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In search of a good doughnut!

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<span style="font-size: large;">Here in Ireland we have neither Krispy Kreme nor Dunkin Donuts.  This means that I am constantly on the search for a good doughnut.  </span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">In my local Spar a Tim Horton coffee shop (which i believe is Canadian) has just opened. There are doughnuts to be had here but I have yet to taste them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Last night on the way home from work I called in to Marks & Spencer's where I found a new selection of boxed doughnuts.  I bought 6 but didn't expect to be wowed by them.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Well after tasting the chocolate one I was very impressed.  Great consistency, just greasy enough and great chocolate flavour.  It was a good doughnut.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">They looked great too and a box of 6 would make a nice gift if you were calling to a friend for tea.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_tRTULaKqIQAsPW3b25JQzjsWlvxZmeqYzlloc1HcbKCeuHFvuPgh3wYSmQ8_lSFR2ALDDn1lpimLG-PaH8FTOIujforNk3WCcr9PJG3vdXgkzt1-FymQLCPdXmDdfjkgURiqk_IyGlu/s640/blogger-image-1290492329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_tRTULaKqIQAsPW3b25JQzjsWlvxZmeqYzlloc1HcbKCeuHFvuPgh3wYSmQ8_lSFR2ALDDn1lpimLG-PaH8FTOIujforNk3WCcr9PJG3vdXgkzt1-FymQLCPdXmDdfjkgURiqk_IyGlu/s640/blogger-image-1290492329.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ciaran brought the rest of the box in to his office for the lads to enjoy today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Btw, please note the different spelling of doughnut here in Ireland.  I think in the USA it is spelled "donut"!</span></div><br /></div>

In search of a good doughnut!

Here in Ireland we have neither Krispy Kreme nor Dunkin Donuts. This means that I am constantly on the search for a good doughnut. In my ...

L.A. port truck drivers' strike escalates!

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port strike L.A. port truck drivers' strike escalates!

L.A. port truck drivers strike line last night in Carson, Calif. The port drivers' Green Fleet Services strike that started last night ...

Celebration Church in Jacksonville Now Moving into Prosperity Gospel Teachings

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuk_Pc0WgKDx5ujSMOLQZBrwsGpHMiGrlmj1E6mqZmjVqTsbn51Qm_MveTL4tc7dKtADDMS9E2n88-FxLLBL8Byvm8xnr6g8wlEW3wwXaPOdaCT40V9R9ePBbjCfPJdBsTqKrJPq2_Clt/s1600/MorrisLeftWeemsRight.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuk_Pc0WgKDx5ujSMOLQZBrwsGpHMiGrlmj1E6mqZmjVqTsbn51Qm_MveTL4tc7dKtADDMS9E2n88-FxLLBL8Byvm8xnr6g8wlEW3wwXaPOdaCT40V9R9ePBbjCfPJdBsTqKrJPq2_Clt/s400/MorrisLeftWeemsRight.png" width="400" /></a>As long-time readers of this blog know, I have written much about preachers misleading people about tithing and finances. I spoke up against my former pastor telling people that God would poke holes in their pocketbooks if they didn't tithe, they God would "blow it all away" if they didn't fork over 10% to their church, and that Americans  should get ready for God's judgment for all those pesky non-tithers sitting in pews.<br /><br />We're heading into the fall when for some reason preachers seem to think is the season for beating the sheep with abusive tithing messages. Go back and look at my <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html" target="_blank">blog articles in October 2010</a> for the worst of the worst - including <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2010/10/ed-young-breaks-new-tithing-ground.html" target="_blank">Ed Young's infamous attempt to get checking account numbers</a>, after telling everyone that if they don't "bring the tithe" they might as well <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2010/11/ed-youngs-tithing-sermon-show-me-money.html" target="_blank">stop coming to church</a> and wasting his time (Ed's) and God's time.<br /><br />So that brings me to right now, August 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida. The largest church in our city, <a href="http://celebration.org/" target="_blank">Celebration Church</a>, pastored by Stovall Weems, has been not just preaching the tithe as a requirement for Christians to be blessed by God and avoid calamity - which Stovall does preach - but they have moved now in the direction of "prosperity gospel" preaching.<br /><br />The latest proof of this was on Sunday August 18th, when Stovall Weems introduced Robert Morris of Gateway Church to the Celebration congregation to <a href="http://source.celebration.org/messages/100" target="_blank">preach a sermon on how to make a "Financial Comeback"</a>.<br /><br />Morris' sermon wasn't just another of his pleas to tithe to avoid financial calamity - it went beyond that in being a plea to give money because Jesus is waiting for you to give it to him FIRST before even your family gets it, but that Jesus will mysteriously give it BACK to you later. Like in many of his sermons Morris purports to speak directly for God, telling people what God says.<br /><br />But sadly, Stovall has taught the same prosperity gospel stuff as well, as I will show this week. And this is not the first time I've addressed the teachings of Robert Morris. He teaches tithing is a must to <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2011/06/robert-morris-issues-money-back.html" target="_blank">avoid divorce, and losing your job, losing your kids</a> - and he <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2011/11/robert-morris-i-check-tithing-records.html" target="_blank">checks tithing records of those who would date his daughter</a> ("...why would I give my daughter to a thief?")<br /><br />In the next posts I will put some video clips of this Morris sermon up he preached at Celebration, along with some clips of recent Stovall Weems sermons, to show that this church has now moved in the direction of prosperity gospel: that if you give money to the church, God will miraculously give it back to you. <br /><br />What makes this so particularly sad in my city is that Celebration Church is filled with so many sincere - yet gullible - young Christians, listening to a handsome, hip preacher who has a gift for persuasive speaking. It is done in the venue of a rock concert, complete with fog, bright lights, and extremely loud music, and beautiful people on stage. My hope in shining a light on these teachings is to help these young Christians not be duped by a phony message wrapped in a beautiful, cool, hip package.<br /><br />And it is a message that will hurt them financially, and ultimately hurt them spiritually when they realize they've been duped by a masterful marketing strategy.<br /><br />I know members of Celebration Church will come here and tell me all the wonderful ministries of Celebration Church and who am I to criticize. I know, I get it. I'm not here to say Celebration is all bad.<br /><br />But the truth must be told for the good of the people in the churches - not just the young people at Celebration, but young adults at OTHER churches in Jacksonville who will be drawn to Celebration's glitzy, rock-style venue and hip pastor. Pastors in this city, parents in this city: you need to know what is taught regarding finances and giving if your teens and young adults pick up and move to the "greener" pastures of Celebration Church.<br /><br />And the Watchdog is only more than happy to help out, so stay tuned.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>----------------------------- </b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>(below is the back drop of a <a href="http://fbcjaxwatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/08/pastors-need-your-prayers-they-need.html" target="_blank">tithing sermon preached by Josh Turner</a> of Celebration Church to the college group this past July) </b></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0afkP_lzCAfWK_JAYBwhE47u53knBBAnUXZGdi2Z0NAG5mV1eRjR-FQ6rDttUaU4_KBb5GijVRXDpIzCDl6JgsRDGtcvwcLk8shyphenhyphen7tBTLNJ5rjiovN_TerHe8gWq1bvpPiHpCczhYjb4C/s1600/Benjamins2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0afkP_lzCAfWK_JAYBwhE47u53knBBAnUXZGdi2Z0NAG5mV1eRjR-FQ6rDttUaU4_KBb5GijVRXDpIzCDl6JgsRDGtcvwcLk8shyphenhyphen7tBTLNJ5rjiovN_TerHe8gWq1bvpPiHpCczhYjb4C/s400/Benjamins2.png" width="400" /></a> </div>

Celebration Church in Jacksonville Now Moving into Prosperity Gospel Teachings

As long-time readers of this blog know, I have written much about preachers misleading people about tithing and finances. I spoke up against...

Taking Care Of Loose Ends

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Taking Care Of Loose Ends

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Waynesboro: Lunch from Market on Main, picnic on banks of South River

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwXOyw1IRDu8PoSCJfssAo_I7Omo6ryqwLmXMxToKxxVyQcB7eGRmOL-INPcAdIscvSesFhVBNVAOeEEGjOGVd8U3A-fYsjMzcvIez-ypnrf_WEKkuyvGqsG9_gfgn5OkLYXsfUegsTYV/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwXOyw1IRDu8PoSCJfssAo_I7Omo6ryqwLmXMxToKxxVyQcB7eGRmOL-INPcAdIscvSesFhVBNVAOeEEGjOGVd8U3A-fYsjMzcvIez-ypnrf_WEKkuyvGqsG9_gfgn5OkLYXsfUegsTYV/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Linda Rowland owned and operated South River Restaurant in Waynesboro's west end for years. She sold the building two years ago to Plaza Aztec and retired. But retiring is not in her DNA. In what she calls her newest adventure, she opened Market On Main in downtown Waynesboro, and says she has "expanded 'the biggest little specialty shop in Waynesboro' to include fresh local foods, bistro sandwiches, artisanal cheeses plus an array of wine and beer accessories, candles, and specialty gifts." As Linda says, "Virginia is for wine Lovers," and "Virginia is for craft beer Lovers."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My friend Barb and I met up at the Market Monday afternoon and ordered lunch to go. If you call ahead, they will have it ready when you arrive. We had originally planned to eat in the small dining area that boasts three tables and a bar in the window overlooking Main Street but, since it was such a beautiful day, opted instead to get it to go and eat in the nearby Constitution Park on the South River. We had a minimal wait for our food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJ_fM_79r1XTX8aipJMXE1bwXp9jijceHnSSWqK6-c5xGK0o4h3TYe0ggU4V4ScS3d_bql-CYspjsVHv5k8-RXvmUs-o20BZPytSbbxV9jWXeUUdNxD_yNhcPIr-rjJaDc6REYDXhyphenhyphenP2b/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJ_fM_79r1XTX8aipJMXE1bwXp9jijceHnSSWqK6-c5xGK0o4h3TYe0ggU4V4ScS3d_bql-CYspjsVHv5k8-RXvmUs-o20BZPytSbbxV9jWXeUUdNxD_yNhcPIr-rjJaDc6REYDXhyphenhyphenP2b/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Market On Main features daily lunch specials that are often advertised on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarketonMainWaynesboro">Facebook page</a>, and they also offer over 200 wines from around the world and 35 wineries represented from right here in Virginia. While you're at Market On Main, be sure to explore the Beer Cave where you will find 70 plus micro and craft beers and ciders.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStr4wADqmo1gdraDZCdq0Q0upsHwP1nakq1SaOVTqwEZeOB9PWX_XM-kAf_cL95EK36ClMheH6xe-m175SGo47pOPeijsBwwqo-ew9f3g8wNbqAgs7GdmNsHl9M2k_EjmDctWL07enmd5/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStr4wADqmo1gdraDZCdq0Q0upsHwP1nakq1SaOVTqwEZeOB9PWX_XM-kAf_cL95EK36ClMheH6xe-m175SGo47pOPeijsBwwqo-ew9f3g8wNbqAgs7GdmNsHl9M2k_EjmDctWL07enmd5/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Downtown Waynesboro's Main Street looking east toward Blue Ridge Mountains.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwN5m8ztEtdJP6BS-RyhMrGJ5j0VWYZN1OUyLxEXer30SecdYFPlR76wD-cJPLVGpko-Dm84YaxnPk-f_mTpLQ-DW_pChFbPR6MiQr_k9YFzrxp8LgYRB73fm1PRWe4K_HHv-rk3I9imH8/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwN5m8ztEtdJP6BS-RyhMrGJ5j0VWYZN1OUyLxEXer30SecdYFPlR76wD-cJPLVGpko-Dm84YaxnPk-f_mTpLQ-DW_pChFbPR6MiQr_k9YFzrxp8LgYRB73fm1PRWe4K_HHv-rk3I9imH8/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Nlyvw85gT164wkvcCbJHJow06tBuqFJEhtfuqg1hG5dWp6vvKOgl5OkPlIpy161LOqOCWKyRM0ILkFuJRi2H-0M5q88PhY7WBQcbrB6xFit1xLEUBJ_2KNOHZlXZZhxHF4ZRtH5MzIbM/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Nlyvw85gT164wkvcCbJHJow06tBuqFJEhtfuqg1hG5dWp6vvKOgl5OkPlIpy161LOqOCWKyRM0ILkFuJRi2H-0M5q88PhY7WBQcbrB6xFit1xLEUBJ_2KNOHZlXZZhxHF4ZRtH5MzIbM/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Two blocks from Market On Main, we found a table under a shady crab apple tree along the banks of the South River in Constitution Park.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKsuh23aF8tVSwhQl8-itOrqAGBomnoL9RI288dwmE4K3bjbC_F9H86ctxwdLaEK9uMjEXG2xtjkdKrpe-IdS_xxrafQ-nm3aEwGcYOUjxcFnFOfJOvH0tssL4QdKqoTMKRkd4_gPngrP/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKsuh23aF8tVSwhQl8-itOrqAGBomnoL9RI288dwmE4K3bjbC_F9H86ctxwdLaEK9uMjEXG2xtjkdKrpe-IdS_xxrafQ-nm3aEwGcYOUjxcFnFOfJOvH0tssL4QdKqoTMKRkd4_gPngrP/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My turkey BLT on rye was good with a side of roasted vegetables -- zuccini, yellow squash, carrots, broccoli that were really tasty -- and unsweetened iced tea. Barb got the turkey BLT on toasted white with a side of sweet potato fries that she said were yummy, and sweet tea. Truly a feast at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the sweet Virginia breeze.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQAw47M8Hab047L6wJqAQ3Lu0irE_AKA9NEjF3zvv3QFcGKb1QOtaBi4-NWnhCHB3p7-OfYmkD_nz8Ip5f7HY8IYjBeUKmvDgiDdPEJBQdmR-Tk08QZwIM3wKr1JX63J_0JRPkz6yK_AX/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQAw47M8Hab047L6wJqAQ3Lu0irE_AKA9NEjF3zvv3QFcGKb1QOtaBi4-NWnhCHB3p7-OfYmkD_nz8Ip5f7HY8IYjBeUKmvDgiDdPEJBQdmR-Tk08QZwIM3wKr1JX63J_0JRPkz6yK_AX/s400/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.waynesboro.va.us/pr-constitution.php">Constitution Park</a> has picnic tables both under the trees and under the shelter. It's a popular lunch spot for workers in the area who stop by with their bagged lunches to enjoy a few minutes away from the office or stretch their legs along the <a href="http://www.revitalizingdowntownwaynesboro.com/infrastructure-improvements/south-river-greenway/greenway-trail-phase-1/">South River Greenway Trail</a> that follows the river for .08 of a mile one way. We walked it to the end and back, passing joggers, walkers, bike riders, and a mom with two young children along the way. It truly attracts all ages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Market On Main can also prepare personal picnic baskets for a trip to a local winery, or maybe a drive along the Skyline or Blue Ridge Parkway. They can also cater for meetings, rehearsal dinners, and other needs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Market On Main</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">407 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980</div><div style="text-align: center;">540.943.6418</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Free Wine Tastings - 5:30-7:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Free Beer Tasting - 6:00-7:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2nd Thursday of every month</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Open Mon-Wed - 8 a.m.-6 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thurs-Sat - 8 a.m.-9 p.m. </div><br />Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />August 26, 2013

Waynesboro: Lunch from Market on Main, picnic on banks of South River

Linda Rowland owned and operated South River Restaurant in Waynesboro's west end for years. She sold the building two years ago to Plaz...

Today's Teamster News 08.27.13

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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-port-truck-drivers-strike-20130826,0,7653965.story">Port truck drivers at Carson firm seek union rep, go on strike</a>  Los Angeles Times   ...Thirty port truck drivers went on strike Monday night at a Carson-based trucking firm, alleging their employer is attempting to thwart their efforts to unionize, organizers said...<br /><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Calif-port-truck-drivers-go-on-24-hour-strike-4763277.php">Calif port truck drivers go on 24-hour strike</a>  Associated Press   ...port truck drivers have gone on strike, claiming their company is trying to thwart their efforts to unionize...<br /><a href="http://www.pe.com/business/business-headlines/20130826-labor-trucking-firm-that-supplies-skechers-is-teamsters-target.ece">LABOR: Trucking firm that supplies Skechers is Teamsters target</a>  Press-Enterprise   ...Drivers who work for a Los Angeles area trucking company are leading picket lines at Skechers’ distribution center in Moreno Valley, part of an ongoing labor dispute between the trucking company and the Teamsters...<br /><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/teamsters-hernando-county-trade-figures-for-salary-benefit-increases/2138390">Teamsters, Hernando County trade figures for salary, benefit increases</a>  Tampa Bay Times   ...The union that negotiates the contract for 400 Hernando County employees traded pay and benefit proposals with the county Monday, the eve of the County Commission's first discussion of the 2013-14 budget...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/blet-scores-organizing-win-texas-pacifico" rel="nofollow">BLET Scores Organizing Win at Texas Pacifico</a>  teamster.org   ...The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) scored a short line organizing victory (Thursday) ... as a majority of workers at Texas-Pacifico Transportation Ltd. voted to make the BLET their designated collective bargaining representative... <br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trans-pacific-partnership-talks-hit-roadblock-over-anti-smoking-policies/article13947024/">Trans-Pacific Partnership talks hit roadblock over anti-smoking policies</a>  The Globe and Mail   ...Fast-moving trade talks aimed at reaching an ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal have hit a major snag over anti-smoking policies, as divisions emerged over a proposal critics say would expose governments to lawsuits from tobacco companies...<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/opinion/were-all-still-hostages-to-the-big-banks.html?_r=2&" rel="nofollow">We’re All Still Hostages to the Big Banks </a>(opinion)  New York Times   ...NEARLY five years after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers touched off a global financial crisis, we are no safer. Huge, complex and opaque banks continue to take enormous risks that endanger the economy. From Washington to Berlin, banking lobbyists have blocked essential reforms at every turn...<br /><a href="http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/08/26-2" rel="nofollow">The Leveraged Buyout of America</a>  Common Dreams   ...Giant bank holding companies now own airports, toll roads, and ports; control power plants; and store and hoard vast quantities of commodities of all sorts. They are systematically buying up or gaining control of the essential lifelines of the economy...<br /><a href="http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/18395-pinching-pensions-to-keep-wall-street-fat-and-happy" target="_blank">Pinching Pensions to Keep Wall Street Fat and Happy</a>  truthout   ...Contracts with Wall Street types always seem to draw more respect than contracts with workers...<br /><a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/booming/for-laid-off-older-workers-age-bias-is-pervasive.html" rel="nofollow">Set Back by Recession, and Shut Out of Rebound</a>  New York Times   ...a substantial number of older workers who lost jobs — even those lucky enough to be re-employed — are still suffering. Two-thirds in that age group who found work again are making less than they did in their previous job; their median salary loss is 18 percent compared with a 6.7 percent drop for 20- to 24-year-olds...<br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-26/college-costs-surge-500-in-u-s-since-1985-chart-of-the-day.html" rel="nofollow">College Costs Surge 500% in U.S. Since 1985: Chart of the Day</a>  Bloomberg   ...The CHART OF THE DAY shows that tuition expenses have increased 538 percent in the 28-year period, compared with a 286 percent jump in medical costs and a 121 percent gain in the consumer price index...<br /><a href="http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/26/indiscriminate-surveillance-fosters-distrust-conformity-and-mediocrity-research/" rel="nofollow">Indiscriminate surveillance fosters distrust, conformity and mediocrity: research</a>  The Guardian   ...A government that engages in mass surveillance cannot claim to value the wellbeing or productivity of its citizens...<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/drone-crashes-into-virginia-bull-run-crowd/2013/08/26/424e0b9e-0e00-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html" rel="nofollow">Drone crashes into Virginia bull run crowd</a>  Washington Post   ...A drone crashed into the grandstand at Virginia Motorsports Park during the Great Bull Run, said Major W.B. Knott, of the Dinwiddie County sheriff’s office, reporting what might be described as the dramatic encounter between a controversial piece of hardware and a controversial spectacle...<br /><a href="http://www.citizensforethics.org/blog/entry/with-ensign-decision-court-hands-crew-fourth-victory-against-doj" rel="nofollow">With Ensign Decision, Court Hands CREW Fourth Victory Against DOJ</a>  CREW   ...Judge Bates found Sen. Ensign’s privacy interests were outweighed by the substantial public interest in records that would shed light on the DOJ investigation and the decision not to bring charges against the senator...<br /><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9218431" rel="nofollow">Raleigh police threaten arrest for charity feeding homeless</a>  WTVD   ...A group from a local church has been feeding the homeless in downtown Raleigh virtually every Saturday and Sunday for the past six years, until this weekend...<br /><a href="http://mauldin.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/nikki-haley-makes-reelection-bid" rel="nofollow">Nikki Haley Makes Re-Election Bid</a>  Mauldin Patch   ...Gov. Nikki Haley made it official on Monday, announcing her re-election campaign at a rally at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, surrounded by a few hundred supporters, a group of sign-waving protesters, and three fellow Republican governors who might just be planning a run for president...<br /><br />

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Is a teacher's non-use of technology an excuse to be demoted?

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<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2zVbFKeWKHCFNtMe2tvI3pOy1xiHACwum86W2uc65hZMsKcA2McgRb0j-PFgx2VtBC8pPJb3f0LraYios-Mb605Lr-5HEJCYuTAfQvx_dhZIIOCVhkBdUtIp7GlAxYPs0LUQr1pnpxjJ/s1024/Photo%252520Aug%25252020%25252C%2525202013%25252C%25252010%25253A09%252520AM.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="373" id="blogsy-1377601190200.9707" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2zVbFKeWKHCFNtMe2tvI3pOy1xiHACwum86W2uc65hZMsKcA2McgRb0j-PFgx2VtBC8pPJb3f0LraYios-Mb605Lr-5HEJCYuTAfQvx_dhZIIOCVhkBdUtIp7GlAxYPs0LUQr1pnpxjJ/s500/Photo%252520Aug%25252020%25252C%2525202013%25252C%25252010%25253A09%252520AM.jpg" width="500"></a></p> <p> And thus school has begun. I have a mysterious little bird - always writing these messages on my board. I know who the bird is but turn my back and let it happen. But I thought of it this morning as I thought of an apparent major decisionmaking fail brought to my attention this week.</p> <p>This week a teacher came to me asking me to help a friend. </p> <blockquote><p>"The best AP lit teacher I know has been 'demoted' because she isn't using technology. The administrators are afraid that they'll 'get in trouble with the state' if they see she's not using any. Give me ideas to help"</p></blockquote> <p>So, that's it...no coaching... no advice...no help - just BAM - you're going to teach a younger grade even though we know you're the best AP lit teacher we've ever seen.</p> <h3>It is always about what technology helps you DO not technology itself</h3> <p>If you read my blog, you know that I love and enjoy technology and using it with my students. But I find this repugnant and ridiculous. </p> <p>Yes, we need to help every teacher use technology but it is about what technology helps you DO. </p> <p>Does every class use paper? Did we judge classes that used less paper as being substandard? There are ways to use technology in AP literature but it is AP literature not AP tech-ture for goodness sakes. </p> <p>I could require every teacher to use an ipad, but if she uses it to hit her students on the head - does the mere presence of ipads mean it is put to good use? A teacher without ipads who doesn't hit her students is better than a student with ipads who leaves them with bruises. Are we honestly going to let the presence of an electronic device determine the merit of a teacher? </p> <p>I'm hurrying up as best I can to finish my new book <em>Reinventing Writing</em> for just this teacher. But in the meantime use technology where it makes SENSE.</p> <h3>Mandates sometimes suspend good common sense</h3> <p>This is the thing that bothers me about state mandates. Sometimes people take things and use them as an excuse to disengage their brain from their eyes and blindly misinterpret the intention of what is happening. Yes, we all should be using technology. To me, the larger question is -- looking at a school -- will the student come out technologically savvy? Will they be fluent? Can they invent and create using it? Can they be a lifelong learner with technology?</p> <p>Even more important - HOW are kids using technology? </p> <p>Are they using technology to solve problems or are the computers basically there to program kids?</p> <p>You know it is true. Some schools have technology all over and not one single ounce of creativity. Would that "rank" well with "the state?"</p> <p>And here, you have a teacher using tons of creativity and shunning technology with an almost 50% pass rate in her AP class (far above the percentage of other teachers at that school from what I hear) and yet, somehow the fact she isn't using technology is a bad thing. Does the pass rate mean anything?</p> <p>Honestly, if they want kids to use technology - they should buy them all ipads and get it in their hands. It is the school's fault not the teacher's if they aren't putting it in the hands of kids.</p> <h3>6 Aspects of Visionary Technology Leadership</h3> <p>Technology is important. It is something all students should be using. But the people at the top need to be visionaries about:</p> <p>1- Giving technology access to all students.</p> <p>2 - Adequately training all teachers about the effective use of technology (not just buying subscriptions to the latest drill and kill software package and calling that enough).</p> <p>3 - Creating an environment where people can experiment and try new things without fear. (and where they can publish and share with a wider audience and connect and collaborate with other classrooms as well)</p> <p>4 - Having a vision a school is supposed to be - conveying that vision and owning it with their decisionmaking.</p> <p>5 - Supporting great teachers and helping them continue to thrive in a new era.</p> <p>6 - Supporting students and keeping a focus on them.</p> <p>I'm sure that those of you who study this for a living will think of more.</p> <h3>Arbitrary Decisionmaking often leads to a Sorry State</h3> <p>I am just angry that such foolish, ridiculous decisionmaking would be made and that technology would be a hatchet to remove a great teacher from a classroom where she and the students are successful. Arbitrary decisionmaking like this is what has gotten education into trouble through all these years.</p> <h3>Wake up teachers, and find good uses for technology in your classroom</h3> <p>Technology is more important than ever and I hope this will also be a wake up call to teachers. If you could see your administrators doing this, it is time to do something that makes sense. Use technology where it works and will help you improve learning -- but find some place - I'm sure there is a place where it can help you teach. It is worth the effort. </p> <h3>The Electronic ruler rises?</h3> <p>Some will applaud this day that technology is being used as a ruler to measure teaching -- but honestly, teaching is the only ruler by which we should measure teaching. </p> <p>What are kids learning? What are they doing with what they learn? What are they creating? Can they solve problems in this field of study? Are they learning the habits that will help them be successful in their future?</p> <p>Teachers - you can do this. Learn about technology - Twitter is a great place to start. Find the hashtag that fits with your field of expertise. You can find ways to integrate it into your classroom. You can't do everything but you can do something. It is important to do it for the kids. But realize that if you don't, it is going to have a very real impact on some of you. I can write all day long but it won't impact the back rooms where such arbitrary mandates are concocted and one such thing may come rolling your direction. But I've always found the best things I do in my classroom - I do out of love for the kids not fear for my own career. Good luck and get at it. You rock, teachers. You're important! Let's teach!</p> <p>What are your thoughts on this? Do you see this sort of decision making happening in other places?</p> <p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Written by Vicki Davis, author - Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds - Posted with Blogsy from my iPad" height="20" src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" />Written by Vicki Davis, author - Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds - Posted with Blogsy from my iPad</a></div>

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Too Bad, They Missed.

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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-sheriff-shooting-20130827,0,303511.story">Could'a been a twofer.</a><br /><br /><b><br />                    Rival campers who opened fire turn out to be sheriff's deputies</b><br /><br />Feuding L.A. County deputies, both off duty at Prado Regional Park, apparently didn't know they were colleagues.<br /><br />By Robert Faturechi<br /><br />August 26, 2013<br /><blockquote>An apparent booze-fueled dispute over loud music between two groups at a Chino campground over the weekend escalated to the point where men from both sides drew guns and opened fire.<br /><br />No one was hurt, but the two alleged gunmen have plenty to explain.<br /><br />It turns out that the rival gun-toting campers were both Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies.<br /><br />    <br /><br />Authorities suspect the off-duty cops learned they were colleagues only after their campground showdown.<br /><br />Chino police officers were called to Prado Regional Park early Sunday morning. They arrested the deputies — Dejay Barber, 44, and Matthew Rincon, 24 — on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm.<br /><br />Chino police Lt. Wes Simmons, when asked if he'd ever come across a similar scene, couldn't stifle a chuckle: "That's not fair for you to ask me that," he said, before acknowledging that he hadn't.<br /><br />Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said both deputies have been relieved of duty with pay. He said the men brandished their guns in a "threatening manner."<br /><br />They did not fire at each other, he said, but into the air.<br /><br />"Alcohol is suspected," Whitmore said. "This is gross negligence."<br /><br />It's unclear if there were other campers nearby when the off-duty deputies began shooting. Multiple rounds were fired.</blockquote><br />Gross Negligence huh?<br /><br />Just let your imagination run wild picturing what you would be looking at in this situation.<br /><br />By the time they got to "G", you would already be looking at several years.<br /><br />Seeings how this be in California, these two clowns should be automatically getting their 2A rights cut off.<br /><br />Ya ever notice how the LEO types have ego's the size of Texas? Then add alcohol and step back to see what happens.<br /><br />I have thought for a long time that there is a serious character trait defect these people all share and this looks like pretty good evidence to back up my theory.<br /><br />Two drunk asshole LEO's in a pissing contest over who has the smallest dick and the biggest gun.<br /><br />Surprise fella's, it's a tie.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Too Bad, They Missed.

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2004 Bush-Cheney campaign sticker

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOFooDb7sJZdOFs-xNmNJ-ZjxofqAQpSXIlM_4c9V8QxYqq4vKD9oETxBjRZvB-JKZ8ENrmjuMTSv_9uWkE6C3Ia5UFyOtasEZ3Qys-d_Hkrup3cyeN5SwvUSsLjPhr5RR4mvlYKMH7ux/s1600/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOFooDb7sJZdOFs-xNmNJ-ZjxofqAQpSXIlM_4c9V8QxYqq4vKD9oETxBjRZvB-JKZ8ENrmjuMTSv_9uWkE6C3Ia5UFyOtasEZ3Qys-d_Hkrup3cyeN5SwvUSsLjPhr5RR4mvlYKMH7ux/s400/14.jpg" width="270" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw this Bush-Cheney '04 bumper sticker yesterday in Fishersville. It brought a smile to my face ... what a campaign! People practically fell in the door of GOP headquarters in Staunton trying to get yard signs and bumper stickers, and headquarters was constantly full of people from the community stopping by to talk or vent about the war, terrorism, and the state of the country. We ended up opening HQs seven days a week to accommodate everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, that bumper sticker brought back happy memories of a successful campaign. Cheers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />August 26, 2013

2004 presidential campaign Augusta County Bush-Cheney 04 Dick Cheney George W. Bush political headquarters Staunton SWAC Waynesboro 2004 Bush-Cheney campaign sticker

I saw this Bush-Cheney '04 bumper sticker yesterday in Fishersville. It brought a smile to my face ... what a campaign! People practic...

5-HTP Side Effects

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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Alphonse Eira</div><br /><br />  <div class='uawarticle'>What is 5-HTP 5-HTP is a chemical normally produced in the body. The quantity produced is based on the amount of the essential amino acid Trytophan in the body. Tryptophan is gotten directly from the diet plan and a deficiency can be accountable for low state of mind and depression, sleep problems and over eating. The only various other natural source of 5-HTP is derived from the Griffonia simplifolia medicinal plant expanded in Central Africa and taken as a health supplement.<br />  <br />  How 5-HTP Facilitates Weight-loss Medical research trials in the 90's developed that 5-HTP was effective in suppressing cravings, leading to fat burning. It was kept in mind that subjects taking 5-HTP supplements eaten 50 % less carbs which resulted in substantial weight loss. It was also discovered that the weight-loss results were not dependant on following a calorie managed diet. 5-HTP weight management showcased on the Dr Oz program where specialists went over the basic effectiveness of 5-HTP as a cravings suppressant.<br />  <br />  Taking a 5-HTP supplement ensures levels of serotonin are in adequate supply for the body's requirements. When serotonin levels are sufficient, a sensation of volume is experienced and there is a tendency not to eat in restaurants of practice, or when stressed, burnt out or tired. 5-HTP Relationship with Serotonin 5-HTP is a natural compound in the body that helps produce serotonin. Serotonin is accountable for the nervous system messaging system that corresponds to mood, rest and appetite. A lack of serotonin can be the underlying reason for low state of minds, poor sleep and an insatiable appetite. For this reason serotonin is frequently utilized to treat depression and insomnia. Recently Dr Oz included 5-HTP as a cravings suppressant. 5-HTP Conveniences 5-HTP benefits conditions associated with reduced serotonin levels, consisting of stress and anxiety, low state of mind, depression, insomnia, migraine headache, fibromyalgia, basic pain and stiffness, tiredness and weight gain.<br />  <br />  5-HTP Side Impacts Some 5-HTP adverse effects are experienced, such as moderate queasiness or gas. It is suggested to consult a healthcare expert prior to taking 5-HTP supplements together with prescribed medication. 5-HTP should not be taken by people experiencing cancer, liver or lung problems, pregnant or breast feeding ladies or if taking anti depressant medicine. 5-HTP Dosage for Weight management The manufacturer's recommendation for weight management is 50mg three times a day, taken 30 minutes before mealtime. The upper safe level for long term use from supplements is suggested as 300mg a day. If taking medication consult a physician before taking supplements. Drug communication issues are a consideration. 5-HTP Guide<br />  <br />  Do not purchase the least expensive supplement. Bear in mind low costs. The standard cost is between $20-$40 depending on the dose of each capsule and the amount of capsules per bottle. Acquisition supplements from a reputable source. Always read the label to guarantee item contains no fillers, ingredients or binding representatives. Talk with a physician before taking any supplement if you are taking approved medicine. If taking any supplement lasting, take a 3-5 day break every 10-12 weeks. Discontinue use if you experience any unfavorable side effects.<br />  <br />  </div><br />  <div class='uawresource'><br />  	<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />  		About the Author:<br />  	</div><br />  	<div class='uawlinks'>This particular blogger is very knowledgeable on <a href="http://www.5-htpweightloss.org">5-HTP dosage</a>. Please take a look at their site for more information.</div><br />  </div><br />

5-HTP Side Effects

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Express Imaginations with New MicroMax Canvas Doodle 2 at Just Rs. 19,990

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Micromax is going to be launching its new Canvas series smartphone called Canvas Doodle 2 A240. The company has been launched its likely device in May 2013 i.e. Canvas Doodle A111. The earlier device provides all the features a smartphone should have e.g. all the connectivity options, storage options, 1.2 GHz processor and etc.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGiyIcaPO54sV4YUipZdTQA8GczQ7aireoHpeDXpqlT1kQtRwdxQnXAT8kaz8cgPRTRpUMGMwd63tSps4YF9GHJujyKZ4DWt_7iiMQO4w0bjotJiOvuf6kOG56L9F_xXCquJJ6y23Bg4/s1600/micromax-canvas-doodle-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="MicroMax Canvas Doodle 2 launched at just Rs. 19,990" border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGiyIcaPO54sV4YUipZdTQA8GczQ7aireoHpeDXpqlT1kQtRwdxQnXAT8kaz8cgPRTRpUMGMwd63tSps4YF9GHJujyKZ4DWt_7iiMQO4w0bjotJiOvuf6kOG56L9F_xXCquJJ6y23Bg4/s1600/micromax-canvas-doodle-2.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ndtvGadgets</td></tr></tbody></table>After getting ideas about smartphones, Micromax has been decided to launch a new device in the same series with 5.7-inch (720-by-1280) HD display, Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) feature. It have 2600 mAh battery which provides more back up in compare to other smartphones.<br /><br />Canvas Doodle 2 runs on Android 4.2 jelly bean which provides advanced features. The device packs with 12 GB of internal storage and expandable up to more. It has 12-MP rear camera with dual LED flash and 5-MP front-facing camera.<br /><br />If we talk about the processor then high frequency processor is there i.e. 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. Recently <a href="http://www.snapdeal.com/product/micromax-canvas-doodle-2-a240/1552620344" target="_blank">Snapdeal</a> has also listed this device with coming soon tag.<br /><br />Micromax CMO, Shubhodip pad said: “Canvas Doodle 2 further builds our promise to empower our consumers with devices which help them express their imagination and creativity with their smartphone like never before”.</div>

MicroMax smart phone Express Imaginations with New MicroMax Canvas Doodle 2 at Just Rs. 19,990

Micromax is going to be launching its new Canvas series smartphone called Canvas Doodle 2 A240. The company has been launched its likely dev...

NFL games this fall at Hull's Drive-In

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It's a go for NFL games this fall at Hull's Drive-In in Lexington. Here's the latest from them:<br /><blockquote><b>NFL Games at Hull's</b><br />There has been a lot of excitement about the upcoming football season and Hull's Drive-In showing Sunday and Monday night games on the big screen. While we are excited as well, we want to make sure this is a success so here are few things to keep in mind if you're coming out to the games.....<br /><br />1. Admission is FREE!!!!!<br />2. We strongly encourage you to visit the concession stand and buy your food there instead of bringing outside food in. This is how we are paying for the football games to be shown, help us keep them on the big screen and support your concession stand. <br />3. We will be doing a 50/50 raffle each night and that will be drawn the beginning of halftime. <br />4. Donations will also be accepted at the gate and in concessions that will go to helping make the football venture a success. <br />5. Our alcohol policy is the same as it is for movies.......please just be responsible and mature and we won't have to enforce it!!!! Catch my drift!!!!<br />6. GLASS BOTTLES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED NO MATTER WHAT IS IN THEM!!!!!!<br />7. We want everyone to have a good time. Trash talk each other, cheer for your team, boo the refs but remember that this is still a family environment and there may be kids in attendance on some nights to please watch the language and respect others. <br />8. We will have the sound broadcasting over the FM station as well as the speakers and as long as there isn't a terrible echo the loudspeakers. Feel free to bring out your radios and turn them up. <br />9. ABSOLUTELY NO GRILLS WILL BE ALLOWED!!!!!<br />10. Wear your jerseys and other team gear!!!<br />11. There will be door prizes handed out at the end of the first 2 quarters. <br />12. Did I mention that admission is FREE!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Spread the word about our football games, we want to get as many people out there as possible. If you have any questions please message me and ask. I try to cover most of the questions here but I may have missed some. <br /><br />On a side note, Sunday games in October are dependent on us NOT having to show movies on Sundays. That is still in the works and if it ends up that we have to show movies on Sundays, then in October we will do Monday nights only. We will keep you informed on this as well. <br /><br />Here is the tentative schedule through October. <br /><br />Thursday September 5th Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos<br />Sunday October 6th Houston Texans vs San Franciso 49ers<br />Monday October 7th NY Jets vs Atlanta Falcons<br />Sunday October 13th Washington Redskins vs Dallas Cowboys<br />Monday October 14th Indianapolis Colts vs San Diego Chargers<br />Sunday October 20th Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts<br />Monday October 21st Minnesota Vikings vs NY Giants<br />Sunday October 27th Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings<br />Monday October 28th Seattle Seahawks vs St. Louis Rams<br /><br />All the games start about 8:30 pm and the gates will open at 7 pm for people to come in and get something to eat, get a good place to park and start having a great time!!!!<br /><br />Can't wait to see everyone out there!!!!!</blockquote>

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College Should be as Fun as Miley Cyrus Twerking

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal">As I read Matt’s post yesterday about <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/08/hate-mom-but-love-son.html" target="_blank">Ryno’s first day ofcollege</a> I thought back to when I went to college way back in the day.  I had all these crazy ideas about college and how it would change me. I thought that just by going to college I would suddenly be an outgoing, popular guy who had social skills. I think I also believed that I would magically be able to dance and the babes would be all over me.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-3FOdeDmVySfIMnsYfv_3Rzs9TsHNp0kGMwwi4JnoqcJ4Djh_8B3XCQqJnupMeSl5NzZ1idEqnWxg_StvuRve4KLvq_q0BK5tDM_UU7BlOTYy5rHYr8_y5xfNdeZPPsv5QQJHMegN_VE/s1600/Jay+Ozzy+T+Shirt+Sexy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-3FOdeDmVySfIMnsYfv_3Rzs9TsHNp0kGMwwi4JnoqcJ4Djh_8B3XCQqJnupMeSl5NzZ1idEqnWxg_StvuRve4KLvq_q0BK5tDM_UU7BlOTYy5rHYr8_y5xfNdeZPPsv5QQJHMegN_VE/s1600/Jay+Ozzy+T+Shirt+Sexy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Shockingly this didn’t happen. I was the same awkward and shy nerd that I had always been. In fact my freshmen year was incredibly boring. I really didn’t do anything much at all. There were none of the big parties that I expected to be attending every weekend. None of the babes hanging all over me that I expected. And when my dorm had some kind of party or dance I would only go and hang out for a little while and then leave. Alone. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />My roommate was a really strange guy. He was a junior architecture major and wasn’t around all that much. We got along great though. Of course, when you only actually see each other once a week, it’s easy to get along.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />I didn’t spend all my time in my room watching my little black and white TV though. We had a pool table and ping pong table in the basement. So, that is where I spent most of my weekend nights. Oh sure, there were a few weekends where I would hang out over in another dorm with some other dudes and we would drink beer or anything else that somebody got his hands on and watch a movie (porn). #Thuglife<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Sometimes while I was playing ping pong with the other anti-social nerds in the basement at 2 a.m. on a Friday night one of the cool guys with his cool girlfriend would wander through. I always loved that “oh look ... that poor loser is playing ping pong on a Friday night” look from those girls which always made me feel good about myself. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Most of the fun I had at college, and the closest things ever got to the college experience that I had envisioned, happened in my second year. That’s the year I met Big J, Little J, and S. Those are the guys that I went on the road trips with. And the guys that I actually got out and went to parties and other social functions with.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />After that year Big J and Little J both moved back to California because it was too boring in Arkansas. I should have moved there with them. Then S got married about a year later. Actually he and his girlfriend dated for almost 12 months, then got married and THEN she moved out less than three months later. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />For me college ended up being a colossal waste of time and money. I have a degree in Human Resource Management that has proven to be even more useless that you can imagine. It’s my own fault though because I didn’t stick with a major that I enjoyed and excelled in. I started out as a political science and history major and stupidly switched over to HR. Had stayed with my original major college would have been a more enjoyable and positive experience academically.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Of course God has a plan for all of us and for me it was to eventually become a world famous internet radio star rocking the house at the VMA’s with Miley Cyrus. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WDqZLJEH5kTT-Vc-6uopIfo-mIruV3F-unRtdxBFnrugw_z5eyBXE9ONm2QQhLVlGlXzllQPPxj23s-S6fLAEVWNRKFWbQhlXD60ZdCy3fSeUt7YiswIzJCaCUsZqydUa5moP1Of-xn_/s1600/Miley+Cyrus+VMAs+Twerk+Sexy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WDqZLJEH5kTT-Vc-6uopIfo-mIruV3F-unRtdxBFnrugw_z5eyBXE9ONm2QQhLVlGlXzllQPPxj23s-S6fLAEVWNRKFWbQhlXD60ZdCy3fSeUt7YiswIzJCaCUsZqydUa5moP1Of-xn_/s1600/Miley+Cyrus+VMAs+Twerk+Sexy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">My point is that for people like Ryno and others heading off to college this week don’t worry about the future so much that you punish yourself by selecting a major that you don’t really give a crap about simply because you think it will mean a better chance at a job. It won’t. Do what you’re interested in and what you love and somehow it will all work out. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Probably. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jayman3768@gmail.com">Jayman3768@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jayman68">Facebook</a> <br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jayman_iws">@Jayman_IWS</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div>

College Should be as Fun as Miley Cyrus Twerking

As I read Matt’s post yesterday about Ryno’s first day ofcollege I thought back to when I went to college way back in the day. I had all t...

Long-Term Recession Odds

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The following chart shows the odds that a month chosen at random is within a recession.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAqKHIw9_T1Vb7NoczXzF4yGvexWouVkHxHJYCQMs6nsTtR672ip9vYx8Pi8_UOy_bWbsm0J_BmZR3_qEKBuA_lPH3Vk4cxPsPwN1trlsiXpEtQCXTpZBLs3MC2z78_dwZRS81d1mnyM/s1600/Long-Term+Recession+Odds.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAqKHIw9_T1Vb7NoczXzF4yGvexWouVkHxHJYCQMs6nsTtR672ip9vYx8Pi8_UOy_bWbsm0J_BmZR3_qEKBuA_lPH3Vk4cxPsPwN1trlsiXpEtQCXTpZBLs3MC2z78_dwZRS81d1mnyM/s320/Long-Term+Recession+Odds.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />The 15-year moving average is shown in black. The average since World War II is shown in red.<br /><br />In my opinion, the odds of the Fed permanently putting a stop to future recessions is about as likely as monkeys magically appearing out of my you know what.<br /><br />It is also my opinion that the low recession frequency of the 1980s and 1990s is officially over. If so, then we can expect 1 month out of every 6 to be in recession, which oddly enough is the same odds one would have in a game of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_roulette">Russian Roulette</a>.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="236" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8Xjr2hnOHiM" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />Feeling lucky?<br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/USRECM">St. Louis Fed: NBER based Recession Indicators</a>

Long-Term Recession Odds

The following chart shows the odds that a month chosen at random is within a recession. Click to enlarge. The 15-year moving average is show...

We're ZIRPing Along on the "Road" to Full Recovery

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAyjK-y2r-ejQZUWon0N5dNsLm5egRVkoTd_mkrEzfA95D-WLmW7FgXyHJFbJVF0GlKD2EKX2KBytDXKEmfgNBEsY51Ksmm1hWph6knqMb9gjqj1Yxah2c3clUrGD5anwrVelc7TDn-w/s1600/Annual+Vehicle+Miles+Traveled.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAyjK-y2r-ejQZUWon0N5dNsLm5egRVkoTd_mkrEzfA95D-WLmW7FgXyHJFbJVF0GlKD2EKX2KBytDXKEmfgNBEsY51Ksmm1hWph6knqMb9gjqj1Yxah2c3clUrGD5anwrVelc7TDn-w/s320/Annual+Vehicle+Miles+Traveled.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />I can feel us all starting to think about potentially driving another 80 billion miles each year within our lifetimes. It could happen, right? It's certainly within the realm of possibility. I mean the thinking part, not necessarily the driving part.<br /><br />We just need to be patient and let the trend in red do all the work! Well, once it reverses and starts to really pick up steam anyway.<br /><br />Fortunately, we have time to be patient. And why is that? We can rule out any other events "driving" this down at an even faster rate. I have it on good authority that the Fed has permanently put a stop to all future recessions! The trick was simple. Cripple the economy so much that it can't possibly fall any further. Genius!<br /><br />So there you have it. I have 100% confidence in the Fed to never allow another recession! There have been <a href="http://www.nber.org/cycles.html">19 recessions</a> since the Fed was founded in 1913? Yeah, but that old Fed isn't like the new Fed! This time it's different! They've got all kinds of advanced data sets on heavily leveraged economies. They know what to expect now. And let's not forget that the "unexpected" housing bust added a great deal to their understanding, just like the dotcom bubble before it!<br /><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-illusion-of-auto-industry-recovery.html">The Illusion of an Auto Industry "Recovery"</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=lPu">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

We're ZIRPing Along on the "Road" to Full Recovery

Click to enlarge. I can feel us all starting to think about potentially driving another 80 billion miles each year within our lifetimes. It ...

Martinez Salsa Review!

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bTR8B487cQE/UhvssfxLXYI/AAAAAAAAJZI/RA0DQYQD9d8/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bTR8B487cQE/UhvssfxLXYI/AAAAAAAAJZI/RA0DQYQD9d8/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In Mexico's Yucatan peninsula great grandmother Martinez concocted authentic salsa five generations ago and well known for the fire roasted salsa which was only sold in Mexico until now!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've tried my fair share of salsa before but some were either too runny, too peppery or just didn't taste good to me until now that is because this salsa from <a href="http://www.martinezfood.com/">Martinez salsa</a> is the best ever I've tried!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was sent some of their mouth watering salsa for review and will tell you about each one of them as soon as I try each one of them!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You can enjoy fire roasted salsa, mild and peach all in the comfort of your own home today!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Healthy facts:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All natural</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Corn free</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Gluten free </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Milk free</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">0 grams trans fat</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">MSG free</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Works great on:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Chips</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Tacos</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Chicken</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Burritos</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Fish</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Veggies</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And more!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Peach salsa:</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-cXgwoQEjQ/UhvssSB1NQI/AAAAAAAAJZQ/L9FIrDwsDfo/s1600/13+-+2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-cXgwoQEjQ/UhvssSB1NQI/AAAAAAAAJZQ/L9FIrDwsDfo/s320/13+-+2" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ever since I've eaten at this burrito place called boloco I've been obsessed with their dish called the Mexican which features rice, beans, cheese, grilled chicken, salsa and guacamole on it.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Thought to myself hey that's easy I can make that in my own home! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well here it is pictured above using some Martinez peach salsa on top!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's so good!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All the flavors mixed together were amazing my taste buds were dancing with excitement! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The salsa was thick and not runny it gave juicy peach flavor which I absolutely loved!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Website:</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.martinezfood.com/">http://www.martinezfood.com/</a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Martinez Salsa Review!

In Mexico's Yucatan peninsula great grandmother Martinez concocted authentic salsa five generations ago and well known for the fire roas...

Breaking: LA port driver strike, kicking off strike season!

5:00 PM Tukiyooo 0

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJCgckyRX3fKwhTMSqqaPCHQSQ2RtS5JyAozmrLi-vjDT99YgQdrIt3-SZ3D_gSYsonoKQB1ZCVPtxd7Z0RDd6Q1E_-dtYFkiP9FJk4fCZPCbaluNjSTme6KG3noAQCxP3_erwL4cDi5W/s1600/port+picket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJCgckyRX3fKwhTMSqqaPCHQSQ2RtS5JyAozmrLi-vjDT99YgQdrIt3-SZ3D_gSYsonoKQB1ZCVPtxd7Z0RDd6Q1E_-dtYFkiP9FJk4fCZPCbaluNjSTme6KG3noAQCxP3_erwL4cDi5W/s400/port+picket.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Fleet Systems strike line in Carson, Calif. </td></tr></tbody></table>Just now <st1:state w:st="on">L.A.</st1:state> port truck drivers walked off their jobs at Green Fleet Systems (GFS) at the start of the evening shift. They are striking for 24 hours to protest harassment and intimidation by company management.<br /><br />The striking port drivers have set up picket lines at the Green Fleet warehouse in <st1:state w:st="on">Carson</st1:state>, <st1:state w:st="on">Calif.</st1:state>Teams of strikers in cars are chasing strikebreaker trucks and picketing them when they deliver at customer warehouses and distribution centers, including <a href="http://www.skechers.com/">Skechers’</a> state-of-the-art national distribution center in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Moreno Valley</st1:state>,  <st1:state w:st="on">Calif. The drivers are continuing their fight against Green Fleet Systems, which spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on union busters. Drivers filed charges with Region 21 of the <a href="http://nlrb.gov/" rel="nofollow">National Labor Relations Board</a> (NLRB). The NLRB investigated Green Fleet and issued an Unfair Labor Practice complaint alleging the company broke federal labor law with retaliatory anti-union actions. <o:p></o:p></st1:state></st1:state><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The company has spent thousands of dollars on union-busters and publicists to intimidate employees. It allows anti-union workers to put posters in their cars that depict the pro-union workers as donkeys.  Jose Rodriguez, a hardworking driver for GFS,  said, <o:p></o:p></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">I feel that is very disrespectful, we should be treated with more respect at work.</blockquote><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">GFS has forced the port drivers for the first time to join the ranks of workers fed up with being abused by powerful corporations and staging <a href="http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/07/29/americas-hourly-wage-battle-heats-up/?source=cnn_bin">short, sudden strikes</a>.  <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/01/low-wage-workers-recovery_n_3685091.html?utm_hp_ref=business" rel="nofollow">Corporategreed is turning America into a Third World country</a> of exploited workers who don’t earn enough to afford food, clothing and rent. The <st1:state w:st="on">Los Angeles</st1:state>port truck drivers’ strike precedes a national fast-food workers strike planned for Thursday, and more job actions are expected in the coming weeks.<br /><br />Fermin Mendez, a GFS port driver, expressed the frustration felt by many workers across the U.S. that their employers don’t respect their desire to form a union</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><blockquote class="tr_bq">This is dangerous work that we do. GFS management says that we are professional drivers, but they do not treat us professionally. We deserve to have respect on the job as well as fair benefits and a pension. This is a fight against exploitation, in every job I have worked I have been exploited and treated without respect, and that needs to stop.</blockquote>Though the striking Green Fleet drivers are employees, the vast majority of port truck drivers across the United States are misclassified as “independent contractors” and don’t have the same right as employees to form a union. Companies also misclassify employees to avoid paying taxes, to shift business expenses to drivers and to avoid paying drivers for all hours worked.<a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/08/port-druvers-fight-abuse.html">Misclassified drivers in California</a> have brought the fight to the boss by filing wage and hour claims estimated to amount to millions in stolen wages. <o:p></o:p>

port strike truck drivers Breaking: LA port driver strike, kicking off strike season!

Green Fleet Systems strike line in Carson, Calif. Just now L.A. port truck drivers walked off their jobs at Green Fleet Systems (GFS) at t...

Port drivers fighting abusive employers all over the US

1:51 PM Tukiyooo 0

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgxAejC7jNQtwgWGkjCudl0ktonkfAv69AnHLQKHMvQr4OeFv2n0VjrOiHpZFOBDIR7OOIx6tTLLQESsE389SfWfS4Br1Rs2DZoo_k32dFj9Z0wmnqmGNOEEWprveweY14P1ljXE45263/s1600/GFS+Committtee-Teamster+truck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgxAejC7jNQtwgWGkjCudl0ktonkfAv69AnHLQKHMvQr4OeFv2n0VjrOiHpZFOBDIR7OOIx6tTLLQESsE389SfWfS4Br1Rs2DZoo_k32dFj9Z0wmnqmGNOEEWprveweY14P1ljXE45263/s400/GFS+Committtee-Teamster+truck.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Fleet port truck drivers are ready to rally tomorrow</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1395542780671801/" rel="nofollow">Tomorrow's large rally</a> to support abused truck drivers at the Port of Los Angeles comes at a time when port workers are rising up everywhere against injustice.<br /><br />Hundreds are expected to gather at a Carson, Calif., warehouse tomorrow to stand with port truck drivers who are harassed and intimidated by Green Fleet Systems because they want to form a union.<br /><br />The company has hired union busters to frighten workers away from union organizers, adding to an already toxic work environment. Green Fleet driver Ramon Guadamuz said he has been forced to work when he was sick with fever. "They didn’t even let me go to my son’s high school graduation even though I had requested that time off,” he said.<br /><br />In Savannah, port truck drivers are speaking out against the<a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/06/300-learn-how-to-cheat-worker-at.html" rel="nofollow"> theft of their wages</a>. In Hazlet, N.J., port truck drivers at Australia-based Toll Group<a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/07/woo-hoo-another-teamster-organizing.html" rel="nofollow"> voted to join the Teamsters</a> in June, and will meet soon to negotiate a contract. They were inspired by the port truck drivers in Los Angeles who<a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/01/amazing-teamster-contract-sending-wave.html" rel="nofollow"> joined the Teamsters</a> last year. In January, those drivers ratified an amazing contract that gives them a $6-an-hour raise, a pension, affordable health care, job security and clean restrooms.<br /><br />California port truck drivers are filing class action suits against wage theft. At least five trucking companies had charges filed against them for labor law violations by Jerry Brown, the current governor of California, in his last role as California attorney general.<br /><br />As of last year, California is one of 14 states actively partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s <a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/workers/misclassification/">Misclassification Initiative</a> to tamp down on worker abuse. Through this initiative, over <a href="http://blog.capital.org/tag/misclassification-initiative/">$9.5 million has been collected in back wages for more than 11,400 workers</a>.<br />Brothers Jose A. and Jose I. Estrada filed a lawsuit in May against Harbor Express Inc., one of the largest Southern California trucking companies, for wage theft and other basic violations after being classified as independent contractors.  Over 400 other port drivers could be affected by the outcome of the suit. Said Jose A. Estrada,<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">We filed this claim because we’re tired of being taken advantage of. They don't pay us a penny for the time we wait at the port.  I live paycheck to paycheck.</blockquote>Instead of being paid by the hour like normal employees, they are given a small lump sum for their work, which is often lower than minimum wage.<br /><br />Although the brothers have driven Harbor Express company trucks exclusively for years, Horizon Express refuses to acknowledge them as employees.  Jose I. Estrada was disabled after an accident at work and may never be able to work again.  As he was hired as an independent contractor, Harbor Express does not have to provide any worker compensation.<br /><br />As a result of trucking deregulation in the 1980’s, <a href="http://www.demos.org/sites/default/files/publications/Port%20Trucking%20Down%20the%20Low%20Road.pdf">an estimated 90 percent of port drivers at the Southern California ports are now illegally misclassified workers.</a><br /><br />

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Green Fleet port truck drivers are ready to rally tomorrow Tomorrow's large rally to support abused truck drivers at the Port of Los An...

New Orders: Tactical Advance!

1:36 PM Tukiyooo 0

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI-gP3EyawI0iBkaHyO3-LYndfE9A8i571cjADPJ5Gqp1sW-xVoLWw7sSlLP-4tvfoUl2eEdawZMetPEBSz6RB7OHNnIevgFNmXIeIkyxurgWFKU67jaVTcg5Qjwvr_ocYKvDGD-a_qU/s1600/New+Orders.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI-gP3EyawI0iBkaHyO3-LYndfE9A8i571cjADPJ5Gqp1sW-xVoLWw7sSlLP-4tvfoUl2eEdawZMetPEBSz6RB7OHNnIevgFNmXIeIkyxurgWFKU67jaVTcg5Qjwvr_ocYKvDGD-a_qU/s320/New+Orders.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.259759-Would-you-Kindly-a-VG-Quote-Thread?page=5">Would you Kindly? a VG Quote Thread</a><br /><br /><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">"They are extremely powerful. And quite frankly, we haven't a snowflake's chance in Vulcan's forge of winning here. I suggest a *ahem* tactical advance...directly away from the enemy. Run! Now! Run. Run away. Run away."</span></div><br />No! No! No! What does he know? He's just some Roman General in a video game! Advance towards the enemy! Towards them! Swing for the fencers! Can't lose!<br /><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2013/08/durable-goods-orders-plunge-73.html">Mish: Durable Goods Orders Plunge 7.3%, Nondefense New Orders for Capital Goods Plunge 15.4%; Plunge to Accelerate?</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=lOS">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

New Orders: Tactical Advance!

Click to enlarge. Would you Kindly? a VG Quote Thread "They are extremely powerful. And quite frankly, we haven't a snowflake's...

I Almost Choked To Death On The Irony

1:29 PM Tukiyooo 0

This is just rich. This is<a href="http://www.latimes.com/"> "Breaking News"</a> that is so new that the LA Times doesn't even have a link available to the story yet. I get their news alerts in my Email.<br /><br />                       <b>  Kerry: U.S. seeks 'accountability' for Syrian gas attack</b><br /><blockquote><br /><br /><br />Secretary of State John F. Kerry said today that President Obama believes "there must be accountability" for the poison gas attack that killed hundreds of people near the Syrian capital of Damascus last week.<br /><br />Kerry's statement appeared geared to building public support for a possible military response. He said Obama is actively consulting with allies and members of Congress about the next step.<br /><br />"By any standard, it is inexcusable," Kerry said of the gas attack. "And despite the excuses and equivocations that some have manufactured, it is undeniable."</blockquote><br />Here we go again.<br /><br />The retarded motherfuckers never seem to learn that sticking your nose in the Middle East gets you a black eye, every time.<br /><br />I am especially humored by his use of the word "Accountable".<br /><br />It seems to me that you have no higher moral ground to stand on there pal.<br />Pot, meet kettle.<br />I'll tell ya what, in my opinion, Obama hasn't got the stones in the first place.<br /><a href="https://news-these-days.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/oh-for-fucks-sake-give-it-a-rest-you-barbaric-assholes/">His "Red Line" got crossed clear back in December on Christmas Eve</a>.<br />Google it, I blogged about it then too.<br /><br />Nope, if Obama was serious we would have gone in and kicked their asses clear back then and been done with it.<br /><br />He is too busy playing politics and worrying about his image.Someone needs to clue the ignorant bastard in, this isn't a game of RISK.<br /><br />So now they are blustering and posturing again, something they are exceedingly good at, instead of acting decisively.<br /><br />Arming the rebels was a really bad idea so they went that route first, of course.<br /><br />Here's the deal.<br />This is basically just another skirmish in the long proxy war with Iran that they won't acknowledge publicly.<br /><br />You've got Al Queada, Hamas and God only knows who else in the mix and Iran is backing them with Russia supplying the hardware. It's also being used as a convenient opportunity for a little ethnic cleansing on both sides, just for fun. <br /><br />If that doesn't distill it down for ya I don't know what will.<br /><br />So Mr. Kerry can save his breath as far as I am concerned.

I Almost Choked To Death On The Irony

This is just rich. This is "Breaking News" that is so new that the LA Times doesn't even have a link available to the story ...