I'd like them to be called "Footballers" like in the UK -

Beautifully simple but slightly derogatory.

I see your point. I also see someone renting space to store goods, according to a contract that stipulates specific actions for failure to make timely payment.
I don't think it's sick. I think it's appropriate and in accordance with expectations, based on a rental agreement.

What really floats my boat, however, is the jeweler's risk and reward.
She rolls her dice and takes her chances - and turns it into something beautiful.

I love this country.

Well heck yes he saw his shadow!!!
Did you see all those camera flashes and spotlights?
It's impossible NOT to cast a shadow!!!

Now go skiing or make snow angels or something.

Created 42,000 new jobs, yet the latest unemployment numbers are up.
Where have these jobs been created, and who has been hired?
"...batteries for electric cars might be made in the U.S" is supposition, not example.

My guess is she's shilling for the administration. Granholm will be looking for an appointment this year, as her term expires.

Gladly, Mr. Limbaugh is a champion of Conservatives who, sadly, have been abandoned by the Republican Party.

I have to agree with DuneDude. What, in your opinion, would have been a "Good Hard News Story"?

I'll start-
Chrysler and GM's bankruptcy and the federal government's involvement.

Next?

///Quote...why the officers are allowed to keep firearms after a domectic case like this... quote////

It's part of due process. Commonly refered to "innocent until proven guilty".
She evidently learned as a cop not to admit to anything, hence the 'not guilty' plea.

The charges were dismissed, so she was not convicted of a crime, and as a result of this incident, is not prohibited from possessing firearms or carrying concealed weapons.

Everyone knows that statues come to life and walk around at night, and then turn back into statues wherever they are at dawn.

Fortunately for baby Jesus, Big Baker Boy was nearby, and sensing imminent daybreak, gathered the Christ child, hoisting him away from snowplows, male dogs, and other dangerous, nasty things.

MARVIN -
It's easy work but it doesn't pay very well.

A lawsuit?
Who's he suing? The fish don't care about laws.