Monday, January 31, 2011

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Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten has warned that a disaster fund would be a disincentive to people taking our insurance.
disaster fund 'could hit insurance'

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college sports

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Overall : Michigan 17-7-4, Notre Dame 16-9-5, Western Michigan 14-6-8, Miami 14-9-5, Ohio State 13-11-2, Alaska-Fairbanks 11-10-4, Ferris St. 12-12-4, Northern Michigan 11-13-4, Michigan St. 11-13-4, Lake Superior St. 7-12-7, Bowling Green 8-18-2.
college sports results, schedule

WATERTOWN -- Broome Community college's made more shots from behind the three-point arc than from in front of it in winning at Jefferson Community college on Saturday, 71-51.
college sports: Broome CC women go on 3-point tear in basketball win

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

NFL

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To understand just how good the NFL's ratings have been this season -- the best in about 15 years -- it helps to take a moment and compare the league to the rest of TV. Games on CBS, Fox and NBC averaged 20 million viewers. The average for the prime-time programming on the four major networks, the most coveted slots on the schedule?
NFL riding remarkable TV ratings into Super Bowl

The NFL already is feeling financial effects from the uncertainty of its labor negotiations. The league estimates its cumulative gross revenue losses could reach $1.7 billion by 2015 if there is no agreement with the players' union before the next regular season is scheduled to start.
NFL: Owners, players have 'lot at risk' if no deal

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A conservative strategy seminar set up by a pair of billionaire brothers whose opposition to President Barack Obama's policies are well known is expected to draw as many as 1,000 protesters this weekend in Rancho Mirage.
conservative Conference Slated as Opposition Groups Plan Protest

Washington (CNN) - A conservative group that last year helped defeat GOP Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah in his bid...
Will Hatch feel the heat from conservative groups?

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

NBA

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Trade talks are heating up in Cleveland, where it seems everyone's on the table ... New All-Star Innovations ... Up Close: Baron Davis ... Patterson Cracks Rotation ..
NBA At 2: Fire Sale In Cleveland

Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 124-117 victory on Friday night. Durant converted a three-point play, hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the right wing and then added a jumper from the top of the key as the Thunder ...
NBA Capsules

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With congressional midterm elections as a prime example, we are witnessing the polarization of politics. There is an increase in personal attacks and the constant attempts to humiliate the opposition. Our elections and our politicians' rhetoric are no longer about why their particular policies or views are better for the country: It is now all about how America will be driven into the ground if ...
politics as usual epitomized by gridlock

The modern male politician has no qualms about throwing it in for family, writes Tim Elliott.
Tough politics are no substitute for a child's game of football

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Friday, January 28, 2011

NBA

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The NBA is a star-driven league. With only five players on the court, one or two can make a huge difference in a team's performance. It was the reason behind the frenzy over the LeBron James' free agency sweepstakes, with teams clearing salary cap space for two years in the hope of grabbing King James. James took his talents and Nikes to South Beach and now the Heat are poised to thrive in the ...
The NBA's Best Teams For The Buck

The NBA has suspended guard O.J. Mayo 10 games without pay for violating the league and union's anti-drug program with a positive test. The league announced the suspension Thursday for Mayo's positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Mayo's suspension will start Friday night when the Grizzlies visit Philadelphia, and he will be able to return Feb.
NBA suspends O.J. Mayo 10 games for positive test

The NBA has rejected the tinted goggles that Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade planned to wear for the start of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks to protect his eyes from the bright lights as he recovers from a migraine headache.
NBA won't let Wade wear tinted goggles

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The NFL already is feeling financial effects from the uncertainty of its labor negotiations.
NFL: Owners, players have 'lot at risk' if no deal

U.S. Figure Skating doesn't want to take on the NFL. The federation will consider moving its national championships if the NFL, as expected, goes to an expanded schedule, executive director David Raith said Thursday. Nationals in non-Olympic years are typically held in late January, when the NFL takes off in preparation for the Super Bowl.
NFL schedule could affect US skating championships

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will cut his salary to $1 if there is a work stoppage after the collective bargaining agreement expires in March.
NFL commissioner: $1 salary if work stoppage

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

college sports

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Overall : Michigan 17-6-4, Notre Dame 16-9-3, Western Michigan 12-6-8, Miami 14-9-3, Ohio State 13-10-2, Northern Michigan 11-11-4, Alaska-Fairbanks 10-10-4, Ferris State 11-12-4, Michigan State 10-12-4, Lake Superior State 6-11-7, Bowling Green 7-17-2.
college sports results, schedule

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politics

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A recent article in The Atlantic about the world's super rich makes it clear that it's an interest in humanity binds the poor to the rich.
The politics of being really, really rich

A Republican-run House hearing on eliminating federal regulations quickly erupted into partisanship Wednesday, as GOP lawmakers said many rules cost American jobs while Democrats insisted they protect public health, the environment and even national security.
politics marks Obama, GOP battle over regulations

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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There are some moments in time that can never be forgotten by those affected. For many, the Jan. 28, 1986, Challenger disaster and the loss of its crew, including Concord, N.H., school teacher Christa McAuliffe is one of those events.
Challenger disaster Created 'Flashbulb Memories,' Says Psychology Professor

Jan. 28 is the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, which claimed the lives of seven people. One of those lost was Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from Concord, N.H. As a lifelong New Hampshire resident, this tragedy resonates deeply with my friends and family, and with those who live and work in Concord.
Quote Roundup: Concord Remembers the Challenger disaster, 25 Years Later

THE 2008 financial crisis was an "avoidable" disaster caused by widespread failures in government regulation, corporate mismanagement and heedless risk-taking by Wall Street, according to the conclusions of a US inquiry.
disaster was avoidable, says US inquiry

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Cold war Kids have built their reputation on spiky, loose-limbed music, illuminatingly detailed lyrics and a voice-might-crack-at-any-second singer who could sound simultaneously tender and unhinged. Like their distinctive cover artwork, they left the rough edges in - and played them as a strength....
Album review of Cold war Kids' 'Mine Is Yours'

Every few months the specter of a new American war in the Middle East is raised, and just as predictably, time passes without the firing of guns on a new front. So it has been since 9/11 ushered in the era of "war on terrorism" or better put, "permanent war" -Hooman Majd, Iranian Diplomacy
To war?

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Two conservative groups launched a campaign Monday to hound General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt out of his job. Immelt was selected by President Obama Friday to serve as head of the new White House Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. But FreedomWorks and the Free Enterprise Project believe Immelt's position with GE is a conflict of [... ]
conservative groups want to put White House jobs adviser out of a job

Former conservative MP Phil Gallie has died at the age of 71, the party said today.
Former conservative MSP Phil Gallie dies

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Monday, January 24, 2011

college sports

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Notre Dame 4, Ohio State 1
college sports results, schedule

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NBA

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Now that we're past the midseason point of the NBA season, the debates and conversations are heating up. The teams and players who are real contenders and who aren't are starting to shape up.� Miami is too soft in the middle. Derrick Rose is only getting MVP talk in Chicago. The New Orleans Hornets had a nice start, but they aren't going anywhere. The Jazz are only a "regular season" team. The ...
NBA Awards and Championship Contenders: Fact Or Fiction

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

politics

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politics is history in the present tense. And this week has been crowded with historic anniversaries that should adjust our expectations upward when it comes to the dark carnival of contemporary politics.
A reminder from history: politics can lift you up

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NFL

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Despite its stunning success, bickering between the NFL's players and owners may force a work stoppage. One thing the league should do: hand over the team's financial statements, in full
NFL Labor Dispute: Should Owners Show Players the Money?

Next step, the Super Bowl. The NFL's final four has a strong connection to the big game, from the first champion (Packers) to the winner of perhaps the most significant game (Jets). And from possibly the best Super Bowl team (1985 Bears) to the most dominant franchise of the era (Steelers).
NFL's final four has mixed Super Bowl history

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

war

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Sierra Leone's youth look to unlock the nation's potential
war child to entrepreneur

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conservative commentator Ezra Levant is downplaying his involvement in a security screening incident last week at the Ottawa airport.
conservative gadfly Ezra Levant plays down incident at screening point at Ottawa airport

In the run-up to President Obama's State of the Union address next Tuesday, Republicans are turning up the volume on their pledges to cut spending.
conservative GOP group wants to cut $2.5 trillion

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Friday, January 21, 2011

college sports

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Matt Szczur is one of those rare athletes who has the ability -- and the opportunity -- to play two different sports, baseball and football, at the professional level.
college sports: Villanova's Szczur Chooses Baseball

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politics

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Last week the Auburn University football team beat University of Oregon in a 22-19 win. Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard argues that the same elements that go into making a winning football team can be used to make a state politically and economically competitive.
The Weekly Standard: Good Football And Good politics

A revolt against the politics of despair is sweeping across the Arab and Muslim world -- signs of which are on full display from Afghanistan and Iran to Palestine and most spectacularly in Tunisia.
Revolt spreads against politics of despair

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

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A group of conservative lawmakers said the budget can be balanced without new taxes through a range of options including an across-the-board pay cut for state employees; cuts in the Texas Grants college assistance program; cuts to health care and...
conservative lawmakers lay out a blueprint for budget cuts

A lean budget, and a plan by conservative Texas Lawmakers could hit education and all state workers hard.
conservative Texas Lawmakers Lay Out Plan for Spending Cuts

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Letter to Palm Beach Post

When are you (editors) going to take down this trash? Sorry for the link

I'd expect a major correction and apology for allowing something this slanderous to be posted on your website.

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Brazilian officials began Wednesday moving thousands of people out of at-risk areas near Rio in a flooding disaster that has already left at least 739 people dead.
Residents moved from Brazil disaster zone

January 13, 2011. As UNISDR regional champion, I am pleased to be a part of this momentous region-wide launch of UNISDR's campaign, Making Cities and Municipalities Resilient: "My City, My Town is Getting Ready!" I am aware of the significant efforts made by the partner stakeholders to make this important event...
Legarda: disaster risk reduction campaign launch for Region-VII

The World Bank has said it will lend Brazil $485 million for rebuilding and disaster prevention efforts following devastating mudslides that killed more than 700 people.
World Bank lends Brazil $485 mln in disaster aid

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

NFL

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The NFL players' union filed a collusion claim against the league's owners, another move in the back-and-forth between the sides as they near the expiration of their labor contract.
NFL players' union files collusion claim

The NFL Players Association has filed collusion charges against the NFL as both sides seek to negotiate a new contract. SI.com legal expert Michael McCann sheds some light on the case.
Michael McCann: Collusion charge against NFL could be hard to prove by players

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

NBA

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The NBA has rescinded the technical fouls given to Lakers forward Ron Artest and Clippers forward Blake Griffin for their parts in a scuffle that occurred at the end of the teams' game on Sunday.
NBA rescinds technical fouls on Griffin, Artest

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A rescue charity says it has raised enough cash to respond to disasters after facing possible bankruptcy last year.
Rescue team 'ready for disaster'

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Monday, January 17, 2011

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Provocative rhetoric on conservative radio talk shows, and whether it leads to violence, has taken center stage in the national debate over political speech after the shooting in Tucson. The caller's name is Avery, and as the call progresses he seems a case study in incendiary talk radio rhetoric.
conservative talk radio rhetoric is hot topic

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Heh - show

Proof?

NBA



NBA deputy commissioner says work stoppage 'not inevitable,' though no meetings set
NBA Deputy Commish: Work Stoppage 'Not Inevitable'

The NBA has granted a disabled player salary exception to the Houston Rockets in the wake of Yao Ming's latest season-ending injury. Yao underwent surgery on Jan. 6 to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle.
NBA grants disabled player exception for Yao

NFL



The NFL has warned players to cut out the trash talk, specifically when it threatens other players.
NFL warns teams about trash talk

Threats that are physical in nature will be taken into account when evaluating discipline for illegal physical contact during game. Threats that are physical in nature will be taken into account when evaluating discipline for illegal physical contact during game.
NFL warns players to curb trash talk

The NFL has told multiple teams the trash talk and bravado that surfaced this week was expected to stay off the field.
NFL playoffs: Executive VP Ray Anderson warns teams about trash talk

Saturday, January 15, 2011

war



This week s war Room discusses the kickoff of the biggest and most important recruiting weekend for Lane Kiffin...
Presenting The war Room

A war veteran cannot be buried in the seaside village where he spent the last eight years of his life because a council has ruled that he and his wife were not local residents.
war veteran cannot be buried at seaside village after public outcry

Shows that feature World war 3 Illustrated magazine covers and collaborative works by Rita Ackerman and Harmony Korine, and Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler.
'Graphic Radicals': '30 Years of World war 3 Illustrated'

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college sports results from around the region and nation
Thursday's college Scoreboard

Friday, January 14, 2011

NBA



NBA's top scorers: Who is most consistent?
NBA's top scorers: Who is most consistent?

A trade for Carmelo Anthony would not instantly make the Knicks the favorites in the East... Brandon Roy getting two surgeries... All-Star ballots fourth return and more!
NBA PM: N.Y. Needs More Than Melo

Ronnie2K here! Back in October, I discussed NBA 2K11's PlayStation Move functionality along with a deep look on all the great features NBA 2K11 has to offer. And if you ever have suggestions for NBA2K, hit me up on Twitter and follow us on Facebook. NBA 2K11 has garnered more than two dozen Sports Game [...]
NBA 2K11 Gets Free Stereoscopic 3D Update on January 16th

Thursday, January 13, 2011

war



Four years after taking on Mexico's drug traffickers by deploying some 50,000 military and federal forces, President Felipe Calder�n is touting successes, including taking down top drug traffickers and dismantling their networks. He is also faced with a grim number: 15,273.
Mexico drug war death toll up 60 percent in 2010. Why?

Wal Snowden, the last of a little-known group of intrepid World war II soldiers who evaded the rampant Japanese Army and earned the nickname 'Malayan Harriers', has died in hospital in Geelong, aged 89.
war 'deserters' outwitted enemy

conservative



Provocative rhetoric on conservative radio talk shows, and whether it leads to violence, has taken center stage in the national debate over political speech after the shooting in Tucson. The caller's name is Avery, and as the call progresses he seems a case study in incendiary talk radio rhetoric.
conservative talk radio rhetoric is hot topic

Prime Minister David Cameron survived a test of his party leadership on Tuesday after eurosceptic conservative rebels failed to win backing for tougher curbs on the flow of power to Brussels from Britain.
conservative rebels fail to win tougher EU laws

A majority of very conservative Americans say political leaders in Washington should stick to their beliefs even if little gets done, while all other groups of Americans, particularly moderates and liberals, tilt more toward the idea that leaders in Washington should compromise.
Very conservative Americans: Leaders Should Stick to Beliefs

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

politics



The letter, to three members of Congress, reads like a eulogy to civility in U.S. politics, its message underscored by the nearly complete absence of mourners.
politics of a shooting prompts search for civility

disaster



BRISBANE floods are predicted to inundate 6500 homes as a child was confirmed among the dead in nearby Ipswich. �
disaster zone across Queensland

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

NFL



Read Rich Eisen's other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
NFL Total Access. Hollywood?

One round of the NFL Playoffs is complete and 11 former Miami Hurricanes have moved on to this weekend's Divisional Rounds.
Eleven 'Canes Advance in NFL Playoffs

Monday, January 10, 2011

conservative



conservative state lawmakers and activists are squabbling over who should be the Texas House Speaker and the method by which the speaker will be chosen.
conservative state lawmakers, activists battling over Texas House Speaker

Gabrielle Giffords, one of her state's most high-profile Democrats, seems at first glance to be an unlikely choice of voters in conservative-leaning southern Arizona.
Giffords: Dem who wins in conservative district

Tensions between the socially conservative and libertarian wings of the movement are heating up.
A conservative civil war over CPAC

Global Warming

war



( FT ) -- Brazil has warned that the world is on course for a full-blown "trade war" as it stepped up its rhetoric against exchange rate manipulation.
Trade war looming, warns Brazil

The world could face a full-scale "trade war" if governments keep pushing down exchange rates to boost exports, Brazil's Finance Minister Guido Mantega warned in an interview on Monday.
Brazil's finance minister warns of 'trade war'

Sunday, January 9, 2011

college sports



On Monday night, with millions of fans watching every play, Auburn will take on Oregon for the national championship of college football.
Is college athletics a sweatshop?

politics



Even before the shooting of a congresswoman on Saturday, the state of Arizona was in the throes of a convulsive political year that had come to symbolize a bitter partisan divide across much of America.
Bitter politics of Arizona loom over shooting

NBA



A person with experience in NBA labor negotiations believes owners are committed to cutting costs -- and players' jobs. Ken Berger says if the two sides can't reach an agreement, the league could face a potential lockout.
NBA owners stay committed to spending less

With a number of franchises stuck in the red and critics complaining the game is watered down, the National Basketball Association may consider the nuclear option: shrinking itself.
NBA Unlikely to Take Contraction Plunge

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Snow

Expecting 4-7" this weekend (starting tomorrow evening through Monday); so we may actually get some of the white stuff.
From Christmas; but could be more this week

Angi went to WalMart and said they are basically out of everything (we only needed some beer and a mini-heater for the cat heh).

Prayers go out to the family and friends of the people involved in the shooting in Arizona today; my understanding is a federal judge and a nine year old girl are dead while 4 others were wounded (including the congresswoman who was in critical condition after being shot in the head).

While the perp was caught (other people are of interest); I hope the police diligently get to the bottom of the whole sordid thing and get everyone responsible.

NFL



The NFL and ESPN are close to a contract extension worth $2 billion annually. Could the deal prevent
NFL Money Machine Rolls On

The NFL is looking to place devices known as accelerometers in players' helmets to measure the force of hits to the head they absorb.
NFL fighting head injuries with technology

disaster



Problems with Cook County flood victim money continue A $10 million dollar disaster grant to help area flood victims continues to be a disaster for Cook County.
disaster grant disaster

Ah, the 1970s! That glorious time before seat belt laws and bicycle helmets. In the 1970s we stayed out, unsupervised in our neighborhoods, past dark and ate sugary cereals every day for breakfast. We wore knee socks and rainbow shirts. And then came the boom of the '80s.
disaster PREPAREDNESS: A Memoir

politics



The United States likely will face stiffer headwinds in resolving trade issues with China as the Asian power enters a period of leadership change, a US trade expert said Friday.
China politics may block trade progress: US expert

CBS News political analyst John Dickerson, "Evening News" senior producer Ward Sloane and senior political producer Rob Hendin break down the week's top political headlines Friday on "Washington Unplugged."
Video: politics Roundtable: Dickerson, Sloane %26 Hendin Unplugged

Tit-for-tat politics doesn't serve Texans; powered flight is celebrated in Fort Worth.
Tit-for-tat in Texas politics; powered flight is celebrated in Fort Worth

Friday, January 7, 2011

war



Former Laotian Hmong general Vang Pao, who died in the United States Thursday aged 81, was a controversial figure who led a CIA-backed "secret army" in the Vietnam war, and never abandoned the dream of leading his people home from exile.
Vietnam war 'secret army' chief Vang Pao dies in US

The Losers

Should you see it?  Yes

A covert ops team is betrayed by their handler in Bolivia when targeting a suspected terrorist weapons man.  They go in and rescue twenty-five innocent children; then everything goes wrong.

Starring Jeffery Dean Morgan (Clay), Idris Elba (Rogue), Chris Evans (Jensen), Columbus Short (Pooch), Oscar Jaenada (Cougar) and Zoe Saldana as Aisha. This is a fast-action shoot-em-up that delivers. The bad guy (Max) is a bit over-the-top in his acting, but the movie on the whole is well played.

Make sure to watch into the credits or you'll miss one of the funniest parts... also this movie screams sequel.

NBA



The Knicks bounced back from a stretch of five losses in seven games with wins over Indiana and San Antonio, but now they hit the road for a four-game Western swing that starts in a particularly interesting destination: Phoenix, where power forward Amare Stoudemire starred for eight tumultuous seasons before bolting to New York for a five-year, $100 million contract as a free agent this summer.
NBA weekend lookahead: Amare Stoudemire returns to Phoenix

Plus, New Orleans takes a step back; another case for Seattle; card game at heart of trouble; why was Carlos Boozer benched?
NBA High-5: Closing time has become hangover time for the Minnesota Timberwolves

college sports



For big-time college sports, late December is more than the season of holiday basketball tournaments and myriad football bowl games. It's also the time for making tax-deductible gifts to the booster club of your favorite college team.
Charles Clotfelter: End taxpayer subsidy for major college sports

Thursday, January 6, 2011

conservative



Influential conservative Dick Armey on Thursday urged the new House to take leadership in reducing the size of government and reining in spending by cutting "obnoxious programs" out of the budget.
conservative leader urges House to follow through on spending

politics



COMMENTARY | Republicans have said for months they want to make the George W. Bush-era tax cuts "permanent." In a compromise, President Obama signed a law that kept the tax cuts on for the next two years while extending unemployment benefits for Americans without a job for another year.
Permanent politics of Bush-Era Tax Cuts

MINALIN -- politics has taken a backseat on New Year's Day as thousands of Minale�os, including government officials, participated in the annual Aguman Sanduk Festival here over the weekend. In a show of unity, Mayor Arturo Naguit joined Vice Mayor Edgar Yambao, Councilor Cesar Magat, Boy Batac and Jenny Magat during the parade of floats that traversed the main streets of the municipality. read ...
politics set aside for Pampanga festival

college sports



For big-time college sports, late December is more than the season of holiday basketball tournaments and myriad football bowl games. It's also the time for making tax-deductible gifts to the booster club of your favorite college team.
Charles Clotfelter: End taxpayer subsidy for major college sports

Tax-deductible gifts to college athletic booster clubs don�t get mentioned much when we hear talk of the excess costs of college sports, but they play a surprisingly large role in the college athletics business, and at considerable cost to the taxpayer.
Charles Clotfelter: How major college sports gain at taxpayers' expense

Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky announced today that the conference has reached a new multi-year agreement for national television rights with Fox sports Media Group, beginning with the 2011 football season through the 2015-16 athletic year.
Conference USA and FOX sports Media Group Announce New Television Rights Agreement

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

NBA



LeBron's not the hometown headliner at United Center or MSG, but that doesn't mean the Bulls and Knicks are boo-hooing. Far from it: they're among teams with solid prospects for the new year.
NBA Power Rankings: Six teams likely looking at a happy new year

Trey Johnson of the Bakersfield Jam has been named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in December. The honor, the first of the 2010-11 season, is also the first of Johnson's career.
NBA D-League Daily Developments

NFL



NFL legend Brett Favre looks to have played the final game of his record-breaking career.
Favre hints he has played final game of NFL career

A day after the NFL regular season ended, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent an e-mail to about 5 million fans, telling them that "if both sides give a little," the league and its players' union "can and will reach an agreement" on a new labor deal. Citing the U.S. economy and saying, "a 10 percent unemployment rate hurts us all," Goodell wrote Monday: "Yes, NFL...
NFL Commissioner Goodell e-mails fans about labor

A day after the NFL regular season ended, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent an e-mail to about 5 million fans, telling them that "if both sides give a little," the league and its players' union "can and will reach an agreement" on a new labor deal.
NFL commish Goodell: We will reach deal on CBA

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

conservative



AUSTIN - conservative activists are pressuring Republican Texas lawmakers to dump one of their most powerful elected officials, House Speaker Joe Straus, with a week to go before the start of the
conservative activists want new Texas speaker

Monday, January 3, 2011

Friends n Feeds

Got some good friends coming over tonight to drink a little and play some Black Ops :)

Trying to incorporate some feeds into the blog system (from BlogOverdrive) but have as yet not figured out how to get the links to show with the feed (in contact with support on that) so that news (various) will be posted a couple of times each day even if I don't have time/inclination to post.

Great football this weekend with a few more college games to go and the NFL playoffs set.  Hopefully Arkansas and Auburn can uphold the SEC this coming week (and Kentucky, but meh).

Dallas didn't make the playoffs, so it's time to root for Indy and Peyton :)

war



NEW YORK %26mdash; Barry Zorthian, a colorful U.S. diplomat who left his mark on American policy in Vietnam as a forthright and often combative press spokesman in the early years of the war, has died. Mr. Zorthian, 90, died Thursday in Washington, D.C., hospital ...


Sunday, January 2, 2011

climate change



Gauhati, India %26mdash; In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is %26mdash; literally %26mdash; a weak tea. Growers in tropical Assam state, India's main tea growing region, say rising ...


WASHINGTON %26mdash; With the federal government set to regulate climate-altering gases from factories and power plants for the first time, President Obama's administration and the new Congress are headed for a clash that carries substantial risks for both ...


Movie Night



Story here ...

Sales and Sights

It's time for the 2011 New Year sale at Amazon: clicky



And check out the caves in Vietnam, the pictures are amazing: snap

Daily Pundit's Predictions

Bill Quick has his predictions for the year up (here):
9. California will experience what would be called “sovereign default” if it were an independent nation.
10. There will be an effort to recall Jerry Brown - from the left!
11. Major rioting will hit Los Angeles as the city, county, and state drastically scale back welfare programs at every level.
12. Mike Bloomberg will begin a run for the White House. Within three months he will end it.
13. The Supreme Court will strike down the individual mandate requirement of Obamacare after taking up the case on an expedited review basis, at the request of all sides.
I agree with some...1, 2, and 3 are locks (imo) and 4 I would have to bet against.  5, 6 and 8 I would say yea; 7 no; 9, 11, 12, 13 lock; 10 doubtful; 14, 15, 17, 18 agree; 16 not; 20 lock, 19, 21 not so much.

Of course he actually made predictions; I didn't, so take that grain of salt :)

Saturday, January 1, 2011

First Day

First full day of the new year and I had to work :)  So there was no partying for me.  Lots of exciting bowl games today and not much going on at work until lunch then it got busy as hell, but overall it was a good day.

Angi is getting over her surgery (more on that at a later date) and the move is almost complete (one more load or so from Decatur and then turning off cable/power to the old apartment).  The kids start the new school Monday and they seem excited so everything is looking up for the future.

Two more work days until I get off for two then midnights; going to attempt to work more overtime this year (need the money heh) living so close and all; but probably need to finish up next week on the move and all, so I'll be working even if I'm not working.

Playing a lot of Black Ops on the Xbox 360 (Lord Nazh if anyone plays, send me a friend request) and still like it.  Never cared much for fps (first-person shooters) but after I got the hang of playing MW2, Black Ops was a natural extension.  Still get majorly frustrated at the game play at times (and the insane respawn) but it does help to collect thoughts and stop the mind from wandering :)

Long rambling post saying not much at all; but this year I'm going to attempt to be a blogger again ... not sure if I'll go back to politics/news or just ramble, but I'll definitely post more.

Happy New Year!

I hope 2011 is a great year for you and yours. I know it will be for me.

Warzone

 Recently played a few games on Caldera (warzone) and then... Lots of luck in this one, but satisfying