I haven't had time to really take this in but thought I'd post it:
Okay...I read the piece and it ain't worth your time. Man, I thought this guy was funny at the Golden Globes or whatever he hosted and hoped he would have something witty and insightful to share. Other than him thinking about Easter, I find little else to really emphasize here.
Sorry to waste your time
Made in the USA - US manufacturing still tops China’s by nearly 46 percent by Jeff Jacoby
More evidence that conventional wisdom must continually be examined and evaluated.
Last Christmas Laura gave me a Kindle as a gift. Although I prefer an actual book, it was great for my train ride to and from work. What I like best about it is being able to download a book on the spot.
Here is a list of books I read last year via Kindle:
The Holy Bible (i didn't read all of it! just select chapters)
5000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen (read this one twice)
The Death and Life of the Great American School System by Diane Ravitch
Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Daily Choices by Julie Clawson
Following Jesus by NT Wright
Grace Notes by Philip Yancey
Obama Zombies by Jason Mattera
The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek (still finishing up)
Rush Limbaugh: An Army of One by Zev Chafets
Various Chapters of the NYC Building Code
The Barnes and Nobel Nook is much more impressive. I'm sure these devices will only get better as the months go by.
It is nice not smelling like cigarette smoke after eating at a restaurant or having a drink at the bar. However I do miss the occasional second-hand smoke buzz.
It would be nice to know the reasoning behind the council's ruling. Cigarette butts on the ground is the most annoying aspect of smoking. Nail them for littering, not smoking right? I don't ever recall having a day at the park ruined by second-hand smoke. Keeping my toddler from picking up the discarded butts is the challenge.
With rulings like this, and the high taxes & cost of living, it makes New York less and less appealing (and feasible). It should be a kick in the rear for people to get involved in their local governments. I went to my first Town of Babylon board meeting. There were about 20 people there and 10 of them looked like staffers.
Mubarak was his vice president and successor. I am unaware of the relationship between the two.
I read Sadat's autobiography, In Search of Identity, a few years ago. Although I do not remember specifics, I do recall enjoying his story.
The line about a dollop of butter is my favorite. I prefer a "pad of butter" personally...either way a strategically placed dollop or pad is key.
We have been using this green phactor in smoothies to get our bodies to alkaline. I don't know if I believe the hype because it just doesn't seem natural to be 75% alkaline and 25% acidic. Rice and Grain are such a huge part of the world's diet and definitely comprise more than 25% of a meal. Take a look at this chart to see what I mean.
Even Cookie Monster is in on it - Video
I heard this guy on the radio a few months back and came across his path this past week. Don't know who he is really but I think I like him.
I am looking into radiant floor heat. Not sure if it would be economical to retrofit but I can probably do all the labor intensive installation myself. The technical plumbing/electrical will need to be left to the professionals.
Guys, when your lady asks you if she has gained some weight from all the holiday festivities tell her that if she wants the truth ask her jeans.
Growing up in Dillsburg PA I wasn't really exposed to much if any diversity. So it always amazes me when I see how much people hate Jews.
Obviously immigrants (legal, illegal, documented, undocumented, what have you) are a huge part of America. Our negligent federal government has allowed millions of people to come across the borders. They are now working, having kids, sending them to school, using health care, etc. I don't believe we can deport the people who are here illegally and I don't believe that we should give them amnesty.
I propose inviting anyone who has been in America, illegally, to get legal without fear of penalty -whether it is a path to citizenship, a work visa, etc. Those here less than a year would be sent home with special privilege to gain access to come back after going through the proper process. I don't know what that process is but if there isn't one then get one in place.
Before all this happens the border would need to be closed in some fashion. I do not know what this means or looks like and what it would do to the economy, tourism and travel. The impact should be minimal but maintaining the goal of reforming the current immigration policy.
It would be helpful to define why immigration reform is needed. I could make assumptions a spout off typical answers but it would be nice to see hard data on this.
Although I don't know what that means exactly I like how it sounds.
Federal, state, and local governments are broke and seem to be borrowing more.
I think that all students should skip the last week of school (except seniors so they don't screw up college plans). I think refusing to pay taxes until the politicians "figure" it out is acceptable. IMR.
