I demand a recount! Recent news reported that the Ohio anti-smoking amendment passed by 75% of the popular vote. But news reports, and politicians, will not tell the TRUE story here. And the truth, in this case, could set smokers free. You see, there are 7.85 million registered voters in the state of Ohio. of those 7.85 million voters, the anti-smoking amendment got about 75% of the votes cast. But since voter turnout hovered just below 50%, that means that in reality, the antismoking amen...
I demand a recount! Recent news reported that the Ohio anti-smoking amendment passed by 75% of the popular vote. But news reports, and politicians, will not tell the TRUE story here. And the truth, in this case, could set smokers free. You see, there are 7.85 million registered voters in the state of Ohio. of those 7.85 million voters, the anti-smoking amendment got about 75% of the votes cast. But since voter turnout hovered just below 50%, that means that in reality, the antismoking amen...
I have spent many a sleepless night since the demotion of pluto from planet status (OK, not really...but it's much more dramatic than saying "They killed Pluto! You BASTARDS!"). But I HAVE wondered, as a homeschooling father, how to rectify this demotion in the minds of my children. The oldest two have been taught that pluto was a planet, and, while they've heard the news, I'm afraid they've been indoctrinated to the "old ways" of thinking. That, and I'm not really ready to give Pluto up mys...
I have spent many a sleepless night since the demotion of pluto from planet status (OK, not really...but it's much more dramatic than saying "They killed Pluto! You BASTARDS!"). But I HAVE wondered, as a homeschooling father, how to rectify this demotion in the minds of my children. The oldest two have been taught that pluto was a planet, and, while they've heard the news, I'm afraid they've been indoctrinated to the "old ways" of thinking. That, and I'm not really ready to give Pluto up mys...
I hate "mommy blogs". In a recent article on a most UN-mommy blog, the writer was posing the question about mommy blogs. They could not remember where the comment came up, but the estrogen poured over those responses like water down the Colorado in flood season. Therefore, I MUST defend my honor in the light of these (horrible, I tells ya!) accusations. And so, this article is dedicated to those mommy bloggers (disclaimer: I am NOT referring to TW, dharma, angela, loca, or any of the JU re...
I hate "mommy blogs". In a recent article on a most UN-mommy blog, the writer was posing the question about mommy blogs. They could not remember where the comment came up, but the estrogen poured over those responses like water down the Colorado in flood season. Therefore, I MUST defend my honor in the light of these (horrible, I tells ya!) accusations. And so, this article is dedicated to those mommy bloggers (disclaimer: I am NOT referring to TW, dharma, angela, loca, or any of the JU re...
(With apologies to Janis): "Oh George, woncha buy me a Mercedes Benz The rich all drive Porsches, I must make amends I bummed all I can off my family and friends So, George woncha buy me a Mercedes Benz" "Oh, George woncha buy me an HDTV This ol' Sanyo set just ain't doin' it for me, If the picture were clearer I think I'd be free So, George, woncha buy me an HDTV?" "Oh, George, woncha buy me my next whiskey round My life is so rotten, my sorrows...
(With apologies to Janis): "Oh George, woncha buy me a Mercedes Benz The rich all drive Porsches, I must make amends I bummed all I can off my family and friends So, George woncha buy me a Mercedes Benz" "Oh, George woncha buy me an HDTV This ol' Sanyo set just ain't doin' it for me, If the picture were clearer I think I'd be free So, George, woncha buy me an HDTV?" "Oh, George, woncha buy me my next whiskey round My life is so rotten, my sorrows...
From the "You can't make this stuff up!" Department: Link Every once in awhile, there comes a time when we all must step up; when we all must give of ourselves for a greater cause to help our fellowman. This is not one of those times. Dustin Diamond, the distinguished child actor, whose numerous credits include "Saved by the Bell", and, umm, "Saved by the Bell: the college years", is in trouble of losing his house. His Port Washington, Wisconsin home is in danger of bein...
From the "You can't make this stuff up!" Department: Link Every once in awhile, there comes a time when we all must step up; when we all must give of ourselves for a greater cause to help our fellowman. This is not one of those times. Dustin Diamond, the distinguished child actor, whose numerous credits include "Saved by the Bell", and, umm, "Saved by the Bell: the college years", is in trouble of losing his house. His Port Washington, Wisconsin home is in danger of bein...
When Jeff Mortensen came home one day last November, he was in a less than cordial mood. He had received a call from school about his son's bullying behavior, for the fourth time, and he was at a loss to explain how it happened. The family had always taught their children to love and respect others. Jeff shortly received an explanation that satisfied him. As he entered the home, he heard the hard driving metal soundtrack of another of his son's PS2 games. He immediately removed the console an...
When Jeff Mortensen came home one day last November, he was in a less than cordial mood. He had received a call from school about his son's bullying behavior, for the fourth time, and he was at a loss to explain how it happened. The family had always taught their children to love and respect others. Jeff shortly received an explanation that satisfied him. As he entered the home, he heard the hard driving metal soundtrack of another of his son's PS2 games. He immediately removed the console an...
With apologies to Cheap Trick, here's my comments on the current CSPI suit against KFC (for more info, see terpfan's blog): The food police, say "don't you eat that white bread". The food police, say "trans fats will knock you dead". The food police, theyre coming to arrest me, oh no. You know that talk is cheap, and those rumors aint nice. And when I open my fridge I dont think Ill survive the night, the night. cause theyre waiting for me. Theyre look...
With apologies to Cheap Trick, here's my comments on the current CSPI suit against KFC (for more info, see terpfan's blog): The food police, say "don't you eat that white bread". The food police, say "trans fats will knock you dead". The food police, theyre coming to arrest me, oh no. You know that talk is cheap, and those rumors aint nice. And when I open my fridge I dont think Ill survive the night, the night. cause theyre waiting for me. Theyre look...
EA, the popular video game manufacturer, announced today a release of a new game in the video game market of its popular "Need for Speed" series. "Need for Speed: Hybrid Edition" will hit the shelves in time for the Christmas holidays, according to industry analysts, and will feature hybrid autos powering along the city streets at 45 MPH. Extra points will be given for fuel conservation and points will be subtracted for jackrabbit starts, racing the engine in idle, and other harmful wastes on...