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Walmart Believes Women Are Worth Less

Burnman — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:30:41 +0000

This is part 1 of the “Why Walmart is Bad for America” series. During this series, we will examine a variety of issues related to Walmart and its business practices. Today’s article focuses on Walmart’s discrimination against women. Rolling Back Rights For Women Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination against employees on the [...]

Why Walmart is Bad for America Series

Burnman — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:22:26 +0000

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, with Black Friday right around the corner. The economy is in the worst shape it’s been since the Great Depression and families are having difficulty affording the bare essentials, let alone seasonal decorations and holiday gifts. There is no telling when things will turn around, and it is very [...]

Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays, More than just PC

Burnman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:08:51 +0000

The holidays are approaching and holiday commercials are beginning to invading television, radio, and the Internet. Over the years I have noticed the trend of referring to the the day after Thanksgiving, known in the retail industry as Black Friday, as the first day of the holiday season, rather than the Christmas season. Some people [...]

Black Friday is Racist??

Burnman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:11:01 +0000

The retail holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Traditionally, the Friday after Thanksgiving markes the first official day of the shopping frenzy. And traditionally, that day has been known as “Black Friday.” I’ve heard stories of people being offended by the day being referred to as Black Friday, somehow associating [...]

Cheney, Gonzales indicted by Texas Grand Jury

Burnman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:26:47 +0000

Now that the Bush/Cheney administration is living its last days, its high ranking officials are “untouchable” no longer. Reuters reports that a Grand Jury in South Texas has handed the US Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales indictments for “organized criminal activity” related to reports of alleged abuse of inmates in [...]

Geekalogie: Good Idea!

Burnman — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:13:46 +0000

While sitting at my desk working on some upcoming changes to The Burning Blog, Twhirl threw a notification window at me with a tweet from Todd Friesen (aka oilman). I got such a kick out of the link he provided in his tweet, I thought I would share it: Good Idea!: Man Submits Drawing Of Spider [...]

Caylee Anthony (update)

Burnman — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:50:09 +0000

Bags of bones and toys found during a search of the Little Econ River are not those of Caylee Anthony, says Sgt. John Allen of the Orange County Sherrif’s Department.Â After examining the contents of the bags, investigators determined the contents were not human remains, and left the area. For more information, visit:Â Fox News or [...]

Caylee Anthony

Burnman — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:35:42 +0000

Being a parent is both wonderful and terrifying at the same time. There is nothing in the world more amazing than being a father, and nothing more horrifying than the possibility that harm could come to your child. Unless you are a cold, heartless monster. Caylee Anthony is an adorable American girl who was born August 9, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. Her grandmother, Cindy Anthony reported her missing on July 15, 2008 when Caylee's mother Casey Anthony would not produce the child. Cindy Anthony was concerned that she had not seen Caylee for some time, and became very concerned when she detected what she thought was the smell of a decomposing body coming from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.

Circuit City files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Burnman — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:10:05 +0000

Circuit City, the second largest electronics retailer in the United States, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Massachusetts Questions 2 & 3 Explained

Burnman — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:19:37 +0000

Over the past couple of days I have received quite a few inquiries about the two Massachusetts Ballot Questions which passed, so I have decided to throw a quick overview together here.