Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine. ~Jeffrey Glassberg
I'm a bad, bad girl....I've spent time planting autumn flowers, playing golf this evening with my husband and then watching a movie with him. Inside Man.
So no post. BTW....great movie.
Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine. ~Jeffrey Glassberg
I'm a bad, bad girl....I've spent time planting autumn flowers, playing golf this evening with my husband and then watching a movie with him. Inside Man.
So no post. BTW....great movie.
I was told that I am currently radioactive and glowing in the dark. This short round up is the best I can offer as of now.
The Nation released this piece of crap article about Sen Allen and the CCC. Riley, Not O'Reilly quickly slams it to the ground here.
Shaun Kenney has a question Jim Webb asked himself on his site. Webb cant answer his own question? This post is hilarious!
Female Navy plebes are all Horny Women? Ask Jim Webb.
Americas Mayor Rudy Giuliani endorsed Sen Allen today. Here is the press release
Giuliani Enthusiastically Endorses Allen for Reelection
Mayor Calls Allen "Great Senator for the People of Virginia"
Norfolk, VA - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani emphatically endorsed Senator George Allen's reelection today while accompanying the Senator at a port security briefing in Norfolk. During a press conference with reporters after the meeting, when asked why he was supporting Allen, Giuliani responded by saying he could "think of about a hundred reasons."
"I support Senator Allen for reelection because he's a great Senator," Mayor Giuliani said. "[He] understands what's at stake in the war against terrorism, the danger we're in, the multi-faceted effort that is necessary to reduce the risk of terrorism. We can't go back to the way we were before September 11th, which is to largely be on defense against terrorism; Senator Allen is one of the people who understands that."
"He's important to the State of Virginia," Giuliani said, noting that Senator Allen knows the Commonwealth better than anyone. Speaking as an American, the mayor said, "I'm interested in Senator Allen as a leader for this country. He really understands what's at stake and knows how to fight for it. He's someone that we need all over the United States in the Senate. A lot of dangerous things are going on and we need leaders like Senator Allen who understand what's at stake."
Senator Allen also praised the mayor, calling him a friend of many years. "It's an honor to be with the man who all Americans see as their mayor. In times of crisis he has always shown great cool, poise and leadership. And he proved to be a great hero in the aftermath of the tragedy of September 11th," Allen said.
Earlier, Senator Allen and Mayor Giuliani were briefed on the latest security procedures and new technologies being used to secure the cargo coming in and out of the Port of Virginia. They met with representatives from the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), Virginia International Terminal (VIT), and the Hampton Roads Maritime Association who stressed to them the continued need for federal funding to upgrade security at our nation's ports and improve communications between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
"One thing we must take from this meeting is that today in this global war on terrorism we need to be looking at advanced technology to keep our ports safe," said Senator Allen. "I'm going to continue doing everything I can in the Senate to ensure that our ports have the resources necessary to keep Americans safe."
In addition to discussing the importance of increasing security procedures at our nation's ports and the Port of Virginia, Senator Allen also touted the economic impact that the port has provided to the nation.
"When I was Governor I made our ports a top priority to attract new businesses and create more jobs," said Senator Allen. "The Port of Virginia has provided the people of Virginia and Hampton Roads with thousands of jobs and the development of a fourth port at Craney Island will further expand economic development in Norfolk and indeed the entire region."
Craney Island? Get Webb a map.
The man who sees absolutes, where all other men see nuances and shades of meaning, is either a prophet, or a quack. Donald H. Rumsfeld is not a prophet.
Mr. Rumsfeld’s remarkable speech to the American Legion yesterday demands the deep analysis—and the sober contemplation—of every American. For it did not merely serve to impugn the morality or intelligence -- indeed, the loyalty -- of the majority of Americans who oppose the transient occupants of the highest offices in the land. Worse, still, it credits those same transient occupants -- our employees -- with a total omniscience; a total omniscience which neither common sense, nor this administration’s track record at home or abroad, suggests they deserve."
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CBS magazine slims down Couric in photo - Yahoo! News
NEW YORK - No, Katie Couric didn’t suddenly lose 20 pounds. The incoming “CBS Evening News” anchor appears significantly thinner in a network promotional magazine photo thanks to digital airbrushing.
As I mentioned before, it’s not as if the changes weren’t obvious. I am a little surprised they didn’t hold out a little longer before the confession though. They didn’t even blame technical problems, which was my personal prediction. I’m a little disappointed CBS didn’t try something stupid. Maybe next time… and there will be a next time.
I started following this when Kelo v. New London was in the news. Things haven’t gotten any better.
My response to the Kelo decision was, “See, I told you so.” For decades, Americans have been willing to allow politicians to trample over private property rights, so why should we be surprised when politicians become more emboldened?
John Adams warned, “The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of G-d, and there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. Property must be sacred or liberty cannot exist.”
The latest Bristol controversy revolves around an affordable housing development in the Exit 7 area. The residents of a nearby subdivision are hopping mad. They include a lady who left a voice mail this morning suggesting that the Herald Courier ought not have an opinion ... on anything. We have no leadership role in the community, according to this woman.
I suspect what she really means is that the newspaper shouldn’t have an opinion unless it compliments hers. We’ve been down this road before. Does anyone recall Viking Hall?
This can’t be good. It looks like the guy is in custody though, so the news isn’t entirely bad. I hope the guy in custody was the only one involved.
CNN.com - 2 injured in North Carolina school shooting - Aug 30, 2006
(CNN) — A student was shot in the shoulder after a suspect fired eight shots toward a Hillsborough, North Carolina, high school, police told a local television station.
What a fascinating idea. Artists to record events. I like the idea of putting photographers like Staff Sgt. Klika into service, but this is a good idea too. A different perspective I would think. I’ll be following their blogs to see what they’re up too.
Noble Duty Milblogger Coalition - A Soldier’s Perspective - Marine Combat Artists
Sgt Battles and WO Fay are two Marine Combat Artists (only three Corps wide) serving Country and Corps creating some awesome works of art. Both of them operate blogs that I’ve read for some time now. They don’t post everyday, but you should add them to your RSS reader or check in on them from time to time. You’ll be happy you did.
Apple Peeler by Arthur Rothstein,
