6 Presidential Siblings and the Headaches They Caused

Every aspect of the American presidency comes under intense scrutiny, but few parts of a president’s life contain as many amusing, slightly sordid anecdotes as their siblings’ behavior. When a new president takes office, his ne’er-do-well siblings receive a whole slew of opportunities for corrupt behavior, legal scrapes, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:10:12

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The Rookie Review

Charlie Sheen kicks your teeth in, alongside Clint Eastwood in this classic action film from director Clint Eastwood! ... home on his motorcycle and beat down the culprit, before things get worse for his wife. He takes off ... with the weight of the motorcycle, and the fight is on! Not since Kill Bill, have I been excited about a home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:52:11

'Ojek' (motorcycle taxi) drivers uses internet to move into fast lane

At busy intersections, housing complexes or outside shopping centers in Jakarta, one often sees men, of various ages, dressed in worn-out shirts, sitting on motorcycles and waving their hands at any pedestrian that walks by.They are ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers, and when they ride, most of them will use whatever means possible [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 10:06:00

Let’s Use Helicopter Cavalry (Apr, 1956)

view additional pages Let’s Use Helicopter Cavalry Swooping in suddenly, helitroopers on powerful “sky horses” could wreak havoc with enemy troops. By Frank Tinsley SCATTERED along the western slope of the Asiatic coastal range, the copter troopers and their mounts cluster in little groups as the rising sun climbs behind them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 05:32:03

MVP Race: Quarter Report

by John Krolik Hey all, I’ll be taking over the MVP rankings here at SLAM. My credentials are as follows: I love making lists, love talking about players, and think more about the MVP than any human who considers himself sane rightly should. Real quickly, here are my three main criteria for the MVP, all weighted more or less equally: 1) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 14:37:44

Who is better? You or me?

Comparisons are odious, but that’s not preventing brands from going all out and claiming their rival’s inferiority..Pepsi and Coca-Cola took brand wars to a new height.Comparisons are as old as the hills. Men tend to compare wives (though one suspects discreetly). Wives tend to compare their husbands’ salaries (one suspects directly) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 12:57:00

Namaste!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE. We are just back from south India. I hope you've all had an excellent Xmas and wish you health, happiness and peace in 2009.I've put an album of 60 photos from our trip on Facebook. It has been an extraordinary fortnight, packed with fascinating, wondrous, perspective-grinding impressions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 09:54:00

Five Cheap and Easy Ways For Dad to Bond With Kids

There is a plethora of information and recent studies supporting the positive impact of an active father figure. I will point out that “father figure” can be a dad, an uncle, a grandfather, a family friend or guardian who has a major influence on a child’s life [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:00:54

Friday's Junior Report

Friday’s Junior Report By Mark Pargas The tone of the conversation is ready to change from what if to what next as the top teenage players take the big stage on the small ice in Ottawa. It’s time for the World Junior Championship tournament. Canada plans to honor the memory of Luc Bourdon, who was killed this year in a motorcycle accident [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 18:09:48

KKK Alive And Well In Harlan County At Least on the Internet

A certain Harlan County forum, which I will not plug here on The Rural Democrat, has finally shown their true, red and white, colors ... thought it would be funny to create a special race card for myself and the Ridgetop Band of Shawnee. Race I especially like the Star of David being included on this so called race card. Well [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:22:45

Loboc,Bohol :Trip Day 11 *Teaser*

This part of our journey has been the hardest.Sickness,motorcycle accident wounds,bug bites,constant sweat, hard beds,freezing showers...Among all of this comes great reward. I'll post more later.Nuts Huts:Chocolate Hills:Tarsier's:Being Sick:Motorcycle Accident:Sidenote:"Time Travel" My friend Eric Trine is in China. He had a good [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:20:00

Living too Fast with Books

This post-holiday season I pored over the offerings of a major bookseller advertizing deep discounts on books. I found much to interest me and placed my order. Shipping was FREE, so I even saved on the cost of fuel driving to the nearest big box book store.The parcel arrived today. Here’s what came [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:31:18

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/6/2009

Tuan Jim sends an string of important news articles about the gas pipeline crisis caused by the deadlock between Russia and Ukraine. He notes that the affected countries are dusting off alternative sources of energy — fuel oil and nuclear reactors — for electricity generation.Thanks to AA, Abu Elvis, C [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:50:00

Daily List of Freebies for 1/8

Free Samples: B&G is offering a free sample of Cream Of Wheat with your choice of five flavors. US residents only ... per day) when you play Yahtzee Party. International. Motorcycle-Mike.com is offering a free “Share the Road” motorcycle sticker. US and Canada. *Canada Only* Sport Chek is offering free skate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:15:15

Carson Daly not a fan of 'American Idol'

Posted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 Carson Daly will welcome Katy Perry to his annual New Year's Eve broadcast. NBC photo Carson Daly loves music, but apparently not “American Idol.” “I missed the whole reality thing,” the TV host and self-proclaimed music lover told reporters during a recent conference call. “.. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 01:26:02

Our Antibodies Take Evolutionary Leaps To Fight Microbes

With cold and flu season in full swing, the fact that viruses and bacteria rapidly evolve is apparent with every sneeze, sniffle, and cough. A new report in the January 2009 issue of The FASEB Journal, explains for the first time how humans keep up with microbes by rearranging the genes that make antibodies to foreign invaders [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 21:05:07

Goodbye Goody’s, Permanent J. Crew Price Cuts & Next Target Designer Revealed

Today we have an abbreviated blog, a Preppy Digest if you will, providing links on stories you may elect to pursue at your leisure. We start with a few more Signs of the Times; this first one you are probably well aware of as it has been widely reported by many of our favorite blogs and the media: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:38:14

Truck driver in fatal I-275 accident sought

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public's help in determining the identity of a runaway driver involved in a fatal accident on the Howard ... , was on a motorcycle that collided with the rear wheels of a utility trailer drawn by a truck. He was then run ... to a police report. The front tire on Kent's 2005 Victory motorcycle struck the rear [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:26:32

ICRC uses its ultimate weapon — accuses IDF of failing to assist wounded Palestinians

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hardly ever goes public with any direct criticism of any state — particularly one which is a signatory to the Geneva Conventions. But, late on Wednesday, the ICRC pulled out its ultimate weapon — a public statement saying that it had asked for access to evacuate the wounded from the Zeitoun [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 09:26:36

Damn, I missed the year-end donation deadline for AFTAH

How did I miss this opportunity to support The Peter's "fearless truth telling" about The Homosexual Agenda. Man, this plea for cash is desperate. I'm trying to imagine what demo responds to pleas like this. Dear Friend of Americans For Truth, I hope you are enjoying the Christmas holiday as we ready ourselves for another New Year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:43:29

You can't buy this grin...

Scrap what we had planned ... We are back and boy, was it a great trip! DaMan is my hero...2000km on the back of my sports bike and he did not complain once... now that's a challenge well met. We ended up making it a four dayer and found ourselves in Glen Innes via Waterfall Way and Grafton.. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:18:00

'60s relic T110

Sometimes trying to land a bike feature for the mag is like trying to land a hard-fighting fish. You hook a tasty motorcycle, but landing all the photos takes patience, cajoling and time. Last year, Dennis in Texas sent us these snaps of his girlfriend's newly-acquired Triumph, built [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:47:00

Electric Scooters For Kids: A Great Gift Idea

Children embrace the concept of having a method of transportation, regardless if it’s a bike, skates, or a skateboard. It is not uncommon for them to wish for a car or motorcycle in the future. Although it isn’t exactly a car, a sporty electric scooter is an excellent idea for parents to give their children [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:45:00

One man hospitalized after accident, fight

NEW PORT RICHEY -- At least one man was flown by helicopter to a hospital after a wreck turned to a brawl, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle at Trouble Creek Road and Terry Loop at about 1 a.m. Deputies say a fight between the two drivers ensued [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 10:44:57

Motorcycle Mama

Growing up, I was always told that I looked so sweet and innocent. Ha! They pegged that one wrong ... .  I was and am meant to be flying on a bike. I absolutely adore motorcycles!   I want one soooooo ... with me, because I know absolutely NOTHING about motorcycles.  But, I know exactly what I want.   I want [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 07:07:00

Boots Shoes

Yesterday, we went to the city center for a while. And I was able to look around in the shoes store. Actually I want to check some prices of shoes. I want to buy boots for me. I saw some good boots, including Motorcycle Boots. The prices were not too cheap actually. But they are made from great material as well. Some boots are made [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:54:08

Australians embrace their madcap motorcyclist

Australians embrace their madcap motorcyclist Sydney - The fireworks on Sydney Harbour Bridge are a staple of New Year's Eve television broadcasts around the world. The last couple of occasions the cheery scenes of exploding cordite have been backed by frightful images of expatriate motorcycle s... » [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:27:10

old guys

There is this older gent who cums into my work (the diner) and creeps out the young ladies. He is just a typical 55ish year old, looks like an ordinary father. He rides a motorcycle. What creeps the girls out is that he hounds them for their phone numbers so he can call them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:33:14

Gina Makes A Point...

Gina Ziggliano was like no other woman I had ever come across before. She was the first woman I saw in leathers, outside of Diana Rigg (on BBC’s “The Avengers), and the first to wear a tattoo almost 30 years before it would become a fashion statement. She was the first woman I ever knew to have four piercings in one ear [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:07:00

Living Life

I found this list on Livng, Learning & Loving Simply.  It’s always fun to see the things you’ve accomplished in your short time here on Earth.  It’s also fun to see the things you still have yet to accomplish.  The bold ones are the ones I’ve done so far.  There are quite a few things on here that I must do [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:41:47

Living Life

I found this list on Livng, Learning & Loving Simply.  It’s always fun to see the things you’ve accomplished in your short time here on Earth.  It’s also fun to see the things you still have yet to accomplish.  The bold ones are the ones I’ve done so far.  There are quite a few things on here that I must do [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:41:47

You Don’t Need A Lot Of Money To Start A Small Biz

USA TODAY: No, this is not the greatest time to go into business for yourself, but that said, it can be done if you do it right ... had a pal who spent every weekend at garage sales buying old motorcycle parts which he then sold during [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:09:57

Racer dies after motorcycle crash at speedway

A West Covina man died Sunday after he hit a wall during a motorcycle race at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. According to the San Bernardino County coroner’s office, Joey Paul Lopez, 32, lost control of his bike and hit an “air-soft” wall at approximately 12:43 p.m. Sunday; he was taken to Arrowhead [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:56:35

Real Life shagoofay

Owais Mughal Life is usually a mixed bag. While there are moments of sadness; they are invariably interjected with moments of joy. I believe the real life moments of joy are much more fun to read than fictional jokes. I’ll share with you some of mine and we hope to hear about yours too [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:17:22

Operation Shut them up:kidnapping activists in Zimbabwe

Reporters in third world countries know reporting the wrong thing can be dangerous. Here in the Philippines, for example, our press knows that spilling the beans on a corrupt politician may result in being shot at by an unknown hitman on a motorcycle. But in Zimbabwe, things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 13:09:22

Cox Mailbox

In reply to Letterbox: 1912: I believe the fellow in the photo is likely the John C ... in the year anticipates the use of motorcycles to replace horses for the postal service. It states ... with Motorcycles and Cox Boxes May Revolutionize Services. Under the direction of Postmaster Merritt the city [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 20:10:00

99 things meme

I’ve seen this meme in a few places in the last couple of days, and have decided to join in the funThings you’ve already done: bold Things you want to do: italicise Things you haven’t done and don’t want to: leave in plain fontStarted your own blogSlept under the stars Played in a bandVisited HawaiiWatched a meteor showerGiven more than you can [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 00:13:55

Carnival of Travelers: New Year’s Resolution Edition

Welcome to the January 7, 2009 edition of Carnival of Travelers. ... . Sean Reynolds presents European Motorcycle Trip posted at Creativity, saying, "On a Thursday ... Deauville, a 650 cc shaft driven V twin. This is not a very fancy motorcycle but is ultra reliable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:58:00

Street Legal?

Street Legal? January 8th, 2009 Usually when a car looks like this, it’s anything but street legal ... with the Honda Fireblade 998cc motor should be 882 lbs. fully loaded, giving the driver race like performance ... . The car weight including fluids but less driver is 400kg. Track performance on Avon slicks will provide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:29:09

19 year old designs electric motorcycle

Rossum Academy is committed to train up a new generation of engineers, designers and inventors ... . The following article from the New York Times is an example of the kind of innovation that we would like to encourage. Image courtesy of Ben Gulak Electrical Uno motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:18:49

Undercover Custom Jackets & Shoes

Once again Jun Takashi’s Undercover has some special items coming up. Fusing motorcycle leather jackets with folk inspired knitwear and silverwear, makes for a very interesting outcome. Matching some canvas shoes have been decorated with the same knit patterns [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 15:30:01

Pop Cultured’s Top 3 Videos Of 2008! No. 3: Rihanna, ‘Rehab’

There were so many amazing videos this year that we decided to commemorate our fave three by doing a mini Buzzworthy Countdown. ( ... But something (possibly Justin Timberlake in skin-tight, motorcycle attire) tells me “Rehab” deserves [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 23:01:22

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in NYC

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in NYC Every year when the cold Weather hits Its Time for the Bike Shows I head out to the Jacob K Javits convention Center in New York City for the Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. ... More Resourses: Cheap Reseller Hosting And VPS Hosting Download Free Alexa [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:36:19

‘Twas the Night Before Wednesday

It’s the night before the night before Christmas, which, if I did my math right, makes tomorrow Christmas Eve. Comics shipped as per usual, so as long as your local comic shop isn’t closing early for the holiday, there should be a batch of new books waiting for you tomorrow [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:37:52

Celeb Style: Joy Bryant

If anyone exudes effortless style, it’s Joy Bryant. This red carpet maven always looks perfectly put together. Whether she’s in an all white Goddest gown or a black leather motorcycle jacket, she is always one of the hottest chicks on any carpet.   [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 19:38:08

Calee Handcrafted Wallets

We present you a new series of handcrafted wallets from premium Japanese brand Calee. The workwear and motorcycle culture inspired brand presents a series of leather wallets, featuring embossed graphics, as well as studs. They do not come in cheap, but the quality is outstanding [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 14:00:02

Legal Terrorists on the Loose

One can appreciate the difficulties faced by people with disabilities when they attempt to navigate streets and stores ... motorcycle accident that left him a paraplegic, he has filed 400 lawsuits against businesses under [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 10:58:17

Samehs tionde rapport från Gaza.. kanske den sista han gör.

Day 10 of Israeli War On Gaza Random shelling and Compulsory Migration For Thousands in Gaza Strip By: Sameh A. Habeeb Note: I might stop reporting either if I die or I flee my home. Shells rain down beside my house now. Pray for me…Pray for Me…. Breaking News: A Massacre: Samuni family says: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 10:22:54

DAMN THE TORPEDOES

The Victorians don’t look back ILLUSTRATION by ERIN SMITH Seven days into the new year, Long Beach foursome the Victorians have yet to break a single resolution. But it’s not sheer willpower that’s keeping them steady—they just aren’t the resolutionary kind [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:04:29

This Is Why I Write

"...What we call the Laws of Nature may not be anything except a way of speaking. When you say that nature is governed by certain laws, this may only mean that nature does, in fact, behave in a certain way. The so-called laws may not be anything real- anything above and beyond the actual facts which we observe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:01:00

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