Recession Finds Even Those With Jobs Losing Pay

In cubicles, factories and stores these days, anxious workers are trying to ease each other's economic fears with something akin to, "Well, at least we still have a job." Yet for many, that's becoming small comfort as more employers cut hours or hire only part-timers. People paid on commission, meanwhile, are suffering as sales dry up [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 22:47:56

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March 8, 2009: Author Mark J. Ferrari Drops By

I received Mark’s answers today and, in reading them over, all that came to mind was “Wow!”.  If I knew nothing about the book, I’d pick it up simply on the basis of this terrific Q&A.  Enjoy - and check out the mailbag once you’re done.  Oh, and finish up this month’s final book, Dogs by Nancy Kress.  Discussion on that one starts tomorrow [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:33:00

Talk About The Charity Singles Club

# Snow is falling / all around us / children playing / having fun / it’s the season / love and understanding / Happy Red Nose Day everyone / (on Friday) Ah, what’s not to love about Comic Relief ? They do brilliant work, have saved countless millions of lives and has been a key fundraising organisation since it was first launched onto the [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:00:43

Watching Watchmen.

Hurm. I feel as though I’m stepping on SEK’s subject here.   But I saw Watchmen last night, and.. it left me rather unaffected.  This came as something of a surprise to me, as I am usually fairly easy to satisfy when it comes to action films.  Flip a truck, jump Galactica into atmosphere, fight Agent Smith and say “ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 20:48:49

3WC

Watchers of Watchmen complaining about Dr. Manhattan’s big blue penis: Blue balls ignored. Statins such as Zocor may reduce sexual pleasure along with cholesterol: I’m so screwed. Kathie Lee Gifford sleeps in the buff: Entire nation yawns. Some 75 iPhone apps simulate flatulence: Steve Jobs aghast [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 23:14:40

Junk Analysis of Higher Ed by the NY Times

The most popular interview on my YouTube channel is Play PhD Casino! with Monica Jacobe Saturday’s report on academic employment by the New York Times hangs on the peg of a fact: in many fields, tenure track hiring will be down this year. Accompanying the story by culture reporter Patricia Cohen is a photograph of a forlorn-looking [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:26:16

2 Year Old, Model Session

I had a fun time with this little guy. Just take a look at that beautiful smile.  He needed some portraits for his model portfolio.  He rather liked my wooden truck  that I brought along and lucky for him there was lots of mud around for him to push it through! Despite all the dirt and puddles he kept his very smart outfit very [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:25:54

America’s Manliest Cities

In a study that has Metrosexuals all atwitter, a study has been made of the fifty largest metropolitan areas, according to the census bureau, to see which are the most “manly”. Each metro area received a manliness rating between 0 and 100 based on how well it performed in each of the study’s manly categories. Factors used to determine [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 21:12:28

Tsvangirai crash could end Zimbabwe power-sharing deal

THE tragic accident which took the life of Susan Tsvangirai and injured Zimbabwe’s recently sworn in Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, ... : “A haulage truck encroached into the lane of the Prime Minister’s car, resulting in a side-swipe ... There is heavy irony in the crash as it has since emerged that the truck was hauling aid for Britain [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 12:30:46

Right now

There is a birthday party for a 1 year old going on next door, complete with blaring Latino ballads alternated with reggaton; a Muslim service going on across the street celebrating the birthday of the prophet Muhammad; and an ice-cream truck parked out front, blasting “the Farmer in the Dell” while the driver sells drugs [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 23:39:28

Letter to My Niece

Most of my Missouri relatives are registered Republicans, but I have a Show Me niece who is more Republican than most: ... , but so does every redneck cracker at every truck stop and quickie oil change place in the country ... .  Jimmy Bob’s got balls, and Truck Nutz™ too! Is Rush fearless because he says what he thinks [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:50:38

A Room With a View in Toronto

TORONTO – I am sitting at the desk of my room at the Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown when I realize that I should be standing. I think.Outside my window, “O Canada” is playing. Two teams of baseball players are arranged on the baselines, honoring the Canadian flag. I am not in the stands, so I do not count toward the attendance figure [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 05:29:07

Demand for Used Trucks and SUV’s is increasing

Last summer’s star car, the fuel-sipping, ever-green Toyota Prius, lingers now on dealer lots. Six months ago, buyers lined up five deep for the first Prius off a transporter truck ... they can go back to a truck or SUV, they will.” “For a while, anything small with a four-cylinder engine would [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:46:18

A beautiful Saturday...

SO the first leg of the triple crown was this Saturday (5K = 3.1 miles).  We had decided just to get up early and drive in from Lexington the morning of the race. Plus, we were busy doing things (laundry, etc) late Friday night.  We left Lex around 5:30am to head to Lou. (!!).  GT and the dogs came to cheer me on too [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 23:39:32

The Beginning of the End for Fairfax?

Alright, today's Washington Post article on Fairfax County government cutbacks doesn't exactly outline a doomsday scenario ... and performing the truck inspections the state is obligated to do, will be cutting back police units who look out for truck violations -- among other services. The Post reports: The truck inspection [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 18:22:58

Breathe Deeply, While You Still Can

The earth is showing the strain from combat between carbon emissions and the atmosphere that supports life ... ago , buyers lined up five deep for the first Prius off a transporter truck. Now, with gas prices ... hits the panic button when gas goes to $4 a gallon. But the first time they can go back to a truck [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:50:00

Hand Me That Chainsaw!

-by NOAH Where have you gone Lizzie Borden. Our nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you, Sure, Miss Lizzie only had an ax and only went after mum and dad, but these are modern times. Today, she’d go high tech. Chainsaw, baby. Let it rip! So, why am I channeling, figuratively, Lizzie today, you ask? [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 21:00:00

need 4x4 help please....

i bought my 99 f250 not too long ago and it pretty much makes it through except the 4x4 doesnt work and every time i get stuck i start to look and check it out and end up giving up but now i got stuck again in a stupid spot for an hour which wouldnt have happend if it just worked anyway heres my problem..... no 4x4 *with the truck running [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:17:27

40' Semi Truck Drives Off Side of Freeway Overpass

Be careful where you park your Volvo in Los Angeles | Photo: John Wayne Maioriello/LAist While most of you were leaving the bars, or drifting into a deep sleep, some poor soul crashed his 18-wheeler down from the freeway fatally ejecting 1 person from the cab of the truck, and smashing at least two cars into smithereens [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 11:22:08

One burnt to death in bus-truck collision in Delhi (Lead)

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A man was killed and 21 people suffered injuries Sunday when a speeding Blueline bus caught fire after a head-on collision ... with a loaded dumper-truck in the heart of the capital, the police said. The Blueline bus, operating on route number 502 between Old Delhi Railway Station and Mehrauli, collided with ... [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:37:13

One burnt to death in bus-truck collision in Delhi (Lead)

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A man was killed and 21 people suffered injuries Sunday when a speeding Blueline bus caught fire after a head-on collision ... with a loaded dumper-truck in the heart of the capital, the police said. The Blueline bus, operating on route number 502 between Old Delhi Railway Station and Mehrauli, collided with ... [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 15:36:39

Britain believes Tsvangirai crash an accident

London, March 8 (DPA) The British government said late Saturday it believed the car crash that injured Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and killed his wife Susan was indeed an accident and not a politically motivated attack as some have alleged. The truck that collided with Tsvangirai’s car belonged to a British-American [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 22:31:04

A Drip in Time

I apparently have two items in the natural world that plague me. One keeps me from ever deciding to go on a cruise; the other keeps me from going barefoot. I bet you can guess them both. Go on, try. Item 1 is water. I have never in my whole life lived ANYwhere that didn’t have hugely damaging leaks [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:06:46

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Loolar McQueen, Darth N8er, Kwakamacca & NCC-2000

For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) SIGNIN NAME?BIO?WHEN DID YOU START?WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT?HOW LONG BEFORE YOU HAD CAR #2?WHEN DID YOU DECIDE/REALIZE YOU NEEDED MORE THAN ONE? [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 01:17:42

Esther Dyson: Flight School: The Lord will provide

Well, I still need to write the rest of the story of my days in the woods, but everything has been so busy lately ... by in a pickup truck and offers to take the old man to safety, but he demurs. "I have faith in the Lord," he says ... . "A helicopter? I sent a pickup truck. I sent two guys in a rowboat...." The Lord provided well [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 05:55:52

The 5 Browns

Last night we saw The 5 Browns in concert at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael.  The tickets were my Christmas present to Colin, and I’m so glad he decided to take me with him! :-)  Thanks to Sonja and Dick for babysitting all three of our kids while we enjoyed the evening on our own [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 01:39:33

A Walk In The Clouds

We had a heatwave this past week, with Thursday and Friday being unbearably hot.  So we were obviously quite pleased when a breeze came up on Saturday afternoon and started cooling us down.  We threw open all doors and windows and breathed in the fresh cool air [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 21:14:28

Truth Truck Campaigns in London!

This week saw the British National Party’s famous Truth Truck advertising lorry campaigning hard in London and attracting much attention. Truth Truck campaigner Paul Golding was joined by London Regional Organiser Bob Bailey on the day-long action-packed campaign trail. The Truth Truck created quite a stir as it campaigned around [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 19:04:23

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Date: 2009-03-09 00:58:05

COIN, Accidents and the Rumor Factory

By Steve Hynd Ouch, this could hardly have come at a more unfortunate time. It's been confirmed by both US officials and local media reports that the truck which swerved ... contract to USAID. "The truck, which had a USAID insignia on it, was purchased by US government funds [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 21:00:29

Click Here: Dodge Ram Logo 11"x19" Easy Fit Mud Guards - Set of 2: Automotive

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Date: 2009-03-09 01:08:05

17-year-old girl found safe after kidnapping

A 17-year-old girl is home safe after police say she was kidnapped at gunpoint by her stepfather at a Fergus Falls shopping mall. An Amber Alert was issued late Saturday night for Amy Henning. But police found Henning after she drove the truck she was kidnapped in to a gas station and called 911 shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday. [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 21:35:41

End game in Iraq? Not yet

As he returned to base here after a day patrolling a place once called  the Triangle  of Death, Captain Landgrove Smith of the 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment summarized the war in  Iraq  in a way that would have once been unthinkable.   “We’re in the endgame now,” he said [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 01:12:21

Family Streak: Kurt Busch Dominates Kobalt Tools 500 In Atlanta

It's been the one they call "The Shrub" that has been proving himself to be the dominant force at NASCAR's highest levels since the start of the season at Daytona. But Sunday it was big brother showing that he can still take over an event [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 22:23:32

Louise McCready: Expat Robert Camuto On His Oenophilic Excursions In France

Robert Camuto , recently published Corkscrewed , a collection of profiles on French winemakers he's met during the past seven years he's been living in France. During his U.S. book tour, I caught up with Camuto—over coffee—to discuss biodynamic wines, Robert Parker, and wine as food [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 22:45:24

NIAGARA FALLS CITY EMPLOYEE PUTS “WHITES ONLY” SIGN ON DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE

from the BUFFALO NEWS: 02/28/09 06:50 AM NIAGARA FALLS COURT Probation imposed for racist sign On buffalonews.com By Nancy A. Fischer NEWS NIAGARA BUREAU NIAGARA FALLS — A truck driver for the city Public Works and Parks Department told a judge Friday that putting up a racially motivated “whites only” sign [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 18:45:59

The problem with sunscreens

The Sun, she is bothersome. We know this. Living in South Africa where it often shines and children love to play outside, ... has not yet been established. In the meantime, I don’t know what to do. Buy truck loads of video games, let [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 21:09:54

Thai bus accident claims ten en route to wedding party

Bangkok - A six-wheel modified truck packed with passengers heading for a wedding party plunged into a construction hole early Sunday, killing at least ten people and injuring 25 others. The truck, transporting friends and relatives of the bridegroom... [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 09:23:55

The Most Reliable Motor Vehicle I Know Of: 1988 Toyota Pickup [Down On The Street]

Just as we make jokes about unreliable cars, we make jokes about the Toyota pickup's reliability ... significant mechanical problem. Today I am going to honor this little truck (which I've ... your sister to marry a Toyota truck owner) by posing it at the former Alameda Naval Air Station [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 17:00:00

Here’s Your Chance to Win a Chevy Truck

      If you are a member of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance ( USA) , you may be able to head off to your favorite hunting land or fishing spot this summer in a brand-new 2009 Chevy Silverado. The Chevy truck will go to the winner of a drawing on or about July [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 14:00:23

Tsvangirai Hurt in Crash, Leaves Zimbabwe

‘ Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s prime minister, has left hospital after treatment for head and neck injuries he sustained in a car crash that killed ... as saying the truck belonged to a contractor working for the US and British governments. The truck, which [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 20:56:43

Cloud computing’s bad week in Phoenix

This week was a notably abysmal week for the cloud computing initiative in Phoenix. Actually the whole month of February and March seem to be just plain bad. Let me explain. Back in late November, following the Microsoft Professional Developer Conference (PDC) [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:26:08

Old Trailers Rot Slowly Where A-6s Once Taxied [Down On The Street Bonus Edition]

Some of you noticed the old trailers in the background of the photos of the DOTS '88 Toyota pickup , and I anticipated that you'd want to see more of them when I shot the truck! Much of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, once home to the USS Enterprise , USS Carl Vinson , and tens [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:00:00

Seven Amish Buggies and One Dead Pig

As the hubby and I drove back out of the Allegheny National Forest today, heading back into civilization, we decided to veer off course slightly.   Just after a wonderful breakfast, we broke free from Garmin-led instructions and headed into Amish country [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 18:44:39

Sun down

I guess Rebekah Wade, editor of the London Sun, didn’t keep the chips and dip coming.Ordinarily, I pass on joking about a marriage ... your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.”That was Thursday.On Friday, the Sun’ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 18:18:41

Time to send off a load of Gold and Silver to Midwest Refineries

I went through my pirate chest today and culled all of the gold and silver that I didn't want to keep for personal use and piled it up to see what it ... . (don't ask - don't tell but if I know Mikey they fell off the back of a truck because retail [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 00:20:44

Top 5 Cars From the Geneva Show

The ERA supercar from the I-DE-A Institute in Turin, Italy.Contributors Jerry Garrett and Nick Kurczewski each list their five favorite cars from the Geneva auto show.Jerry Garrett’s picks:1. Infiniti Essence. The Essence design study was just gorgeous — too bad they won’t build it [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 12:30:23

IL: another murder suspect cites 'gay panic' defense

In Bloomingdale, IL, suspect in a first-degree murder where the gay victim was beaten with an automobile shop tool until the assailant's arm was ... an altercation at High Tech Auto & Truck Repair at 250 S. Gary Ave. in Bloomingdale, according to DuPage [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 15:00:00

Nokey - Invincible (Video)Add comments

Here’s some new Nokey with the latest music vid. for his track “Invincible.”  You can peep the download below if yah dig.  Nokey’s “North Pole ( ... Like Us / Feeling Myself Music Video Truck North - Norf At Work / ‘09 Mentality / D.Y.B. (Freestyle [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 21:54:19

Mind Your Manners

T he proposal for the ‘restoration of the Golden Mile’ has been around for a while now. The proposal to clear out the pedestrian area and construct a two-way bus-only road may mark the end of Manners Mall as we know it. The Wellington City Council (WCC) [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 20:03:55

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