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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

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.
 
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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.

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.

 

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

 

And check this incorrect spelling, also a growing trend:

 

Tony Parker Leads Spurts Past Nets

 

 

Drop me a line with your thoughts @ BillyChicago44@gmail.com

 

 

I'll publish the results in a future post.

 

 

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

 

Hello Newman! Seinfeld's Newman as a psycho. Don't miss the video!

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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.

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.