Ugh. Billy Mays is dead. His family and an advertiser want to run an ad with him in it. Why? "He would have wanted it that way. How tacky.

I continue to have no interest in Michael Jackson.

Asaraco Smelter-Still nasty -El Paso

Is there really a difference between Obama's terror policy and the Bush policy?

President Obama may mouth very different rhetoric,” said Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union. “He may have a more complicated process with members of Congress. But in the end, there is no substantive break from the policies of the Bush administration.”

Natural gas drilling rigs closing in on atomic blast sites in Colorado

First Gitmo suspect to be tried in US in 2010

Should wireless companies have to pay licensing fees for song ringtones?

California's gay marriage ban likely to reach the Supreme Court.

from <http://www.teapartyday.com

"On Saturday, July 4th, be part of the Taxed Enough Already (TEA) party rally in your community. Help organize a local TEA Party."

The closest one will be in Cleburne at 11 AM, July 4th. It will be at Hulen Park, about 10 blocks south of the court house square. There will be the traditional 4th of July parade at 10 AM.

First, here's Texas Watchdog's take on it.  (Interesting-I notice Jennifer Peebles says she doesn't vote in elections).

And here's from Editor and Publisher

And here's the website.

"I am pleased that lawmakers passed legislation to continue the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Insurance and three other state agencies, and authorized the issuance of $2 billion in transportation bonds that were approved by Texas voters in 2007.

With more than 1,000 people moving to Texas each day and a growing economy, improving transportation in our state continues to be a top priority of mine. I had hoped to reduce uncertainty regarding several major transportation projects across the state by extending the comprehensive development agreement authority for local and state transportation agencies. Although the CDA bill did not pass, we will continue to work with legislators and local officials to find transportation solutions for our state.”