool that says the Surge

dear lord, i need you so bad. i want this relationship sooo much. please lord. im trying everything i can to please you, now im ready to tbe happy, please don’t let me down. I want this so much lord plase i’ll do anything lord just please send me a miracle with this boy lord. i love everthing about him. please. amen. - Caitlyn from kentucky

Please dear Lord Christ, help us and assist us in these troubling financial times. Bless us with a financial miracle that will relieve us of these heavy monetary burdens we have and that keep coming up. I pray in your name, Lord Jesus Christ - Tracy from Wake Forest, NC

iPhone's European TroublesAs I mentioned in the previous post, iPhone 1.1.2 iHacked, (Apple just Unlock the bloody Phone, you have to in France anyway!)Looks like Apple is having trouble over in Europe. Unlike the system that is here setup mostly to save corporations, in Europe it is a little better, it is mostly people that matter. So the practices that are alright in the USA may not hold ground in European countries. So did Apple do it's due leg work before going to Europe with iPhone?Looks like it is unlike they did. On Wednesday, T-Mobile, Germany's exclusive iPhone dealer, announced that it would offer the device without a contract to comply with an injunction issued by a Hamburg court last week. A result of a lawsuit by mobile-phone giant Vodaphone. Similarly, in France, where the iPhone goes on sale next week, Apple has been barred from requiring customers to sign up with the service provider Orange. There might be more places that locked iPhones are not welcome. The Orange a

(N.B. This is a follow on article from Troubles for Tuna III) At the ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna) meeting last week, a critical decision was to be made regarding the 2008 bluefin tuna quotas, a decision that could be one of the most important in saving the species. While the head [...]

One of the most popular sushi items, bluefin tuna, from which we get maguro, and toro, is almost gone. I have made a few posts about declining tuna stocks in Troubles for Tuna and Troubles for Tuna II, and am quite happy to be able to write that there may be some good news for [...]

Many things about our world bother me. High up on my list is discrimation and racism. Almost everyday, I hear stories of Filipinos being discriminated on just because of our race. Many efforts have been done to resolve this worrisome situation, but a lot more effort is needed to make it go away.I've heard stories about Canada being a land of promises. Some of my relatives have lived there for a long time and some of them have become successful. Yet, the truth about its broken immigration policies and its highly discriminative work environment is truly troublesome. Take this Web site (www.notcanada.com), for example, and see a part of this country's almost hidden identity.Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Joe Volpe acknowledges the issue. Read his comments here on W-Five's story.Even Filipino nurses who have years of experience are forced to work in the lowest positions when they go to Canada. I've heard about a nurse director from one of the larger hospitals in our

Dario Franchitti is finding the stripped-down driving of NASCAR a rude awakening compared with life in the telemetry-rich IndyCar series where he was champion last season. “It’s a challenge,” he said. “That’s what I wanted, and I’ve definitely got that.” The Scot has signed with Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates to race full-time in the tin-top series next year and has been familiarising himself with NASCAR ever since - including both types of car, the existing Busch Series vehicle and the controversial and unco-operative “Car of Tomorrow” (COT). Franchitti, who has been replaced at IndyCar’s Andretti Green Racing team by Hideki Mutoh, has been finding it all a bit of a challenge since his first race in a stock car on 5th October. This week he got his first taste of the COT at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before switching back to a Busch Series car for a test at Kentucky Speedway and a race in Texas on Saturday. “Driving the Bus

I really hate how the media is pounding this story so hard. I turn on WIP, and get disgusted by morons who question Andy Reid's parenting ability. Where do people get off criticizing a man's family? If you want to question his coaching ability, or personal decisions, that's fine, but leave his family alone. There is no reason to comment on it.Everybody goes through issues in life, and has their share of difficult times. The difference is when average fan has problems, they are not broad casted on national television, printed in local newspapers, and debated on talk radio.I feel terrible for Andy, and really wish the media would back off. Everybody should respect his privacy, and stop making this issue worse.The majority of the media is nothing but a bunch of story hungry creeps, who make a living of others misery. Ratings are all that is important to media scum, and it makes me sick.This is my message to everybody. Fans, and media included.Leave Andy's Family ALONE! Either show you

This morning, I have read two articles on Apple’s newest Mac OS X, Leopard that speaks of major issues with Leopard.  The first is written by Rob Mead at Tech.co.uk which is titled: “Is Apple’s Leopard still in beta?“  The second article is written by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes at ZD-Net which is titled: “Leopard Suffers the post release blues.” – “A few weeks ago I wondered (out loud) about how Leopard would be received by the masses. Like Vista is long awaited, like Vista the launch was delayed, and like Vista, I got the impression that Apple rushed a bit to get it out of the door because the Mac fanboys were getting restless. Leopard debuted to some really glowing reviews written by some of Apple’s biggest and most widely read fanboys, but now that the OS is in the hands the people that really matter, the feedback is far from glowing.” (from Adrian Kingsley-Hughes) And for the first part of the Rob Mead article: &ld

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The megastar, Chiranjeevi, is unlikely to plunge into politics in the next 18 months i.e till the next Assembly elections following some bad developments in the family. The public image of the film star has taken a beating because of the marriage of his second daughter with a local youth, who is already involved in some criminal cases.First, the film actor had trouble with his elder daughter. Even before the dust could settle down, there was the Pavan Kalyan episode which caused much embarassment to the film actor. And now the trouble with his second daughter.Since the image of the actor had taken a beating, it is unlikely that he will set up any political party or jump into politics. This simply means there will be no entry of the actor at least till the 2014 Assembly elections.courtesy-greatandhra

We have had our Canon G6 for 3 years now… everything was going fine until I put my card in the card reader yesterday… put it back in the camera and found that the card reader had messed up the card and then messed up the camera. So now… all I get when I put a card into the camera is “Memory Card Error”… (*eta: I have three cards that I have tested it with that work in our old camera) I called quite a few places and no one wants to give estimates over the phone… and if I bring the camera in it cost anywhere from 30-45$ for an estimate… Our other option is to send the camera to Canon, have them look it over and then call us with the estimate. There is no change but there is a longer wait time.. I have been drooling over a dSLR or a long time so I started looking into that option… Getting a dSLR and having my G6 would mean that I could have a camera for quality pics and another for portability and video option… Now that I

Payday cash advance loans can provide you with a quick cash advance if you need money in a hurry and have exhausted all of your financial resources, but it is important to understand the details of your cash advance loan in order to avoid the typical payday loan pitfalls. Payday loan advances are generally more expensive than standard loans as the interest charges can range from $10 to $30 per every $100 borrowed. However, these interest charges can cost you less than the financial consequences you may suffer if you don’t pay your credit card bills, utilities, rent, etc. on time, as well as all of the other problems that can result, such as losing your car or getting evicted from your home. If you need money in a hurry and don’t have any other options, a payday cash advance loan may be your best alternative. Just make sure you understand the terms and conditions of your payday cash advance loan and follow them carefully to avoid any penalty fees or defaulting on your payday

Jesper Johansson--a former senior program manager for security policy at Microsoft who moved to Amazon in September last year--wrote in his blog on Monday that he may drop Windows Media Center for LinuxMCE, a free open-source add-on to the Kubuntu desktop operating system, because problems caused by Microsoft's digital-rights management (DRM) software have proven so difficult to fix. After

I've not much time to make any kind of extended thought on things, due to a very pressing personal schedule these past several days. But I'd be remiss to not note that there are hints of fundraising problems in Camp Giuliani -- Hizzonner just fired his chief fundraiser, only days before the quarterly FEC disclosures are due. Hizzonner's campaign has been a bunch of ups and downs recently -- the cell phone incident, the attack on MoveOn.org, the world leaders tour, and now this. Not all of the developments have been good, but his campaign does stand out in stark contrast to the apparent stasis going on elsewhere.

some times you can't win for trying. What was meant to be a full-day excursion quickly turned into a comical display of what can go wrong next. Our drivers' short-cut turned into a four hour harikari drive at 100km/h with no seatbelts along the back roads of India's interior (all this despite the fact that we were only 100km away from our intended destination). For our troubles, we were rewarded with this road-side pit-stop for directions and the mandatory cool down period. And who said they don't make 'em like they used to.

Declining bluefin tuna stocks have been in the news with growing frequency, and have also been the subject of a number of my blog entries over the past year (see Troubles for Tuna). When any species faces potential extinction it becomes a grave issue, but the popularity of this fish makes any news pertinent to sushi lovers around the world. Today there is an update on the situation. The news is good and bad. The European Union today banned bluefin tuna fishing in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic ocean for the remainder of the year. EU fisherman have already caught the 2007 quota (16,779 tonnes) and the world will now have to rely on the remaining stock of frozen and stored bluefin tuna to satisfy our sushi and sashimi requirements. “Clearly there are problems both of overfishing a stock already threatened with collapse and of equity between the member states concerned,” EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg was quoted as saying. While this is not gong to be the magic bul

Well, it’s been a busy few days (longer than that, to be honest). Over a week ago Firefox deleted all of my bookmarks, which contained a lot of important saved information, sites, tools, articles, and more. I discovered that not soon enough, and it was too late to recover all of my bookmarks. Firefox does five backups a day, and they’re quickly replaced by new backups. I didn’t realize soon enough to recover one of the five, so I lost it all. That was the first downfall. The following day, my laptop broke. Again. There’s something wrong with it, and I can assure you it’s not my fault. Heh. When it’s plugged in the light is supposed to come on, the screen is supposed to be brighter, and it’s supposed to charge. Most of you should know how a laptop is supposed to act when it’s plugged into an outlet. Anyway, it acts like it’s NOT plugged in. It won’t charge and lives off its battery life. And since it won’t charge, when it

The world is growing at a very fast speed. We are also running in the same speed to keep ourselves stay in the race. But in this whole process we tend to miss out many things, things that affect even our health. I happened to notice this search keyword from the blog statistics that somebody from LG Electronics India Ltd, Nodia, Assam, India was looking for the solution of gastric troubles in a natural way. I thought it would be better to write this article based on my own personal experience and share how I solved the very same problem in a natural way. I was one such victim couple of years back. I was suffering severely suffering because of very bad gastric attack. Then I consulted a physician, who was referred by my friend. I liked the way he treated me. Normally if we go to any physician they prescribe couple of pills to take and probably some syrup like gelusil MPS to bring temporary cure. But he wasn’t the same type of professional. He told me, “Listen, I am not willing to giv

Hat Tip to Jim Kingsland for the comic relief --> The Vanishing Second Mortgage by NYT - 9/7/07 snip:THINK it’s tough to find a loan for a new house? Try getting a second mortgage on the house you already own...American Home Mortgage Bankruptcy May Threaten Thousands of Homeowners by Portfolio.com - 9/12/07 snip:What a clusterfuck. When American Home Mortgage (on Long Island) went bankrupt, Freddie Mac seized $7 million in payments that homeowners had made, some of which was for insurance payments and property taxes. But American Home refused to give Freddie Mac the files saying who should be paid what. "Therefore, there is the imminent risk that borrowers' insurance policies may lapse for nonpayment, subjecting the borrowers to a risk of loss of their mortgaged properties," Freddie Mac now says...GREENSPAN IN TROUBLE FOR DOUBLE BUBBLES by NY Post - 9/12/07 snip:Wall Street can thank Alan Greenspan for the latest turmoil in the credit markets. That's the conclusion of Portfolio m