It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
The book is mostly focused on this relationship between Belly and Conrad, and the loss due to the death of Conrad's mother. But is it a relationship?. Is it weird or just sad that this relationship is about 90% in Belly's head? For the most part, Conrad has not shown anything like love for Belly. If only Jeremiah could actually communicate what is in his heart?
This was not one of my favorites, but it is interesting. You will enjoy seeing life through young people's eyes.
From the book cover:
Belly was ecstatic when Conrad, the son of her mom's best friend and the boy she'd loved for years, finally kissed her. But when Conrad's mom dies, he withdraws from everyone and eventually disappears completely. Not sure where to start looking, Belly and Conrad's brother Jeremiah figure Conrad's college is a good place to start - but they soon learn he's actually at the family beach house.
When Belly and Jeremiah find Conrad, they realize he wasn't running away - he'd come to keep the house from being sold. Belly's romantic feelings for Conrad begin to resurface even as she's growing closer to Jeremiah, and as emotions run high, it's unclear if things will ever go back to normal - especially when a real estate agent shows up.
Popular author Jenny Han captures perfectly how young people think when it comes to relationships.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Obama Did It First
If you are one of those 10,000 people who still admire obama, then you will enjoy this slide show. It is a long list of things that obama is the first president to have done. Pictures and videos are included.
Obama Did It First
If you watched the above, you will notice that most of it is meaningless fluff. It is obvious that obama invests a lot of thought into what he can do to get attention.
Even more interesting is the List of Obama Firsts posted by reader Peterike. These are the issues that people care about and have much to do with the upcoming election. I cannot vouch for all of these, and there are few I cannot even explain. Still makes an interesting read. Someday when they do a Who's Who book on obama, they will be looking for this list.
Begin Peterike:
A vast new health care monstrosity that will send private insurance rates through the ceiling. The Machiavellian way in which it was slammed through. Failed stimulus. Wasteful pork-barrel spending of hundreds of billions in borrowed money. Persistent near 10% unemployment. Three trillion dollars in new debt in just two years. Record levels of federal spending. The vast increase in the size of government and its share of GDP. Eight years of projected $1 trillion annual budget deficits. Record high foreclosures. Record high usage of food stamps. The Keynesian zeal of Romer/Summers/Orzag followed by their sudden resignations in the wake of failure. Constant talk of higher taxes on “them”— the promised new health care surcharge taxes, the promised return to the Clinton income tax rates, talk of a VAT, talk of lifting the caps on income subject to FICA taxes, new capital gains taxes, new inheritance taxes on the horizon.
The use of extra-cabinet czars to avoid confirmation and audit. The neglect of the law, from reversing the order of Chrysler creditors to announcing a BP $20 billion shakedown and punishments for health insurers who don’t toe the line. The ascendance of ACORN and SEIU. The months-long shutdown of Gulf drilling. The failure to encourage coal, nuclear, and oil and gas new production. The Black Panther voting intimidation mess. The bowing abroad. The apologies. The outreach to enemies, and the snubbing of allies. The unnecessary humiliation of Great Britain and Israel. The Iran serial “deadline” charade. The unnecessary announcement of Afghan troop withdrawal deadlines. “Overseas contingency operations” and “man-made disasters.” The proposed civilian trial of KSM. The Ground Zero mosque mess. The beer summit mess. NASA’s new main mission of Muslim outreach. Stopping the border fence. Suing Arizona and demonizing the state. The apologies to the Chinese over the Arizona law, which was trashed from the White House lawn by the president of Mexico, and sued by foreign governments to the apparent approval of the administration.
The constant “Bush did it” refrain. The gratuitous slurs against limb-lopping doctors. The thrashing of the “rich” going to the Super Bowl and Las Vegas. The artificial divide of them/us based on $250,000 of annual income. The racial divisiveness from a sad cast of characters that gave us “cowards,” “stupidly,” “wise Latina,” and whites polluting the ghetto. Unhinged appointees like Van Jones and Anita Dunn. The occasional unguarded admissions like “never waste a crisis” and “at some point I do think you’ve made enough money.” The wacky behavior from the whining of “like a dog” to the sudden junketing to Copenhagen to lobby for the Chicago Olympics. The Orwellian cheap damning of the Bush anti-terrorism protocols only to accept or expand tribunals, renditions, Guantanamo, Predators, Iraq, and intercepts and wiretaps. The golf obsession and Costa del Sol while trashing the indulgent rich.
-- stolen from Victor Davis Hanson, thank you very much
End Peterike
Obama Did It First
If you watched the above, you will notice that most of it is meaningless fluff. It is obvious that obama invests a lot of thought into what he can do to get attention.
Even more interesting is the List of Obama Firsts posted by reader Peterike. These are the issues that people care about and have much to do with the upcoming election. I cannot vouch for all of these, and there are few I cannot even explain. Still makes an interesting read. Someday when they do a Who's Who book on obama, they will be looking for this list.
Begin Peterike:
A vast new health care monstrosity that will send private insurance rates through the ceiling. The Machiavellian way in which it was slammed through. Failed stimulus. Wasteful pork-barrel spending of hundreds of billions in borrowed money. Persistent near 10% unemployment. Three trillion dollars in new debt in just two years. Record levels of federal spending. The vast increase in the size of government and its share of GDP. Eight years of projected $1 trillion annual budget deficits. Record high foreclosures. Record high usage of food stamps. The Keynesian zeal of Romer/Summers/Orzag followed by their sudden resignations in the wake of failure. Constant talk of higher taxes on “them”— the promised new health care surcharge taxes, the promised return to the Clinton income tax rates, talk of a VAT, talk of lifting the caps on income subject to FICA taxes, new capital gains taxes, new inheritance taxes on the horizon.
The use of extra-cabinet czars to avoid confirmation and audit. The neglect of the law, from reversing the order of Chrysler creditors to announcing a BP $20 billion shakedown and punishments for health insurers who don’t toe the line. The ascendance of ACORN and SEIU. The months-long shutdown of Gulf drilling. The failure to encourage coal, nuclear, and oil and gas new production. The Black Panther voting intimidation mess. The bowing abroad. The apologies. The outreach to enemies, and the snubbing of allies. The unnecessary humiliation of Great Britain and Israel. The Iran serial “deadline” charade. The unnecessary announcement of Afghan troop withdrawal deadlines. “Overseas contingency operations” and “man-made disasters.” The proposed civilian trial of KSM. The Ground Zero mosque mess. The beer summit mess. NASA’s new main mission of Muslim outreach. Stopping the border fence. Suing Arizona and demonizing the state. The apologies to the Chinese over the Arizona law, which was trashed from the White House lawn by the president of Mexico, and sued by foreign governments to the apparent approval of the administration.
The constant “Bush did it” refrain. The gratuitous slurs against limb-lopping doctors. The thrashing of the “rich” going to the Super Bowl and Las Vegas. The artificial divide of them/us based on $250,000 of annual income. The racial divisiveness from a sad cast of characters that gave us “cowards,” “stupidly,” “wise Latina,” and whites polluting the ghetto. Unhinged appointees like Van Jones and Anita Dunn. The occasional unguarded admissions like “never waste a crisis” and “at some point I do think you’ve made enough money.” The wacky behavior from the whining of “like a dog” to the sudden junketing to Copenhagen to lobby for the Chicago Olympics. The Orwellian cheap damning of the Bush anti-terrorism protocols only to accept or expand tribunals, renditions, Guantanamo, Predators, Iraq, and intercepts and wiretaps. The golf obsession and Costa del Sol while trashing the indulgent rich.
-- stolen from Victor Davis Hanson, thank you very much
End Peterike
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Say NO to the Obama Regime
Say NO to obama. Disappoint him at every turn. Find an obama supporter (loser) and cause them to re-evaluate. Oppose obama. Punish your enemies and reward those who want what is best for this country.
Can you vote with big heavy boots on. These would be for stomping losers.
Sincerely,
Dennis
Can you vote with big heavy boots on. These would be for stomping losers.
Sincerely,
Dennis
The Last Song
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
You will get pulled into the lives of the characters in this well-written book. It is helpful to hear the thoughts of an angry seventeen-year-old girl who is in major rebellion, and she is in contrast to her wide-eyed younger brother. Meet the other rebellious teens who find her right away. Meet the Dad who will choose to be calm, patient and loving with his children. Meet a Pastor who is a life long friend of the father. Meet the mother, who has kept a secret of her own. Meet the rebellious friends, who are not friends at all. Meet the good guy and see that even that love will take a while to blossom.
That is enough, you will just have to read it!
From the book cover:
Seventeen-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller's life was turned upside down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, particularly her father ... until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she and her younger brother spent the summer with him in North Carolina. .....
An unforgettable story of love in all its myriad forms!
You will get pulled into the lives of the characters in this well-written book. It is helpful to hear the thoughts of an angry seventeen-year-old girl who is in major rebellion, and she is in contrast to her wide-eyed younger brother. Meet the other rebellious teens who find her right away. Meet the Dad who will choose to be calm, patient and loving with his children. Meet a Pastor who is a life long friend of the father. Meet the mother, who has kept a secret of her own. Meet the rebellious friends, who are not friends at all. Meet the good guy and see that even that love will take a while to blossom.
That is enough, you will just have to read it!
From the book cover:
Seventeen-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller's life was turned upside down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, particularly her father ... until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she and her younger brother spent the summer with him in North Carolina. .....
An unforgettable story of love in all its myriad forms!
Wishin' and Hopin'
Wishin' and Hopin' - A Christmas Story
by Wally Lamb
If you want to find out about:
fifth graders competing to be teacher's pet
fifth graders competing for the main part in the Christmas play
fifth grade boys, some know about the birds and bees, others do not
a mom who gets on TV as a finalists in a baking competition
a son who is a mid-shipman, gets on TV and then blunders big time
then you will really enjoy this book.
From the book cover:
Wally Lamb, best selling author of The Hour I First Believed, presents an intelligent and comical story centered on fifth-grader Felix Funicello. The 1964 holiday season is sure to be one Felix will never forget when the day-to-day monotony of school is shaken up by the arrival of a new substitute teacher and a frisky Russian exchange student.
by Wally Lamb
If you want to find out about:
fifth graders competing to be teacher's pet
fifth graders competing for the main part in the Christmas play
fifth grade boys, some know about the birds and bees, others do not
a mom who gets on TV as a finalists in a baking competition
a son who is a mid-shipman, gets on TV and then blunders big time
then you will really enjoy this book.
From the book cover:
Wally Lamb, best selling author of The Hour I First Believed, presents an intelligent and comical story centered on fifth-grader Felix Funicello. The 1964 holiday season is sure to be one Felix will never forget when the day-to-day monotony of school is shaken up by the arrival of a new substitute teacher and a frisky Russian exchange student.
How to Waterboard Your Girlfriend
Sometimes modern-day relationships involve the need of very specialized information. This is information generally not available to the public. I do not want you to be ignorant of what you need to know if you get in one of these situations, so I thought I would pass on this creative way to get your girlfriend's attention.
(Note: Reason for this sudden outburst from the husband is that it deals with the loss of his son.)
If you want to waterboard your girlfriend:
1. Stuff hospital socks into her mouth.
2. Bind her wrists with belts and hair ties.
3. Put a shirt over her head (color not important)
4. Pour a pitcher of water over her head.
The purpose of water boarding is to make the person feel like they are drowning, without actually drowning. keep that in mind.
Disclaimer
I do not advocate, promote, encourage, waterboarding of your girlfriend.
I have never waterboarded anyone.
These steps are from another, and they have not been proven.
This is the first and only example I have of waterboarding technique. The link is below. Hopefully this will give you the information you need.
Still waiting to hear the girl friend's perspective.
Source Article
(Note: Reason for this sudden outburst from the husband is that it deals with the loss of his son.)
If you want to waterboard your girlfriend:
1. Stuff hospital socks into her mouth.
2. Bind her wrists with belts and hair ties.
3. Put a shirt over her head (color not important)
4. Pour a pitcher of water over her head.
The purpose of water boarding is to make the person feel like they are drowning, without actually drowning. keep that in mind.
Disclaimer
I do not advocate, promote, encourage, waterboarding of your girlfriend.
I have never waterboarded anyone.
These steps are from another, and they have not been proven.
This is the first and only example I have of waterboarding technique. The link is below. Hopefully this will give you the information you need.
Still waiting to hear the girl friend's perspective.
Source Article
Chavez Accuses O-I
O-I has invested money in two glass manufacturing plants in Venezuela and is providing jobs to about 1000 Venzuelans. Still Hugo Chavez accuses the company:
"The leftist leader criticized the company's practices in the country, saying it had been "taking away the money of Venezuelans and exploiting local people. Chavez did not detail his complaints about the company."
Meanwhile, O-I, is trying to be very cool and politically correct. (We surely would not want to say anything bad about the dictator Chavez (friend of obama).)
"There was no immediate reaction from the company, based in Perrysburg, Ohio. "
Another source reported the accusation this way:
Owens-Illinois, the world’s largest producer of glass containers, was exploiting workers and damaging the environment, Mr. Chavez said in comments carried on late-night state television.
“The expropriation is already ready of this glass company. What’s it called? Owens-Illinois. Expropriate it,” Mr. Chavez said. “Owens-Illinois is a company with North American capital that has been exploiting workers.”
Doesn't this sound just like obama who also is opposed to conmpanies with capital, companies with profits and companies that provide real job. Hugo Chavez and Obama are certainly two peas in a pod.
Source 1
Source 2
"The leftist leader criticized the company's practices in the country, saying it had been "taking away the money of Venezuelans and exploiting local people. Chavez did not detail his complaints about the company."
Meanwhile, O-I, is trying to be very cool and politically correct. (We surely would not want to say anything bad about the dictator Chavez (friend of obama).)
"There was no immediate reaction from the company, based in Perrysburg, Ohio. "
Another source reported the accusation this way:
Owens-Illinois, the world’s largest producer of glass containers, was exploiting workers and damaging the environment, Mr. Chavez said in comments carried on late-night state television.
“The expropriation is already ready of this glass company. What’s it called? Owens-Illinois. Expropriate it,” Mr. Chavez said. “Owens-Illinois is a company with North American capital that has been exploiting workers.”
Doesn't this sound just like obama who also is opposed to conmpanies with capital, companies with profits and companies that provide real job. Hugo Chavez and Obama are certainly two peas in a pod.
Source 1
Source 2
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Latinos to Punish Their Enemies
Obama told a latino crowd “If Latinos sit out the election,instead of saying, ‘We’re gonna punish our enemies and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us,’ if they don’t see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election, then I think it’s gonna be harder . . . "
Obama, in trying to get more latino votes, gives the Latino crowd this charge - "Punish our enemies,... reward our friends." What does this mean, and how do the Latinos (legal and illegal) interpret this?
How about you? As you have thought about making your choices in the voting booth, have you figured out how you are going to punish your enemies? Do you think if you vote for obama, he will reward you as a friend?
These comments are typical of obama.
Crowley added: "This is nothing new. Ever since this man became president nearly two years ago now,
he has constantly used this kind of incredibly divisive rhetoric. He seems to forget that he's no longer campaigning."
"He's the president of the United States. The president is supposed to be the president of all the people, even those who disagree with his agenda and who disagree with him," Crowley said.
Obama is not the president of the USA, he is the president of his agenda, and anyone who supports his agenda. That certainly leaves most Republicans out (Cheers!)
Source Article
Obama, in trying to get more latino votes, gives the Latino crowd this charge - "Punish our enemies,... reward our friends." What does this mean, and how do the Latinos (legal and illegal) interpret this?
How about you? As you have thought about making your choices in the voting booth, have you figured out how you are going to punish your enemies? Do you think if you vote for obama, he will reward you as a friend?
These comments are typical of obama.
Crowley added: "This is nothing new. Ever since this man became president nearly two years ago now,
he has constantly used this kind of incredibly divisive rhetoric. He seems to forget that he's no longer campaigning."
"He's the president of the United States. The president is supposed to be the president of all the people, even those who disagree with his agenda and who disagree with him," Crowley said.
Obama is not the president of the USA, he is the president of his agenda, and anyone who supports his agenda. That certainly leaves most Republicans out (Cheers!)
Source Article
Obama Continues to Ride the Racism Bus
In my previous post, I wrote about obama's desire for Republicans to ride in the back of the bus, and I raised the question if such a comment is acceptable.
The answer is no!
Dr. Timothy F. Johnson, head of the National Black Republican Association said,
"Once again the president is perpetuating the racism that exists, and [is] portrayed by the so-called Civil Rights organizations and their leaders," Johnson stated. "Americans are sick and tired of these divisive statements the president continues to make," he added. "Our first objective is November 2, 2010. "Next is to find the next president of the United States, and retire President Obama to Chicago, Hawaii, or Kenya in Nov. 2012," stated Johnson.
Thank you Dr. Timothy F. Johnson. I commend you for calling out obama on his use of the race card. He did it in his campaign, and has continued to do it sense. I wonder who's vote he is trying to capture during these last days of panic with such comments.
National Black Republican Association, and other such groups deserve to be commended. As I see it they will not rely on matching skin color to make political decisions. They are intelligent Americans that want leadership in Washington that will make good decisions and lead America to recovery.
Source Article
The answer is no!
Dr. Timothy F. Johnson, head of the National Black Republican Association said,
"Once again the president is perpetuating the racism that exists, and [is] portrayed by the so-called Civil Rights organizations and their leaders," Johnson stated. "Americans are sick and tired of these divisive statements the president continues to make," he added. "Our first objective is November 2, 2010. "Next is to find the next president of the United States, and retire President Obama to Chicago, Hawaii, or Kenya in Nov. 2012," stated Johnson.
Thank you Dr. Timothy F. Johnson. I commend you for calling out obama on his use of the race card. He did it in his campaign, and has continued to do it sense. I wonder who's vote he is trying to capture during these last days of panic with such comments.
National Black Republican Association, and other such groups deserve to be commended. As I see it they will not rely on matching skin color to make political decisions. They are intelligent Americans that want leadership in Washington that will make good decisions and lead America to recovery.
Source Article
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Obama to the back of the bus, NOW!
Speaking of Obama:
"He said Republicans had driven the economy into a ditch and then stood by and criticized while Democrats pulled it out. Now that progress has been made, he said, "we can't have special interests sitting shotgun. We gotta have middle class families up in front. We don't mind the Republicans joining us. They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back.""
So, the GOP can watch, but they have to sit in the back of the bus. Yet, when things don't work as dreamed, then it will be the fault of the GOP. This is the protocol used for the first two years, and the same will apply to the next two years.
Something, I was wondering though, is it OK (not politically correct, just OK) for me to tell obama that he can ride in the back of the bus? That shows proper respect, right?
Source Article
"He said Republicans had driven the economy into a ditch and then stood by and criticized while Democrats pulled it out. Now that progress has been made, he said, "we can't have special interests sitting shotgun. We gotta have middle class families up in front. We don't mind the Republicans joining us. They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back.""
So, the GOP can watch, but they have to sit in the back of the bus. Yet, when things don't work as dreamed, then it will be the fault of the GOP. This is the protocol used for the first two years, and the same will apply to the next two years.
Something, I was wondering though, is it OK (not politically correct, just OK) for me to tell obama that he can ride in the back of the bus? That shows proper respect, right?
Source Article
Obama cares not what 67% of Americans say
Two thirds of the American people know that the 'historical' president and his leftist government have accomplished nothing good for the country. Two thirds of the American people know that America must choose a different direction if we want to prosper again. The welfare state is a downward spiral.
As we approach the upcoming election, we see that obama's democrats are frantically trying to save their cushy jobs, but every day more and more Americans are waking up to the truth.
obama's democrats have nothing, absolutely nothing to demonstrate the success of their socialist, big government program. They have made unemployment rise, even after borrowing trillions of dollars and promising millions of jobs.
The only thing obama has to offer the people is to blame the GOP. That does not sound like a plan that will make things better. The whole idea of obama blaming the GOP is ridiculous if you think about it. democrats controlled congress during President Bush's last two years. For the last two years, they have controlled everything and have often eliminated GOP members of congress from the process. Their is no basis to blame the GOP. How can they be the party of 'NO' when they were not given the chance to vote?
Obama made it clear to the GOP three days after his inauguration that he did not want their input. His comments when the GOP made some suggestions were "Elections have consequences. I won". Yes, that was said by the post-partisan president. How could any other political party work with that kind of arrogant attitude. Because obama insisted on going it alone, he now must shoulder all the blame for his failure.
Why the blame rests with the democrats alone
Harris Poll
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/Hi_assets/TopHitPageNews.html
As we approach the upcoming election, we see that obama's democrats are frantically trying to save their cushy jobs, but every day more and more Americans are waking up to the truth.
obama's democrats have nothing, absolutely nothing to demonstrate the success of their socialist, big government program. They have made unemployment rise, even after borrowing trillions of dollars and promising millions of jobs.
The only thing obama has to offer the people is to blame the GOP. That does not sound like a plan that will make things better. The whole idea of obama blaming the GOP is ridiculous if you think about it. democrats controlled congress during President Bush's last two years. For the last two years, they have controlled everything and have often eliminated GOP members of congress from the process. Their is no basis to blame the GOP. How can they be the party of 'NO' when they were not given the chance to vote?
Obama made it clear to the GOP three days after his inauguration that he did not want their input. His comments when the GOP made some suggestions were "Elections have consequences. I won". Yes, that was said by the post-partisan president. How could any other political party work with that kind of arrogant attitude. Because obama insisted on going it alone, he now must shoulder all the blame for his failure.
Why the blame rests with the democrats alone
Harris Poll
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/Hi_assets/TopHitPageNews.html
How to steal a glass container manufacturing plant
On the evening of October 25th, O-I learned that Hugo Chavez (dictator, Venezuela) had expropriated the company's two manufacturing facilities in Venezuela. The company had no advance notice of this. Apparently the Venezuelan military positioned at one of the two facilities was a show of strength that the dictator could not be challenged. O-I is not the first company to have this happen, and they will not be the last.
This is an appropriate word picture for Americans at this time, because this is exactly where the obama agenda is heading. obama, like chavez, believes that government has or should have absolute power over every individual and every business. Stay tuned America, we might be next!
Chavez Expropriates
How glass bottles are made
This is an appropriate word picture for Americans at this time, because this is exactly where the obama agenda is heading. obama, like chavez, believes that government has or should have absolute power over every individual and every business. Stay tuned America, we might be next!
Chavez Expropriates
How glass bottles are made
We The People
We'll vote you out of there!
Ray Stevens does a really great job creating political satire songs regarding what is currently going on in the political world. I think I first heard/saw his work on the Rush Limbaugh website. His work is always impressive and funny.
So you might want to check it out. Enjoy and hear the message!
Ray Stevens does a really great job creating political satire songs regarding what is currently going on in the political world. I think I first heard/saw his work on the Rush Limbaugh website. His work is always impressive and funny.
So you might want to check it out. Enjoy and hear the message!
Let Freedom Ring
A friend pointed me in the direction of this video. The cold hard facts are that obama has no concern for the freedoms of the people. That is why he can be so casual about destroying the freedoms of other people. Long before obama, bill ayers and other such people were a gang, we manipulated ourselves.
Ever increasing governmental control and the required taxation to support it is the opposite of guarding our inheritance.
Let Freedom Ring
Ever increasing governmental control and the required taxation to support it is the opposite of guarding our inheritance.
Let Freedom Ring
Friday, October 15, 2010
Where Have I Heard That Before?
Over the last couple of years I have found that I really enjoy listening to audio books. It's not the same as reading a book, but it is every bit enjoyable. Many times I have been pulled into a book to the point that I do not want to stop listening.
Well, I have listened to a lot of books from the library, so when I go there I try to not pick books I have already listened to. Occasionally, though, I will grab a book and not recognize that it will be a re-run.
I just had that happen again with a book called 'Smooth Talking Stranger' by Lisa Kleypas. I did not recognize the title or the cover of the book. But within the first couple minutes of listening there was one sentence that I immediately recognized. Then, slowly at first, and more following, other scenes from the book started to come back. Point of decision: do I listen again, or get one I have not yet listened to? I chose to listen again, this time, but do not always do so.
Our brains store information by connecting new information to existing information. When we read a book, a lot of that information is retained in our brain. We may not know it, but given the right trigger, the scenes will begin to replay. Wow, that is neat!
Well, I have listened to a lot of books from the library, so when I go there I try to not pick books I have already listened to. Occasionally, though, I will grab a book and not recognize that it will be a re-run.
I just had that happen again with a book called 'Smooth Talking Stranger' by Lisa Kleypas. I did not recognize the title or the cover of the book. But within the first couple minutes of listening there was one sentence that I immediately recognized. Then, slowly at first, and more following, other scenes from the book started to come back. Point of decision: do I listen again, or get one I have not yet listened to? I chose to listen again, this time, but do not always do so.
Our brains store information by connecting new information to existing information. When we read a book, a lot of that information is retained in our brain. We may not know it, but given the right trigger, the scenes will begin to replay. Wow, that is neat!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Being Kind to Hillary
Seldom, if ever, have I been kind to Hillary Clinton. I did vote for her in the 2008 primary, hoping to knock obama down a notch. But I have forgiven myself for that little bit of 'political gaming'.
Recently came across this photo of Hillary and I thought it really did her well. The secret lies behind that smile. For all you Clinton lovers, enjoy!
Recently came across this photo of Hillary and I thought it really did her well. The secret lies behind that smile. For all you Clinton lovers, enjoy!
Obama Who?
As our president runs around the country in a last ditch effort to find some support for his failed team and to spur his voters on, something interesting is happening. Those who until recently called themselves democrats are going into hiding. If you call them and ask their political party, you will likely get the 'click' of a disconnected call.
Polls from both Gallup and Rasmussen show an unusually low percentage of democrats across the land. Why are they hiding? That portion of these democrats that truly care about America are ashamed. They know that democrats have controlled Congress since 2006, so tyring to place all the blame on President Bush is just silly. They also remember all the promises and hype from 'The One' in 2008 and now see that he delivered on nothing. Not only has he accomplished nothing good, his entire direction has been towards American defeatism. Now they see this little guy with the big, arrogant and angry countenance blasting away.
At a time when he should be reminding people of the successes of this past twenty months, he has nothing to offer except Bush bashing. Oh yes, there are also the numerous fantasy job and economy improvement numbers he likes to throw around. That is it, and it is truly a shame.
Another shameful aspect of this Obama Hussein is that he does not even try to unite the country. He openly criticizes and bashes those who do not agree with his liberal left policies. Apparently he is content to be leader to a portion of this country.
So, if you are a democrat, then man-up and learn from your mistakes. If you still think obama is a keeper, then you are hopeless!
Source Article
Polls from both Gallup and Rasmussen show an unusually low percentage of democrats across the land. Why are they hiding? That portion of these democrats that truly care about America are ashamed. They know that democrats have controlled Congress since 2006, so tyring to place all the blame on President Bush is just silly. They also remember all the promises and hype from 'The One' in 2008 and now see that he delivered on nothing. Not only has he accomplished nothing good, his entire direction has been towards American defeatism. Now they see this little guy with the big, arrogant and angry countenance blasting away.
At a time when he should be reminding people of the successes of this past twenty months, he has nothing to offer except Bush bashing. Oh yes, there are also the numerous fantasy job and economy improvement numbers he likes to throw around. That is it, and it is truly a shame.
Another shameful aspect of this Obama Hussein is that he does not even try to unite the country. He openly criticizes and bashes those who do not agree with his liberal left policies. Apparently he is content to be leader to a portion of this country.
So, if you are a democrat, then man-up and learn from your mistakes. If you still think obama is a keeper, then you are hopeless!
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Friday, October 08, 2010
Healthcare Disaster Starting
As obama hussein's socialist agenda launches health care, Americans remain convinced that they need to get this thing revoked. The troubles in the meantime will begin to unfold.
Remember how obama continued to assure everyone that they could keep their own insurance if they wanted to. Then remember Pelosi said don't worry about the contents of obamacare, we will figure that out after it is passed.
So McDonald's starts to look at the details and they realize that they cannot provide insurance for thousands of employees that meets obamacare requirements. This was reported here.
In less than a week, we learn that 30 companies, including McDonald's have been granted a one year waiver from certain requirements in obamacare. (On a side note, I wonder how many votes and political favors were wrapped into this negotiation, for that is the only time liberals help big business.)
This is such a good example of how this 1000 page bill that will cost taxpayers billions of dollars has had very little thought.
Remember how obama continued to assure everyone that they could keep their own insurance if they wanted to. Then remember Pelosi said don't worry about the contents of obamacare, we will figure that out after it is passed.
So McDonald's starts to look at the details and they realize that they cannot provide insurance for thousands of employees that meets obamacare requirements. This was reported here.
In less than a week, we learn that 30 companies, including McDonald's have been granted a one year waiver from certain requirements in obamacare. (On a side note, I wonder how many votes and political favors were wrapped into this negotiation, for that is the only time liberals help big business.)
This is such a good example of how this 1000 page bill that will cost taxpayers billions of dollars has had very little thought.
Saturday, October 02, 2010
So, Is Obama "dat nigga"?
At Obama's invitation, rapper Bob came to entertain at the Whitehouse. Obama is certainly not a man of class, culture or decency, so you probably would not expect much. But, then again, he is president. Listen to the video at this site, and see if you think Obama is "dat nigga".(translation=that nigger).
Obama?
Here are some additional comments on the situation.
Obama?
Here are some additional comments on the situation.
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