A very interesting post over at WIRED Magazine.
Study: Short First Name Means Bigger Paycheck
An interesting read over at the LA Times on a study conducted by theLadders.com.
Sherrod Lawsuit Testing Bloggers Freedom of Speech Right’s
A very important case was heard this week in Washington, D.C. at the appeals court level involving Shirley Sherrod and her infamous tape (here’s the portion of her speech the media didn’t show you)that got her fired from the USDA. The case involves the Freedom of Speech right of bloggers to give an opinion.
The Lyndon Johnson Tapes Reveal Richard Nixon’s Treason
Recently declassified tapes of President Lyndon Johnson’s telephone calls reveal a secret that may have changed the 1968 election. President Johnson had caught Richard Nixon sabotaging the Vietnam peace talks… but said nothing. Click this link to read the fascinating story at BBC News.
Report: Joe Flacco To Become Highest Paid Player in NFL History
As money as Joe Flacco has been in his first five NFL seasons culminating with a Super Bowl win, this is a well deserved contract for one of the best QB’s in the NFL in Joe Flacco. In this fan’s opinion, Joe Flacco is worth every penny as the highest paid player in the NFL.
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- Joe Flacco earned his history-making deal (espn.go.com)
- A look at some Joe Flacco contract details (espn.go.com)
- Joe Flacco contract: Ravens QB will be highest paid NFL player, per reports (sbnation.com)
- Joe Flacco To Become The Highest-Paid Player In NFL History (businessinsider.com)
- Joe Flacco Could Reportedly Become Highest-Paid Player in NFL History (bleacherreport.com)
Are Grandparents Being Replaced By Google?
As a grandparent myself, this story on whether Google is replacing grandparents is concerning. Here’s hoping my grandkids still consider me a good source.
All Hail Armageddon!
Great piece by Charles Krauthammer in today’s Washington Post titled ‘Hail Armageddon’ on the sequester taking effect in Washington, D.C.
Related articles
- Hail Armageddon (nationalreview.com)
- Krauthammer’s Take: Sequester ‘Most Ridiculously Hyped Armageddon Since the Mayan Calendar’ (nationalreview.com)
- Krauthammer: Here’s How Republicans Can Win the Argument Over “Sequestration” (townhall.com)
