July 1, 2009
I had no idea you could artificially inseminate a dog. Kind of makes you wonder why there’s no Slayer lyrics about that. In other news, I officially feel better about owning a bichon. (via MetalSucks) Wow.  Kerry King used to show Akitas.  Bizarre.

I had no idea you could artificially inseminate a dog. Kind of makes you wonder why there’s no Slayer lyrics about that.

In other news, I officially feel better about owning a bichon. (via MetalSucks)

Wow.  Kerry King used to show Akitas.  Bizarre.

June 21, 2009
Dad would handle the bills; the son had to handle the Bills. (via Ex-football star Bernie Kosar continues to fight through the pain - Dan Le Batard - MiamiHerald.com) —- LeBatard is so good.

Dad would handle the bills; the son had to handle the Bills. (via Ex-football star Bernie Kosar continues to fight through the pain - Dan Le Batard - MiamiHerald.com)

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LeBatard is so good.

June 19, 2009
Rarely does a movie elaborate less and explain more than “Tender Mercies.” (via Tender Mercies :: rogerebert.com :: Great Movies) — This is one of the best sentences I’ve ever read in a film review, and it is perfect.  The whole review right there.

Rarely does a movie elaborate less and explain more than “Tender Mercies.” (via Tender Mercies :: rogerebert.com :: Great Movies)

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This is one of the best sentences I’ve ever read in a film review, and it is perfect.  The whole review right there.

The song is about cocaine and how powerless drugs can make a person feel. (via 10 Best Metallica Songs - AOL Radio Blog) Good list.

The song is about cocaine and how powerless drugs can make a person feel. (via 10 Best Metallica Songs - AOL Radio Blog)

Good list.

OU81-Shoe? Eddie Van Halen Sues Nike | Metal Insider That is one good-looking shoe, if you ask me.  Depending on the price, I think I’ll get me a pair.

OU81-Shoe? Eddie Van Halen Sues Nike | Metal Insider

That is one good-looking shoe, if you ask me.  Depending on the price, I think I’ll get me a pair.

SarahLacy.com: So Other Than That Ms. Lacy, How’d You Enjoy Your Breakfast?
June 2, 2009
I’d like to be able to post the setlist, but the only song I recognized was “A Grand Declaration of War.” So the setlist would look something like: RAAAWWWWRRRRAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR A Grand Declaration of War RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR RAAAWWWWRRR (via mayhem! mayhem! mayhem! at 17 dots)

I’d like to be able to post the setlist, but the only song I recognized was “A Grand Declaration of War.” So the setlist would look something like:

RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
A Grand Declaration of War
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR
RAAAWWWWRRR

(via mayhem! mayhem! mayhem! at 17 dots)

May 28, 2009
FINAL SIX: THE SIX WORST & BEST THINGS A BAND CAN DO FOR THEIR METAL CRED | RevolverMag.com - The World’s Loudest Rock Magazine!
FINAL SIX: THE SIX WORST & BEST THINGS A BAND CAN DO FOR THEIR METAL CRED | RevolverMag.com - The World’s Loudest Rock Magazine!
May 15, 2009
And I, in a less-than-exceptional moment, went on television and called Ernie Provetti a terrible father. I said I’d be embarrassed to have such a wimpy daddy and suggested it would be okay if somebody gave Ernie a good hard smack. Judging from national reaction, of which there was plenty, a lot of folks agreed. All in all, it wasn’t quite as out-of-bounds as Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban telling Kenyon Martin’s mother that her son was a thug, but the back-and-forth left Nick in tears and could have gotten quite contentious. Until Ernie did what guys rarely do when it comes to sporting passions. (via Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: After ‘Big Baby’ Uproar, ‘CryDaddy’ Gets a Grip - washingtonpost.com )

And I, in a less-than-exceptional moment, went on television and called Ernie Provetti a terrible father. I said I’d be embarrassed to have such a wimpy daddy and suggested it would be okay if somebody gave Ernie a good hard smack. Judging from national reaction, of which there was plenty, a lot of folks agreed. All in all, it wasn’t quite as out-of-bounds as Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban telling Kenyon Martin’s mother that her son was a thug, but the back-and-forth left Nick in tears and could have gotten quite contentious. Until Ernie did what guys rarely do when it comes to sporting passions. (via Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: After ‘Big Baby’ Uproar, ‘CryDaddy’ Gets a Grip - washingtonpost.com

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May 9, 2009
“ If it wasn’t so embarrassingly sad, pathetic and counterproductive, I’d actually find humor in the media’s attempt to shame professional athletes away from using performance-enhancing drugs. Drug users are generally immune from shame. And celebrated, multimillionaire drug users couldn’t find shame in the dictionary, let alone comprehend its definition.
Government needs to get involved in helping clean up drugs in sports - Kansas City Star
May 1, 2009
You recently severed your working relationship with Disney, stepping away from your television show and taking your trademarked thumbs with you. Any plans for when those thumbs might return to TV? And what do you think of the new At the Movies program, hosted by Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz? I’m pleased that Richard Roeper and I will be presenting a new movie review program, to be announced in the near future. It will involve Richard, of the Chicago Sun-Times, Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune and Christy Lemire of the Associated Press. I have made no public comment about what Disney has done to our show. (via Ebertfest: Roger Ebert’s Very Own Film Festival - TIME )

You recently severed your working relationship with Disney, stepping away from your television show and taking your trademarked thumbs with you. Any plans for when those thumbs might return to TV? And what do you think of the new At the Movies program, hosted by Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz? I’m pleased that Richard Roeper and I will be presenting a new movie review program, to be announced in the near future. It will involve Richard, of the Chicago Sun-Times, Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune and Christy Lemire of the Associated Press. I have made no public comment about what Disney has done to our show. (via Ebertfest: Roger Ebert’s Very Own Film Festival - TIME

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April 12, 2009
Kettle Foods :: Kettle Brand® Products :: Krinkle Cut™ Buffalo Bleu - 5 oz. Best dang potato chip I’ve tasted in years, I think.

Kettle Foods :: Kettle Brand® Products :: Krinkle Cut™ Buffalo Bleu - 5 oz.

Best dang potato chip I’ve tasted in years, I think.

March 1, 2009
Scrivener’s Sudoku - Scrivener’s Sudoku - Starbulletin.com I’m especially proud of this one.  It’s one of my more difficult puzzles, but also I just like the way it solves.

Scrivener’s Sudoku - Scrivener’s Sudoku - Starbulletin.com

I’m especially proud of this one.  It’s one of my more difficult puzzles, but also I just like the way it solves.

I was lucky. Most newspapers wouldn’t consider having an in-house humorist. And, frankly, I expected the editors to wise up to my shenanigans years ago. But I am leaving the Star-Bulletin voluntarily, partly to make a space for someone younger who would have been laid off, but mostly so I can have the thrill of job hunting in the worst economy since the Great Depression. (Little-known historical fact: The Great Depression was preceded by the Great Vague Feeling of Uneasiness.) (via ‘Lite’s’ out - Features - Starbulletin.com End of an era.

I was lucky. Most newspapers wouldn’t consider having an in-house humorist. And, frankly, I expected the editors to wise up to my shenanigans years ago. But I am leaving the Star-Bulletin voluntarily, partly to make a space for someone younger who would have been laid off, but mostly so I can have the thrill of job hunting in the worst economy since the Great Depression. (Little-known historical fact: The Great Depression was preceded by the Great Vague Feeling of Uneasiness.) (via ‘Lite’s’ out - Features - Starbulletin.com

End of an era.

February 28, 2009
People who stand to gain so much from their talent and image had better know by the age of 23 that a standard of behavior is expected of them that isn’t expected of other people their age. Of course, it’s a double standard, but Phelps is making $100 million for having to live through it every day. (via Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: After Failure of Judgment, Phelps Shouldn’t Get a Pass - washingtonpost.com —- Geez.  Why is Wilbon the only one with his head screwed on right?

People who stand to gain so much from their talent and image had better know by the age of 23 that a standard of behavior is expected of them that isn’t expected of other people their age. Of course, it’s a double standard, but Phelps is making $100 million for having to live through it every day. (via Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: After Failure of Judgment, Phelps Shouldn’t Get a Pass - washingtonpost.com

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Geez.  Why is Wilbon the only one with his head screwed on right?