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Gifts Not To Buy

Tired of all those lists of gifts to buy this holiday season?  Rob Pegoraro in the Washington Post has an article on gifts not to buy.  They include such things as blu-ray players, satellite radio and e-book readers like Amazon’s Kindle.  Read here for more.

Posted by on November 25, 2020 at 08:32 AM in Business, Entertainment, Web/Tech | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Patriots Showing Strength With Win Over Miami

The New England Patriots beat Miami 48–28 in a see-saw game that had a bunch of lead changes until the Pats finally pulled away in the fourth quarter.  Matt Cassel threw for 415 years and Randy Moss caught 3 TD passes.  The win leaves the Pats one game behind the Jets in the AFC East.

When Tom Brady got hurt in the first quarter of the first game of the season, who would have thought the Pats would respond this way?

Hats off to great coaching and players showing some real heart.

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Posted by on November 24, 2020 at 10:18 AM in Business, Entertainment, Games, Sports | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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No Wonder The Auto Industry Is In Trouble

When the three heads of the U.S. auto industry fly separate private jets into Washington when asking for a $25 billion bailouit, it’s no wonder that the auto industry is hurting.

Do these guys even have a clue?

And I love how Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), asked them as a symbolic gesture, if they would be willing to work for $1 a year, as Nardelli (of Chrysler) has offered to do.

“I don’t have a position on that today,” demurred Richard Wagoner (2007 total compensation: $15.7 million).

“I understand the intent, but I think where we are is okay,” said Alan Mulally ($21.7 million).

So the heads of GM and Ford are making nearly $16 million and $22 million annually, but they’re not about to do anything that would reduce their own salary — in fact, they’re just fine … thank you very much.

Sorry fellas, I’m with Congress on this one.  Time to jump on your corporate jets and fly back to your companies and get yourself out of this mess.

 

Posted by on November 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM in Business, Legal, Politics | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Auto Bailout — What’s Next?

If Congress approves the auto industry bailout, what industry comes next asking for a handout?  Can’t the airline industry make a pretty good case that they need a bailout too?

It seems to me that Congress approved the $700 billion to help all those facing foreclosure.  No the focus has changed from the purchase of distressed securities to the direct injection of funds into banks and other financial institutions.  Now that also has morphed into perhaps providing auto loans and, even possibly, credit card and student loans.

If this latest direction holds true, what about all those folks facing foreclosure?  Are they just to be forgotten?

 

Posted by on November 19, 2020 at 08:23 AM in Business, Current Affairs, Legal, Politics | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Lieberman Maintains Chairmanship

The Washington Post reports that Senate Democrats have allowed Joe Lieberman to keep his chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and retain his position as head of the subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee.

Says Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.): “Joe Lieberman is a Democrat. He’s part of this caucus.”

Hmmm. 

It seems to me that the (I-Conn.) designation belongs after Senator Lieverman’s name.  I always thought that meant he was registered as an Independent.

Oh, I know he used to be a Democrat.  I also know that he appeared on stage all over the county many, many times on behalf of Republican John McCain.

Sorry, Joe.  If I were a Democrat in the Senate, I’d have given you the boot.  Politics is rough business.  You knew what you were doing when you were out there campaigning for the other side.

Posted by on November 18, 2020 at 04:12 PM in Legal, Politics | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Pats kicked by Jets in OT

The Patriots lost an exciting game last night to the New York Jets in overtime when the Jets kicked a field goal to win it 31–34.

Matt Cassel made a great pass to Randy Moss for a touchdown with one second left in regulation to send it into overtime. 

It was a big-time effort by both teams — unfortunately the Pats came out on the bottom and now are in 2nd place in their division. 

Sure wish I could have seen the blacked out game….

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Posted by on November 14, 2020 at 09:33 AM in Entertainment, Games, Sports | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Patriots Play Jets Thursday Night But Who’ll See It?

The Pats-Jets game tomorrow night will only be shown in the Boston Metro area and in Manchester N.H.  Other than that, the game will be on the NFL Network which where I live (Portland, Maine), is apparently available on the DirectTV Group and Dish Network. 

None of the regular television stations will carry it.  In addition, Time Warner Cable — the major cable provider here in Maine, won’t show it.

So despite the fact that they are the “New England” Patriots, and I live in Maine (which is certainly part of “New England”) — there will be no watching the game for me.

Bummer.

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Posted by on November 12, 2020 at 08:52 AM in Business, Entertainment, Games, Legal, Sports, Television | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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McCain’s Gracious Concession Speech

With the Barack Obama win as President Elect, Senator John McCain gave what was his finest, most gracious speech ever.  Say what you will about McCain, the first five minutes of this speech show his true character.

Wish I could say his supporters were as respectful….

 

Posted by on November 05, 2020 at 08:39 AM in Business, Current Affairs, Legal, Politics | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Voting Heavy At My Polling Location

Voted at around noon today and was told that the line stretched out to the street with a 1 1/2 hour wait this morning at 7:00.  It took me a good 1/2 hour.  If you haven’t voted yet, be ready for long lines.

Don’t wait until the last minute!

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Posted by on November 04, 2020 at 01:08 PM in Legal, Politics | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Colts 18, Pats 15 — Former Patriot Vinatieri Wins It

The Pats tried eating up the clock to win this one.  It just wasn’t to be and former Patriot Adam Vinatieri booted a 52-yard field goal with 8:05 remaining in the game.

The Pats marched down the field when Belichick decided to go for it on 4th and 15.  Result: Cassel was intercepted.  Game over.

This was a poorly played game in many respects with receiverd dropping balls that should have been caught in crucial moments.  There were also lots of questionable calls by Belichick.  All in all, a tough loss that puts the Pats in a 3–way tie for 1st place.

Posted by on November 03, 2020 at 08:22 AM in Entertainment, Games, Sports | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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