Alabama will have 200 more state troopers on the road this week (August 13 – 17), activating a lot of officers for patrol duty who aren’t normally there. The stated purpose is to demonstrate to the bean counters that hiring more troopers will increase safety on Alabama highways. Most marked cruisers are Ford Crown Victorias … Read more
I know someone who identifies herself as a staunch liberal. In practice, that generally translates to whatever the current biggest mouth with a (D) after his/her name is saying, that’s what she thinks. She announced to me one day a couple of years ago that “the conservatives were trying to take her SUV away.” Um. … Read more
Come in with a prescription and get a 14-day supply of any of seven different antibiotics at no charge. This follows a similar move last year by Meijer, a regional chain in the Midwest, which itself followed wide-ranging discount programs from large retailers like Target and Wal-Mart. These retailers are risking a little short-term loss … Read more