Apr 15, 2008
The baby boomers are screwing up all the drug use trends charts. Why? Instead of drug use decreasing as they get older, drug use shows an increase. In 2001, 20% of 12-17 year olds used illicit drugs in the past year. Compare this to a high of 25% in 1979 and [...]
The baby boomers are screwing up all the drug use trends charts. Why? Instead of drug use decreasing as they get older, drug use shows an increase. In 2001, 20% of 12-17 year olds used illicit drugs in the past year. Compare this to a high of 25% in 1979 and a low of 12% in 1993. I wonder what we were doing differently in 1993?
For older Americans (35 and older), 6.3% claimed to have used drugs ... Read More
Apr 15, 2008
New Jersey has a system called the Abbott Schools. Abbott schools are schools that are in the poorest neighborhoods. These schools get extra funding from the state. I think this is a good thing. However, a recent audit of one of these schools revealed that some of the funds were being [...]
New Jersey has a system called the Abbott Schools. Abbott schools are schools that are in the poorest neighborhoods. These schools get extra funding from the state. I think this is a good thing. However, a recent audit of one of these schools revealed that some of the funds were being mismanaged and misused.
For instance:
Bus drivers are getting paid 6 hours of overtime a month to charge their cell phones.
The school district was paying $345 per ... Read More
Apr 14, 2008
Often, when I watch a movie for the first time, I think it is wonderful. But, after time and wisdom, the movie seems not quite as good as it use to be. This is the case for Duel starring Dennis Weaver. This movie reminds me of all the bad drivers I [...]
Often, when I watch a movie for the first time, I think it is wonderful. But, after time and wisdom, the movie seems not quite as good as it use to be. This is the case for Duel starring Dennis Weaver. This movie reminds me of all the bad drivers I see every day!
The movie was a made for TV movie and aired in 1971. The plot involves a driver (Dennis Weaver) who is followed and harassed ... Read More
Apr 11, 2008
Today I was in Philadelphia. I took a walking tour of the Independence Hall area with a tour guide. The guide reminded us of a quote by Patrick Henry from 1775. Patrick Henry represented Virginia in the First Continental Congress. He wanted his fellow Virginians to defend themselves against the British [...]
Today I was in Philadelphia. I took a walking tour of the Independence Hall area with a tour guide. The guide reminded us of a quote by Patrick Henry from 1775. Patrick Henry represented Virginia in the First Continental Congress. He wanted his fellow Virginians to defend themselves against the British troops. He stated:
the distinctions between Virginia, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I AM NOT A VIRGINIAN, BUT AN AMERICAN!
I think sometimes we ... Read More
Apr 9, 2008
Gasoline prices are on the rise again and may hit $4.00 per gallon. Edmunds recently tested six gas saving tips and found that four of the tips help you save on gas usage.
Stop aggressive driving. Don’t accelerate fast and don’t pound on the breaks. You can save up to 37% and probably [...]
Gasoline prices are on the rise again and may hit $4.00 per gallon. Edmunds recently tested six gas saving tips and found that four of the tips help you save on gas usage.
Stop aggressive driving. Don't accelerate fast and don't pound on the breaks. You can save up to 37% and probably cause less accidents as well.
Drive the speed limit. Driving too fast uses more gas. You can save up to 14%.
Use the cruise control. This ... Read More
Apr 9, 2008
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams, a kennel master with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, and his dog “Kitt”, search for ordnance and firearms during a route reconnaissance operation through the western Anbar province of Iraq April 1. The dog handlers [...]
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams, a kennel master with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, and his dog "Kitt", search for ordnance and firearms during a route reconnaissance operation through the western Anbar province of Iraq April 1. The dog handlers conduct operations in support of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion to bring peace and stability to Iraq and its people.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much ... Read More
Apr 9, 2008
As you know I have been promoting the Recall of Jon Corzine as Governor of New Jersey. In fact, I think I will go out and have some marketing pens made that say “Recall Corzine Now”! Do I think that Corzine will get recalled? Not really. We will certainly not be able [...]
As you know I have been promoting the Recall of Jon Corzine as Governor of New Jersey. In fact, I think I will go out and have some marketing pens made that say "Recall Corzine Now"! Do I think that Corzine will get recalled? Not really. We will certainly not be able to get enough signatures. Currently Corzine's approval rating is 37% percent which means that 63% might be willing to sign a recall petition. However, voters ... Read More
Apr 8, 2008
If you are a fan of the National Rifle Association, then yesterday you lost one of its best spokespersons - Charlton Heston. Heston died at his home at the age of 84. He revealed in 2002 that he was suffering from the early signs of Alzheimer’s. Heston is best known for his [...]
If you are a fan of the National Rifle Association, then yesterday you lost one of its best spokespersons - Charlton Heston. Heston died at his home at the age of 84. He revealed in 2002 that he was suffering from the early signs of Alzheimer's. Heston is best known for his heroic roles including Moses, El Cid, Ben-Hur and Michaelangelo. His deep voice and charismatic acting will be missed. My fondest memory of Mr. Heston is ... Read More
Apr 4, 2008
The Lincoln Bedroom was not always filled with bedroom furniture and bedding. In fact, it was the room President Lincoln used as his personal office and Cabinet room. During this time, the walls were filled with Civil War maps. It was here that Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.
The [...]
The Lincoln Bedroom was not always filled with bedroom furniture and bedding. In fact, it was the room President Lincoln used as his personal office and Cabinet room. During this time, the walls were filled with Civil War maps. It was here that Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.
The room became a bedroom in 1902. It wasn't named the Lincoln bedroom until 1945 when President and Mrs. Truman moved the bed where Willie Lincoln (age 11) ... Read More
Apr 4, 2008
Sharpe James, once the mayor of Newark, New Jersey and a state senator was indited last year on various charges of corruption and fraud. Currently he is standing trial for those charges in a New Jersey courtroom. Here is a list of the various charges brought against him.
Illegally charging over $58,000 [...]
Sharpe James, once the mayor of Newark, New Jersey and a state senator was indited last year on various charges of corruption and fraud. Currently he is standing trial for those charges in a New Jersey courtroom. Here is a list of the various charges brought against him.
Illegally charging over $58,000 on two city credit cards for Jacuzzi dips, movies, meals, and weekend gateways with friends.
Selling of city property to a friend for the amount of $46,000. ... Read More
