There aren't many individuals who made over $100 million in 2009 but somehow, the UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley managed.
With that kind of money being thrown around, it's pretty obvious why there was so much of a fight against reform.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
It's The Economy Stupid
It's The Economy Stupid
It may be the best time to buy in decades, but that doesn't mean it's a smart move.
Also: Who needs college
New research suggests that the earning power of a degree may be vastly overblown.
Also: How to retire with a million dollars
You can bank on a seven-figure nest egg if you plan early and adjust as you go.
Also: In Matters Of Health
In Matters Of Health
More than two-thirds of states now have adult obesity rates above 25 percent.
Also: Police admit no five-meter rule existed on security fence law
Toronto residents fearing arrest if they strayed too close to the G20 security perimeter came with a startling revelation Tuesday – it never existed.
Related:
‘I was trying to keep the criminals out.’
Related:
Red light cameras catch police in Iowa
From the "Ah ha, caught ya" Department:
Traffic cameras have snapped 26 local patrol cars speeding and running red lights in eastern Iowa.
Lunatic Fringe
Lunatic Fringe
When dealing with wingnuts ... Remember the rule:
If they accuse someone of something, then they're already guilty of it.
Liars and Fools
Hate Radio screehcer Jay Severin lies: Obama is "the Manchurian candidate" and a "domestic enemy of the Constitution".
This asshole has seen too many movies and not understood them either.
John Boehner (reptile-Ohio) sees a "rebellion" akin to 1776.
That and he sees little green men with death ray eyes and flying coffee cups, too.
President Obama is a "Marxist, backstabbing anti-American", lies hate monger Michael Savage.
Yelling into the mirror is a sign of mental illness, there, Michael.
Faux's Glenn Beck lies: Russian spy ring is proof our country is about to topple.
This idiot has so gone off his rocker. They were caught moron, which means our country is not near toppling. Now the land of Dementia wherein you reside, well ...
Male vs. Female at the ATM machine
A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads:
'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.
Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.
After months of careful research, "MALE & FEMALE" procedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate steps for your gender.'
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MALE PROCEDURE:
1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up.
7. Drive off.
'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.
Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.
After months of careful research, "MALE & FEMALE" procedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate steps for your gender.'
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MALE PROCEDURE:
1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up.
7. Drive off.
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FEMALE PROCEDURE:
1. Drive up to cash machine.
2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.
3. Set parking brake, put the window down.
4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.
5. Tell person on cell phone you will call them back and hang up.
6. Attempt to insert card into machine.
7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.
8. Insert card.
9. Re-insert card the right way.
10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page.
11. Enter PIN.
12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
13. Enter amount of cash required.
14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.
15. Retrieve cash and receipt.
16. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside.
17. Write debit amount in check register and place receipt in back of check book.
18. Re-check makeup.
19. Drive forward 2 feet.
20. Reverse back to cash machine.
21. Retrieve card.
22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided!
23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.
24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.
25. Re-dial person on cell phone.
26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.
27. Release Parking Brake.
Odd Insurance ... yeah, we got you covered
A man once spent $1.5 million to protect himself in case of an alien abduction.
Also: 
Woman sees vampire, drives into canal
From the "Yeah, and here's the men in white coats now" Department:
A Colorado woman crashed her car into a canal and then blamed the accident on a vampire.
Sasquatch Symposium
This weekend Lane Community College hosts its first-ever Sasquatch Symposium. Oregon is a hot spot for sightings, and whether or not you believe in Bigfoot , the phenomenon may be just as part of our culture as the Douglas-fir trees it hides within
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Daily Drift
The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:Whatever you have planned today is unlikely to turn out quite as you had hoped.
If you spend the free time that opens up planning for your future instead, you should be quite successful.
That's especially true when you consider one of your favorite subjects: money.
Get out the spreadsheet, pull up your budget and start rearranging those numbers.
When you look back on today, you should be quite pleased with all you've accomplished.
Some of our readers today have been in:
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Bad Homburg, Hessen, Germany
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Pris, Ile-De-France, France
Sion, Valais, Switzerland
Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia
Hull End, England, United Kingdom
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Mulhouse, Alsace, France
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Seoul, Kyonggi-Do, Korea
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Prato, Toscana, Italy
as well as Finland, and the United States in such cities as Waterford, Chesapeake, Las Vegas, Shelbyville and more
Today is Tuesday, June 29, the 180th day of 2010.
There are 185 days left in the year.
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
There is none.
Speaking of Mottoes
My Personal Motto is: Nunquam Verto
The Family Motto is: Lieber et Audax
The Clan Motto is: Noblis est Ira Leonis
Translated they all mean: "Don't Fuck with me/us!"
( In a nice and courteous sorta way
).
). Seriously, though, you don't want to ...
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
July 8 - 11, 2010
Why do bagpipe players walk while they play?
To get away from the noise.
Video of the Scots band Albannach at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
The Gael
A view of the Scottish scenery taken from across Scotland.
Accompanied by tune 'The Gael' (better known as the Last of the Mohicans Theme).
Performed by The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
World Cup Soccer
With global criticism mounting, FIFA's Sepp Blatter changes course on instant replay.
Also: 
One by one, the costars of a high-profile Nike ad are running into bad luck at the World Cup.
Also: 
A monitor mistakenly shows World Cup fans a play that officials clearly botched.
Also: 
Blond streaks and Mohawks are easy to spot among the offbeat styles of the World Cup.
Also: 
Dunga has not lost a game in this World Cup, but many skeptics criticize his coaching style.
Also: 
If police are right, a World Cup fan's visit to England's dressing room was an orchestrated hoax.
Also: Man swam for 14 hours in shark-infested waters to help friends
When Michael Williams swam for help after a fishing trip turned horribly wrong, he didn't know the swim would become a 14-hour struggle through shark-infested waters. But as the hours dragged on, the belief he could save the lives of his friends John Jarrett and Charlie Picton kept the now 41-year-old afloat.
The courage he showed when their vessel capsized 13km off the Byron Bay coast in February 2008 has seen him nominated for this year's Pride of Australia medal in the outstanding bravery category. "You go through so many stages when you're out there," Mr Williams said yesterday. "At first I was re-thinking the decision, but when I looked back I realised it was too late to stop and I had to keep going. I'd see the ripples and start to hallucinate about fins popping up out of the waves."
"Because I had cuts and was bleeding, I was worried that I was leaving a trail for them. Towards the end, there was a low tide going out. It was like hitting a brick wall and I really started to struggle."
Mr Williams made it to shore near Brunswick Heads but by the next morning when rescuers found the vessel, Mr Picton had drowned. "I still think of Charlie all the time, we'd been friends since school," Mr Williams said. "It was very, very hard on all of us." He has remained close to Mr Jarrett and and the pair are now writing a book.
The courage he showed when their vessel capsized 13km off the Byron Bay coast in February 2008 has seen him nominated for this year's Pride of Australia medal in the outstanding bravery category. "You go through so many stages when you're out there," Mr Williams said yesterday. "At first I was re-thinking the decision, but when I looked back I realised it was too late to stop and I had to keep going. I'd see the ripples and start to hallucinate about fins popping up out of the waves."
"Because I had cuts and was bleeding, I was worried that I was leaving a trail for them. Towards the end, there was a low tide going out. It was like hitting a brick wall and I really started to struggle."
Mr Williams made it to shore near Brunswick Heads but by the next morning when rescuers found the vessel, Mr Picton had drowned. "I still think of Charlie all the time, we'd been friends since school," Mr Williams said. "It was very, very hard on all of us." He has remained close to Mr Jarrett and and the pair are now writing a book.
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