Anyone seen this before in real life?
update: had to change the video as the original was removed from Vimeo
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Republicans Promoting Voodoo Economics Again
Republicans during this next election cycle are returning to promotion of "Voodoo Economics", which is the notion that tax cuts, especially for the wealthy, equal economic growth as well as the tax cuts even being a non-impact on the deficit. This while historically having been debunked with TWO (count 'em) in the past 30 years, both with Ronald Reagan's track record and George W. Bush's record economically, in Reagan's case in debate against George H. W. Bush, and in Bush's case by his own economic advisors. Amazing that they would run on on this platform. Be aware that Supply-Side Economics (or Reaganomics, or Voodoo Economics...pick a name) does not work, as economic growth under such policies does NOT out-pace loss in revenue from taxation, which leads to bigger deficits...just like out-of-control spending does.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Orlando, FL - Day 5
Photos from today:
http://picasaweb.google.com/unconfused/20100717#
Friday, July 16, 2010
Orlando, FL - Day 4
My favorite attraction at Universal Studios was The Simpsons ride, though I realize now that I didn't take a photo of that attraction at all. It was a multimedia sort of ride, where you get in a rollercoaster car, but it just raises into a room with a huge screen that encompasses your field of vision, and the car moves with the action. It is fantastic though how well it convinces your body that you are actually moving. Great ride!
I'm looking forward to my 'day off' tomorrow where I get to just kick back by the pool and relax (i.e. no theme parks!)
Photos for the day are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/unconfused/20100716#
You can see videos from today, or any of my others here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/unconfused
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Orlando, FL - Day 3
Our first stop was Caladesi Island State Park, which is only accessible via boat. We took a ferry. It was nice to just lazily walk along the beach, look for shells, and have the waves rush in by your feet.
After the last ferry came back from Caladesi Island, we drove up Honeymoon Island to the north beach there had some dinner and enjoyed that beach. Of course the gulls wanted in on our food.
The ocean was beautiful here as well, and there were quite a few cool shells to be found here too. We'll be bringing back quite a few!
We rushed to a clubhouse to change into dry clothes, and got caught by huge rainstorm. I took an opportunity to try to move the car closer while the rain seemed to let up a little, but instead as I was getting into the car the wind caught the car-door, and I got hit in the forehead by the corner of the door. So, now I have an interesting souvenir from our travels...a possible scar in the middle of my forehead.
We figured we would just have to make a dash to the car and take off, because the storm didn't seem to be letting up. Sure enough...as we headed back into Dunedin the rain did lighten up significantly. Oh well. It was still a very nice day at the ocean.
Here is the link to today's photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/unconfused/20100715#
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Orlando, FL - Day 2
Universal Studios - Islands of Adventure and surrounding area
While in Hogsmeade we had to try the butterbeer and the pumpkin-juice. :-) It was pretty expensive, but was a nice part of the whole experience. And it made for a nice break to sit down and just rest. The whole Islands of Adventure park is a 1-mile loop, which was circled at least 5 times during the whole day. My feet hurt, needless to say. It was a fun day, but tiring...so I was glad to get back to the condo to shower and rest!
http://picasaweb.google.com/unconfused/20100714#
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Orlando, FL - Day 1
Jumped on a flight this morning on Allegiant Air to Orlando, FL. Nice airline overall. They don't offer any extras...no free beverage...really expensive bag checking, which prompted me to bring my lunch on the plan, and carry-on my luggage. But the seats were comfortable and the flight-attendants were nice.
Tomorrow we head off to Islands Of Adventure!
update: forgot to add a link to this day's photos -
http://picasaweb.google.com/unconfused/20100713#
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