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Daily Archives: June 28, 2011
12 posts
Look at them! Look at them in their bare legs poking out from beneath shorts and flowing skirts, feet exposed in sandals, arms soaking up the sun in short sleeves and halter tops, saying to each other: What a beautiful day! Isn’t the sun lovely! It’s so warm!
Then look at me. Continue reading
If the rumor mill is to be believed (and in this case, I hope it is!), Kanye West & Jay Z will release Watch The Throne on July 4th. It has the potential to be epic – but at the very least, it will be something to talk about. It’s not, however, something new. Kanye has made a habit of working with different artists; some likely (see: Jay Z, Kid Cudi & Nicki Minaj) and some… not as likely. Let’s take a look at the best of the more unlikely Kanye collaborations (with artists outside of the world of hip-hop). Maybe ‘Ye will take the hint & become inspired by his past work with these artists enough to create whole albums with them. A girl can dream, right? Continue reading
The answer seems to be pretty darn easy. After reading the horrible story about the death of Christian Choate, the thirteen year old who was beaten to death by his father and spent most of his time locked in a dog cage, I wondered just how easy it is to home-school a child.
Christian’s stepmother, Kimberly Kubina, took her stepson out of school reporting that he was to be home-schooled, but after what unfolded in the household, it seems quite evident that the real reason behind the move was to cover up ongoing abuse.
Speaking as a former teacher, one of the first bits of instruction you learn is how to identify potential abuse in the homes of your students. You’re told to look for obvious bruises especially around report card and parent teacher conference time. You’re also instructed to look for odd behavior, acting out, withdrawal, and copious sleeping in class amongst myriad other things, and if suspected, to tell your school’s response team immediately. However, this only works if you can witness and interact with students. There is some leeway for students who are enrolled, but suddenly go missing. You can then send a truancy officer to their address to find out what the story is, but when a student is home-schooled there are literally no options. Continue reading
Everyone has something that they are notorious for, whether it’s the ability to put one’s entire fist in one’s mouth or recite Pi to 100 decimal places. Are you a math whiz? Trivial Pursuit champion? Unbeatable at backgammon?
Today’s QOTD: What are you known for?
Give us something short and snappy that could be put on a headstone, for future generations to admire and wonder at. Comment
Each day, we open up our digital copy of the New York Times and absurdly mock it (and ourselves) for its insanity. Today we learn something we didn’t know before about Jared Kushner. Continue reading
Yesterday, it was announced that the Humane Pet Acquisition Proposal would be making its way back to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Last year, the city attempted to pass legislation making the sale of dogs and cats illegal within city limits.
The proposed legislation takes it one step further this time: San Fran wants to ban fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds from being available for sale except as food. Continue reading
Being that I’m very excited that this is Wimbledon week (ok, 2nd week), I thought it would be fun to go back and revisit what is considered one of the greatest moments in tennis ever,…ever: The 1980 Wimbledon Men’s Singles final between John McEnroe and Björn Borg. In my book there might’ve been a few more but for today at least, this one is it and it is historical. Continue reading
What’s one good way to turn a simple domestic violence charge into a story that will get you some real attention? Spray the responding officers with your breast milk. Continue reading
You know when you’re just minding your own business watching some perfectly good nonsense on television, or listening to much the same on the radio and then some gimmick-laden, shtick-y shtickster appears out of nowhere and involuntarily you’re overcome by a massive eyeroll, coupled with an active gag reflex, mixed with an inner scream – the kind that can only be caused by a thousand fire ants moving up your thigh?
Yeah, these are the people responsible for my current jackass allergy.