Posts Tagged ‘politics’

Handy illustration to help Hank Johnson understand islands

By now you have probably seen the YouTube video of Hank Johnson explaining his concern that Guam may sink or tip over because of the weight of all the people.

If you haven’t seen it, here’s the video.

We have created this handy illustrated comparison to help Hank Johnson understand why he is wrong and help others understand why Mr. Johnson is confused.

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04 2010

The Next Big Obama Photoshop Project

If ever there was a photo begging to be photo-shopped! It is rare to get both the Emperor and her apprentice in the same shot.

Who's the Emporer and who's the apprentice?  Photo by Brooks Kraft/Corbis

Who's the Emporer and who's the apprentice? Photo by Brooks Kraft/Corbis

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09 2009

Wife uses her husband’s unemployment as excuse to buy a MacBook

 

I am giving this story publicity as an example of what not to do in troubled economic times.

I am giving this story publicity as an example of what not to do in troubled economic times.

If I were an employer – I am not sure this would motivate me into hiring this guy. It reminds me of when I was teaching high school classes of the moms who would come in and try to talk me into upping their kids grade.

 

Is his wife going to show up at work and make sure he is eating a good lunch and being treated nice by the other workers? I think she just used this as an excuse to by a MacBook.

The $1200+ could have been used to directly benefit her husband’s job search.

Wife to employers: Hire my husband, please – CNN.com.