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The Senate killed a proposed immigration bill this morning, and the right wing talk shows are jumping up and down with glee like The Union has just been saved.

Of course, we still have the same problem with no solutions.

Ohhhhhhhhh

I'm normally not a fan of the kid that uses an "inappropriate" word, but this one is pretty cute. And mom is trying to teach her differently. Thanks for this reader suggested video.

Britney for Thursday Afternoon

"Let It Burn" (Usher lyrics)

Not to whip you death with youtube clips this morning, but this is pretty amazing. The Tomato on Fry Street in Denton burned last night (it was about to be torn down anyway) and someone rolled tape on it. Heck, these type of videos are much more interesting than the "packaged newscasts."

Father Returns Home

This is a couple of months old, but still gold.

Pamela Anderson Says,

"On my way to Lake Bridgeport, I like to get a couple of burritos at Chico Mart.'

Ouch

Saw this video clip on the news yesterday. The only interesting part is the car nailing both the cop and the runner.

Can Gayness Be Cured?

For the first time ever, a majority of Americans believe that gays can't be changed into non-gays. I've always believed that. One of my first bosses in the legal field (who was as conservative as the day is long) always preached this based upon his premise of: "Why in the world would someone be that way, subject themselves to all that ridicule, if they couldn't help themselves?"

Source: TxSharon sent me this.

It Can Stop Raining Now

At the moment of this posting, Lake Bridgeport has just become officially full. I would have bet a krillion dollars four months ago that this would never happen. Eighteen feet low. A barren wasteland. And now this. (Link.)

Edit: The Update says it is the "first time in over a year" that the lake has been back to this letter. Over a year? How about over five years. I'm pretty sure it got close to 836 in 2001. Maybe.

Mike Graczyk

A man who has seen more people die in Texas than I bet anyone else. And I couldn't find a picture of him to save my life (pardon the pun.)

(From bagofnothing.com)

Edit: Thanks to the the "lady you love to hate in the comments section" for providing the photo.

Brooke Hogan Says,

"I need to get some new britches at David's Western Wear."

Well, It's Now The Afternoon. Will They Return?

I'm betting "yes".

"Good Day"

I just heard syndicated radio guy Paul Harvey mention Decatur and the "I hate this church" billboard signed by the Devil. You know, I take a little credit for that. It went from me, to the Star Telegram, to the AP Wire to Paul Harvey.

All I Know . . .

. . . is that this lady was arrested at DFW Airport two days ago. Uh, she wants to tell you she's Jewish. About a million times.

Cue The Journey Song

I like presidential candidate John Edwards but I don't believe him. At least the other night.

He was on Jay Leno's show and both he and his wife claimed they had not seen Hillary's Soprano-esque video announcing her campaign song. "We've got great stuff on our web site though," both of them said.

Huh? You're watching everything Hillary does and you didn't see the one video that everyone was talking about? I don't buy that.

We'll Start With Math Today

This gets even more confusing due to the "8.36" which should read "836".

Anyway, 836.00 feet - 835.29 feet = .71 feet.

(From the Update. )

Britney Says,

"When I'm in Wise County on a rainy Wednesday, I get a Hungr Buster at DQ before heading off to get my drink on at Red's in Bridgeport."

Oh, My

I've been seeing this shocking video all night on TV. Everything you need to know is here. (And even though you have to sit through a 15 second commercial and a four minute video, it's 100% riveting.)

Edit: It's not real clear in the story how the cop killer was himself killed. However, it's my understanding that an "ex-marine" witnessed the shooting, grabbed the dead officers gun, and killed the shooter.