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| "Islamic Finance" a Hot Topic in Washington Seminars - But Beware | | 2008-06-30 16:51:13 | | In the last two months, in two seminars aimed at developing future counterterrorism policy attended by senior-level representatives from the Administration, industry ( e.g. , financial institutions, tech companies, and defense-related consulting groups), and the military, the subject of "Islamic finance" (or "shariah finance," used interchangably by many) has been introduced and discussed in favorable terms. Financial institutions are especially keen on reaching new markets, and others in the audience...(read more) | | By: An American Warning | | |
| | Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. | | 2008-06-28 16:32:13 | | The Washington National Cathedral, officially called the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and designated by Congress as the non-denominational National House of Prayer, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States, popularly called the Episcopal Church USA. Located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, it is [...] | | By: Best travel, travel trailers, discount travel, 200 | | |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Pick Signed: RB Chauncey Washington | | 2008-06-26 15:52:52 | |
[Note by River City Rage, 06/27/08 12:28 AM EDT ] Salary Information is found! Washington got roughly $60,000 to sign along with minimum base salaries of $295,000 this season, $360,000 in 2009, $440,000 in 2010 and $550,000 in 2011.
The Florida Times-Union is reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed 7th round draft pick Chauncey Washington to a contract. Chauncey is the first of the Jaguars five draft picks to sign a contract. The Jaguars recently released five players to ensure room for the draft picks under the 80-man roster limit.
The Jaguars have a strict policy to not release terms and conditions, including signing bonus and duration were not released, though for a 7th round player it's not much of a concern.
Washington is one of four running backs currently on the Jaguars roster, including Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew, and UFA Lavarus Giles. Given the competition, it seems very likely that Chauncey is the 3rd running back on the depth cha | | By: Big Cat Country - An Unoffical Jacksonville Jaguar | | |
| | Russert's last on-air interview was Friday on WTOP Washington, D.C. | | 2008-06-14 00:26:00 | | Tim Russert's very last on-air interview was today on WTOP News Radio in Washington, D.C. It took place just a few hours before he died. Just listen to him speak. One would never know something might have been wrong with him at the time. He is filled with the same enthusiasm and excitement today as he would be on Election Day. Here's the audio from the 4-minute segment. He speaks of the differences beween Barack Obama and John McCain, a race he will sadly never get to dissect as he wanted. He also speaks of the guests who were scheduled to appear with him on Meet the Press this weekend. | | By: The Hudson Line Blog | | |
| | Se le fue la luz a Washington DC | | 2008-06-13 08:35:18 | | El apagón ocurrido el viernes en el centro de Washington no parece estar ligado a un acto terrorista, informó el Departamento de Seguridad Interior.
"En este momento no estoy al tanto de ningún nexo con el terrorismo," dijo la portavoz Laura Keehner. "Parece ser un tema con una subestación," agregó.
Un extendido apagón afectó el corazón de [...] | | By: Atronao | | |
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| | What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception | | 2008-06-09 00:47:20 | |
What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of DeceptionBy Scott McClellan
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Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained so during one of the most challenging and contentious periods of recent history. Drawn to Bush by his commitment to compassionate conservatism and strong bipartisan leadership, McClellan served the president for more than seven years, and witnessed day-to-day exactly how the presidency veered off course.
In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit of history, McClellan provides unique perspective on what happened and why it happened the way it did, including the Iraq war, Hurr | | By: Store Books Cheap | | |
| | Israel Will Move Into Gaza Very Soon, and Washington Knows It | | 2008-06-06 08:58:47 | | A newswire story today sounds the alarm on a probable Israeli incursion into Gaza to address repeated Hamas terrorist attacks into Israel. "Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Friday raised the spectre of a full-scale military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip despite Egyptian attempts to mediate a truce. 'According to the information as it is now, the pendulum is much closer to tough military action,' Olmert told journalists on arrival in Israel following a three-day trip to the United States.'"...(read more) | | By: An American Warning | | |
| | | "Pelham 123" Washington y Travolta bajo las ordenes de Tony Scott. | | 2008-06-01 06:00:00 | | Primeras imágenes de Denzel Washington en el rodaje de "Pelham 123" (Pelham uno, dos, tres), remake de la cinta de 1974 que fue llevada al cine por el director Joseph Sargent, que a su vez se basó en la novela de John Godey del mismo nombre. Esta nueva versión esta bajo las ordenes de Tony Scott, y protagonizada por dos de los grandes, Denzel Washington y John Travolta, en un guion actualizado por David Koepp (guionista de la ultima entrega de Indiana Jones).La historia transcurre en la estación de Pelham en Nueva York, donde unos delincuentes han secuestrado un tren amenazando con matar un rehén cada minuto si sus peticiones no son cumplidas.John Travolta interpretará al líder de un cuarteto que secuestra la estación, convirtiéndose así en el malo de la película como en "El Castigador".Y Washington hará del jefe de detectives de seguridad de los subterráneos, que tiene la obligación de detener a los secuestradores.Ver más imágenes... Articulo de Lago de Barro.
Por Marc | | By: Lago de Barro | | |
| | Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Dr. Donald Kerr addresses The Washington Institute | | 2008-05-30 16:15:23 | | Last night, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Dr. Donald Kerr addressed The Washington Institute for Near East Policy's 20th Annual Soref Symposium. In a lecture entitled "Emerging Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Middle East," Dr. Kerr offered a a notional view of some of the issues that will be raised during the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) in the Oval Office on January 21, 2009. Whoever next occupies the While House will inherent critical and pressing foreign policy...(read more) | | By: An American Warning | | |
| | Washington Nationals x New Era “Planet Green Day” On-Field Fitted Cap | | 2008-05-30 12:15:10 | | To help raise awareness for environmental issues we face worldwide, Baseball’s Washington Nationals has gotten together with Planet Green Network to host Planet Green Day on June 4th, when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at the brand new Nationals Stadium in DC. Major DC is proud to bring you this special custom MLB [...] | | By: Individual Sole | | |
| | | | | Washington, DC Visitors Guide | | 2008-05-19 22:39:00 | | The Tenth Edition (Winter/Spring 2008) Washington, DC Visitors Guide is now available. Updated twice a year, the Official Washington, DC Visitors Guide is a 108-page digest-size book packed with all the information you need to plan your trip to the nation's capital-including hotels and maps, attractions and tours, museums and monuments, arts and theater, restaurants and shops as well as nightlife and sports.You can also download it in sections.Link Here | | By: Free Stuff | | |
| | | Washington monument | | 2008-05-10 17:39:00 | | .o Mall de Washington não é (mais um) centro comercial. É uma zona da cidade onde está o Capitólio, o Washington monument (fotos deste post), os memorials dos presidentes mais marcantes, os memoriais das guerras (II Grande Guerra, Vietname, Coreia, etc..) e uma série de museus.Os enormes relvados são usados para praticar desporto, fazer picnics e concertos. Num domingo de sol, milhares de pessoas andam por ali a curtir o ar puro. | | By: solas na mesa - photo blog about portugal ( and mo | | |
| | Washington Post Gazetesi’nden seçmeler | | 2008-05-06 02:14:35 | | Washington Post Gazetesi editörleri 2007 yılında gazetede yayınlanan fotoğraflar arasından seçtikleri kareleri "The Best Of The Post - 2007" başlığıyla yayınladı. Gazetenin foto muhabirlerinin...
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| | Washington DC Remodeling Start In Kitchen Or Bath | | 2008-05-04 12:38:36 | | Whilst a bedroom is first and foremost a place to sleep each night, it has the potential for being much more and with just a little thought and imagination, remodeling a master bedroom can change it beyond recognition. In recent times, homeowners have seen the benefits of turning this room into more than just a room to sleep; for example, a reading room or just a place to relax. In this part of the world we are a little behind Europe, they have been using the bedroom for much more for a long time; the French and Italians have always seen it as sensual place for example. To make this work, certain colors like subtle shades of pink, deep reds and pastel peaches are needed. Of course to improve upon this and enhance the atmosphere further you will need the subtle use of mirrors and candles along with some beautiful tropical plants; I am sure you can see the appeal to this already. Candles are also useful but they need mirrors to enhance the reflections or you can add plants which will als | | By: Home Remodeling and Repair Tips | | |
| | Washington’da Atakoğlu Konseri | | 2008-05-03 07:28:22 | | Fahir Atakoğlu, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri‘nin başkenti Washington’da konser verdi.Ünlü piyanist, Türkiye’nin Washington Büyükelçiliği residansındaki konserinde kentteki diplomatik misyon temsilcilerine unutulmaz bir gece yaşattı.
Konser, Türkiye’nin Washington Büyükelçiliği residansının tarihi salonunda gerçekleştirildi.
Fahir Atakoğlu, büyük caz ustalarının konser verdiği tarihi salonda konser vermekten büyük mutluluk duyduğunu söyledi.
Ünlü piyanist, konserde Türk müziğinden örnek eserleri yorumladı.
Fahir Atakoğlu’na bas gitarda John [...] | | By: Bilim ve Teknoloji Haberleri | | |
| | New Toyota Washington DC | | 2008-04-30 22:11:05 | | Toyota is a large multinational corporation which already expanded their markets nationwide and countries by becoming the largest seller of cars in the beginning of 2007. Toyota is one of the most profitable automaker ($11 billion in 2006) among other countries. Koons Toyota in the Washington DC area is Virginia’s largest Toyota dealer.
Have you [...]
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| | | 2008 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars Select Running Back Chauncey Washington | | 2008-04-27 16:26:24 | |
With the Jaguars final pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected USC Running Back Chauncey Washington. Jack Del Rio must feel bad for all the UCLA players he's selected early in previous drafts, so he'll make up for it by taking some depth players late.
Chauncey was part of a fleet of running backs used by USC in the post-Bush era. In 31 games he started 15 of them, with over 1700 yards, 19 touchdowns, and a 4.8 yards per carry average. He's a classic "north-south" runner that can get first downs and critical yardage.
Jacksonville needs to start thinking about what happens at Running Back after Fred Taylor. Because of the Derrick Harvey trade, they did not have the third round picks to go after someone like Kevin Smith. Chauncey, as far as I know, is not the future starting running back, rather he'll be a role guy to build and develop. While I'm not going to completely hate on the guy, he's described as someone wh | | By: Big Cat Country - An Unoffical Jacksonville Jaguar | | |
| | Cleveland vs. Washington Odds & Free NBA Pick: April 26th | | 2008-04-27 10:13:04 | | Cleveland Cavaliers +4.0 (-110)
Sun Apr 27 ‘08 1:00p - Click Here for Odds
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their game off in Game 3 after dominating the Washington Wizards the first two games, but it should be back to business as usual today as the Cavaliers take control of this series.
In fact, that 108-72 loss in Game [...] | | By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks | | |
| | Washington’s Future Hangs In Limbo As Rangers Win Walk-Off Thriller | | 2008-04-26 01:37:30 | | Moments after David Murphy laced a poorly located Juan Rincon fastball over the head of left fielder Delmon Young to cap a dramatic 10th-inning walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins (a victory which mercifully snapped a horrific seven-game losing skid), manager Ron Washington began walking towards the writhing pile of celebrating players that had amassed [...] | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
| | Game Thread-- Cubs @ Nationals-- 6:35 P.M. CST--Mr. Cub Goes to Washington | | 2008-04-25 15:43:45 | | The Cubs open the first of a three-day set tonight in our nation's capital. This will be the first time the Cubs have ever played in the new Nationals Park, so first order of business: find home plate. Lawd knows the Nationals haven't found it yet. Ah-thank you! Ah-thank you!
Seriously, the Nationals are 26th in the league in scoring runs.
The Cubs have come to clean up Washington. Go crazy, folks! Pitchers
Taking the mound to stop the Cubs' worst losing streak since April 12 is team funny-man and resident Canadian RYAN SCOTT DEMPSTER!
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, the True Northsider- Strong and Free
Dempster has proven his doubters wrong so far this season, going 3-0 with an ERA of 3.00. But with all the irrational exuberance flitting around these here Internets, I'd like to bring everyone back down to Earth with a few things Ryan can work on. First, he needs to get a bit more control: he's walked 11 batters in 24 innings. On | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Victorias de Toronto, Washington y Houston | | 2008-04-25 10:27:49 | | Habrá quinto partido (al menos) en las tres eliminatorias con partido anoche. Raptors, Wizards y Rockets respondieron al reto que se le presentaba en la eliminatoria y ponen el 2-1 en el marcador.
Toronto 108, Orlando 94 (2-1)
Buen partido de Calderón y de los Raptors. En el tercer partido de la serie, ya de vuelta en [...] | | By: Jugones | | |
| | Delta, Northwest defend proposed combination in Washington
(AP) | | 2008-04-24 08:44:44 | | AP - The chief executives of Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. on Thursday tried to assuage skeptical lawmakers’ concerns about the carriers’ proposed combination, defending it as the best way to cope with surging fuel prices.
Original post by AP | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | Shakira lucha por la educacion en Washington DC | | 2008-04-22 20:08:56 | | La cantante colombiana Shakira dejó el martes los micrófonos y asumió su función de activista social al defender en Washington el derecho a la educación para todos los niños de América Latina y del mundo.
La famosa ganadora del premio Grammy, conocida también por sus obras filantrópicas, se reunió con congresistas de Estados Unidos para pedir [...] | | By: Atronao | | |
| | What Does John McCain Have In Common With George Washington? | | 2008-04-21 22:08:49 | | TEMPER TEMPEREvidently it is perfectly acceptable for other Presidents and candidates to have tempers. It is acceptable for anyone but John McCain. Strange, isn’t it? LBJ had one. They say JFK’s was explosive. Lincoln had one. And George Washington’s temper was so bad he was known to punch out arguing officers, and had a mouth so foul he is secretary would shake in terror when he would was “poetic”, so what’s wrong with John McCain having one? (Even Ronald Reagan had one).It seems to me if a person isn’t capable of losing his/her temper there’s something wrong. Not ... | | By: The Pink Flamingo | | |
| | Ron On The Rocks? Washington, Rangers Drop Heartbreaker In Boston | | 2008-04-21 00:50:05 | | Of all the miserable, sickening gut-punches the Texas Rangers have dealt to my person over the years, today’s late-game blow to the kidneys easily ranks among the worst I’ve ever sustained.
There is no positive way to spin what we witnessed this afternoon. Up 5-0 after six innings, the Rangers systematically choked away a seemingly commanding [...] | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
| | | Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds: Free Pick | | 2008-04-17 09:12:08 | | Washington Capitals @ Philadelphia Flyers u5.5 (-120)
Thu Apr 17 ‘08 7:05p - Click Here for Playoff Odds
The Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers have gone Over in two of the first three games of this series, but we expect tonight’s game to closely resemble Game 2, which was won by Philadelphia 2-0.
Game 3 got out [...] | | By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks | | |
| | | | The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #21 - Washington Redskins | | 2008-04-11 11:43:38 | | With the 20th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State. Thomas just edged out Mike Jenkins, 29% to 27%. So the 5 most recent picks look like this: 16. Arizona Cardinals - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (57%) 17. Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Hervey, DE, Florida (58%) 18. Houston Texans - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia (28%) 19. Philadelphia Eagies - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal (41%) 20. Tampa Bay Bucs - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. (29%) To see the entire mock draft so far, click here. Next up, with the 21st selection, are the Washington Redskins. For all things Redskins, head over to Hogs Haven. Below are the Redskins' draft needs: 1. Defensive End: Andre Carter has turned out to be a real good free agent signing and he's racking up sacks but Phillip Daniels is 35 years old and there is basically little or no quality depth to speak of. 2. Wide Receivers: Starters Santana | | By: The Phinsider | | |
| | WaMu (Washington Mutual) Closes Door on Mortgage Brokers | | 2008-04-08 16:44:14 | | According to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg this afternoon, Wamu is making a lot of changes to deal with their ongoing struggle to survive. With the infusion of $7B from an investment group led by private-equity firm TPG, along with closing 186 home loan centers and laying off 3,000, Washington Mutual has joined the [...] | | By: Florida Mortgage Report | | |
| | | Greater Washington Urban League Scholarship | | 2008-04-04 07:41:00 | | Scholarship Program:Anheuser-Busch Urban ScholarshipSafeway/Greater Washington Urban League ScholarshipAnheuser-Busch Urban Scholarship(Undergraduate/Scholarship)Purpose: Renewable award to graduating high school students who reside in the service area of the League. Applicants must complete an essay on a subject selected by the sponsors and must have completed 90% of their school district's community service requirement. Must have GPA of 3.0 or better. Qualif.: High school students considered.F | | By: FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT, COLLEGE MONEY & SCHOLAR | | |
| | La próxima película de Denzel Washington: The Matarese Circle. | | 2008-04-04 06:13:34 | | Denzel Washington se adjunta al cast de la adaptación de la novela de mayor venta de Robert Ludlum (los libros de Bourne), "The Matarese Circle." ("El Círculo Matarese".)El proyecto gira en torno a dos agentes secretos, uno Americano y el otro Ruso, que deben trabajar juntos para luchar contra un misterioso grupo de asesinos conocidos como el "El Círculo Matarese".Los agentes, Bradley Scofield y Vasili Taleniekov, han sido enemigos por años, cada uno fue responsable de la muerte de alguien cercano del otro.The Hollywood Reporter dice que Washington desempeñaría el papel de Scofield.
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| | Venezuela Begins Media Counteroffensive in Washington Against Terrorism Charges | | 2008-04-01 16:34:43 | | The Venezuelan Embassy in Washington sent a mass e-mail today with four attachments, intending to blunt growing concern in Washington that the Chavez government has cooperated with Colombia's FARC terrorists. The counteroffensive is especially aimed at discrediting a resolution introduced by U.S. Congressmen to urge that the Bush Administration designate Venezuela as a "state sponsor of terrorism." We discussed the evidence of such cooperation, obtained by the Colombian military from the computer...(read more) | | By: An American Warning | | |
| | Washington Man Pulls DUI Doubleheader | | 2008-03-31 13:50:22 | | A Kitsap County, Wash., man was arrested twice in one day for driving under the influence. Kitsap County is located just west of Seattle, across the Puget Sound.
The 48-year-old male was first picked up on Friday morning, when his blood-alcohol level was nearly five times the legal limit, which is .08 in the State of [...] | | By: Where the Boggs are Always Cold | | |
| | | | 2008 MLB Preview: Washington Nationals | | 2008-03-26 18:09:07 | | Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Ranks
Overall – 69 points (24th MLB, 14nd NL)
Starting Rotation – 21 points (29th MLB, 16th NL)
Line-Up – 31 points (22nd MLB, 12th NL)
Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 17 points (T-3rd MLB, T-1st NL)
Offseason Additions – Aaron Boone, Tyler Clippard, Johnny Estrada, Paul LoDuca, Rob Mackowiak, Lastings Milledge, Elijah Dukes
Offseason Subtractions – Tony Batista, Ryan Church, [...] | | By: The Recliner GM Sports Blog | | |
| | North Carolina Washington State Preview and Pick | | 2008-03-26 17:52:13 | | ap/yahooEast Region Charlotte, NC 1. North Carolina vs 4. Washington State 7:10 PM Washington State Scouting Report: Remember the days with no shot clock? The Cougars would love to go back to those days. Washington State is as happy as pig in s&*t just walking the ball up, setting some screens and getting a good look for Derrick Low or Kyle Weaver. This team finished 3rd in the Pac 10 and only allowed 75+ points 3 times this year. North Carolina Scouting Report: Roy Williams wants his crew to run. And when they have the game at a break neck pace he wants them to run even more. Tyler Hansbrough is the engine that makes Carolina go. The junior is all over the court grabbing boards, loose balls, and fouls on the defense. PG Ty Lawson looks to be at full strength as well, which will aide UNC's up tempo style. If the Heels have a weakness it is that they can have lapses on defense. For Washington State to win: They absolutely must slow the pace to a crawl. If they can shoot a h | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Free NBA Betting Pick: Washington vs. Seattle | | 2008-03-26 13:05:37 | | Free NBA Pick: Washington Wizards -7.0 (-110)
Wed Mar 26 ‘08 10:05p
One club in tonight’s affair is still jockeying for playoff position, while the others season has been over for quite some time. Washington invades Seattle with its (36-34) SU mark good enough for the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. They’ve posted a sub .500 [...] | | By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks | | |
| | | Up to $2,500 for Jewish Women in Washington, DC | | 2008-03-20 07:11:00 | | Women (and men!) who have Type 1 Diabetes and are planning on attending full-time any public or private undergraduate school in the United States are eligible to apply. The primary considerations for this award are outstanding service to the diabetes community, promotion of diabetes awareness in the community, or having overcome personal obstacles related to your diabetes, academic achievement, essays, and recommendations.Contact Lilly For Learning, Diabetes Scholarship Program, Eli Lilly and Co | | By: FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT MONEY INFORMATION|WOMEN SCHO | | |
| | More on the Supreme Court’s Washington DC Gun Control Decision | | 2008-03-18 19:23:43 | | The supreme court heard arguments today on Washington D.C.’s handgun ban. As I wrote about here, it appears that the supreme court is ready to rule that an individual does have the right to keep and bear arms. Opponents believe the second amendment applies only to state militias. Today’s apparent decision is a victory, however [...] | | By: Wake Up America | | |
| | 'Mr. Reese, this is Washington calling' | | 2008-03-14 07:23:19 | | Uncle Sam needs Jerry Reese! The last estimate I saw shows the U.S. government's debt at $9.2 trillion and climbing rapidly. As much as we would like to have faith in our government, we know piles and piles of that money are being spent stupidly. Enter Reese, the Giants' spend-thrift of a general manager. When Reese is ready to write a book, I've got the title already selected. Oh, and Jerry, I'm available to ghost-write since I know you probably won't want to pay for some hotshot like Peter King or John Clayton to help you out. Back to that book title. Jerry's book should be called "How to Win Championships AND Stay Under Budget." In his second season as Giants' GM, Reese has shown a magic touch in manipulating the Giants salary cap and roster that would make Harry Houdini blush. He continued that run this week with the low-budget signings of quarterback David Carr and linebacker Danny Clark, both of whom add depth to the Giants' championship roster. Let's see, | | By: Big Blue View | | |
| | Doctor Death Goes to Washington? | | 2008-03-13 23:55:07 | | This sure as heck beats blogging about a lawyer/governor getting busted for hiring hookers.Looks like Jack Kevorkian is going to run for congress....From CNN:Jack Kevorkian, the assisted suicide advocate currently on parole from prison, is planning a run for Congress, a Detroit newspaper reported Wednesday. According to the Oakland Press, Kevorkian is planning to mount an independent bid in Michigan's 9th District seat currently occupied by Republican Joe Knollenberg. "We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington," Kevorkian told the paper. He also said his plans are in the "formative stage" and he would make a formal announcement next week....The one-time pathologist needs to gather 3,000 signatures in order to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate.It may be a publicity stunt. But I'll see if I can't drum up an email interview with the good Doctor once his campaign launches and get the low down.
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| | | George Washington Carver - Zapatos de taco alto en el shopping | | 2008-03-02 23:04:02 | | Estaba mirando en el History Channel, un documental sobre George Washington Carver, un ciudadano negro estadounidense que nació como esclavo huérfano y le descubrió dos mil ochocientos usos a la soja -exagero, pero fácil ochenta usos sí le encontró-.Cosas que descubrió, antes de la I Guerra Mundial, fue cómo hacer harina de soja, y se utilizó como alimento para los soldados de EEUU y los aliados en forma de pan. A su vez, hizo pintura de soja, plástico de soja, combustible con soja -lo que es el BioDiesel-, entre un montón de cosas más. Hasta Ford hizo autos hechos con metal de soja, supuestamente más resistente a golpes y abolladuras.Lo que destacaban cada dos minutos es que el tipo era humilde porque llevaba un traje arrugado, y si le preguntaban el por qué cuando daba las conferencias no se ponía un traje mejor, el tipo contestaba "Si quieren un mejor traje, les mando un nuevo traje, si quieren hablar conmigo voy yo".Es decir, mostraban a su traje arrugado como determ | | By: Pires Clasicos de una mente casi brillante | | |
| | NBA PICKS: Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls: February 29th 2008 | | 2008-02-29 13:32:15 | | Washington Wizards +5.0 (-110)
Fri February 29 ‘08 8:05p
The Washington Wizards have continued to play hard and be competitive despite being without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler, while the Bulls have struggled at home this season.
Granted, the Wizards laid an egg at Houston vs. the Yao-less Rockets on Tuesday, but that came the night after they [...] | | By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks | | |
| | Pine & Post 2004 Chardonnay Washington | | 2008-02-25 16:39:16 | | Pine & Post is taken pillar to post with this review. Not a sipping wine to be sure, but better with a dinner more that anything else. May I suggest perhaps Chicken Saltimbocca? Better wine choices for the price: Fisheye 2004 or Crane Lake 2004. Both wines are $6 or less.
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| | A Victorian Brit’s Homage to George Washington | | 2008-02-23 00:27:53 | | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY“…He clearly and unchallengeably stands out as the purest great man in universal history….†Chambers “…To George Washington alone in modern times has it been given to accomplish a wonderful revolution, and yet to remain to all future times the theme of a people's gratitude, and an example of virtuous and beneficent power.'—Earl Russell…†CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYS Born: Dr. Richard Price, statist, 1723, Tynton; George Washington, President of the United States, 1731, Bridge's Creek, Virginia; Charles Duke of Richmond, 1735; Rev. Gilbert Wakefield, classical scholar, 1756, Nottingham.Died: David II ... | | By: The Pink Flamingo | | |
| | Arizona vs. Washington Picks & Odds: February 21st, 2008 | | 2008-02-21 15:47:09 | | Arizona Wildcats (+ 1.5) vs. Washington Huskies (- 1.5) Picks & Odds
The Arizona Wildcats are at 16 and 9 straight-up this season. They have to win tonight in order to start convincing the NCAA Tournament selection committee that they deserve a berth in the tournament. According to their record against the BetUS spread lately, that [...] | | By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks | | |
| | Raiders Corner Washington Arrested for Battery | | 2008-02-21 09:33:24 | |
Raider CB Fabian Washington was arrested on Tuesday night according to the San Jose Mercury News for domestic battery. The story states that Washington and his girlfriend got into an argument and the situation got physical and then police were called. Washington denied that anything physical took place and he was released on his own [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
| | Washington y sus aliados juegan con fuego en Kosovo | | 2008-02-19 22:24:45 | |
Washington y sus aliados han propinado, con sus acciones, un golpe patente al prestigio de la ONU y, a todo el sistema internacional que ha venido creándose después de la II Guerra Mundial.
La proclamación unilateral de la independencia de Kosovo, la que están dispuestos a reconocer muchos Estados, crea un precedente peligroso incluso para la propia UE. Asà lo considera el influyente periódico galo “Liberationâ€.
En Washington y en algunas capitales europeas se frotan las manos con lujuria. Pues, lograron hacer aprobar una decisión, por la que venÃan pugnando inmediatamente después de los bombardeos y de la partición de Yugoslavia. No los sonroja siquiera que fueran burdamente atropelladas la soberanÃa nacional y la integridad territorial de Serbia, la Carta de la ONU y la resolución 1244 del Consejo de Seguridad de esta. EEUU y sus aliados menoscabaron la opinión de dos miembros permanentes del Consejo de Seguridad, de Rusia y de China, y también de ocho miembros no | | By: Viejoblues | | |
| | Why Washington auto insurance quotes are needed? | | 2008-02-12 03:01:15 | | Why Washington auto insurance quotes are needed?By: Francisco SeguraWashington is no exception to other U.S states in that all drivers are expected to have a certain minimum level of insurance. This of course is a prudent way to drive, as one cannot factor in the myriad random accidents that could possibly take place. The Washington Department of Licensing has outlined this mandatory coverage. Actually, this makes the drivers a more responsible set, as they are aware that they are the ones who will be held responsible in the event of an accident caused by them. Auto insurance is necessary and Washington auto insurance quotes are a good way to set about it.All drivers in Washington carry an insurance identification card and show it if requested to by a traffic enforcement officer. The non-production of this card can result in a fine that can go as high as $450.It is a misdemeanor to falsify information for insurance purposes. Once you have decided that you need insurance for your vehicl | | By: buy-auto-insurance-quote | | |
| | MPG-Based Car Taxes In Washington State? | | 2008-02-11 15:36:34 | | The guys over at AutoblogGreen report that the legislature in Washington state is considering taxing cars based on their EPA mileage figures - the lower your MPG, the more you get taxed.
This as a way to encourage people to buy more fuel efficient cars, which would be taxed less.
Fine, so far as it goes … [...] | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | Obama crushes Clinton in Washington and Nebraska; Louisiana polls closing momentarily | | 2008-02-09 19:58:00 | | Barack Obama has won, and won big already tonight in Washington and Nebraska. The polls in Louisiana are scheduled to close in about two minutes at 9pm. While the Democratic delegates are proportional, Obama has won so big in both Nebraska and Washington (around 70% or so so far) that Clinton likely won't get too much out of either state. Obama is expected to win Louisiana as well.
UPDATE: CNN reports that based on exit polling Barack Obama is ahead of Hillary Clinton in the LA primary.
UPDATE II: NBC news is reporting the Republican Louisiana primary is "too close to call."
UPDATE III: Mike Huckabee leading John McCain in Louisiana 44% to 38% with 11% reporting while Obama leading Clinton 52% to 38% with 10% reporting. In Washington state McCain is leading Huckabee 27% to 26% while Ron Paul is pulling about 21% with 16% reporting.
UPDATE IV: MSNBC projecting Obama will win Louisiana. Still waiting on results from the U.S. Virgin Islands, but Obama is projected to have taken t | | By: The Colette | | |
| | Our Big Trip Part 14- Maryland and Washington, D.C. | | 2008-02-07 12:37:29 | | Every now and then, I import one of these “Our Big Trip” posts over from the site we used as our traveling diary while we were on Our Big Trip. Today is a now and then day.
The background info about Our Big Trip is here.
Sunday, October 19:
Beth went to Ellicott City, and I got on my [...] | | By: The Frog Bog | | |
| | It’s Snow Time In Washington | | 2008-01-29 00:41:47 | | In the western part of the Washington state, people are now preparing for snowstorms. But sometimes, some people still try to travel despite such dire weather conditions. In the end, they only lose to Mother Nature. They have to abandon their vehicles - auto parts and all - and find their way to safety.But did you know that there is a right way of abandoning your vehicle during snowstorms? Yes, there actually is and that is according to PEMCO Insurance, one of the largest auto insurance companie | | By: Stacey's Auto Parts Resources | | |
| | Washington Judge Apologizes to Woman with Cancer After Telling Her to Remove Her Hat | | 2008-01-15 15:10:51 | |
What was the reason for this nonsensical rule of Judge Holly Hollenbeck's anway, I have to ask myself? Well it can't be due to his irrational fear that a gun would be hidden under Bev Williams' hat, since without question all people entering a federal building would have had to undergo a scanning process to eliminate threats of bodily harm to their persons. The only other plausible excuse that I can think of for this would be the evident self-love of this judge, who to his credit came to his senses. Oh wait...didn't he mention something to the effect of this case "hurting him politically as well in the next election?" It makes me sad as well as angry to think of standing before an insensitive, phony judge, who has been given the colossal responsibility of making life-changing decisions every day. Before undertaking such a task they should attend and pass sensitivity courses, since their business is humans and how to best assist them with integration in our society. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. | | By: Marilyn's Non-Violent Planet Newspage | | |
| | Washington vuelve a dar el golpe | | 2008-01-15 09:33:45 | | – ver boxscores –
Y van dos, y seguidas, van dos ocasiones en que los Wizards mojan la oreja a los “invencibles” Celtics. Quizá porque el halago debilite, los Celtics acumulan 3 derrotas en los últimos 4 partidos, justo cuando se hablaba de que habían conseguido desarrollarse como grupo más que como un simple “Big Three”. [...] | | By: Jugones | | |
| | California Governor Tries Washington Monument Ploy | | 2008-01-15 00:00:00 | | With California running out of borrowing options to cover huge budget deficits stretching back nearly a decade, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger got everyone's attention with proposed budget cuts last week: Schwarzenegger's proposed budget-cutting mechanisms include:A 10 percent decrease in education funding, including $4.4 billion in cuts from K-12 education and $1.13 billion from higher education.The closing of 48 of the state's 280 parks.A reduction of $1.13 billion dollars from the California Department of Health Care Services, including the elimination of dental care for low income residents on the state's Medi-Cal program.The firing of 7,000 state employees.An $11.7 million cut from the Office of Emergency Services-Disaster Assistance Program, less than three months after the state suffered from the most extensive and damaging wildfires in its entire history.A $175 million cut from the child services division of the Department of Social Services, which provides resources for abused, neglected, and deaf children.A 10 percent reduction in retirement benefits for military veterans, along with a $20.5 million cut in the California Department of Veteran Affairs - Veteran Homes Program, which provides nursing services and residential care for veterans.In addition, the budget includes a provision to borrow $3.3 billion dollars approved under California Proposition 57, placing the state's poor credit rating under further strain and providing cover for future spending cuts.Schwarzenegger is also proposing the early release of 37,000 prisoners from the state's overcrowded penitentiary system. This is a classic example of the "Washington Monument" ploy used by government agencies to justify revenue increases or prevent budget cuts. A threatened agency, instead of trying to become more efficient, warns that it will have to cut or shut down the most popular service under its control. The name comes fro | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Badger Mountain 2006 Organic Pure Red Washington | | 2008-01-11 09:27:29 | | 'Eh, it'll do. It isn't that good, but it's not drek. It's a boxed wine and for being served out of a plastic bag, it's better than any other that I've ever tried. Good for low end partying or casual drinking, but it's not good enough that I'll buy it again.
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| | Washington Travel Guide | | 2008-01-11 00:33:56 | | A trip to Washington DC
Home of the White House and Capitol, Washington DC is the capital of the US. The city is home to the best collection of museums and galleries in the country and lies adjacent to beautiful states like Maryland and Virginia. Home to the Washington Wizards, visitors can enjoy the American [...] | | By: Travel Explorer UK - Free Travel Blogs and Guides | | |
| | | China Products Liability Conference: Washington DC, December 10 and 11 | | 2007-12-11 01:18:14 | | I am scheduled to speak on Monday in Washington DC regarding what companies outsourcing their product manufacturing must do to protect themselves from bad/dangerous China product. The conference is being put on by Lexis/Nexis and based on the people speaking (present company excluded, of course), I am confident it will be a great conference. [...] | | By: Best China Suppliers | | |
| | Mr. Filler Goes to Washington | | 2007-12-09 06:14:13 | | Mr. Filler goes to WashingtonPublished: Sunday, December 9, 2007 "It's my week off and I'm not going to write a column," I told my wife Monday. "It's time to take a little break."Angela: "What will you do when your little 'ideas' come to you and you simply need to let them out?"Me: "I will share them with you, my lucky, lovely buttercup."I saw the panic in Angela's eyes. She's lived with me when I wasn't writing a regular column. She has endured shouted 600-word rants about the Bull Moose Party, the Constitution, yogurt, semi-automatic weapons, love, PETA members and the love of PETA members for yogurt (but not semi-automatic weapons)."But what about your fans, what about the boys at the orphanage who say you inspire them so?" she asked."It's really more a correctional facility than an orphanage," I answered. "Although technically, if you're in for killing your parents ... "But I was committed. I would not write a column this week.That resolve lasted one full day before I ran | | By: Ask Mr. Smartypants | | |
| | Economist Gerald Prante Discusses AMT on C-SPAN's Washington Journal | | 2007-12-04 00:00:00 | | Tax Foundation economist Gerald Prante, author of several reports and commentaries on the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) debate, discussed the issue on C-SPAN's Washington Journal this morning. Prante is the author of the Tax Foundation's revenue-neutral proposal to greatly diminish the parallel tax system known as the AMT. He has calculated how many taxpayers had to file an AMT return for tax year 2005, in each state, county, metropolitan area and congressional district. and he has shown that no taxpayer's AMT payment is as large as his tax cut was under the Bush tax cuts.Click here for more on the AMT.Click here to watch the C-SPAN video. Above: Tax Foundation economist Gerald Prante on C-SPAN Above: C-SPAN report highlights text from a Tax Foundation Special Report. Yellow highlighted area reads: Instead of raising rates on income that we’re already taxing, we should start taxing income hat is currently tax-free. With this approach, we can spare the middle class the burden o | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | | Washington Governor Seeks Property Tax Limit Reinstatement | | 2007-11-27 00:00:00 | | Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) has called a special legislative session to reinstate the 1 percent property tax cap invalidated by the state supreme court, as we reported here. The governor's previous plan of merely asking the local governments not to tax more didn't work:Gregoire has urged local governments to continue heeding the 1 percent cap. The governor said Monday that she decided to call the Legislature into session because a handful of local governments said they planned to take advantage of the Supreme Court decision and raise taxes above the cap."I'd hoped that local governments would feel as I did. They couldn't give me the guarantee, and that was the tipping point," she said.Another proposal would allow middle-income homeowners to defer up to one-quarter of their property taxes, with interest.Democratic leaders in the House and Senate support the proposal. Their party holds large majorities in both chambers.But Senate Republican Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Wall | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Property Tax Limit | | 2007-11-09 00:00:00 | | Yesterday, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that Initiative 747, which limits property tax increases to 1 percent per year, is unconstitutional. The court split 5-4 in the case, Washington Citizens Action v. State, with the majority holding that I-747 was ambiguous as to its effects on property taxes. The majority held that because I-747 was an amendment to a law that had already been declared unconstitutional, it has no effect. The dissenters argued that I-747 was not misleading, and voters understood that the effect of it would be to limit property tax increases, and they approved this.Before 1997, property taxes increases in Washington State were limited to the lesser of inflation or 6 percent, unless voters approved a higher number. In 1997, Referendum 47 allowed local taxing districts to increase property taxes faster than inflation, but still subject to the 6 percent limit. This middle number, the "limit factor," was subject to supermajority requirements and | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Washington Street Bridge Reconstruction | | 2007-11-08 12:13:00 | | (Picture Courtesy of the Post-Journal)Think about the Washington Street Bridge in Jamestown. Can you see it in your mind? It's that aging structure that connects the downtown area to the south side of town. Not the prettiest looking thing, but it's one of the few ways tractor-trailers can get to that side of town.The good news is that the New York State Department of Transportation is going to replace the bridge.The bad news is that after reading the proposed plan and getting some additional information about the proposed design of the bridge, the end result is that it's not pretty. The state apparently went with the cheapest design and not with what aesthetically would fit the area.Think about where the columns are on the bridge now and imagine that as a solid wall from the top of the bridge to the ground. This wall would be about 3 stories high in spots and have openings for Harrison Street, the Chadakoin River, the rail road, and a set-back for the River Walk that's being | | By: In Java, Literally... | | |
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