She Probably Came Straight From Sunday Night Services

Tess Smith arrives for the Emmy's.

Let Me Complain

Did I just hear some weather guy tell me it should get to 99 or 100 every day this week? I can't take it.

Another Cheers and Jeers

"Jeers: To the Star-Telegram for being too gay. Your subscribers don't want to read about same-sex couples, 'partners,' girl crushes, etc. Some of your writers would be better off working for an alternative newspaper. Charles P. Lenard Jr., Double Oak" (Sorry, but I know Blog readers just love any news involving gays)

Star Telegram Cheers and Jeers on Saturday

"Jeers: To the Aug. 28 Sports section. In the high school football scores from the previous Friday night, the Haltom-Mansfield score was listed under 1A games, not 5A games. I was at the game, and I assure you that these two schools play at a 5A level, not a 1A level. Ralph Kunkel, North Richland Hills" (Do you think the guy might be a little uptight?)

"But officer, I only had one beer!"

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Isn't Boxing Barbaric When You Really Think About It?

Some boxer named Leavander Johnson underwent brain surgery last night after collapsing after his boxing match with Jesus Chavez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He is in critical condition today.

Talk About Capital Punishment

I just noticed that Texas Tech leads Sam Houston State 42-7 in the second quarter.

It Had To Happen

Amazed rescuers find 76-year-old man, trapped for 18 days in his home in New Orleans. He had no more food. He had no more water.

Uh, When A Protective Order Says "No Contact", It Means Something

Ok, this guy may not be the smartest man in the world, but I was more taken aback by the fancy names they have for crimes in North Dakota: "gross sexual imposition" and "surreptitious intrusion". That probably gives rise to some odd answers once a Defendant is asked, "Are you aware of the charges against you?" "Huh? Gross what? Surrepy . . . what?"

Clear My Driveway

Good news for me, Tori Spelling is back on the market after one year of marriage.

Maybe Her Shirt Should Have Read "Judge, Lighten Up"

[Edited to get the facts straight] This girl, who appeared in a court to face a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge (she allegedly damaged property), was thrown into a courtroom jail for a brief period of time this week in Tarrant County because she wore this shirt (it has "brat" and "naughty" checked) and popped gum when she stood before the judge. "Everyone has to accept the consequences for their actions. Ms. White just had a poor attitude, " said the judge according to the Star Telegram. Our government can lock someone up for having a "poor attitude"? The State accuses you of a crime and forces you into court, and they want you to bring with you an attitude they feel is appropriate? Has it come to this?

"My Dad And Uncle Are Going To Kill Me"

The youngest son of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was arrested early Friday and charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest, law enforcement officials said. John Ellis Bush, 21, was arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at 2:30 a.m. on a corner of Austin's Sixth Street bar district, said commission spokesman Roger Wade.

Heck, I Didn't Know The Government Was So "Lean"

"House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said yesterday that Republicans have done so well in cutting spending that he declared an 'ongoing victory,' and said there is simply no fat left to cut in the federal budget. Mr. DeLay was defending Republicans' choice to borrow money and add to this year's expected $331 billion deficit to pay for Hurricane Katrina relief. " "Asked if that meant the government was running at peak efficiency, Mr. DeLay said, 'Yes, after 11 years of Republican majority we've pared it down pretty good.'"

If I Were More Artsy . . .

. . . I would visit this photo gallery in Dallas.

This Woman Drives Me Insane

Dr. Laura has driven me crazy for years. She constantly berates any mother who places her child in daycare and always says, in no uncertain terms, that a single mother should never date until her children are grown. Why? Children are emotionally fragile and need 100% of our attention or else they won't turn out to be well rounded and healthy. What has always confused me is this: What if one of her callers was, in fact, one of those kids that didn't have the "perfect" upbringing, and, as a result, became emotionally screwed up? Why doesn't she cut them any slack? Isn't that what she predicts for the child not raised properly? Why does she berate people for not nurturing their kids in the way she demands, but could care less whether her caller was one of those kids not properly nutured? And by the way, you can pay $70 to hear her talk in Dallas in Arlington in October. Sheesh.

How Was A Guy To Afford A Trans Am?

Gold hit a 17 year high today selling for $463 dollars an ounce. I remember that when I was a senior in high school that the price of gold had gone through the roof causing senior rings to be incredibly expensive. I found this chart to show the amazing price of gold in 1980. (Click to enlarge).

Since I Spent It All

Heather Tallchief was 21 and working for an armored car company when authorities say she drove away from the Circus Circus hotel-casino with at least $2.5 million in cash. After being on the run for 10 years, she gave herself up this week.

Just Because A Lot Of People Are Interested

WISE COUNTY WISE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 9:00 A.M. COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM (3rd FLOOR) AGENDA

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