hold the moving trucks
lying liars and the lies they tell
in Grrr, Life, Newsi hate liars. want to know what i hate more than liars? legislators who lie. now, i’m sure you’re sitting there thinking, “cady, all politicians are liars. shouldn’t you know that by now?” well, yes i know that. but being flat out lied to...
starbucks closing
February 26, 2008 in Newsstarbucks is closing all of its stores tonight from 5:30-9 p.m. for in-house training on the art of making coffee for its remaining staff. starbucks recently closed 100 stores and fired 600 employees. dunkin’ donuts is taking advantage of the three-hour closing to offer...
checks
February 19, 2008 in Newssince president bush signed the economic stimulus plan, the treasury chief says checks will start going out in may. the plan is expected distribute approximately $150 billion to millions of americans who file 2007 income tax returns. the one-time rebate checks will be sent...
battling identity theft
February 18, 2008 in Newstwo years ago, my wallet was stolen. when i picked it up from the bank where it had been left, i could tell it had been rifled through, but neither my debit card nor my credit cards had been taken. that doesn’t mean, though,...
stories conflict in clemens hearing
February 13, 2008 in Baseball, News, Sportsace pitcher and future hall of famer roger clemens could be the next baseball player investigated for perjury after conflicting stories today during a congressional hearing about his use of steroids. clemens said during a congressional hearing that he was given b-12 shots, while...
confusing wording
February 12, 2008 in Newsi have been confused by one paragraph in the cnn money story on the proposed tax rebate checks. tax filers who do not owe income taxes because of various credits and deductions but have at least $3,000 in income – which can include social...
tough game
February 11, 2008 in News, Sportsa forward for the florida panthers had emergency surgery after a skate cut his carotid artery. richard zednik accidentally was sliced in the throat by another player’s skate during the game in buffalo, losing a significant amount of blood. the headline on the first...
money from the government
February 10, 2008 in Life, Newspresident bush is expected tomorrow to sign an economic stimulus plan that would distribute approximately $150 billion to millions of americans who file 2007 income tax returns. the one-time rebate checks will be sent out to 117 million low-to-moderate income residents. people who file...
man gets $100,000 power bill
January 23, 2008 in Newsthis story was used as a teaser during a promo for the 11 p.m. news on one of the atlanta stations last night. a tampa man and his roommate living in a one-bedroom trailer received a $100,000 power bill, after having their power turned...
