Archive for July 4th, 2006

Bush Considering Abandoning Guest Workers Plan

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

The New York Times reports Bush is considering compromising on immigration reform by agreeing to a bill that only addresses security enforcement and makes no provision for the undocumented or guest workers.

Republicans both inside and outside the White House say Mr. Bush, who has long insisted on comprehensive reform, is now open to a so-called enforcement-first approach that would put new border security programs in place before creating a guest worker program or path to citizenship for people living in the United States illegally.

Bush and Cheney got briefed last week on the “Pence Plan,” proposed by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN.) Officially named the “Border Integrity and Immigration Reform Act,” you can read Pence’s description of it here and here. It includes the creation of “Ellis Island Centers” where private firms will recruit guest workers.

EU Fines for Microsoft Approved, Off the Record

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

mattaw writes “The Register is carrying a report that all 25 member states of the EU have found Microsoft guilty of non-compliance, off the record. Microsoft is in line for a fine of $2.51 million per day backdated to December 15th 2004 for failing to meet the terms of the EU commission’s ruling.”

WWE News: RVD suspended 30 days following arrest on Sunday

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

In the context of tonight’s ECW TV storylines, WWE.com announced that Paul Heyman suspended Rob Van Dam 30 days following his ECW Title loss to Big Show. Sabu is also expected to be punished for his lesser role in Sunday’s arrest.

Indians rout Yankees on Boss’ birthday

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

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Italy stuns Germany as OT nears end

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

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Payton’s RBI single in 10th lifts A’s over Tigers

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

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7/4 ECW TV on Sci-Fi: Caldwell’s ongoing Alternate Perspective review

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Paul Heyman sat in his office despondent. RVD walked in and asked Heyman if he let Big Show bully him around. Heyman stuttered through a response to hammer home the dilemma he was facing. RVD said he’s not going to let ECW be a place where the big guys get the top spots deserved or not. He told Heyman to make the match. RVD said he would go down to the ring and make the match himself if Heyman didn’t.

Late Night Music: Americana

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

To end the 4th of July, here’s a piece of history and a blending of American and Brit with a little Canadian thrown in. Playing “My Back Pages” together…. Bob Dylan, Roger McGuinn, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and Tom Petty, at Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. Watch as they each take the lead in their own inimitable styles.

“I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.”


Blazers sign first-round draft picks Aldridge, Roy

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

The Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday signed first-round draft picks forward LaMarcus Aldridge and guard Brandon Roy.

McNEILL’s ECW ON SCIFI Report 7/4: Ongoing “virtual time” coverage of show

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

The show opened with a pretaped announcement from Paul Heyman. Heyman stated that Rob Van Dam is still the ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Heyman pointed out that Van Dam had three televised title defenses last week. Heyman was interrupted by Big Show.

Happy 4th

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

I can think of no better way to celebrate Amreican independence than sharing with you the weirdest fireworks of the year.

First, a lot of these remind me of mid-80’s Nintendo games in the b…

Happy 4th

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

I can think of no better way to celebrate Amreican independence than sharing with you the weirdest fireworks of the year.

First, a lot of these remind me of mid-80’s Nintendo games in the b…