Rhode Island Announces 12 “Official Shutdown Days” in Attempt to Save Money, Close Budget Gap

~~By InsightAnalytical-GRL States are suffering budgets problems these days, including New Mexico which is now in the process of cutting expenses. Locally, our school district is cutting, too. Well, the state of Rhode Island has gone one step further.  Press relese from the Office of the Governor: Governor Carcieri Announces Plan to Achieve $67.8 Million [...]

Spirit Renewal: Fledgling Orioles, Green Chile, Solar Ovens…and a Double Rainbow!

~~By InsightAnalytical-GRL I’ve had a couple of heavy-duty research things hanging around which I just don’t have the time/urge to complete.  There’s another post on non-GMO seeds that’s percolating. But, it’s been a spell of having to accomplish other things and frankly, another period of  “give me a break!” Rather than being dragged down by [...]

Nobody Listening in Washington? Then Send a Message to Gliese 581d…It May Work Out Better in the (Very) Long Run

~~By InsightAnalytical-GRL Once again, Radio Australia has come through with a fascinating story.  In celebration of Australia’s 2009 National Science Week (August 15-23, 2009) and The International Year of Astronomy,  Cosmos magazine has put together this project: Welcome to HELLO FROM EARTH. This site is collecting messages that will be transmitted to Gliese 581d, a [...]

Yabba Dabba Doo! Barack Obama Takes America Back to the Stone Age

~~By Grail Guardian I read a rather innocuous piece on Michelle Malkin’s site about Billie Jean King and how Obama dissed her when presenting her with the Medal of Freedom. The pResident understated how many tennis titles King held by a rather significant amount. Seems innocent enough, right? Malkin herself makes no real judgment about [...]

In Germany, “Dueling Breasts” Join the Ad Campaign in the Run-up to the September Election

~~By InsightAnalytical-GRL There’s beem some stuff around the internet implying/stating that to criticize Hillary Clinton’s recent words and demeanor in Africa is an obvious case of “sexism.” Well, I guess this makes me a sexist as I criticize this woman pol in Germany.  From the BBC World Service: Merkel’s party in low-cut controversy. Vera Lengsfeld [...]