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Obviously I've got bathrooms on the brain as this is the second time this week I've written about them. All those pretty pictures have inspired me to do a bit of a refresh on my loo.Full disclosure, I've already painted. (I'll share that soon) But I want to do more. For those who might not have seen it before, or who don't remember, we are talking about a rather petite space - check it out here - and it is our single...

Left Heaping Bovine Scatology On NC Voter ID Law A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet*****************************I'm a Tar Heel and I am fed up with the unadulterated bunk, and that's what it is -- BUNK -- being spread by the Democratic Party and the Mainstream Media about NC's newly passed Voter ID law. At first their idiocy was almost funny, but no more.  Now it is vicious and hurtful and condescending and designed...

Click to enlarge.Return to the mean?Never! A new era of permanent prosperity was unleashed thanks to the popping of the dotcom bubble, the popping of the housing bubble, and a nearly endless supply of ZIRP permanently putting a stop to all future recessions! Yes! It's a brand new day!Source Data:St. Louis Fed: Custom Cha...

The following chart shows Macy's net income during the Christmas season in nominal dollars (not adjusted for inflation).Click to enlarge.My how the fallen have bounced!About the only thing driving net income growth per diluted share lately has been an ongoing reduction in the number of diluted shares, and even that will face serious limits should the trend in this chart continue (might not).Put another way, the cracks...

Click to enlarge.The black line shows the real interest rate investors earned on the 10-year treasury from the time of purchase (we don't know what the real yield is until 10 years have elapsed). The blue line shows what the real interest rate investors earned on the 10-year TIPS (we know instantly because the rate is the real yield).If this downward trend kept the deflation monster at bay, then what's going to happen...

By Findalis of Monkey in the MiddleHat Tip to Atlas ShrugsIslamic supremacism in action. Muslim Brotherhood groups in the US like Hamas-CAIR are demanding that Obama support this violence and genocide.CopticWorld regrets to inform you that today has been very destructive for Coptic Christians in Egypt. We are attempting to document all the destruction. You can see a list of the churches and institutions that have been...

VIEW MORE...Glamorizing the boyfriend jeans is not that hard these days. This is exactly what I did two days ago pairing a pair of blue jeans with this embroidered top that adds the perfect amount of glam and femininity to the whole look. I finished the look with a pair of nude sandals and a mini furry bag and I was good to go with my guy shopping :)This is one idea of " how to sparkle for day"!     ...

Irene Agape Correa and Manuel "Manny" PerezPerez denies sexual harassment claims by Correa, the head of a mental health clinic at Esperanza Unida.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 15, 2013Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (JS) reporter Georgia Pabst wrote that a temporary restraining order was filed and granted against, Manuel "Manny" Perez, the current general manager for Esperanza Unida. Irene Agape...

A New Constitution? A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet******************The push for a new constitution for the United States of America has begun.We have all heard the expression “A Living Constitution” – meaning the constitution of 1787 is a document that should be interpreted by taking into account and consideration that Americans live today in different times, not in the 18th century when the current constitution...

Click to enlarge.Muse - Hysteria'cause I want it nowI want it nowgive me your heart and your soulI'm not breaking downI'm breaking outlast chance to lose controlSource Data:FRB: Z.1 Relea...

Carrington was talking to his girlfriend when shot at this public payphone.Photo: HNG/HNNUSAMark CarringtonPhoto: Courtesy of WISNCarrington was talking to his girlfriend on public payphone on S. Chavez Drive when he was fatally shot.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 14, 2013Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday, WISN News dot com identified Mark Carrington, 27, who was fatally shot multiple times while using a public payphone at the...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyPerhaps the following is a big reason the Republican party, aka the Tea Party, is losing credibility. Given Steve Lonegan's self identified "callous disregard" for presumably every conceivable (unfortunate) situation maybe the party of which he is a member should take a look at how the majority of Americans view his callousness, and by extension the callousness...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyI have not been a advocate of Newt Gingrich these past few years. I mean during his presidential campaign and all.I guess though the guy deserves credit for having the capacity to work with Bill Clinton when he was Speaker of the House and Mr. Clinton was the President.Now, during these times of rancor and discontent between brothers and sisters (conservatives...

Jose Lopez, aka, "Kenepa, El Ultimatus"Photo: FacebookPromising local Milwaukee singer and composer died of an apparent overdose, but police continue to investigate his death.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 14, 2013Milwaukee, WI - Police are investigating the death of Jose Lopez, 25, aka, "Kenepa, El Ultimatus" who died on Tuesday. Lopez is originally from Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Lopez is also a popular local singer...

So the bench.When last we left our story (read part 1 here), it looked something like this.After all the sanding was complete, and my tears were dried, I called over my mom and dad to take a look at what I was working with. After decades of refinishing furniture and selling it, they are like the experts on Antique Roadshow. I bring them things, they tell me the good/bad news and then I jump for joy or kick them out...

August 13, 2013Rise in retail sales signals stronger growthRetail sales jumped in July, unhampered by an increase in fuel prices, according to government data.Gasoline station nominal sales were unhampered by an increase in fuel prices? Shocking!Retail Sales for July 2013 (Musical Tribute)Click to enlarge.Here's the best part.July 1, 2013California 3.5-cent gas tax hike kicks in for driversPrices are going up 3.5 cents....

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyNot big news. Yet is is indicative of our nation and the general moral fiber of said nation. A very appropriate response to a VERY sick individual.SLATE - Earlier today, the executive director of the San Diego Republican Party tweeted this image (above) from in front of the Hooters in Rancho Bernardo.According to the manager of that restaurant, all of the Hooters...

Click to enlarge.Set the Fed Funds rate at 0% and then patiently wait for the next recession! Oh, and don't forget to mention the word "taper" often!Genius!I'm either half-joking or half-serious. Even I don't know!Seriously, I don't know. I don't think the Japanese knew. Come to think of it, I doubt Bernanke does either. Does anyone know? What happened the last time the Fed Funds rate was set at 0% for more than 4 years?...

America: will its present form of government survive A RINO virus is quickly moving through the Republican ranks in the Congress. One by one the conservative contingent of the Senate and the House of Representatives are falling ill to this contagion. With few exceptions, their voices are unified with their opponents, when antithetical tones should be heard. Democrats believe there are more than enough votes to...

Quelino Jiménez OjedaA Seton Hall Law School study on forced or coerce medical repatriation criticized the U.S. government for its lack to enforce its exclusive authority to deport individuals or sanction hospitals whether private or public that engage in illegal deportations of ill patients to cut exceeding medical costs.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 13, 2013Washington, D.C. - The immigration reform debate, civil...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyPerhaps the best comedy show in America!Here's the Story.Via: Memeorand...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyI was just reading Thomas Paine. I was actually amazed at how much I had FORGOTTEN about the man and galvanizing force for the American Revolution over the past 43 years since I actually read and studied a bit about his life and social views. I was warmly reminded that aside from NOT being a religious zealot he actually bought into the whole notion that there is,...