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Overregulation of Foods

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:47:40 PST

Overregulation on issues such as these, especially when the language of the laws enacted are extremely vague, are dangerous to both consumers and the healthy diversity in farming practices. If you will recall, it is commercial feed (prepared with animal offal, often of the same kind of animal that is fed the stuff!) which spread the virus for bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE/Mad Cow).

US Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Improving

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:15:19 PST

The following is based on a recent GAO report submitted to the US Congress.

More Money, Less Knowledge

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:09:39 PST

This year, the economy promises to make Independence Day less explosive than usual.

Taxes and Property Rights

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:02:31 PST

Within the foothills of Western Maine, an issue concerning taxes and property rights is brewing. Disgusted with rising taxes, one landowner, hoping to have his voice heard, closed access to a part of his property, which, until then, was used by snowmobilers and ATVers as ITS 82 and a piece of the trail network between Carthage and Dixfield.

Ahmadinejad Reelected

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:57 PST

Mr. Ahmadinejad thanks all the minority of voters for electing him...

Down the Road a Piece: Spiders -- Tiny House Guests, Till They Have Babies

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:43 PST

As has happened before, I've asked Ken Anderson, the editor of Magic City News if I could use in "Down the Road a Piece" a really interesting piece he e-mailed me. He has agreed for me to share with you this buggy tale of a mother and her many, many -- even more than that -- kiddos...a tale which makes me wonder when being kind is being too kind, or unkind to we who are being kind. But give Ken credit for trying to be kind to his tenants, who failed to reciprocate... not because they were being mean, but just doing what came naturally.

Keep Your Health Care Option

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:09:02 PST

I have friends in Canada who are still waiting for their medical help. They have been put on lists. They have to wait for the list to shorten so that they can supposedly get some help.

July 2 - Today in History

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Today is July 2. Here's what happened on this day in history.

Needing And Wanting

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:07:08 PST

"I need a bar," her two-year old voice stated, referring to a breakfast bar she sometimes eats. "No," I said coaching her on word usage, "you want a bar." "No Nana! I need a bar," she loudly restated in case her grandmother (that's me) hadn't been tracking her request.

Bernard Madoff is Devil Money Lust

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:28:04 PST

Jesus said that the love of money is the root of all evil. Madoff surely loved money as his god. Therefore, fill in the blanks.

Criminal Suppression of Evidence

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:20:41 PST

President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and other leaders of the Democrat/Socialist Party are guilty of criminal suppression of evidence

July 1 - Today in History

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

Today is July 1. Here's what happened on this day in history.

Theodore Roosevelt on Immigration

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:25:47 PST

I received this email from an Australian. It is about an American, but the lesson it seeks to teach is one that needs to be learned by both Australians and Americans.

President T. Roosevelt speaking on Immigration

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:25:47 PST

I received this email from an Australian. It is about an American, but the lesson it seeks to teach is one that needs to be learned by both Australians and Americans.

Godly Spiritual Fathers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:09:27 PST

One may not think that we could look to Peter for a sermon on Father's Day. But that is exactly what I propose to do. Yes, this Peter who once betrayed Jesus has now become stalwart, courageous and holy before God. We find these qualities especially in Acts 5.

June 30 - Today in History

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

Today is June 30. Here's what happened on this day in history.

Winning at Working--Choosing A Path

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:20:13 PST

Reading in the airport while waiting for a flight to Houston, a housekeeper was tidying around me when approached by another facilities employee. After a few minutes of easily overheard chit-chat, she received coaching from her now apparent supervisor.

There They Go Again

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:19:09 PST

Last year at this time, American voters united to successfully oppose the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act promulgated by Bush & Company. This year, the man who promised "change" is now promising the same racist immigration scheme.

The Millinocket Town Council - Last of the Big Spenders

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:05:35 PST

If I recall correctly, the sitting council has stated emphatically that it recognizes the town's precarious financial position and would make a conscious effort to keep expenses to a minimum.

June 29 - Today in History

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

Today is June 29. Here's what happened on this day in history.