Archive for the 'Avarice' Category

“Is Obama Bashing ‘American Dream’ By Bashing McCain’s 7 Homes?”–Neil Cavuto, Aquinas scholar & Fox News anchor.

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

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The story is here.

Abandoned Pools At Foreclosed Homes Spur West Nile Fears–Yahoo headline

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Talk about avarice in biblical terms; this is the Trifecta!
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Please find the CNN story and video at Yahoo.com/news

LOBBYISTS ON CAMPAIGN STAFFS

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

Straight-talkin’ John McCain–11
Barak Obama–0
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Thomas B. Edsall
The Huffington Post
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HuffPost Exclusive: More Lobbyists On McCain Staff Than Any Other 08 Candidate
June 23, 2007 11:54 AM
John McCain, who made his name attacking special interests, has more lobbyists working on his staff or as advisers than any of his competitors, Republican or Democrat.
A Huffington Post examination of the […]

Before Egypt’s Abdul Nasser, there was King Farouk…

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

…and long before Farouk there was Yul Brenner.

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By the end of his 16-year reign in 1952, Farouk declared
all inanimate objects must carry the Mark of the Stache.

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Farouk considered the purchase of 5000 Lockheed Constellations because his mark would easily fit on the airplane. When he found that his treasury was unable to afford that number, […]

You Say It’s Your Bidet

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

 At least she deserves credit for attempting to stop run-away performers’ salaries and for using the edgy title.
From PAGE SIX of the New York Post…
February 4, 2007 — BEYONCÉ, one of the highest-paid women in show business, doesn’t seem to have much sympathy for those still struggling to see their names in lights, according to […]

Some people tour the USA by visiting ballparks, some are interstate yard sale enthusiasts and others love exploring the world’s capitals. I like monuments.

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

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Just as it seems that one percent of the U. S. population displays 95 percent of the bumper stickers, so it will be with water. Our less than 5% of the world population will no doubt consume half the water–16 ounces at a time.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

“Billions face water shortages, crisis looms -agency
Wed 16 Aug 2006 4:29 AM ET
By James Grubel
CANBERRA, Aug 16 (Reuters) - A third of the world is facing water shortages because of poor management of water resources and soaring water usage, driven mainly by agriculture, the International Water Management Institute said on Wednesday.”
Please find the entire article […]

Could they have followed St. Giuliani’s lead?

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

‘WSJ: After 9/11 as stocks sank, scores of US firms rushed to give millions in options to top execs
RAW STORY
Published: Saturday July 15, 2006

After 9/11 as stocks sank, scores of US firms gave millions in options to top executives, reports the Wall Street Journal on the front page […]