I nominate LT Col Slade to oversee the stimulus package.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Somebody sure likes basketball!
The video's in the post a few below are from Nash's first game where he was awarded best offense of the game.... the picture above is from today's game and it was best defense. Even has the floor burns on his knees and elbows from diving for the ball. We made the decesion to play Upward Bound at White River Christian Church and it has turned out very well for him to play with his peers in this league.
Peace Dude!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Have we lost our minds?
I came home tonight and read the headlines and I think we have lost our minds. We are dealing with one of the most difficult times our economy and way of life has seen in years. Much in my opinion has been caused by politics and greed on Wall Street. It never seems to end.
Here is what I mean:
The Indiana Legislature is in session trying to figure out our state budget and they spend all day talking about pie:
Read about our state pie
We have thugs going and robbing our public school students while they are waiting for the bus:
Read about our local thugs
Our stimulus package that is supposed to stimulate the economy is now going to be used to fund absurd building projects for our amazing local government officials.....might as well give the money to AIG and Citi Group:
Read about our new spending programs
We now hire an ex G.W.B. staffer and pal of our Guv to run an Indiana Agency. While I really don't care that he got fired by the Red Cross I have to ask.....is there no one in Indiana that can do this job?
Read about our new agency head
I could go on but I will stop for now. I am at a loss right now trying to figure out what these people are thinking.....
I think Indiana needs it's own version of Governor Jesse Ventura and we need it fast. Anyone have any ideas????????????
Peace Dude!
Here is what I mean:
The Indiana Legislature is in session trying to figure out our state budget and they spend all day talking about pie:
Read about our state pie
We have thugs going and robbing our public school students while they are waiting for the bus:
Read about our local thugs
Our stimulus package that is supposed to stimulate the economy is now going to be used to fund absurd building projects for our amazing local government officials.....might as well give the money to AIG and Citi Group:
Read about our new spending programs
We now hire an ex G.W.B. staffer and pal of our Guv to run an Indiana Agency. While I really don't care that he got fired by the Red Cross I have to ask.....is there no one in Indiana that can do this job?
Read about our new agency head
I could go on but I will stop for now. I am at a loss right now trying to figure out what these people are thinking.....
I think Indiana needs it's own version of Governor Jesse Ventura and we need it fast. Anyone have any ideas????????????
Peace Dude!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Now we have it right!
Thankfully we now have Midwestern folks in DC. Justice Roberts from Indiana and President Obama from Illinois thought we better make sure we have this correct. It is nice to have folks already acknowledging we might have done something wrong so let's get it right.
Peace Dude!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Noblesville School Board, Clueless and out of touch!
Board president explains referendum, plans
Please understand I am not saying the folks on the School Board and Dr. Lehman are bad people as I actually think they are all pretty good folks. But with that said they are so entrenched into Hamilton County Republican Politics and such a part of the Good Ole Boys Club they think it is still 1980. Guess what gang you need to get a clue. If you think this community is going to go along with a proposal full of sports money and consulting fees to your pals you are wrong. You want to create a plan that works and is responsible it will pass. But don't talk down to us and act like you are smarter then this community. You are not!
By the way in all the follow up articles I have yet to see anyone ask or answer this question. Since you thought this was a done deal and moved ahead with plans and permits how much has the school corporation spent on this failed project? And where did that money come from in the schools budget? What cuts will have to be made to student education to compensate for this spent money?
Peace Dude!
Please understand I am not saying the folks on the School Board and Dr. Lehman are bad people as I actually think they are all pretty good folks. But with that said they are so entrenched into Hamilton County Republican Politics and such a part of the Good Ole Boys Club they think it is still 1980. Guess what gang you need to get a clue. If you think this community is going to go along with a proposal full of sports money and consulting fees to your pals you are wrong. You want to create a plan that works and is responsible it will pass. But don't talk down to us and act like you are smarter then this community. You are not!
By the way in all the follow up articles I have yet to see anyone ask or answer this question. Since you thought this was a done deal and moved ahead with plans and permits how much has the school corporation spent on this failed project? And where did that money come from in the schools budget? What cuts will have to be made to student education to compensate for this spent money?
Peace Dude!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Latest Additions to Indy!
Nash and I recently had the chance to see a Colts Game at the new Stadium and on our Christmas vacation we all got to experience the New Indianapolis International Airport. After visiting both and comparing them to my experiences in the past I had to think. The RCA Dome was fine and has now been demolished. The old Airport is empty and they are trying to find something to do with it.
After thinking of this and the costs to build both I am left with one question that is driving my crazy....
WHY?
Peace Dude!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
What a picture!
What do you think they are all thinking as they watch their building project crash and burn? My guess is King Kevin is shocked the flock did not follow his orders. Chris Hamm is still trying to figure out why he left his job with the city and I can only figure Julia Kozicki is calling her Daddy Doug Church to see if he can fix it. Ok I am just pulling their legs a bit on this but........they do need a little dose of reality.
1. Yes it has to do with the economy gang but that is not the only reason.
2. You need to redo the plan and get rid the college style athletic plans.
3. Figure out what you need to perform in academics.
4. Don't send a news letter home the same day we are voting telling us we can't have daily math tests due to a budget cut for paper.
5. Maybe next time you can have the vote at the same time you have the other elections. You know I read the article today and the one thing Kathy Richardson did not say was she was busy running for re-election.
6. Get the numbers down and maybe hire a project manager from Hamilton County.
Come on gang the free ride is over. Do your jobs and come up with a solid plan moving forward.
Peace Dude.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Noblesville Republican School Board gets defeated!
Well folks as I have been saying the big tax and spend Republicans in Hamilton County were going to start losing soon. The first defeat happened today as the school construction referendum led by King Kevin and his court was voted down by a whopping 81 votes. And all this pandering to have a special election in January so they could control things. Welcome to the changing landscape of Hamilton County. Now Dr. Lehman, King Kevin and the Court, go on back to the table and cut the fat, the health club at the high school and the consultant fees and bring it back to the table. We will vote for the stuff you need not junk you don't. Oh ya, could we also hire a Construction Manager from Hamilton County for the new project?
Peace Dude!
Noblesville voters defeat $59.5M spending plan in special election today
By Chris Sikich
Posted: January 9, 2009
NOBLESVILLE -- Noblesville voters defeated the school district's plans to spend $59.5 million on building projects in Indiana's first special election under a new law.
County election officials said 1,799 people voted for the project and 1,880 voted against it.Less than 12 percent of registered voters turned out for the special election.
Peace Dude!
Noblesville voters defeat $59.5M spending plan in special election today
By Chris Sikich
Posted: January 9, 2009
NOBLESVILLE -- Noblesville voters defeated the school district's plans to spend $59.5 million on building projects in Indiana's first special election under a new law.
County election officials said 1,799 people voted for the project and 1,880 voted against it.Less than 12 percent of registered voters turned out for the special election.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Happy New Year
Happy 2009 everyone. Just back from Vacation yesterday and back to our regular schedule. I will post about our trip soon. But a couple Highlights:
Emeril's New Orleans Fish house is no longer after all these years my favorite place to eat....actually I doubt I will ever go back and our waiter Edward might be the worst in the Biz.
If you are going to Vegas in the near future and you are not offended by adult oriented humor you have to see Zumanity. I have not laughed so hard in years.
And for a family vacation The Hilton Resorts are great but the best hotel in Las Vegas is still........drum roll please............... THE GOLDEN NUGGET!
I hope you all have a happy and prosperous 2009.
Peace Dude!
Emeril's New Orleans Fish house is no longer after all these years my favorite place to eat....actually I doubt I will ever go back and our waiter Edward might be the worst in the Biz.
If you are going to Vegas in the near future and you are not offended by adult oriented humor you have to see Zumanity. I have not laughed so hard in years.
And for a family vacation The Hilton Resorts are great but the best hotel in Las Vegas is still........drum roll please............... THE GOLDEN NUGGET!
I hope you all have a happy and prosperous 2009.
Peace Dude!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Last questions of 2008 for my pals in the media!
Why have none of you asked Governor Mitch Daniels one simple question. Mr. Governor can you explain how Indiana went from the most wonderfully cash rich, job rich, everything is great state on November 3rd, 2008 (remember the Mitchie Commercials) to where we are today?
And don't give me the crap about how much better shape we are in then MI, IL OH etc as we were also in better shape then those states when Governor Kernan was in office and let's see how did Mitch put it when their tax estimates came in low? "I am not saying they are bad people just bad at governing".
The other day when I heard they closed the "Toll Road" they interviewed an Indiana State Trooper on the Toll Road and said he nor the INDOT snow plows could get to people. Here is another question......how does that lease work, are those guys paying the state for police and snow plow service? I would like to know the answer to that.
Now overall I think Mitch Daniels is a pretty good guy and a pretty decent Governor and a damn good leader but I think it's time some of you media folks need to ask some questions. Or are you all afraid of the Mitch machine? Abdul?
Ok that is it for this disaster of a year that 2008 has been for the business world. I am not even going to get into that.
Ok we are off to Vegas to celebrate some guy's birthday.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME....
Peace Dude!
And don't give me the crap about how much better shape we are in then MI, IL OH etc as we were also in better shape then those states when Governor Kernan was in office and let's see how did Mitch put it when their tax estimates came in low? "I am not saying they are bad people just bad at governing".
The other day when I heard they closed the "Toll Road" they interviewed an Indiana State Trooper on the Toll Road and said he nor the INDOT snow plows could get to people. Here is another question......how does that lease work, are those guys paying the state for police and snow plow service? I would like to know the answer to that.
Now overall I think Mitch Daniels is a pretty good guy and a pretty decent Governor and a damn good leader but I think it's time some of you media folks need to ask some questions. Or are you all afraid of the Mitch machine? Abdul?
Ok that is it for this disaster of a year that 2008 has been for the business world. I am not even going to get into that.
Ok we are off to Vegas to celebrate some guy's birthday.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME....
Peace Dude!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Economic Stimulus!
Well I am not in favor of our economic stimulus of the dead beats running many of our public companies as you know if you have read my blog. Many of these companies should be shut down or at least they should file Bankruptcy and replace their management and many of their past decisions. And yes that would include a redesign of the union agreements.
I believe that the only way our economy will turn around is to stimulate the citizens so they can start spending again. The best way to do that is a federal income tax holiday for January and February. So get it done.
In the meantime we are off to stimulate the economy in our own way. We are off to? Well you tell me............
I believe that the only way our economy will turn around is to stimulate the citizens so they can start spending again. The best way to do that is a federal income tax holiday for January and February. So get it done.
In the meantime we are off to stimulate the economy in our own way. We are off to? Well you tell me............
PEACE DUDE!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas to all!
Have a safe and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuka and a Happy New Year.
Peace Dude!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
So when are we going to get organized?
Another article telling us how many people in the US have a disability. If you add to this list mother, father, brother and sister you have a block large enough to control policy in this country. But we can never seem to get on the same page to accomplish much. With all the budget constraints going on are we going to allow services to individuals with disabilities to be cut before other items? Are we going to allow people with disabilities to have their jobs cut first?
Or is now the time to work together as a group? I think it is!
Peace Dude!
MSNBC.com
Census: More than 54 million disabled in U.S.
Report finds only 46 percent of adults with a disability are employed
Reuters
updated 8:54 a.m. ET, Fri., Dec. 19, 200
WASHINGTON - More than 54 million U.S. residents, or about 19 percent of the population, have some sort of disability, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
The numbers, based on 2005 data, are up slightly from the 2002 survey when 51.2 million people or 18 percent reported a disability, the census found Thursday.
About 46 percent of adults aged 21 to 64 with a disability were employed, compared with 84 percent of adults without disabilities, the survey found.
It also found that:
7.8 percent of people aged 15 and older had difficulty hearing a normal conversation, including 1 million completely deaf people.
3.3 million people, or 1 percent of those aged 15 and older, used a wheelchair or a similar device.
Nearly 7.8 million people aged 15 and older had difficulty seeing words or letters, including 1.8 million who were completely blind.
More than 16 million people had difficulty with cognitive, mental or emotional functioning.
People with a severe disability earned $1,458 a month on average compared to $2,539 for those with no disability.
4.7 million children aged 6 to 14, or 13 percent, had a disability, mostly a problem doing regular schoolwork.
Copyright 2008 Reuters. Click for restrictions.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28311124/
Or is now the time to work together as a group? I think it is!
Peace Dude!
MSNBC.com
Census: More than 54 million disabled in U.S.
Report finds only 46 percent of adults with a disability are employed
Reuters
updated 8:54 a.m. ET, Fri., Dec. 19, 200
WASHINGTON - More than 54 million U.S. residents, or about 19 percent of the population, have some sort of disability, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
The numbers, based on 2005 data, are up slightly from the 2002 survey when 51.2 million people or 18 percent reported a disability, the census found Thursday.
About 46 percent of adults aged 21 to 64 with a disability were employed, compared with 84 percent of adults without disabilities, the survey found.
It also found that:
7.8 percent of people aged 15 and older had difficulty hearing a normal conversation, including 1 million completely deaf people.
3.3 million people, or 1 percent of those aged 15 and older, used a wheelchair or a similar device.
Nearly 7.8 million people aged 15 and older had difficulty seeing words or letters, including 1.8 million who were completely blind.
More than 16 million people had difficulty with cognitive, mental or emotional functioning.
People with a severe disability earned $1,458 a month on average compared to $2,539 for those with no disability.
4.7 million children aged 6 to 14, or 13 percent, had a disability, mostly a problem doing regular schoolwork.
Copyright 2008 Reuters. Click for restrictions.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28311124/
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
I thought this was worth reposting!
A site I frequent is "Contrarian Advisor". I don't know this gentleman but he sure seems to know what he posts about.
I thought his article today confirms some of my thoughts pretty well. So indstead of writing my own thoughts I thought I would share his.
Peace Dude!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
BROTHER HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
Fed cuts to ground zero, says "we'll buy anything", wild buying on Wall street ......VIX falls to 52 but hangs above 50 ish support. SRS plummets 20% (SHORT REAL ESTATE! ) homebuilders soar.....shorts scatter like bugs.but why can't I find any cheer here? why? Because prices are falling like it's 1930. Interest rates on long bond are at lowest level since?maybe ever....FED funds rate at level NEVER seen before at basically ZERO....."will use all measures at our disposal"They created current fiasco buy lowering rates to 1% during last Bear Market and now are going to fix everything and pump it back up by lowering them even further?So those who didnt get the money to borrow will now be able to do so or wnat to?BBY beats numbers but cuts capex by 50% ! I feel like the f'ing Grinch here.....Bussiness for lots of us is at a standstill. My own levels of business are CUT IN HALF from just one year ago and I see NO light at end of tunnel....just the train.What am I going to do? CUT OVERHEAD, CUT SPENDING....that's coming outta somebody's pocket.In this environment you gonna run out and buy a car or home? f no....and prices are FALLING if you wait....even further that's DEFLATION! Yet no one who has put fuel surcharge on me has taken it off and all those price increases from last year are still there.Today's move by the FED is pure DESPERATION, they are puking hairballs I dont care what they say.This I dont believe is the start of a new BULL MKT, and sure sometimes you have to just forget about fundamentals and go with the flow.When this flow stops, you dont want to be long. DAY after FED usually reverses course, have a great tomorrow and upcoming holidays....kiss your kids, tell all you love them....you are rich if you have that and your health, all else bets are off!
I thought his article today confirms some of my thoughts pretty well. So indstead of writing my own thoughts I thought I would share his.
Peace Dude!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
BROTHER HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
Fed cuts to ground zero, says "we'll buy anything", wild buying on Wall street ......VIX falls to 52 but hangs above 50 ish support. SRS plummets 20% (SHORT REAL ESTATE! ) homebuilders soar.....shorts scatter like bugs.but why can't I find any cheer here? why? Because prices are falling like it's 1930. Interest rates on long bond are at lowest level since?maybe ever....FED funds rate at level NEVER seen before at basically ZERO....."will use all measures at our disposal"They created current fiasco buy lowering rates to 1% during last Bear Market and now are going to fix everything and pump it back up by lowering them even further?So those who didnt get the money to borrow will now be able to do so or wnat to?BBY beats numbers but cuts capex by 50% ! I feel like the f'ing Grinch here.....Bussiness for lots of us is at a standstill. My own levels of business are CUT IN HALF from just one year ago and I see NO light at end of tunnel....just the train.What am I going to do? CUT OVERHEAD, CUT SPENDING....that's coming outta somebody's pocket.In this environment you gonna run out and buy a car or home? f no....and prices are FALLING if you wait....even further that's DEFLATION! Yet no one who has put fuel surcharge on me has taken it off and all those price increases from last year are still there.Today's move by the FED is pure DESPERATION, they are puking hairballs I dont care what they say.This I dont believe is the start of a new BULL MKT, and sure sometimes you have to just forget about fundamentals and go with the flow.When this flow stops, you dont want to be long. DAY after FED usually reverses course, have a great tomorrow and upcoming holidays....kiss your kids, tell all you love them....you are rich if you have that and your health, all else bets are off!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Zietgiest
If you want to understand a little more about what is going on in our economy this is an interesting movie.
ZietGiest The Movie
Peace Dude!
ZietGiest The Movie
Peace Dude!
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