Category: Bits and Pieces

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ZpD34Xk3M[/youtube]

Random stuff: First the celebrations, now the reality:  how does gay marriage affect the business of life in New York state?  I know I’m what my husband calls a “hen” (i.e., a worrier), but I would have thought about these things before passing the legislation.  Legislate in haste, repent in

Boy, have times changed. By the way, Critical Past, which hosts the above link, is another amazingly wonderful, awesome historic website.

This website tries to make old images feel fresh and new, as if the viewer is stepping into a time machine.  It is a perfect example of what can be done with computers and shared through the internet.  Check it out and glory in it’s wonders.

Obama Stimulus? Fail! QE-1? Fail! QE-2? Fail! Keynesian economics? Fail! http://www.cnbc.com/id/43598606 The economy is still mired in depression, joblessness rates are unmoved, housing starts are moribund, the dollar continues its decline, food and fuel inflation encroach, consumer pessimism mounts and, as Nancy Pelosi promised, we are still discovering new ways

You have to be impressed that the TSA harassed an aged lady wearing Depends but let this guy go.

Thomas Friedman, one of the leading lights of the NYT and more profound thinkers on the Left, shares his views on the world with Israeli TV. In doing so, he also divulges a hitherto unknown artistic talent. Watch it all and be amazed! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK7wwxkcQvU&feature=player_embedded#at=248[/youtube]

Got this notice in the mail today: Hello, Unfortunately, Governor Brown has signed into law the bill that we emailed you about earlier today. As a result of this, contracts with all California residents participating in the Amazon Associates Program are terminated effective today, June 29, 2011. Those California residents

’nuff said (h/t Captain Capitalism)   [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3Eo9cScEQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]    

Greyhawk looks at Obama’s horrible gaffe at Fort Drum. Also, I’m at American Thinker today.

My children were utterly charmed by this 100 year old lady.  I bet you will be too: It’s a rather poignant video for me, because two of my aged relatives, both younger than this gal, although not by much, are struggling.  One hates life, but fears death; the other enjoys

“Feminists for animal rights.”  Supply your own punch line.

Does anyone find it ironic or peculiar that Obama continues to push for our engagement in Libya, even as he draws down our presence in Afghanistan (next door neighbor to Pakistan)?

Two can play at the refugee game.  Read this delightful post (h/t: Sadie) to learn why.