A nice picture of a purple kangaroo
January 30th, 2007
A nice picture of a purple kangaroo, blue sky, nice clouds and the beach.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
20070130 The Blessing
The Blessing
January 30th, 2007
H/t: The Chairman
I just received this in an e-mail and it is way too funny to not post. Be prepared to chuckle. What a great way to begin the day.
As a young minister, I was asked by funeral director to hold a graveside service for a homeless man, with no family or friends.
The funeral was to be held at a cemetery way back in the country and this man would be the first to be laid there.
I was not familiar with the backwoods area.
I became lost and arrived an hour late.
I saw the backhoe &the crew who were eating lunch but the hearse was nowhere in sight.
I apologized to the workers for my tardiness & stepped to the side of the open grave, where I saw the vault lid already in place.
I assured the workers that I would not hold them up for long but this was the proper thing to do.
The workers gathered around, still eating their lunch. I poured out my heart & soul.
As I preached the workers began to say "Amen," "Praise the Lord," and "Glory," I preached & preached like I'd never preached before ... from Genesis all the way to Revelations.
I closed the lengthy service with a prayer & walked to my car.
As I was opening the door &taking off my coat, I overhead one of the workers saying to another, "I ain't never seen anything like that before, and I have been putting in septic tanks for twenty years."
20070130 Changes coming to WAMU
Changes coming to WAMU
http://www.wamu.org/programs/message.php
January 30th, 2007
Recently WETA announced that it was returning to an all classical music format. (Click here for more information…) This created some concern and interest as to whether or not there would be any changes in the programming at the radio station at American University – WAMU.
Yes, dear reader, be gentle - but I am addicted to “public radio.” Yes, it is quite liberal (make that profoundly liberal) – to a fault; but for a rabid news and information junkie like me, its, well - news and information.
To be certain, one must balance the information by switching the dial to WCBM and WBAL – and for me, to really mix it up; I like to listen to WYPR in Baltimore.
Grazing through WAMU’s website, I came across the following note:
A Message to Our Listeners
As you might imagine, we're receiving lots of questions right now from folks like you -- public radio listeners who are wondering what WAMU 88.5 will be changing, if anything, in light of current changes in the Washington, D.C., area radio landscape. I have some updates I'd like to share with you.
Downloadable Schedule
A downloadable (PDF, 62KB) version of our schedule is available.
Starting Saturday, Jan. 27, we'll begin airing A Prairie Home Companion from 6-8 p.m. Hot Jazz Saturday Night will follow from 8-11 p.m.
We're also making several changes to the Saturday schedule:
Weekend Edition Saturday moves to 8 a.m., and Car Talk will follow at 10 a.m.
Studio 360 moves to 1 p.m., followed by The Splendid Table at 2 p.m., Marketplace Money at 3 p.m., On the Media at 4 p.m., and Weekend All Things Considered at 5 p.m.
Weekdays beginning Monday, Jan. 29, we'll start the morning with The BBC World News Update at 5 a.m. Morning Edition now will run from 6-10 a.m. In the afternoons, the BBC Newshour will air at 4 p.m., followed by All Things Considered from 5-6:30 p.m., Marketplace at 6:30 p.m., and All Things Considered from 7-8 p.m.
Weekday evenings, Mondays-Thursdays, we'll air The World at 8 p.m., and On Point at 9 p.m. Friday evenings, you can still hear The DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta at 8 p.m., followed by the entire "Friday News Roundup" from The Diane Rehm Show, 9-11 p.m.
Moving into the wee hours, we're bringing Fair Game with Faith Salie to WAMU 88.5 at 1 a.m., followed by News and Notes at 2 a.m., and re-broadcasts from The Kojo Nnamdi Show and The Diane Rehm Show at 3 and 4 a.m.
Some of you may still have questions about different shows that you would like us to carry. We'll continue to evaluate our programming over the next few months, and as always, we'll release any information about additional changes as soon as we have them available.
I wish our colleagues at WETA-FM great success with their return to classical music. WAMU 88.5's focus will not change -- to be the public radio listener's source for news and information in the Washington, D.C., metro area, and to showcase the best of traditional American music.
Sincerely,
Caryn G. Mathes, WAMU 88.5 General Manager
http://www.wamu.org/programs/message.php
January 30th, 2007
Recently WETA announced that it was returning to an all classical music format. (Click here for more information…) This created some concern and interest as to whether or not there would be any changes in the programming at the radio station at American University – WAMU.
Yes, dear reader, be gentle - but I am addicted to “public radio.” Yes, it is quite liberal (make that profoundly liberal) – to a fault; but for a rabid news and information junkie like me, its, well - news and information.
To be certain, one must balance the information by switching the dial to WCBM and WBAL – and for me, to really mix it up; I like to listen to WYPR in Baltimore.
Grazing through WAMU’s website, I came across the following note:
A Message to Our Listeners
As you might imagine, we're receiving lots of questions right now from folks like you -- public radio listeners who are wondering what WAMU 88.5 will be changing, if anything, in light of current changes in the Washington, D.C., area radio landscape. I have some updates I'd like to share with you.
Downloadable Schedule
A downloadable (PDF, 62KB) version of our schedule is available.
Starting Saturday, Jan. 27, we'll begin airing A Prairie Home Companion from 6-8 p.m. Hot Jazz Saturday Night will follow from 8-11 p.m.
We're also making several changes to the Saturday schedule:
Weekend Edition Saturday moves to 8 a.m., and Car Talk will follow at 10 a.m.
Studio 360 moves to 1 p.m., followed by The Splendid Table at 2 p.m., Marketplace Money at 3 p.m., On the Media at 4 p.m., and Weekend All Things Considered at 5 p.m.
Weekdays beginning Monday, Jan. 29, we'll start the morning with The BBC World News Update at 5 a.m. Morning Edition now will run from 6-10 a.m. In the afternoons, the BBC Newshour will air at 4 p.m., followed by All Things Considered from 5-6:30 p.m., Marketplace at 6:30 p.m., and All Things Considered from 7-8 p.m.
Weekday evenings, Mondays-Thursdays, we'll air The World at 8 p.m., and On Point at 9 p.m. Friday evenings, you can still hear The DC Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta at 8 p.m., followed by the entire "Friday News Roundup" from The Diane Rehm Show, 9-11 p.m.
Moving into the wee hours, we're bringing Fair Game with Faith Salie to WAMU 88.5 at 1 a.m., followed by News and Notes at 2 a.m., and re-broadcasts from The Kojo Nnamdi Show and The Diane Rehm Show at 3 and 4 a.m.
Some of you may still have questions about different shows that you would like us to carry. We'll continue to evaluate our programming over the next few months, and as always, we'll release any information about additional changes as soon as we have them available.
I wish our colleagues at WETA-FM great success with their return to classical music. WAMU 88.5's focus will not change -- to be the public radio listener's source for news and information in the Washington, D.C., metro area, and to showcase the best of traditional American music.
Sincerely,
Caryn G. Mathes, WAMU 88.5 General Manager
20070130 January 2007 Maryland Governor O’Malley press releases
January 2007 Maryland Governor O’Malley press releases
Press Releases
January 30th, 2007
http://www.gov.state.md.us/press.html
O'Malley FY 2008 Budget Good for Maryland Agriculture
January 24 Statement by Governor Martin O'Malley
January 23 Governor O'Malley Nominates Secretaries For Maryland Higher Education Commission, DLLR
January 22 O'Malley Introduces 2007 Legislative Agenda
Governor O'Malley Chooses Secretary For Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
January 16 Governor-Elect O’Malley Nominates Secretaries For Planning, Natural Resources
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O'Malley FY 2008 Budget Good for Maryland Agriculture
Press Release - Office of the Governor
http://www.gov.state.md.us/pressreleases/070130.html
O'Malley FY 2008 Budget Good for
Triples Funding to MARBIDCO, Supports Cover Crop Programs
ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 30, 2007) – Governor Martin O'Malley today renewed his commitment to support Maryland farmers by tripling funding for Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) and supporting cover crop programs.
“As a state,
By tripling MARBIDCO funding to $3 million, O'Malley will support young farmers who are trying to buy or lease farmland, and start-up enterprises that need help with rural business financing. In addition, Governor O'Malley is committed to helping farmers statewide enhance their profitability by marketing
“My administration will support farmers by enhancing profitability, ensuring an adequate base of farmland, and marketing
Under the O'Malley-Brown administration, two initiatives will play a critical role in determining the future of
The Statewide Plan is a superb model for agricultural policy. Its main recommendations center on three areas:
Enhancing profitability;
Ensuring an adequate base of well-managed agricultural land; and
Advancing research, education, and the advocacy of agriculture.
The O'Malley-Brown administration will work to implement the thirty recommendations contained in the report, including an aggressive marketing plan to encourage Marylanders to buy local farm products.
Similarly, Governor O'Malley will seek to carry out the mandates of HB 2, one of the most far reaching and forward looking agricultural reform bills to pass the General Assembly in decades.
“Long before environmental stewardship was fashionable,
Farmers were
January 30, 2007
January 24 Statement by Governor Martin O'Malley
“Last night’s death at
“Children in state custody should be safe from harm, and last night’s death reminds us of the work that needs to be done to reform our Department of Juvenile Services.”
“My Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff visited Bowling Brook very early this morning, immediately after the incident was reported. They have directed DJS personnel and the
January 24, 2007
January 23 Governor O'Malley Nominates Secretaries For Maryland Higher Education Commission, DLLR
January 22 O'Malley Introduces 2007 Legislative Agenda
Governor O'Malley Chooses Secretary For Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
January 16 Governor-Elect O’Malley Nominates Secretaries For Planning, Natural Resources
20070129 Gaggle
Today's Gaggle: January 29, 2007
Posted by Gaggle on January 29, 2007 - 05:42.
Click here for instructions on running Gaggle daily on your own site. There's also an archive of previous toons available here.
Cartoons, Gaggle, Iraq War, Media Bias, Moonbat
Posted by Gaggle on January 29, 2007 - 05:42.
Click here for instructions on running Gaggle daily on your own site. There's also an archive of previous toons available here.
Cartoons, Gaggle, Iraq War, Media Bias, Moonbat
20070129 The Knack
“The Knack” humorously explains engineers but the lesson illustrated can also be interchanged with an explanation of artists and/or writers. It does not belong to me and I do not know whom to credit for this video (except, of course it is obviously a “Dilbert”…) – but I sure wish I did because it is just wonderful and I want to see more of this work. Please enjoy and be prepared to laugh.
If you are aware of where we can find more of this work – please share so that (1) we can give proper credit and (2) so we view more of them and laugh that much more… Thanks.
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20070129 The Knack
The Knack
January 29th, 2007
H/t: Analog
“The Knack” humorously explains engineers but the lesson illustrated can also be interchanged with an explanation of artists and/or writers. It does not belong to me and I do not know whom to credit for this video (except, of course it is obviously a “Dilbert”…) – but I sure wish I did because it is just wonderful and I want to see more of this work. Please enjoy and be prepared to laugh. www.kevindayhoff.net
If you are aware of where we can find more of this work – please share so that (1) we can give proper credit and (2) so we view more of them and laugh that much more… Thanks.
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January 29th, 2007
H/t: Analog
“The Knack” humorously explains engineers but the lesson illustrated can also be interchanged with an explanation of artists and/or writers. It does not belong to me and I do not know whom to credit for this video (except, of course it is obviously a “Dilbert”…) – but I sure wish I did because it is just wonderful and I want to see more of this work. Please enjoy and be prepared to laugh. www.kevindayhoff.net
If you are aware of where we can find more of this work – please share so that (1) we can give proper credit and (2) so we view more of them and laugh that much more… Thanks.
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20070129 CCBOC Agenda
The agenda for the
for the week of January 29, 2007
Board of
Julia W. Gouge, President
Dean L. Minnich, Vice President
Michael D. Zimmer, Secretary
410-386-2043; 1-888-302-8978
fax 410-386-2485; TT 410-848-9747
Agenda for the Week of January 29, 2007 ~ Revision 1
Please Note: This weekly agenda is subject to change. Please call 410-386-2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings will be in Room 300A, (Unless otherwise noted)
- Indicates Outside Activities
Monday – January 29, 2007
8:30 a.m. Tour of
Commissioner Zimmer
6:00 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candle Lighting Ceremony
Commissioner Zimmer
Tuesday – January 30, 2007
10:00 a.m. Open Session
Public Hearing ~ Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan Update
Department of Public Works ~ Mr. J. Michael Evans
10:15 a.m. Discussion and Decision on Rezoning No. 210 for
Location of Property is
Department of the
Department of Planning ~ Mr. Steve Horn
Request Approval to Proceed for Public Hearing
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant ~ (CDBG)
Review of Grant Activities & Progress for Safe Haven Expansion &
Department of Citizen Services ~ Mrs. Jolene Sullivan
Department of Management & Budget ~ Mr. Ted Zaleski
Briefing on My Medicare Matters Grant
Department of Citizen Services ~ Ms. Jolene Sullivan
Department of Management and Budget ~ Mr. Ted Zaleski
Tuesday – January 30, 2007 ~ Continued
Present Results of Recreation and Parks Customer Service Survey
Department of Recreation and Parks ~ Mr. Jeff Degitz
Approval of Rural Legacy Applications for FY07-FY08 for
Department of Planning ~ Mr. Steve Horn
Department of Citizen Services ~ Ms. Jolene Sullivan
Chief of Staff Time
Chief of Staff, Mr. Steve Powell
Wednesday – January 31, 2007
8:00 a.m. Tour of Carroll County Public Schools
Commissioner Zimmer
10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Gouge
Thursday – February 1, 2007
10:00 a.m. Board of
County Office Building ~ Room 300A
Commissioners Gouge, Minnich, & Zimmer
1:30 p.m. Open Session
Presentation of Legislative Audit
Board of Education ~ Dr. Charles Ecker
Board of Education Enrollment Projections
Board of Education ~ Dr. Charles Ecker
Chief of Staff Time
Chief of Staff ~ Mr. Steve Powell
Friday – February 2, 2007
10:30 a.m. Visiting Carroll
Commissioner Zimmer
6:30 pm. Church of the Open Door’s 24th Annual Sweetheart Banquet
Martin’s
Commissioner Zimmer
Saturday – February 3, 2007
9:00 a.m. Water
Commissioner’s Gouge, Minnich and Zimmer
Sunday – February 4, 2007
8:05 a.m. “The Commissioners’ Report” – WTTR
Commissioner Zimmer
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Ms. Jolene Sullivan, the Carroll County Government Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator, at 410-386-3600/1-888-302-8978 or TTY No. 410-848-9747. The mailing address is
Posted: 07/07/06
01/29/07 ~ dms
20070129 Hillary Clinton Walking Eagle
Hillary Clinton Walking Eagle
January 29th, 2007
UPDATE: 20070212 Snopes says Clinton Walking Eagle Story is False
Go here for additional information.
Or go straight to the Snopes post here:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/kerry/eagle.asp
H/t: Grammy
The story below was pasted from an e-mail. I have not a clue as to whether or not the story is true – or not true.
However it is illustrative of my view that Senator Hillary Clinton will say whatever it takes to win the presidency…
If anyone has a source as to whether or not the story is true, please pass that information along. Thanks.
Two weeks ago in up state
invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation.
She spoke for almost an hour on her future plans for increasing every Native American's present standard of living, should she one day become the first female President.
She referred to her career as a New York Senator, how she had signed "YES" for every Indian issue that came to her desk for approval. Although the Senator was vague on the details of her plan, she seemed most enthusiastic about her future ideas for helping her "red sisters and brothers."
At the conclusion of her speech, the Tribes presented the Senator with a plaque inscribed with her new Indian name - Walking Eagle.
The proud Senator then departed in her motorcade, waving to the crowds. A news reporter later inquired of the group of chiefs of how they had come to select the new name given to the Senator.
They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a bird so full of (crap) it can no longer fly.
Hillary Clinton Watch, Presidential election 2008
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20070129 Hillary Clinton Walking Eagle
Hillary Clinton - Walking Eagle
January 29th, 2007
UPDATE: 20070212 Snopes says Clinton Walking Eagle Story is False
Go here for additional information.
Or go straight to the Snopes post here:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/kerry/eagle.asp
Go here for additional information.
Or go straight to the Snopes post here:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/kerry/eagle.asp
H/t: Grammy
The story below was pasted from an e-mail. I have not a clue as to whether or not the story is true – or not true.
However it is illustrative of my view that Senator Hillary Clinton will say whatever it takes to win the presidency…
If anyone has a source as to whether or not the story is true, please pass that information along. Thanks.
Two weeks ago in up state
invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation.
She spoke for almost an hour on her future plans for increasing every Native American's present standard of living, should she one day become the first female President.
She referred to her career as a New York Senator, how she had signed "YES" for every Indian issue that came to her desk for approval. Although the Senator was vague on the details of her plan, she seemed most enthusiastic about her future ideas for helping her "red sisters and brothers."
At the conclusion of her speech, the Tribes presented the Senator with a plaque inscribed with her new Indian name - Walking Eagle.
The proud Senator then departed in her motorcade, waving to the crowds. A news reporter later inquired of the group of chiefs of how they had come to select the new name given to the Senator.
They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a bird so full of (crap) it can no longer fly.
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20070129 Little Green Footballs has video of last weekends’ protests
Little Green Footballs has video of last weekends’ protests
January 29th, 2007
Little Green Footballs has video of last week’s anti-war - - impeach President George W. Bush festivities in
Click here to watch the video.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Is this a great country or what?
Here’s a selection of rough clips from today’s tantrum at the National Mall, featuring “progressive” celebrities such as CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin and her troupe of harpies, a British Stop-The-War moonbat who advocates impeaching America’s president, a cheer from the crowd at the mention of American Taliban traitor John Walker Lindh, Sean Penn, Jane Fonda (you didn’t want to hear her talk, did you?), Tim Robbins (chewing up the scenery like a silky poodle on crack), a rapper named “Bedouin” who assures us that “Islam means peace,” and the new anti-war slogan that sums up the whole thing so beautifully, “Just Poop.”
Or you can find the video here on YouTube.
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Monday, January 29, 2007
20070129 Barbaro euthanized after lengthy battle
Barbaro euthanized after lengthy battle
January 29th, 2007
MSNBC is carrying an Associated Press story that “
'It was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain,' co-owner says
BREAKING NEWS
The Associated Press
Updated: 1:11 p.m. ET Jan 29, 2007
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16846723/
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year’s Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.
“We just reached a point where it was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain,” co-owner Roy Jackson said. “It was the right decision, it was the right thing to do. We said all along if there was a situation where it would become more difficult for him then it would be time.”
A series of ailments, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent abscess in the right rear hoof, proved too much for the gallant colt.
Barbaro battled in his ICU stall for eight months. The 4-year-old colt underwent several procedures and was fitted with fiberglass casts. He spent time in a sling to ease pressure on his legs, had pins inserted and was fitted at the end with an external brace. These were all extraordinary measures for a horse with such injuries.
Read the rest of the story here.
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20070129 MBIA announces settlement
Bond Insurer MBIA announces settlement
January 29th, 2007
MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI,) is a financial services company that was founded in 1973, and is considered to be the world’s largest bond insurer. The New York based company provides insurance for municipal bonds and mortgage-based securities.
MBIA has announced a $75 million settlement with the SEC, the New York Attorney General and the New York Insurance Department.
MBIA Inc. (ticker: MBI, exchange:
ARMONK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2007--MBIA Inc. (NYSE: MBI) and MBIA Insurance Corporation announced today that they have concluded civil settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York State Attorney General's Office (NYAG), and the New York State Insurance Department (NYSID) with respect to transactions entered into by MBIA in 1998 following defaults on insured bonds issued by the Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation (AHERF).
Gary C. Dunton, MBIA chief executive officer, said, "We are pleased that the AHERF-related investigations are finally behind us. MBIA cooperated fully with the regulators to resolve these matters, and we are grateful for the strong support of our employees, clients, shareholders and investors in MBIA-insured bonds during the long period while the investigations were being resolved. We are committed to earning their loyalty every day through our tradition of high integrity and excellent customer service as befits an industry leader."
The terms of the settlements, under which MBIA neither admits nor denies wrongdoing, include:
· A restatement, which was completed and reported in MBIA's third quarter 2005 earnings release, of MBIA's GAAP and statutory financial results for 1998 and subsequent years related to the agreements with AXA Re Finance S.A. (AXA Re) and Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellshaft (Munich Re);
· Payment of penalties and disgorgement totaling $75 million, of which $60 million will be distributed to MBIA shareholders pursuant to the Fair Fund provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and $15 million will be paid to the State of
· MBIA's consent to a cease and desist order with respect to future violations of securities laws;
· A report by MBIA's independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to MBIA's board of directors, the SEC staff, the NYAG and the NYSID concerning MBIA's accounting for and disclosure of advisory fees and the assets of certain conduits; and
· Retention of an Independent Consultant (IC) to review and report to the SEC, the NYAG and the NYSID on the evaluation previously undertaken at the direction of the Audit Committee of MBIA's board of directors by Promontory Financial Group LLC of MBIA's controls, policies and procedures with respect to compliance, internal audit, governance, risk management and records management, the Company's implementation of Promontory's recommendations; MBIA's accounting for and disclosure of its investment in Capital Asset Holdings GP, Inc. (Capital Asset); and MBIA's accounting for and disclosure of its exposure to the US Airways 1998-1 Repackaging Trust and any other transaction in which MBIA paid or acquired all or substantially all of an issue of insured securities other than as a result of claim under the related policy.
The settlements have brought the AHERF-related investigations against the Company to a close.
PwC completed and submitted to the SEC, the NYAG and the NYSID its report with respect to advisory fees and conduits. The report was reviewed by the regulatory agencies and has now been submitted in its final form. The Company does not anticipate further regulatory action with respect to the matters covered by the report.
The Independent Consultant began work in the summer of 2006 and is currently reviewing the matters described above. MBIA does not anticipate any further enforcement action against the Company with respect to any of the matters being reviewed by the Independent Consultant or with respect to any of the other matters that were under investigation. The Independent Consultant's work is ongoing, however, and the outcome and completion of the IC's work cannot be predicted. The Company is committed to a process for the review and implementation of the Independent Consultant's conclusions and recommendations.
MBIA made its original investment in Capital Asset in 1996 and increased that investment in December 1998, when it acquired the founder's interest in Capital Asset and became majority owner. It issued financial guarantee policies on three securitizations of Capital Asset tax liens in 1997, 1998 and 1999. All of the financial guarantee policies have been extinguished.
In 1998, MBIA insured Series A Notes issued by the
MBIA Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading financial guarantor and provider of specialized financial services. MBIA's innovative and cost-effective products and services meet the credit enhancement, financial and investment needs of its public and private sector clients, domestically and internationally. MBIA Inc.'s principal operating subsidiary, MBIA Insurance Corporation, has a financial strength rating of Triple-A from Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, Fitch Ratings, and Rating and Investment Information, Inc. MBIA has offices in London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Sydney and Tokyo. Please visit MBIA's Web site at http://www.mbia.com.
CONTACT: MBIA Inc. Michael C. Ballinger, 914-765-3893 SOURCE: MBIA Inc.
20070129 Level 5 Armor on Hummers headed for Iraq
Level 5 Armor on Hummers headed for
January 29th, 2007
As far back as May 3rd, 2005, (see pasted below) there were reports that the Hummers were headed to
Now “word is” that Level 5 armor on Hummers are being installed and headed for
The Strategy Page has some background from almost two years ago.:
Armored Hummers Become Permanent
by James Dunnigan May 3, 2005
The
While armored hummers have been very useful in the low level combat encountered in
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20070128 Deborah Orin-Eilbeck Dies of cancer at age 59
Deborah Orin-Eilbeck Dies of cancer
January 28th, 2007
Photograph from the New York Post article.
Many of us were surprised to read this evening that the New York Post's
Many of us (read: I was certainly not aware) that she was sick.
Just recently as last November 20th, 2006, she was still annoying the left with her straightforward and no-frills approach to writing. The “Democratic Underground” gave her a mention in number 5 of their “The Top 10 Conservative Idiots” post.
Whatever.
“Editor and Publisher” has a post about her here.
The New York Post’s Cynthia R. Fagen writes about her here.
President and Mrs. Bush (are) Saddened by Death of Deborah Orin-Eilbeck:
Laura and I were saddened to learn of the death of Deborah Orin-Eilbeck. Deb had a distinguished, decades-long career as a journalist, covering every Presidential campaign since 1980 and joining the
Laura and I send our condolences to Deb's husband Neville Eilbeck, and to her family, friends, and colleagues. She will be missed by all of us at the White House who cared deeply for her.
Her death is quite a loss to the journalism community. She was part of what was right about a mainstream media that continues to be lost in their role as P. R. machine for the left.
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