On Bill Clinton’s watch…

On Bill Clinton’s watch…
 From the New York Times
 
Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending
By STEVEN A. HOLMES
Published: September 30, 1999
 
In a move that could help increase home ownership rates among minorities and low-income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corporation is easing the credit requirements on loans that it will purchase from banks and other lenders.
The [...]

For the Birds: The How and Why of Migration

by Matt Soniak
Around this time of year, I always have to take a break from pumpkin planning (I’m making a giant squid this time around) and marvel at bird migration. How do they find their way around the world without Google Maps? We’re not really sure, but research has given us evidence that they [...]

Real stuff I couldn’t have made up

Sometimes, the truth is more bizzarre than fiction:

Emmitt Speaks

Emmitt Smith said on Sunday ESPN football that Terrell Owens is not a true Cowboy. Apparently, what Smith meant, we think, is that Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman and he were drafted by the Cowboys. I guess that makes you a “true Cowboy.”
We think Emmitt should continue working on his vocabulary, pronunciation, and relationship with fans.
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The Road Warrior: Trinity Railway Express adding trains

Watch for Trinity Railway Express schedule changes beginning Oct. 6. Rush-hour and evening trains will be added on the popular Fort Worth-to-Dallas line.
New Dallas-bound train
Leaves CentrePort 4:35 p.m. weekdays and arrives at Union Station at 5:05. With the addition, there will be 26 eastbound trains Monday through Friday.
New trains to Fort Worth
Leaves CentrePort at 5:22 [...]

California: Epilog

I’ve been trying in some small degree, to give you an overview of what a great week that my training class was in Ontario California. I have finally uploaded all of the pics and videos so perhaps now this might appear a little bit more in detail what a super week it was.
I will tell you that our instructors were [...]

The 20 All-Time Best ESPN GameDay Signs

It all began 15 years ago.
Back in 1993, ESPN took it’s College GameDay show on the road and the rest is history. The very first road show was held at the Game of the Century, Notre Dame vs. Florida State in South Bend. Corso picked FSU and, of course, Notre Dame won.
What has happened since [...]

Mug Shot Montage

This guy has been arrested 1,332 times in the same town in Kentucky.  Of course, with arrests come mug shots, and what’s the point of having 1,332 mug shots of the same dude unless you’re going to create a montage out of it?  For those of you who are still looking for a hero, I’d [...]

Edwin Baptiste Best Catch Ever? Video

Edwin Baptiste Best Catch Ever? Video. Edwin Baptiste from Morgan State made one of the best Football Catches ever. You be the judge. That reach back is the best I have ever seen. I know that for sure.

Remembering Paul Newman 1925 – 2008

Rest in peace Paul Newman.
Mention Paul Newman, and a rush of unforgettable film scenes come to mind.
Such as when his prison-camp rebel gorges on those 50 hard-boiled eggs after being challenged in Cool Hand Luke.
Or that early morning bike ride, where his grinning bandit charms Katherine Ross out of Robert Redford’s [...]