Last fall, The whole country got all riled up about Mark Foley. I got all riled up about Mark Foley. And make no mistake about it. Foley's behavior was wrong. But after this election, I have heard nothing about anyone doing anything to protect underage children, and that's sad. It follows a long tradition of Americans reacting to headlines and not following up afterwards. Just look at post Katrina New Orleans if you need more evidence of that. When Foley resigned from the House, the whole...
Lately, many of us JoeUser bloggers have been the victims of additional "bugs" on the site. Having to log in multiple times. I, myself seem to have to "refresh" the home page every time I land on it. The 1st time, my "ID" section says "unknown." I then click "refresh" and it brings up my stats and allows me to "create a new article" or actually go to my blog to do whatever. The new "bugs" are a nuisance, but I really don't give em that much thought. But the other day it occurred to me tha...
Dog Philosophies The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. -Anonymous Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. -Ann Landers If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. -Ben Williams A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than h...
Yesterday, National Security Advisor and Bush loyalist Condeleza Rice was grilled by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For hours, Ms. Rice had to endure an assault of tough questions not only from the other side of the aisle, but from her own party, whom, at least somewhat, has turned against this administration's reckless Iraq poicies. Lead by conservative lawmaker, Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, a chorus of criticizm and affirmations that they were not interested in pursuing the adminis...
The Heritage Foundation likes to tout a study they did that apparantly "proves" that raising the minumum wage somehow increases inflation, raises unemployment and besides, the only people making that wage (or less) are rich suburban kids. They contend that we hurt those folks (who, in the last sentence didn't exist outside of a cushy suburban home) who will somehow be impacted negatavely by having a few more dollars in thier pocket. It's all nonsense! If we look at the last 4 increases...
Apple Computer Inc. is no more. This week, along with the announcement of their new "iPhone" gadget, the growing and diversifying company decided to shed the "computer" part of it's corporate title. This should better reflect the ways in which Apple Inc (it's new name) is positioning itself not only in the competetive personal computer market, but in the music, communication and other fields as well. And in my opinion, Apple has done a brilliant job in "reinventing" itself. It seemed, abo...
Mind Control Made Easy Brilliant short film summarizing the techniques cults use to recruit and control followers.
Mind Control Made Easy Brilliant short film summarizing the techniques cults use to recruit and control followers.
As some have anticipated, Bill Cowher today announced his resignation as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cowher, in his 15 year reign as head coach lead the team to 2 Superbowl Appearances, 1 Super Bowl win and a ton of playoff appearances. the 2 leading contenders for the job is rumored to be Russ Grimm, the offensive line coach and fellow assistant, Ken Wiesenhunt. The following is Bill's opening remarks at the emotional press conference held today: "Art (Rooney II) and Da...
On Tuesday, The 110th Congress will go into what has been dubbed their "1st 100 hours." It's not technically the 1st 100 hours that the new Congress is in existence. That would end somtime Sunday if they were going by that. And it's not the 1st 100 hours from 12:01 Tuesday either. It is the 1st 100 legislative hours, meaning the 1st 100 hours that Congress is in session. What does the new Congress have in store for the nation? Here is a detailed summary of their agenda. Kind of thier versi...
Last night's "Special Comment" by Keith Olbermann was a classic, and, as per usual lately, right on point. The complete special comment can be found here...the following is the 1st part to wet the appetite.... Keith Olbermann 1/2/07 If in your presence an individual tried to sacrifice an American serviceman or woman, would you intervene? Would you at least protest? What if he had already sacrificed 3,003 of them? What if he had already sacrificed 3,003 of them — and was then to...
I just found a recording from one of my band's 'Joe's Garage" from a couple years back. the song is called Cosmic and can be found here. Link If the link doesn't work, copy / paste this ---> http://www.myspace.com/sconn1 Feel free to leave any honest feedback. Thanks:) ps...feel free to give the puppy a treat or 2 while you are there:)"
In America, we often have debates concerning "the right to life" concerning various procedures that occur from before our departure from the womb to the end of our life. Good people, many of whom are Christians and Catholics will debate whether it is ok or not to abort a fetus, euthenize a terminally ill patient or put a serial killer to death. And we, reflecting our diversity, will take up various positions along the way. Some will stand on permitting abortion but opposing the death ...
Of course, all the usual caveats apply... "It's way too early to make firm predictions." "Dramatic changes in events could reshape things." "Most Of These People Haven't Officially Announced" And all that. But just for laughs, I want to give some thoughts on some early contenders and what may happen come 2008. First, a look at the GOP side of the fence. John McCain- the aging Senator seems to have slipped from his early front runner status. That's in due, part, to his pro-Iraq ...