November 2010
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The Economist: Can Obama do a Clinton?
LOOKING back, the rout seemed inevitable. As the president himself has conceded: “All the voters knew was that they didn’t yet feel more prosperous or more secure; there was too much fighting in Washington and we were in charge; and the Democrats were for big government.” Another lesson: “You can have good policy without good politics, but you can’t give people good government without both.” And...
October 2010
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WSJ: Trio Shares Nobel Economics Prize
By Charles Duxbury Wall Street Journal October 11, 2010 http://bit.ly/bHTseT STOCKHOLM—American Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and British-Cypriot Christopher Pissarides won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday “for their analysis of markets with search frictions,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. The framework seeks to explain, for example, why there are so many...
September 2010
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I'm Back
It’s been quite some time since I’ve been on tumblr, I think I’m going to start using it again though. So let’s catch you up…
I was in Washington, D.C. working for a non-profit for Military families while saving up money for college. While in D.C. I committed to play golf at CSU Stanislaus in Turlock, CA in the Fall. The change in priorities from politics to golf...
February 2010
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Politico: Republicans have questions for Obama →
“In a heavy dose of pre-summit positioning, the top two Republicans in the House delivered a list of pointed political and policy questions to the White House on Monday that they’d like answered before the bipartisan health care summit at the end of this month:”
January 2010
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AP: PROMISES, PROMISES: Many Obama Pledges Unkept →
“WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ends his first year in office with his to-do list still long and his unfulfilled campaign promises stacked high.
From winding down the war in Iraq to limiting lobbyists, Obama has made some progress. But the president has faced political reality and accepted — sometimes grudgingly — compromises that leave him exposed to criticism. Promises that have...
Sac Bee: Governor's final state of the state... →
#TheHill: Ten campaign themes to watch in 2010 →
This is a great analysis of the current political climate and the variables associated with the 2010 elections.
December 2009
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#HuffPost: The 12 Legislative Battles To Look... →
While I think this list is right, the leaders on these issues will not have the political capital to make them law. With 2010 being a very hostile year for Democrats in the Senate, you’ll see a majority of controversial legislation being passed before Easter.
#PGATour Confidential: Phil Mickelson's... →
Really good interview with annonymous PGA pro about many current events in the world of golf right now. The new grooves, Tiger, World Rankings and the PGA Tour Sponsorships.
#GolfDigest: Northern Exposure - College golf... →
Location is no longer an obstacle for schools in colder climates, as long as your willing to fork up the dough.
#GolfChannel Blog: Anyone care to defend the honor... →
Atlantic: Why The President Went Golfing Today →
Great article by Marc Ambinder on the Obama Administrations strategy during and after terror attacks. Hint: Be opposite of the Bush Administration.
#HuffPost: 12 Things That Became Obsolete This... →
With #TigerWoods gone from #golf, so too will be... →
An unfortunate but real fact surrounding the game of golf. It will be interesting to see what the professional golf community, if any, comes up with as a counter.
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TIGER WATCH: Tiger Recycles Old Flame →
“A NEW report has emerged that Tiger Woods and New York showclub host Rachel Uchitel have resumed their relationship.”
PGA.COM: Young guns begin to make their mark, both... →
#golf #pgatour
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Politico: Rep. Parker Griffith switches to GOP →
POLITICO has learned that Rep. Parker Griffith, a freshman Democrat from Alabama, will announce today that he’s switching parties to become a Republican.
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Economy grows 2.2 percent in third quarter →
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy grew at a much slower pace than previously thought in the third quarter, restrained by weak business investment and a slightly more aggressive liquidation of inventories, data showed on Tuesday.
WatchLas Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson talks about the business climate in Macau.
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NY daily News: Thomson Correctional Center in... →
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Politico: George Washington dies at Mount Vernon,... →
UKPA: #Woods always welcome in Dubai - Bu Amin /... →
“Mohammad Juma Bu Amin, the chief executive officer of Golf in Dubai sent this message to the scandal-hit American through the Middle East newspaper Gulf News: ‘We are with you in this difficult time and respect your request for family privacy. As and when you decide to return to the circuit, you can always count on us.’
Bu Amin added: ‘We will be more than delighted to...
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Huff Post: Tiger Woods Sponsors Distance... →
Really good article about the “Tiger Woods affect” on professional golf. From personal endorsements, TV contracts and tournament sponsorships to notable sporting good brand Nike that banks $650 million annually through its Golf line, specifically TW Golf.
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PGA PROSE: Playing "A Round"
The course is a strange one, much too risky to win Yet the bet in the clubhouse said Tiger’s all in From the tees, one can’t tell how the fairways will go Make just one mistake and you’ll reap what you sow
And so it came down to a strange late night crash Where the problems of life can’t be hidden by cash Some say that her swing speed may be faster than his To the press and police he claimed...
GolfBlogger.com - Politically Incorrect Golf Terms
Hilarious but definitely not PC (or PG.)
A ‘Rock Hudson’ - a putt that looked straight, but wasn’t. A ‘Saddam Hussein’ - from one bunker into another. A ‘Yasser Arafat’ - butt ugly and in the sand. A ‘John Kennedy Jr.’ - didn’t quite make it over the water. A ‘Rodney King’ - over-clubbed. An ‘O.J.’- got away with one. A ‘Princess Grace’ - should have used a driver. A ‘Princess Di’ -...
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CBS: Congressman drops effort to honor Woods #golf... →
PGATOUR.COM unveils site redesign for 2010 season →
November 2009
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AP: Tiger Woods hurt in Fla. car crash →
Tiger Woods seriously injured in a car crash in Florida.
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McClatchy: Obama plans to send 34,000 more troops... →
“Obama is expected to announce his long-awaited decision on Dec. 1, followed by meetings on Capitol Hill aimed at winning congressional support amid opposition by some Democrats who are worried about the strain on the U.S. Treasury and whether Afghanistan has become a quagmire”
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Politico: House Republicans urge war call →
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Charles Krauthammer: Travesty in New York →
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Hispanics blame Rahm for immigrant ban →
Sure, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, they’re in America ILLEGALLY, have cut in front of people trying to be here the right way and don’t pay taxes for any of the services afforded to actual citizens. Why not give them health care on the backs of hardworking, LEGAL Americans. This is the liberal mind.
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ABC News: The $100 Million Health Care Vote →
A must read on the lengths Sen. Reid is willing to go to pass this terrible legislation.
National Review Media Blog: Palin kids vs. Sen.... →
The first line is perfect. Could you imagine if Bristol Palin got a DUI? It would be a headline everywhere. Not if it’s Sen. John Kerry’s daughter.
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The Hill: Carly Fiorina puts conservatism on... →
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The Hill - Foreign policy makes its grand return →
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Politico: Expect to hear a lot more of this →
Democrat talking points for the Senate health bill. To say you’ll hear this a lot would be an understatement.
Obama: Job creation not goal of Dec. 3 jobs forum →
Why would it be? It’s not like the purpose is in the title or something.
Washington Examiner: Hugh Hewitt: Forget jobs... →
Dear Mr. President - PLEASE START BEING PROUD OF... →
“God is great, beer is good, people are crazy”
– Billy Currington
Big Hollywood: ‘Brothers’: Another Hollywood Slam... →
Thought provoking article about the messaging behind recent Hollywood military movies.
Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options →
3 months removed from Gen. McChrystal’s initial proposal for Afghanistan strategy, President Obama now wants to select “D” none of the above.
WatchCommander of U.S. Central Command, Gen. David Petraeus, gives his Veterans Day message.