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130 AIG Execs Score Bonuses

silver_ironist — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:38:02 -0500

American International Group Inc., the insurer that said yesterday it scrapped bonuses for top executives after a U.S. bailout, will still pay 130 managers "cash awards" to stay with the firm. "The expectation from the public and Congress was that they weren't getting bonuses, not that they'd be pushed off by several months," said David Schmidt, an executive pay consultant. "That clearly violates the spirit of AIG saying they'll forgo their bonuses."

Kids Assault Redheads on 'Kick a Ginger Day'

silver_ironist — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:38:51 -0500

When Nanaimo, Canada., high school student Aaron Mishkin appeared for classes Thursday, he heard his classmates talking about "kick-a-ginger day." "But then I left the class, and we have seven minutes to get to the next class, and I was amazed by the amount of people that kicked me along the way," said Mishkin.

Study: Marijuana May Ward Off Alzheimer's

silver_ironist — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:30:26 -0500

A large-scale study released this week showed that the herb gingko biloba has no effect in preventing dementia or Alzheimer's disease. But alternative medicine aficionados may find hope in a new research touting the bennies of another "herb" in preserving memory. Scientists from Ohio State University report that marijuana, contrary to the conventional wisdom, may help ward off Alzheimer's and keep recall sharp.

DNA Confirms Body is Copernicus

silver_ironist — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:30:46 -0500

The remains of an elderly man found in a Polish cathedral in 2005 have now been confirmed to be that of Copernicus, the 16th century astronomer famous for displacing Earth from the center of the universe. A team of Polish researchers have matched DNA extracted from a tooth and a femur bone to that of a strand of hair found in one of Copernicus' old books.

Deputies Tase Son at Father's Funeral

silver_ironist — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:15:40 -0500

A somber funeral service turned scary when two men in coats and ties appeared out of nowhere and began scuffling with a pallbearer. The men turned out to be undercover New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies serving a warrant.

Stark: Talk Radio's Killing GOP

silver_ironist — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:27:04 -0500

Steven Stark: There are plenty of theories circulating about how the GOP got itself into this mess, but one prime suspect clearly isn't getting its due -- conservative talk radio. Today, in a media universe of thousands of choices, the key to economic success is to find your intense minority and play to it for all it's worth. But divisiveness is as profitable in radio as it is fatal to a mass political movement.

Mexican Drug War Crosses Border

silver_ironist — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:41:56 -0500

The drug violence that has left about 4,000 people dead this year in Mexico is spreading deep into the United States, leaving a trail of slayings, kidnappings and other crimes in at least 195 cities as far afield as Atlanta, Boston, Seattle and Honolulu, according to federal authorities.

Gerstein: Don't Misunderestimate Obama

silver_ironist — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:25:15 -0500

Since the election was called Tuesday night, several conservative friends have sent me polite congratulatory e-mails. But I know most of them are horrified by Barack Obama's victory. So, in this dark hour, I would like to return the favor and offer a quantum of solace. It's been two days and, after doing a little checking, I can confirm for you that a) Bill Ayers is not going to be appointed secretary of education; b) the Rose Garden is not being replanted to face Mecca; and c) your children are not being reassigned to Marxist re-education camps.

Telemarketers Refuse McCain Attack Script

silver_ironist — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:43:37 -0400

Some three dozen workers at a telemarketing call center in Indiana walked off the job rather than read an incendiary McCain campaign script attacking Barack Obama, according to two workers at the center and one of their parents.

McCain's Brother Calls 911 with Traffic Complaint

silver_ironist — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:32:19 -0400

In 911 audio, John McCain's brother Joe allegedly calls 911 to complain about a traffic delay and tells the operator "fuck you" when told he is misusing the service.

GOP Strategist Outraged at Obama's Campaign Plane Use

silver_ironist — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:01:16 -0400

Republican strategist Brad Blakeman, responding to a question about how John McCain could square his opposition to wasteful spending with the RNC shelling out over $150,000 on clothes and accessories for Sarah Palin, said that the real outrage is Barack Obama "taking a 767 campaign plane to go visit Grandma."

Rich: McCain Can't Quit Dubya

silver_ironist — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:30:19 -0400

Frank Rich: Old Mr. Straight Talk has become so shaky a speaker that when he does talk straight, it's startling. On Wednesday night, John McCain mustered exactly one such moment of clarity: "Senator Obama, I am not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago."

Press Kept Away from Palin Supporters

silver_ironist — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:32:09 -0400

At a campaign appearance in Clearwater, Fl., the media wasn't permitted to talk to Sarah Palin supporters. When reporters tried to leave the designated press area and head toward the crowd was seated, they were confronted by campaign escorts and turned back arouund.

Will: McCain 'Not Suited to the Presidency'

silver_ironist — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:31:33 -0400

George Will: Under the pressure of the financial crisis, one presidential candidate is behaving like a flustered rookie playing in a league too high. It is not Barack Obama.

McCain Owns 13 Cars, Obama 1

silver_ironist — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:25:28 -0400

Based on public vehicle-registration records obtained by Newsweek, John and Cindy McCain own 13 cars and Barack and Michelle Obama own one, a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid.