Heads Up: Remember National ‘Pay Attention Day’
We’re all guilty of being oblivious — can we agree to pay attention a little more? Why does no one pay attention? It makes for an awkward situation … Read more
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Hey Congress, What About the ‘Doug Jones Average’?
To report on how our economy is doing, media outlets and Congress keep a constant eye on the Dow Jones Average. But they’re like cats watching the wrong … Read more
Twitter Goes Down, Productivity Spikes Worldwide
When people can’t express themselves on Twitter, there’s nothing left to do but work Twitter went down for an extended time the other day, sparking unrest, outrage and … Read more
POLL: Rep. Lisa Brown Was Banned from Speaking on Michigan House Floor for Saying Vagina — What is OK to say?
If saying the word vagina is not allowed, what is OK in Michigan? Answer the Poll! Rep. Lisa Brown of Michigan was punished by being banned from speaking … Read more
Lost Journal: Disney Follows Suit, Demotes Pluto
Journal entry: August 31, 2006 (age 37) Note: This week’s Lost Journal is the first in a two-part series discussing the decision by the International Astronomical Union to … Read more
It All Started With a Fence…
Gijsbert Rider claimed that he and his wife felt “threatened” by two of the residents at a mobile home park near his home in the south of the Netherlands. He proceeded to build a fence around his property. A dispute arose with the local …
Argus Has Fun with the News: Abe Lincoln & More
The Southern Baptist Convention is in the news, having held their national convention in New Orleans this past week. They don’t believe in drinking or smoking or dancing … Read more
Plenty of G20
The G20 summit recently concluded: Report from the front lines And now, your report from the front lines of the G20 summit recently concluded in Los Cabos, Mexico. … Read more
Independence Day: It Gets Worse
Back in my days at Marshall County High School (Lewisburg, Tennessee), I was given the assignment of writing a futurist piece for the school newspaper. I threw something … Read more
The Joy of Bear Proof Containers
Humans put their food in bear proof barrels. So, what does the smart bear do? For those wishing to explore the back country of Denali National Park in … Read more
