Those Funny Lawyers

There's a great story today in the Star Telegram of how someone is poking fun of prosecutor Mollee Westfall (who seems to be considering a run for a district judgeship in Tarrant County). She comes to Wise County to fill in as a special prosecutor every now and then. And although she's good, she doesn't have much of a sense of humor. I spent many a time dealing with her, cracking a joke, and then listening to the crickets in the background as she simply stared at me.

I Am Never Eating Chicken Again

"This picture released by PETA shows their latest ad calling to boycott American fast-food giant KFC over what they allege is the mistreatment of chickens. The ad features Australian glamour model Sarah Jane posing nude while holding a newborn chick, alongside the tagline 'Chicks Agree: Please Boycott KFC'(AFP/PETA-HO)"

"I told you to get back in there and get me a baby, HI"

Holly Hunter, 47, is pregnant for the first time. And she is expecting twins. It may not be as important as starring in Raising Arizona, but it's close.

But His Job Is So Important To Mankind

Free-agent hockey player Mike Modano has rejected the Dallas Stars' five-year, $17.75 million contract offer. Maybe one too many pucks have hit him in the head.

Hey, Don't Headbutt me in the Stomach

"The New York Liberty's Becky Hammon, in front, guards the Connecticut Sun's 7-foot-two-inch center Margo Dydek, of Poland, during the second half of their WNBA game at Madison Square Garden in New York Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)"

Ouch

Just Don't Buy Keds

I saw today that Adidas is buying Reebok for $3.8 billion dollars. That reminded me of high school. Back then, one of the coolest tennis shoes you could have were all leather Adidas Rod Laver's. They were priced at an insanely high $39.95. We also all believed it was just a matter of time until Nike would kill off Adidas.

That Went Down Hill Fast

From the Update: "CLUB CLOSED — The Club at Runaway Bay was shut down yesterday by the Wise County Sheriff’s Office after owner Rick Mai was served with a lawsuit claiming he is five months behind on payments for the business. Mai has 10 days to pay a $1 million bond to retain ownership of The Club. In that time, the business will remain the property of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office and will remain closed. " All afternoon shift deputies are to report to the Back Nine.

Leaving The Army Has Treated You Well

Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who was rescued in a crazy scene in Iraq about a year or so ago, is looking much better. She is entering college this fall.

That Looks Familiar.....HEY!!!!

"A Wise County woman on her way home comes across thieves pulling her trailer down the road and eventually recovers her own stolen property. "Debbie Singleton says she passed a black Nissan pickup truck that was pulling her Wells Cargo trailer that had been parked at her Cuba Road residence. Singleton called the Sheriff’s Office and continued to follow the vehicle until a Runaway Bay Police Officer stopped it. Three occupants in the pickup were placed under arrest for theft, 18 year old Lauro Delarosa, 21 year old Miguel Tovar and 21 year old Ditter Delgado. All three live in the Bridgeport area. Other stolen property was recovered from the trailer." Source: Country News

And To Think He Can't Shoot Free Throws Very Well

"MIAMI (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal and the Miami Heat agreed Tuesday on a $100 million, five-year contract, one that presumably will keep the 12-time All-Star center playing past his 38th birthday. "

Time Waster

To see the worst sports broadcast in the history of the world, check out college freshman Brian Collins struggle during this four minute clip. Perhaps the funniest part is, despite his struggling, he throws down a "boom goes the dynamite" comment (his signature line?) during his narraration of an NBA film clip. Great stuff.

I Want My Babyback Beer

From the Update: "DECATUR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION meets tonight to consider a special use permit for a private club license for Chili’s restaurant which will open later this month. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at city hall." For years, wasn't it the belief that Chili's would never come to Decatur unless it could sell alcohol? But now, and only now, after they have essentially completed the new restaurant, they seek an alcohol license? Any chance of that being rejected? Don't bet your bloomin' onion on it.

The Privates Will Be The Downfall of Society

It's a crazy world for criminal justice. Currently, there is a sensational case going on in Tarrant County involving Dawn Reiser who is accused of having sex with an underage male student at a private school. I noted that one of the prosecutors is Mitch Poe who was my misdemeanor court partner over 15 years ago. I also saw that the friends of Ms. Reiser have created a web site in her defense. That didn't happen 15 years ago. But then again, 15 years ago you didn't have a news site that had copies of the arrest warrant and search warrant (or took glee in publishing a picture of her running from jail after being released from jail).

Buy High, Sell Low.....or is it the other way?

In today's Morning News - in the Business Section - there is this question from a reader regarding personal finance in the "Ask The Motley Fool" area. It read: "I'm in an investment club. We own 13 stocks. How do we find out when each company's earnings reports are due? - Theresa Coursey, Santa Rosa, California". I know nothing about stocks. I don't know the significance of a Price/Earnings Ratio. I invested in WorldCom and Enron for crying out loud. But I do know this: If Theresa's investment club can't figure out when a company's earning's report is due (hint: Go to google.com and type in the company's name and "earnings report"), that club doesn't need to be investing in stocks.

It Was Almost Like Mayberry

You know what I miss? I miss that portion of the Update that met an untimely death due to privacy laws. Remember it? It was the "Admitted To Hospital" section. Without even waiting for a prayer chain to contact us, we were able to learn who was suffering from some ailment or injury. Now were just limited to deaths. That's depressing.

But The Football Team Is Supposed to be Good!

The TAKS results were released today. To find your school, check here: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2005/districtlist.srch.html If I'm reading that correctly, Bridgeport High School was ranked as "Unacceptable". Well that's just...just....unacceptable

The Average ...

...lifespan of a cricket is 8 weeks. Unfortunately, they all seem to be born every year in August.