Archive for April, 2008

Page has been created for the Sierra Madre fire 20 miles south east of Los Angeles, the area has not had a fire in 20-40 years.

 Sirra Madre Fire

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Farhan had used his blog to criticize corruption and call for political reform in Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy.

In a telephone interview Saturday, Farhan said he was happy to be free and described his time behind bars as “a unique experience.” He said he had been “fairly treated” but would not comment on the specifics of his case.

“I will be blogging soon,” he said.

http://www.alfarhan.org/

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“The liberal world order will not let go of their global-warming assault on free economies until hell freezes over—by which point, obviously, the global-warming theory will be visibly disproven.”

– Tony Blankley –

via HeavyHanded.us

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In 2004 I started posting polling data on my website, because in 2000 polling data came up and was used during the legal contest over who would be president.

In 2004 as I posted polling data it became clear that I could select polling data to support whoever I wished; In fact, trying to determine which poll closest to being correct is extremely difficult. Nearly none polling data has been within what they call the margin of error, normally less than 4%. The New Hampshire polling data showed that not even if you average polling data can you predict with certainty who will win, Even the polls that were considered biased predicted Clinton as the winner.

None the less, Barack Obama wishes to use polling data to support his nomination (although he wants the actual New Hampshire vote to be considered and not the polling data that shows Hillary won.)

In the polling data presented this year on this site I have not made calls as to who will win in a number of primaries … as I was not convinced that the polling data would correct show who would win. In New Hampshire I noted ” Polls seem conflicted over if Hillary or Obama is in the lead”

The reality I see today is that polls are conflicted over who would have the best change to win vs McCain … Some compilations show McCain wining over either.

Just the truth from my prospective.

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Not the King James Version.

In her April 22 Earth Day news release, Pelosi said, “The Bible tells us in the Old Testament, ‘To minister to the needs of God’s creation is an act of worship. To ignore those needs is to dishonor the God who made us.’ On this Earth Day, and every day, let us pledge to our children, and our children’s children, that they will have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature.”

More on hot air

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Unemployment rates are rising across the United States, except Oklahoma. That state is experiencing the most dramatic reduction in unemployment since 2007, an improvement many in Oklahoma attribute to the passage last year by the state legislature of a strong employment-focused immigration reform law.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported unemployment in Oklahoma had fallen to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4 percent in March last year, while unemployment nationwide was 5.1 percent, up from 4.4 percent in March last year.

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Who’s the strongest candidate to take on John McCain?After 45 contests, Senator Obama has won more delegates, twice as many states and territories, and more of the popular vote. He’s won in every part of the country, and has scored victories among every segment of electorate. He’s inspired Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, building an unprecedented coalition of more than 1.4 million contributors. And when it comes to head-to-head match-ups versus John McCain, Obama performs better than Clinton in key states and shows the potential to put new states in play for Democrats up and down the ballot.Polling data from across the country, from large states and small, reflects the advantage Senator Obama would bring in a race this fall. His ability to expand the Democratic base, and his ability to capture the crucial Independent vote, make him a stronger candidate than Senator Clinton, who would enter the fall campaign with the highest unfavorable ratings of any nominee in half a century.

Big States:

  • California: Obama beats McCain by 27, Clinton beats him by 23. (SurveyUSA, 2/23)
  • New York: A February poll of Clinton’s home state shows her beating McCain by 11, while Obama beats McCain by 10. (Quinnipiac, 3/18)
  • New Jersey: Obama and Clinton both beat McCain by 5. (Farleigh Dickinson, 3/30)
  • Illinois: Obama beats McCain by 29 in his home state, while Clinton wins by 9. (SurveyUSA, 2/28)

Traditional Battlegrounds:

  • Iowa: Obama up 7, Clinton down 6. (SurveyUSA, 4/17),
    • Among Independents: Obama up 9, Clinton down 31. (Rasmussen, 3/31)
  • North Carolina: Clinton trails McCain by 11, Obama ties him. (Rasmussen, 4/10)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 8, Clinton down 16. (Rasmussen, 4/10)
  • Oregon: Obama up 9, Clinton up only 1 (SurveyUSA, 4/17) A march poll showed Obama up 6 and Clinton down 6 (Rasmussen, 3/26)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 11, Clinton up 4. (Rasmussen, 3/26)
  • Wisconsin: Obama up 5 while Clinton ties. (SurveyUSA, 4/17) A March poll showed Obama up 4 and Clinton down 4. (WPR, 3/26)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 17, Clinton up 2. (Rasmussen, 3/26)
  • Michigan: Obama trailing by 1, Clinton trailing by 3. (Rasmussen, 3/25) A February poll showed Obama up 8 and Clinton tied. (Rasmussen, 2/17)
  • New Mexico: Obama up by 3, Clinton down by 3. (Rasmussen, 4/8)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 8, Clinton down 5. (Rasmussen, 4/8)
  • Nevada: Obama leads by 4, Clinton leads by 1. (Rasmussen 3/19)
  • Minnesota: Obama up 14, Clinton up 5. (Rasmussen, 4/22)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 9, Clinton down 14. (Rasmussen 3/19)
  • Pennsylvania: Clinton up 9, Obama up 8 (Rasmussen, 4/9)
    • Among Independents: Obama down 1, Clinton down 19. (Rasmussen, 4/9)

Making New States Competitive:

  • Colorado: Obama up 3, Clinton down 14. (Rasmussen, 4/19) A February poll showed up Obama up 9 and Clinton down 6. (SurveyUSA, 2/28)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 9, Clinton down 13. (Rasmussen, 3/17)
  • North Dakota: Obama up 4, Clinton down 19. (SurveyUSA, 2/28)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 9, Clinton down 29. (Survey USA, 2/28)
  • Virginia: Obama down 8, Clinton down 16. (SurveyUSA, 4/17)
    • Among Independents: Obama up 10, Clinton down 8. (SurveyUSA, 3/16)
  • Montana: Obama down 5, Clinton down 18 (Rasmussen, 4/6)
    • Among Independents: Obama down 2, Clinton down 12 (Rasmussen, 4/6)
  • Texas: Obama down only 1, Clinton down 7 (SurveyUSA, 2/28)

Update

05/02/08 - Blog Hillary, New flash Hillary is strongest against McCain, in her polls.

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As we get closer to the DNC one vote seems to be getting more and more important as it is becoming clear Clinton will not win enough delegates to get the nomination nor will Obama.

There are 794 super delegates,

28.8% support Obama.

31.9% support Clinton.

39.3% undecided.

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Looking around the internet to see what I could find to create Midis;

I digress, placing somebody elses song into a flash is actually a violation of their copyright, even if they were not the person that wrote the song. You can of course do your own rendition and but you need some tools.

During my search I came across a midi player that shows you the sheet music. The program Midi Notation is freeware, they also have programs to create midis (although I am currently playing with a freeware program to make midis know as Anvil Studio).

If you need desire to find sheet music, using midi notation and google to search for a midi you can find nearly anything.

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