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More Cowbell
This definitely qualifies as a "pick-me-up clip." It's impossible to watch this and not crack up.
"I have a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell."
How Will Ferrell is able to not crack-up amazes me.
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Since I have to work a midnight shift tonight, I was blessed with perfect weather today that allowed me to stay out of the house and enjoy the area. After a small hike around my neighborhood here on the former Ford Ord, I went out to the new Dunes State Park. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for better conditions. It was right around 20C and the ( Read more... ) -
Judge orders La. school district to stop Bible giveaways
Why in the world is a school giving away Bibles? I wonder if the same people who support a crazy policy such as this would support giving out free Qur'ans to everyone instead? Why don't the schools just concentrate on teaching reading, writing, and mathematics, and leave religion as a private matter for each family to decide? I certainly hope ( Read more... ) -
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It looks like I need to cancel my plans to Congo. This article left me speechless:
Lynchings in Congo as penis theft panic hits capital
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men's penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged ( Read more... ) -
Miwok Beach
On my recent journey through Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, I stopped off at Miwok Beach which is along the coast of Sonoma County. The beach, which is along Highway 1, has breathtaking views and some fantastic vantage points where large waves crash against rocks that rise well out of the water. The windy weather added to the fun and made ( Read more... ) -
$4 Gas in San Francisco
SFGate had a recent article about how gas prices are starting to impact people in San Francisco. According to the article, prices are just a few pennies from hitting $4. High gas prices in California are nothing new and something you simply become numb to. Driving around Monterey shows we are getting off a little easier -- most of the stations are ( Read more... ) -
Ghosts 'n' Goblins
This used to be one of my favorite video games, and I remember growing up that Safeway Supermarket had one in the store. Every so often, my mom would give me some money to play it. :-)
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Prime Minister's Questions
It would be extremely refreshing if the US had a similar question session for members of Congress to hotly debate the President. Here are a few good exchanges from the UK:
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South Park -- French Canada
One of my favorite South Park clips. I'm not too sure how well this went over with the Québécois:
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