Month: March 2006

The Friday Afternoon Slacker Cafe Is Open! It’s a gorgeous day for outdoor blogging here…what are you avoiding doing this afternoon? Is it time for happy hour yet? Got your random 10s ready? Kindly recommend this...

This Washington Post story tells of the cost estimate increase for the levee reconstruction project in New Orleans. In order to meet federal standards, the new levees will cost triple the original estimate to $10B. The news...

Below the fold is an email I received from Jolie Justus, a good friend from college who is running for the 10th District of the Missouri State Senate. Since I know there are some Missourians and Kansans on Booman, I figured...

Detroit, MI – The headlines from Detroit are grim today.  Delphi Corporation, the largest U.S. auto supplier, is going to bankruptcy court today in New York City with a reorganization plan that will include: the...

Former Vice President Al Gore, who is a hero to many among us, turns 58 today. Like fine wine, he only seems to get better with years. His passion for good causes and his courage in standing up for Democratic ideals shine...