Apple iPad Official Street Date April 3rd

Apple announced today that the iPad will be shipping on April 3rd. PreOrders will start on March 12th. No word yet on whether this is just for the WiFi version or if it is also for the 3G version.

Shorter Days

It is said that as you get older, time seems to go faster. Well, now you have an excuse. The recent Chilean quake shortened the earth's rotation (day) by 1.26 microseconds. The 2004 Sumatran quake shortened it by 6.8 microseconds.

SNL Presidents for Financial Reform

Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

CT Republicans Hold Debate for Senate Candidates

Last night the 3 main Republican candidates for the US Senate in Connecticut debated at the University of Hartford. The candidates are: Former Congressman Rob Simmons, Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon and Brokerage firm owner/Financial Analyst Peter Schiff. Although none of them stood out, I thought each of them seemed like reasonable and qualified candidates. As would be expected, Schiff had his best moments when discussing the economy and Simmons, who is a Vietnam veteran and former CIA operative, had his best moments when discussing foreign policy. I thought McMahons best line was "I'm not running for office because I need a job." This is one area that she can differentiate herself from Simmons and potential Democratic opponent Richard Bluementhal who both have worked in government for most of the past 20 years.

Taking a Break

I'll be taking a short break from blogging between now and Easter. There is just too much going on in my life, and somethings has got to give. Other Mod-Bloggers may be posting, and I may post something here and there. But overall, you'll probably see less action here on Mod-Blog for the next month or so.

If you're desperate for a Nomad fix, be watching for me on the Twitter feed instead.

Is TV/Radio the Right Stepping Stone for Political Office?

This year could be a good gauge on whether being a radio or TV personality is a smart move before running for office. John Kasich who is a former Republican Congressmen and then a Fox News Channel Host is running for Governor in Ohio. Kasich, who also had an unsuccessful Presidential run on his resume is seen as a strong candidate with a good chance of winning in November.

In Arizona, former Republican Congressmen and former Radio host JD Hayworth is challenging John McCain in the Republican primary for the Senate. Although Hayworth trails in most polls, he is a serious challenger who McCain has been forced to use resources on to combat.

To find someone who was successful in their rise from Radio host the Senate, we don't have to look very far. Al Franken won a Senate seat on 2008 with no prior political experience, having been a political talk show host for under 10 years before being elected. It will be interesting to see if that was a fluke or if it starts a trend. If a trend is set, does this mean that Mike Huckabee or Sarah Palin would have an advantage in 2012?

This one's for Shadowmom

From TheDogHouseDiaries.com.