Category Archives: News

Support the Truths

    This story dates from last week, but I’m only hearing about it now. Turns out Republicans have no problem with White House lies.

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Bell vs Del

    The West Coast’s Del Taco chain has finally opened a franchise in Michigan — and it happens to be a few miles from where I work. I haven’t had the opportunity to try them out yet (and I … Continue reading

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In the News

    There were worries that an earthquake last week might cause a west coast tsunami. It turns out the flood is on the east coast, where a wave of bullshit has inundated Washington DC.    Take for example Karl … Continue reading

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From the June 16 Transcript of the House Judiciary Committee Meeting

    I’m watching yesterday’s meeting John Conyers called to investigate the Downing Street Minutes and whether they show President Bush’s statement that war with Iraq was “a last resort” was a flat out lie — and an impeachable one … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Graduate! (Late Edition)

    It’s part of the benefit of a last name starting with “A”: not only do you get a front row seat for your commencement ceremony, but you might get photographed for the local paper. Before my nephew Joe’s … Continue reading

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Ann Bancroft

    Farewell to Ann Bancroft, acclaimed actress, wife of Mel Brooks, and, of course, writer and director of any short fat guy’s favorite movie, Fatso.    (Image of Ms Bancroft and Dom DeLuise taken from CineStills.com.)

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The Deceiver

    Big thanks to Think Progress for doing my blogging work for me. The Downing Street Memo reported that in a July 23, 2002 meeting between Prime Minister Blair and his war cabinet, attendees of the meeting discussed the … Continue reading

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Blogger’s Last Post Leads to His Murderer

    Sometimes a weblog lets you learn too much about a person. I can’t stop thinking about this story, as described at Web Pro News     A Chinese student in Queens, NY, was tied to a chair and … Continue reading

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In the News

    Quote of the Day: from The Sun UK     Bush Probes Saddam’s Pants    George Bush yesterday launched a probe into how pictures of Saddam Hussein in his underpants were leaked.    His spokesman said: “He has … Continue reading

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Applecations

    Apple sure has been busy these last couple weeks. They’ve released numerous patches and updates for their software and OS, perhaps in preparation for the release of the 10.4 “Tiger” upgrade tomorrow. Also, on Wednesday, they upgraded their … Continue reading

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