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“Damn” was her audible response
I recently heard a surprising story: A female CEO was briefed on a stellar candidate for a top job at her company. “Sounds ideal,” she said to the group in the room. “Male or female?” Male was the answer. “Damn” was her audible response. The guy wasn’t even interviewed. Why Are Men SilentSearch BIS
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- “This has been the coldest season with the most ice since we started Arctic Watch in 2000. Almost no whales. The NWPassage is still blocked with ice. Some of the bays still have not melted!”
Richard weber, owner/operater Arctic Watch Generation Screwed
And rather than follow the conventional path of indebting yourself for 13-years so that you can attend university for four, and then fork over the bulk of your pay to the government, instead focus on learning tangible, valuable skills overseas.Government Cheese
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Faraday cage in house
So Boulder. Perhaps the city can give tax incentives for people to install them in their house? Hint: A Faraday cage keeps external electromagnetic waves from entering the house.
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Seagate layoffs
Is there something going on with Seagate layoffs? I’m gotten a lot of “hits” in the last few days on the subject. If you know anything, leave a comment.
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No good news here…
The economy stinks, and it’s going to get worse. These dire economic indicators are merely the prelude to the detonation of Social Security and Medicare, the Fat Man and Little Boy of financial catastrophe . Yippee!!! Bring on universal health … Continue reading
Posted in healthcare, idiocy, Obamanomics, social security, stoopid government
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Word to the wise (and to the U.S. Government)….
“The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent” — John Maynard Keynes From Economics of Contempt blog.
Posted in bailout, Obamanomics, the weekend
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Dental care in Britain
Yikes! While Amy’s experience is an extreme one, it highlights growing concerns about the state of the nation’s dental health. Last week, statistics obtained by the Liberal Democrats revealed that the number of people having teeth extracted in hospital has … Continue reading
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Too much government
Barbados and Jamaica, a case study. The experience of these two Caribbean nations holds lessons for governments, both large and small, grappling with the current global crisis, says Henry, the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of International Economics at the Stanford Graduate … Continue reading
Posted in bailout, big government, idiocy, stoopid government
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I want teachers like this…
Yea right… Reporting from Oakland — Not many schools in California recruit teachers with language like this: “We are looking for hard working people who believe in free market capitalism. . . . Multicultural specialists, ultra liberal zealots and college-tainted … Continue reading
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Trust the spiral
We trusted the spiral too long with our first daughter and took the “never trust” avenue with the 2nd daughter. For our efforts, and not insignificant amount of money, our 2nd daughter will be taking geometry in 8th grade. I … Continue reading
Posted in Education, math
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ClimateSmart to invade Boulderites homes
The Daily Camera article starts off… You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. My question is if Boulderites don’t want to drink the water, why do they keep electing the (virtually) same group of … Continue reading
Posted in Boulder is stoopid, global warming
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Government can do everything
As the citizenry relies more and more on the government, one must wonder if we can afford it. I say we cannot and this is why. For all you “it takes a village” folks, it’s time to add “it takes … Continue reading
Posted in bailout, decline of the west, idiocy, inflation
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International finance
Idiocy continues when it comes to the finances of the United States. The Federal Reserve is puzzled by the steepening of the yield curve. This refers to the fact that longer term rates are increasing while short term rates remain … Continue reading
Posted in inflation, stoopid government
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Who would have guessed….
Daily Camera has noticed a tension among mountain drivers and cyclists. All I can say is “what a surprise”. I left out the language I’d really like to use. Readers of this blog, which there are very few, know I’m … Continue reading
Frightening
In more ways than one! Government tyranny necessary to save the planet. Boulder City Councilman Macon Cowles must be channeling Nancy Pelosi, or perhaps it’s the other way around. Doesn’t matter, they are both on the same wavelength. Here’s Cowles … Continue reading
Posted in alt energy, Boulder is stoopid, enviro wackos
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“Just a little bit pregnant”
In the space of less than two hours I heard that phrase twice on the TV today. First on Fast Money (CNBC) it was used in describing the banks and the government being in bed with each other. On the … Continue reading
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Big religion and small religion
Boulder County fights big religion and San Diego County fights “small” religion.
Posted in Boulder is stoopid, County Government
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How could they not?
China and the dollar. And this 5 day chart of the 10 year treasury note basically says “Pay up if you want our money”. The yield is up 400 basis points in 4 days!? Where’s Obama going to get all … Continue reading
Idiot cyclists
Leaving the Bolder Boulder on Hwy 36, we approach the infamous N. Broadway intersection. Cyclists (as in two) cross from North Broadway right in front of us as we’re driving 50 – 55 mph on 36. Cyclists, just because you … Continue reading
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Venezuela police raid opposition broadcaster
What a surprise. Of course, closer to home the government involves itself with the press too. To that end, the DOJ is currently pursuing litigation against two West Virginia newspapers, who have been operating for decades under a joint operating … Continue reading
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