DREAM Act dead
Until the Democrats are willing to go to the mattresses and fight as hard as Republicans, things like this will continue to happen. Let’s hope DADT passes, that would be a big deal indeed.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month December 2010
iHome rechargeable mini-speakers for PC or mobile device
These little pop-up iHome speakers output surprisingly good sound, are highly portable, and can plug into your mobile device or computer, which makes them ideal for traveling. For example, at a hotel, I plug them into my iPhone at night…
Babylon burning, and they got no water. Protests in Europe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlrI-GZIvEY&feature=player_embedded Spain and Greece are experiencing major protests and serious unrest, England too. In Greece, buildings were burned and molotovs thrown at police. “For me, it’s the spirit of ’68. First the students moved, then the workers. This is exactly…
Johnny Burnette Trio. Lonesome Train
Listening to this, it sounds almost generic. Then you realize that bands like the Johnny Burnette Trio invented rockabilly back in the mid 50’s and their influence is still being felt.
World’s biggest land wind farm gets financing
The proposed Shepherd’s Flat wind farm in Oregon just got a $1.3 billion loan guarantee from the federal government, insuring the project will be built. Completion is estimated by 2012. 338 GE wind turbines with a capacity of 2.5 MW…