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February 25, 2005
Woman's death blamed on Jackson
Granted, the elderly woman was gravely ill and probably shouldn't have been moved, but why blame Jackson? It was the hospital's decision. If it had been any other public figure, or even any non-public figure, would the family have decided to sue them also?
Posted by Kay at 09:00 AM | Comments (2)
Ryan Seacrest "Just too mean" ?
No one ever said show business isn't a brutal world. May as well find out right from the beginning if you're going to put yourself in the public eye with the likes of "American Idol".
Posted by Kay at 08:57 AM | Comments (2)
February 24, 2005
Highlights of the 2004-2005 NHL season
And usually I hate hockey in the news!
Posted by Jan at 10:41 PM | Comments (86)
Sean Connery is a 'fat bully'
These guys better be careful. They've apparently forgotten that he has a license to kill.
Posted by Eddie at 09:20 AM | Comments (3)
We haven't posted anything from The Onion in awhile
But this headline was too good to pass.
Posted by Eddie at 08:47 AM | Comments (0)
February 23, 2005
Jury selection complete in Michael Jackson child-sex trial
Drudge headed the story "No Blacks on Jackson Jury".
No problem. There are no blacks in the defendant's chair either.
Posted by BIL at 05:05 PM | Comments (0)
Andre Agassi and Roger Federer play as it's never been played before
Posted by Eddie at 02:00 PM | Comments (3)
They Dream of Condi
I've been touting this for awhile now. Running Rice would be electrifying. All projections about how women or Blacks would vote based on past results would be futile. This would tap into the inner core of America. First woman to run; first African American and she's a Republican? It would be a lot of fun to watch.
Posted by Eddie at 10:43 AM | Comments (1)
Harvard seeks to test ecstasy drug on dying
MDMA (Ecstasy) has also been studied earlier for the treatment of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder - a study approved by both the FDA and the Spanish Ministry of Health in 2002 and also funded by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). MAPS, a non-profit organization, is well known for its mission to sponsor scientific research designed to develop psychedelics and marijuana into FDA-approved prescription medicines.
Posted by Kay at 07:31 AM | Comments (1)
Top 100 gadgets of all time
There are, undeniably, some gadgets which have proved their usefulness time and again (the stapler), some which are the precursors to better things (Radio Shack TRS-80), and some which you wanted to chuck through the window (the Rubik's cube). And some which are just plain amusing (egg scrambler, anyone?).
Posted by Kay at 05:07 AM | Comments (0)
Mobile phone virus found in U.S.
It was inevitable: the more like computers that mobile phones become, the more likely they are to attract viruses as there's always going to be some joker out there determined to prove what kind of destruction he can do. The current Cabir virus only drains phone batteries, but there's sure to be more destructive viruses to follow in the near future. This is why I stick to simple technology as much as possible. Who needs bells and whistles when all they do is attract rabid dogs?
Posted by Kay at 05:00 AM | Comments (1)
Romney won't comment on 2008
Instead, he talks about a Massachusetts re-election, the importance of families, how he's opposed to same-sex marriages and civil unions, and cutting a $3 billion deficit in two years. What he failed to mention is he's refused to honor state worker contracts, has blocked their contracted 3% cost of living raises, has a Big Dig tunnel leaking like a sieve, and backed a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts constitution that would provide same-sex couples with the "same benefits , protections, rights and responsibilities under Massachusetts law". Whether or not the latter will go over in his favor remains to be seen.
Posted by Kay at 04:43 AM | Comments (9)
February 22, 2005
Televangelist Gene Scott dies at 75
Possibly the weirdest of all televangelists, I started following Scott when we lived in North Carolina. Tina Turner or Elvis would be blaring on the PA, then Scott would ride his motorcycle onto the stage, wearing one of those Bismark-type helmets, and he'd stay on the bike and start preaching. About half way through he'd say "And I'll finish this, if you Get On The Telephone," which was a euphemism for "call in and donate." Then they would play videos of his horses with some rock or jazz in the background until some cash was phoned in. If not enough people would call he would get angry and rant and insult and if that didn't work then he'd leave and not come back for 2-3 days. The whole while they'd fill the air with horse and motorcyle videos coupled with a streaming banner explaining just what had to be done to get "Doc" back on the air. When he would eventually return he'd be treated like a conquering hero; he'd be in a great mood and, if the stars were aligned correctly, he'd crack out his sax and start jamming. There will never be another Doctor Gene Scott.
One of Scott's favorite stories, by the way, is about having to discipline two whispering teenaged boys during one of his lectures. "Perhaps one of them took that message just a little too much to heart," he would grin proudly, "because his name was John Ashcroft."
Posted by Eddie at 03:40 PM | Comments (2)
The Mapping of the Cat's Brain
Cute entry, via Fark.
Our dog definitely has the can-opening sonar. Sometimes I run the kitchen water just to disguise it.
Posted by Eddie at 10:57 AM | Comments (0)
February 21, 2005
Photo of the Day
I picked this one because I know how much our BIL will appreciate it!
Posted by Eddie at 04:56 PM | Comments (5)
Naslund slams Moore's lawsuit
The Canuck captain tries to make his teammates the victims by shifting blame to the guy with the broken neck. Real nice, Vancouver. You are looking real good this morning.
Besides, any lawsuit that nails both Bertuzzi and Crawford is a good lawsuit.
Posted by Eddie at 09:44 AM | Comments (12)
Happy President's Day
Oh, by the way, there is no national holiday named "President's Day."
Posted by Eddie at 07:45 AM | Comments (0)
February 20, 2005
Hunter S. Thompson's last column
The author of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", who fellow commenter BIL loathed, has committed suicide at the age of 67. His death was confirmed by the very same sheriff he names in this his last column, about Shotgun Golf, which he ends with "So long and Mahalo. Hunter."
Mahalo is Hawaiian for thank you.
So long, Hunter, and thank you.
Posted by Eddie at 11:56 PM | Comments (6)