Filipino prisoners pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Susan Boyle - Cry Me A River

Congratulations Debbie and Javed!

My cousin Debbie got married in Nepal!

Obamized: Susann and laure!

Cherry Blossoms 2009 (as seen from my window)

Joe Biden Drops F Word

Joe Biden drops the F word at a function at Union Station in Washington

Credit card users beware: Terms, they are a-changing

Although banks are scooping up billions in bailout money or borrowing money from the Federal Reserve at as low as 0 percent, they aren't passing those savings on to consumers. (Read complete article)

Sharing Backyards

A new approach to community gardens!

There is a website that matches people who want to garden with people who have yards with unused space and are willing to share it. For more information,click here!

Quantitative Easing: The Fed's "Final Gambler's Throw"

Last week as everyone was going crazy over the AIG bonuses, the Federal Reserve decided to use quantitative easing in order to jump start the economy. Basically, the Federal Reserve has decided to create (print)money out of thin air because the policy of lowering interest rates down to zero has completely failed. The Weimar Republic tried it, so did Zimbabwe, leading to hyperinflation in both cases. I know, is sad. We have become the equivalent of a banana republic when it comes to monetary policy! Enclosed, is a short video that explains the concept of quantitative easing:

Green Tomato Cake

My mom, who lives in the New Orleans area came across this recipe in the Times-Picayune. This is dedicated to my friend Susann in Toledo, Ohio. I'm on a mission, so that she may never run out of things to do with her summer tomatoes!

Green Tomato Cake

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped green tomatoes
1 cup chopped walnuts

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Stir in the tomatoes and walnuts. Mixture will be very thick. Pour batter into greased and floured bunt pan and bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool in pan, or cake will fall. Enjoy.

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Jimmy Kimmel as Rosie on The View

Depression Cooking with Clara - Poorman's Meal

91 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era.


For more delicious depression-era cheap recipes, visit Clara's site
by clicking here!

It's unanimous! Bobby Jindal SUCKED!

RIP Socks

Former First Cat, Socks, died yesterday. He apparently had cancer of the jaw & was euthanized after collapsing on his litter box.