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I Haven’t Laughed So Hard

My dear wife told me I was going to enjoy the Get Fuzzy comic strip today (May 1).  She was right!  I can only refer you to the strips web site, since showing the actual strip violates the copyright they are exercising, but if you click over there before May 30,...
Follow-up on DeKalb Shootings

Follow-up on DeKalb Shootings

I’m still a little overwhelmed by the events of Valentine’s Day. People died or were injured and should not have been. It never should have happened. As with any other shooting of this type, we will have days of analysis about the drugs that this young man...

FISA Passes the Senate

I’ve got to assume that what we needed has passed the Senate (and will eventually in the House) since the New York Times website headline reads: “Senate Passes Bill to Expand U.S. Spying Powers”. I usually figure I’m getting what I need when...

It is not about you, Senator Specter

Our august Senator Arlen Specter has found another pressing cause which he feels he must look into and take it wherever it leads him. I respect Mr. Specter a whole lot but sometimes his pursuits leave a lot to be desired. Over the last couple of days, Senator Specter...
Updated Reading Level…

Updated Reading Level…

It took a couple of months. As you may recall, we checked out our reading level at criticsrant.com back in November. At the time, our rating was “elementary school”. Well, we’re proud to say we’ve moved up, and we’re now at “High...

Fed Cuts Key Rate 3/4 Points

Wow, the Federal Reserve has reacted dramatically to the global markets spinning out of control.  According to KCCI TV’s web site this morning, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate to 3.5%: In a statement on its Web site, the Federal Reserve took the action in...
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