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Date: July 5th, 2009

Biden says Obama administration “misread the economy.”

5 July, 2009 (11:23) | Economy, Politics | By: ricjames

Actually, he said, “The truth is, we and everyone else misread the economy.” Oh, no we didn’t. There were plenty of people telling the President and VP Biden that the “recovery plan”, as he’s now calling it, was the wrong move and would not do what was promised in this economy. That’s why Republicans voted [...]

Fastest way to make sure I don’t ever support your cause: have your telemarketers call me on a Sunday morning.

5 July, 2009 (10:49) | Human Interest | By: ricjames

It’s 10:45 am on a Sunday and I’m getting telemarketing calls for yet another charity. I really hate telemarketing calls to begin with but on a Sunday morning? Congrats! You’ve just guaranteed I won’t send a dime or spend a minute on your behalf. Be smart with your contractors and tell them to avoid Sunday [...]

Kids say the darndest things

5 July, 2009 (10:36) | Entertainment, Human Interest, Science, Technology | By: ricjames

You can tell your family consists of real fans of MythBusters when your 7-year-old daughter warns you she’s popping one of her old balloons by yelling, “Fire in the hole!”

Former Mayor Marion Barry arrested for stalking

5 July, 2009 (07:54) | Crime & Punishment, Politics | By: ricjames

Stay classy, Barry: Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C. Council member, was arrested Saturday in Washington after a woman flagged down an officer and complained that Barry was stalking her. Barry was charged with misdemeanor [...]