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Category Archives: Ripped from the headlines
Requiem for the Rod of Asclepius!
Poet and playwright, William Congreve, wrote “Musick has Charms to soothe a savage Breast,” in the tragedy, The Mourning Bride, and although the author refers not to a physical part of the body, the quote seems timely considering the preventive … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life, Ripped from the headlines, Science
Tagged Brad Pitt, BRCA1, cancer, genes, genetics, medicine, tomb raider
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Les Miserable, North Carolina Style!
In a sinister Dallas McKinnon voice (Courageous Cat, Gumby and Archie) comes the words, “This is the scene of the crime!” The crime? Stolen Pop Tarts! The culprit? A mother’s son! In a bizarre world, nothing can surprise us now … Continue reading
O.K. I’m a Blatant Heterosexual!
I’m waiting for the guy who walks into the party and exclaims, “O.K. I don’t care who it offends, but I’m heterosexual!” Will anybody care? Probably not. Perhaps it will invoke a few chuckles, maybe a couple of raised eyebrows, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, It's part of the language!, Law and our society!, Real life, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged ABC, athletes, basketball, football, gay, homosexual, lesbian, sports, tennis
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Beantown, Brothers and the Bomb!
Of all the sports venues in which I participated as an athlete or spectator over the years, I never worried about a bomb. It is a career that spans over 45 years and now I visit “roadside” outdoor sports venues … Continue reading
Ryan’s Budget Proposal a “Scandal?”
While watching ABC’s political drama, Scandal, I realized that former vice-presidential candidate, Paul Ryan, is a fan. Apparently, he tunes in to the hit show gathering tips and tidbits on creating a national budget from fictional President Fitzgerald T. Grant. … Continue reading
And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon!
John Kerry told the Egyptians to stop bickering and come to a political consensus during his visit last Saturday during his visit to that country. According to Kerry, the U.S. is concerned about Egypt emerging from an economic crisis and … Continue reading
Oh, I Wish I Was an Oscar Meyer Wiener!
I never watch the Oscar awards. I did as a child, when my parents occasionally tuned in back when there were few categories to vote on and many more “true” stars to watch. To me, watching the Academy Awards is … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Ripped from the headlines, Television
Tagged Academy, awards, best picture, directors, motion pictures, Oscars, TV, writers
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Breaking News!
Last Saturday morning, while I’m enjoying my breakfast vice of bacon and eggs, ABC News interrupted its regular news program with BREAKING NEWS! Of course, I turned the volume up a bit and directed my undivided attention to the TV … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life, Religion, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged ABC, news, old age, papacy, Pope, religion, Rome, television
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What’s love got to do with it?
Tina Turner is the new Swiss Miss! Last month, she renounced her United States citizenship to become a denizen of Switzerland, the country in which she resided for the past eighteen years. It’s all about love, if you ask the … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Politics, Real life, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged city limits, earned, income, millions, Nutbush, rock n' roll, Switzerland, taxes, Tina Turner, United States
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Have Gun, Will Travel
Annie Get Your Gun is an American staple. It is a musical play loosely based on the female American sharpshooter Annie Oakley and although Annie could beat Frank in the final shooting contest, she throws the event in order to … Continue reading
Posted in Law and our society!, Politics, Real life, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged AK-47, ammo, control. Second Amendment, guns, killing, murder, shoot
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