Archives for "January 2009":
Photo of the Day on January 31, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Layer Cake Government on January 30, 2009 in Politics
My workplace subscribes to a local government magazine titled "Governing". The publication covers a number of topics of interest to Mayors, legislators, bureaucrats, and contractors. One matter that took up a number of articles in a recent issue was that of the regionalization and unification of local governments. The subject has been one of increased discussion in Puerto Rico with...
Counselor Crystal on January 28, 2009 in Humor
As a child I always had a thing for Counselor Troi from Star Trek's "The Next Generation" series. Troi (Marina Sirtis) goes up there with Susan Sarandon and Marcia Gay Harden as some of the film industry's hottest grandmothers.My recent introduction to DVR has brought back my interest in a number of television programs that I grew up to; from...
A Solution to Ugly Signs on January 28, 2009 in Society
Of all of modern civilization's unattractive architecture, towering billboards and fast food signs are some of the nastiest aspects of today's landscapes. Along with gas stations, heavy-traffic pedestrian cement (take a look at any of Puerto Rico's grit-stained sidewalks), and big box retailer buildings are also unnecessary evils that we must look at every day. I used to think that...
Photo of the Day on January 27, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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The Ritmo on Gitmo on January 27, 2009 in Society
Lots of talk lately concerning the proposed closing of Guantanamo Bay's detention center. Opposition to President Obama's order to close the base is centered on the point that some of the detainees if released could end up back on the battle field.First of all, my position on foreign policy and the war on terror resemble that of Ron Paul. Middle...
Photo of the Day on January 26, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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A Religious Education on January 26, 2009 in Society
I do not oppose of teaching religion in schools. Especially in communities where religion plays such a big role. If a parent wishes for their child to have a Christian upbringing, for example, I believe that they should be able to do so without having to dish out their hard earned dollars over to expensive private schools. A non-religious parent...
Photo of the Day on January 22, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 21, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Mix by Me Vol. 19 on January 21, 2009 in Music
Enjoy, my people:Madlib & J Dilla - Raw AddictArmando Sciascia - Sexy WorldStanley Turrentine - The HustlerThe Last Poets - Black Is...Novos Baianos - ColegioThe Last Poets - Hey NowAlice Coltrane - SivayaYesterday's New Quintet - SunraysNovos Baianos - Swing de Campo GrandeRahsaan Roland Kirk - Variations on a Theme of HindemithRon Carter & Jim Hall - Alone TogetherZimpala -...
Photo of the Day on January 20, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 18, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 17, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 16, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Article Finds on January 15, 2009 in Society
Quite a few article finds here. Enjoy:Time article (point 2) on how Hawaii is building 70,000 recharging stations for electric vehicles.Wired article on modern day street lamp posts.Wired article on a new skateboard-friendly building in Oslo.Wired article on the selling of World of Warcraft items for real-life dollars.Economist article on the property crash in upper class Florida.Economist article on Latin...
Photo of the Day on January 15, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 14, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Fortaleza.us? on January 13, 2009 in Puerto Rico
The Fortaleza website has been updated. The original site URL forwards to an obscure IP address that I'm guessing is temporary. At least until they can ditch the .pr domain for something more to the likes of the PNP Senate's senadopr.us. The website is now blue with a Spanglish menu and his inaugural address in English. What a surprise....
Fortuño, Wave 2 on January 13, 2009 in Puerto Rico
Last week Fortuño announced his first fiscal and economic measures. Yesterday, four additional measures were seen by Puerto Rico's Congress. Though there were aspects of Fortuño's first wave of policies that I was warm towards, I have a problem with his second wave.For starters, the House ditched the current House rules and instead opted to utilize the Jefferson Manual. I'm...
Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare on January 11, 2009 in Music
Via MediaFire...
Fortuño's 1st Fiscal Actions on January 9, 2009 in Puerto Rico
Governor Luis Fortuño announced yesterday a number of measures to curb Puerto Rico's fiscal and economic situation. Here's my take on each of them:1. The lay-off of temporary employees hired from July 2008 to the present moment: go for it. They are political favors, anyways. They are temporary slots and were hired by the PPD administration in a rush to...
Photo of the Day on January 8, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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2003 Wasn't That Bad on January 8, 2009 in Economics
Caribbean Business frantically published an article this morning on Puerto Rico's "worst economic and fiscal crisis in history". "The economy contracted close to 2.25," stated the publication. One economist stated that "the economy will be approximately 7% smaller than it was at the beginning of fiscal 2007." "Worst yet," states the publication, "by June 30 this year, Puerto Rico's economy...
Latin America Update on January 8, 2009 in Latin America
Venezuela... The former paratrooper told a gathering of army officers last week that the broadcast licence of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) would not be renewed when it expires in March. He accused the channel of backing a coup against him in 2002... Venezuela's foreign ministry rejected the criticism and said shutting RCTV would guarantee freedom of expression. Much of...
Bush Quotes on January 8, 2009 in Humor
BBC posted a number of funny Bush quotes.Enjoy....
Photo of the Day on January 7, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Pierluisi Takes Office on January 7, 2009 in Puerto Rico
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi inaugurated his office in Capital Hill yesterday morning. The newspaper demonstrated photos of Pierluisi cutting ribbons, standing next to preachers, and embracing family members. He has an ear-to-ear grin on his mouth while those around him gleam of victory.Fool. He reminds me of a juggling circus monkey.Now if there is one political position that I would...
Photo of the Day on January 6, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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The Return of the Comunidades Especiales on January 6, 2009 in Puerto Rico
PPD Representative Jorge Colberg (who I do respect for his earlier defiance of PPD President Acevedo Vila) has recently presented an initiative alongside Representative Hector Ferrer (who sucks ass), concerning an expansion of the Comunidades Especiales program. The program was created by the PPD's Sila Calderon administration and was composed of the creation of resident advisory boards in the poorest...
Puerto Rico's Police (from a Non-Expert) on January 6, 2009 in Puerto Rico
El Nuevo Dia announced today that the incoming PNP administration will be creating regional police forces, each with their own autonomy and budgets. The article is clear in showing that the regional police forces will operate alongside the state police force. Now I'm no expert in public security but I'm confident that this is not the way to go. The...
Photo of the Day on January 5, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 4, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Toncho Pilatos - Toncho Pilatos on January 4, 2009 in Music
Some neat Mexican psychedelic rock. Been in this mood lately.Via Rapidshare....
Os Novos Bahianos - O Ferro Na Boneca? on January 4, 2009 in Music
Great Brazilian classic rock album. A lot better than I thought it would be considering the shitty cover.Via 4shared....
Photo of the Day on January 3, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Hair Blurbs on January 3, 2009 in Personal
I don't know why women fuck with their hair color. I never really understood the mathematics of it all. Somewhere in the world there are women who are darkening their light hair while there are women who are lightening their dark hair. I don't know; it's sort of a few steps down from transvestism....
Alice Coltrane - Transcendence on January 3, 2009 in Music
Real real real good album. Jazz meets gospel meets African folk.Via Sharebee....
Photo of the Day on January 2, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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Photo of the Day on January 1, 2009 in Photo of the Day
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