Thursday, October 7, 2010

 

Germany celebrates twenty years of reunification.

This past weekend, Germany celebrated the 20 anniversary of its reunification with nationwide festivities.
Coincidentally, the divide in the U.S. became official this weekend with the progressive march on the Mall in DC following the conservative march organized by Glenn Beck last month.

For more, see WSJ.com

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

 

Former White House Chief of Staff announced his candidature for mayor of Chicago.

As long rumored, former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel announced his candidature to run for mayor of Chicago. In a statement, he said that "he plans to hit Chicago's grocery stores, train stops, bowling alleys and hod dog stands"
Wow! It seems like freshly coming from the White House Rahm Emmanuel has a clear idea of what works and a good plan.

For more, see AssociatedPress.com

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

 

Japan follows the U.S. and Britain in issuing Europe travel alerts to its citizens.

Following the U.S. and Britain, Japan issued an alert to its citizens traveling to Europe because of an impeding terrorist attack over there.
The alert is similar to the one issued by the U.S. in a sense that it recommend caution when using public transportation and to be aware when visiting tourist sites.
In plain English, stop being like a Yankee abroad and more like a frightened foreigner.

For more, see VoiceofAmerica.com

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Monday, October 4, 2010

 

More men said their parteners climaxed during sex than women admitted.

A survey by Indiana University found that 85% of men said that their partners climaxed during sex while only 64 % women said they did so.
Ah! It seems like someone is stretching the true.

For more, see ABCNews.com

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Friday, October 1, 2010

 

National Commission on the BP oil spill criticizes U.S. government initial estimates.

A panel of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill has issued an initial report criticizing the government for making low initial estimates of the volume of oil spilled in the golf.
Why are we still putting in office people who in the face of challenges cannot get it right the first time?

For more, see WSJ.com

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

 

iPhone 4 makes it Chinese debut.

Apple's iPhone 4 made its Chinese debut this weekend and already there is a shortage of the phone.
This latest developments is a testimony to the power of Apple's persuasion: convince Chinese people to buy back the fruit of their cheap labor.


For more, see WSJ.com

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

 

California passes a cuss free week

Unable to pass a pass a budget due three months ago, the California legislature was nevertheless able to pass several measures like a cuss free week, or one that would bar the state from filming cows in New Zealand among others.
I don't know about the cow filming, but I know that in a broke state, it would be hard to keep people from cussing.


For more, see WSJ.com

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

 

Hugo Chavez looses super majority in Venezuelan congressional elections.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's ruling party lost its super majority in the latest Congressional elections held this past Sunday.
Not waisting any time, the GOP leadership is already using this story in their latest push to retake the House reminding everybody that this will be a bad year for all Socialists.

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

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Halloween mask featuring a BP oil stained jumpsuit is unveiled.

Just in time for Halloween, a custom manufacturer has come up with a green oil stained mechanic jump suit adorned with a BP logo and supposed to make fun of the infamous oil spill.
Me, I won't be in costume this Halloween unless someone come up with one representing the bad economy.

For more, see NYTimes.com

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

 

Obama delivers his second back to sckool speech.

In his second back to school speech, President Obama choose a small public school in Philadelphia to deliver his address urging students to "dream big" and "to stay focused."
After further review, it seems like it is the same speech he has been giving to jittery Democrats across the country about their life after November.

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

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Hot Mexican TV reporter back to cover the team on Monday Night.

The hot Mexican TV reporter who caught Jets players'attention this past week end and said she felt uncomfortable being around them, was back on the field during the Monday Night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Coincidentally, the Jets lost after delivering a very sloppy performance.
For a chance to play any better, the Jets may need a restricting order against this woman who is apparently stalking them.

For more, see USA.today.com

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Monday, September 6, 2010

 

The number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. is said to be down significantly.

A new report found that the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has decreased significantly for the first time in two decades .
The reasons if you may ask? Americans are now doing jobs that just a few months ago, Americans did not want to do.

For more, see CBSNews.com

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Friday, September 3, 2010

 

Paris Hilton banned from two Wynn resorts in Las Vegas.

On Wednesday, Paris Hilton was banned from two Wynn resorts on the Vegas Strip and her boyfriend dismissed as a nightclub partner following her arrest last week on suspicion of cocaine possession while riding in a car driving by the boyfriend.
That should be a lesson to all hotel heiress of the world: if you behave badly at a Vegas resort, you will be banned for life.

For more, see AssociatedPresse.com

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

 

Chilean trapped miners receive first hot meals in 26 days.

Chilean miners trapped underground after a rock collapse have received their first hot meal in 26 days when meatballs, chicken and rice were piped through a tube to them. But their request for alcohol and cigarettes were turned down.
When these miners asked for cigarettes and alcohol, I think they were just being greedy because they already got a better service at 2,300 ft below ground than most of us at our favorite fast food joint.

For more, see bbc.co.uk

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

 

Obama's ovale office get a makeover.

While he was away on vacation, President got a complete makeover of the Oval Office in the White House.
It seems like this guy is living the high life. Is the recession over yet?

For more, see USAToday.com

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

 

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls close to 10,000 pounds of ground beef.

On Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of 8,500 pounds of ground beef by Cargill Meat Solutions for E.coli contamination.
A twisted mind would think that there is a conspiracy behind all this food recalls to force American people to finally loose weight by scarring them to death about the safety of the food that they are eating.

For more, see CNN.com

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Monday, August 30, 2010

 

Glenn Beck Restore Honor rally draws a big crowd.

Addressing critics who objected to his choice of the anniversary of Rev Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech to hold his "Restore Honor" rally in Washington DC, TV commentator Glenn Beck called the coincidence "divine providence."
One has to wonder if Glenn Beck knew God before President Obama moved in the White House.

For more, see latimes.com

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

 

GOP minority Boehner calls for the firing of Obama's entire economic team.

In a speech today, GOP minority leader John Boehner called for President Obama to fire his entire economic team and extend the Bush tax cuts because of the lack of momentum in the recovery and the high unemployment.
How about firing stupid politicians who put us in this hole in the first place and now are clamoring to go back to their old ways?

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

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Monday, August 23, 2010

 

An exclusive gays resort to open in New York City.

In New York, developpers are planning to open an exclusive gay resort to be called Out NYC Urban Resort as soon as early next year.
Yeah! It was about time to bring New York into the 21st century.


For more, see NewYorkTimes.com

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Friday, August 20, 2010

 

Study finds that teen sex may not hurt grades after all.

A study released Sunday by the American Sociological Association Conference found that
not all teens who have sex have lower grades as a result.
However, another source found that if students simply "hook up" and have casual sex, their grades do tend to be lower.
It seems like those teachers hitting on their students knew something that the rest of us didn't.

For more, see Time.com

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