God bless the soldiers who have given their lives serving our great nation. God bless the families who have lost a loved one who served so valiantly. Let us not forget what Memorial Day is really about. Celebrate with your family, hold them close and enjoy the time that others …
D.C. Sniper Asks To Drop All Appeals
The D.C. Sniper John Allen Muhammad has sent a letter to the Virginia prosecutors office asking them to end his legal appeals. If granted this could fast-track Muhammad to the death chamber. Muhammad was sentenced to death in 2003. He and his accomplice are responsible for 10 innocent lives lost. …
Three Hundred Sixty Billion Dollar Idiot
From the land of stupid criminals this one has to be high on the list. Texas police arrested a 21-year-old man who tried to cash a check for $360 billion. Yes Billion! The arrestee Charles Fuller allegedly stole a blank check from his girlfriends mother. The bank teller who Fuller …
Dye The Poodle and Die
What a crazy world we live in. Thank goodness for all the great laws that keep us dumb citizens in check. One law I have particularly grown fond of is a Colorado law that states “No person shall dye or color live fowl, rabbits, or any other animals.”. What? Okay …
Melville’s “Moby Dick” Emerges In Alaska
This rare image was snapped up in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The male killer whale is approximately 25 to 30 foot long and weighs around 10,000 pounds. Its mostly white with muted yellow and brown areas covering its body. A group of scientists spotted the whale while aboard the Oscar Dyson …
Bahama Shark Diving Gets Too Chummy
I’ve been waiting for this to happen for some time now. Unfortunately someone had to die before the red flags went up. A tourist from Austria was killed by a shark Monday approximately 50 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale. He was killed in chum filled water by a …
Time To Get Your Truck Neutered
Well friends, our wonderful Virginia legislature is at it again. No- they are not still pushing to outlaw underwear showing individuals in baggy pants. They have moved onto much more important issues. Delegate Lionel Spurill has introduced legislation to ban masculine genitalia dangling (aka: “Truck Nuts”) on vehicles since they …
Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter!
Phil’s official forecast at sunrise from Gobbler’s Knob. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On Gobbler’s Knob on this fabulous Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2008 Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators, Rose to the call of President Bill Cooper and greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John …
Vick Sentenced to 23 Months
Well I guess this could be considered a small victory for all the dogs who suffered at this jerks hand. Twenty-three months isn’t enough as far as I’m concerned. I hope his jail time and financial losses take every possible luxury away from him. Hopefully the NFL will never take …
Happy Exploding Whale Anniversary
On this day in 1970… Oregon’s Exploding Whale Makes History! I wonder just how many times this video has been seen around the world? Who would have thought that this news footage would be just as popular today as the day it was shot. Today is the 37th anniversary of …
Shark Fishing In A Kayak Anyone?
Some brave stupid fishermen have set a world record by fishing for sharks with nothing more than rods and kayaks. The fishermen paddled through freezing shark-filled waters in Alaska to set the record. The four individuals part of the American Ocean Kayak Fishing Team fished for salmon sharks that average …
Gas n’ Google – Never Ask For Directions Again
Google is partnering with gas stations around the US to offer Google Maps from the gas pump. The pumps will be made by Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Approximately 3500 internet enabled pumps will be scattered across the US. In addition to customer requested directions the video screens located on the pumps will …
MD Public Schools try to Cancel Halloween Celebrations
This really chaps my cheeks! Our neighbors in Maryland tried to get rid of Halloween parties in their county schools. What the hell? Are you serious… Luckily Councilman Ed Middlebrooks (Annapolis, MD) proposed a resolution asking schools to allow students to have a “small but enjoyable diversion from the academic …
OS X Leopard Arrives October 26th
FINALLY!!! Apple has announced OS X Leopard will arrive October 26th. Additional Info – http://www.apple.com/macosx/
Come On Down Drew Carey – Your Next on the Price Is Right
The 36th season of the Price is Right will air on Monday, October 15th. Drew Carey will lead the charge of a new era for the game show. According to CBS the set has also gone through some changes. The show is supposed to have an “fresh” updated look while …
Google Earth Reveals Swastika-Shaped Navy Barracks
Google Earth has some amazing functions. Someone recently looked up the Coronado amphibious base outside San Diego, CA and found that the building had an amazing resemblance to a swastika from an aerial view. Didn’t anyone notice this when they were looking at the building plans??? Apparently the buildings controversial …
An Ode to OJ
Yet another scuffle with the law, Why didn’t you just fade into the night, Will you finally take the fall, Does the ski mask fit, How about that audio tape, Hopefully this time there’s no room to acquit, The evidence is piling up against you, Still you parade around smiling, …
Dear Michael Vick,
I hope they lock your sorry ass up for a long time! You and your dog fighting cohorts are among the lowest form of trash on our lovely planet. I hope the NFL fines you, and prohibits you from ever playing professional football again. I hope this ignorant little venture …
“Live passionately” Update
Well, I guess I wasn’t the only one who noticed something wrong with the new campaign imagery. State official have decided to ”alter” the campaign. A statement released from Alisa Bailey, President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation states: ”We have decided to adjust the new Virginia is for Lovers …
“Live Passionately” – Don’t Throw Gang Signs!
Have you seen the new ”Live passionately” adds in Virginia? The new slogan created by The Virginia Tourism Corp is to be used in tandem with the 1969 slogan ”Virginia is for lovers”. Virginia Beach tourism officials started pushing its new slogan Wednesday. At Neptune’s Park in Virginia Beach the …
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s a Man In A Lawn-chair
Some people are never satisfied. In his second flight Kent Couch of Oregon strapped himself into his lawn chair. 105 large helium balloons enabled Couch to to soar for close to nine hours. His journey was approximately 193 miles.Couch most likely got the idea from Larry Walter the original lawn …
Cents and Sensibility – It’s Not Easy Being Green!
San Francisco says no more bottled water and Maryland says no more plastic bags. Coast to coast the “Green” theme is here to stay. What started as an ideology years ago, the going green craze is making an impact. I can remember when stores first introduced plastic bags. Chain stores …
Bob Barker – It Won’t Be The Same With Out You
The face of daytime television will change forever on June 15. Bob Barker has taped his final Price Is Right show. I can’t even imagine how many of us have grown up with Bob. The sound of the “big wheel” or a falling “Plinko” disc will never be the same …
Star Wars Hits 30
A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away… 30 years and holding strong. Let the geeks around the world unite. Strap on your Boba Fett costume run into the street and chase down some rebel scum. Have yourself a Star Wars viewing one weekend. I think I can …