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Comment on U.S. government bombs Guam with frozen mice to kill snakes by Sha

Sha — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:24:58 +0000

“Researchers want to make certain the mice don’t make it all the way to the ground.” And what happens when a dead Tylenol filled snake drops from the tree?
Sounds like someone’s taking the mickey with this tail.

Comment on The Islamic center and the midterm elections by Sam

Sam — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:22:13 +0000

And if you'd like Jon Stewart's version of the Islamic center, here it is...

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Comment on The Islamic center and the midterm elections by Sam

Sam — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:16:36 +0000

My friend Mercedes also wanted to point out this segment of Keith Oberman’s Countdown about how there is no ground zero mosque. A little more ranting that Zakaria, but still things that need to be said:

Comment on What is the worst case scenario? by Mercedes

Mercedes — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:26:13 +0000

My favorite bit of the unsurprisingly enjoyable XKCD: “To get enough Vitamin D, don’t read any blogs and go outside instead.” I do love the rollover! I also love this particular commentary on the infotainment that “keeps” us informed. While I think that National Public Radio does a decent job of keeping the news focused on actual news, even they fall prey to the need to sensationalize things from time to time. I hold out a kernel of hope that someday, the infotainment industry will crumble a bit around the edges. Someday…

Comment on Zakaria on NYC Muslim center by Anne Lynch

Anne Lynch — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:44:38 +0000

I like Fareed and I totally agree with his opinion on the Muslim center in New York.

Comment on Zakaria on NYC Muslim center by George

George — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:23:06 +0000

I’ve always enjoyed Zakaria’s comments and viewpoints. He always seems thoughtful and reasonable. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on What is the worst case scenario? by Sha

Sha — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:03:58 +0000

I particularly enjoy the media attempts to find news about important issues which have no current news, e.g. Raoul Moat has not been captured yet so they’re running, “What Moat’s mum would say to him if she had to make an appeal” and “The search for Moat has evoked memories of the hunt for Barry Prudom who evaded police for 18 days in 1982.”

Comment on Moving over by Sha

Sha — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:32:03 +0000

Looking good so far! Welcome back to Bloggoland.