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POPSDealergate: Stats Demonstrate That Chrysler Dealers . . . . . Likely Shuttered On A Partisan Basis Smith reports that Lithia will likely have a net gain of three new dealers after the dust settles (they lose just two and may gain five). Debeor has donated nearly $15,000 to two Democrat candidates and approximately $8,250 to four GOP individuals. What are the Odds? All other factors being equal, what are the odds that RLJ's dealerships would remain open while all other area dealerships would What are the odds of all of these RLJ dealerships remaining open while their competitors are wiped out? Maybe 1/10,000,000 of 1%. Yes, that's one ten-millionth of one percent. Approximately the odds that I'll win American Idol. Or that you'll land two frisbees, simultaneously, on each of Barack Obama's teleprompters during one of his televised speeches. Hello, mainstream media: anyone listening? How about you, class-action lawyers?
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POPS $1.2 Million Maryland House Raffle Ticket $50
However, like many homeowners these days, the Walkers are having a tough time making their mortgage payments. They need to sell, but instead of taking their chances in a struggling real estate market they've decided to hold a raffle. The task is daunting. The Walkers need to sell 31,000 $50 raffle tickets. But, their idea has captured people's imaginations. INSIDE EDITION visited the Walkers as they held an open house. Everyone who came was excited at the idea of winning the stunning home. Some wanted to purchase more than just one ticket! While it's hard for the Walkers to give up their dream home, having a raffle made that heart wrenching decision a little easier. "It's a win win win," Tom tells INSIDE EDITION. "We get to sell our home in a tough market. We're benefiting a worthy cause and one lucky person could change their life by winning a million dollar home. A percentage of the raffle proceeds will be donated to We Care and Friends Charity www.wecareandfriends
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POPSLovely umbrellas Buy a lovely umbrella for yourself or as a gift. Help some orphans in New Delhi. It is win-win.
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POPSA Hero's Homecoming: SOCOM's Black Dagger Jumpers Brought The House Keys The house was built by Operation Coming Home, a group of military veterans who are now real estate agents and home builders. All the material and labor were donated. The mission of "Operation Coming Home" is to provide injured war veterans with free houses that they call "Hero Homes." Bozik was the first recipient. The home was built with special features to make Bozik's life easier, including radiant heat floors, easy-access cabinets, a sprinkler system and appliances with special hinges and levers that make opening doors easier. Bozik and his pregnant wife were moving in Monday, because Oct. 27 is his "Alive Day" – the anniversary of the day he came out of coma from his injuries. It happened here, and with your help, it will happen again. Update:One of Joey and Jayme's biggest supporters is miblogger Blackfive, who has an extensive trove of articles about what they gone through to get to where they are today.
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POPS Father Pfleger Draws Spotlight Again As a state senator, Obama secured two grants related to Pfleger's church _ one for $100,000 to repair The Ark community center at the church in 2000 and the other for $125,000 for Pfleger has invited criticism with his words and actions in the past, even before Sunday's fiery sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ.computers at the church's employment resource center. Aides say Obama has rarely visited St. Sabina, although he cited Pfleger, along with Wright, as one of his spiritual advisers in a 2004 Chicago Sun-Times story. Pfleger helped Obama's Iowa campaign by taking part in a faith forum. Pfleger has invited criticism with his words and actions in the past, even before Sunday's fiery sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ.
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POPSOscars Tainted with Conflict Diamonds by Zionist Mogul. "Oxfam stated publicly that Leviev had never been an Oxfam donor, nor would they accept donations from any individual who constructs settlements in occupied territory in contravention of international humanitarian law. Twenty days after Adalah-NY raised the issue, an article which claimed that Leviev donated to Oxfam was finally removed from the news site belonging to an organization of which Leviev is the president."
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POPSHindu gods get summons from court Judge Singh sent out two notices to the deities, but they were returned as the addresses were found to be "incomplete". Local say the temple belongs to the gods. This prompted him to put out adverts in local newspapers summoning the gods. "You failed to appear in court despite notices sent by a peon and later through registered post. You are herby directed to appear before the court personally", Judge Singh's notice said. :roll eyes:
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POPSOne Way Our Children Are Being Left Behind I don't care if Find A Grave thinks William L. Holmes is famous. It is their loss not to note that he is buried in the cemetery that he and his wife donated to Clackamas County from their Donation Land Claim. This article highlights another way that our children are left behind when it comes to national history.
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POPSFaux Snow OK, I will trade California all their loverly weather for all my winter weather; I HATE winter because it's cold!
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POPSObama Walks Ethical Tightrope The article is pretty much just the facts and Obama's statement. It's not clear if anyone is accusing him of ethical misconduct or if there's any evidence that something improper was done. To me, it's just one of those things that you here and wonder why the person was oblivious to the possible perception of their behavior. Sounded like a good statement and apology from Obama. Hope he thinks things through a little better in the future.