PAC slams unqualified HMRC Sep 12, 2008
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have denounced Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for its lack of accounting knowledge and low numbers of qualified staff ... While the PAC acknowledge that HMRC (and the civil service in general) had taken some steps to improve financial professionalism below board-level, it concluded that further progress is needed before finance professionalism becomes embedded within departments ... Merry Go RoundSo the PAC has qualified its report on the... (Accounting Web, UK)
McCain's Annoying Little Fraud Sep 9, 2008
b) Of course, McCain doesn't " as Shrum's man Gore did in 2000. McCain names one--the government. Maybe Republicans can be more concrete, all-encompassing Shrumian populists than Democrats. They'll fight all the forces! c) Or is McCain hoping that his appropriation of cliched, contentless but historically Democratic rhetoric will lead voters to assume he's something that he's not? d) Shrumcainian populism suffers from the same defect as Shrumgorian populism, which is that most of our toughest... (Slate)
Resistance to change when it comes to $1 coins Sep 5, 2008
Williamson declined to comment further about the Committee to Stop Corrupt Government political action committee, but he previously has said that he intends to spend $8 million to $10 million investigating local politicians, hiring 20 people, including investigators and attorneys. KALAMAZOO FORUMS. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
No. 15 Illinois Travels to First Tennessee Lady Vol Classic Sep 4, 2008
0-1-1 against the Pac 10. 5-2 against the SEC. (Fightingillini.com)
Kos, Cass, and Palin Sep 1, 2008
Handicap: Maybe I didn't feel the full impact of the speech because I watched it from behind a glass barrier in the Invesco press box, an unfortunate situation documented in this Slate V video ... Unfortunately, as difficult as it is to not break some campaign finance law, the payments from Edwards's PAC to Rielle Hunter's film company , according to the WSJ. ... I know what you're thinking: Why even bother with anything printed by the Enquirer, a supermarket tabloid you probably think of as the... (Slate)
Road builders got bulk of state contracts Aug 31, 2008
Since 2006, the company gave at least $127,000 to various candidates through its political action committee and through employees. We want to support candidates and parties that either are supportive of public-private partnerships or at least receptive to the concept of public-private partnerships, company spokesman Steven Owen said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bell Labs Kills Fundamental Physics Research Aug 29, 2008
why do nations invest billions in space programs ... now you can complain that nations should invest in space programs and basic research for noble goals, or you can swallow your high-mindedness and appeal to what gets you cash ... World War II, the Cold War (and concomitant Space Race) are classic examples of how the military demands (and gets) untold billions of dollars (rubles, whatever) to spend on R&D. Yes, that money is primarily for military purposes, but the public benefits from (often... (Slashdot)
Dems Rally Against Unions! Aug 26, 2008
Unfortunately, as difficult as it is to not break some campaign finance law, the payments from Edwards's PAC to Rielle Hunter's film company , according to the WSJ. ... I know what you're thinking: Why even bother with anything printed by the Enquirer, a supermarket tabloid you probably think of as the kind of "newspaper" that focuses on rumors that Elvis Presley is alive -- and leading a band of rampaging space aliens ... " But the Chandra Levy case actually deserves a 12-part series, and I'm... (Slate)
Still Blogging About Edwards! Aug 19, 2008
" Maybe the Enquirer will show up the MSM covering this angle too! Except that the editor who doesn't "want to go there" is the editor of the Enquirer. ... 1:45 A.M.___________________________Saturday, August 16, 2008: The All-Snob Ticket! . ... 2:24 P.M.___________________________The Unraveling--Andrew Young's Mom Isn't Buying Story #2! The mother of Andrew Young, the John Edwards aide who has claimed paternity of Rielle Hunter's daughter, makes it clear to the New York Post that that... (Slate)
VIDEO- Source Disputes Report of Edwards PAC Payoff Aug 16, 2008
Source Disputes Report That Edwards PAC Paid Rielle Hunter $14,000 for Video Footage. Friday, August 15, 2008. (Fox News)
Obama, Bayh make lunchtime stop at Portage Schoop's Aug 8, 2008
Obama does take pac money wrote on Aug 6, 2008 2:43 PM:" "records show that a third of his record-breaking haul has come from donations of $1,000 or more - a total of $112 million"Behind those large donations is a phalanx of more than 500 Obama "bundlers," fund-raisers who have each collected contributions totaling $50,000 or more. Many of the bundlers come from industries with critical interests in Washington. Nearly three dozen of the bundlers have raised more than $500,000, including more... (Northwest Indiana Times)
SAN MARCOS: Initiative's opponents already putting serious money into campaign Aug 5, 2008
SAN MARCOS ---- A political action committee formed to fight a controversial slow-growth initiative that will be on the November ballot has already spent more than 35,000 and hired professionals with political campaign experience to help with the effort ... Political action committee member Carrie Cleavers, a 56-year San Marcos resident whose father and brother owned and operated their own small development company, said attempts to rein in development can hurt a community. (North County Times)
LETTERS: NCT, July 30, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
The problem with minimizing production and refinement capacities is that we need to have reserve capacity for emergencies, and there will certainly be future emergencies ... Seems Stevens PAC has donated to every single incumbent GOP Senator seeking re-election this year ... Ted Stevesn PAC crooked. (North County Times)
Fannie, Freddie spent $200M to buy influence Jul 16, 2008
So far this election cycle, Freddie Mac s political action committee and employees have contributed $555,567 to Senate and House candidates, and Fannie Mae s PAC and employees have given more than $1 ... political action committee. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Four County Candidates Miss Disclosure Deadline Jul 14, 2008
As mandated by law, all candidates must file periodic campaign contribution disclosure reports, financial disclosure statements, committee registrations, declarations of intent cards, political action committee reports, and choosing the option of separate accounting cards will be filed with the State Ethics Commission. The deadline for the most recent filing date was July 1, 2008, with a grace period of five working days - July 8th. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Boardwalk Arcades Beckon Jun 28, 2008
Yes, I'm talking about getting your groove on to play "Dance Dance Revolution" or making like Danica Patrick for a spin around the virtual track of Daytona USA Racing, or even hitting old-school favorites like "Pac Man" and "Space Invaders." And don't forget pinball and Skee-Ball ... In addition to consumers playing games at home more, Whalen says the down economy has also negatively impacted boardwalk arcades. (Forbes -- Technology)
LETTERS: NCT, June 14, 2008 Jun 15, 2008
This is etched in one of the glass panels that walls off the space ... Those customers who had no car, or no second car, or had babies or small children were seriously impacted by not being able to take their things and babies home in the carts ... He raised more money than anyone in the history of the primary elections, and did it all without lobbyist or PAC donations, all from small donors. (North County Times)
Mayoral election brings in record $1m May 31, 2008
"That PAC money is going to be big bucks this year as well," said City Clerk Becky Klisch ... About $560,000 of the labor PAC money has already been spent on the other candidates ... Officials from the PAC said that $60,000 probably will be spent on Perea. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Termination recommended for theater director May 21, 2008
Two) For Pat to ALWAYS have a golden key to be welcomed back into the theatre on any day of her choosing, if only in a part-time professorial capacity ... Briggs has been the PACT director for 43 years a little longer than Fidel Castro has stayed in power ... Encrusting a person into a job is a recipe for the disaster PACT faces. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
NAR Advances Plan for Property Database May 20, 2008
REALTORS Political Action Committee Fundraising Chair Moe Veissi reported that NAR is well on its way toward meeting an ambitious $10 million fundraising goal for 2008. As of April 30, nearly $4. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Should Hillary Clinton drop out of the campaign because of Barack Obama's success? May 12, 2008
nextel wrote on May 8, 2008 9:47 PM:" Your dreaming Scrutiny! She maybe takes Florida, and if she does, it's not by enough. And Michigan is ground zero for jobs lost from NAFTA. And we all know her hubba Bubba pushed that one through with the help of a Republican majority. She gets slain in Michigan and would never get any crossover Ind or Rep votes in Nov. This Hag is so bought and paid for by PAC, Pharma and other seedy money, and she blows with the wind like a career Politician. In short, the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nduom can bring progress to Ghana Except! May 6, 2008
And where you are Adikanfo (Pacesetter) there is practically no road map ... It is as well the job of Mr. Sallas Mensah, Chairman of the Public Accounting Commission (PAC), as he waits for the PAC findings to be prosecuted and implemented by Attorney General Joe Ghartey. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Will Stafford, Moreno turn pro in '09 May 2, 2008
I can not stand the Big 10 and despise the Pac 10 ... We don t care about Tech season packages in 08 since we play in Athens ... Spread offense QB s never amount to anything in the NFL. Take note of Meyer s last 2, Alex Smith and Chris Leak (granted Chris Leak didn t really run the spread offense to it s full capacity). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tours get 8% bump at box office Apr 5, 2008
ORLANDOMonty Python's Spamalot (M) Bob Carr PAC ($75; 2,367; $1,254,528) (3/25/08 - 3/31/08). PW, $653,547 in Clearwater. (Variety)
GOP feud evident in race (1) Apr 2, 2008
Likewise, the Keep the Team political action committee formed recently to back the incumbent team. Chairman Lowell R. Gates said the PAC is growing by the day and includes Mary Lewis, former GOP chairwoman and former register of wills/clerk of orphans court. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting Mar 26, 2008
GUADALAJARA and JALISCO, Mexico, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ; BMV: GAP) (the "Company" or "GAP") today announced the following: Pursuant to Article 181 of the Mexican Corporation Law and Article 35 of the Company's by-laws, GAP invites the Company's shareholders to a General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2008, with the first session taking place at 12:30 pm and a second session taking place at 1:30 pm, at the following... (PR Newswire)
UPDATE: Republican treasurer diverted up to $1M into personal accounts... Mar 15, 2008
(R-N.Y.) told The Post this week that Ward paid himself $6,000 from King's PAC in 2007 after the congressman thought he had closed down the committee. Politico. (The Drudge Report)
Jewish Voters Could Help Clinton on Tuesday Mar 5, 2008
At a forum hosted on March 12, 2007, by the influential, pro-Israel American Israeli Political Action Committee (AIPAC), she spoke of her "long support" for Israel. Obama attended that same conference but, according to The New York Times , Clinton's reception, which was yards from Obama's, included more guests. (CNSnews.com)
Kincaid counters critics at MEA Feb 26, 2008
Dennis wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:12 AM:" Akboy30: Yes, there probably does need to be some tweaking to the bylaws, they should be akin to APOC, where everyone and every group (including groups/unions communicating to their members)must register as a PAC. They must account for every dime in and out, and end the election with zero. There should also be civil, and if needed, criminal penalties for chronic violations, by anyone, on either side. That said, the spirit of the bylaws are: Report all... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Who are the superdelegates? Feb 14, 2008
Michalski is the vice president of the 720,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, whose political action committee has given heavily to Democratic candidates. The Machinists union has endorsed Clinton. (MSNBC -- Race)
Clinton, Obama vie for right spin on vote Feb 7, 2008
Today, the three leading Republican contenders are scheduled to speak in Washington, D.C., before the Conservative Political Action Committee. The event will highlight the unease shared by many members of the party's conservative establishment at the prospect of Mr. McCain's increasingly likely nomination. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cash Advance: Dems Getting Lion's Share of Media Ad Spend Feb 5, 2008
In the words of former Florida GOP congressman and current MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, in Washington, D.C., "You're either on the outside or the inside and the only thing that can get you on the inside is money." Media companies and their executives, as well as the PACs that represent their interests, certainly seem to have a firm grasp on that reality in this election year ... 6 percent of all dollars so far this cycle, per the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan research group based... (MediaWeek.com)
Real Change in Earmarks Feb 5, 2008
On Saturday, I will be speaking at the annual Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) meeting in Washington. And on Thursday, I will be talking about my book, , at the American Enterprise Institute. (Human Events Online)
Yahoo! Sports: Bracket Big Board Jan 22, 2008
Although two games behind pack leader Cleveland St, Green, Graves and Howard most fundamentally sound team in Horz and the nation ... 4-1 Pac 10 start best since '87-88; showed diminutiveness versus Stanford, out-rebounded 26-9 in the second half ... Minutemen on the march after 11-point road stunner in Dayton and 7-point win against Charlotte; NASCAR pace ranks third nationally averaging 78. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Party know-how - Sherrill Jan 14, 2008
When Mr. Sherrill arrived from his native Alabama, Norvell was selling pots and pans out of leased space in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' Local 1579 building on Reynolds Street ... By the 1980s, the company had outgrown its space at the union hall ... and a generous benefit pac. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School Committee reflects on past year; forward to 2008 Jan 4, 2008
Reaffirmed district commitment to Special Education parents by supporting the Special Education Parent Advisory Council, (Sped PAC). November. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Closings: Whatever Happened to Your $10 billion? Dec 19, 2007
Whether you like the so-called "one package" program from Martinez or the "two package" alternative from the real estate community, the point is that massive savings would be available to the public, savings that would lower closing costs and make homes more affordable ... You have to admit, a few million dollars a year for lobbyists and PAC contributions has really paid off. (RealtyTimes)
Romney to address concerns about faith Dec 3, 2007
Mrs. Clinton suggested that Mr. Obama had a character issue because he continued arguing that his health insurance plan was universal, even though it does not guarantee total coverage, and because an Obama political action committee spread around money in states that have early primaries and caucuses. I have been for months on the receiving end of rather consistent attacks: well, now the fun part starts, Mrs. Clinton said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
PCC not affected by order to admit Nov 29, 2007
"It is not really something that impacts us at this point because we've had a policy in place that admitted those students just as any other student," Massey said ... "If they changed to allow students who, for example, graduated from high school in North Carolina to come with in-state tuition then yes, I think this would have a big impact on us," Massey said ... William Gheen, spokesman for the Americans for Legal Immigration PAC, said his organization would like Gov. Mike Easley to rescind the... (The Daily Reflector)
Inside Alaska business Nov 18, 2007
Webb's Consulting and Management Services Inc. announced it has acquired the PAC COM Expo from Sourdough Production ... The regional Native corporation's main business is its PetroCard fuel distributor in the Pacific Northwest. (Anchorage Daily News)
Buchanan teen wins queen title Nov 13, 2007
Halie won a 195 Blossomtime ticket package for three for selling the most program ads, 445 ... The 2008 Miss Heart of Blossomtime pageant was canceled, but the Bud Prince and Princess will be chosen at the PAC at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. (Niles Star, MI)
How We Have Been Chopping Ghana Small Small Nov 12, 2007
EXCERPTS OF FIRST PAC REPORT ON AUDITOR-GENs REPORT IN THE FIRST PARLIAMENT OF THE 4TH REPUBLIC (DECEMBER 1, 1993) (Part One). Beginning with this edition, The Crusading GUIDE will periodically publish for the perusal and benefit of our readers and the general public excerpts of past proceedings of the work of the PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (PAC) of Parliament and the Auditor-Generas Reports over the years (since Independence) ... The revelations, comments, observations, conclusions and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Voters elect newcomer Rochester to council Nov 7, 2007
Rochester said he didn't think news that his campaign had received 7,000 from the PeaceMakers Political Action Committee influenced the outcome. The PAC was formed by the Rev. Cary Gordon of Cornerstone World Outreach. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Enfield man leading effort to expand Hamilton Memorial Oct 31, 2007
He has or continues to serve on numerous boards, including being a member of the political action committee of the Illinois Hospital Association and the president of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. Through his service on the former, Randy was instrumental in lobbying for changes in the way hospitals can receive payment for services from government insurance programs like Medicaid or Medicare. (Carmi Times, IL)
Friday Night Lights Oct 29, 2007
Madison, Riverside and Chardon all finished with a share of the PAC title. DiLillo got on the scoresheet when he caught a two-point conversion pass to give Madison a 14-7 lead in the fourth quarter. (Bucknuts.com)
Huskies Open Second-Half Of Pac-10 Play At No. 24 UCLA Sunday Oct 26, 2007
Oct. 28, 2007 Washington (6-6-2, 1-3-1 Pac-10) at nr/#24 UCLA (7-5-2, 3-1-1) 2:30 p.m. PT Marshall Field at Drake Stadium Los Angeles, Calif. This Week: Washington men's soccer (6-6-2, 1-3-1 Pac-10) begins the second-half of Pac-10 play on the road this week in Southern California ... UW will face Pac-10 leader and No. 24 UCLA (7-5-2, 3-1-1 Pac-10), Sunday, Oct. 28, on Marshall Field at Drake Stadium in Los Angeles. (Gohuskies.com)
PAC public hearings shows govt's resolve -Quashigah Oct 26, 2007
Kumasi, Oct. 25, GNA - Major (rtd) Courage Quashigah, Minister of Health, has stated that the on-going Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings of the financial management status of Ministries, Departments and Agencies is a clear evidence of the government's resolve to improve financial management practices in the public sector ... In an address read for him at the first National Congress of the Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) in Kumasi, on Thursday, Major Quashigah,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accountant Bolts With Over Billion Cedis Oct 26, 2007
The horrifying exposure was contained in the Auditor Generals (AGs) report made public at the sixth hearing of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament yesterday, where the Ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines took its turn to answer queries raised by the AG. ... The PAC was told that at the time of the theft, the Survey Department had no internal audit system in place ... The PAC expressed surprise over the lack of proper supervision at the department and suggested that two... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obstruction, tax charges added to indictment of Ore. company CEO Oct 25, 2007
Obstruction and tax fraud have been added to the long list of federal charges against the CEO of Pac Equities Inc. in Bend whose his wife was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a $19 million investment scheme involving more than 300 investors. A new indictment was handed up last week against Michael Rich, who promised annual returns of 10 percent or more based on claims that Pac Equities was acting as a lender to commercial real estate projects ... Phyllis Rich, the former chief... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
More Shady Deals Revealed At C'ttee Sitting Oct 24, 2007
Other forms of financial malfeasance cited by the Chairman of the PAC, Mr Samuel Sallas Mensah, in the Auditor Generals Report for the year 2004/05, were misappropriation of revenue, unpaid taxes into the Consolidated Fund, issuance of dishonoured cheques , under-assessment of final tax and unpaid revenue into the VAT revenue account ... At the beginning of the meeting the Deputy Minister for the Ministry, Professor George Gyan Baffuor, attempted to state the various interventions instituted... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Corruption Will Cause Civil War In Ghana Soon Oct 22, 2007
Keep your fingers cross whiles the PAC move tortuously to unravel all the rot. I have just been informed that some Ministries are moving heaven and earth to cover some of their shady dealings by removing huge files from their offices in the evening. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New leader embraces role Sep 30, 2007
Pennsylvania places no limit on the size of non-cash contributions a candidate can receive from an individual or political action committee. Shapiro offered an interesting perspective of what happens to a representative body when the sky is the limit for campaign contributors. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
FLASH: CLINTON TO BEGIN CRIMINAL CHECKS ON BIG DONORS... Sep 11, 2007
Today's Top Political Stories. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign dramatically severed all ties to disgraced fundraiser Norman Hsu, announcing. (The Drudge Report)
No. 2 Stanford Heads East to Finish Preseason Schedule Sep 11, 2007
LOOKING AHEAD: The Cardinal returns to the Bay Area to start the Pac-10 season next week, taking on the rival California Golden Bears in Berkeley on Sept. 21 ... 553 hitting percentage is currently the best in the Pac-10, while 14 ... 2006 IN REVIEW: Stanford finished 2006 with a 30-4 record, won an unprecedented 10th Pac-10 title and made a postseason run to its 12th NCAA title match, before falling to Nebraska in the national final. (Gostanford.com)
Investors facing defaults Sep 6, 2007
30-day news archives. When this over-supply became apparent and prices began to fall, many of these investors simply walked away from their mortgages. (Florida Today)
Appeal Court warns of anxiety over accounting standards Sep 1, 2007
The court upheld an earlier ruling that auditor PlanAssure PAC (known as Patrick Lee Public Accounting Corp when the case started in May 2006) had fallen short of minimum competency standards by failing to act on tell-tale signs of fraud. The audit firm did not raise the alarm bells when the difference between Gaelic Inns' accounting records and its actual bank balance was a significant 672,253. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Rudy's Florida 'Firewall'?... Aug 29, 2007
"One of the biggest sources of political donations to Hillary Rodham Clinton is a tiny, lime-green bungalow that lies under the flight path from San Francisco International Airport. Six members of the Paw family, each listing the house at 41 Shelbourne Ave. as their residence, have donated a combined $45,000 to the Democratic senator from New York since 2005, for her presidential campaign, her Senate re-election last year and her political action committee. In all, the six Paws have donated a... (The Drudge Report)
Stauber: The Iraq "Gift" Aug 23, 2007
MoveOn's political action committee has become one of the top contributors of money to Democratic candidates. . (Zmag.org)
Flip Gymnastic Fest 2008 Names Phoenix Children's Hospital Beneficiary of its Inaugural Event in Phoenix Aug 14, 2007
A five-time All American and Pac 10 medal of honor recipient and US National team member in 1999, Kelly captured the Pac 10 beam championship in 2004 and was also crowned NCAA champion in the event that same year. Gymnastics takes a huge amount of dedication and by the time gymnasts are finished with competing, they really have no other opportunities to perform again. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Boyhood pal Newell's enabler, court documents show Aug 13, 2007
How's come none of you blue-collar morons haven't invented a space shuttle, or a cure for cancer, or the next great electronic device ... They can call them "campaign contributions" but they are one thing and one thing alone: indebtedness to the giver, whether that donor is personal, a PAC, corporate or union. (The Palm Beach Post)
Carlsbad couple drives to Cooperstown for Gwynn Jul 29, 2007
Jim worked for Pac Bell; Leah stayed home to raise their two daughters, Julie and Traci, both of whom are Carlsbad High graduates. If hockey is a religion in Canada, much as soccer is in Europe and South America, then baseball is that and more to the Framptons. (North County Times)
'High School' helps bump road biz Jul 28, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Lion King (M-1st Co.) Blumenthal PAC ($80; 1,971; $1,002,980) (7/12/07-8/19/07). PW, $731,930 (6 perf). (Variety)
'Chicago,' 'Scroundrels' lift biz Jul 21, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Lion King (M-1st Co.) Blumenthal PAC ($80; 1,971; $785,010) (7/12/07-8/19/07) ... TULSA, OKLA.Monty Python's Spamalot (M) Tulsa PAC ($70; 2,361; $1,093,996) (7/9/07-7/15/07). (Variety)
Lawmakers hit contributions jackpot Jul 19, 2007
According to reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, ComEds political action committee gave about $54,000 more to politicians in the last six months than it did in the previous six-month period. But because companies can give several different ways, a full accounting of their spending isnt yet available. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No explosions, but dude, it's a lexical blast Jul 11, 2007
Ms. Pac Man, Q-Bert and Dig Dug also seemed designed for the masses. The decline of the populist arcade game came with the arrival of Defender in 1980, which had a difficulty level that was more like trying to parallel park while simultaneously changing your car stereo presets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
