Please make this website "smarter" -- management.

Most states see higher jobless rates

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:03 PM EST (Google)

"Unemployment rose in 29 states in the U.S. during October, hinting the threat posed by weak labor markets to the economic recovery might be growing.

us-news, economic, recovery, rising-us-unemployment

Greg Craig debacle will cost Obama support -- among Democrats

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:33 AM EST (Politico)

NOTE: This classic "inside the Beltway", "DC-insider" piece/seed dedicated to JFX Gillis.

politics, barack-obama, hillary-clinton, greg-craig, obama-chicago-gang

Eric Holder hems and haws on "Mirandizing" bin Laden

Seeded on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:54 AM EST (http://www.npr.org)

". . .In one of the highlights of Wednesday's Justice Department oversight hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, attempted to put Holder on the spot with the question: would U.S.

us-news, khalid-sheikh-mohammed, osama-bin-laden, eric-holder, lindsey-graham

CNN Poll: Americans want KSM tried in military court

Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:16 AM EST (CNN)

"Two-thirds of Americans disagree with the Obama administration's decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammed in a civilian court rather than a military court, according to a new national poll.

us-news, eric-holder, khalid-sheikh-mohammed, military-tribunal, federal-criminal-court

Dems alarmed as independents bolt party

Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:08 AM EST (Politico)

"Mounting evidence that independent voters have soured on the Democrats is prompting a debate among party officials about what rhetorical and substantive changes are needed to halt the damage.

politics, democrats, republicans, independents, midterm-elections

Nonpartisan agency says House bill would reduce senior care

Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:10 AM EST (The Washington Post)

"A plan to slash more than $500 billion from future Medicare spending -- one of the biggest sources of funding for President Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's health-care system -- would sharply reduce benefits for some senior citizens and could jeopardize access to care …

health, healthcare, reform, medicare, medicaid, intellectual-dishonesty

Trying to make sense of Holder's decision to try KSM in federal court

Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:02 AM EST (www.stratfor.com)

"International law is actually not particularly ambiguous about the status of the members of al Qaeda.

us-news, eric-holder, geneva-conventions, khalid-sheikh-mohammed, military-commissions, federal-civil-criminal-trials

Obamacare: Buy now, pay later

Seeded on Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:00 AM EST (The Washington Post)

". .

us-news, healthcare, reform, obamacare, fiscal-irresponsibility, healthcare-costs

Daniel Pearl's Family Diagrees with Holder Decision to Try KSM in NYC

Seeded on Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:53 AM EST (The Huffington Post)

"The mother and father of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl are disappointed with the federal government's decision to try Pearl's professed killer and Guantanamo detainee Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York City, according to The Hill.

us-news, eric-holder, khalid-sheikh-mohammed, daniel-pearl, empty-suit

Holder and Obama's Hidden Agenda on 9/11 Murderers

Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:11 AM EST (National Review Online)

". . .We are now going to have a trial that never had to happen for defendants who have no defense.

us-news, barack-obama, eric-holder, khalid-sheikh-mohamed, civilian-trials

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Dear Mr. Chief of Staff: Don't push a bad healthcare plan just because you can

Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:52 AM EST (http://www.tnr.com)

Rahm Emanuel to The New York Times, 11/10/2009: "Let's be honest. The goal isn't to see whether I can pass this [health care reform] through the executive board of the Brookings Institution.

us-news, healthcare, reform, rahm-emanuel, brookings-institution, political-hacks

Cell phone numbers go public this month

Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:42 AM EST (http://www.stjamesnews.com)

Cell phone numbers are going to be released to telemarketers and the like this month. You will be charged for these incoming calls.

us-news, telemarketers, national-do-not-call-list, cellphone-numbers

Will there be a new "normal" for unemployment

Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:35 AM EST (http://moneywatch.bnet.com)

". . .The change in the structural component could, however, be significant. I expect structural unemployment to be higher than it was, particularly in the next few years.

business, economic-recovery, structural-unemployment

Stimulus job boost in Massachusetts exaggerated, review finds -- Errors, incomplete data, estimated positions go into federal report

Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:15 AM EST (The Boston Globe)

"While Massachusetts recipients of federal stimulus money collectively report 12,374 jobs saved or created, a Globe review shows that number is wildly exaggerated.

us-news, stimulus, spending, massachusetts, jobs-creation, figures-lying-liars-figuring

In reelection bid, Dodd dives again in polls

Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:58 AM EST (Politico)

"Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) is still in serious trouble in his re-election race with 53% of voters saying he does not deserve re-election, a new Quinnipiac poll finds.

politics, us-senate, chris-dodd, ct, linda-mcmahon, rob-simmons

Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote -- Registered voters prefer Republicans for the House, 48% to 44%

Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:44 AM EST (http://www.gallup.com)

"Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup's generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last month.

politics, democrats, republicans, independents, 2010-mid-term-elections

NOAA: El Niño to Help Steer U.S. Winter Weather

Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:10 AM EST (www.noaa.gov)

El Niño in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will influence the December through February winter weather in the United States, according to the 2009 Winter Outlook released today by NOAA's Climate Prediction Cente …

us-news, el-ni-o, us-winter-weather

Nouriel Roubini believes the bubble is about to burst

Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:55 AM EST (http://www.bloggingstocks.com)

"Last week, New York University economist Nouriel Roubini decided to speak out about the current economic recovery, warning that it cannot last.

business, federal-reserve, nouriel-roubini, weak-dollar, asset-bubble

'Combat Barbie' Miss England Katrina Hodge launches Miss World 2009 - Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge, the soldier dubbed ''Combat Barbie'' after being crowned Miss England, is joining fellow beauties to launch the Miss World 2009 Festival.

Seeded on Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:29 AM EST (Telegraph)

"L/Cpl Hodge, who was drafted in to compete in the Miss World contest after Rachel Christie relinquished her title following her arrest over an alleged nightclub brawl, said she planned to join comrades on the frontline in Afghanistan.

world-news, hot-chicks, british-army, miss-world, katrina-hodge

Bambi buys the farm in the lions den at National Zoo

Seeded on Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:34 AM EST (The Washington Post)

"A deer that jumped a wall at the National Zoo was fatally injured by two lions Sunday as dozens of startled spectators looked on.

us-news, lions, national-zoo, whitetail-deer

A step closer to universal healthcare coverage and -- bankruptcy

Seeded on Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:11 AM EST (The Washington Post)

". . .The dilemma: The bill also could take America a step closer to bankruptcy. And for progressives in particular -- for those who believe that government has a mission to help the poor and protect the vulnerable -- that prospect should be alarming.

us-news, healthcare, reform, fiscal-unsustainability

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Millions represent the face of 10.2 percent joblessness -- Bleak data point to a stark future for local job seekers, employers

Seeded on Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:32 AM EST (The Washington Post)

". . .Officials at many businesses say they are maintaining hiring freezes initially imposed earlier this year, and some are even planning a fresh round of layoffs in the new year.

us-news, recession, unemployment

Unemployment rate hits 10.2% in October

Seeded on Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:38 AM EST (MarketWatch.com)

"The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 10.2% in October, topping the 10% mark for the first time in 26 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.

us-news, recession, unemployment, joblessness

Jobs, money attract many unemployed to adult entertainment sector

Seeded on Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:23 AM EST (The Nashville Tennessean)

"Jamie Tillman looked for a job for nearly eight months. The 22-year-old applied to sit-down restaurants, fast-food chains and retail stores at the mall — all the kinds of places she has worked before.

us-news, unemployment, nashville, adult-entertainment, strip-clubs

To MSNBC the Least Important Thing about Killer Army Doctor is He was a Muslim Who Compared Suicide Bombers to Soldiers who Throw Themselves on Grenades to Protect Others: Meltdown with Keith Olbermann Part 14

Seeded on Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:16 AM EST (http://newsrealblog.com)

"While every other news channel at the top of the hour led with the mass murders committed by Army psychiatrist Major Malik Nadal Hasan, Keith Olbermann led Countdown with a hysterical rant about the health care demonstration at the Capitol, implying it was treasonous, seditious …

us-news, chris-matthews, fort-hood, keith-olbermann, major-hasan, msnbc, ptsd, terrorism

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Comments & Feedback

Stop being a @!$%#ing coward and deleting everyone's posts.

— Ledif Nieht

Puttin' the Crazy back in conservative. Nice job Bill.

— Bluekilgoretrout

Bill can delete a comment faster than most. Way to stroke yourself buddy!

— Bluekilgoretrout

Regarding your words about Jimmy Carter, I say to you, what a miserable disgrace you are!

— Joanna Caroll

BILL HARRISON! I have not seen you in a long time, (hand shake).
I saw you call that guy "dude", your friend named 'schnoo'.

— Michael Thomas Warren

One thing's for sure, Bill. This place will get NO smarter without the benefit of your contributions. Just sayin'.

— ElliePhat

People with foul mouths like you are a disgrace to society.

— ILoveAmerica59

Good Morning...I just wanted to stop by my Vine Friends place and see ehat youve been up to....Have a Great one...XOXO

— Lady Bug

Love reading your comments and you crack me up bro! :)

— Simplistic Reality

Sorry you're such a wimp Bill. You pulled the same crap Bill O'Reilly does. If he can't win the debate, he rants and then pulls the plug on the caller. My comment might have been needful of discretion, but I believe I was in the limits of COH. You couldn't debate my comment so you told the teacher huh? If I could run into you I'd give you an atomic wedgie and a swirly. The GOP has no Honor anymore, and you're the perfect example.

— GaryColumbus

Thanks for your "Meta Policy" tip. Much appreciated!

— WordsPerSWade

Bill - you already a friend, oops. This is good to be part of the solution, and think about serious concerns as well as share in the discussion. angela

— angela593

Bill, As a good friend of Phil Clapp's, I want to thank you for your wonderful, thoughtful piece on him last month. Not being able to express my loss to a group of friends, I used your farewell to announce Phil's death. When Phil went into the hospital, a group of us began monitoring his daily "progress/fight" over the ensuing 10 days. I really thought he would beat the odds and I was ready to lecture him on taking better care of himself when he had recovered. My office is three floors above Phil's and our home is across the street from his. Phil mentored and was the boss of our oldest son for three years. I can't think of a better education for a young environmental lawyer!
When next you are coming near the Daily Grill, give me a call. I would enjoy a cup of coffee with you in Phil's honor. That is when I can stop crying.

Winsome McIntosh
Founder/Rachel's Network
202 659-0846

— Winsome McIntosh

I believe you made reference to Reverse Osmosis in a post concerning Colorado's water, etc. You stated that R.O. was energy intensive. I thought you might not be aware of the new low pressure, high volume membranes in use now. Anyway check them out. They are very much improved, and demand less power.

— haggardgeorge

Bill Harrison is my hero.

— Eric Near

Hi Bill. I found some articles today (7/7/08) about troubling declines about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stock and their potential need of 75 billion in new capital. I was wondering if you had any thoughts about how this may affect the housing market and the economy in general. After reading you bio thought you may have some special insight, however, I may be mistaken since you work in commercial real estate.

— ryan-jas

Thanks for the criticism, even as harsh as it was. I'm reading more in the direction you indicated.

See you around the vine.

— Gumwars

A man far ahead of his century.

— Yuriy Bilokonsky

Bill Harrison is one of the most outstanding contributors to Newsvine. His quick wit and vast storehouse of knowledge, along with a willingness to do his homework and dig deep into issues, makes his presence here invaluable. Whenever I see a note by Bill Harrison, it grabs my attention, and I often learn something of significance. Bill's contributions advance the understanding of everyone participating in these online discussions.

— Tom Bombadil