Monthly Archives: July 2012

Today’s Music: Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Ian Stewart, Dion, Martha Reeves, Ricky Skaggs

Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin

Rock-blues wild man Jalacy ‘Screamin’ Jay’ Hawkins cast his first spell on this day in 1929 (d. 2000). Here’s Jay’s biggest hit, I Put a Spell on You: The ‘sixth Rolling Stone,’ pianist Ian Stewart was born this day in 1938 … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quotes: Carlin, Malachi, Obama

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin
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Signs o’ the Times: Romney, Obama and Bush

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin
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Bain Under Romney Privatized Profits, Socialized Losses

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Is this any surprise, considering how crafty corporate raiders like Mitt Romney operate? Nearly half of Bain’s major deals ended in bankruptcy and put people out of work, but Bain and Romney still made money. No wonder Mitt is so desperate to … Continue reading →

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Cartoons: Strife and Life

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin
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Weird Pix: Once Around the Block

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin
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Today’s Music: Vince Guaraldi, Spencer Davis, Phoebe Snow

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Jazz pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi was born today in 1928 (d. 1976).  Older readers may recall his big hit Cast Your Fate to the Wind and younger the Peanuts TV specials for which he wrote and performed the music. … Continue reading →

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From Watergate to Baingate

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin
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Today’s Quotes: The Wreck of the Romney

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

“I had no role whatsoever in the management of Bain Capital after February of 1999.” –– Mitt Romney on Friday, July 13, 2012. “I was in Salt Lake City for three straight years. I don’t recall even coming back once … Continue reading →

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Video: What a Steaming Pile of Hooey

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

Romney Adviser: Romney “Retroactively” Retired from Bain Capital

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