Archive For October, 2009

The Immaculate Interception

By | October 13, 2009

Not sure why AZ was throwing on first down instead of running some clock with the lead and three minutes left, but this was just incredible!

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R.I.P. Southwest Rapid Rewards?

By | October 12, 2009

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Southwest Airlines is doing market research on potential new names for their frequent flier program, currently called Rapid Rewards.  Among the proposed new names: A-List Wingspan Premium Gold Multiflyer Onyx Why?  Is their program really in need of a rebranding campaign right now?  I think Rapid Rewards is a pretty good name for a loyalty [...]

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The Coolest Guy in the World

By | October 9, 2009

From CollegeHumor.com… watch as this guy takes on Gas Works, the U-District, and campus with his crazy skills: Go Huskies!

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Best Health Care Bumper Stickers

By | October 8, 2009

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Here’s a collection of the best health care reform bumper stickers I could find online, both for and against. Well that’s my plan anyway. Yes, cost is one concern.  Freedom to choose your own providers and quality of care would be others. The world would be a better place. Hey now, profit isn’t necessarily a [...]

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Capitalism: A Love Story

By | October 7, 2009

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We went to see the latest Michael Moore movie over the weekend.  In Capitalism, he calls into question the economic principles of our country.  I’m not the biggest Michael Moore fan in the world, but he’s a good storyteller, and there were some scary stories to tell.  Among them: A city that privatizes its juvenile [...]

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The Business Case for Public Health Care

By | October 6, 2009

As someone who is self-employed and buys my own health insurance, I’m interested in the ongoing health care reform debate.   Specifically, if the polls are true and 3 out of 4 Americans support Obama’s plan for public health care, why is there even a debate?  With that level of support — and since the Dems [...]

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