We have to start working the numbers

A multi-million-dollar yacht recently purchased by an Indian actor


A couple of weeks ago the actor George Clooney organized a telethon for Haitian relief, which raised about $60 million. Clooney himself gave a million, which is laudable. But what about the rest of the world's rich people? What are they doing to help in this monumental catastrophe?

Forbes magazine lists about 450 billionaires in the world. (You can look them up by clicking this article's headline) If each of them gave $10 million, that would be, let's see, that starts to look like more than a TRILLION dollars! Do ya think THAT might help Haiti?


Think about it. For the poorest billionare, $10 million is the equivalent of a $500 donation from someone who makes $50,000. For someone like Bill Gates, it's like less than a hundred bucks!


Isn't it time for our privileged classes to step up to the humanitarian plate?

Another Madison drive-by

When this senior citizen housing was initially proposed, just about everyone thought it was a bad idea. Now, as it nears its August completion date (and is looking pretty cool, by the way), just about everybody with gray hair wants in. So it goes. And speaking about 'so it goes,' how come that NAPA store remains empty? Does Madison have anybody working on commercial leases?

Ask...and Tell!

Sometimes a seemingly complicated issue can be resolved quite simply. Here is a partial list of countries that allow gays in the military:




Great Britain
Australia
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Canada


And countries who don't?
Iran
North Korea
China
Russia
United States

Pink takes a fabulous turn

A standout performance, filled with grace, drama and tension. Destined to be a show biz classic, and remember, she's SINGING through the whole act! Check out her bio by clicking on the headline.