NBC ends contract on shows with Apple’s iTunes: report
First the music, now the television content. It appears that NBC Universal, like Vivendi’s Universal Music Group, believes that it might get more control of pricing if they shop around. Direct control of pricing is rumor to be at the core of both moves. No one really believes that Apple knows what it’s doing where … Read more
Pentagon cuts armored vehicles due in Iraq in 2007
This decision by the Pentagon is absolutely going to translate into dead soldiers. MRAP vehicles are the only general transport vehicles that provide any kind of real protection against explosively formed projectiles. This is all about money. Getting the vehicles to Iraq can happen overnight if we just spend a more money. read more | … Read more
House Hunting with GPS
We’re house hunting. If you’ve been watching the financial news you know this might be the worst possible time to sell a house. However, it is also a great time to be buying. So, we’re house hunting. The ready accessibility to the MLS for the counties around us makes it a lot easier. We can … Read more
For Sale: Townhouse in Santa Cruz
This stylish 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath condo is located in Soquel Knolls on quiet cul-de-sac. The complex is well cared for with beautiful landscaping and provides a large pool and spa area. This Condo is wonderfully outfitted with a living room, separate dining area, kitchen and second floor bedrooms. The home has fantastic accents … Read more
Democrats Say Leaving Iraq May Take Years
Someone finally said it. The Democrats will not get us out of Iraq. The Democrats will NOT get us out of Iraq. The Democrats want to keep everyone focused on getting us out of Iraq while the Republicans are in office. It all sounds so good. However, the fact of the matter is that there … Read more
The best drum line you’ll ever see
The word is discipline. aloha read more | digg story
Kauai Property Tax Revolt: Government Sues Itself and Wins
All of Hawaii suffers an interesting and well known economic phenomenon common to areas that have high tourist or resort traffic. Infrastructure employees cannot afford to live in the cities and/or towns they serve. Resort areas require a disproportionately large number of hospitality industry employees as well as government services such as public safety and … Read more
A jury of ears may explain surprising Marine verdicts – Los Angeles Times
The story of Hamandiya has been reduced to, Angry Marines went looking one night for a suspected insurgent. They failed to find him, so they snatched the man next door from his bed. He was shot to death, and the Marines planted phony evidence. The man they “snatched,” described as “a retired policeman and doting … Read more
The Wonder of NHS: Neck break man waits weeks for op
Some one needs to send this guy and his sister a copy of Michael Moore’s latest movie, Sicko. They clearly do not understand how wonderful their health care is. No wait, I have a better idea. Let’s send Michael Moore to explain it to them, in person. aloha read more | digg story [posted with … Read more