Good News Day

Today has been a good news day:

• Leo Mazzone is coming to the Orioles; only some contract issues remain. Adding Jim Duquette as the Vice President of Baseball Operations (basically the Assistant General Manager) was a smart move as well.
  
• Gun Companies received lawsuit protection: The House passed the bill today to protect gun companies from facing lawsuits by victims of gun crimes. While we all can sympathize with those who are victims of violent crimes, it has always been non-sensical to blame a manufacturer of a legal product for the illegal use of the product by a third-party.
• And in on top of that, the House also passed the so-called "Cheeseburger Bill" yesterday, protecting fast-food companies from being sued by those who claim the companies made them obese.
  

A trio of stories that brough a smile to my eye. But if you need a reality check, we still have Hurricane Wilma, the specter of all electronic tolls at the Bay Bridge, and the situation regarding the nomination of Harriet Miers continuing to worsen.