The Best Restaurant In Decatur

Is at the local hospital. I had no idea.

Yeah, I know it's not the best picture (click to enlarge) but my desktop computer at home bit the dust so I don't have access to my cheap scanner anymore.

Publicity Seeking Judge

I really don't follow the new O.J. Simpson case in Las Vegas, but today a judge doubled his bond for violating a condition of his original bond. And it looked like she was playing before the cameras as she said, "I don't know if it's just arrogance. I don't know if it's ignorance. But you've been locked up at the Clark County Detention Center since Friday because of arrogance or ignorance or both." Sheesh. Did you consult with a publicist before you crafted that 10 second sound bite? It worked. You've been on TV all day.

His bond condition that he allegedly violated was, and I'm paraphrasing, "Do not make contact with any co-defendant."

Yeah, I know I practice law in little old Wise County, but I've never heard of such a bond condition. And, quite frankly, it sounds a little crazy. Hypothetically, if the government charges you and a buddy with a crime, does the government have the right to say, "And in preparation for your trial, you two don't talk to each other."?

(Simpson's contact, admittedly, was a bit goofy. He told his bail bondsman to tell the co-defendant he was upset with him for his testimony during a preliminary hearing.)

What's A Huddle House?

The "Huddle House" has applied for a building permit in Decatur at E. Thompson & Hwy. 287. The initial application was "Denied - Plans were inconsistent with Decatur regulations and requirements." The current status is "Awaiting applicant resubmittal of building and civil plans."

Speaking Of Brit

As another blog noted, why was Britney wearing a Rogers Healy Realtor t-shirt yesterday? That guy's agency is based in Dallas and he currently lists a whopping seven homes for sale. Seven? Sue Ann Denton, send her a shirt. This is a marketing opportunity of biblical proportions.

This Stuff Is Awful

About 7 grams of fat. Edit: That's the microwaveable stuff you buy at the store.

And, Then, Depression Set It

Perhaps the post Christmas depression is really setting in, but not much is getting my attention. Yeah, Matthew McConaughey is, good lord, going to reproduce; the actor from one of my favorite movies ever, Bully, died; American Idol news is already sucking the life force out of me; and it sounds like they are acting stoopid again in Rhome (The Update); but none of it really jazzes me.

Brit, I need you to do something crazy . And quick.

Double Take

Eerie print ad for Pakistan International Airlines from 1979 promoting their NYC service.

(Source)

No Big Deal

I was all excited when I saw this headline, but the story wasn't very exciting to me. A big corportation supports Phil King? No news there. But I do take exception to the story referring to King as "powerful."

And, as a public service announcement, King's opponent in the GOP primary will be Joe Tison. (Who, unfortunately, may have the worst campaign web site in the history of ever.)

Edit: The web site looks a lot better now.

That's Why I Watch The Today Show

Link.

You know, I'm such a skeptic that I wonder if she planned to do that. Probably not, but she was on the show to promote a new movie and she'll definitely get attention now.

Is This The New DQ Restroom?

Ok, I don't support public drunkenness, but this bit of public drunkenness involves a college girl inside a women's bathroom. That changes everything. It's kind of like looking behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz - exciting but a little disappointing. But if you can put up with that gal until the 1:15 mark (which, admittedly, is no small feat), I promise you will be rewarded with pure gold.

New Ad Campaign By Local Dairy Queen?

Thanks to elected official & emailer for tipping me off.

That Should Satisfy MADD

Denton County is notoriously conservative and a jury proved it on this one. He was found guilty of intoxication manslaughter (and given the maximum of 20 years), he was found guilty of a different intoxication assault offense (and given the maximum of 10 years), then the judge stacked the sentences on top of one another (didn't have to) and the jury found the defendant used a "deadly weapon" which means he won't be eligible for probation parole* until half of his sentence is served. Sheesh.

There was one other intoxication assault case that the jury convicted him of but gave him probation. They must have felt compassionate.

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*Unforgivable mistake on my part.

A Random . . .

. . . family lawyer.

Tijuana Tony In 2004

At least the Dallas Morning News believes its from 2004.

Tennis News

The Australian Open has begun. This player is Tamira Paszek. She lost in the opening round. I'm just saying.

Polling

Since the Stephenville UFO sighting is all over the news this morning, I put the new poll up.

But I had to change it since my initial question this morning was "Is There Other Life Forms In The Universe." I couldn't edit it once a vote had been cast, but there was no was way [edit: sheesh] I was going to leave it up and take the grammatical abuse. So the four or five voters that voted on the "old poll" have now been disenfranchised. Sorry.

My Own Tuesday News Update

CAUTION FLAGS OUT - An 18 wheeler has overturned between Rhome and the Texas Speedway causing 114 to be shut down this morning. If that's the route of your morning commute, you need to avoid that area and, while doing so, think about getting a different job because that drive every day would be a beating. ROCK CLUB - The Wise County Mineral and Rock Club will meet at Arby's on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. A Dr. Pepper Social will occur immediately thereafter at the McDonald's in Walmart. GET YOUR LONGJOHNS READY - A cold front is expected to blow through Wise County tomorrow night with the chance of sleet and snow accumulations up to .01". Check in here for all school and business closings.

Quickest. Taser. Ever.