Some Thoughts About The Last Night Of The Dem Convention

Obama looked bad the last night in Charlotte. His tone was pleading and excuse making and not very leader-like.

Cardinal Dolan, in his benediction, gave the speech Bob Casey Sr. would have given 20 years ago. The Fox camera panned the crowd showing many devoutly praying with him. Hopefully, he inspires a change of heart in the party. “Sluts” really aren’t a winning constituency.

Shuttering An Era

Ritz Camera — which acquired the Marple Pa.-based Camera Shop technological generations ago — has again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

The shop is considered the largest camera chain in the nation once having 1,200 stores. When the smoke clears from the latest Chapter 11 — filed June 22 — it is expected to have 167 stores.
Those in Delaware County who worked with film have fond memories of the Camera Shop stores.
Hat tip ACT

Horowitz Honored In Philly

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist of America is honoring David Horowitz, 6 this evening, Sept. 6, at its  Annual Gala at the Hilton Philadelphia,  City Line Avenue.
Also being honored are Rabbi Albert Gabbai, and William and Annette Sutter.
For information call Steve Feldman at 610-660-9466.
Hat tip Independence Hall Tea Party Association.

529 College Savings Program

The Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is available to help families cover the costs of tuition, said State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)

The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, is currently offering free online enrollment, a savings of $50, to help families get started. Families who enroll in the 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan receive free enrollment when they visit the 529 website and use the coupon code MYPLAN. The promotion is good through Sept. 30.

To help educate more families about the benefits of the plans offered, the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is offering free college savings webinars over the next several weeks.

For information on the program or upcoming webinars, visit Cox’s website, hover over the “State Programs and Services” link on the left-hand side and then choose “PA 529 Plan.”

529 College Savings Program

Thoughts On Tonight’s Democratic Convention

So the Democrats have decided to boo God and move Obama’s acceptance speech from a large football stadium to an indoor arena. They cited possible rain. You know, the Republicans had not an iota of this drama and they had to deal with a hurricane. Was it rain that caused the move or was it empty chairs. 

Clint Eastwood is laughing, we suspect.
And for those who think Clinton is their savior — which we suspect is a feeling held by many in that hall as they boo God and such — let it be noted he is:
–The only 20th century president to have been impeached
–That he never got 50 percent of the vote
–That his greatest accomplishments were returning Congress to the GOP after a generation-plus and ending the sexual harassment witch-hunts that were becoming commonplace in the early 90s.

Yvette Clarke: Free The Slaves From The Dutch

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke is a Democrat who represents New York’s 11th District which is in Brooklyn. She consented to an interview with Steve Colbert of Comedy Central and when prompted about what she would do if she could return to 1898 when the borough became part of New York City said that she would free the slaves from the Dutch.

See it yourself.

Fear not for the Republic with such people writing our laws.
That was sarcasm.
BTW, she’s not embarrassed. She tweeted her supporters to watch it saying: My interview on The Colbert Report airs tonight at 11:30pm on Comedy Central. It will also be available online at 
Yvette Clarke: Free The Slaves From The Dutch
Yvette Clarke: Free The Slaves From The Dutch

Indian Press Notes USA’s 4-Year Slide

The Times of India notes that the US has dropped from 5th to 7th place in economic competitiveness according to the World Economic Forum’s annual survey.

It notes that the USA has “continued a four-year-slide.” 
The top-ranked economy remains Switzerland followed by Singapore. 
China was ranked 29th falling three places. Russia was ranked 67th, down one.
India was 59th which was a drop of 10 spots since 2009.
Greece was last in Europe at 96.

53 Years Together

A happy anniversary to William and Margaret Lawrence who celebrate 53 years together today.

Delco Tea Party Group Opening Election HQ

The Delaware County Patriots, which is the county’s Tea Party group, will open a “Fire Obama” election headquarters, tomorrow, Sept. 6, at 455 Old Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pa. 19317.

A grand opening will be celebrated from 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring light refreshments and social time. 
Call 610-572-3442 or Joannie at 267-872-2912 for information about the event or the Patriots.
It’s a great group with great people.

Consumer Tip Of The Day

Angus is a breed of beef cattle. In fact, it is the most popular beef breed  in the United States. A supermarket can label any cut from an Angus cattle as Angus beef.

“Certified Angus Beef” is a different subject. This is an actual standard created in 1978 by The American Angus Association. To qualify, cattle must be 51 percent black, exhibit Angus “influence” and meet a list of 10 criteria including a higher degree of marbling, a 10 to 16 square inch ribeye area; less than 1-inch fat thickness, less than 1,000-pound carcass weight and a neck hump not exceeding two inches.