Daily Archives: January 15, 2009

Border Trouble Brings Ex-Ranger Out Of Retirement


Border Trouble Brings Ex-Ranger Out Of Retirement


Jan. 9, 1885, was just another uneventful day for Lee Hall, but in exactly one month the retired Ranger would be back in the saddle at the governor

Blazing Saddles


Critters


Critters
Part Two


Last week

Bargain Everywhere?


Bargain Everywhere?


With the economy being what it is and with retail sales being what they are, more and more people are bargaining

Nowadays, The Womb Is No Place For Slackers


Nowadays, The Womb Is No Place For Slackers


Parents used to be satisfied with sonogram images of their child developing in the womb, even though, for all we knew, we were actually watching video footage of a school of mackerel on a depth finder.


“And if you look closely, you can see your baby

Texas Politics Still In The Toilet?


Texas Politics Still In The Toilet?


Apparently Gov. Rick Perry

Suing The DoD: How My Small Claim Just Became A Federal Case


Suing The DoD: How My Small Claim Just Became A Federal Case


In June of 2008, I sued the Department of Defense in small claims court because they promised me a journalism embed in Iraq and then went back on their word, costing me $1,362.15 in airfare and causing me to have to sleep at the Kuwait International Airport Starbucks for two days.


The trial date for Stillwater vs. the Department of Defense was then set for Jan. 9, 2009. All the DoD had to do to settle this case was to send someone over to the Alameda County courthouse and tell the judge either, “Yeah, sure, we owe Jane some money,” or else “Nope, no way, we don

Breaking Patterns


Breaking Patterns


There is a bigger disparity between knowing and doing than between ignorance and knowledge. The tension is not only in having the necessary mental tools, but also in having the will to put them into practice. A new year promotes new beginnings; allow these suggestions to be instrumental in putting your know-how into action.


Make your intentions known. Spend time thinking about who you want to become rather than what you want to do or to have. We become frustrated when our actions do not match our core values. Become aware of your intentions and watch your actions harmonize. Verbalize your goals to a trusted friend who can help you stay on track. Do not become defensive when he/she holds you to your objective.


Monitor mood regulators. It is difficult to make positive changes when you are self-sabotaging. The obvious mood managers are adequate sleep, reduced stress, enough exercise, and healthy eating. Other temperament supervisors have to do with the thoughts you think and the perspective you take. It is “one of those days” only as long as you claim it. Look for the best in every situation.


Develop a learner

Fake Newsman Does Decade


Fake Newsman Does Decade


This past Sunday marked the 10-year anniversary of comedian Jon Stewart

A Tale Of Two Senate Seats


WASHINGTON, D.C.

Pro-Creationist Doc One Of 10 Worst In 2008: Site


NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

Bush, Dems Okay With Israel


CRAWFORD, Texas

Bush, Sr. Tags Son For Next Top Teir Race


WASHINGTON, D.C.

Muslim World


WASHINGTON, D.C.

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