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Monday edition - August 1, 2011
Obama should be a shoe in with the likes of the crazy Republicans today. But who thought George W. Bush would get re-elected in 2004?
According to a poll, 77 percent of Americans blame Republican leaders for the
coming default and 58 percent blame President Obama. There’s the problem: That
makes 135 percent. How can we solve the debt if we can’t add up the poll
numbers? - Jay Leno
The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Osama
Hollywood police used “non-lethal bean bags” to control a crowd that was
rioting. Is there such a thing as lethal bean bags? - Jimmy Kimmel
Republican Shenanigans
The government is just a few days from running out of money to pay their bills. The latest plan is to see how much cash they can get for John McCain on “Antiques Roadshow.” - Conan
If Sarah Palin becomes president George Lopez says he'll deport himself
Sarah Palin
hasn't announced that she is running for president, but if the former Alaska
governor does throw her hat in the ring, and happens to win, late-night talk
show host George Lopez says he will bid adios to the U.S.
Don’t give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don’t listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself. – Sidney Sheldon
Rock-The-Voter News
"NASA
held a career fair this week to help former employees find new jobs now that the
shuttle program is over. Which explains that guy at the drive-thru that was
like, 'One small fry for man, one giant Coke for his Big Mac.'" –Jimmy
Fallon
The Dick Will Reemerge From His Coffin on 9/11
The upcoming
10th anniversary of 9/11 will set off a spate of programming reflecting on the
tragedy. A newly announced two-hour special from Smithsonian Channel, "9/11: Day
that Changed the world," aims to put a new spin on the subgenre. In it, the
channel said Tuesday, the story of the historic day will be told from the point
of view of insiders and those in power.
Business News
It Is About Frigging Time...OR...How To Drive The Right Wing Crazy
Health insurance plans must cover birth control as preventive care for women, with no copays, the Obama administration said Monday in a decision with far-reaching implications for health care as well as social mores.
A man
from the Netherlands plans to take a picture of all 194 world capitals over the
next five years. Then when that’s over, his friends will tell him about Google
Earth. - Jimmy Fallon
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Thank you Sandra and Lois!
Odd News
To ease the psychological burdens of imprisonment, the planners at Halden spent roughly $1 million on paintings, photography and light installations. According to a prison informational pamphlet, this mural by Norwegian graffiti artist Dolk "brings a touch of humor to a rather controlled space." Officials hope the art — along with creative outlets like drawing classes and wood workshops — will give inmates "a sense of being taken seriously." Photo taken 2010. Credit: Trond Isaksen / Statsbygg
Peace and hope. |
