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Looks like all the users of the popular Sidekick device  by T-Mobile have been going crazy, because the Danger data network has been down for several days.

According to reports,  Microsoft recently purchased the Danger data network, and in the process some “restructuring” initiatives were taken on. Whatever the changes, Sidekick users have been unable to use their data services or rectify the problem with T-Mobile.

T-Mobile released a statement on Saturday, stating that it was hopeful that most data services would turn on within the working day. That time never came.

Data networks are still down, and many Sidekick owners are outraged by the lack of customer service for this problem. Although some good news has come, T-Mobile is assuring that many users would be receiving credits to their data plan.

We can’t help but say……This isn’t the first time something like this has happened with the Danger network. While we were using the Sidekick II for over a year, the data service was greatly unreliable and shotty in many areas that were thought to be “well-covered” areas.

The Sidekick drama continues……

Sorry pal, the law won!

On Monday, Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for the biggest fraud scheme in history.

Madoff’s lawyers were trying to get a lighter sentence of about 7-10 years but the judge just wasn’t feeling the lenient sentence.

The 71-year old said that he now lives “in a tormented state now, knowing the pain and suffering I’ve created.”

District Judge Denny Chin issued the maximum sentence stating “Here the message must be sent that Mr. Madoff’s crimes were extraordinarily evil and that this kind of manipulation of the system is not just a bloodless crime that takes place on paper, but one instead that takes a staggering toll.”

Bernie addressed the court and his victims telling them that he was very sorry for his actions, but clearly those words meant nothing at this point.

damn right moron!

Ruth Madoff even gave a statement saying that she was lied to by her husband and that she knew nothing of the fraud her husband was committing.

Ruth stated “I am embarrassed and ashamed,” she said. “Like everyone else, I feel betrayed and confused. The man who committed this horrible fraud is not the man whom I have known for all these years.”

not sure anyone actually believes that Ruth didn’t know swat about what was going on?

As part of the sentence, Bernie and his wife must sell their $7 million Manhattan apartment, an $11 million estate in Palm Beach, FL, and a $4 million home on Long Island. Other assets include a place in France, and a $2.2 million boat that the couple own.

Ruth is allowed to walk away with $2.5 million.

We doubt this is all Ruth will be left with.

when will these politicians ever learn?

Governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford has admitted to an extramarital affair he has been having with a woman from Argentina.

Just a few days ago it was reported that Sanford was missing from his usual weekly schedule. His office told anyone that called that Mr. Sanford was in Argentina hiking.

That of course was a lie.

A call was even placed to his wife who told a reporter that she did not know exactly where he was but that maybe he left after Father’s Day to get away.

Well, Gov. Sanford held a press conference today and confirmed that he has been jetting back and forth to Argentina for over a year now to hook up with a woman that is not his wife

Sanford has decided to resign as the chairman of the Republican Governors Association but did not resign as Governor of South Carolina.

John Edwards, now this guy.

what a shame yet again.

we’d say his marriage is probably kaput.

UPDATE: The stock market has plummeted about -777.68 points in just a few hours!!!!

The reason for the sudden burst? The House this morning rejected the $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system. As of late last night, things were looking up for President Bush and his emergency plan. Republicans this morning had a different vibe on things.

The house voted 228-205, and just like that the bill was rejected.

Now, President Bush must come forth with a new revised plan to defeat the economic crisis at large. Bush planned to meet this afternoon with his Economic advisers to devise yet another rescue plan.

Crude oil futures fell $10.68 to close at $92.21 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. They have lost nearly $25 since last Monday, and dropped sharply as the House voting began.

Concerns that the crisis might be spreading to Europe helped to push down the value of the European common currency. The euro dropped against the dollar to $1.43 on Monday from $1.46 on Friday.

Stay locked for more news….

It looks like congressional leaders have got what they have been waiting for. The $700 Billion bailout Rescue Deal of banks and other financial institutions holding bad mortgages debts, should be underway by the reopen of the world’s stock markets tomorrow.

Congressional leaders will face yet another challenge this week, with the House expected to vote on the plan as soon as Monday, and Senate as soon Wednesday.

The two-stage bailout is a whopping $700 Billion, which is now federal debt on the nation’s taxpayers! damn!

Now here is the catch, the congressional leaders must divide the bailout into two phases, starting with the first $350 billion payout, then requiring a second congressional approval for the next installment.

“Getting this done soon, promptly, is absolutely critical to the confidence of the markets.” Sen, Judd Gregg, one of the leader negotiators, said Sunday, predicting the votes approve it this week. “The option of not passing is not acceptable.”

What do you guys think? This will bring our national debt to around $10-$13 Trillion, depending on what source you go by.

And what effects will this really have? Short term? Long term? Can we gaurantee this will be the “end-all” fix to this economic crisis?

Let’s watch and see how this plays out over the week.

Stay locked.

HEY GUYS!!! hope you all are having an awesome WEEKEND!!!

the weather here on the east coast turned out to be pretty nice this weekend.

So…my plans for the day??? Heading to Newport, RI on my friends boat to see JIMMY BUFFET!!!!

COMMENT: hahaha so i saw jimmy buffet last summer with some family and friends and it was quite the experience. The fans really follow him all across the country and party till wee hours of the next morning. absolutely ridiculous.

so…. enjoy this lovely Sunday, relax, and I will share with you some of J.BUFFET!