| A Different Perspective
Yogi Bear stood at the entrance to Jellystone National Park. He scouted unattended picnic baskets while awaiting Boo Boo Bears arrival home on the school bus. Yogi and Boo Boo were co-owners of a playoff fantasy team. As Yogi considered himself smarter than the average bear, he figured his team had a decided advantage, but he needed Boo Boos help in researching and deciphering the most recent data before submitting teams for the next round of games. So he waited anxiously and kept a look out for Ranger Smith. The school bus screeched to a halt at the entrance and Boo Boo climbed down the steps, dragging his back pack behind him. The bus roared off in a cloud of dust and rubble. Hey, Boo Boo! Were still in first place in our fantasy league. Lets go look at the stats and make our picks. I dont want to play anymore, Yogi.
A Year In Tara
The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) 2002 Act allowed Gardai and contractors sweeping powers in relation to protest (including impounding of vehicles). **and the SIB finished the thing off , by allowing for a re-structuring of the Irish courts and Planning System which reduces citizen say and ameliorates the crony developer role. It could be called a charter for corruption. Tara was left unprotected by Irish law and the Protestors faced into criminalisation and violence for highlighting the abuse of office by the named TD's. The 11 protestors are facing court again on January the 21st 2008 and the usual support is welcomed. John Gormley took up the revolving Environment Chair and will probably work hard with Roche on Lisbon as well. He has refused to meet with the protestors nor to listen to the EU who have accused the Irish of Breach- his response:- "My Hands are tied".
Rangers Notebook: The Ian Kinsler Show
The Rangers probably didn't want to go above $20 million. The Kinsler camp probably wanted a guarantee closer to the $27 million that Brandon Phillips got from Cincinnati for four years. In the end, though, they reached a compromise that represents neither a "win" for Daniels/Levine or for Franklin. What it does represent is a win for Kinsler and for partnership. Being willing to work as a legitimate partner will help the Rangers in negotiations with free agents more than any recruiting pitches or video presentations. And for Ian, the degree of financial security offered to his family by that freshly minted contract extension appears to be just right: "I was not trying to set the bar and make the most money for a second baseman. I'm just here to play the game and be treated fairly.
Southwest Airlines, Chase Co-Sponsor Lenny Kravitz "Love Revolution ...
Lenny Kravitz fans will be flying high this winter as Southwest Airlines and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], co-sponsor acclaimed musical artist Lenny Kravitzs upcoming "Love Revolution Tour" As the official financial institution and airline sponsors of the tour, Southwest Airlines and Chase will offer Rapid Rewards Visa Signature cardmembers and Lenny Kravitz fans a chance to win special give-aways and experiences, such as free flights, access to cardmember-only lounges at some concert venues and even a chance for private meet-and-greet opportunities with Lenny Kravitz. As co-sponsors of the Lenny Kravitz "Love Revolution Tour" Southwest Airlines and Chase will offer a select number of tickets for the Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco concerts especially for Southwest Rapid Rewards Visa cardmembers.
Obama planning Thursday appearance at Tulane
In the run-up to Louisiana's presidential primary Saturday, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is expected to make a campaign swing through New Orleans on Thursday. With Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. still battling it out for the nomination, Louisiana's primary - along with a dozen other states in the next three weeks - suddenly has taken on new importance. Obama last week launched a statewide ad blitz in the Louisiana, a state Clinton appears to have all-but conceded. While she has raised more money in Louisiana than all other candidates, including Republicans, she has little campaign organization to speak of. Obama has shown unexpected strength in the South. He won the South Carolina primary by a wide margin and also prevailed in Georgia and Alabama in primaries yesterday.
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