We should all listen to more talk radio. It’s just amazing the things you learn. Like the other day, as I was driving through Nashville, and some AM-dial harpy was explaining how things were and ought to be to her listeners. She didn’t actually use the words “Democrats are the minions of Satan” (at least not while I was listening),

You know, the old “hindsight is 20/20” play doesn’t work so well when all kinds of people got it right beforehand. Clinton concedes role in OK’ing war But N.Y. senator says Bush misused authority and misled Congress on how he would act in Iraq Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton blamed President Bush on

Didier Drogba has got to be kidding here, right? First off, he’s benefitted tremendously from having Shevchenko on the pitch. I’d like to go back and see, goal for goal, how many of his tally so far have come either directly from Shevchenko or as a result of Sheva drawing defenses away or creating something in the attacking third. Second,

A thread on one of my music lists is currently flogging the subject I posted on earlier – to wit, what the fuck is up with the top-grossing artists list? It has been noted that Green Day is doing pretty well financially, selling discs by the crateload. True dat, but let’s not confuse “exception” and “rule,” mmkay? Green Day may

Who were the top-earning acts in music in 2006? USA Today‘s list probably has some surprises for you unless you’re an industry insider who sees the numbers every day. These results ought to scare the pants off the music industry. You have The Stones, three country acts, Madonna/Celine/Streisand, Bon Jovi, Nickelback and Dave Matthews. Notice anything missing? Yeah – where

Several players and fans are shown here modeling a prototype design, which will employ a new horizontal striping pattern. Players say one of the benefits is that they’ll be able to wear them both on and off the field. :xpost:

Being a huge fan of irony and dark justice, I always love it when monsters turn on their creators. The more cynical and corrupt those creators are, the better. So The Dick is pissed at Wolfie the B. Or, to put it more accurately, The Dick is pissed at some of his own dogs and The Wolf just happened to

When the Duke lacrosse story broke, I have to tell you, the accusations seemed plenty plausible to me. Privileged white D-1 jocks (at a school that I think helped inspire Tom Wolfe’s latest book), in a sport that’s cultivated a reputation for breeding a certain kind of punk, hire and gang-rape a black stripper in a Southern town that’s something

Southern Rock. When I was in high school in the late ’70s, we had us some Southern Rock. Skynrd. Marshall Tucker. Molly Hatchet. CDB. The Outlaws, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Dixie Dregs, Blackfoot, Allman Brothers. If you bought the somewhat iffy proposition that Texas was in the South (I’m firmly in the “not” camp, but I’ll play along for the sake

Nothing here that Ronan didn’t already know: How a dog’s life can make you happier By Martin Hodgson Published: 22 January 2007 If you are looking for a healthier life, get a dog. Scientists have long believed that the companionship of a pet can be good for you, but new research suggests that dog owners are physically healthier than cat

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Lady Samuel the Random of Great Leering Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title Clearly I did something wrong.

The three DJs and seven others (not identified by name or job title in any of the stories I’ve found so far) have been fired for their role in the “Hold your Wee for a Wii” contest that resulted in the water intoxication death of 2007’s first Darwin Award nominee, Jennifer Lea Strange. Authorities say it’s unlikely charges will be

Anybody own a piece of Entercom Sacramento? You really – and I mean really – need to sell. I’m thinking if a wardrobe malfunction gets you a brazilian-dollar fine from the FCC, actually killing somebody has to merit at least a sternly worded warning not to do it again. Woman Dies After Water-Drinking Radio Contest January 15, 2007 A 28-year-old

Thanks to angliss for calling my attention to a sermon entitled “The End of Faith”, delivered by Peter Morales, Senior Minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado, on January 7. Brian and I have been talking lately about Sam Harris’ book, The End of Faith. Brian hasn’t read it yet, and I’m doing a sub-par job of effectively summarizing

Out running errands this morning, listening to sports talk. A caller has an interesting take. He believes in God. He believes in destiny. And he knows that New Orleans is going to win the Super Bowl because they deserve it after Katrina. So let’s deconstruct a bit, to make sure I understand the proposition here. 1: God lays a beatdown