( Huffington Post ) California’s state finances have gone to pot, and that’s what it should use to pay its employees. Right now the state is issuing I.O.U.’s to those who work for it. Sacramento says they are worth the paper they’re printed on, but most Californians know that’s true only if they are used to roll joints. The state’s key available assets are in its farms and fields….and in its prisons and legal system. Medical marijuana is legal in California.

Was The CIA Hiding Cheney’s “Executive Assassination Ring”? Huffington Post by Sam Stein 07- 9-09 The revelation from seven Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee that they were misled about a critical CIA program has sparked a debate that touches on the most sensitive areas of national security policy. What program, exactly, was being kept secret? No one is answering the question, citing the sensitivities that come when discussing classified intelligence matters.

FEATURE-Recovery in Germany runs into credit headwind – Reuters FEATURE-Recovery in Germany runs into credit headwind Reuters Now the dearth of credit to tide firms over is a new headache, which frustrated policymakers are blaming on reluctant banks. A poll in the July 6 edition of … and more » 7-Eleven rallies customers against card fees – The Associated Press MiamiHerald.com 7-Eleven rallies customers against card fees The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Riding a wave of public outrage over credit card practices, 7-Eleven Inc.

NASA’s Hansen: Obama’s Cap-and-Trade Bill ’Less Than Worthless’ NewsBusters In a stunning rebuke of the Obama administration, NASA’s James Hansen, one of the world’s foremost climate alarmists, called the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the anti-global warming bill that recently passed the House, “less than worthless.” PLEASE DON’T GET TOO EXCITED … As you might have already deduced, Hansen’s complaint is that the bill doesn’t go far enough to solve what he believes is a looming cataclysm.

Emma Watson wardrobe malfunction reveals more – Examiner.com Just utter the words Emma Watson wardrobe malfunction and as quick as a Harry Potter magic spell there is a half-story, carried by both mainstream news and …. Emma Watson’s wardrobe malfunction: Shows her undies to the world – Kansas City Star It was an unintentional Marilyn Monroe moment for poor Emma Watson on the red carpet in London Tuesday night. Or maybe we should call it a Lohan moment. ….

Healthcare reform is nothing if not a wild ride these days. First, conflicting with the supposed message President Obama sent to liberal groups to lay off the pressure on Senators, Organizing for America is organizing members to pressure their Senators. Late yesterday, Organizing for America, or OFA, blasted out an  email calling on supporters to deluge their Senators and members of Congress, Democrats included, with calls demanding that they support Obama’s “three principles for real

Senior citizens singing “…Baby One More Time” — Can you think of a better way to get you daily dose of Britney? The Huffington Post recently stumbled about this ad for Russian language learning company, Lingway, which stars four Russian Grandmas showing off their stellar English speaking skills by rocking out to Britney’s 1999 hit, “(Hit Me) Baby One More Time.”

STAND UP AGAINST INJUSTICE AND ISLAMOPHOBIA.PetitionOnline. Join theFacebook Group. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!  European Islamophobia A Creeping Threat: AnalysisFiras Al-AtraqchiHuffington PostPosted: July 6, 2009 04:35 PMThe murder of Marwa Sherbini, a veiled (and pregnant) Egyptian woman, as she prepared to give evidence in a German courtroom against a man who physically assaulted her, has incensed the Muslim World and re-ignited the debate over whether Europe is a truly tolerant society or one on

Alec Baldwin / The Huffington Post : Man of the People   —  I was sorry to watch, live on CNN, Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and all around “Man of the People” Jack Cafferty spit on me on his broadcast today.  —  After decrying the notion of “actors and comedians” running for public office, Cafferty stated …

     Here are some links regarding what may be a major story regarding a C.I.A. program which had been kept secret from Congress. Scott Shane’s article in the New York Times stating that CIA Director Leon Panetta testified before Congress that the CIA had been lying to Congress about a secret program since 2001. An article on the same subject by James Rowley of Bloomberg, published at Yahoo News. A letter  from six members of Congress to Mr. Panetta regarding this matter.