Monthly Archives: March 2008

Nine Year Auto Loans

The Christian Science Monitor reports on the lengthening duration of auto loans… “It’s crazy,” says Julie Bandy, editor in chief of Bankrate.com in North Palm Beach, Fla. Since cars lose value quickly, “you could end up upside down” on a … Continue reading

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Beyond crazy….

With leaders such as these, no wonder there are so many problems in Africa… In May 2002, in the midst of a severe food shortage in sub-Saharan Africa, the government of Zimbabwe turned away 10,000 tons of corn from the … Continue reading

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$11,000 coffee maker controversy

Do you know what “Clover” is? If you don’t and you’re a coffee aficionado, you soon will. Who knew coffee had so many flavors? Using a complex brew process, the boxy black and silver Clover aims to coax each of … Continue reading

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Pine Beetles

A big issue in Colorado is the pine beetle infestation killing the Lodgepole pines. Scientists apparently believe it is linked to global warming and claim that the temperature of the Colorado River basin has risen 2.2 degrees over the last … Continue reading

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Dubai…

Great pictures. It’s like another world!

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Hating America….

I wonder why Jeremiah Wright hates a country that has treated him so well? Take a peek at his future home.

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Fox News covers Wilkins ice shelf melting…

Some good pictures too. Read it here.

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How many canaries….

This Salt Lake City Tribune editorial comments on the melting of the Wilkins ice shelf in Antarctica. They conclude… The question is: How many “canaries” must die in the coal mine that is our Earth before America’s leaders take decisive … Continue reading

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The Earth is apparently flat….

In a 60 minutes interview, prima donna Algore shares his opinion of people who dare to question man made global warming… (CBS) Self-avowed “P.R. agent for the planet” Al Gore says those who still doubt that global warming is caused … Continue reading

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Spitzer Pushed Staff’s Effort to Smear Bruno…

From the NY Times … Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer was deeply involved in his administration’s efforts last year to discredit the State Senate majority leader, Joseph L. Bruno, holding detailed discussions with senior aides, ordering damaging information about Mr. Bruno … Continue reading

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Self-centeredness in ‘Generation Me’

Enough of “You’re special” according to Jean Twenge of San Diego State University. ‘We need to stop endlessly repeating ‘You’re special’ and having children repeat that back,’ said the study’s lead author, Professor Jean Twenge of San Diego State University. … Continue reading

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Commonwealth priority

a synonym for underperforming. Instead of calling these schools “underperforming,” the Board of Education is considering labeling them as “Commonwealth priority,” to avoid poisoning teacher and student morale. Read what Joanne Jacobs has to say.

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Passportgate….

The investigation is focusing on a contract worker related to the Obama campaign. Glenn Reynolds concludes… I suspect this is a case of idle curiosity and coincidental connections — but had the coincidental connection been with the McCain campaign, people … Continue reading

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Is the Earth Still Warming?

No says Jennifer Marohasy, a biologist and senior fellow of Melbourne-based think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. Wowza, in the good old United States, any think tank with whose name included the phrase “Public Affaris” would never admit that … Continue reading

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World “On Fire”…..

Richard Branson and friend have gathered at Necker Island, an island in the British Virgin Islands to discuss global warming. Not surprisingly…. “So, do we really think the world is on fire?” Branson, the British magnate and adventurer, asked several … Continue reading

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Busted!

The things we do for love…. Michael Clark and Matthew Musnicki, both 18, were dangling from a rope tied to an interstate bridge and trying to spray paint their mates’ names on the concrete when they were stopped in the … Continue reading

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Prairie Dogs…

critical balance to the ecosystem, at least that’s what letter writer Virginia Mir believes. Here are some choice excerpts from her letter to the editor in the Boulder Daily Camera… The burrowing of prairie dogs decreases soil compaction, increases water … Continue reading

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No Ocean warming….

pretty much means no global warming. I agree with Instapundit, it’s Bush’s fault. Liberals, this is an NPR story!

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No Ocean warming….

pretty much means no global warming. I agree with Instapundit, it’s Bush’s fault. Liberals, this is an NPR story!

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Chart of “Zero Day”….

Here is a chart of the Vanguard S&P 500 mutual fund with dividends reinvested. It does show Zero Day (or damn close) occuring. Click on picture to enlarge. Chart courtesy of TC2000 for mutual funds. I’m not sure if you … Continue reading

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