Archive for June, 2010
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010The good news is that if the food gives you the runs, you’ll be in the right place. Boston parks officials are hoping the public can overcome the gross-out factor and get used to the thought of having a bite to eat in a former public restroom. The Boston Herald reported that the city’s Parks [...]
Are You Not Entertained?
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Okay, so archeology is not always as thrilling as an Indiana Jones film, but once in a while a dig unearths something extraordinary. Take this find in York, England, believed to be a gladiator cemetery! Okay, it’s not Nazis and asps, but it is enough to give you chills down the spine. Heads hacked off, [...]
Condoms: You’re Doing It Wrong
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Meet Tyler J. Wilfley. He is what we in the police business would call a douchebag. Yes, that is a technical term. A downstate man is awaiting trial on charges of battery and disorderly conduct for allegedly hurling condoms filled with what was believed to be human vomit at a security officer on the campus [...]
Helen Thomas Sent To The Glue Factory
Monday, June 7th, 2010Fitting, because she needs a lot of old paint to cover her troll-like appearance. Longtime Washington journalist Helen Thomas abruptly retired Monday, according to her employer, Hearst News Service. The 89-year-old Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, leaves amid a brewing controversy over remarks she made about Israel and Palestinians. Thomas, known for [...]
Pixies Stix It To Israel
Monday, June 7th, 2010I have always been a fan of the Pixies. I loved their music, I bought their cassettes (and later, CD’s), and attended their concerts. Sure, they were alternative rockers with a liberal slant, but I didn’t care. I wanted to hear them sing, not preach. Sadly, that preaching got the better of me this week, [...]
Sandra Bullock: The Troops’ Choice
Monday, June 7th, 2010Sandra Bullock made a rare television appearance this weekend, when she accepted a pretty cool award: CULVER CITY, Calif. – Spike TV says Sandra Bullock has made a surprise appearance at its “Guys Choice” event in Culver City. Spike says Bullock received a standing ovation from the audience Saturday night at Sony Pictures Studios when [...]
All Good Things . . .
Sunday, June 6th, 2010Must come to an end. Kyle’s 2010 lacrosse season came to an end yesterday, with the End of Year Tournament and Fun Day. The teams, comprised of 3rd and 4th graders, played a round-robin tourney to celebrate the end of the season. Kyle’s team had to win two games to make it t the finals. [...]
SYLG’s Fifth Blogiversary!
Sunday, June 6th, 2010Five years ago today, Support Your Local Gunfighter smashed into the blogosphere like a meth head into a doctor’s office. Unfortunately, I am still looking for the Xanax and the occasional post idea. I chose June 6 as the debut date because of its significance in world history. I did not look to “share” D-Day [...]
Day Of Days
Sunday, June 6th, 2010God bless those who fought and died for freedom on this day. Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march [...]
Portland Coffee Shop Hates Police Officers
Saturday, June 5th, 2010If you live in Portland, do not give the Red & Black Cafe your business. The Red & Black Cafe is no place for a man in blue. Police Officer James Crooker was asked to leave the vegan coffee shop in Portland, Ore., last month, a discriminatory move but not altogether uncommon at the java [...]
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