Klein's math is bad, really bad

Reprinted from: http://samtheeagleusa.blogspot.com/2008/12/multiplicationan-important-tool.html

Last week, Philip once again ventured into the world of mathematics........with predicitable results. Philip wrote:
"Math - Only 2 cents per ton on a ship. The average docking TAX to ships? $20,000 per boat just to dock in Jefferson County? Wow!"
'We' here at the Eagles Nest were a bit curious about this (as we are anytime Philip tries to use math) and so we contacted our maritime consultant..........

Spongebob Squarepants. Mr. Squarepants, a longtime resident of the sea, told us that the average Bulk Carrier cargo ship can carry anywhere from 40,000 to 60,000 DWT (deadweight tons)......(an interesting term when talking about Philip Klein). Using the mathematical tool of MULTIPLICATION, we can extrapolate that the average ship would pay somewhere between $800 to $1200 in taxes (.02$ X the weight of the cargo).....NOT $20,000. Mr. Squarepants then went on to explain that the largest bulk carrier in the world, The Berge Stahl can carry just over 360,000 dwt which would result in a tariff of a little over $7,000.....NOT $20,000. It is important to note that this ship is so large that it can only call in two ports in the world. Unfortunately, Beaumont is not one of those.
Mr. Squarepants was kind enough to prepare a visual aide that helps explain the mathematical results:

Philip Klein retracts statements

Reprinted from: http://setxbayou.blogspot.com/2008/06/true-lies-why-you-shouldnt-practice.html

It appears local gumshoe and occasional Bayou piñata, Philip Klein, now understands the pitfalls of citizen journalism. Regular readers remember not too long ago when Mr. Klein was attacked by one of Gator's kinfolk. Seems he has once again gotten himself caught in the cross hairs.According to a brief article in this morning's Beaumont Enterprise, Klein has retracted a story he first ran on his website more then one year ago. One year!"In a tersely worded press release, Klein said his Web site is "committed to hearing all sides of any story" and that after "Judge Gilliam (sic) provided the Review his information, this matter, including the lawsuit, was amicably resolved."The original story, which leveled charges of sexual misconduct on the Judge, has proved to be a bit too big for Mr. Klein's britches. That, and the fact that "Gillam told The Enterprise that video surveillance footage confirmed that the story was not true."You know, evidence.Throw in the lies of a tainted anonymous source and you've got a veritable cauldron of iffy journalism.Oh, lest we not forget that Klein was sued for libel in April 2007, after the allegations came to light. Seems the "strong arm" of the law proved a bit too powerful for Klein's relatively weak accusations.
Posted by GATOR at 10:02 AM

Who cares?

Anonymous said...
Your shitty blog is dropped from Philip Klein local blogs. LOL
March 8, 2008 1:28 PM

Precinct 3 race going to the dogs

Look out for the battle of the century in Jefferson County Precinct 3 commissioners race. There is an alternative to the two evils in the democrat party runoff.
Check out the Libertarian candidate

Bill Clinton Coming to Texas

Reprinted from: http://setxbayou.blogspot.com/

Announced moments ago: President Bill Clinton will be visiting several East Texas towns on Friday to promote his mission to be the next First Lady, but inexplicably, he won't be visiting Texas' Democratic stronghold, Jefferson County. The closest he'll come is Lufkin.Watch The Enterprise for details on Clinton's East Texas stumping in Texarkana, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Tyler.

Port Arthur murders

Reprint from http://www.setpoliticalreview.com/topstory.htm

Number Four

There is no doubt - the City of Port Arthur Texas is in a cry for help. You can spin it - you can deny it - you can march about it - or you can just accept it.

The fourth homicide of the year in the city of less than 50k has now pushed the panic button in not only the city but in Jefferson County according to a high level city source.

"Mark and his team are doing their best. I just think it is time that we ask for help. We need more cops on the street. We need more citizen help. We just need help. Drugs, corruption and our citizens that just do not care anymore. We need God's help right now," said the source.

And we here at the Review agree.

It is not like anyone did not see this coming. The politicos are still trying to see how policies can help them....not the citizens at large.

The Review may be the first to call for 500% increase in police patrols and maybe even brining in outside help to sweep the streets - lock up the criminals - shut down the drug trade and MAYBE EVEN CLEAN OUT CITY HALL.

Right now Port Arthur Texas needs serious help. Very serious help. And we must tell you - it is a crisis of unbelievable proportions. It is no longer something any citizen can ignore in not only Port Arthur - but Jefferson County.

Now the children are getting murdered. And now there needs to be a serious cry for help of you the citizens of Jefferson County Texas.

Number four is gone. Number five needs to be prevented

Not getting your newspaper?

Reprint from http://thetrashpalace.blogspot.com/


A Briefly Upset Enterprise Subscriber
Readers often call The Beaumont Enterprise newsroom to complain about not getting their paper.If they call me and are particularly angry, refusing to let me transfer them to circulation, I often use this line: "No one wants you to get your newspaper more than me. Please let me help you get to someone who can help."And I mean it.Of course, I'm sure the publisher, editor and others care as much, but my point is to let the reader know that I spend a lot of hours up here coordinating and editing news coverage, and if the fruits of that labor fail to show up for a reader, well that pains me, too.I don't envy the circulation director's job. He's where the rubber hits the road in regard to customer service, and the potential headaches are endless, from absent carriers to heavy rain to equipment breakdowns.I can relate to those who sometimes don't get their morning paper. I've taken the newspaper at home for almost seven years, and I can count on one hand the number of times it failed to arrive in the morning. That's an amazing success percentage.However, it doesn't make it any less aggravating when it doesn't arrive every now and then after I've looked forward to pouring over the Sunday morning sports section while eating breakfast burritos and gulping coffee.Like any other reader, the first thought is: "^%$#@!!! WHERE'S MY PAPER!! I'M GOING TO CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION!!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!"The second thought is: "Oh well, I'm sure there's a reason, so I'll just call circulation and see if they can deliver me one."I also chuckle over what might happen if I succumbed to the knee-jerk reaction. I could see this headline posted on web sites and blogs all across America: "Editor cancels subscription to own paper."The potential consequences for such a thing could be brutal.When I've called to report a circulation problem, the folks on the other side of the line always are courteous and eager to help. Seeing as these people get to work mighty early, I admire their cheerfulness. They even call later in the morning to make sure the problem was solved.It's no secret that the newspaper industry is in a state of transition, broadening the focus on the printed product to becoming multimedia operations and a community's top resource for news, information and entertainment.It's a scary yet exciting time for newspapers. Some day, I'll be able to sit in my front-porch rocking chair and reflect on a career that saw the introduction of computers to a newsroom, the creation of online newspapers, newspapers becoming multimedia operations and perhaps even the demise of the printed product.For now, I'm still going to enjoy putting on my sandals around sunrise, strolling down the driveway, picking up my newspaper, taking stock of the quiet neighborhood and then reading our daily miracle over breakfast.
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