Friday, April 28, 2006
TheStar.com - Could trash power your home?
TheStar.com - Could trash power your home? Anyone checked a map of Canada. Incredibly more space than people and nowhere to put garbage. Energy from garbage is such a good idea that it won't happen.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
My Alma Mater and the New Basketball Coach
Whomever that might be.
I'm an NC State Alumnus, and like a lot of folks from North Carolina, a rabid ACC basketball fan. I grew up "watching" the Dixie Classic on the radio while shooting hoops in the back yard. I walked home from Boy Scouts with a transister radio so I didn't miss a UNC game. My heroes were Brown, Moe, Cunningham, Shavlik, Heyman, Mullins and on and on. Sometime during my senior year in high school, I decided to go to NC State and everything baby blue became anathema. I was a student at state from 1965-1975. There has never been a better college basketball team than the 72-74 Wolf Pack. I defy anyone to seriously argue against David Thompson being the best college basketball player ever. Maryland-State in the 74 ACC tournament is the best college game ever. I love college basketball.
Some State fans are an unusual lot. They remember the 83 national championship and dimly remember the really great DT teams. They seem to think that Sendek's 10 years is just an abberation from continued greatness. Nothing but return to those glory years will do. (They don't look at the Stats and look at who has dominated the ACC for the past 20+ years).
State has not had the record us rabid Wolfpackers want. We hired a coach who took us to 5 straight NCAA tournaments. Some of the faithful hated him because he (a) didn't regularly beat UNC and Duke (never mind that no one has in recent years, (b) he didn't win the ACC tournament and (c) no national championships. The "Fire Herb" thread on the N&O sports forum became nationally famous. Sendek decided that after 10 years of abuse from some of the fans that he had a great opportunity at ASU. State doesn't have a coach of any kind in men's basketball at this time.
The school has run through the A list of college coaches to restore us to our (at least perceived) former glory. Names like Izzo, Barnes, Calipari, Beyheim have been mentioned. $2 million wasn't enough to lure Barns, Calipari, Lavin or Beilein away from their current jobs. Why go to Raleigh, fight the recruiting wars against Carolina and Duke and get abused by the fans from Day 2?
A case in point from some of the fans is the mention of Phil Ford as a possible coach, since no one has the gumption to coach at State. Ford was one of the best point guards ever to play college basketball. Unfortunately, he did it for (spit, spit) Carolina. State "fans" reacted to the mention with profanity, threats to burn the AD's house, the RBC center and their diplomas if we let a Tarheel into our beloved school. And they wonder why there isn't a double line of final four coaches at the door trying to get the job? I think the fan base (at least some of them) is going a long way to dissuade quality, first tier coaches.
But heck, its just a college sport. It isn't life or death.
For us rabid ACC fanatics, its much more important that that.
Anybody out there want to coach at a school with a really great tradition? We promise to love you until you get 2 points behind in the first game with Carolina.
I'm an NC State Alumnus, and like a lot of folks from North Carolina, a rabid ACC basketball fan. I grew up "watching" the Dixie Classic on the radio while shooting hoops in the back yard. I walked home from Boy Scouts with a transister radio so I didn't miss a UNC game. My heroes were Brown, Moe, Cunningham, Shavlik, Heyman, Mullins and on and on. Sometime during my senior year in high school, I decided to go to NC State and everything baby blue became anathema. I was a student at state from 1965-1975. There has never been a better college basketball team than the 72-74 Wolf Pack. I defy anyone to seriously argue against David Thompson being the best college basketball player ever. Maryland-State in the 74 ACC tournament is the best college game ever. I love college basketball.
Some State fans are an unusual lot. They remember the 83 national championship and dimly remember the really great DT teams. They seem to think that Sendek's 10 years is just an abberation from continued greatness. Nothing but return to those glory years will do. (They don't look at the Stats and look at who has dominated the ACC for the past 20+ years).
State has not had the record us rabid Wolfpackers want. We hired a coach who took us to 5 straight NCAA tournaments. Some of the faithful hated him because he (a) didn't regularly beat UNC and Duke (never mind that no one has in recent years, (b) he didn't win the ACC tournament and (c) no national championships. The "Fire Herb" thread on the N&O sports forum became nationally famous. Sendek decided that after 10 years of abuse from some of the fans that he had a great opportunity at ASU. State doesn't have a coach of any kind in men's basketball at this time.
The school has run through the A list of college coaches to restore us to our (at least perceived) former glory. Names like Izzo, Barnes, Calipari, Beyheim have been mentioned. $2 million wasn't enough to lure Barns, Calipari, Lavin or Beilein away from their current jobs. Why go to Raleigh, fight the recruiting wars against Carolina and Duke and get abused by the fans from Day 2?
A case in point from some of the fans is the mention of Phil Ford as a possible coach, since no one has the gumption to coach at State. Ford was one of the best point guards ever to play college basketball. Unfortunately, he did it for (spit, spit) Carolina. State "fans" reacted to the mention with profanity, threats to burn the AD's house, the RBC center and their diplomas if we let a Tarheel into our beloved school. And they wonder why there isn't a double line of final four coaches at the door trying to get the job? I think the fan base (at least some of them) is going a long way to dissuade quality, first tier coaches.
But heck, its just a college sport. It isn't life or death.
For us rabid ACC fanatics, its much more important that that.
Anybody out there want to coach at a school with a really great tradition? We promise to love you until you get 2 points behind in the first game with Carolina.
A real unlimited resource
Hot air from politicians seems to be a boundless energy source. All we need is a few turbines around the capital and we could export power anywhere.
flu scare of the day
My Way News. I'd check to see if this is science fiction, but we need another scary story to keep up the sense of panic. Omigosh, the internet might be shut down by the flu. that's quite a jump for the wrong type of virus.
For all the idiocy and warnings, turns out that this year has been one of the lower flu years. Who would believe it with the media out counting every dead bird in the world.
Would a flu pandemic be bad? yes. Should we be preparing for the next great one? yes. Still its no reason for the flu-scare-of the day
For all the idiocy and warnings, turns out that this year has been one of the lower flu years. Who would believe it with the media out counting every dead bird in the world.
Would a flu pandemic be bad? yes. Should we be preparing for the next great one? yes. Still its no reason for the flu-scare-of the day
Don't antagonize who?
FT.com / China / Politics & Policy - Russia and China warn UN not to antagonise Iran. Absolute horse pucky from our friends.
I guess the US is the only country that can be antagonized without worry.
I guess the US is the only country that can be antagonized without worry.
A few notes on Immigration
I Wonder which part of this isn't clear to our leaders:
§ 1181. Admission of immigrants into the United States
Release date: 2006-04-21
(a) Documents required; admission under quotas before June 30, 1968
Except as provided in subsection (b) and subsection (c) of this section no immigrant shall be admitted into the United States unless at the time of application for admission he
(1) has a valid unexpired immigrant visa or was born subsequent to the issuance of such visa of the accompanying parent, and
(2) presents a valid unexpired passport or other suitable travel document or document of identity and nationality, if such document is required under the regulations issued by the Attorney General. With respect to immigrants to be admitted under quotas of quota areas prior to June 30, 1968, no immigrant visa shall be deemed valid unless the immigrant is properly chargeable to the quota area under the quota of which the visa is issued.
Part VIII—General Penalty Provisions
Release date: 2006-04-21
§ 1321. Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
§ 1322. Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined
§ 1323. Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States
§ 1324. Bringing in and harboring certain aliens
§ 1324a. Unlawful employment of aliens
§ 1324b. Unfair immigration-related employment practices
§ 1324c. Penalties for document fraud
§ 1324d. Civil penalties for failure to depart
§ 1325. Improper entry by alien
§ 1326. Reentry of removed aliens
§ 1181. Admission of immigrants into the United States
Release date: 2006-04-21
(a) Documents required; admission under quotas before June 30, 1968
Except as provided in subsection (b) and subsection (c) of this section no immigrant shall be admitted into the United States unless at the time of application for admission he
(1) has a valid unexpired immigrant visa or was born subsequent to the issuance of such visa of the accompanying parent, and
(2) presents a valid unexpired passport or other suitable travel document or document of identity and nationality, if such document is required under the regulations issued by the Attorney General. With respect to immigrants to be admitted under quotas of quota areas prior to June 30, 1968, no immigrant visa shall be deemed valid unless the immigrant is properly chargeable to the quota area under the quota of which the visa is issued.
Part VIII—General Penalty Provisions
Release date: 2006-04-21
§ 1321. Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
§ 1322. Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; “person” defined
§ 1323. Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States
§ 1324. Bringing in and harboring certain aliens
§ 1324a. Unlawful employment of aliens
§ 1324b. Unfair immigration-related employment practices
§ 1324c. Penalties for document fraud
§ 1324d. Civil penalties for failure to depart
§ 1325. Improper entry by alien
§ 1326. Reentry of removed aliens
cbs5.com - State Senate Supports Immigrant Walkout On Monday
cbs5.com - State Senate Supports Immigrant Walkout On Monday. Maybe we should give California back to Mexico. At least send the Democratic Legislature back.
Invasion
My Way News. Seems that 5/1 is a national day for illegal immigrants to shut us down in a protest for their rights. I wonder if the pres and the "amnesty" pols are getting the message. This is getting incredible and the pols a knuckling under.
My leaders seem to be worried about the votes of non-citizens. Their short-term goal should be to worry about mine.
My leaders seem to be worried about the votes of non-citizens. Their short-term goal should be to worry about mine.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Ted Kennedy on Energy & Oil
Ted Kennedy on Energy & Oil another democratic leader looking out for us.
Nancy Pelosi on Energy & Oil
Nancy Pelosi on Energy & Oil. US to supply more of it's own energy. Not if Nan can help it. Guess she would rather blame Bush and talk about oil addiction.
The Democratic Party on Anwar
The Democratic Party has the headline "Drilling in ANWR Cut from Budget Bill; Seals, Polar Bears Rejoice" from 11/10/05. Do a google search and see just how much the Dems have stymied additional oil production. Of course, in March, many stalwart RINO's cut and ran on the vote.
Paying more for gas? Just a reality check to see which leaders really give a hoot.
Paying more for gas? Just a reality check to see which leaders really give a hoot.
All I know about gas prices
Is what I hear from the media and the pols.
I know that the way to solve a shortage and high prices is to have a federal investigation. Supply and demand doesn't work in a commodities market.
I know that the answer to the shortage is increased squawking from our dear leaders. Windpower is the way to decrease energy independence.
I know that our dependence on foriegn oil cannot be alleviated by more domestic production. If increasing domestic production would decrease our dependence on foreign oil, we wouldn't prevent drilling in Anwar and on the continental shelf. I know that if more domestic production were the answer the democrats would have voted for it, instead of against it time after time.
I know that the move to ethanol from MBTE had absolutely nothing to do with increased prices. I know that the increased use of ethanol which required shortages in supply and tank cleaning, installation of storage tanks at terminals for ethanol and a $0.54/gallon subsidy (tarriffs) has nothing to do with higher prices. At 10% ethanol, the subsidy doesn't add a nickel/gallon. If it did, we wouldn't have the tarrif. The answer to this problem is more federal subsidies (taxes).
I know that the fact that every state makes more than the oil companies per gallon in gas taxes. I know that Virginia's attempt to add $0.06/gallon in taxes at the terminal will not increase the pump price because businesses never pass increased costs to consumers, especially when the increased tax comes close to their current profits.
I know the Federal Government doesn't make 2-3x the oil company profits in taxes. I know that all gas taxes go to roads and not to the general fund. I also know that not one of our leaders, state or federal, never ever use this tax money for pork projects.
I know that we should go to alternative fuels such as hydrogen and more ethanol. That solves the supply problem. I don't know that going to fuels that require more energy to produce than they give back is a bad way to go.
I know that our cockamamie environmental rules decrease the price of gasoline, increase supply and benefit us all.
I know all the problems with supply is oil company gouging.
I know that winfall profit taxes and more federal interferences with supply will not create shortages. I know that wasn't the case in the 80's, I just imagined it.
I don't know that the democrats have stymied increase domestic supplies at every turn. I don't know that the democrats have long wanted to increase prices (taxes) on fuel to decrease demand.
I know that no politician alive is ever accountable for what he did a minute ago and we are not allowed to call him to task, unless it is Bush, then he is responsible for what the other party did.
I know that if I could fuel my car on BS, I could run it forever on a weeks worth of idiocy from the media and the politicians.
I also know the moon is made of green cheese.
I know that the way to solve a shortage and high prices is to have a federal investigation. Supply and demand doesn't work in a commodities market.
I know that the answer to the shortage is increased squawking from our dear leaders. Windpower is the way to decrease energy independence.
I know that our dependence on foriegn oil cannot be alleviated by more domestic production. If increasing domestic production would decrease our dependence on foreign oil, we wouldn't prevent drilling in Anwar and on the continental shelf. I know that if more domestic production were the answer the democrats would have voted for it, instead of against it time after time.
I know that the move to ethanol from MBTE had absolutely nothing to do with increased prices. I know that the increased use of ethanol which required shortages in supply and tank cleaning, installation of storage tanks at terminals for ethanol and a $0.54/gallon subsidy (tarriffs) has nothing to do with higher prices. At 10% ethanol, the subsidy doesn't add a nickel/gallon. If it did, we wouldn't have the tarrif. The answer to this problem is more federal subsidies (taxes).
I know that the fact that every state makes more than the oil companies per gallon in gas taxes. I know that Virginia's attempt to add $0.06/gallon in taxes at the terminal will not increase the pump price because businesses never pass increased costs to consumers, especially when the increased tax comes close to their current profits.
I know the Federal Government doesn't make 2-3x the oil company profits in taxes. I know that all gas taxes go to roads and not to the general fund. I also know that not one of our leaders, state or federal, never ever use this tax money for pork projects.
I know that we should go to alternative fuels such as hydrogen and more ethanol. That solves the supply problem. I don't know that going to fuels that require more energy to produce than they give back is a bad way to go.
I know that our cockamamie environmental rules decrease the price of gasoline, increase supply and benefit us all.
I know all the problems with supply is oil company gouging.
I know that winfall profit taxes and more federal interferences with supply will not create shortages. I know that wasn't the case in the 80's, I just imagined it.
I don't know that the democrats have stymied increase domestic supplies at every turn. I don't know that the democrats have long wanted to increase prices (taxes) on fuel to decrease demand.
I know that no politician alive is ever accountable for what he did a minute ago and we are not allowed to call him to task, unless it is Bush, then he is responsible for what the other party did.
I know that if I could fuel my car on BS, I could run it forever on a weeks worth of idiocy from the media and the politicians.
I also know the moon is made of green cheese.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Telegraph | News | Archbishop attacks Da Vinci Code 'obsession'
Telegraph | News | Archbishop attacks Da Vinci Code 'obsession'
If I were promoting a book or a movie, I'd just love the start an "obsession" with it. Seems just like what has been done with the Da Vinci Code, hyping a work of fiction.
I read the book. Nice yarn, plenty of action, but not exactly the best book of the genre I've read. If you start believing it, the facts tend to fall a bit flat: a secet, powerful group that lasts for 2 millenia; a family bloodline that last for the same time; a conservative Catholic organization that also lasts for 2000 years trying to bury the "facts." Got any swampland for sale?
Loads of hype for an action yarn. You can always find "wise men" who will opine about the serious ramifications of a piece of fiction. Yawn.
If I were promoting a book or a movie, I'd just love the start an "obsession" with it. Seems just like what has been done with the Da Vinci Code, hyping a work of fiction.
I read the book. Nice yarn, plenty of action, but not exactly the best book of the genre I've read. If you start believing it, the facts tend to fall a bit flat: a secet, powerful group that lasts for 2 millenia; a family bloodline that last for the same time; a conservative Catholic organization that also lasts for 2000 years trying to bury the "facts." Got any swampland for sale?
Loads of hype for an action yarn. You can always find "wise men" who will opine about the serious ramifications of a piece of fiction. Yawn.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Animal rights activists admit dug-up grave case - Yahoo! News
Animal rights activists admit dug-up grave case - Yahoo! News
Abuse, death threats, firebomb attacks and grave robbing and Reuters calls them "Animal Rights Activists." What a bunch of PC hooey. Why not call them what they are: terrorists, thugs, criminals.
Abuse, death threats, firebomb attacks and grave robbing and Reuters calls them "Animal Rights Activists." What a bunch of PC hooey. Why not call them what they are: terrorists, thugs, criminals.
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