Friday, 30 March 2012
The Rebuilding of Ground Zero, Part 156
Posted on 10:05 by Unknown
1 WTC (the Freedom Tower) is poised to be the tallest building in New York City within the next two weeks. It's just a matter of time before the steel perimeter reaches its apex and work can proceed on the roof and antenna levels. "The World Trade Center perimeter steel is up the 100th floor," said Foye, at a press conference following the authority's monthly board meeting today. "I think if not
Posted in 1WTC, 2WTC, 3WTC, 4WTC, Freedom Tower, Ground Zero, rebuilding, World Trade Center, WTC Museum
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It's Time For Florida Move To Amend The Stand Your Ground Statute
Posted on 08:05 by Unknown
Are Florida legislators taking the hint about the mess with Stand Your Ground that were exposed by the Tayvon Martin death at the hands of George Zimmerman and moving to act to modify/amend/repeal it?
Thus far, the Senate has not considered any changes - the 2005 items were the enacting/amending legislation imposing SYG.
No action in the House either.
The Florida Statute that needs to be
Thus far, the Senate has not considered any changes - the 2005 items were the enacting/amending legislation imposing SYG.
No action in the House either.
The Florida Statute that needs to be
Who Wants To Be a Multi-Millionaire?
Posted on 07:35 by Unknown
That's the big question of the day since today's Mega Millions jackpot is likely to exceed $540 million ($389 cash option). Even after federal and state taxes, you're talking about serious coin. You'd still be looking at around $230 million or so.
So, what would you do with it?
I know what I'd do.
I'd first make sure that Mrs. Lawhawk retires from work. That's a no brainer. I'd retire soon
So, what would you do with it?
I know what I'd do.
I'd first make sure that Mrs. Lawhawk retires from work. That's a no brainer. I'd retire soon
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Israel in Review
Posted on 10:00 by Unknown
Some of you may have noticed a significant absence over the past two weeks. I spent most of that time in Israel with Mrs. Lawhawk, touring the northern part of the country. It was part of our 10th anniversary gift to each other, and it was awesome to spend it with the love of my life.
It's a tour that I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to see some of the most interesting and
It's a tour that I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to see some of the most interesting and
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Dr. Who Trailer Released
Posted on 10:30 by Unknown
Give me some Daleks any day. And Ben Browder for good measure.
The Doctor returns later this year with 14 new episodes. It also marks the end of the run for the Doctor's companions Rory and Amy, who are leaving the show. (HT: Mrs. Lawhawk)
The Doctor returns later this year with 14 new episodes. It also marks the end of the run for the Doctor's companions Rory and Amy, who are leaving the show. (HT: Mrs. Lawhawk)
Thursday, 15 March 2012
NJ Transit Commuters Continue Railing About Delays
Posted on 06:00 by Unknown
NJ Transit wants people to think that they're doing a great job. They tout the fact that according to their metrics, NJ Transit on-time performance is as good as it has ever been. Yet, the problems with delays keeps getting worse.It had its best December ever, with 96.6 percent of trains arriving on time ("on time" is within 5 minutes, 59 seconds after the scheduled arrival) and second-best
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
After the Lin-Sanity Fades; Knicks Coach Mike D'Antoni Resigns
Posted on 12:05 by Unknown
Let the blame game commence. Mike D'Antoni, the coach for the New York Knicks has resigned in a mutual agreement with the Knicks organization. The team is coming off a 2-8 stretch following the return of Carmelo Anthony after the All-Star break. That follows a striking run when Jeremy Lin ascended as an everyday starter in Anthony's absence.The Knicks have not replied to requests for confirmation
Scientists Discover New Species of Frog In.... New York City
Posted on 09:30 by Unknown
Scientists have been able to conclusively determine that a new species of frog inhabits the New York City metro area (a region spanning from Trenton, New Jersey up into the Hudson River Valley and Southern Connecticut. The species of leopard frog has been overlooked because its physical appearance isn't all that different than other species. However, it has a distinctive call and has a distinct
The Rebuilding of Ground Zero, Part 155
Posted on 07:00 by Unknown
The Freedom Tower (1WTC) is approaching its topping out. The tower is probably a week or two away from completing the bulk of construction. While the tower's antenna would remain to be built, the rest of the tower would be in the process of being fitted out for occupation.
Meanwhile, the NYPD has come up with a new security plan that makes little sense and would do more to disrupt traffic in
Meanwhile, the NYPD has come up with a new security plan that makes little sense and would do more to disrupt traffic in
UN Envoy Visits Syria as Bloodshed Continues Unabated
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
The United Nations sent former Secretary General Kofi Annan to Syria to meet with Bashar al-Assad's regime to get them to stop the brutalization of Syrians who seek political and social reforms (and Assad's overthrow). Assad may have given a diplomatic response to Annan, but the real response could be seen by yet another intensification of the crackdown and military assaults against rebel
Posted in Arab League, Bashar al-Assad, human rights, Kofi Annan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Nations, war crimes
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Muppet Nirvana
Posted on 13:05 by Unknown
Assad's Assaults Upon Syrian Opposition Continues
Posted on 10:10 by Unknown
Bashar al Assad's forces continue their brutalization of the Syrian people and are now focusing their efforts on the area around Idlib in Northern Syria. That comes on the heels of multiple reports that Assad's forces have mined the border with Turkey to thwart refugees from crossing into Turkey to escape the violence. The UN has updated its tally of those who have been killed or displaced by the
Monday, 12 March 2012
First Hand View From Ground In Syria of Assad's Atrocities
Posted on 12:05 by Unknown
A doctor who is among the founders of the group Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Dr. Jacques Bérès, managed to get himself smuggled into Syria so that he could help those suffering from Bashar al Assad's assault on those opposed to his regime.
He's treated hundreds of patients in the short time he's been in Syria, and his report is a sad commentary on the ongoing
He's treated hundreds of patients in the short time he's been in Syria, and his report is a sad commentary on the ongoing
Posted in Bashar al-Assad, charities, Doctors Without Borders, human rights, Syria, Turkey, war crimes
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Delegate Math
Posted on 08:15 by Unknown
The GOP seems to still have issues with Mitt Romney and conservatives continue splitting votes between Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, but despite the lackluster performance by Romney, the math remains in his favor for an uncontested convention. He's going to be the nominee despite the protestations by Santorum and others.
Here's how it breaks down.
There are 2,286 delegates at stake and it
Here's how it breaks down.
There are 2,286 delegates at stake and it
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Once Again, Media Focuses On Israel's Response To Palestinian Terror Attacks - Not The Terror Attacks Themselves
Posted on 09:05 by Unknown
Over the past several days, Israel has endured more than 100 mortar and kassams fired at it. They've been fired by Palestinian terrorists from inside Gaza at civilians in Ashdod and elsewhere within range of the mortars and rockets.
It was only Israel's response - a series of airstrikes and counter battery fire, which killed and injured Palestinians that the international media caught wind of
It was only Israel's response - a series of airstrikes and counter battery fire, which killed and injured Palestinians that the international media caught wind of
Now Is Time For New Jersey To Purchase Properties Along Route 17 Corridor
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
Route 17 through Bergen County is one of the busiest corridors in the state, and traffic congestion is a constant companion to drivers on the stretch between Route 4 in Paramus at the Garden State Plaza and Essex Street in Hackensack. While the rest of Route 17 is a three lane divided highway with paved shoulders leading to businesses, this particular stretch is only two lanes wide, and in some
Posted in highway safety, highways, infrastructure, New Jersey, NJ politics, Route 17, taxes
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Friday, 9 March 2012
Friday Night News Dump: South Carolina Lt. Gov. Resigns In Disgrace Over Criminal Charges
Posted on 18:05 by Unknown
It's the latest installment of the Friday Night News Dump. This is where bad news goes to lie under the radar. In this instance, we've got Republican, Lt. Gov. Ken Ard of South Carolina, resigning in disgrace over criminal charges of spending campaign funds on personal expenses and fabricating donations.
He entered guilty pleas shortly after resigning this afternoon. Apparently as part of a
He entered guilty pleas shortly after resigning this afternoon. Apparently as part of a
LED Bulb That Won Government Contest To Go On Sale
Posted on 13:00 by Unknown
"LED Bulb That Won Government Contest To Go On Sale" is how headlines should read, but the Washington Post and right wingers are instead claiming that this is a government subsidy - emphasis on the subsidy - and that the LED bulbs are more expensive than those that are currently on the market.
Nothing quite like mixing apples and oranges.
First a bit of background. Legislation enacted during
Nothing quite like mixing apples and oranges.
First a bit of background. Legislation enacted during
GM Throws $400 Million At Peugeot With No End-Game
Posted on 08:25 by Unknown
This story should get wider coverage. General Motors, which is still trying to shed its legacy costs and has shown some strength in the current fiscal year, made the decision to invest in flagging French automaker Peugeot to the tune of $400 million.
There's absolutely no reason that GM should have made the move. It doesn't help GM in the slightest and adversely affects GM's bottom line.
There's absolutely no reason that GM should have made the move. It doesn't help GM in the slightest and adversely affects GM's bottom line.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Cracks Appear In Syrian Government as Deputy Oil Minister Defects Over Ongoing Brutality
Posted on 07:10 by Unknown
Overnight, the deputy oil minister produced a YouTube clip announcing his intentions to defect in protest over Bashar al-Assad's ongoing brutalization of the Syrian people in his attempt to crush the rebellion against his regime. The man, Abdo Husameddine, cited the government’s “brutal” crackdown against protesters in explaining his decision to defect, and he urged other officials to follow suit
Posted in Bashar al-Assad, Hama rules, human rights, Syria, Syrian National Council, war crimes
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Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Super Tuesday Scorecard
Posted on 06:25 by Unknown
I see that the media outlets are busy saying that Mitt Romney didn't score the knockout blow yesterday - even though he won 5 races and was the leader in two others. Rick Santorum won three (and close behind to Romney in Ohio), while Newt Gingrich could only manage to win his nominal home state of Georgia (though not in Virginia, where he currently lives because he couldn't be bothered to get
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
The Pacification of Homs Continues With Reports of Torture and Abuse
Posted on 07:40 by Unknown
The pacification of Homs may be nearing an end, but human rights groups are still being kept from the epicenter of the violence - the Baba Amr neighborhood. There are also reports that doctors at a military hospital where some of the victims of the attacks have been taken are being tortured by those same doctors. The very graphic video, which the news channel said was filmed covertly, showed
Posted in Bashar al-Assad, Hama rules, human rights, Syria, Syrian National Council, war crimes
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Monday, 5 March 2012
MIB 3 Trailer Released
Posted on 11:50 by Unknown
One can only hope the third installment is better than the second movie.
The trailer does seem to hold out hope:
The trailer does seem to hold out hope:
Saturday, 3 March 2012
New Jersey Should Finally Pass Fluoride Bill
Posted on 07:35 by Unknown
New Jersey has long lagged the rest of the region in municipalities that fluoridate the water supplies. Misinformation is one of the reasons - the fact that junk science is driving the opposition is costing New Jersey residents' public health.
The costs for fluoridation are a fraction of the dental health costs. It's far cheaper to fluoridate the water than to deal with the costs of cavities and
The costs for fluoridation are a fraction of the dental health costs. It's far cheaper to fluoridate the water than to deal with the costs of cavities and
Friday, 2 March 2012
GM Halts Chevy Volt Production Over Excess Capacity
Posted on 17:00 by Unknown
GM has halted production of the Chevy Volt after racking up poor sales thus far. Excess capacity has resulted in the production lines being shut down until sales can clear lots.
It's going to suck for the 1,300 workers who are idled as a result of this action.
GM failed to sell 10,000 cars in its first year on the market as it was expected to do - and has fallen behind the Nissan Leaf, an
It's going to suck for the 1,300 workers who are idled as a result of this action.
GM failed to sell 10,000 cars in its first year on the market as it was expected to do - and has fallen behind the Nissan Leaf, an
Syria Blocks Red Cross Access To Homs
Posted on 12:55 by Unknown
Despite claiming that the Syrian government would allow humanitarian aid to enter the Homs neighborhood of Baba Amr, which has been the focus of artillery assaults for more than a month, the government suddenly decided to prohibit the Red Cross convoy from entering the area.
I'm shocked... shocked that Syria's regime wont let the Red Cross into Baba Amr.The Syrian authorities on Friday blocked
I'm shocked... shocked that Syria's regime wont let the Red Cross into Baba Amr.The Syrian authorities on Friday blocked
Putting Iran's Elections Into Context
Posted on 07:25 by Unknown
Iran's carrying out elections and the results wont really shed all that much light on who wields power in the country. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei basically picks and chooses who runs through the Guardian Council. There are hardliner factions, including those who have backed Khamenei's previous chosen one - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (who is term-limited and can't run for a third term as
Posted in Ali Khamenei, economy, elections, foreign policy, Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, nuclear proliferation, propaganda
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Gov. Cuomo's Queens Convention Center Plan Takes Flak From Trade Show Industry
Posted on 06:45 by Unknown
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo indicated his intention to pave the way for Genting International to build a new and larger convention center at its Aqueduct casino facility, lots of people perked up. While everyone understands that there are serious limitations with the Javits Center on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, the idea that the City would raze the site and open it up for redevelopment in
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Rebels on Run As Assad's Brutal Crackdown Continues
Posted on 09:15 by Unknown
Rebel forces opposing Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria are quitting from the Bab Amr neighborhood in Homs that has seen some of the most violent confrontations since protesters began calling for regime change in the country nearly a year ago. Hundreds have died in the past month as Assad's forces have launched one artillery and mortar barrage after another against the city. The rebels’ decision
Maryland Governor Set To Sign Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law
Posted on 08:30 by Unknown
While New Jersey gays and lesbians are waiting for Gov. Chris Christie to change his mind about approving a same-sex marriage bill (he issued a conditional veto and has said he'd put the matter up for a referendum), Maryland isn't waiting. They're joining with New York and several other states in enacting same-sex marriage legislation. Governor Martin O'Malley is set to sign the legislation into
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