Aug - 14th
Cold War
Posted at 8:44 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
The priceless breaking news headline on MSNBC.com this morning... "Defense secretary Gates says U.S. does not want another cold war with Russia." Phew; that was a close one.
Jul - 31st
Oil Spoils
Posted at 1:07 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
What is the GOP talking point? We need to give energy companies tax incentives to explore for oil. It seems quarterly profits of "$11.68 billion, the highest-ever for an American company," is not enough.
The recent extravagant run-up of prices at the pump (upwards of $4.50 for regular in California) was not because of the increased [...]
Jul - 29th
Stevens
Posted at 10:06 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
Well, it certainly has come full circle, although it is not close to being over. The well-known senior senator from Alaska -- Ted Stevens -- has been indicted on federal bribery charges. Long-time readers of Josh Marshall's incomparable Talking Points Memo blog, myself included, have seen this coming for nearly two years, starting with the [...]
Jul - 28th
Golden Gate Redux
Posted at 6:22 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
I guess I am not the only one... "Nearly 75 percent of the 1,600 respondents are opposed to any suicide barrier being built [on the Golden Gate Bridge] at all." Some semblance of sanity in an insane world. It continues, it being the world according to reyonthehill... "But of the barrier design options, the net [...]
Jul - 9th
Golden Gate Jumpers
Posted at 4:07 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
I am not a proponent of modifying the Golden Gate Bridge to reduce the potential for the landmark to be a location and method for suicide (I think it is a silly idea), but with the five choices offered, I would choose the netting option. It certainly would have the least visual impact on the [...]
Jul - 7th
GE Weather
Posted at 1:19 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
Am I the only one whose first thought upon hearing that NBC is buying the Weather Channel for $3.5 billion is that GE simply overpaid? Did they even try to negotiate that price? Was $3.2 billion out of the question? And what happens to Al Roker?
Jul - 3rd
Gay, also known as Homosexual
Posted at 8:12 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
A pro-family group automatically replaces the word 'gay' with 'homosexual' when re-publishing AP stories, which is all fine and good, unless a person's last name is 'Gay.' Then it is just a downright hilarious headline... "Homosexual breaks Greene's US record in 100 at trials." (via kottke)
Jun - 27th
ICANN IWANT
Posted at 9:09 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
It is about time. With
Jun - 24th
A Fitting Memorial
Posted at 9:29 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
Coming soon to San Francisco... "the George W. Bush Sewage Plant."
Jun - 17th
Morning Snark
Posted at 8:36 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
Hundreds of same-sex couples were married last night in California, expressing their love amid the new-found freedom reinforced by the California courts. Aside from the bliss that comes with a wedding ceremony, the State of California is on pace to erase its record deficits in two years when the number of divorce filings is expected [...]
Jun - 3rd
Another No Shit Headline
Posted at 8:06 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
The long-awaited return of the No Shit headline...
Today's example... "Cable networks thrived on lengthy primary campaign."
May - 28th
McClellan
Posted at 9:56 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
I hope Scotty McClellan continues to wear a flag pin on his lapel as he tours the press circuit this week, plugging his new book and responding to the myriad of questions, or the White House will add "terrorist sympathizer" to the disgruntled former press secretary's legacy.
May - 28th
Disgruntled
Posted at 9:03 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
Following the release of his revealing memoirs as White House press secretary, Scott McClellan has been regarded as simply "a 'disgruntled' former employee" by the Bush administration. I guess that is the door-prize treatment for being thrown under the bus during the Libby-Rove-CIA-leak-case fiasco.
May - 22nd
Checked Bags Should Not Be Punished
Posted at 9:31 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
A major airline will now charge for a traveler's first checked bag, not just their second bag.
Unfortunately, the direct result of this will be more people trying to bring more bags on-board, meaning harder to find room in the overhead compartments -- which reminds me, items in the overhead compartment may have shifted during flight, [...]
May - 16th
China Twofer
Posted at 5:59 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
I don't mean to make light of the devastating earthquake that has destroyed the lives of millions of people in China, in any way whatsoever, but the following news story on the subject seems illogical to me... In a report on the nation's one-child policy, a story suggests that "couples who lost an only child [...]
Apr - 28th
Batman Redux
Posted at 1:20 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
An interesting article in the San Francisco Chronicle today lists the top five superhero films ever made, and to no surprise, Batman Begins finds it rightful place at number one. This article does not do justice to the film however, since Batman Begins may be the best film ever, period.
Apr - 1st
Spitzer’s Choice
Posted at 12:34 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
Alright, I will finally comment on the Eliot Spitzer (former esteemed governor of New York) call-girl affair...
Question: According to reports, Eliot Spitzer paid $4,300 for his liaison with Emperors Club call girl... was she worth it?
She was definitely worth it. I don't know about you, but a fleeting opportunity to be governor versus a once-in-a-lifetime [...]
Mar - 10th
Dem Futures Market Hit
Posted at 11:08 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
So much for Eliot Spitzer in 2016... "Spitzer Is Linked to Prostitution Ring." Um, yea. An up-and-coming star maybe shone too bright, too early.
Mar - 4th
Blogging
Posted at 9:15 am | Filed Under Uncategorized
Mark this news item under the category "we can statistically prove any premise if we throw enough money behind it and squint just hard enough to make the appropriate conclusion."
"A new study has found Bloggers are better adjusted and live healthier, happier social lives."
You see, it wasn't just about proving how smart I am; it's [...]
Feb - 26th
George, George, George of the Jungle
Posted at 9:39 pm | Filed Under Uncategorized
I spent this past weekend snowboarding at Squaw Valley, host city of the 1960 Winter Olympics. There were near-blizzard conditions, and I surely got my ass-kicked. I am still sore in my legs, but I had one helluva fun time.
Then I caught this story this evening: "Skier dies after hitting tree at Squaw Valley." Scary.