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Monday, October 28, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Bleeding more Cubbie Blue
Paul Sullivan-Chicago Tribune: (Before Marmol Departure) "Marmol's latest blown save — his third of the year and the Cubs' 14th in 27 chances — was one of the more painful ones in a season only a masochist could enjoy."
Bill Ashworth-Noted Chicago Slacker: "I put t...his one on the manager."
Matt Garza had pitched seven shutout innings, and the Cubs were on the verge of sweeping the Mets in New York for the first time since Aug. 2-5, 1991, and winning their fourth straight. Then, in comes Marmol.
Marmol gives up a leadoff homer to Marlon Byrd, a walk to Lucas Duda, a single to John Buck and a one-out, three-run walk-off home run to .097-hitting Kirk Nieuwenhuis.
Sveum said he didn't want to use closer Kevin Gregg because "he had pitched four straight days (baseball logic used when about to ask a professional athlete earning a multi-million dollar salary to work 15 minutes for the 5th day in a row), and Marmol was the only other reliever with closing experience."See More
Bill Ashworth-Noted Chicago Slacker: "I put t...his one on the manager."
Matt Garza had pitched seven shutout innings, and the Cubs were on the verge of sweeping the Mets in New York for the first time since Aug. 2-5, 1991, and winning their fourth straight. Then, in comes Marmol.
Marmol gives up a leadoff homer to Marlon Byrd, a walk to Lucas Duda, a single to John Buck and a one-out, three-run walk-off home run to .097-hitting Kirk Nieuwenhuis.
Sveum said he didn't want to use closer Kevin Gregg because "he had pitched four straight days (baseball logic used when about to ask a professional athlete earning a multi-million dollar salary to work 15 minutes for the 5th day in a row), and Marmol was the only other reliever with closing experience."See More
Friday, May 31, 2013
Writing Humor
A writer dies and reaches the Golden Gates …
March 1, 2013 – 2:36 pm
A writer dies and reaches the Golden Gates where God gives him a choice to either go to Heaven or Hell. He finds it difficult to make up his mind so he asks God if he can have a little tour of both places.
God agrees and they first go to Hell where the writer sees rows and rows of writers, chained to their desks in an overheated room, being whipped if they stopped writing for even a second by merciless editors and publishers. This really frightens the writer who then proceeds to Heaven hoping it’ll be better.
In Heaven too he sees rows of writers, chained to their desks in an over heated room, being whipped mercilessly.
So he turns to God and says, “But they’re both the same!”
To which God replies, “Oh no. Here in Heaven your work gets published!”
http://paullima.com/
March 1, 2013 – 2:36 pm
A writer dies and reaches the Golden Gates where God gives him a choice to either go to Heaven or Hell. He finds it difficult to make up his mind so he asks God if he can have a little tour of both places.
God agrees and they first go to Hell where the writer sees rows and rows of writers, chained to their desks in an overheated room, being whipped if they stopped writing for even a second by merciless editors and publishers. This really frightens the writer who then proceeds to Heaven hoping it’ll be better.
In Heaven too he sees rows of writers, chained to their desks in an over heated room, being whipped mercilessly.
So he turns to God and says, “But they’re both the same!”
To which God replies, “Oh no. Here in Heaven your work gets published!”
http://paullima.com/
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Illegal Dumping Laws Strictly Enforced - Film at Eleven!
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Rid Your Local Highway of Pesky Ghosts
Rid Your Local Highway of Pesky Ghosts
North Carolina Highways on the Leading Edge
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
That Woman is Hysterical !!
Hysteria was first diagnosed by the legendary Hippocrates in 450 B.C.
By the 19th century, it was believed that three-quarters of all middle class women suffered from the affliction. Two of the most prominently mentioned symptoms were sexual fantasy and vaginal lubrication.
Soon "cures" appeared everywhere. See Below.
Monday, April 8, 2013
What is a Libertarian Anyway?
What is a Libertarian Anyway?
I used to wonder that same thing for years. Oddly, I never looked up the meaning.
A Libertarian is one who believes in the idea of smaller government.
For Libertarians, it's all about he power of the individual and his or her liberty.
That means the smaller the government, the better. Some believe in no government whatsoever.
Over the years, where each Libertarian draws the line has changed.
Watch this entertaining video of comedian Bill Maher about where he believes the party stands today in 2013.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Bleeding Cubbie Blue in 2013
Billy Chicago had all winter to rest
and build up a fresh
supply of healthy blue blood.
Question of the day:
How long will the new supply last?
Headlines Hint:
- "The Cubs had back-to-back hits Friday night for the first time since the first inning of opening day".
- "It doesn't take a Sabermetrician to point out this isn't exactly a modern day version of Murderers Row".
- "Somebody is going to have to get hot. Hopefully it's the whole team at one time. We don't really have a whole lot going on right now".
Friday, April 5, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
When you can see the street sign, but still know you're lost!
When you can see the street sign, but still know you're lost!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
Your Daily Moment of Zen
Q. Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
A. See Below
Friday, March 29, 2013
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
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Friday, March 22, 2013
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Obama or Satan? You Decide!
Obama or Satan? You Decide!
Hey, the Satan character looks like President Obama. Yes, that's what many viewers decided Sunday night during the airing of "The Bible," the epic, blockbuster miniseries that covers both Old and New Testaments. Giddy press coverage followed, with comparative pictures of the character in question, and Mr. Obama. Needless to say, social media ran amok with speculation. But it just is not so, the network says. "HISTORY channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Where is Mary Lee Today? Visit Shark Tracker
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Blast From The Past / Smallest U.S. Post Office
At a mere 61.3 square feet, the Ochopee Main Post Office in Florida is officially the smallest U.S. postal facility. The historic marker nearby reads:
"Considered to be the smallest post office in the United States, this building was formerly an irrigation pipe shed belonging to the J.T. Gaunt Company tomato farm. It was hurriedly pressed into service by postmaster Sidney Brown after a disastrous night fire in 1953 burned Ochopee's general store and post office. The present structure has been in continuous use ever since - as both a post office and ticket station for Trailways bus lines - and still services residents in a three-county area, including deliveries to Seminole and Miccosukee Indians living in the region. Daily business often includes requests from tourists and stamp collectors the world over for the famed Ochopee post mark. The property was acquired by the Wooten Family in 1992."
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Billy Chicago : Easy, Fast, Delicious Coffee Mug Quiche
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- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1/4 of a bagel (or similar amount of French bread, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons cream cheese
- 1/2 slice prosciutto or ham
- Fresh thyme leaves or fresh chopped chives
- Dijon mustard
- Beat egg and milk together with a fork in a coffee cup, adding salt and pepper to taste. Tear bread into dime-size pieces; stir in. Add cream cheese; stir in. Tear or cut prosciutto into small pieces; add to mixture. Sprinkle with thyme.
- Microwave on high until done, about 1 minute 10 seconds. Garnish with mustard and fresh thyme or chives.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
HOUSE SCIENCE COMMITTEE QUESTIONS EXISTENCE OF METEORS
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—The chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology said today that the committee would hold hearings next week “to settle the question, once and for all, of whether meteors exist.”
“The media has been in something of a frenzy recently on this whole topic of meteors,” said chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas). “I think it’s irresponsible of them to frighten the public about something that, at the end of the day, may be about as real as unicorns.”
Rep. Smith said that he had seen recent reports of the “so-called Russian meteor” of last week, but added, “Maybe it’s the scientific skeptic in me, but this ‘meteor’ may just have been a bunch of fireworks that some Siberian fellow set off after drinking a little too much Stoli. It is winter, after all, and that’s how those folks keep warm.”
The Texas congressman said that he and other meteor doubters are worried that scientists had “a vested interest” in convincing people that meteors are real: “They want the government to spend more money on science, and, let me tell you, that is the last thing the Science Committee is going to do.”
As for the scientific theory that meteors may have killed the dinosaurs, Rep. Smith chuckled, “That theory would also have us believe that there were dinosaurs.”
Thanks to Andy Borowitz for this Breaking News
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Did The Koch Brothers Really Start The Tea Party?
A new academic study confirms that front groups with longstanding ties to the tobacco industry and the billionaire Koch brothers planned the formation of the Tea Party movement more than a decade before it exploded onto the U.S. political scene. Read The Rest of the artcle here
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Is Ash Wednesday just for Catholics?
The answer is No.
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day,
or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter
(Sundays are not included in the count).
Lent is a time when
many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting,
repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. During some Ash Wednesday
services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto
the foreheads of worshipers.
Not all Christian churches observe Ash Wednesday or Lent.
They are mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican
denominations, and also by Roman Catholics. Eastern Orthodox churches observe
Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with
fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Orthodox Easter. Lent for Eastern
Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday is
not observed.
The Bible does not mention Ash Wednesday or the custom of
Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found in 2
Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; and Matthew 11:21.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Is The Huffington Post Slipping A Little?
For the past few years, I've enjoyed reading the Huffington Post as a way to keep up on what's happening around the country and around the world. In fact. somwhere along the way it began referring to itself as a newspaper.
Lately, I've been noticing its fascination with inserting headlines teasing stories about "sideboob" and "wardrobe malfunctions" on almost a daily basis. To me it seemed like a crutch to attract a particular target audience. I viewed it as a crutch they could and probably should do without.
That brings me to today. Here is a sampling of headlines from the front page. Not the Entertainment Page or the Celebrity Page, but the Front Page.
Lately, I've been noticing its fascination with inserting headlines teasing stories about "sideboob" and "wardrobe malfunctions" on almost a daily basis. To me it seemed like a crutch to attract a particular target audience. I viewed it as a crutch they could and probably should do without.
That brings me to today. Here is a sampling of headlines from the front page. Not the Entertainment Page or the Celebrity Page, but the Front Page.
PEEK-A-BOOB
Eva's Sideboob
Jennifer Lopez Shows Major Leg At The Grammys
PHOTOS: Alicia Keys Has MAJOR Underboob Moment
PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus Spills Out Of Her Dress
Charlize Theron Debuts Super Short Hair
Eva's Sideboob
Jennifer Lopez Shows Major Leg At The Grammys
PHOTOS: Alicia Keys Has MAJOR Underboob Moment
PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus Spills Out Of Her Dress
Charlize Theron Debuts Super Short Hair
And check this incorrect spelling, also a growing trend:
Tony Parker Leads Spurts Past Nets
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Origin of the term Run Amok
If like me, you ever found yourself using the phrase “run amok” and began wondering, “What’s an ‘amok’?” look no further, because here’s your answer.
Read about "Run Amok" Here
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Hello Newman! Seinfeld's Newman as a psycho. Don't miss the video!
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Where in the world is Mary Lee The Great White Shark?
Follow the travels of Mary Lee
and many other sharks online
with the magic of satellite positioning
Monday, February 4, 2013
How The Super Bowl Got Its Name
Lamar Hunt, who owned the Kansas City Chiefs and was also was the co-founder of the AFL, supposedly came up with the name “Super Bowl” rather than the “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”. In 2006, he stated he thought of it after watching his kids play with a Super Ball.
However, there are numerous references to the game being unofficially called the “Super Bowl” before Hunt suggested that it be made the official name of the tournament game.
So it is unlikely the “Super Ball” anecdote he told was true, but he was the one who championed making it the official name.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
What is the Norovirus? What can I do about it?
What
is the Norovirus? What can I do about it?
Move
over Mr. Bad Flu, there’s a new virus in town. It’s a strain of the Norovirus
and it has made to the United States all the way from the Land Down Under,
Australia.
It’s
being called a Stomach Flu. Though technically different than “the flu”,
Norovirus causes much the same symptoms such as upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting.
This
new virus strain, named "GII.4 Sydney" was first discovered in
Australia in March 2012. It quickly mutated to England where more than one
million people have since been hit with its sickening effects. Before reaching
the United States, New Zealand and France were also hit hard along the way.
Now
it’s the U.S. feeling the pain. According to data provided by the Center for
Disease Control and prevention, more than half of all outbreaks of Norovirus
are being attributed to the new strain from Sydney. Also, according to data, restaurants
and long-term care facilities are being hit the hardest.
Scientists agree that the virus
spreads very rapidly. Fewer than twenty virus particles all it takes to infect
a single person. Considering that the particles are microscopic in size, it’s easy
to understand the difficult fight to keep from becoming infected.
This virus is normally not of
the serious variety, usually only lasting for a period of 1-3 days. However
with young children, the elderly and people with
Norovirus illness is usually not
serious. Symptoms should be taken very seriously as they could lead to serious dehydration.
Watch closely for a decrease in urination, dry mouth, or dizziness when
standing up. In children, dehydration sometimes takes the form of little or no
tears when crying. Drink plenty of liquids, avoid caffeine, and abstain from alcohol
until you are feeling well.
When in doubt or if you believe
someone is dehydrated, immediately call your doctor. Always err on the side of
caution.
Norovirus is like a Mutant
Ninja, changing quickly from one form to another. Just about the time a
protection has been developed, Norovirus changes into a stronger mutation, able
to easily fight off the best efforts to defeat it. People are asking. How can I defend myself against
Norovirus?
The bad news is no treatment or
vaccine currently exists to protect against the virus. There is not much, if
any in the way of good news.
The best way to protect yourself
is to practice safe hygiene. Wash your hands often. Use sanitary wipes, such as
those found at the entrance to stores where you shop, and invest in sanitary
washes you can keep in the car, at work and around the house. And get into the
habit of using them often.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Are you up for the PYTHON Challenge?
IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES -- The man known as "Alligator Ron" has a lifetime of experience in the Florida Everglades, a fleet of airboats at his disposal and knows the habitats of furry prey for large reptiles. He still couldn't lead a pack of hunters to a single Burmese python.
That's the catch in Florida's "Python Challenge": Even experienced hunters with special permits to regularly stalk the exotic snake through Florida's swamplands are having trouble finding them for a state-sponsored competition.
"When these snakes are in the water, in the vegetation, they blend in naturally to where you can't hardly see them," said state wildlife commissioner Ron Bergeron, whose nickname is emblazoned on the rudder of his black airboat, over the image of him riding an alligator.
The vast majority of roughly 1,000 people who signed up to hunt Burmese pythons on public lands from Jan. 12 through Feb. 10 are amateurs when it comes to pythons. Only about 30 hold permits for harvesting pythons throughout the year.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Martin Luther King Trivia - What was his name at birth?
His father was also Michael King, hence the reason why Martin Luther King Jr. was originally named Michael King Jr.
However, after a trip to Germany in 1931, Michael King Sr. changed his own name in homage to historic German theologian Martin Luther. Michael King Jr. was two years old at the time and King Sr. made the decision to change his son’s name to Martin Luther as well.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Geo Photos Bring Twitter To Life
Two years ago today I lost my Dad...time sure flies! I miss you Dad. #RIP
The photos they produce, either online or on the wall, always have the tweet written underneath.
For both Larson and Shindelman, the process is about picking off and humanizing a few of the digital bursts that otherwise might get lost in a sea of social-media noise.
The photos they produce, either online or on the wall, always have the tweet written underneath.
It's worth checking out.
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