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‘Bulo’s 4th of July Music for the Masses
“Hey-y-y, baby, it’s the 4th of July” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BtzpaCZnjA&feature=related[/youtube] Dave Alvin- “4th of July” “What a waste of gunpowder and sky…” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S7HAvibdvc&feature=related[/youtube] Aimee Mann- “4th of July” “Sandy, the fireworks are hailin’ over Little Eden tonight…” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usb9N2czOO8[/youtube] Bruce Springsteen- “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” And, because the Beast Who Slumbers was into Bruce […]
Breaking: Walgreen’s & State of Delaware Reopen Negotiations
According to sources, Walgreen’s and the State of Delaware have agreed to reopen negotiations on reimbursement of brand-name medications through the State Medicaid program. Walgreen’s has agreed to extend its participation in the program until at least August 6, pending resolution of negotiations. The previous ‘drop-dead’ date had been July 6. Walgreen’s pharmacists are now […]
Rep. Booth to Run for Adams’ Senate Seat
The News-Journal’s Dan Shortridge reports that former Georgetown Mayor and current State Representative Joe Booth (R) will run for the vacant Senate seat held by Thurman Adams before his death. Once again acknowledging his inability to understand Sussex County at all, it appears to ‘bulo that the R’s have chosen their strongest possible candidate. Booth’s […]
Live-Blogging the House-Vol. 2
Anyone wishing to catch up with El Somnambulo’s timeless prose from earlier today can link here. When the House recessed for an arm-twisting session around 5:30, ‘bulo doubted that it would eventually turn into the dinner break. Apparently, ‘Bulo was wrong, not for the first time today, nor certainly for the last time tonight. Clearly, […]
Live-Blogging the House With All the Comforts of Home
Making all the final preparations. Lessee… Bottle of Chenin Blanc/Viognier nicely chilled? Check. Cheese platter to allay that pre-dinner break hunger? Check. Law & Order reruns on the tube for those anticipated down-times? Check. Dogs fed? Oops, better feed the dogs…Check. OK, here’s how the final day usually works. Once the House goes in, they […]
State of Delaware/Walgreen’s: Can This Marriage Be Saved?
It can and it should. In fact, there is no earthly reason why this war of words should have escalated this far. First, allow the Beast Who Slumbers to stipulate that he does have a dog in this fight as he is close to several people who work for Walgreen’s. Not at the corporate level, […]
House Working Revenue Bills Now
8:15 pm-They unanimously passed HB 268 creating a tax amnesty program that is projected to raise $10 mill w/o raising taxes. More as it breaks. 8:20-HB 21o, raising the licensing fees on establishments serving alcohol, being voted on now. Lotsa Rethugs voting no. Cathcart changes from ‘no’ to ‘yes’, enabling the bill to pass, 25-16(3/5 […]
General Assembly Pre-Game Show-Monday, June 29
2 days to go. Based on press reports, the white smoke has yet to be seen from the Legislative Hall chimney. The state’s finances, of course, being the foremost subject facing the Delaware General Assembly. Lots of ‘whipping’ is gonna have to go on, especially in the House Republican Caucus, for a balanced budget to […]
Cutting of Legislators’ Transportation Funds Misguided
A proposal to seriously reduce legislative funds designed to repair roads is ill-considered and will not save money in the long run. It will delay repairs of suburban streets, many of which, by DELDOT’s own grading of the roads, need to be done ASAP. The delays will only lead to increased repair costs when and […]
Read All About It In the Sunday Papers-June 28, 2009
LEAD STORY-Asia Times: Anatomy of a Pentagon Coverup As was predicted here several weeks ago, US media lost whatever little interest they had had about recent U. S. air strikes killing innocent civilians in Afghanistan. So, when the Pentagon released its ‘study’ a week ago Friday, it disappeared into a media black hole. Which is […]
Bulo’s Saturday Music for the Masses-Michael Jackson Memorial Edition
Look at these vids and you come to 2 conclusions: (1) He was every bit as talented as everyone has said (even the song about the rat) and (2) The poor kid never had a chance to be a kid: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VCUbL7jsc&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfJu_Bom2sA&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehal1eUG1jk&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTJ2xVr0PA&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GveM_95x56k&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-blEgMyJwU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpTQCQEFhg[/youtube]
Breaking: House Narrowly Passes Climate Control Bill. Castle Votes Yes.
By a 219-212 vote, the United States House of Representatives has narrowly passed landmark climate control/energy reform legislation. Rep. Mike Castle was one of only 8 Republicans to vote yes. The legislation would require the U.S. to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and by […]
The Delaware State Senate Is Changed Forever
With the passing of Thurman Adams, the Delaware State Senate will never be the same. And the State of Delaware will be much the better for it. While one wishes Adams’ family best wishes and mourns their loss, it must be said that, in the last few years, Adams almost singlehandedly kept the Senate’s tradition […]
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