arthur laffer
June 10, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Arthur Leffer writes at the Wall Street Journal: “Consider corporate profits as a share of GDP. Today, corporate profits as a share of GDP are way too high given the state of the U.S. economy. These high profits reflect the shift in income into 2010 from 2011. These profits will tumble in 2011, preceded most likely by the stock market . . .
The result will be a crash in tax receipts once the surge is past. If you thought deficits and unemployment have been bad lately, you ain’t seen nothing yet . .
The pending tax hikes are scary and the unwanted cap and trade legislation overtures are potentially putting our economy in a long lasting depression. Oil & gas are the villains of Obama’s ideology and he does not understand we do not have $150 trillion plus to spare to substitute green power for existing oil & gas reserves, many not yet explored. We are in the age of hydrocarbon energy and will – with wise government planning and true economic guidance – eventually enter the full fledged nuclear power age with all the desired environmental benefits. 
But it will take time and control of the present budget deficits with significant tax cuts to get our industry on their feet and move in the direction of progress and positive growth of our GDP.
cbs survivor
May 17, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Digital Spy ‘Survivor: Heroes vs Villains’: And the winner is… Entertainment Weekly One of the most gripping and topsy-turvy seasons in Survivor history came to a close this evening with three Tribal Councils and, after 39 days, a winner. My full recap will be up soon, but if you’ve already watched the Heroes vs … Who Will Win Survivor:
The 20th season stranded 20 veteran contestants, divided into tribes of good guys and baddies, in Samoa. Diaz-Twine (”Pearl Islands”), who never won a physical challenge, maneuvered into the final three after her catty alliance on the villains tribe had been previously dismantled by partners Shallow (”Cook Islands,” ”Micronesia”) and Hantz (”Samoa”).
“If she can win the game twice, there is a flaw in the game,” a disgruntled Hantz said.
The lone hero left standing, 35-year-old former rancher Colby Donaldson (”Australian Outback,” ”All-Stars”), was quickly dispatched to the jury by the four villains at the beginning of the finale when the proud Texan failed to win immunity. Donaldson didn’t go without a fight. After delivering a surrender speech, he haggled to be saved by Hantz.
“I’ve never quit anything in my life,” said Donaldson, “so when the time was right, I made one more attempt.”
Hantz won the final immunity challenge, which required the final four to navigate blindfolded through a maze. Hantz, Shallow and Diaz-Twine picked off 38-year-old original “Survivor” villainess Jerri Manthey (”The Australian Outback,” ”All-Stars”), securing themselves a spot in the final three. However, Hantz received no votes from the nine-person jury.
“I do what I can do,” said Hantz, “and I make it to the end every time.
Bill Clinton Hospitalized
Bill Clinton Hospitalized, President Bill Clinton was admitted to a hospital in NY today after experiencing chest pain.
A rep for 63-year-old Clinton just released the following statement:
“Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of NY Presbyterian hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest.
Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place 2 stents in one of his coronary arteries.
President Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti’s relief and long-term recovery efforts.”
The statement continues, “In 2004, President Clinton underwent a successful quadruple bypass operation to free four blocked arteries.”
FYI — a “stent” is a device that opens up a blocked artery.
UPDATE: Hilary Clinton has announced that she’s on her way from Washington to be with Bill.
Bill Clinton Hospitalized was first posted on February 12, 2010 at 10:54 am.
Where is Survivor Heroes Vs Villains
Los Angeles : Where is Survivor Heroes Vs Villains, “Where is Survivor Heroes Vs Villains located?” or “Where is Survivor Heroes Vs villains 
filmed?” is the most important question in the cyber world as of now. The twentieth season of the American TV Series Survivor is premiered on 11th Feb, 2010 with a special 2 hour premiere. Unlike the other seasons, this season is shot only twenty days after theSurvivor : Samoa was completed. No gap between the seasons facilitated the use of existing infrastructure of the previous season and the casting for Heroes VsVillains was also done simultaneously with Survivor: Samoa. Yes, you’ve guessed it right. The Survivor Heroes Vs Villains is shot at Samoa.
The new Heroes Vs Villains has two groups named “the Heroes” who are known for their integrity and “the Villains” who are known for their deception. All of them are former survivors. The cast was announced on the 36th People’s choice awards in January, 2010. According to Jeff Probst, the host of the show, the production initially selected 50 players form the past seasons and panned them down to 20 players leaving a place for a possible player from Samoa. Some of the selection were made whom the production thought would be exciting to see. Though the players are classified as the Heroes and the Villains, depending on their natural style, they can take whatever role which they feel would be best for the survival.
Tune in to CBS on Thursdays at 8/7c to watch the show as the drama unfolds on the newest installment of the Survivor – Heroes Vs Villains. Who are you rooting for to win the 20th season? Share with us.
Where is Survivor Heroes Vs Villains was first posted on February 12, 2010 at 11:00 am.
Survivor Heroes Vs Villains Cast, Survivor Winner
December 21, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
Survivor Heroes Vs Villains Cast, Survivor Winner, The 20th season of Survivor is just around the corner (early next year)–rumor has it that the season will bring back previous Survivor contestants as before in Survivor All-Stars. Speculation is the theme this time will be Heroes VS Villians. Richard Hatch, the first ever Survivor winner, was denied the chance to participate in the show, however, his attempts in trying to be released from jail early to participate have definitely fueled the rumors that we’re going to see another All-Stars type format.
Another previous contestant, Coby Archa, has leaked a list of names at Survivor Sucks —he says they have been asked to participate and agreed. There’s 23 names listed, so there may be a few more cut before filming. Here’s the ‘unofficial list’–
Ace Gordon (Survivor: Gabon)
Amanda Kimmel (Survivor: China)
Benjamin “Coach” Wade (Survivor: Tocantins)
Cirie Fields (Survivor: Panama)
James Clement (Survivor: China)
Jean-Robert Bellande (Survivor: China)
Jenna Morasca (Survivor: Amazon)
Jerri Manthey (Survivor: Australia)
Jessica “Sugar” Kiper (Survivor: Gabon)
Johnny Fairplay (Survivor: Pearl Islands)
Ozzy Lusth (Survivor: Cook Islands)
Natalie Bolton (Survivor: Micronesia)
Parvati Shallow (Survivor: Cook Islands)
Randy Bailey (Survivor: Gabon)
Rupert Boneham (Survivor: Pearl Islands)
Sandra Diaz-Twine (Survivor: Pearl Islands)
Sierra Reed (Survivor: Tocantins)
Shane Powers (Survivor: Panama)
Stephenie LaGrossa (Survivor: Palau)
Tina Wesson (Survivor: Australia)
Tom Buchanan (Survivor: Africa)
Tom Westman (Survivor: Palau)
Twila Tanner (Survivor: Vanuatu)
Survivor Heroes Vs Villains Cast, Survivor Winner was first posted on December 21, 2009 at 10:46 am.
