Opening Stuff:
Did you see where the Vancouver Police located and arrested most of the post NHL Championship rioters after going into FaceBook and finding people boasting of their participation in destructive vandalism. Why do people have this insane desire to give away their privacy? I really, really don't get it. And I hope I never do.
A reader through exhaustive research has confirmed it. It was the moon. And especially the full eclipse of the moon that lit the path for the Bruins Stanley Cup victory. The last time there was a full eclipse of the moon was in October 2004...when the Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years. Ooooo-weeee-oooo.
To all of those people who increasingly think their dogs are equal to or better than most humans, remember that rover still drinks out of toilet bowls and licks his...Oh, wait a minute, this is a family column.
The Question:
Double Bonus. 1. name five oif Barry Manilow's greatest hits. 2. And, here is one for the West Coast readers. There is a group of islands off the Cal coast known as the Channel Islands. How many? Name them.
The Headlines:
--IMF Cuts US Growth Forcast; Warns Washington, Europe To Get Serious About Debt.--Greek Crisis eases After Gov. Reshuffle.
--Wall Street Rising On Better Greek News.
--Rory McElroy Tearing Up Open; Young Golfer has 8 Stroke Lead.
--NATO Targets Tripoli; Shells Misrata Area.
--Antony's Lawyers Continue To Work Mirrors.
--New Public Policy Pol Following Debate Has Romney, Bachman 1,2; Rasmussen Pol Has Romney With Wider Lead At 33%.
Back to More Stuff:
That Weiner press conference was an ethereal moment. But maybe the entire Weiner affair is just representative of a new retarded culture in America. Perhaps you read the little news story about the white woman who surprised her soldier husband returning from Afghanistan with a little black baby girl. She told her loving man that "She became pregnant after seeing a very realistic 3D porn movie with a bunch of her girl friends, And, that the baby looked just like the actor in the film". The husband immediately said he understood, adding that they really make those 3D movies realistic! Maybe we should sue the theater", he said. The wife would make a great politician.
Maybe you've seen in your newspaper the PolitiFact Truth-O-Meter. This is a service that tries to determine the truth of (mainly) politician statements. One examination of a Political person's statement about The Government banning incandescent light bulbs determined that the Pol lied. PF said that the Government has not banned incandescent bulbs. So, the politician was a "Liar liar pants on fire" dissembler. Of course they said that a law has been passed that ceases the manufacturer of incandescents on a step down program from 2013 to 2016. In other words, we ain't banning them but try to buy one! And the hypocrisy continues.
Of course, nobody is talking about the immense pressures on the production of rare earth metals, which are not only integral to smart phones, hard drives, TV Screens and aircraft parts, but which will also be incorporated into every Light Bulb produced as the non-banned incandescent ceases to be available. China currently produces 97% of the rare earths, but the US is trying to catch up fast. The real problem is that the costs of these rare earths is expected to skyrocket ,and so will the price of your light bulb and favorite electronic device. Just when you think it is safe to buy corn again, rare earths bring new pressure to daily life.
Actually, I love dogs. I just worry about their owners who seem to have lost their grasp on reality. Did you hear that NYC has to pass a law forbidding humans from depositing their ashes in pet cemeteries?
Weiner was a little worm way before he proved it. I think, though, that I now know why he became what he became both as a pervert and an annoying congressman. His roll model was Charles Schumer! He didn't stand a chance.
Does anybody in the US really care about Libya? Except Libyan immigrants.
Reading between the Lines Movie reviews:
--This exciting Sci-fi tale follows Hal Jordan, a member of the elite Protection force known as the Green Lanterns, as he discovers the true value of his power and more importantly the meaning of them.It is about a threat froma powerful foe and the balance of power in the universe.
--If Jim Carey doesn't over-emote, Mr. Popper's Penguins could be a great family movies. A hard drivign real estate salesman gets an inheritance of 6 penguins which consume his life and change his veiw of the world.
1The Answer: 1. For all of you elevator riders, the big five for Manilow are Mandy, Copacabana, Somewhere Down the road, Can't Smile Without You, Could it be Magic and Looks Like We Made It. You probably know that Barry started as an Ad Jingle Writer and early efforts includes the Band-Aid song and the State Farm theme "Like a Good Neighbor". 2. There are 8 Channel Islands off eh coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego. They are Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Miquel, Anacapa, Santa Cat5alina, Santa Nikolas, Santa Clemente and Santa Rosa. Enjoy the sun.
The (Weak)End:
In case you missed it, Weiner's apology was the first campaign speech of his comeback. Snake.
A very sincere apology to the people hwo actually read and love Almost Near. It will return next week, as will my mind for the rest fo you.
Have a great weekend.
And a Happy Father's day! Everybody is a kid.
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