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Tax Records 101

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Now that we’ve all (hopefully) sent our returns in to the government the question in the back of our minds is how long to save those tax records. Of course there is nothing wrong with saving documents for as long as you want, but I thought I’d offer a little primer. The main reason you would intend to save records is, of course, on the very slight chance that the … [Read more...] about Tax Records 101

Is The Obama Administration Intervening In Farm Chores?

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The short answer is no. Here's the long one (at Storify). Remember this: when a headline or tweet sounds too good or too bad to be true ... it probably isn't! Neither is this meme. (Storify should appear below as an embed - please be patient!) [View the story "Is The Obama Administration Sticking Its Nose Into Farm Chores?" on Storify]Is The Obama Administration … [Read more...] about Is The Obama Administration Intervening In Farm Chores?

Those Sneaky old TV (and Cigarette) Commercials (VIDEO)

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In a talk with someone on the road recently about changing entertainment trends and techniques, we got on the subject about how in early radio (before my time) and early TV (not before my time) some entertainers "snuck" commercials into the middle of their shows. And, also, about how cigarette companies were major advertisers. Here is an example from the show of one of radio … [Read more...] about Those Sneaky old TV (and Cigarette) Commercials (VIDEO)

FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire (Guest Voice)

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FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire by Michael Winship With the Federal Communications Commission scheduled to vote this Friday on TV stations posting political advertising data on-line, we know pretty much for certain the final tally will be 2-1. What we don’t know is on which side of the issue Democratic FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn will fall. She’s the … [Read more...] about FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire (Guest Voice)

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Arizona Immigration Law

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It sounds as if the Supreme Court is poised to throw a big chunk of red meat to partisans of both parties: it is looking at the legality of the Arizona immigration law which some consider draconian and increasingly seems poised to uphold it: Supreme Court justices on Wednesday appeared highly doubtful of the Obama administration’s objections to a controversial immigration … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Arizona Immigration Law

The Real War On Women

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There is a war on women going on, it's been going on a long time, and it's in the Middle East. Although there's room to believe there's some occasional exaggeration--in many traditionalist cultures, women have far more power in the household than is shown to the outside world--there can be no doubt that in the public sphere and at least sometimes in the private sphere it's a … [Read more...] about The Real War On Women

Obama Appears on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night Show (Video)

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President Barack Obama last night appeared on Jimmy Fallon's late night show and generally got good reviews (most criticism seemed politically based and politically motivated). Here's the segment so you can watch it -- and judge it -- for yourself: You can do a search on the reaction to it HERE (but yes Fox News will react as you suspect both online and on the air). By … [Read more...] about Obama Appears on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night Show (Video)

The Netherlands: Normal Life for Dementia Patients

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After Rick Santorum tried to give the Dutch medical system -- and the Dutch people -- an undeserved black eye with his outlandish claims on how the Netherlands deals with euthanasia, the New York Times reports on how one institution there provides a humane and respectful environment to older men and women suffering from severe dementia. The residents at the Hogewey … [Read more...] about The Netherlands: Normal Life for Dementia Patients

BREAKING: Gingrich Finally Sees the Light at the End of the (Exit) Tunnel (UPDATED)

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UPDATE: While Rick Santorum still refuses to officially endorse Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich has finally done the right thing -- in addition to suspending his foolhardy campaign. Mr. Gingrich plans to officially endorse Mr. Romney’s candidacy after suspending his own efforts next week. Newt Gingrich called Mitt Romney today (Wednesday) and told him that he would … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Gingrich Finally Sees the Light at the End of the (Exit) Tunnel (UPDATED)

The Big Game Redux

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Last week in an article entitled The Big Game, I decried the skewed funding by state and local governments that favored athletics over academics. I focused particularly on Texas, where there was inordinate spending on high school athletic facilities and coaches while funding for teachers and academics was being reduced. College coaches were also receiving outlandish sums … [Read more...] about The Big Game Redux

How to Make Mitt Romney More Likeable

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Presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney is lagging way behind President Barack Obama on "likeability" in several polls. Analysts say it's not easy to bring those numbers up. So here's a suggestion: Romney should use more humor. He should use self-depreciating humor and reworded "switched" classic jokes. Romney should do something like this: "Hi, folks. I'm … [Read more...] about How to Make Mitt Romney More Likeable

A New Voting Bloc: the Democrat/ Independent/Republican Moderates of America (DIRMA)

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A New Voting Bloc: Democrat/ Independent/Republican Moderates of America (DIRMA) by A DIRMA I personally belong to the lost tribe of the Republican Party… "The Moderates". I would guess that my fellow moderates who happen to be of the Democrat Party may feel similarly “lost”. I am therefore going to coin a name for a new bloc, the Democrat/ Independent/Republican Moderates … [Read more...] about A New Voting Bloc: the Democrat/ Independent/Republican Moderates of America (DIRMA)