Isaiah Stroud and The Long Emergency

Jim Kunstler is a doomer, and today I found his forecast for 2009. This is doomer-porn at its finest, and unfortunately events may prove him correct. Robert Samuelson, also writing today, describes the trashing of conventional economic wisdom and closes with:Much depends on whether the frantic policies to combat the recession succeed. Probably they will, but there are no guarantees. Our

Michigan Morass

Dmitri Orlov has written about systemic collapse, and the stages of that collapse. Today there is a post at his blog about the state of affairs in Michigan.Why post this? This could be Rogers Park in the future if we don't have alternatives. If you happened to gloss over the first link, go back and re-read it and remember it was posted in February 2008. Dmitri asserts we are in Stage 1 with

The Place of Valves

Welcome again all readers. Do you ever need valves, any valves for your machine? Are you familiar with valves? Did you often confuse where to find good valves? When you read this article, you are in the right place to make sure of what kind and type of valve you need and where to find it. I think we should know the best valves distributor on the Net.

If you are not sure of what type of valve you need, I suggest you find out at Boig & Hill. The company with the most secures and trusted distributors of Valves, Controls, and Instrumentation, from names you know such as Worcester Controls Valves. You can view the catalog and also request a quote on the valve or part you need to know. At Boig & Hill, you be sure to receive Technical Valve Selections and Sizing, Quick Delivery and also Expert Service. View and receive the catalog.

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Traditional Vs Modern Living Rooms

The living room is your common ground in your home, the one spot where everyone can come together to relax and enjoy themselves. This is why it is very important one makes this area comfortable, open, and inviting. Traditional and modern living room designs can be extremely different from one to the next and it is important you pick one which defines your individual nature at the same time making it open and available for the family. Modern living rooms tend to be more unique, artistic and stand out from the rest, while traditional living rooms may be more homy, comfortable and relaxing.

Modern living room furniture can differ wildly from piece to piece. Many modern sofas, sectionals and loveseats may be designed and imported from Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and other European countries. These modern living room pieces are generally upholstered in a number of different ways, mainly consisting of Italian & top grain leather, vinyl, suede, microfiber and microsuede. Many sofas and sectionals will actually feature built in end tables, storage space, cup holders, adjustable headrests & footrests and even architectural lighting or LED lighting incorporated right into the design. The designs are usually unique and beautiful, this includes many that are unsymmetrical, artsy, curved, boxy or feature straight contemporary lines. Modern living rooms tend to lay there focus around the sofa or sectional and also the entertainment unit. Modern entertainment centers may be wall units, which means they have a section of them that actually mounts on the wall itself instead of sitting on the ground, or just standard tv stands. The modloft irving is a great example of a modern wall unit. Popular finishes for modern living room furniture include high gloss lacquer, wood veneer, solid wood, and natural wood tiling. You can expect to see a lot of intricate glass work built into the coffee tables, cocktail tables and end tables.

Traditional living room furniture offers up a stark difference between its modern counterparts. Traditional furniture has a more “heavy” feel to it, and tends to have its focus around wooden entertainment centers and comfortable seating arrangements. Traditional sofas, couches, loveseats and sectionals will be heavily padded and comfortable. They will be upholstered from leather, vinyl, microsuede or microfiber and feature more subtle colors such as tan, sand, brown, black, cream and sometimes even floral or antiqued patterns. Many traditional pieces will offer intricate wood work and carvings in the details such as the armrests, legs, and other accents. Typically solid wood will be used in the entertainment centers and they will be large and center of attention. You can expect to find many 18th and 19th century as well as antiqued and victorian themes in traditional living rooms. The coffee, cocktail and end tables will be either all wood or wood with glass inserts with claw-legged feet a common accent.

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White Christmas?

California's weather is often hailed for its sunshine and blue skies, at least from April-November. During the rainy season the hills around Oakland and San Jose green up, and snow is so plentiful in the Sierras that tire chains are required to navigate the passes. That snow is also the source of much, if not most, of California's drinking and irrigation water. I recall being told about folks

Merry Christmas?

I am on my annual pilgrimage to my hometown in Ohio. Christmas is not likely to be overly merry in this area. Chicago has it tough, but others have it tougher.The car companies are shutting down for a month, and this is above and beyond the usual seasonal shutdowns (presumably a part of the UAW contract). Ohio has a number of automotive manufacturing plants. The future of the Ford Engine

The New Colonialism?

Is the search for arable land going to lead to a new form of colonialism? Or is it a good deal for everyone?

Majel Is Gone

Ran across this just now. It's only 4 hours old.Majel Barrett Roddenberry is gone. She has finally rejoined the Great Bird of the Galaxy. I so enjoyed her as Nurse Chapel, and as Laxwanna Troi. I think that as Laxwanna she really showed that being an older woman didn't mean being a lump on a sofa. She was great fun, especially when she exasperated Deanna. I think the DS9 episode in which she

Make Your Christmas Eve More Warming

Are you on waiting for Christmas Eve this year? Still looking for warm and kindly Christmas Celebration? Everybody loves Christmas. Everybody is waiting for the Christmas. Gathering together with all your family and beloved friends is one of coolest thing on earth, Isn't it?

In a few weeks or day, Christmas will come to people on earth. People in some country had already feeling cold because of weather. On the other country the snow has falling. Kids always like snow. Do you ever think that the Snowman is different from every country? And why snow always related with Christmas? I don't know. But I think something could make warm your Christmas Eve this year, like brotherhood, friendship and...Electric Fires. Electric Fires?

Yap, Electric Fires. Electric fires can warm your entire whole family when gathering together. Friendship and brotherhood, love and care is a must on Christmas, but electric fires is something you don't have to forget.

When you and your family gathering together, told story, tells some jokes near the Hole in the Wall Fires, is something pleasure and unforgettable. Using Electric Fires or even Gas Fires will one of point on your Christmas. Every family staying at home, and make your Christmas more warming this year.

An Eye For An Eye

I can't do it. I can't support eye gouging as punishment. What this man did was horrific, but to take his eyes is equally barbaric. The woman has every right to be angry and I understand her desire for consequences, but this is not justice, it is vengeance. He needs to be locked up, and possibly put into therapy. Although a society that supports this sort of action probably doesn't see the

The Price of Oil and Its Impact on Projects

There has been a lot of cheering in some quarters about the drop in oil prices. For some folks it appears that Peak Oil was overblown hype and they aren't shy about saying so. Well I am here to tell you that every silver lining has a cloud.Commodity Online posted an interview with Mark Leggett, a Canadian oil and gas analyst. This interview should be required reading for all those who want to

Who's Watching YOU?

The National Catholic Reporter has published an article about Maryland's anti-terrorist database and the implications of having incomplete or inaccurate information included. The case of 2 nuns who participate in anti-government actions is highlighted. I must note that one of the commenters alleges that one of the nuns spent 2 years in jail for breaking into a nuclear facility. I haven't

Welcome to the Swamp

Washington D.C. is literally built on swampland, but Illinois IS a swamp that apparently has an endless parade of elected officials preoccupied with their own personal gain. Despite pious claims to the contrary, our Governor is now portrayed in all his venal glory in the telephone intercepts that provide damning evidence in the criminal complaint released today after his arrest on corruption

FYI

I may be on the road, but I am not without resources. Sparky is my new best computer friend and makes it possible for me to stay on top of stuff, even if I don't have the energy to do as much as I would like.I just deleted a comment that was a)off topic and b)bashed another blogger. If you have issues with someone in the blogging community take it to your own blog and bash away. Don't look to

Living Room Decorating Ideas - 5 Steps To A Beautiful Living Room

By: Lee Dobbins

There are many ways to decorate your living room. As this is usually the room where a family entertains guests and spends time together, much thought usually goes into the design. Sometimes, however, inspiration is hard to come by. Here are a few living room decorating ideas to help get your creative juices flowing.

1. Determine your design style. Look through home decorating magazines and see what you like. You may have thought that you were a country gal, but find yourself drawn to the clean lines of a modern design. Even if you like both styles, you can mix them to create a style that is your own. You can choose country items that have a more modern edge, and modern design pieces with country flair. This way you can achieve a look that you love without settling on one style.

2. One living room decorating idea that is sure to spice up your space is to choose a bold wall color. Many people shy away from saturated colors, but these are the very hues that can make a dramatic statement about your personality. If you do not want to paint all of the walls in your living room a bold color, you can paint an accent wall. These walls are great to make an impression without overwhelming the room. You can then use accessories to tie the color into the rest of the room.

3. Updating your window treatments will also go a long way towards improving the atmosphere. Choose drapes or curtains that compliment the design style you have chosen for the rest of your room. Using rich looking fabrics on the windows will add a feeling of luxury to your room, and help to bring all of your living room decorating ideas together.

4. Another key element in living room decorating ideas is lighting. Make sure your lighting is adequate, but not overpowering. Don't use florescent lights as they are very harsh, and a living room is all about mood. Use an updated overhead fixture to provide general light, and a few lamps around the room for task lighting. Another lighting aspect that is often overlooked is the use of candles. Not only are they decorative, but they provide mood lighting as well. You can get candles and holders in all different colors and sizes to help achieve your living room decorating ideas.

5. On thing not to neglect is putting art on your walls. This helps to bring the room together and adds a personal touch. You can choose painted canvases that can look great all on their own, or a framed print in shades that compliment your color scheme. Another great wall art idea is photographs. These can be family pictures or perhaps a black and white landscape or city sky line. The key here is not to overdo it. Keep it simple and uncrowded. If your walls are too busy, it will detract from the overall atmosphere you are working to create.

Once you get started, your living room decorating ideas will flow. Begin by determining your style, and then go on a hunt for the perfect things with which to fill your home. It will be fun and the end result will be something you can regard with pride.

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Well Du-uh!!

Imagine! The banks are using the bailout money to...Buy Other Banks!! Amazing! And here we all thought that the bailout was to save us from disaster due to overly tight credit, bad loans, yada..yada..yada. So of course a couple of Democratic Senators want Secretary Paulson to police the way the banks spend the money. Hellooooooooo! Our Congress-critters sure know when to start covering their

Need a Job?

The President-elect is hiring. And for those aspiring to the higher reaches of government power, there is The Plum Book, which details all those fabulous government jobs that are often used to reward certain supporters. The latest version comes out next week. Shall we peruse it in search of the appropriate position for our alderman? So many seem convinced he will be seen as deserving by the

Watch partofthegame.tv

By: D. Harris



As a footballer, watch by audience is really nice and interesting. From now on, you would be more enjoying when you watching your football team play. Carlsberg has launches Web-TV channel about football and fan life.

Recently Carlsberg Brewery launched a football web-TV-channel partofthegame.tv.

They launched 5 channels showing all aspects about football from the classic football matches to life as a fan. Be sure not to miss the video clips about football funnies and rituals from the Football Magic channel or the bizarre story about fans in the stand and how fan culture sometimes go beyond reason.

So, let's check it out guys.

www.partofthegame.tv

Looking at the Election

Voting was easy for me, but I read enough to know that problems are out there.I was up late last night, watching the returns come in, listening to the speeches, and hearing the fireworks and shouts of joy when Obama's election was announced. Truly historic, and his story about the 106 year old voter put it all in a positive context. He is quite the speaker and his speech hit all the right notes

Election Day

Xposted at Rogers Park VoterYou have The Power! USE IT!Tomorrow we get to participate in what is, in our lifetime, likely the most historically significant election we will ever witness. No matter who you favor, get out and VOTE!Having problems VOTING? The Illinois Ballot-Integrity Project offers these opportunities to report problems and irregularities - On Election Day if you encounter any

The Palin Effigy

Unnecessary, not funny, not satirical (SNL knows satire), just plain disgusting. Those folks have to be brain dead in some way. My eyes rolled to the back of my head when I heard about this.

Flowers for whom are chosen

By: D. Harris

If you hear the successful of florist, better find the real florists experience. The flower industries nowadays expand more rapidly. With many design of flower, we can choose any of interest. They produce fresh and high quality floral arrangements. They are an online flower delivery website from Australia.

Thinking about Australia, I remember Sydney flowers. This company provides design of flower set for anniversary, birthday, congratulations, wedding and many more. Or you can shop by its arrangement like, flowers on baskets, bouquets, boxed, posies, vases or hampers.

If you are a young couple with cute little boy or little girls that visit flowers Sydney, do not forget to look at the New Baby Occasion. There are Baby Boy and Baby Girl Flowers. Blue is for boys and Pink is for girls. Very cool isn't it? Or you can choose any other design color. Using flowers for a gift is really shows us how chosen they are.

Expand the Business with EZUnsecured

By: D. Harris

To build a business requires lots of money, besides ideas and knowledge off course. EZUnsecured.com can help you to grow your business. Every entrepreneur can obtain the capital needs to succeed. They have Experts in Unsecured Business Financing.

One of my Business Buddies told me he paid over $20,000 for $315,000 in financing that he obtained with EZUnsecured.com for his Import/Export Company. That's a hell of a lot of money but, he says it was worth it because they know what they are doing

You can Trust EZUnsecured. They know what they are doing. The people there are very experienced and they take their work very seriously. Visit EZUnsecured.com today, and expand your business.

Implosion Pending?

I noticed that Palin has been described as a "Diva" by unnamed McCain insiders and there is a concern that she is not staying consistently on message. Is the campaign imploding under stress?

Countdown

It's about 10 days to the election. Lots of energy all around. Obama appears to be leading, even if by inches. Bottom line, don't count McCain out until the last vote is cast.

The Endorsements Keep Coming

The New York Times and Chicago Tribune endorsed Obama. The first was expected, the second...not so much. Now here comes The Anchorage Daily News to say they are endorsing Obama. The endorsement speaks for itself. Governor Palin may have a long and fruitful career ahead of her, but in the view of her hometown newspaper, now is not the time for the ticket she is on, let alone for her.

Child Labor?

First the Governor of Alaska is held accountable for abuse of power in "Troopergate"a, even as she declares she broke no laws or ethics rules. On the contrary, finding 1 specifically refers to the violation of ethics. Ms. Palin needs to remember that what is legal is not necessarily moral, as the descendants of African slaves will attest. However, it appears her willingness to stretch the

Petrobras in Trouble

Petrobras, Brazil's national oil company, has been a fairly bright star in the oil business. They have reported substantial deepwater oil reserves. This is supposed to be high quality light crude, but it is not going to come cheap and easy. And now, the credit crunch may put it out of reach for a time. Let this be a warning to the cornucopians out there who think we can "Party On Dude!" as

Tax Matters

Regarding Obama's claim about his tax plan for individuals, here is some information from the IRS' Statistics of Income (SOI) staff. Keep in mind as you read that SOI doesn't have a horse in this race, they just report what the numbers are. Your interpretation may vary.If you look at this spreadsheet (Excel needed) you will see how the taxes were distributed for 2005, the latest year that SOI

Day is Done

Time for bed.The DOW tanked 700+ points because "Toto we aren't in Kansas anymore." I thought it would happen, and I am sorry it did, but there it is.The debates are over. Over at MySpace is a site devoted to the debates and featuring true believers of every stripe.My tally - the first 2 for Obama, but not by a whole lot. This one, in my most humble opinion, was a tie. McCain came out

Redecorating Your Living Room and Dining Room

By : Jane Worthington

I decided that after 10 years my home needed some redecorating. Out with the old, in with the new! I couldn't bear to look at my old battered dining room table or living room furniture one more day, so I knew it was time go shopping. I've always felt that my home is my castle, and I want my home furnishings to reflect that and make me feel at ease. I knew I didn't have a large budget for this home furniture overhaul, but I've always been able to find discount living room furniture and every other kind of furnishing, so I hoped to be able to complete my mission without going over budget.

First things first, time to tackle the living room! My family spends a lot of time in this room, so I wanted to do this room first. I found some great new sofas to put in there, and then coordinating lamps and lighting to accent the new couches. It seemed that something was missing, and I immediately saw that what I needed to really pull the room together were living room tables. Eureka! I couldn't find anything I liked in my usual suspect furniture stores, so like any savvy shopper I decided to look at online retailers to see if they had anything that would work. I mean, furniture stores can't always put their entire stock on their showroom floor, because there simply isn't room to display it all. So my search online was fruitful, and I found the perfect set of living room tables to match my new furniture, and once I added these, the room really looked complete.

The next room that needed the redecoration fairy was my dining room. The poor table and chairs had seen better days, and I knew they needed to be replaced. So I went around the neighborhood furniture stores to look at dining room tables and luckily found a very nice set on clearance. The set was made of maple wood, and had a very warm and traditional style that made my dining room look elegant yet homey. I couldn't afford to replace the buffet hutch at the same time, but my new dining room set did match the hutch well enough that I could get away with it, even though I didn't buy them together. My family was so happy when they gathered around the new dining room table for the first time, and we enjoy the new set every night when we have dinner.

Now that I have completely overhauled the living room furniture and dining room furniture, I may start my next home decorating project and go for the kitchen and bathrooms. But first, let me relax for a moment on my wonderful new sofa...

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Of Bailouts and Rescues

I guess I have been clear regarding the bailout, or rescue, or whatever it is. I don't like it.And it ain't over folks. Congress is seriously looking at changes to the 401K system, which is becoming the foundation for many folks' retirement.I don't think the government needs to own parts of the banking system and with preferred shares no less I see. Nationalization, pure and simple. And we

The Rally Fizzles

Well today is the morning after the night before. We'll have to keep watching and waiting.In the meantime, from The Oil Drum an essay on just what sort of economy we have now, and what sort we may need to have to sort this out.

Waste Fraud and Abuse

Apparently the Minerals Management Service is full of it, or so it is alleged. The MMS office in Denver got busted for hinky shenanigans involving office personnel and oil company personnel. I hope Congress remembers that the IRS is not the only agency responsible for managing government revenue, or responsible for maintaining high standards of behavior. But then, no one loves the taxman, and

A Rally Under Way

As I write this, I have read that the DOW has jumped 500 points. That's the good news. It seems that the markets are calming down and the panic has eased. The bad news? We really don't know if there is bad news in the offing, we'll have to see how the week goes. However, I hear rumbles of concern that we are going to be seeing hyperinflation within the year. That would be very bad news

Is this the slippery slope?

From The Oil Drum comes a link to The Automatic Earth and their take on current financial events. This is the same pair who gave us this assessment a year or so ago. I want their crystal ball.The price of oil continues to fall. Looks great at the pump, but will the oil companies step up the pace on drilling in all those more exotic, and costly, locales? If the majors require support to do it,

Palin - The Energy Expert

I saw Palin's debate with Biden and she touted herself as an energy expert. HA! Wonder what she read that led to that conclusion.

From The Oil Drum (Again)

The Drummers are up to speed on the past debates and the question of lifting the ban on OCS drilling. Professor Cleveland offers his POV.Buddy can you spare $600 BILLION! That's what it will take over 30 years (thats 20B/yr) for Brazil to get the oil out, assuming they can get it out. Oil wealth is a wonderful thing, but be careful what you wish for.Tom Whipple's article about the similarity

Stop IT!

To The Presidential Candidates -Enough with the tit-for-tat campaigning about who is more righteous and has cleaner, more upright friends. ENOUGH!This country's economy is on the ropes with a banking system that fears to let go of its cash, and investors running for the hills. The DOW went below 9,000, which is not a good thing and the NASDAQ is anemic too.At the end of the day, Americans want

Welcome Morse Theater

WOW!!

Hounddog

The New York Times has reviewed the controversial movie Hounddog. The movie was released on September 19 in a limited run. I have no idea if it is still being shown.The film's controversy stems from its content, which involves a 9 year old girl (played by a 12 year old Dakota Fanning) and her family and friends. Depending on who you read, this movie either supports pedophilia, or it's a coming

FedSmith's Take on the Bailout

Over at FedSmith there is a brief analysis of the bailout bill that was passed. It's still awful.By the way, my web wanderings have led me to several commentators suggesting bank holiday and bank runs coming to a branch near you in the next week or so. All rumor as far as I can tell. I do know that my IRA (a rather puny creature) took a 15% hit and its current value is now below what I

Choosing the Right Living Room Furniture

By : Jim Allen

The main furniture components that make up your living room are sofas and chairs, coffee tables, end tables and console tables. A good combination of these pieces should leave you with a well put together living room that is both livable and aesthetically pleasing. Overdo it and pick pieces of furniture that are too large for your room or try to cram too many pieces into your space, and you’ll quickly ruin your living room. Below, I’ll go piece-by-piece and give you a few tips to picking the right furniture for your living room.

Seating is the most important aspect to most living rooms. A sofa or couch is probably the most expensive and most used piece of furniture you’ll purchase, so it’s wise to plan ahead and choose a sofa that fits the size of your living room and pick a color or pattern that will work with a variety of tones and hues. The biggest mistake often made here isn’t with colors, however, it’s with sizes and sometimes shapes. You can only do so much with the space your living room provides. If you can’t fit a big sectional comfortably, then it’s probably better to go with a smaller sofa and see if a chair or two will fit more comfortably. Remember, you’re going to want room for end tables and a decent sized coffee table, so stuffing all the seating you can into your living room isn’t the way to go.

While the sofa is probably the most important part of your living room, the coffee table usually remains the centerpiece and focal point of it. For one, the coffee table is normally situated towards the center of the room, and of course, once you’re seated, the coffee table becomes the main piece of furniture in your line of sight (no, the TV doesn’t count as a piece of furniture). Choosing the right coffee table is about both size and material. Most coffee tables are rectangular in shape, and this works for most rooms, but if an oval, circle, or square table would work better for you, they’re out there, but may be harder to find. There are a variety of woods and finishes available, and even glass remains a popular option. The things to look at here are what other wood finishes you have in the room and if the room gets a lot of natural light or not. If you have a lot of furniture with dark finishes, you might want to stick with a similar finish for your coffee table, should you choose wood.

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Get Ready..Here It Comes!!

Hard to believe it's October already and the election only a month off. If you are interested in participating as a poll watcher, check the latest at the Rogers Park Voter blog.As this past week has shown...YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!! VOTE!!

Banking Across the Sea

Jerome a Paris provides insight into the banking situation in Europe. This is truly a global problem. Interesting comments follow, especially what to do about vacant single family homes.

Election Junkies

Are you an election junkie? Curious about what the view is from offshore? LiveJournal can help you with that, with their new community US Election 2008.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

First off, Americans apparently really do care about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, and have overrun Thomas. The Washington Post provides a helpful breakdown on what it all means. What started out as an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code became the vehicle for the $700B bailout that failed to pass. Jan Schakowsy voted in favor.McCain, almost predictably, puts the onus on

Casual Living Room Design Tips

By : Lee Dobbins

When creating a design for your living room, keep in mind how the living room will be used. A living room with surround sound, for example, will require a particular design in order to get the full effect of that sound. Whether there is surround sound or no sound, a living room should be a room that creates a relaxing atmosphere in which one can read quietly, visit with friends, or any number of things in a comfortable manner.

Consideration of furniture is important. A casual living room will not have stiff furniture that provides no comfort when sitting. That type of furniture should be reserved for waiting rooms at a doctor's office or school rooms. A comfortable living room's couches and chairs will be made out of soft, perhaps plush fabrics that invite a person to relax on them. Their comfort will be further enhanced by soft, plush pillows of the same fabric. Some will even add pillows that contrast with the colors of the couches or chairs. This furniture is something that can be relaxed and socialized on in complete comfort.

Flooring is another important consideration for this room. Hardwood floors are very popular right now, yet they do not have to be the only choice. Hardwood is pretty and easy to clean, yet it's cold. If your home is often cold and you're looking for economical ways to keep it warmer, carpeting is one way to do that. Carpeting will hold the heat in the room better than hardwood flooring which will make the room warmer longer. This will in turn use your furnace less and your money will be saved. However, if you have allergies to dust or other airborne particles, carpeting may not be a good choice. No matter how often you vacuum, it can be very difficult to get those allergens out of the air. For this type of person, a hardwood floor would probably be the better choice because there will be less fibers in the room to hold in those allergens.

Television and sound system would also be a consideration into your design. If your television is large, it will take a large portion of area in the living room. Alternately, if it is small it won't take up as much room. Either way, the seating and sound should be surrounding the viewing area at a reasonable distance for both sight and sound. If you have surround sound, you have the advantage of bringing the sound to the seating area. Otherwise, the seating should surround the television at a distance that makes listening happen easily.

Living rooms should be places of comfort. They should be conducive to visiting and mingling with guests as well as watching television. With the listed tips above, your living room will bring comfort and joy to all of its inhabitants.

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The First Debate

I'd call it a tie. I agree with other pundits who wonder if Obama was too deferential and McCain too condescending. Debate 2 should be interesting. From The Washington Post, feedback from some heavy hitters.

More News From The Hill

First off 14 Questions for Bernanke and Paulson, not that they will answer them.Paulson got grilled by the GOP. I wonder if McCain knew that his peers had his back before he decided to suspend campaigning. And it's not clear to me who reached out to whom on this issue. But not to worry, a broad agreement has been reached but you know the devil is in the details.For an outsider's view see

Arctic Discovery

As you may have heard, the Arctic ice cap is of great concern to climate scientists. Increasing losses in the overall ice pack, while good news for ships looking to shave travel time, may trigger a feedback loop that results in greater losses more quickly until the North Pole is mostly, if not all, open ocean. The warming trend has also raised worries about methane in the permafrost. Until now

George Will and Obama

Much is being made of today's article by George Will. It is being trumpeted in some circles as a low-key endorsement of Obama. It is nothing of the sort. At best, I believe Will is attempting to warn the folks at campaign HQ that their candidate is going to sink his own ship.On September 18 he offered some suggestions for McCain to consider, opining that selecting Palin was not going to be

Message to Congress

The following has been submitted to Senators Durbin and Obama, and Representative Schakowsky:GreetingsI am writing in regards to the proposed bailout of the financial market. After studying the information provided by a variety of pundits and experts I have concluded that the initial proposal provided by Mr. Paulson and Mr. Bernanke does nothing to alleviate the underlying reasons for this mess.

The Bailout Hits a Wall?

The Hill has several articles about the bailout. In this one Sen. DeMint (R-S.C.) opposes the bailout, saying;“This plan does nothing to address the misguided government policies that created this mess and it could make matters much worse by socializing an entire sector of the U.S. economy.”“This plan fails to oversee or regulate the government failures that led to this crisis,”He has company

What Would Sarah Do?

Until today I didn't know about, much less read anything by, Sam Harris. Here is his take on Palin's candidacy and I must say that I agree with much that he says about her lack of insight and knowledge regarding the issues of the day.

Who's In Charge of Alaska?

Not Governor Palin acording to The Nation. The magazine quotes this editorial from the Anchorage Daily News. It's most telling statement:The governor who said, "Hold me accountable," is hiding behind the hired guns of the McCain campaign to avoid accountability.andInstead, Alaskans have to sit back and listen to John McCain's campaign operatives handling inquiries about what Alaska's governor

Another introduction for your business loan

By : D. Harris

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From The Oil Drum

Gail gives an update on gasoline supplies since Ike hit. Read it and weep folks, it isn't over yet.Kurt Cobb speaks up about the bailout and ponders if this is the last one. Ever.The Saudi break-even price for a barrel of oil. Do you think it will drop that far?The Drummers are really scouring the web about the bailout. Here's what the Telegraph has to say.

A Faustian Choice

Which would you prefer? Clean water or a supply of natural gas? What if you really can't have both much as you try?

The Fallout from the Bailout

The Center for Responsive Politics gives up the skinny on AIG contributions. Covering all the bases it would seem although they must be sensing a change in the wind, given their current attention to the Dems. Both Presidential contenders received money.Over at The Hill, we learn what the budget writers really think.Back to the Future and we are in the days of the Chrysler bailout. More deja vu

Another Fine Mess

Thank you Congress, thank you Senate. If only they had left well enough alone. The Glass-Steagall Act was repealed in 1999 in the name of competition and an outstanding display of bipartisanship. You'll note that candidate McCain stated he wasn't voting, and Fitzgerald of Illinois voted present. Seven of the eight "Nays" were Democrats, including that reliable Maryland liberal Mikulski, but

The Right Lenders for you Small Business Loan

By : D. Harris

Most small business owner often confuse and don’t know how to get small business loan. They always got trouble with the payee and lenders.

But now don’t be afraid, with the new Small Business Loans you could get something different.
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Busy Day at The Oil Drum

Gail has a post on offshore drilling. Take a good look at the map. Of all the potential offshore oil, ~17% is in banned areas. The rest is up for grabs in currently available leases. Makes ya wonder don't it?A post on the upcoming weekly inventory report, with a very long thread discussing the latest financial upheaval.And from our friends Down Under, an absolute MUST WATCH video! The front

Email and Accountability

I read today that Sarah Palin's Yahoo email was hacked, and it is apparently an account that she used for conducting government business, presumably to avoid the accountability that attaches to government documents, including email. There are at least two things wrong here:1 - Hacking is wrong and if the perps are breaking the law, then they need to be caught and held accountable.2 - If Governor

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Say WHAT?!

In the previous post I mentioned the anti-Palin rally. The writer includes a comment about Eddie Burke a conservative podcaster. Acording to the writer:Turns out that Eddie Burke not only announced the rally, but called the people who planned to attend the rally “a bunch of socialist baby-killing maggots”, and read the home phone numbers of the organizers aloud over the air, urging listeners to

My Dos Centavos

I was on the road for quite a while, and on vacation, and thus stayed off the computer so I could reboot my brain. However I did watch some of the conventions and the speeches, though not all. Missed Hillary, loved Bill, found Obama inspirational in a Kennedy-esque way. Found in Sarah Palin an emphasis on being just one of us as opposed to being one of them.Whoa! Stop the VCR. One of us?

Ike's Impact on Gas

Gail Tverberg posts an assessment of Ike's impact on gasoline and natural gas. Price run-ups occurred prior to Ike, but apparently in response to Gustav's landfall. Gail is looking to early/mid October for supplies to approach normal. Read the post for the details, and don't assume that TEH EVAHL Oil Companies are just taking us for a ride. Got to have product to pump and the refineries are

Project Follies

I said I'd stay with Uncle for another year. I am revisiting that commitment. Our Fearless Leader pulled the req on our key technology tool, for what is a valid reason but very late in the game. So now we watch the other team redo the req and hopefully we get a decision by mid to late October and can move on. On top of that, our FY09 funding is still pending a decision by the High

Rain Rain Go Away!!

And it has for now.I came home Saturday to a flooded O'Hare airport,if you can imagine that. Taxiways blocked, access roads under runways flooded, the ingress to the Arrivals area blocked by water, 190 blocked, CTA not running, and the basement level tunnel connecting the terminals featured standing pools of water with water dripping at varying rates out of the ceiling. I wound up going to the

Inspect Our Home

By : D. Harris

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