Interesting Video from The Kudlow Reoprt

I happend to catch The Kudlow Report on TV while at the gym. I don't usually watch these shows because I do not like politics or stocks, but I found this interesting.

Here are a few highlights from the video:

~Since Obama took office, the DOW has fallen by 20%
~Since Obama took office, the S&P 500 has fallen by 19%
~Since Obama took office, financial stocks have declined by 37%

Analyst are also saying this recession could last up to 36 months.

Farley, Farley, Farley

Frank and I went to the Irish Festival today. It has been a long time since we last went and it seems every time we have gone out there, the weather has been cloudy and rainy or cold. But it was such a beautiful day to be out side today, I am glad we went. A lot of people had their dogs out with them. I had the typical Irish Stew in a bread bowl washed down with a Guiness. We walked through all the booths and I got a cute ring and a green Irish wife beater (cause that's how I roll). I didn't bring my camera so I have no pics to post. Sooo yeah...

This Is How Government Is Spending The Stimulus Money

It was reported today that part of the stimulus package is going towards television converter boxes. The agency that mails out the $40 coupons ran out of money. So guess what? The President approved part of the stimulus package be allocated towards MORE free television converter boxes. Seriously? Whatever happened to "While Supplies Last"? There is so much more this money can go towards. It should not be the Government's responsibility to make sure that Edna in Gerty, OK can watch "The Wheel" on her 20 year old TV with bunny ear antennas wrapped in tin foil.

Pink Dolphin

A pink, yes...I said pink, dolphin was spotted inland in a saltwater estuary in Louisiana. "That dolphin's crazy!", anyway, the article is pretty interesting. Click here to check it out!

Aquariums

There are some great aquariums across America. I have been fortunate to have gone to one of the best, Monterrey Bay Aquarium in California I would love to go back. The Georgia Aquarium is another one I would like to visit. I was looking online and you can dive or swim with a Whale Shark. Everyone knows these fish are gentle giants and don't pose any threat to humans, but holy hell I would be terrified! I would do it though. When we swam with dolphins in Mexico that was kind of scary in a way because of their size. What doesn't make sense was when we swam with Nurse Sharks in Belize and large Stingrays in Cayman, I wasn't uneasy at all. What brought this up was Frank and I were talking about his Epcot scuba diving experience at Living Seas and how slightly unnerving it was to be in the tank with all those sharks. I am so ready to go on vacation. I need to get back in the water.

Click here for information on some good causes to stop shark finning and save the sea otters!

Tangie Girl

This picture of Tangie is just too funny.

Julie's Birthday

Yesterday my friend Julie turned...29 again, so we went to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate. I had never been there before and don't see what all the hype is about. They do have a ton of cheesecake flavors and it is good, but eh. Also their portions are out of control. I swear, a family of 4 could have eaten off my plate alone. It was rediculous. Anyway, it was nice to see my friends and be there to celebrate Julie's birthday.

Birthday Girl Julie

Kristen

Heather and Chavez

Some goofball

See! Rediculous Portions. I swear there were 2 pounds of potatos on this plate!