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September 24, 2004
Triumph of the Stultocracy
UPI editorial cartoonist Rall rants about the rock-bottom, and, interestingly enough, chooses a town just down the road from us in Hooterville to prove his point.
Posted by Eddie at 03:05 PM | Comments (2)
Snack Foods Don't Fatten Kids
I dislike these 'studies' as much as I dislike polls. Sure, a Twinkie by itself won't cause obesity. Neither will two Twinkies. Or three. Or four, even assuming that's all you eat all day. But eat enough of the things - along with any other junk food - and it'll eventally add up. It's all about the calories, baby, all about the calories.
Posted by Kay at 11:09 AM | Comments (17)
‘Seinfeld’ gang to reunite for Thanksgiving
Darn, it's just going to be clips and interviews.
Posted by Eddie at 10:37 AM | Comments (1)
September 23, 2004
The Paranoid Generation
School officials are unhappy with the presence of cell phones during school hours. Parents worry about their kids not carrying a cell phone at all times, just in case. Caught in the middle are the kids who are either going to grow up to be "Generation P" or who believe the best way to solve a problem is to see if someone else has an answer. I just spent several days last week in Amish country and I couldn't help thinking that maybe in the overall scheme of things, they're much smarter than the rest of the world by avoiding most new technology.
Posted by Kay at 09:40 AM | Comments (4)
Woman killed by falling cross
Can't you just hear the locals whispering that "Jesus was calling her home" ?
Posted by Eddie at 08:35 AM | Comments (8)
September 22, 2004
Kerry Says Draft May Return Under Bush
A valid point. How long can the administration keep shuffling National Guard Units in and out of Iraq with with long and risky tours before saturation is reached? And who would sign on today into the Guard, knowing that its former "weekend warrior" status has evolved into almost certain duty oversees? Once current reservists start ending their tours, look for the pressure to reimplement the draft to increase. Ominous news to parents of American young teen boys.
Posted by Eddie at 05:55 PM | Comments (4)
Swaggart Sorry for Remark on 'Killing' Gays
I know my bit last week re televangelists was met with almost universal yawns, but I can't resist the latest:
"In the broadcast, Swaggart was discussing his opposition to gay marriage when he said "I've never seen a man in my life I wanted to marry."
"And I'm going to be blunt and plain: If one ever looks at me like that, I'm going to kill him and tell God he died," Swaggart said to laughter and applause from the congregation.
On Wednesday, Swaggart said he has jokingly used the expression "killing someone and telling God he died" thousands of times, about all sorts of people. He said the expression is figurative and not meant to harm.
"It's a humorous statement that doesn't mean anything. You can't lie to God — it's ridiculous," Swaggart told The Associated Press. 'If it's an insult, I certainly didn't think it was, but if they are offended, then I certainly offer an apology.'"
Not an insult? Humorous? Doesn't mean anything? This buffoon is kidding nobody except his own congregation. And then he follows with the most insincere apology since George W initially apologized not to the Iraqui people for the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison but, instead, to King Abdullah of Jordan! I know the yawns are continuing, but the yawners are missing some of the best stuff on TV.
Posted by Eddie at 05:36 PM | Comments (5)
Twinkies' maker files bankruptcy
Don't care about Twinkies, haven't had one in decades, but nothing better happen to Little Debbie's Nutty Bars. They rock.
Posted by Eddie at 10:56 AM | Comments (7)
I don't think this is what Dick Cheney was talking about...
But still, check it out! Dennis Kucinich is one of those eBayers buoying up the national economy!
That Dennis Kucinich is one gracious loser.
Posted by Jan at 12:03 AM | Comments (6)
September 21, 2004
Glen Whitman explains it all
Specifically, why it seems that most men want 3-day-a-week girlfriends, while most women want 7-day-a-week boyfriends.
I tell you what, they never did anything this cool in my stats class in college.
Posted by Jan at 11:57 PM | Comments (3)
Bone grinding on bone, or, A Problem With Socialized Health Care
This Canadian guy is trying to buy someone else's line in the joint replacement queue, because his joints are destroyed and it's possible he'll be bedridden before it's his turn for surgery.
There's a greater philosophical question here of whether it's better in the United States system, where lots of people have no way to pay for health care but if you have the money you can get it, or in the Canadian system, where nobody has to pay but lots of people don't have access to the specialized care they need; but one thing's for certain. This guy's situation sucks.
Posted by Jan at 11:52 PM | Comments (5)
Writing down your woes makes you feel 'crappy,' researchers find
This include electronic diaries?
Posted by Eddie at 01:54 PM | Comments (10)
Put Away Your Hankies...a message from Michael Moore
Mike hangs tough.
Posted by Eddie at 06:20 AM | Comments (4)
September 20, 2004
Bush, Kerry Campaigns Tentatively Agree on Debate Schedule
A potentially dangerous decision: it's hard to see how holding three debates benefits the frontrunner.
Posted by Eddie at 06:16 PM | Comments (0)
Nature's Opinion on Politics
This is not a poll. It is not even related to this year's election, and to call it 'political' is stretching things. But for a bit of humor, I offer up this link on how nature supposedly reacted to the Bush/Gore election.
Posted by Kay at 02:46 PM | Comments (2)
Dan Rather Statement On Memos
Retirement statement next?
Posted by Eddie at 02:15 PM | Comments (0)
Canada's cold shoulder to U.S.
Al-Jazeera gets on the Canadian airwaves, but the conservative Fox News is denied? Defend that.
Posted by Eddie at 10:33 AM | Comments (10)
Just in time for the Christmas shopping season!
What little boy or girl wouldn't want to wake up in the morning with this snuggled up next to them in bed?
Posted by Jan at 09:10 AM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2004
Holiday Mail Deadline Approaching
Not only is the holiday mail deadline "approaching," but also mark September the 19th on your calendars as Kroger, the main grocer in the Midwest and throughout parts of the South, put up their first Christmas display today here in Hooterville.
Posted by Eddie at 06:53 PM | Comments (8)