Roberta Flack, It’s Not Your 71st Birthday
Happy 70th birthday to you, Roberta Flack.
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“I Guess It Just Shows That Billboards Work”
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune has the latest on that strange George W. Bush billboard on I-35 in Minnesota — the one with just his photo and the caption “Miss me yet?”
11 Fans Turn Out to Greet Colts
It sounds like a headline from The Onion.11 fans turned out to cheer Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts as they returned from losing Super Bowl XLIV.
Rep. John Murtha Dead at 77, Two Days After Setting Longevity Record
Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha has died at age 77. He had been suffering from an infection after gall bladder surgery.Just two days ago Murtha became the longest-serving Congressman in Pennsylvania history. He took office in 1974 and was reelected 17 times.A Vietnam War veteran as a Marine, John Murtha was a “master of pork barrel politics” and an ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Betty White and Abe Vigoda for Snickers
Abe Vigoda lives!
Leno, Letterman and Oprah: Yes, They Sat Together
Dave, Jay and Oprah really were all together on the same couch.
“All That Was Missing was Austin Powers”
The New Orleans Times-Picayune smacks The Who.
What Did Sarah Palin Have Written On Her Hand?
What did Sarah Palin have written on her “palm pilot” last night?”Energy… budget cuts… tax… lift American spirits.”
Sarah Palin’s Cheat Sheet is Her Hand
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin likes to make fun of President Barack Obama for being articulate — at this week’s Tea Party Convention she referred to the president as …..
“My Way” Killings
From the pages of The New York Times comes this bizarre story about killings in the Philippines over karaoke disputes. Specifically, it’s about how dangerous it is to sing the Frank Sinatra song “My Way.”Some karaoke bars have banned the song or removed it from their song lists, and the Philippines news media have “recorded at least half a dozen victims in the past decade,” in what they call “My Way Killings.”
Peyton Manning Trivia Factoid of the Day
He wouldn’t let Meat Loaf play in his golf tournament.Now see six boring Peyton Manning photos >>
Vince Lombardi: Trophy Man and Gapper
Vince Lombardi, the legendary pro football coach, has now been profiled by editor Paul Hehn.And just in time: the NFL Super Bowl trophy has his name on it. (Lombardi, not Hehn.) Lombardi is a “gapper” — someone we should have profiled long ago.
Michael Biehn, Bite Victim
In every James Cameron movie Michael appears in, his character is bitten on the hand by another character. From Wikipedia’s entry on actor Michael Biehn. But wait: there’s a caveat!This does not include Terminator 2: Judgment Day (however, Biehn is only in one scene in this film, and the scene is not part of the theatrical version; it is only available in the extended edition of the film).
‘Fancy Teeing Up Tiger’s 12 Lovers?’
The Sun covers the novelty item of the year: a dozen golf balls with sketches of Tiger Woods’s alleged mistresses.
Tiger Woods Is Out of Sex Rehab, Probably
Tiger Woods has checked out of a Mississippi sex addiction clinic and flown off with his wife, Elin Nordegren Woods. That’s according to various media reports, none of which have an on-the-record quote or attribution.
Prince Charles Loves His New Football Jersey
Prince Charles visits Burnley Football Club on 5 February 2009This photo of Prince Charles just cracks me up, for some reason. You have to love the guy.
Norman Rockwell Writes a Fan Letter
“This is the second fan letter of my long career.”So begins a great little 1948 missive from artist Norman Rockwell to illustrator Al Parker — now found on the fabulous site Letters of Note.
Happy Birthday, William S. Burroughs
Writer and performance artist William S. Burroughs was born on this day in 1914. One of the 20th century’s Counter Culture Heavyweights, he wrote Naked Lunch and shot heroin (and his wife). He lived to the ripe old age of 83. In honor of his birthday, here are a pair of video clips:William S. Burroughs Likes Weapons:
Miranda Kerr Defends Photo-Ogling Banker
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Patricia Highsmith, Happy 15th Deathday!
Patricia Highsmith, the creepy and sophisticated author of The Talented Mr. Ripley, died 15 years ago today.(Aside: When did 1995 get to be 15 years ago?)