Archive for December, 2009

I Really Want A Sports Jacket

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Reading this article about sports jackets from The Art of Manliness makes me want one.  Someone should get me one. Ahem.

U.S. Limits Tarmac Waits for Passengers to 3 Hours

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The NY Times has an article about the Transportation Department limiting tarmac waits for passengers to three Hours.  We’ve been doing a lot of flying this month – a trip to Las Vegas for Barrett & Lindsay’s wedding and a trip to Reno to see my grandparents for Christmas.  Our flight to Las Vegas was [...]

Thoughts On The Current Status Of Healthcare

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

As you know, I post a lot of political things here on this blog.  It’s what I’m interested in and I like writing down my thoughts and opinions.  Lately, one of the biggest things in US politics has been the healthcare debate.  There’s a lot to digest. Here are my thoughts.
The House of Representatives
The House [...]

Climate Change Deniers vs The Consensus – An Infographic

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I am a sucker for infographics. I also happen to be one of those crazy people who care about the environment. This infographic on climate change deniers vs the consensus is pretty neat.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) Has An Interesting Idea

Friday, December 4th, 2009

So Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has a very interesting idea – a bill that will withhold Federal health benefits from members of Congress until Health Legislation is passed.  What a novel idea. I wholly support it.
Via The Washington Independent
PS. I had to look up how to spell wholly, for some reason it just seems weird [...]

Every Now And Again Ted Dziuba Is Funny

Friday, December 4th, 2009

He posted this picture link from his Twitter Account: Picture. I thought it was pretty funny.  Also makes me look forward to being a parent.

This tagline can kiss my ass.