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Obama Democratic Nomination Speech in Minnesota
In case you missed it last night, here’s another rousing speech (the entire speech, in 3 parts, ~30 minutes) from Barack Obama as he announces his win of the Democratic Nomination in St. Paul, Minnesota. One of the notable lines: “What you won’t hear from our campaign is the kind of politics that uses religion […]
7 Ways To Spend Your Economic Stimulus Payment
Beginning this week, the IRS will begin distributing Economic Stimulus Payments (or “tax rebates”) to 130 million households. If you made more than $3,000 & filed your taxes last year, you’re getting one. Single people can expect $600. Married folk: $1200 + $300 per child. That’s a significant chunk of change. “So what do I […]
My New, Deserted Neighborhood
MSNBC touches on an under-reported side effect of the housing crisis — underdeveloped, abandoned communities. Places (Philly area featured) where hopes were high, but prices higher. All the gold has been mined, and what’s left is a ghost town.
Patrick Buchanan Responds To Obama
In the interest of equal time, here is Pat Buchanan’s response to Barack Obama’s speech on race.
Obama’s Speech On Race
You’ve probably heard about Barack Obama‘s speech on race, delivered in Philadelphia earlier this week. If you have about 1/2 hour — you can watch the entire speech here. Say what you will about him, but the man is an orator. Kudos for coming out and saying that most whites are the descendants of immigrants, […]
Eliot Spitzer’s Ladyfriend
The Smoking Gun has the photos of “Kristen”, the high-priced call girl who brought down a governor. Yowza.
“I’ll Be Right Out!”
…said the Kansas woman who sat on her boyfriend’s toilet. For 2 years. As such, the two became one. And I ain’t talkin’ about the boyfriend.
Apple iPhone SDK is coming
Watch the Apple “March 6 Event“, introducing the developer’s kit for the iPhone (and iPod Touch, people!). The demos, all done in under 2 weeks, are killer. New software will be available in June. So now, who wants to donate a MacBook Pro so I can get to coding?!?!
The Baltimore Cop Vs. Skater Video
Here’s the clip making the news today — a skateboarder in Baltimore is “harrassed” by a police officer. Police brutality? Hardly. This defiant punk obviously has no respect for authority, and the cop (who is admittedly a bit of a jerk) simply needed to take control of the situation. Guess what, ya little sk8er twerps: […]
Erin O’Hearn Offers Useless Online Dating Tips
It must be brunette hottie day on Sean O… and Sweeps month on 6abc. Great question at the end there, Jim. Durrrr…. Clip from the snarky & observant Philly blog, Philadelphia Will Do.
The Housing Meltdown
Here’s a great article from Business Week about the Housing Meltdown. At 5 pages, it’s an extended read, but worth it. Full of facts on everything from histories of real estate pricing to the imminent dispelling of the myth that home ownership is the golden ticket to wealth in America. Personally, I’m quite looking forward […]