Three surgeons from California were playing golf together and discussing surgeries they had performed. One of them said, “I’m the best surgeon in California. In my favorite case, a concert pianist lost three fingers in an accident, I reattached them,
Month: April 2009
Garden Snakes can be Dangerous…
Garden Snakes also know as Garter Snakes (Thamnophissirtalis) can be dangerous. Yes, grass snakes, not rattlesnakes… Here’s why: A couple in Sweetwater, Texas, had a lot of potted plants. During a recent cold spell, the wife was bringing a lot
No Representation without Taxation?
Our tax policies are getting crazier… It just so happens that our country is undergoing some drastic change in demographics. It is something on the order of 10% of US citizens are paying 70% of the nation’s income taxes. Every
What a Great Place to Live
A recent article in CNBC had Springfield, Ohio ranked up there at the top…
O’bama’s View on Economic Vitality
This would be funny if it wasn’t so true… It appears that O’bama has heard common business terms such as spending, investing, profits, expenses, etc., but if you ever hear him use these words in a sentence extemporaneously, it’s clear
What do Hockey and Basketball have in Common?
I’m constantly telling my buddy, Pilly, that hockey officiating is starting to look more and more like basketball officiating — i.e., the calls by the referees are not only terribly inconsistent, but the penalty calls frequently raise eyebrows… Well, here is a
Where to Live After Retirement
You can live in Phoenix, Arizona where: 1. You are willing to park 3 blocks away because you found shade. 2. You’ve experienced condensation on your butt from the hot water in the toilet bowl. 3. You can drive for
Americans Accepting of Socialism?
An interesting survey from Rasmussen… It appears that only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism. Adults under 30 are essentially evenly divided: 37% prefer capitalism, 33% socialism, and 30% are undecided. Since the majority of US