Apartment Therapy LA (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
ATLA reader, Lauren, sent us a photo postcard journal of her envious getaway stay at the old digs of the Chairman of the Board himself in Palm Springs: In May, a friend invited me down to Palm Sprin
The Rap Sheet (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
In just a decade--since the publication of her first novel, Garnethill--Scottish crime fictionist Denise Mina has gone from being unknown to being celebrated. And busy. Not only has she continued to pen novels, but she’s also moved into the composition of comic books, graphic novels, and plays. “How does she do it all'” Mina asks on her Web site, echoing a question that many of her readers might
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
When the Cubs finally won the World Series, Carlos Zambrano wept. He pitched a one-hit complete game, putting the Red Sox in a sleeper hold.
MilkandCookies.com (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
George Burns and John Denver starred in the 1977 Blockbuster Comedy Hit "Oh, God!". In this key scene George Burns (as God) is "grilled" by John Denver (the avergae Joe chosen to spread "The Word"). - Enjoy, and please take a moment to rate and comment.
I Ain't Afraid of No Daleks (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The personal blog of a genuine old maid and a closet transcendentalist. Blather about my everyday life, creative stuff, humor, political, and social commentary and, since I'm hopelessly Whovian, references to Doctor Who and David Tennant.---------------------------NOTE: The Accord Fund Raiser is back! Because I didn't meet my goal last year, of 250 pounds, I'm re-opening the blog to donations again...
Head Nurse (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
This is actually a day early, as my time off ends tomorrow. *sigh* My Mom will be seventy years old tomorrow, July 16th. Hooray! People who lived to be 70: 1. Methuselah (969) 2. Benjamin Franklin (84) 3. Helen Keller (88) 4. Florence Nightengale (90) 5. George Burns (100) People who did not live to be 70: 1. Jesus (33?) 2. Mozart (35) 3. Eva (Uncle Tom's Cabin, age 6?) 4. Rumwold (Anglo-Saxon saint,...
Wolves Can Shuffle Cards. (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
"I'd rather be a failure at something I enjoy than be a success at something I hate." — George Burns
telescreen.org (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Fun correction in yesterday's Times: An article today in Sunday Business about missed opportunities to reduce America’s dependence on imported oil refers to a 1990 effort by Senator Jesse Helms, Republican of North Carolina, to block higher mileage requirements for...
Dickiebo (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. George Burns
The Morehead The Merrier (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
George Burns used to end his shows by saying to his wonderful, funny, funny wife, "Say Goodnight, Gracie." She never said "Goodnight George." But tonight we must say "Goodnight George." for George Carlin, arguably the greatest stand-up comic of the second half of the 20th Century, after his friend, mentor, and fellow arrestee Lenny Bruce (They were arrested together. Isn't that touching?), has left...
Today's Blog Music (Free subscription) | 06/18/2008
in post Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 12 from Popdose .
Popbytes (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
oh my word - when amy poehler 's baby is born - i swear it will come out telling crazy ass jokes (maybe with a cigar in their mouth like george burns ) between funny lady mommy amy and hilarious daddy will arnett - this baby is totally bound for comedy! ms. poehler was spotted out & about today in new york city - you can totally see her baby bump - she's so adorable and has been a highlight on saturday...
The Herald (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008
If there is a more remarkable character operating at the elite end of world football than Leo Beenhakker, his memoirs would rival the Encyclopedia Britannica for sheer volume of content.
SouthAfrica.info RSS feed (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
The US Open tees off on Thursday with six South Africans in the 156-man field. Tiger Woods is the hot favourite to add to his 13 major victories but, as Trevor Immelman proved at the US Masters, he's not unbeatable.
John Gushue . . . Dot Dot Dot (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
"When he has a party, you not only bring your own scotch, you bring your own rocks." - George Burns
