43,252,003,274,489,856,000: This is the number of Rubics Cube combinations.
Sun exposure of 20-30 minutes daily could reduce the risk of pancreatic and ovarion cancer by 30% to 40%.
In 1950, fewer than 3 of 10 Americans took a daily bath in the winter. Today 3 of 4 take a daily winter bath or shower.
The average American today has three more teeth than the average American in 1970.
The latest CNN poll shows that in an election rematch between Obama and Romney, Romney would win by 53% to 44%.
10% of enrollies in New York City international highschools are illegal immingrants.
Heads of households who are 70 years of age or older will increase by 42% by 2075.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
DESERTERS OR VICTIMS?
This past Thursday at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, President Obama railed that American companies that move their headquarters overseas are "corporate deserters." Furthermore, he stated, "The Democrats are in favor of rewriting the tax code to punish corporations who head to foreign countries."
Is this the right approach? Absolutely not. Why are these so-called "deserters" moving their headquarters from the US to foreign countries? There is one simple answer. The US has the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world--35%. By comparison, the United Kingdom is 23%, Canada is 15%, China is 25%, Germany is 15%, Japan is 25.5%, Hong Kong is 16.5%. Even Russia, the former capital of communism, has a tax rate of 20%. The fact that we have the world's highest corporate tax rate puts American companies at a decided disadvantage when it comes to world trade. Very few foreign companies are coming to the US to set up their businesses. Why would they, when they can stay home and keep more of their own money? If Obama is truly concerned about "corporate deserters," and is truly interested in creating more jobs in this country, the logical move would be to lower our corporate taxe rate. The genuinely patriotic gesture would be to provide our companies with every advantage to remain competitive in world trade and increase their profits. Greater profits means 4 things: more jobs, more secure jobs, higher pay rates, increased stock prices, which in turn benefits the tens of millions of working and retired Americans with 401K's, pension plans and various investment programs, making their families more secure.
But instead of aiding American companies, Obama and the Democrats want to punish them further by raising taxes, proving once and for all that Obama is perhaps the most anti-business president in our history. It is yet more proof that he is (1) ideologically opposed to the free market system (2) that he has limited knowledge of how a free market system functions efficiently.
To create more jobs and lower unemployment, we need to stop punishing American enterprise, because when they are punished, American workers are also punished.
Is this the right approach? Absolutely not. Why are these so-called "deserters" moving their headquarters from the US to foreign countries? There is one simple answer. The US has the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world--35%. By comparison, the United Kingdom is 23%, Canada is 15%, China is 25%, Germany is 15%, Japan is 25.5%, Hong Kong is 16.5%. Even Russia, the former capital of communism, has a tax rate of 20%. The fact that we have the world's highest corporate tax rate puts American companies at a decided disadvantage when it comes to world trade. Very few foreign companies are coming to the US to set up their businesses. Why would they, when they can stay home and keep more of their own money? If Obama is truly concerned about "corporate deserters," and is truly interested in creating more jobs in this country, the logical move would be to lower our corporate taxe rate. The genuinely patriotic gesture would be to provide our companies with every advantage to remain competitive in world trade and increase their profits. Greater profits means 4 things: more jobs, more secure jobs, higher pay rates, increased stock prices, which in turn benefits the tens of millions of working and retired Americans with 401K's, pension plans and various investment programs, making their families more secure.
But instead of aiding American companies, Obama and the Democrats want to punish them further by raising taxes, proving once and for all that Obama is perhaps the most anti-business president in our history. It is yet more proof that he is (1) ideologically opposed to the free market system (2) that he has limited knowledge of how a free market system functions efficiently.
To create more jobs and lower unemployment, we need to stop punishing American enterprise, because when they are punished, American workers are also punished.
Friday, July 25, 2014
OOPS! ENVIRONMENTALISTS BLOW THEIR COVER
In the past decade the global warming debate between environmentalists and global warming skeptics, of which I am one, has been heating up (no pun intended). One side claims we're on the brink of catastrophic climate change, while the other side says there are no scientific facts to back up global warming, and that doomsday predictions are merely scare tactics that are politically motivated.
Now the accusations against the global warming crowd have gained greater validity as they inadvertantly put their collective feet in their collective mouths and revealed their real motives. One hundred thirty environmental groups from around the world participated in a climate change conference in the socialist country of Venezuela. A paper called the Margarita Declaration was presented at the conference. A statement in the declaration tore away the facade of scientific inquiry when it stated: Global warming cannot be stopped without ending the hegemony of the capitalist system. Bazanga!!! That statement reveals the real agenda of environmentalists and lays to waste their scientific arguments.
Until the 1980's, leftist groups proudly proclaimed themselves to be Marxists or communists, and vowed the destruction of the capitalist free market system. During the 1980's, and particularly after the fall of the Soviet Union,communism was essentially discredited in the eyes of everyone except the most radical leftists. Suddenly the terms Marxist and communist fell out of favor, and left leaning political groups quickly shunned those descriptions of their movement. However, their political goals remained the same: Defeat capitalism. How could they shed their old Bolshevik image and still achieve their goals? They found a new tactic and new buzzword: Environmentalism.
Jumping on the bandwagon of the environmental movement provided the Left with a cover for their political jihad agaisnt western capitalism. Note their attacks and who they branded as the villains of global warming: The United States, western Europe and Japan--the most prominent of capitalist countries. Why are these countries the supposed enemy? Because they drive cars and SUV's, devour fossil fuels, build factories, consume electrical power for heating, cooling and computers, despoil nature through oil drilling and fracking. And the biggest villains of all, according to Leftists, are the multi-national corporations and their voracious appetite for evil profits. In other words, the Left opposes everything that provides these countries with prosperity, longevity, freedom and the highest living standards of anywhere on earth.
Note the Left's solution to this alleged crisis: Government intervention with strict regulations of the economy and every aspect of the average citizen's life. In other words, communism.
The Left is savvy enough to understand that spouting Marxist rhetoric will turn people off. But if they dress up their declarations with the facade of science and climate change hand wringing, they believe they can hoodwink the world into unwittingly accept Marxist doctrine. While the debate is ostensibly about science and saving the earth, it is really about a struggle between political and economic systems. One side distorts science to spread fear and distrust of technology and free markets, while the other side uses science to defend a system that brings prosperity and individual freedom.
Who had the superior quality of life? East Germany or West Germany? Who now enjoys a better quality of life? North Korea or South Korea?
One side seeks to blind us with science and fear mongering, while the other side seeks to enlighten us with science and reason.
Choose your side wisely.
Now the accusations against the global warming crowd have gained greater validity as they inadvertantly put their collective feet in their collective mouths and revealed their real motives. One hundred thirty environmental groups from around the world participated in a climate change conference in the socialist country of Venezuela. A paper called the Margarita Declaration was presented at the conference. A statement in the declaration tore away the facade of scientific inquiry when it stated: Global warming cannot be stopped without ending the hegemony of the capitalist system. Bazanga!!! That statement reveals the real agenda of environmentalists and lays to waste their scientific arguments.
Until the 1980's, leftist groups proudly proclaimed themselves to be Marxists or communists, and vowed the destruction of the capitalist free market system. During the 1980's, and particularly after the fall of the Soviet Union,communism was essentially discredited in the eyes of everyone except the most radical leftists. Suddenly the terms Marxist and communist fell out of favor, and left leaning political groups quickly shunned those descriptions of their movement. However, their political goals remained the same: Defeat capitalism. How could they shed their old Bolshevik image and still achieve their goals? They found a new tactic and new buzzword: Environmentalism.
Jumping on the bandwagon of the environmental movement provided the Left with a cover for their political jihad agaisnt western capitalism. Note their attacks and who they branded as the villains of global warming: The United States, western Europe and Japan--the most prominent of capitalist countries. Why are these countries the supposed enemy? Because they drive cars and SUV's, devour fossil fuels, build factories, consume electrical power for heating, cooling and computers, despoil nature through oil drilling and fracking. And the biggest villains of all, according to Leftists, are the multi-national corporations and their voracious appetite for evil profits. In other words, the Left opposes everything that provides these countries with prosperity, longevity, freedom and the highest living standards of anywhere on earth.
Note the Left's solution to this alleged crisis: Government intervention with strict regulations of the economy and every aspect of the average citizen's life. In other words, communism.
The Left is savvy enough to understand that spouting Marxist rhetoric will turn people off. But if they dress up their declarations with the facade of science and climate change hand wringing, they believe they can hoodwink the world into unwittingly accept Marxist doctrine. While the debate is ostensibly about science and saving the earth, it is really about a struggle between political and economic systems. One side distorts science to spread fear and distrust of technology and free markets, while the other side uses science to defend a system that brings prosperity and individual freedom.
Who had the superior quality of life? East Germany or West Germany? Who now enjoys a better quality of life? North Korea or South Korea?
One side seeks to blind us with science and fear mongering, while the other side seeks to enlighten us with science and reason.
Choose your side wisely.
Friday, July 18, 2014
WEIRD NUMBERS GAME #7
According to the journal, Nature Climate Change, ethanol fuels release 7% more greenhouse gases than petroleum fuels.
In 1994 it was reported that 11% of American men did not engage in any regular exercise. Today, that number is 43%.
Parents give young children, on average, $1360.00 annually in the form of allowances, gifts and rewards.
After age 30, a man's testosterone level drops 1% a year.
Recent polls show that 55% of Hispanics oppose Obama's immigration policy.
Average American male has 6 to 9 hours a week more leisure time today than 50 years ago.
In 1970, 40% of American households consisted of a married couple with children. Today that number is 19%.
In 1960, 72% of adults were married. Today that number is 51%.
In 1994 it was reported that 11% of American men did not engage in any regular exercise. Today, that number is 43%.
Parents give young children, on average, $1360.00 annually in the form of allowances, gifts and rewards.
After age 30, a man's testosterone level drops 1% a year.
Recent polls show that 55% of Hispanics oppose Obama's immigration policy.
Average American male has 6 to 9 hours a week more leisure time today than 50 years ago.
In 1970, 40% of American households consisted of a married couple with children. Today that number is 19%.
In 1960, 72% of adults were married. Today that number is 51%.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
ILLEGALS: THE HUMAN TSUNAMI
The human tsunami of illegal immigrants now washing over our southern border is the preview of a major crisis for our country if this policy is not changed. Over the past 9 months, tens of thousands of illegals have made their way into this country, bringing with them, according to border agents, scabies, lice, whooping cough, pneumonia, swine flu and meningitis.
Among those illegals are thousands of unaccompanied children. This, alone, presents a monumental dilemma for the US. These children will have to be housed, fed, clothed, educated. In addition, our already overburdened healthcare system will be forced to provide medical care for these children. An who will pay for this sudden and profound impact on our society? It will be the working folks of this country who will foot the bill, as the Feds will be forced to extract a bigger share of honestly earned wages to pay for this demand for social services. Since these kids are being crammed together in refugee camps along the border, agents have already reported cases of violence, molestation and sexual abuse, which, looking ahead, will effect the behavior of these children as adults. And when these children are made wards of the state and bounced from foster home to foster home, even more anti-social behavorial issues will arise.
Compounding the problem is the documented fact that at least hundreds of illegals are drug cartel gang members, ready to add to the violence and crime rates of our major cities.
What is the answer to this crisis? Shut it down right now until this untenable situation gets straightened out. When the illegals come in, send them right back out. For those of you waiting for the President to take control of this situation, please take note. The chaos on our southern border is part of his strategy. Upon winning the presidency, Obama said in a speech that he intends to change the very fundamental nature of this country. It wasn't a threat. It was a vow. The human tidal wave is the Obama agenda coming to fruition.
In the coming months and years you will hear a troubling and disturbing sound. It will be shit hitting the fan.
Among those illegals are thousands of unaccompanied children. This, alone, presents a monumental dilemma for the US. These children will have to be housed, fed, clothed, educated. In addition, our already overburdened healthcare system will be forced to provide medical care for these children. An who will pay for this sudden and profound impact on our society? It will be the working folks of this country who will foot the bill, as the Feds will be forced to extract a bigger share of honestly earned wages to pay for this demand for social services. Since these kids are being crammed together in refugee camps along the border, agents have already reported cases of violence, molestation and sexual abuse, which, looking ahead, will effect the behavior of these children as adults. And when these children are made wards of the state and bounced from foster home to foster home, even more anti-social behavorial issues will arise.
Compounding the problem is the documented fact that at least hundreds of illegals are drug cartel gang members, ready to add to the violence and crime rates of our major cities.
What is the answer to this crisis? Shut it down right now until this untenable situation gets straightened out. When the illegals come in, send them right back out. For those of you waiting for the President to take control of this situation, please take note. The chaos on our southern border is part of his strategy. Upon winning the presidency, Obama said in a speech that he intends to change the very fundamental nature of this country. It wasn't a threat. It was a vow. The human tidal wave is the Obama agenda coming to fruition.
In the coming months and years you will hear a troubling and disturbing sound. It will be shit hitting the fan.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
4 MORE REASONS TO BE SKEPTICAL OF GLOBAL WARMING
1. In June the Anarctic polar ice extent set an alltime record for size.
2. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data indicate that this past winter's record cold is part of a 20 year trendline that shows an almost 3 degree Fahrenheit cooling since 1995.
3.The 2 decades that show the most record high temperatures in the Chicago area were the 1930's and the 1940's.
4. Contrary to predictions, the past twenty years has seen a reduction in droughts, wildfires and hurricanes.
2. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data indicate that this past winter's record cold is part of a 20 year trendline that shows an almost 3 degree Fahrenheit cooling since 1995.
3.The 2 decades that show the most record high temperatures in the Chicago area were the 1930's and the 1940's.
4. Contrary to predictions, the past twenty years has seen a reduction in droughts, wildfires and hurricanes.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE HYPOCRISY
Approximately 90% of African American voters vote for Democrat candidates. Why such overwhelming support for Dems? The perception throughout the back community is that Republicans are racist, bigoted and anti-black, whereas Democrats are the only political party concerned with the welfare and wellbeing of black Americans. Are these perceptions of our 2 major political parties accurate? Let's take a closer look at recent history.
In 1964, the landmark Civil Righs Act was signed into law. It may surprise African Americans, as well as white Americans to know that in the House of Representitives, 79% of Republicans voted in favor of the Bill, while only 63% of Democrats voted for it. In the Senate, 21 Democrats voted no on the Civil Rights Act, yet only 6 Republicans voted against it.
Throughout the south during the 50's and 60's, all those governors standing in the doorways of public schools to block the admission of black children--those governors, like Faubus in Arkansas, and George Wallace, were all Democrats. And those sheriffs who unleashed snarling police dogs on black demonstrators, and doused them with the full force of firehoses--those sheriffs were all Democrats.
Today, cities like Detroit, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Philadelphia, etc., are going bankrupt, riddled with drug gangs and homicides, failing school systems and corrupt politicians--every single one of those cities are run by Democrats. Please explain to me how those cities are raising the quality of life for their black inhabitants.
It is time for the black community to open its eyes, ask the tough questions and cast aside the old, tired political stereotypes. Their very survival is at stake.
The Democrats are not saviors or protectors. They are exploiters of the underclass.
In 1964, the landmark Civil Righs Act was signed into law. It may surprise African Americans, as well as white Americans to know that in the House of Representitives, 79% of Republicans voted in favor of the Bill, while only 63% of Democrats voted for it. In the Senate, 21 Democrats voted no on the Civil Rights Act, yet only 6 Republicans voted against it.
Throughout the south during the 50's and 60's, all those governors standing in the doorways of public schools to block the admission of black children--those governors, like Faubus in Arkansas, and George Wallace, were all Democrats. And those sheriffs who unleashed snarling police dogs on black demonstrators, and doused them with the full force of firehoses--those sheriffs were all Democrats.
Today, cities like Detroit, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Philadelphia, etc., are going bankrupt, riddled with drug gangs and homicides, failing school systems and corrupt politicians--every single one of those cities are run by Democrats. Please explain to me how those cities are raising the quality of life for their black inhabitants.
It is time for the black community to open its eyes, ask the tough questions and cast aside the old, tired political stereotypes. Their very survival is at stake.
The Democrats are not saviors or protectors. They are exploiters of the underclass.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
WEIRD NUMBERS GAME #6
Americans drink the equivalent of one million glasses of tap water daily.
In 2011, there were 5.3 million auto accidents, resulting in 32,000 deaths.
Parking spaces and parking lots take up 10% of urban land.
In a recent poll, 48% opf respondents said they wanted Obamacare wiped off the books.
During the summer, movie goers will buy 176 million boxes of popcorn.
Water makes up 75% of an infant's weight.
In 1940, there were 159 workers for every Social Security recipient. Today, there are only 2 workers per recipient.
Based on the annual rate of convict exonerations, it is estimated that 4.1% of deathrow inmates are innocent.
The moon moves away from Earth at the rate of 5 feet every hundred years.
Nightshift workers have a 41% higher risk of getting a heart attack.
In 2011, there were 5.3 million auto accidents, resulting in 32,000 deaths.
Parking spaces and parking lots take up 10% of urban land.
In a recent poll, 48% opf respondents said they wanted Obamacare wiped off the books.
During the summer, movie goers will buy 176 million boxes of popcorn.
Water makes up 75% of an infant's weight.
In 1940, there were 159 workers for every Social Security recipient. Today, there are only 2 workers per recipient.
Based on the annual rate of convict exonerations, it is estimated that 4.1% of deathrow inmates are innocent.
The moon moves away from Earth at the rate of 5 feet every hundred years.
Nightshift workers have a 41% higher risk of getting a heart attack.
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