I Wonder . . .

. . . if there are any pics of Tony Romo and Carrie Underwood at the Ghostbar in Dallas this weekend? Well, I'll be. (Although it would be nice if the Kidd Kraddick logo wasn't plastered all over them.)

He Was Crazy

The Virginia Tech gunman bought what on E-Bay?

Snakes On A Courthouse

Actually it was a dead snake on the lawn of the courthouse this morning.

An Alabama Scrimmage And How Many Showed Up?

Who Amongst Us Does Not Punch Out During Commercials?

As of today, KZPS in Dallas — on the dial at 92.5 FM or online at lonestar925.com — will no longer run traditional 30- or 60-second advertisements. Instead, advertisers sponsor an hour of programming, during which a D.J. will promote its product conversationally in what the company calls integration. >Story

My Hot Sports Opinion

Long term readers of this blog will remember that last year at this time I demonstrated how I was a sports genius.

This year's prediction: The Mavs will win this series but not only will they not with the NBA championship, but they won't even make the finals. Bet the rent money. Bet your kid's lunch money. Bet your social security check.

Track And Field

Gratuitous Violence

Boxing has slowly been in decline over the last 20 years, but s sport called "ultimate fighting" has been on the rise. I think it will replace boxing in popularity over the next 10 years (if it hasn't already.) Call it the the downfall of society, but last night Spike TV broadcast a series of ultimate fighting matches called "UFC 70" for free (they are normally PPV.) The above video, which you have to see if you are a fan of the roundhouse kick to the head, tells you all you need to know.

Sunday Political Cartoon

Jack Ohman/The Oregonian

Rhome Nazi Cam - Today

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Letter Guidelines

I'm not sure what is going on over in Jacksboro regarding its upcoming municipal elections but check out this Letter to the Editor policy of the local paper over there: • An endorsement of a candidate for public office will publish only as a paid advertisement and must contain a disclosure statement as provided by the Texas Election Code. • “Neutral” commentary regarding a candidate or a group of candidates will be considered for publication only as a paid advertisement and must contain a disclosure statement as provided by the Texas Election Code. • No commentary opposing a candidate or a group of candidates is acceptable for publication. See it here (along with some ironic "Freedom of Speech" preaching.) What letter regarding the elections could possibly be printed without forking over some $$$$?

Sea Of Love

Continuing on my kick to go back and see all the movies that I should, I finally saw 1989's "Sea Of Love."

Top notch. A pretty good thriller starring Al Pacino and a smokin' hot Ellen Barkin (who I have never been a fan of.)

Odd Thought: So what if you live in crime invested New York? Every character always opened the door without a chain lock and without looking through the peep hole.

Oddest Credit: I always watch the ending credits in old movies just in case there is a current star buried within the cast. This one had a true gem. Deep into the rolling credits came this:
"Black Man ........................................Samuel L. Jackson."
Man, if he was in there, I never saw him.

Couple of What?

I did something a tad unusual last night: I went and saw a play in downtown Bridgeport. Being the cynic that I am, I was kind of expecting a live version of a Hee Haw skit but was pleasantly surprised. It was at times edgy, at times mildly shocking, and at times touching. Yeah, it can be a little rough around the edges but that's what gives it its charm. The crowd was relatively small and on the older side. That gave rise to some uncomfortable silence at times. Check it out.

I Love Chicks With Glasses

It's 8:48 on Saturday morning and I have no idea why I posted this. I hope I make it through the day because my brain is already malfunctioning.

And I would go to the Main Street Arts festival in downtown Fort Worth, but I really don't have any desire to be in a wind tunnel today.

In North Dallas Tonight

That method is not on my list.

Rare Britney Spotting

Kinda hot.

He Felt That Incareration Had Nothing Further To Offer Him

Those two people involved in the high speed chase last weekend across the Southwest Proper (uh, Wise and Jack Counties)? This is their status: The driver, 26-year-old Derek Auvenshine of Weatherford, surrendered to authorities at about 1 a.m. and was transported to Faith Community Hospital by ambulance, complaining of back injuries, Johnson said. The trooper explained that Auvenshine was treated at the local hospital and later transported to Harris Methodist Hospital. The suspect was treated and released from the Fort Worth hospital without the knowledge of the proper authorities, Johnson said. “We’re not too happy about that,” he added. Johnson said the search in the Jack County woods was called off about 4:30 a.m. without locating the passenger, Mindy Rowlett, 24, also of Weatherford. Warrants have been issued for both their arrests. Source.

My Nominee For Father Of The Year

I tried to avoid this, but I can't. The news media is all over Alex Baldwin for leaving a not so sweet message for his 12 year old daugher. (And I don't think "pig" is an official nickname for her.) Edit: I've rejected several comments, not because I find them offensive, but because they contain assertions of fact that I don't know are true. (Hint: if you'll leave off the "unmarried and pregnant" references, it'll probably get through.)