Monthly Archives: December 2011

EPA: Throttle back – H.R. 1633

Posted on December 9, 2011 by ChrisA

Nice to see our elected legislatures pass some useful legislation. The Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H.R. 1633, which would prevent the EPA from issuing any new rule over the next year that regulates coarse particulate matter, or “nuisance dust,” … Continue reading →

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Alec Baldwin: Spoiled brat

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ChrisA

Alec Baldwin thrown off AA flight at LAX for ‘playing game’ on phone Passenger Steve Weiss, who was sitting across the isle from Baldwin, described the scene. “Apparently he said he was playing a game, but he was actually talking … Continue reading →

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“…Dec. 7 only happened on one day in 1941.”’

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ChrisA

December 7th, 1941 – 70 years ago today This will be the last reunion… But no more. The 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack will be the last one marked by the survivors’ association…. “We had no choice,” said … Continue reading →

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RIP: 1879 – 2012

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ChrisA
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Posted on December 7, 2011 by ChrisA

Rick Santorum: “I Can‘t See Why Trump ’Would Be Any Worse’ of a Moderator than Members of the Mainstream Media.” Touche. I’m not a big fan of “the Donald” but Santorum makes a good point.

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Coming soon to Boulder, cold classrooms…

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ChrisA

School turns heating off to ‘save planet’ Coming soon to Boulder, I feel sure. added 12/7 at 6:53a Instapundit: It’s a valuable lesson: “Eco-Friendly” just means “in the hands of the smug and sadistic. I also like the hashtag:  #GREENFAIL

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Glenn Reynolds:” Can we just shut down the ATF and DEA?”

Posted on December 5, 2011 by ChrisA

BUDGET CUT!

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Yes, all we need to free ourselves from the last 5 Year Plan is another 5 Year Plan. Not.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by ChrisA

Why “too big to fail” means “wait for it” Thus every bailout and rescue made in the name of preventing the demise of something deemed “too big to fail” builds up a head of steam until the point is reached … Continue reading →

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Oh, this problem is much bigger than South Carolina

Posted on December 4, 2011 by ChrisA

COLUMBIA Many South Carolina public colleges and universities are excessively expensive and have strayed too far from their core mission: educating students, according to a recent study by a Columbia-based think tank. Tuition is rising faster than household income in … Continue reading →

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#OccupyFail: Beam me up

Posted on December 4, 2011 by ChrisA

Some Occupy L.A. arrestees feel traumatized, might seek therapy Sometimes reality sucks. Deal with it.

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Mapquest: Who ruined the user experience?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by ChrisA

Tried to use mapquest this afternoon. It was very frustrating with various ad’s covering the images and map controls. Only a finance guy could screw the user experience up that badly.

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