Archive for August, 2008

Republicans returned to the House floor today to continue their ’staycation’ while Nancy Pelosi took time to appear on Larry King Live.

Too bad Larry King didn’t ask her about her sizeable investment in Clean Energy Fuels Corporation and the real reason she is stalling the energy vote in the House.

So much for her more ethical Congress. At least now we know what’s been motivating her to do nothing.

Also posted on YouTube and DailyMotion.

The bubble has burst.

Oil dropped $5 to a three-month low on Friday as the dollar surged and concerns about global economic growth weighed on demand expectations.

The fall came even as Russia sent forces into Georgia, a key energy transit region, to repel a Georgian assault on the breakaway South Ossetia region.

U.S. light crude settled down $4.82 to $115.20 a barrel, before falling to $114.90 in post-settlement trade, the lowest level since early May. Prices have slid since hitting a record high over $147 a barrel on July 11.

So how much do you think gas will cost by election day? My guess? $2.67 a gallon. What do you think?

Today was day five of the Republican House ’staycation’.

While Republican House members made it clear they had America’s priorities in mind, Speaker Nancy Pelosi was busy traveling to Michigan to sell books.

She wasn’t even doing a good job at that.

Also posted on YouTube and DailyMotion.

Today was day #3 of the Republican House “staycation”.

Today was busier than any other day, thanks to the attention that the MoveOn organizers inadvertently brought with them when they decided to protest the event. Thanks guys!

In this episode, the politicians speak for themselves.

Also Posted on YouTube.

On Friday, Nancy Pelosi adjourned the House for a 5-week vacation, but Republican members of the House stayed to keep the discussion going.

Today, Republican House members showed up and did just what they said they would. They discussed our nation’s energy situation all day.

This is the second video in this series highlighting each day the Republicans stay to get the message out that they are willing to get the job done.

Also posted on YouTube.

August 1, 2008 was an historic day in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi adjourned the House for a 5-week vacation, but some members were not ready to leave. Republican members of the House remained on the floor to discuss domestic drilling and alternative energy solutions.

We cannot acheive energy independence if the House can’t even bring the subject up for debate on the House floor. We need energy reform in America, and we need it now.

It’s time to cancel vacations and come back to work.

This episode was also uploaded at YouTube.

Crossposted at Slobokan’s Site O’ Schtuff.

It’s pretty sad, that in the year 2008, when most people monitor their bank accounts online, that 75% of the banking websites have issues that could cause serious problems.

A new study from the University of Michigan has found that more than 75 percent of banking websites are not completely up to snuff when it comes to security.

The study looked at 214 financial institution websites and focused on both design flaws and improper security practices. None of these flaws represent catastrophic security issues, but many could allow for easier access to your password and user name should a malicious hacker come calling.

From insecure login systems to redirecting you without any notice, banks are leaving themselves, and your account, vulnerable to hackers. Make sure your bank passes the test before you end up putting your money in the pockets of others.

Crossposted at The Alligator Pit.