http://vodpod.com/watch/1165857-walk-on-espn-video
This example of the human spirit in action is both humbling and inspiring.
It is well worth the 10 minutes I invested in watching it.
*from an ESPN telecast.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Why I Love the WSJ #673
WDSU-TV reports that a group styling itself Citizens For Accountability and Transparency in Government has filed a recall petition against Stacy Head, a New Orleans city councilman. The station quotes the group's head:
"This is a majority black district, and we think that it should have black representation," said Malcolm Suber, who is leading the recall petition. "And if it is going to be a white representative, they should be sensitive to the black community, and she is not . . . She is opposed to the interests of the black community, and again I think she's a racist."
So, just to sum up, Suber's complaints about Head are as follows: 1) She's the wrong color. 2) She's racially prejudiced.
Would it be insensitive to employ the old idiom about the pot and the kettle?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123747200979984843.html
Letter to the Editor: and best thing to come out of Michigan in a long time!
Rep. Barney Frank and New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo have a great idea "to tie Wall Street pay to the long-term performance of the firms" ("Cuomo, Frank Seek to Link Executive Pay, Performance," Money & Investing, March 13). But we shouldn't take a chance on messing up our financial system any more than it is already. Instead, we should try their idea on a system that is so messed up that we are confident we couldn't mess it up any further: Congress.
Let's tie the pay of Rep. Frank and the other legislators to their approval ratings. A 50% approval rating would mean 100% salary, 40% would bring 80%, 30% would give 60%, and so on. And, of course, no expense account this year. We all have to sacrifice in this crisis. I'm sure you understand.
Michael Danek
Laingsburg, Mich.
"This is a majority black district, and we think that it should have black representation," said Malcolm Suber, who is leading the recall petition. "And if it is going to be a white representative, they should be sensitive to the black community, and she is not . . . She is opposed to the interests of the black community, and again I think she's a racist."
So, just to sum up, Suber's complaints about Head are as follows: 1) She's the wrong color. 2) She's racially prejudiced.
Would it be insensitive to employ the old idiom about the pot and the kettle?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123747200979984843.html
Letter to the Editor: and best thing to come out of Michigan in a long time!
Rep. Barney Frank and New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo have a great idea "to tie Wall Street pay to the long-term performance of the firms" ("Cuomo, Frank Seek to Link Executive Pay, Performance," Money & Investing, March 13). But we shouldn't take a chance on messing up our financial system any more than it is already. Instead, we should try their idea on a system that is so messed up that we are confident we couldn't mess it up any further: Congress.
Let's tie the pay of Rep. Frank and the other legislators to their approval ratings. A 50% approval rating would mean 100% salary, 40% would bring 80%, 30% would give 60%, and so on. And, of course, no expense account this year. We all have to sacrifice in this crisis. I'm sure you understand.
Michael Danek
Laingsburg, Mich.
Readin', Ritin', Rithmatic & Rasslin'!
Report: Troubled students forced to fight in cage
If it's pay-per-view, it could replace taxes!
Indicted Miss. mayor sues to get back on ballot
NicFitz's Headline Tip of the Day: If they don't blare the word Republican in the headline, it's a Democrat.
2 US journalists detained in NKorea
Hey, it's just a misunderstood country. Who are we to judge them?
Official: US to release data unless harm foreseen
Thank you for the new, vague decision that will now render all data potentially unreleasable.
House sets up vote on taxing AIG bonuses
Create a "Special Tax" for them and eventually they'll create a "Special Tax" for us too.
Woman accused of biting, punching son's principal
This calls for a Cage Fight!
Gay marriage gets recognition _ in the dictionary
Sodomy: copulation with a member of the same sex.
Melting snow threatens spring flooding in north
Warn The Townfolk: THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING AGAIN!
Wall Street fluctuates in morning trading
This Just In from: Everyday, ever.
Group fed up with baffling government jargon
From this point forth, let's call that 'group' Americans.
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: During a White House news conference, President Bill Clinton prepared the nation for airstrikes against Serbian targets following the collapse of Kosovo peace talks in Paris. ...and then he got a blowjob.
If it's pay-per-view, it could replace taxes!
Indicted Miss. mayor sues to get back on ballot
NicFitz's Headline Tip of the Day: If they don't blare the word Republican in the headline, it's a Democrat.
2 US journalists detained in NKorea
Hey, it's just a misunderstood country. Who are we to judge them?
Official: US to release data unless harm foreseen
Thank you for the new, vague decision that will now render all data potentially unreleasable.
House sets up vote on taxing AIG bonuses
Create a "Special Tax" for them and eventually they'll create a "Special Tax" for us too.
Woman accused of biting, punching son's principal
This calls for a Cage Fight!
Gay marriage gets recognition _ in the dictionary
Sodomy: copulation with a member of the same sex.
Melting snow threatens spring flooding in north
Warn The Townfolk: THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING AGAIN!
Wall Street fluctuates in morning trading
This Just In from: Everyday, ever.
Group fed up with baffling government jargon
From this point forth, let's call that 'group' Americans.
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: During a White House news conference, President Bill Clinton prepared the nation for airstrikes against Serbian targets following the collapse of Kosovo peace talks in Paris. ...and then he got a blowjob.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Aloha
From the NicFitz Files: Post Date 2005
Superferry Will Connect Hawaiian Islands
Way to go Pat!
Hawaii court forces Superferry to cease operations
Don't worry Pat. This blog will keep the dream alive!
Consumer group: airlines lose millions of bags
Their husbands don't seem to be bothered by this.
Climber dies in 100-foot fall
The evidence is inconclusive, but I think it was radon poisoning.
AP Interview: Leader of suicide ring defends work
Not much of a leader if he's still alive.
Sources: US to sign UN gay rights declaration
It's Superfähre in German.
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: The Kosovar Albanian delegation signed a U.S.-sponsored peace accord following talks in Paris; the Clinton administration warned NATO would act against Serb targets if Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic rejected the agreement. Warmonger.
Superferry Will Connect Hawaiian Islands
Way to go Pat!
Hawaii court forces Superferry to cease operations
Don't worry Pat. This blog will keep the dream alive!
Consumer group: airlines lose millions of bags
Their husbands don't seem to be bothered by this.
Climber dies in 100-foot fall
The evidence is inconclusive, but I think it was radon poisoning.
AP Interview: Leader of suicide ring defends work
Not much of a leader if he's still alive.
Sources: US to sign UN gay rights declaration
It's Superfähre in German.
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: The Kosovar Albanian delegation signed a U.S.-sponsored peace accord following talks in Paris; the Clinton administration warned NATO would act against Serb targets if Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic rejected the agreement. Warmonger.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Blog Palin
Comcast, Sony to open joint retail store
California already did it for medicinal purposes.
Walking, talking female robot to hit Japan catwalk
Report says 3 percent in DC have HIV or AIDS
How to tell, what to do if computer is infected
Moore's New Law of Technology: If it's a robot from DC, don't fuck it.
Death leaves online lives in limbo
Peter Is playing with his pet tarantul;kpk;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
This is hilarious to all you Facebook geeks
Bristol Palin's ex-fiance hopes to reunite 1 day
1 Night if they want to make another baby.
California already did it for medicinal purposes.
Walking, talking female robot to hit Japan catwalk
Report says 3 percent in DC have HIV or AIDS
How to tell, what to do if computer is infected
Moore's New Law of Technology: If it's a robot from DC, don't fuck it.
Death leaves online lives in limbo
Peter Is playing with his pet tarantul;kpk;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
This is hilarious to all you Facebook geeks
Bristol Palin's ex-fiance hopes to reunite 1 day
1 Night if they want to make another baby.
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Blogfest of Champions
Phelps talks to NBC about marijuana pipe photo
"Dude, I was only smoking Kellogg's Rice Krispies®."
Woman buys used couch and finds cat living inside
Furniture and food? SCORE!
NY accused of beheading wife pleads not guilty
Let's play a game of 'Spot the Muslim'.
Climate change effects seen in Antarctic winds
Cold & Windy. The End Is Nigh Upon Us!
Study: Some heart patients undoing drug benefits Safety net health centers struggle to meet demand
and so begins the Obama Strategy on health marketing.
IBM launches water-management services operation
That's what we should have called it at Guantanimo.
Plenty of international flavor so far at Doral
Nothing says"International Flavor" like menthol!
James' third straight triple-double gives Cavs win
Say What?!?
Musicians' brains tuned to emotions in sound
From the book "How to pick up an undergrad."
Can marijuana help rescue California's economy?
Can Michael Phelps snort Special K?
Today's Highlight in History:
In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel.
Sir William Herschel
"Dude, I was only smoking Kellogg's Rice Krispies®."
Woman buys used couch and finds cat living inside
Furniture and food? SCORE!
NY accused of beheading wife pleads not guilty
Let's play a game of 'Spot the Muslim'.
Climate change effects seen in Antarctic winds
Cold & Windy. The End Is Nigh Upon Us!
and so begins the Obama Strategy on health marketing.
IBM launches water-management services operation
That's what we should have called it at Guantanimo.
Plenty of international flavor so far at Doral
Nothing says"International Flavor" like menthol!
James' third straight triple-double gives Cavs win
Say What?!?
Musicians' brains tuned to emotions in sound
From the book "How to pick up an undergrad."
Can marijuana help rescue California's economy?
Can Michael Phelps snort Special K?
Today's Highlight in History:
In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel.
Sir William Herschel
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Kwik-e-Blog
Hundreds of Pakistani activists launch a cross-country protest
On a side note: 7/11 stores will be closed for the rest of the day.
Hundreds of Pakistani activists launch a cross-country protest
OK, this is bad, but if there is ever a Pakistani attack on July 11, it would be very ironic.
Pope acknowledges Vatican mistakes in bishop case
Well sure, you always want to lead with your knight.
Alaska Gov. Palin's daughter, fiance break up
This will keep MSNBC busy for the next two weeks.
Museum finds "secret" message in Lincoln's watch
Quick, call Nicolas Cage...no, make that Tom Hanks. I have a movie to pitch!
On a side note: 7/11 stores will be closed for the rest of the day.
Hundreds of Pakistani activists launch a cross-country protest
OK, this is bad, but if there is ever a Pakistani attack on July 11, it would be very ironic.
Pope acknowledges Vatican mistakes in bishop case
Well sure, you always want to lead with your knight.
Alaska Gov. Palin's daughter, fiance break up
This will keep MSNBC busy for the next two weeks.
Museum finds "secret" message in Lincoln's watch
Quick, call Nicolas Cage...no, make that Tom Hanks. I have a movie to pitch!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Grab a blog. Don't cost nothin'.
Children of older men have lower cognitive abilities, study finds
BULLSHAT!
Former Nazi camp guard charged 29,000 times
One volt at a time. That'll show him!
Former Nazi camp guard charged 29,000 times
"I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part."
Teen gunman dead after killing 15 at German school
It's too bad the school wasn't a Gun Free Zone.
Whale shark saved in Philippines, may be smallest
On a side note: I'm the smallest giant ever.
Report: Images from Mars lander show liquid water
Liquid Water? Let me write about it with my special ink pen!
BULLSHAT!
Former Nazi camp guard charged 29,000 times
One volt at a time. That'll show him!
Former Nazi camp guard charged 29,000 times
"I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part."
Teen gunman dead after killing 15 at German school
It's too bad the school wasn't a Gun Free Zone.
Whale shark saved in Philippines, may be smallest
On a side note: I'm the smallest giant ever.
Report: Images from Mars lander show liquid water
Liquid Water? Let me write about it with my special ink pen!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
BJ & The Blog
More evidence that depression is hard on the heart
Great. Why don't you just rub it in some more!?
Obama decision on stem cells cheers scientists
Now they can stop focusing so heavily on Global Warming.
Maytag voluntarily recalls 1.6M refrigerators
Even lonely repairmen can freely remember the days before in-door crushed ice.
Scientists warn seas to rise faster than expected
Must be all the new stem cells.
PROMISES, PROMISES: House fails to zero out carbon
"That was only important when Bush was in office."
Washing machine liberated women most?
Men liberated women most.
Gov't forcing wildlife group to ID leak's source
Or, as they used to call it when Bush was President, "Civil Liberties Hate Crime."
Obama urges special rewards for best teachers
Cops: Man with ice cream in pants offers owner $69
Any way the Catholic Church can get in on some of this action?
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton, during his tour of Central America, addressed lawmakers in El Salvador, then traveled to Guatemala, where he acknowledged the U.S. role in Central America's "dark and painful period" of civil wars and repression. and then he got a blow job.
Great. Why don't you just rub it in some more!?
Obama decision on stem cells cheers scientists
Now they can stop focusing so heavily on Global Warming.
Maytag voluntarily recalls 1.6M refrigerators
Even lonely repairmen can freely remember the days before in-door crushed ice.
Scientists warn seas to rise faster than expected
Must be all the new stem cells.
PROMISES, PROMISES: House fails to zero out carbon
"That was only important when Bush was in office."
Washing machine liberated women most?
Men liberated women most.
Gov't forcing wildlife group to ID leak's source
Or, as they used to call it when Bush was President, "Civil Liberties Hate Crime."
Obama urges special rewards for best teachers
Cops: Man with ice cream in pants offers owner $69
Any way the Catholic Church can get in on some of this action?
Today's Highlight in History:
Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton, during his tour of Central America, addressed lawmakers in El Salvador, then traveled to Guatemala, where he acknowledged the U.S. role in Central America's "dark and painful period" of civil wars and repression. and then he got a blow job.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Gooder English 101
Britney Spears' 'Circus' kicks off in New Orleans
This Just In from the Dept. of Redundancy Dept.
Obama seeks major change in federal contracting
For instance, make all kickback checks payable to: B. Obama.
Clinton: Israeli home demolitions 'unhelpful'
I wonder if they disunderstood her, becuase she only speaks American.
Phew! Asteroid's passing was a cosmic near-miss
I've noticed that the Obama 'Transparency' is always after the fact.
Bad altimeter a factor in Netherlands plane crash
Earth was a major culprit too.
Michael Jackson seeks comeback in London
as in "Comeback to my room, lad"?
Thought for Today: "When a man gets up to speak, people listen, then look. When a woman gets up, people look; then, if they like what they see, they listen." — Pauline Frederick, American broadcast journalist (1908-1990). ...oh, sorry. Did you say something?
This Just In from the Dept. of Redundancy Dept.
Obama seeks major change in federal contracting
For instance, make all kickback checks payable to: B. Obama.
Clinton: Israeli home demolitions 'unhelpful'
I wonder if they disunderstood her, becuase she only speaks American.
Phew! Asteroid's passing was a cosmic near-miss
I've noticed that the Obama 'Transparency' is always after the fact.
Bad altimeter a factor in Netherlands plane crash
Earth was a major culprit too.
Michael Jackson seeks comeback in London
as in "Comeback to my room, lad"?
Thought for Today: "When a man gets up to speak, people listen, then look. When a woman gets up, people look; then, if they like what they see, they listen." — Pauline Frederick, American broadcast journalist (1908-1990). ...oh, sorry. Did you say something?
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