Archive for January 5th, 2010
» posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 8:24 pm by Damien Baldino
North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan will not run for re-election
In a surprise announcement, North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan announced he will not run for re-election in 2010. After 17 years in the Senate, Dorgan decided during the current recess that this term would be his last. Some have speculated that Nebraska Governor John Hoeven might run, which greatly increases the chances of Republicans gaining the seat.
With Dorgan deciding not to run, and Arlen Specter, Chris Dodd, and Harry Reid under seige in their states, it seems highly unlikely that Democrats will hold onto their 60 seat majority. I don’t think Republicans will be able to recapture control of the senate, but I do believe they will pick up seats and get much closer to 50 seats. Some might consider this wishful thinking, but it is very possible. » read more
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» posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 2:06 pm by Damien Baldino
Airport security measure violates child porn laws?
I have an important message for you, and it’s very important that you read it slowly and understand it completely. Here it goes: There are people out there called terrorists, and they like to kill people, often by blowing them up. We need to do everything we can to stop the terrorists and protect innocent people.
You might think that message is simplistic and goes without saying. If you feel this way, you probably have an IQ over 50. Unfortunately, there are too many people in the world who are terribly out of touch and don’t understand the reality of the world. This type of (or lack of) thinking is displayed perfectly on the topic of using body scanners at airports. As you may know, a terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda attempted to blow up a plane with 300 people on Christmas. You would think that this act would be enough to convince people of the dangers we face, but obviously, it’s not enough. » read more
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» posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 1:03 pm by Damien Baldino
It’s official: Google’s Nexus One is on the wa
It’s official: Google is now in the cell phone business. The company announced the release of the Nexus One, which was completely designed by its own engineers, and will help it gain traction in online advertising.
I’m not sure how the Nexus One stacks up to the iPhone, but there’s no doubt it is a game-changer for the wireless industry. Those who purchase the phone can buy an unlocked version that can be used with any carrier. Of course, that will be pricey, since the initial price will be $529. For those who are a bit more frugal, there is also an option of signing up for a 2 year agreement with T-Mobile and paying just $179. » read more
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