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Rice Price Up 141% Since January

Well, say what they will, Sam’s Club has begun to ration rice, limiting customers to 4 large bags per visit.  Costco has also limited quantities.  In coming days, it is possible (and probable) that our everyday grocery stores will begin to ration sales.  There are rumors but so far that is what they are.  However, [...]

General Petraeus: Moving On Up

It seems after General Petraeus’ recent testimony before Congress, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and President Bush have decided to move the 55 year old general up to the next level.
Well, it seems that after Admiral Fallon took a hit for his outspoken view of the wars, Petraeus was standing in the wings ready to [...]

The Clintons Win Pennsylvania (Updated)

It’s too early to say by how much, but according to everyone with a television crew Hillary and Bill win Pennsylvania.  At this point the margin appears to be somewhere between six and eight percent.  And, the pundits are going crazy.
From my seat, the Pennsylvania vote is going exactly as predicted.  While Hillary had a [...]

House Committee Hears About Imported Drugs including Heparin

Today the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held hearings on the heparin tainted drug. 
Testimony indicated that the heparin tainted drugs is close akin to the other drug counterfeit scandals of two years ago.  Six of the recommendations.

FDA management system is at risk  The agency is unable to do more on a good day when [...]

Before Night Falls Pennsylvania Will Be Back to Normal

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have trash talked and played smash mouth enough for one season.  I’m sure the citizens of Pennsylvania got more than they bargained for.  As I have always been told, “Be careful what you wish for.”  States like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Indiana have long been the icing on the cake [...]