"It was announced this week that over the summer, Hillary Clinton's campaign raised $27 million, while Barack Obama's campaign raised $22 million. In a related story, Dennis Kucinich found a nickel between the couch cushions." --Conan O'Brien
"There's a new medical device that allows doctors to non-invasively view your colon on a television screen. The device is called a virtual colonoscopy. Or, as Senator Larry Craig calls it, 'A PlayStation'" --Jay Leno
"They were celebrating Columbus Day down in Washington, DC, and President Bush was apparently a little confused. Earlier today, he pardoned a lasagna." --David Letterman
Answer: I love boxed juice.
Have You Read The Canadian And European News Sources?
Question by Russ | Posted in Politics
Canada
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Parliament unanimously passed the Canada Health Act in 1984 and established a single-payer, publicly-financed health care system. To ensure a true government monopoly (is there any other kind?) Canadian provinces outlawed private health insurance.
Chaoulli v. Quebec UPDATE (June 9, 2005): In a 4 to 3 decision, the Canadian Supreme Court struck down Quebec's law that prohibits private medical insurance.
Surgery postponed indefinitely for 1,000 Kelowna patients
- Cathryn Atkinson, April 8, 2008 [Globe and Mail]
Majority of Que. dentists quit health-care system
- March 27, 2008 [CTV.ca]
Are The Penalties For Companies Hiring Illegal Aliens Adequate?
Question by †††Goddess†††Jill †††Rose††† | Posted in Immigration
Filipino couple in US to get 215 years for hiring illegal aliens
CHICAGO – A Filipino couple, who owned a health care agency, face sentencing of up to 215 years in prison for bringing in to the United States illegal aliens, mostly from the Philippines.
Wilfredo Tiongco Ngo, 51, and his wife, Maria Teresa Lamayo Ngo, 49, co-owners of A-Plus Planning Services in Orange County in California, also face a stiff fine of $10.75 million or “twice the gross gain or gross loss resulting from the offenses, which ever is greatest."
Sentencing has been scheduled for September 21 by Judge David O. Carter of the US District Court of Central District of
Answer: We don't yet know what the sentence will be in this case. They may be FACING 215 years, but they copped a plea. From the article, "Sentencing has been scheduled for September 21 by Judge David O. Carter of the US District Court of Central District of California in Los Angeles."
Generally speaking, there are little to no repercussions to employers who hire illegal aliens. This is a major part of the problem. If there were stiffer penalties, then employers might reconsider and stop the motive for illegals to come here.
What Andrew WK's Twitter Taught Me About Life | Cracked.com
by Daniel O'Brien
Do you remember Andrew WK. He was the perpetually sweaty, hard-rocking lunatic from the early 2000s who was famous for writing songs like "Party Hard" and those other songs about partying. Let me tell you a little about what I've learned from Andrew WK based on his tweeting. It's possible that you are a parent with amazing kids....
And according to their creator, every whirly gig on the property has got to go, following a request from the building's insurance company. Vince O'Brien, superintendent of the building, creates the lawn ornaments using scrap and recycled wood,
Managing director Dónal Clancy said Laya would position itself as a “key consumer champion” in the private health insurance market. “All of us involved in the sector recognise that there are significant issues and problems which need to be resolved,”
BY ANGELA VALENTE MACEDON Ranges residents with disabilities can look forward to a brighter future, state campaign co-ordinator of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) James O'Brien says. Last week, Treasurer Wayne Swan announced a federal
Taking home the silverware as 2011 Class B Champion has inspired Touring Car Masters veteran Gary O'Brien to look for more from the popular muscle car series, retiring his 1971 Holden HQ Monaro GTS to focus on the build of his new machine,
The last time Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid fulfilled his legal responsibility, Conan O'Brien was still on NBC, Tea Parties hadn't come together, and the iPad hadn't yet been introduced. There is no excuse for this. The Senate needs only 51 votes
The last time Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid fulfilled his legal responsibility, Conan O'Brien was still on NBC, Tea Parties hadn't come together, and the iPad hadn't yet been introduced. There is no excuse for this. The Senate needs only 51 votes