Gotta few things to comment on and wanted to throw them out there while they’re still fresh in me noggin. So, if you’re willing to proceed, here we go:
- A North Carolina congressmen has submitted a proposal to replace Ulysses S Grant on the $50 bill with Ronald Reagan. Now, I’m about as big a Reagan fan as you will find, however, not so sure about this one. In the grand scheme of things, Grant did more for our country by winning the Civil War as a soldier than Reagan did during his presidency. Think all the current folks on our money should stay put. If they want to honor Reagan with his mug on some money, they should probably come up with another coin like a $0.20 piece. That would help cover those $0.99 plus tax things you always have to find extra change for. Just a thought;
- Saw where Scott Matheson was nominated by President Obama to be a federal judge. So what, you may be asking. Well, turns out he’s the brother of Jim Matheson, a Dem congressman from Utah, who also happens to be undecided on his healthcare reform vote. Imagine that. Now, Obama claims that has nothing to do with his selection, and from what I’ve read, Scott seems qualified for the position. But, it still looks a little fishy no matter how you slice it. Just goes to show the more things change, the more they stay the same;
- President Obama had a press conference the other day with a bunch of doctors standing behind him wearing white coats. Why do doctors have to wear these things when they are out in public? You see them all the time making public appearances wearing their white coats or surgical scrubs like they just left a waiting room full of patients or someone on the operating table. Guess they think it lends an air of credibility or something. Think it makes them look like they are trying to distract you from the dribble coming out of their mouths myself;
- Joined a blog promotion website called SeededBuzz.com. The concept is you read other blogs and then provide a link to their blog on yours when you use theirs as inspiration on yours. Sounds more complicated than it really is. So, if you’re a blogger, suggest you check it out to see if it might be for you. Ain’t a charge to be a basic member, but, naturally, you can upgrade for a small fee if you like. They encourage you to remain a free member, though. Say all this to let you know I will provide comments on other blogs from time to time now. Will also provide a link to the blog so you can read it for yourself if you like;
- Read about a law being introduced out in California to outlaw cursing for a week on An Authors Journey (link here). The politician who proposed it says cursing leads to all kind of social mayhem so it should be illegal for a week. Should be noted there is no penalty if you break the law if and when it is passed. This brings several thoughts to mind. One, why worry about this $@^# when California has an economic crisis worse than the US? Someone else agrees with this question in limerick form here Two, at what point in language history did these words become bad to say? If you think about it, why is “manure” or “anus” any better to say than their more colorful alternatives? Even some innocuous words such as "hole" can be seen as offensive, I guess. Have watched shows before where the speaker has said “ass” and the second half of the word is bleeped out. To me, would think they would bleep the former rather than the latter. Anyway, just seems like a politician wanting to tell his constituents he’s getting legislation passed when it comes time for re-election. Better hope no one asks him what it is;
- US Common Sense (link here) has a commentary about Starbucks refusing to kowtow to the anti-handgun movement. Seems California (and 42 other states) has a law which states you can openly carry handguns anywhere you want. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence went to several businesses asking them to prevent people from coming into their places if they were openly packing heat. Several capitulated but Starbucks refused saying they always follow the local laws and regulations. I say good for Starbucks! It irritates me when people want to push their beliefs by trying to hold corporations hostage. Went out and bought a venti non-fat latte this morning just to show my support. Now, will say I’m not a big fan of handguns myself; however, I will fight to the death your right to own one (legally) if you so choose. But, that is a topic for a whole ‘nother blog;
- Gonna have an interesting trial coming up here shortly. Anthony Galea, a sports medicine doctor in Canada, is being tried for attempting to have HGH smuggled from the US into Canada. He’s treated some big-name stars including Alex Rodriguez and Tigger Woods. Of course, they deny taking HGH and say they were taking part in some sort of blood-cleansing type therapy the doc is famous for. Could get real interesting, though. Not usually a conspiracy theorist, but have always thought it was a little odd that Tigger blew out his knee the year the PGA started testing for performance-enhancing drugs. Not that I think it gave him an unfair advantage if he did take PED’s. His mental toughness is what separates him from everyone else. Probably didn't take them. Still…;
- Did you see where McDonald’s has struck up a sponsorship deal with…brace yourself…Weight Watchers? Yup. Happened in New Zealand. McD’s will be able to use the WW seal of approval for several of their meals including chicken nuggets and filet-o-fish sandwiches. Needless to say, not all health advocates are crazy about it seeing as how McD’s is always the poster child for unhealthy eating. Never would have thought it would happen myself, but more power to them if that’s what both parties want to do. It’s their name and money 0n the line. Will be interesting to see if it makes its way to this side of the pond;
- Could be an interesting weekend in Alabama. The bingo parlors have opened back up. The state authorities have said they’re gonna raid them. The county authorities have said they gonna stop ‘em at the door. And our politicians wonder why people, including our own citizens, make fun of Alabama;
- March is one of the best months of the year for sports fans. The NCAA basketball tournament (a.k.a – March Madness) will be starting soon. Baseball spring training has started. Basketball and hockey are wrapping up their seasons to start the playoffs. Will be lots of stuff for sports folks to yak about. Should be a fun month.
Have a great weekend!
Yes, it's a fun month! It's my birthday month!!!! Yeah, that politician with the no cursing bill should have his head examined..... giving it up for Lent is hard enough, couldn't imagine breaking the law, too!
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