Last shuttle launch scheduled for July 8
Last shuttle launch scheduled for July 8.
Category: Points of Information
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Harry Reid says it would be “Foolish” for the Democrats to offer budget plan
The court jester speaks: Harry Reid said Thursday it would be “foolish” for the Democrats to offer their own budget plan.
Family Facing $4 Million in Fines for Selling Bunnies
A family in Missouri faces a federal fine of over $90,000 for simply selling bunny-rabbits.
“She said, ‘Well, Mr. Dollarhite, I’ve got the report on my desk, and I’m just gonna tell you that, once I review it, it’s our intent to prosecute you to the maximum that we can’ and that ‘we will make an example out of you.” When John once again tried to determine which law he and his wife had violated, he said the USDA lady replied, “We’ll forward you everything.”
“Ma’am, what law have we broken,” John said.
“Well, you sold more than $500 worth of rabbits in one calendar year,” she replied, according to John.
Thugs.
Dear Congress: Your credit application has been turned down
Dear Congress: Your credit application has been turned down.
You may also wish to contact a consumer credit counseling agency. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling can help you locate a reputable counseling agency in your area. You may also wish to visit the NFCC’s website for helpful tips on such subjects as
•drawing up a budget
•living within your means
•saving during tough economic times
•steps to take when your finances get out of control
Climate cleansing: Google to censor skeptics?
From JunkScience: Google to censor climate skeptics?
Shell gas plant to be biggest floating object ever
Liquified gas plant to be the biggest floating object ever built.
AARP the latest to receive Obamacare break
Finding out what’s in it: AARP, which campaigned for Obamacare, is getting an Obamacare exemption from the Obama administration.
Recent college grads sour on Obama, surveys say
A sea-change? Two new surveys find that recent college graduates have soured on Obama.
Reid rejects Boehner proposal for $2 trillion in spending cuts
On Thursday Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) rejected House Speaker John Boehner’s call for “trillions” in spending cuts.
Once again, I must note that while we can be rightly skeptical of the Republicans expressed desire to cut the budget, we can have no doubt that the Democrats are against it entirely, and will resist spending cuts on all fronts.
Love and hate in Florida
The unintended irony here is priceless: “you are all mean, evil and selfish. i wish you all bad luck.”
The next Moon probe
The next Moon mission, launching this summer.