Baghdad: The Next Hot Tourist Destination While I wouldn't select Baghdad as the destination for my next vacation that is the image Iraqi officials envision for their capital city. Some Iraqi officials are planning an extreme make-over. Officials are examining plans to promote Baghdad as a place of leisure. Among the proposed ideas to promote … Continue reading News You Might Have Missed
Yet Another ID10T Winner
Somebody must have left the idiot gate open because there seems to be a bumper crop of candidates for the ID10T award. I heard this one on the news last night however I was not able to find it on-line so a few details like names and location are missing. A north-central Florida woman and … Continue reading Yet Another ID10T Winner
Taco Wars
In Los Angeles the battle is brewing between taco trucks and traditional restaurants. The city of Los Angeles has passed a new law that will fine for parking a truck for longer than an hour to $1000 or 6 months in jail. Currently the fine is $60 for staying parked for more than 30 minutes. … Continue reading Taco Wars
Aftermath of Hurricane Ike
It is has been about a week since Hurricane Ike ripped through Louisiana and Southeast Texas but the effects of Ike are long term. We Are Texas Baptist has posted quite a bit about the storm and ways to help. Volunteer: IkeAssist.org Volunteer Houston Meet Specific Needs: Houston Area Churches IkeAssist.org Donations: BGCT Disaster Relief … Continue reading Aftermath of Hurricane Ike
Stick with The Issues, Please
Unless you have been hiding under a rock you have heard that John McCain has chosen Sara Palin, Governor of Alaska as his running mate. If you are like me this move may seem surprising, simply because I really hadn't heard of her before. What is even more surprising are some of the rumors and … Continue reading Stick with The Issues, Please
Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
According to recent study released by the American Educational Research Association that after-school tutoring mandated by No Child Left Behind is not making the grade. The study reviewed tutoring practices in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Milwaukee. It seems that many children who are eligible for the programs do not attend. Also, some of the programs … Continue reading Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
Still Missing: Madeline McCann
It has been one year since Madeleine McCann disappeared. The McCann family was vacationing in Portugal at the time. Apparently, there have been no solid leads in the case. According to a piece on Good Morning America sealed statements by the McCann's have been leaked to the media. The day she disappeared Madeleine questioned her … Continue reading Still Missing: Madeline McCann
The Dee Zone 