Monthly Archives: June 2008

Brazil exploits it’s oil while “the West” whines about Speculators

Posted on June 16, 2008 by ChrisA

Mary Anastasia O’Grady ponders the difference in Brazil’s oil exploration efforts and those of

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Increasing water prices….

Posted on June 15, 2008 by ChrisA

This isn’t really anything new to the local area

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McCain and oil company profits

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

As reported by the New York Sun, McCain lashed out at both speculators and profiteering oil companies at a recent town hall meeting. Regarding oil company profits… I am very angry, frankly, at the oil companies not only because of … Continue reading →

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Saudi’s to increase oil output

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

They plan to increase oil production by 550,000 barrels a day to 10 million barrels a day. That would be a 5.3% increase. Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is planning to increase its output next month by about … Continue reading →

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Fear of Friday the 13th

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

I heard on Paul Harvey this morning, while returning from my 10k run, that 9% of Americans have a fear of Friday the 13th. That’s a lot! Don’t count me in that group as I submitted a resume yesterday for … Continue reading →

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On the other hand, Arctic sea ice melting…

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

… faster than expected. Arctic Ocean sea ice – one of the most visible indicators for global warming – may be headed for another record-breaking summer decline. If the pattern continues, new research suggests, its warming effect could reach up … Continue reading →

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Flag Day, in a few hours

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA
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Criticize Michelle Obama

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

Don’t you dare (more or less) says Dick Durbin. Rachel puts things in perspective as only she can.

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Islamic Saudi Academy

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

Read about the school of hate in northern Virginia over at Joanne Jacobs.

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Global warming is a scam

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

At least according to John Coleman, founder of the Weather Channel. You may want to give credit where credit is due to Al Gore and his global warming campaign the next time you fill your car with gasoline, because there … Continue reading →

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As oil spikes our behaviour changes

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

How enlightening! Thanks Toronto Star. But there are some worthwhile tidbits in the article… Prices at the pump are going up at the very time that incomes, most particularly those in the U.S., are going down. There, the financial crisis … Continue reading →

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Boulder County limits house size to 6000 sq ft

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

Boulder County is limiting house size to less than 6000 square feet unless you want to start playing the Transfer Development Rights game. The new rules, which will go into effect Aug. 8, will force anyone who wants to build … Continue reading →

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This guys a judge…

Posted on June 14, 2008 by ChrisA

Pathetic. If he ever wants to leave Ohio, I’m sure Boulder will welcome him with open arms, heck probably even a parade. Hat tip to Powerline among others.

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Unlawful Combatants at Gitmo

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

Hugh Hewitt’s column at Townall.com has Justice Scalia’s dissenting opinion… America is at war with radical Islamists. The enemy began by killing Americans and American allies abroad: 241 at the Marine barracks in Lebanon, 19 at the Khobar Towers in … Continue reading →

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The Clean Indoor Air Act and Boulder

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

So now we need to know what the meaning of “and” is. The City of Boulder is taking the owner of the Pearl Street Tavern to court regarding smoking on their outdoor patio. So why is it called the “Indoor … Continue reading →

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VIP loans….

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

Friends of Angelo loans. The worker bees have conflict of interest issue. Apparently that doesn’t apply to Alphonso Jackson, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bush who resigned in April, and Donna Shalala, who was secretary of … Continue reading →

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Appeasement of Muslims in Britain

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

Read the Pajama’s media report on Muslim “no-go” areas in Britain… In February this year, Christian evangelists Arthur Cunningham and Joseph Abraham were doing what Christian evangelists do: handing out Bible extracts. They were stopped by a representative of the … Continue reading →

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Land Grab II

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

I want to back away from casting Muhammad Salim as the bad guy in the dispute caused when his neighbor took down the fence. At present there’s more to learn and I advise reading the comments to get a taste … Continue reading →

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Obama “Fight the Smear” campaign

Posted on June 13, 2008 by ChrisA

Obama has created a Fight the Smear campaign, to counterattack smears about the candidate (or his wife). The one that stands out to me is the smear that Obama is a Muslim. Power Line shares my concern, not that Obama … Continue reading →

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Do Democrats want higher gas prices?

Posted on June 12, 2008 by ChrisA

In a June 10th CNBC interview Obama claims that the issue with high gas prices is NOT the price but how quickly the prices rose. Ed Morrisey over at Hot Air asks the questions… Obama wants higher gas prices? Do … Continue reading →

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