Monthly Archives: July 2005

Comic of the Day

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Sexy Sabra Sluts Spell DANGER, Will Robinson

Once again, a blogger (OK, stretching the definition here, but bear with us) has been fired from his job for something he posted.  Only this time, it hits pretty close to home.  The firee is ex-Boston Herald sportswriter Michael Gee, … Continue reading

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Rove Not Worried

This Rove story definitely has legs. If we listen to the liberal press, Rove long ago sold his soul to the devil in return for charmed political instincts without which George Bush will revert to being just another out-of-his-depth sanctimonious … Continue reading

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Sport of Humpbacked Kings

Qatar has staged the world’s first ever camel race with robot jockeys. Seven robot jockeys took part in the race at Al Shahaniyya Camel Racecourse on the outskirts of Doha. Race officials said it was a successful event. Robot jockeys … Continue reading

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Drew Barrymore Announces Early Retirement

Drew Barrymore says she will step behind the camera when her "boobs fall down to the floor." Drew says she will move into directing when her looks start to fade. She said: "If my boobs fall down to the floor … Continue reading

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Family Confessions

Last night, the Dowbrigade had the pleasure of dining with his two brothers, one of whom is a Vice President and the other of whom is a Judge. Also present – little sister, now an animal breeder on the Cape, … Continue reading

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All In In the Desert

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A group of stranded illegal immigrants facing death in the parched Arizona desert saved themselves by using a cell phone they found to call rescue services, the U.S. Border Patrol said Thursday. The group got lost … Continue reading

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Schwarzenegger Supports Supplements

"Nutritional supplements can help you build muscle and lose weight. But don’t get carried away…" LOS ANGELES — When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced last year that he had signed a deal to serve as executive editor for two fitness magazines, he … Continue reading

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The Big Sleep for the Big Kitty

BOSTON –A 12-year-old lion at the Franklin Park Zoo whose chronic kidney failure didn’t respond to weeks of treatment was euthanized on Thursday. The condition of the African lion, named Cliff, worsened over the last week, leading the zoo’s veterinarians … Continue reading

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Limitless TV Again

As someone who grew up on television, in many senses, the Dowbrigade doesn’t understand those who shun it as an inferior, even offensive media unworthy of an evolved mind’s attention. For better or worse, what’s on TV has come to … Continue reading

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Hitler Art Seller Doing His Duty

MONTREAL (Reuters) – A Montreal auctioneer has put four sketches by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler up for sale, sparking outrage and condemnation in Canada’s Jewish community. Iegor de Saint Hippolyte said Tuesday that the private auction, which also includes two … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat – Pot Pops Popped

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Connecticut Tuesday joined a growing effort to weed out marijuana-flavored candy from store shelves when its attorney general said he would sponsor a statewide ban on "Pot Suckers" lollipops. Five other states have either banned or … Continue reading

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