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POPSUS Town Utilizes Local Currency Let’s say you spend a dollar with Chatham Wireless. That’s a local Internet service provider. They will use part of that dollar to pay their folks. They live here. Part of it may go to their bookkeeper. Part might go to an advertisement in our local media. They might use their money to get a massage, lunch at Angelina’s Kitchen, or dinner at the General Store Cafe. Part of that dollar might go to buy groceries at Chatham Marketplace which will then buy produce from the local farmer, who will then go buy some Internet access from Chatham Wireless. The longer that dollar stays in our community, the more enriched we become.
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POPSScientists crack 'entire genetic code' of cancer I hope these scientists aren't related to the Climate Change ones but, indeed, this sounds so promising. But then also, when the treatments ultimately reach the average person, surely it will be too expensive or potential recipients too sick to be covered by the Health Care Bill. :~(
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POPSSchwarzenegger quietly kills effort to get commuter rail funds More: Eliminated from the state application for federal funds was almost $170 million for positive train control — computer-guided braking systems designed to prevent crashes and allow conventional trains to safely travel at 110 mph. Such automated systems, which the federal government wants installed by 2015, would have prevented the commuter rail crash in suburban Los Angeles last year that killed 25 people in the worst rail accident in modern California history. Also removed was $969 million in railroad crossing improvements, track additions, overpasses and maintenance projects designed to benefit the corridor between San Diego and Los Advertisement Angeles as well as the main rail line through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. One major goal of commuter rail services has been to reduce the travel time between San Diego and Los Angeles from about three hours to two hours.
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POPSKeep the government out of the news business
Turning to Washington for help to save the declining news business says much about the mentality of mainstream journalism leaders, an attitude that we and the government are on the same side. This is the mentality that led to the news establishment’s acceptance of the Iraq War. Go to the clip to learn what happened to Mother Jones after becoming a tax exempt non-profit after it reported on lobbying in Washington. Once you allow the government or private corporation to have any controlling link to the media you lose independence. Editors become fearful of criticizing the hand that feeds it. Publishers and benefactors become cozy and unbiased reports become fewer and fewer. Journalism becomes a de facto advertisement for consumer products. We hope in the future we’ll see more I.F. Stones, more guerrilla warriors on the Web, in print and on the air. Because of them—and not because of a government handout—great reporting will survive, as it always has.
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POPSThe coat of arms of Switzerland is protected by American law? WTF? Perhaps someone with more legal background than I could lend their experience to me and answer WHY the Swiss coat of Arms is protected under US Law? And carries with its misuse the same Punishment. It just doesn't make any sense and either I'm tried and somehow keep missing it or its a pain to find. Just curious is all, I like mysteries but this is beginning to bug me after a few days or so (on & off) Over to you guys. (I Hope)
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POPSDrugmaker ads to target Obama idea PhRMA says its upcoming advertisement, which will feature TV talk show host and PhRMA spokesman Montel Williams. "We're going to do an ad campaign that is designed to make people aware of the importance of preserving your free-market health care system," Mr. Johnson said.
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POPSWas the photoshopped Ralph Lauren model fired for being overweight?
Most of us know that a tall, young woman who weighs 120 pounds is not overweight. But Hamilton claims Ralph Lauren was dissatisfied with her body, and therefore fired her six months ago. However, the company continued to use her image, whittling down her arms, waist, thighs, and possibly several other body parts in the above ad. If they were so unhappy with how she looked, why not get another model for the campaign? Why use the photos and alter and distort them? Today, Ralph Lauren himself is distancing himself from the ad, claiming, "The image in question was mistakenly released and used in a department store in Japan and was not the approved image which ran in the U.S." So we're confused. They say the photoshopping was an error, that Hamilton is "beautiful and healthy," yet they allegedly fired her for her size? With all these apologies and statements it sounds like the brand still has yet to accept responsibility for their actions.
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POPSAt Least 6 Federal Laws & Regulations Violated By the NEA Conference Call And today the WH called the call "inappropriate". I guess that's what they now call illegal activities performed by the Administration and/or Congress. "Any failure by the Congress of the United States to initiate a full-scale investigation must be considered action designed to enable the misuse of taxpayer funds in violation of federal law." Indeed.
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POPSHelp Find The Father of Little August This is so funny. This video is a hoax. It was made by a Danish tourist bureau. VisitDenmark., but it sure has caused an uproar. You have obviously no idea what it means to have kids. I do not understand that someone can sink so low and exploiting a child and the world in the way in hopes that people actually want to visit Denmark, writes one of the angry Danes on the website. VisitDenmark has also received positive comments on the advertisement from among others foreigners who thought it was an expression of good Danish humor. - You inspire me to be a better father for my child, wrote one man. Yes, this is Danish humour at it's best. We can laugh and make fun at just about anything, and we do. I thought this video was really funny. Maybe you have to live here to appreciate it, but it sure makes life a heck of a lot more fun. Come up and see us sometime! I'll even buy you a beer. Hahahah! .:lol: .:lol:
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POPSProfitable Until Deemed Illegal Surfing Internet you can stumble on this site, if didn't yet by some luck; their ads popping up everywhere, they do not saving on advertisement. How many times con artists will teach us to be vigilant and taste waters before getting in? They feel themselves free in virtual space with scores at their disposal. But good folks will always defeat evil, we can use opportunity to quickly share our experience and warn each other. Or even get organized for impending lawsuit. Don't fall victims of fraudsters, don't let evil reign. They skillfully take advantage of weaknesses of human nature, even worst, incite and inflame them for the profit at any price. Isn't it similar to what was done to all us recently?
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POPSWar is not a video game During this, one of the bloodiest months in the Afghanistan war, the spots promote a somewhat comforting, if disturbingly misleading, message — and it is aimed not just at potential soldiers, but also at the public at large. For the former, the goal is reassurance. As Bush-era attempts to conflate bellicosity and patriotism were undermined by persistent body bags, military recruitment has become more challenging. In response, the Pentagon hopes to make prospective volunteers believe their tours of duty will be as safe as a night on the couch.
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