Remember the old maxim, "a conservative is a liberal who was mugged"? Do we now need a new maxim for this eco-friendly guy who wants to use his own homemade alternative fuel and runs smack into the state revenuers ? Welcome to the supply side, may the low emissions be with you.
Charlotte Observer | 06/09/2007 | A price to pay for alternative fuels
7/16/2006
6/17/2006
Inequality in America | The rich, the poor and the growing gap between them | Economist.com
Inequality in America | The rich, the poor and the growing gap between them | Economist.com: "The rich are the big gainers in America's new prosperity"
Ryan Howard, first baseman for the Phillies,...
Ryan Howard, first baseman for the Phillies, leads the major leagues in opposite field homeruns. Why then to opposing teams continue to overshift to the right side of the infield? The purpose of an infield shift is to encourage the batter to try and hit the opposite way - a single is better than a homerun. In this case it appears that the opposition is encouraging Ryan Howard to hit oppostie field homeruns - and it is working very wellL 23 homruns - 14 to the opposite field. Last night Tampa Bay tried playing four outfielders - no infielders on the left side of the infield. So what did Howard do? He ripped a single to right despite the overshift.
3/03/2006
43194. Orwell, George. The Columbia World of Quotations. 1996
43194. Orwell, George. The Columbia World of Quotations. 1996: "NUMBER: 43194
QUOTATION: Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
ATTRIBUTION: George Orwell (1903–1950), British author. Winston Smith, in 1984, pt. 1, ch. 7 (1949).
Writing in his diary."
QUOTATION: Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
ATTRIBUTION: George Orwell (1903–1950), British author. Winston Smith, in 1984, pt. 1, ch. 7 (1949).
Writing in his diary."
2/17/2006
Reform Video Franchising Now
This sounds like a good idea to me. I think history shows that monopolies are not good for the consumer. If allowing competition into local markets lowers my cable bill, bring it on. Read the whole thing.
2/16/2006
Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily
This guy has not slept in three decades. I have a solution: Make him watch Senate Judiciary Confirmation Hearings.
Amen
Tired of the hunting accident nonstory? Read this by Dr. Thomas Sowell.
The first revolt of the American colonists against their British rulers was immortalized by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "the shot heard round the world." Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting accident has now become the shot heard round the Beltway.The accidental shooting of Harry Whittington, while he was on a hunting trip with Dick Cheney, has nothing to do with government policy or the Vice President's official duties but the mainstream media have gone ballistic over it nevertheless.
2/15/2006
Spray-On Solar-Power Cells! Cool.
Scientists have invented a plastic solar cell that can turn the sun's power into electrical energy, even on a cloudy day.
The plastic material uses nanotechnology and contains the first solar cells able to harness the sun's invisible, infrared rays. The breakthrough has led theorists to predict that plastic solar cells could one day become five times more efficient than current solar cell technology.
I want one of these!
A new machine which washes, dries and irons clothes could clean up for a Devon student.
2/14/2006
Comfort for the White House Press Corp
Read this: its about unhappy men after penis enlargement surgery.
"For patients with psychological concern about the size of the penis - particularly if it is normal size - there is little point in offering them surgery because it makes no difference," he added.
He said men often requested another bout of surgery because of their dissatisfaction.
The study said rather than having surgery the men should be referred for psychological counselling.
Wealth envy
Here is an great short article on wealth envy. This type of thinking has been around for a long time - all rich people are crooks. Sounds like penis envy too me.
New hybrid from Ford - could be revolutionary
Ford Invents Hybrid that is 300% more efficient than Toyota Prius:
Ford is developing a new form of automotive propulsion, and the implications for the American Auto Industry are huge. The Hydraulic Hybrid could be the greatest innovation since the internal combustion engine itself, and Ford is on the inside track with its F-150 Hybrid. New Tech Spy Has learned details about the system that are simply amazing and could put Ford in a commanding position in the fiercely competitive full size pickup market.
2/12/2006
More trouble on the border
This is an excellent summary of problems on the border. As I noted in a previous post: which ever part latches on to this issue will will the 2006 election. This is becoming a huge issue. Read it.
Border Violence Alarms Chertoff. "There has been an over-100 percent increase in the last fiscal year in border violence aimed at our Border Patrol agents..."
H/t: Grim's Hall:
German Eatery Bans Babies
Dogs welcome but not babies. Check it out.
"Dogs would be welcome, it said, but 'here, children are not allowed in the evening.'
Via Lucianne
Rise in Violence Along Border With Mexico
Which party will be the first to understand that this could be the biggest issue of 2006? Want to win the election? Pay attention to the border.
H/t: Michelle Malkin
H/t: Michelle Malkin
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