Archive for December, 2007
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007And, for some reason, the outrage is indescribable. It’s as if someone made fun of Mohammad – who is actually younger than Joe Pa. SAN ANTONIO —Texas A&M apologized to Penn State after a student leader mocked Joe Paterno by telling a crowd that the 81-year-old coach needs “a casket.”Paterno and his Penn State team [...]
Weekend Caption Contest
Saturday, December 29th, 2007Go For The Juggler Caption Contest(Source: AP) Original Caption: Marty Culbertson, left, and Martine Scheuermann toss apples in the air outside their Chagrin Falls, Ohio home on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. The two women pooled the $50 they each received at church, and Scheuermann turned their kitchen into an ‘applesauce factory’, making batches and batches [...]
It’s Funny Because It’s True
Friday, December 28th, 2007This is an artist’s conception of Mrs. Earp’s last ultrasound. (H/T – Jeffro)
150,000!
Friday, December 28th, 2007And, before you ask, no, it the lucky visitor wasn’t me. Well, it took two and a half years, but this insipid little blog finally reached 150,000 hits. That’s some pretty nice territory. It’s not Ambulance Driver numbers – Hell, it’s not even GOP and the City numbers, and he’s been retired for a year! [...]
"Glamocracy" In Action
Friday, December 28th, 2007Last week, Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton posted an original blog entry on “Glamocracy,” the political arm of Glamour Magazine. What is going on here? The magazine that George Costanza made famous is now delving into all things political? And while we’re at it, does anyone else see the irony in Hillary Clinton’s appearance in [...]
The Most Ironic Headline Ever
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Mayor Street honors officers on “Police Appreciation Day” Paying tribute to the city’s police force and making one of his last public statements, outgoing Mayor John Street today honored local police officers with Police Appreciation Day. Well, golly gee, Mr. Mayor, we are so honored by your appreciation. Street said the City Hall ceremony – [...]
Put Your Nose To The Milestone
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Did you ever just wake up one day and say to yourself, “Wow, I must not suck as bad as I thought?” Me neither. However, it has come to my attention that this insignificant little blog is fast approaching its 150,000th visit. That’s pretty impressive for a guy who can’t tell the difference between a [...]
Former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto Assassinated
Thursday, December 27th, 2007If you’re in Pakistan today, be somewhere else. RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (CNN) — Pakistan former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has died after a suicide attack, according to media reports. Geo TV quoted her husband saying the politician had died following a bullet wound in the neck. The suicide attack left at least 14 dead and 40 [...]
Senate Shenanigans
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Okay, it’s enough already. WASHINGTON (CNN) — The U.S. Senate was called to order for 11 seconds on Wednesday as the last political scuffle of the year between the White House and the Democratic-led Congress played out. Nearly all the senators left the Capitol for the Christmas holiday last week, but Democrats are keeping the [...]
Humpday History Highlight
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007I actually missed this feature last week, so I apologize. I’ll try to make it up with some educational info-tainment this week. Today’s edition of HHH is part History Highlight and part This Day in History. Enjoy! On December 26th, Washington’s Army crossed the Delaware and surprised the British at Trenton. The main attack was [...]
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