The Problem of Republican Idiots | The Nation
The Problem of Republican Idiots | The Nation: "One aspect of American politics that receives insufficient attention is that a significant percentage of self-identified Republicans—around half—are complete idiots. And the candidates who wish to be elected by them must pander to them, either by being idiots themselves—see “Bachmann, Michele”—or pretending to be. Nobody in the MSM is empowered to say this aloud. Indeed, the very act of pointing it out brands one a “liberal elitist” who is biased against proud, patriotic conservatives."
Florida couple forecloses on bank - NYPOST.com
Florida couple forecloses on bank - NYPOST.com: "This must have been very satisfying.
A Florida couple turned the tables on a major bank that tried to falsely foreclose on their home -- and instead wound up foreclosing on the bank.
Warren and Maureen Nyerges' strange twist of fate occurred after Bank of America accused them of defaulting on a mortgage for their single-story, 2,700-square-foot home.
It turned out the Collier County couple had paid cash for the house and didn't have a mortgage.
After dismissing the bank's claim, a judge ordered bank to cough up $2,500 to cover the couple's attorney fees, but the check never came.
So the Nyerges followed the bank's example and went into a local branch Friday with sheriff's deputies, a moving company and an OK from the court to seize the bank's assets.
'I'm either leaving the building with a whole bunch of furniture, or a check or cash or something,' insisted the Nyerges' attorney, Todd Allen.
The branch manager eventually cut them a $5,772.88 check to cover the couple's costs."
A Florida couple turned the tables on a major bank that tried to falsely foreclose on their home -- and instead wound up foreclosing on the bank.
Warren and Maureen Nyerges' strange twist of fate occurred after Bank of America accused them of defaulting on a mortgage for their single-story, 2,700-square-foot home.
It turned out the Collier County couple had paid cash for the house and didn't have a mortgage.
After dismissing the bank's claim, a judge ordered bank to cough up $2,500 to cover the couple's attorney fees, but the check never came.
So the Nyerges followed the bank's example and went into a local branch Friday with sheriff's deputies, a moving company and an OK from the court to seize the bank's assets.
'I'm either leaving the building with a whole bunch of furniture, or a check or cash or something,' insisted the Nyerges' attorney, Todd Allen.
The branch manager eventually cut them a $5,772.88 check to cover the couple's costs."
Accor ramps up development in Indonesia with 21 new hotels - {Travel Daily News}
Accor ramps up development in Indonesia with 21 new hotels - {Travel Daily News}: "Accor announced further expansion of its network in Indonesia with 21 new hotels. These new hotels will be distributed throughout the archipelago and will add 4,526 new rooms to Accor's Indonesian hotel network. Today Accor operates 40 hotels in Indonesia and has previously announced a further 13 hotels which are in various stages of construction.
With this most recent announcement, Accor has 34 new hotels committed to the country. Michael Issenberg, said during a press conference in Jakarta today 'The Indonesian economy continues to grow and benefiting from this growth is increased business travel and tourism volumes. Accor with its extensive and diversified Indonesian network is capitalising on our strong brand recognition and significant resources that we have in the country in leveraging our expansion.'"
With this most recent announcement, Accor has 34 new hotels committed to the country. Michael Issenberg, said during a press conference in Jakarta today 'The Indonesian economy continues to grow and benefiting from this growth is increased business travel and tourism volumes. Accor with its extensive and diversified Indonesian network is capitalising on our strong brand recognition and significant resources that we have in the country in leveraging our expansion.'"
STR Global releases global hotel performance results for April 2011 - {Travel Daily News}
STR Global releases global hotel performance results for April 2011 - {Travel Daily News}: "Highlights from key market performers for April 2011 (year-over-year comparisons, all currencies in U.S. dollars):
Osaka, Japan, rose 33 percent in ADR to US$143.96, followed by Brisbane, Australia, which rose 32.4 percent in ADR to US$194.73; Hong Kong (+26.4 percent to US$265.32); Sydney, Australia (+25.4 percent to US$194.96); and Jakarta (+20.4 percent to US$91.79).
Five markets achieved RevPAR increases of more than 25 percent: Bangkok (+53.6 percent to US$60.19); Brisbane (+30.7 percent to US$141.14); Hong Kong (+27.4 percent to US$214.70); Jakarta (+27.3 percent to US$64.71); and Sydney (+25.2 percent to US$158.53)."
Osaka, Japan, rose 33 percent in ADR to US$143.96, followed by Brisbane, Australia, which rose 32.4 percent in ADR to US$194.73; Hong Kong (+26.4 percent to US$265.32); Sydney, Australia (+25.4 percent to US$194.96); and Jakarta (+20.4 percent to US$91.79).
Five markets achieved RevPAR increases of more than 25 percent: Bangkok (+53.6 percent to US$60.19); Brisbane (+30.7 percent to US$141.14); Hong Kong (+27.4 percent to US$214.70); Jakarta (+27.3 percent to US$64.71); and Sydney (+25.2 percent to US$158.53)."
'Below U.S.' explores Speedy Gonzalez and his identity crisis | Crosscut.com
'Below U.S.' explores Speedy Gonzalez and his identity crisis | Crosscut.com: "Try to put yourself in Speedy Gonzalez’s sombrero (he doesn’t wear shoes). Every day he must cross a fence that separates the “haves” and the “have-nots.” And in that crossing, he has developed multiple identities.
On one side of the fence, he is a hero — a tiny Robin Hood of the Rio Grande. He helps compatriots to their safety, brings music to their fiestas, and steals enough cheese for everybody. On the other side, Speedy is considered a lawless bandit looking to get something for nothing.
This is just the beginning of Below U.S., a new play created by Tikka Sears and Manuel Castro of Memory War Theater."
On one side of the fence, he is a hero — a tiny Robin Hood of the Rio Grande. He helps compatriots to their safety, brings music to their fiestas, and steals enough cheese for everybody. On the other side, Speedy is considered a lawless bandit looking to get something for nothing.
This is just the beginning of Below U.S., a new play created by Tikka Sears and Manuel Castro of Memory War Theater."
Terrorism Deaths, Injuries, Kidnappings of Private U.S. Citizens, 2009
Terrorism Deaths, Injuries, Kidnappings of Private U.S. Citizens, 2009: "Country
Date of Injury
Number
Location
Indonesia
July 17, 2009
8
Jakarta, Indonesia
Iraq
October 25, 2009
4
Baghdad, Iraq
Pakistan
October 7, 2009
1
Islamabad, Pakistan
Somalia
September 17, 2009
1
Mogadishu, Somalia"
Date of Injury
Number
Location
Indonesia
July 17, 2009
8
Jakarta, Indonesia
Iraq
October 25, 2009
4
Baghdad, Iraq
Pakistan
October 7, 2009
1
Islamabad, Pakistan
Somalia
September 17, 2009
1
Mogadishu, Somalia"
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