Tourism vs. Terrorism
“A policeman’s job is only easy in a police state.” Charlton Heston in “Touch of Evil” dir. Orson Welles, (1958) Long ago when I was a boy I … Read more
Blogs
Various blogs, featuring humor, oddities, news and interesting items.
Found: A Republican Candidate Who’s Not Bat-Sh*t Crazy!
Big News! A GOP candidate for president who is not a complete wacko that denies science and common sense has been located! Buddy Roemer (a one-time Democrat), as … Read more
As You Have Done Unto The Least Of These…
“Let him look up into the heavens and laugh in the bright air Let the inchained soul, shut up in darkness and in sighing Whose face has never … Read more
More for Them, Less for You
by Carl Gibson, Reader Supported News What would you say to a family financial adviser who suggested your wisest investment would be to liquidate your own retirement account … Read more
Lost Journal: Filming a Sales Pitch for ‘Wrist Reminders’
Journal entry: May 2, 2005 (age 35) – Wrist Reminders “Good God, man, get it together – you’re a professional!” I tried to frown this thought into my … Read more
Save The Troll!
In 1989 when repairs were being made on the Oakland- San Francisco Bay Bridge following the Loma-Prieta earthquake, the iron workers, unbeknownst to Cal-Trans, commissioned a little something … Read more
Lost Journal: Watching an Evel Knievel Drive-in Reel
By Tim Mollen Journal entry: July 23, 1977 (age 8 If my 18-year-old brother, John, had a hero when he was younger, it was probably motorcycle daredevil Evel … Read more
Libyan Rebels Rounding Up Black Africans
According to the Associated Press, Libyan rebels are rounding up and detaining thousands of Black Libyans and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, accusing them of fighting on behalf of … Read more
Quote Of The Day
“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid … Read more
The End of the World!
“Our Earth is degenerate in these later days; there are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end; bribery and corruption are common; children no … Read more
