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"Losing NY-23 candidate Doug Hoffman became the latest in an increasingly long line of conservative politicians to blame his problems on ACORN yesterday despite the complete lack of evidence the organization played any role in his defeat. The Republican base is with him though...

Just saw this news article and it reminds me of my disdain toward "mandatory tipping" for groups...It's a ridiculous policy especially since 1) they dictate the rate of the tip and 2) some of the worst service I ever had was when I was in a group. <a...

Kellogg is rationing its Eggo products due to flooding and equipment problems at two bakeries. The shortfall could last through mid-2010. "Grocery stores will be experiencing a shortage of the waffles until mid-2010 due to problems at two bakeries, a Kellogg's spokeswoman said on Wednesday...

Seen tons of these strollers around... <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=51271">http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=51271</a> The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Maclaren have announced a voluntary recall of more than 1...

This is just hilarious for a Beck-hater like me. Stewart is spot on with the skit: <a href="http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-5-2009/the-11-3-project">http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-november-5-2009/the-11-3-project</a>

Getting close to the end of our contract...Have ATT now and am somewhat satisfied. Never go over my minutes (family plan-700) thanks to the rollover but the plan seems expensive especially compared to what T-mobile is now offering. Getting more dropped calls than before but not too bad. Don't...

Just wondering if anyone has upgraded to Microsoft's latest offering for Windows? I am pretty happy with XP and never "upgraded" to Vista. My inclination is to save to the $120 and stay with XP until I get a new computer. BTW: Just to stir up a hornet's nest: MACs ARE NOT BETTER...

Wonder what people thought about Obama's healthcare speech last night? Personally I thought it was a very good speech that was expertly delivered by Obama. I think it hit all the necessary points and address a number of concerns. I am personally for universal healthcare. It's funny...

Way to go, Iowa SC!!!! <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/us/04iowa.html?bl&ex=1238904000&en=e70ffe2956e3a3c3&ei=5087">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/us/04iowa.html?bl&ex=1238904000&en=e70ffe2956e3a3c3&ei=5087</a> Hopefully the California SC will recognize the trend and...

The funerals of the four Oakland Police Officers who were killed last Saturday are currently taking place. One of the officers was a relative of a co-worker of my. If you get a chance, please take say a little prayer or a moment to recognize the sacrifices that those officers made...

Today is a mass-protest day for the teachers are being laid off across the state. My wife is being affected. <a href="http://www.pinkfriday09.org/events/event/listByDate?date=2009-03-13">http://www.pinkfriday09.org/events/event/listByDate?date=2009-03-13</a> I know that not...

I was wondering what people thought about U.S. News ranking high schools. I am a little conflicted. On the one hand, schools who do a good job should be lauded for their efforts but I cannot but feel a little weird about trying to rank high schools. Colleges and graduated school are fine and...

I am not sure whether this has been posted before but I wanted to share these two links from NPR and the show "This American Life" regarding the current financial meltdown. The first is about the whole issue about mortgages and lending and the second is about the bailout and the state of the...

I just read this article and am shocked that regulators would not allow a joint plan by the banks and consumer groups to allow forgiveness of some credit card debts. <a...

How far can house value fall? 30 percent? 50 percent? 99 percent? <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081001/ap_on_fe_st/odd_cheap_home">Bid of $1.75 on eBay gets abandoned Saginaw home</a> With a winning bid of just $1.75, a Chicago woman has won an auction for an abandoned home...

Okay.. . we are moving from one IAC complex to another but now have access to a "south" facing sky and thus an option of having satellite TV. I would like to get people's opinion on the age old question of Satellite v. Cable. Cox is incredibly expensive and it looks like they are...

I am sure you all know the fate of Wamu at this point. I am just glad that I got some of the government's money before it collapses. BTW: Does anyone know whether a bank (i.e. JP Morgan Chase) is required to honor the terms of accounts that they bought (i.e. Wamu). Simply put, is my...

<p><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/22950993">www.cnbc.com/id/22950993</a></p> <p>"Yes, there was predatory lending, and yes, there was some fraud (and I don’t mean those cases). But the fundamental reason for today’s credit and housing crisis is greed, plain and simple, and a reprehensible...

<p>Since it is somewhat cold and cloudy here in the OC today and I saw a beautifully printed ad in the OC register for Sandals resorts, I got think about where I would want to go on vacation if money was no object. Here is my list</p> <p>1) Bora Bora-Tahiti </p> <p>2) Phuket, Thailand</p>...

<p>I saw this article in the OC register this morning and had bad gut reaction. But as I read into it, I can see how the idea of using reverse mortgages to keep people in their homes could work. </p> <p>Of course, this basically turns the "owner" into a "renter" since the principal on the...