Archive for September, 2011
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011So, I’m reading a fantastic book entitled, “Which President Killed A Man,” and it is chock full of presidential trivia. One chapter deals with presidential families. It was here that I learned this little info nugget, courtesy of Slick Willie’s family tree: Dianne Dwire Welch, Clinton’s half-sister, did time for a bank robbery in Virgina. [...]
He Left His Brain In San Francisco
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011When I was a senior at Saint Joseph’s University, we were given a say as to the entertainment that would appear at Alumni Weekend. Our choices were between the genius that was Ray Charles . . . or Tony Bennett. Natch, the majority of us wanted Ray because the man exuded cool. Also natch, the [...]
Philly FOP Decries Deplorable Conditions
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011The Philly media writes up this story once every other year. Nothing ever gets done about it, because no one cares, but it’s nice to see the appalling conditions in which we work make headlines. CLAIMING that conditions in the city’s police facilities are “beyond deplorable,” the Fraternal Order of Police has filed a grievance [...]
Napalm Sticks To Kids
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Napalm. You know it, you love it. Well, unless you’re on the receiving end of it, I suppose. That’s where Nicholas Smith comes in. Smith, a typical get-off-my-lawn guy, lost it when some despicable utes egged his English residence. It was probably the last time someone messes with him. When police officers found an agitated [...]
You Don’t Mess With The Lohan
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011You can take the girl out of the gutter, but you can’t take the gutter out of the girl. The 25-year-old actress found herself an unwelcome guest after she was reportedly kicked out of a fashionable New York party. She was embarrassingly asked to leave a Marc Jacobs event at Manhattan’s trendy Dream Downtown hotel [...]
Caption Contest Winners
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011The Kessel Run DMC Caption Contest is now over. Let’s see how we did. Top Five Entries: 5. Red shirts . . . If it was Star Trek, he’d be dead already. – Sully 4. Boiled with a tureen of butter… – LDIV 3. I find your lack of Faith Hill . . . disturbing. [...]
Do It For The Gipper
Monday, September 19th, 2011Marathon Pundit has a terrific post about the Reagan Centennial Coin Toss, which will occur this upcoming weekend. Over 15,000 coins have been shipped out from coast to coast and will be appearing at football games from the high school level to the NFL. The Eagles-Giants game is included in the list. It’s a great [...]
Star Wars Graffiti
Monday, September 19th, 2011This is a quality link, showcasing quality Star Wars graffiti from around the country. Um, not that I condone any of that . . .
Hopefully, They Serve Marble Rye In Heaven
Monday, September 19th, 2011You may not remember the name Frances Bay, but you would probably know her face. She was a character actor that had roles on The Jeffersons, and Who’s The Boss? You, like me, may remember her from Happy Gilmore – and one of the greatest Seinfeld scenes ever. Frances has passed away. Frances Bay, who [...]
The Best Thing About The Emmys
Monday, September 19th, 2011Is that there’s always the chance you’ll see some Golden Globes. (H/T – Rickey)
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