Monthly Archives: June 2012

Signs o’ the Times: Recalling the Scott Walker Recall

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Cartoons: Scott Walker, Lexus Ranger

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Today’s Music: Toast to Michelle Phillips’ Birthday

Michelle Phillips, the last surviving original member of the folk-pop group The Mamas and the Papas, is celebrating her birthday today (b. 1944). She’s also made a name for herself as an actress, appearing in projects as diverse as the 1973 film … Continue reading

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Today’s Quotes: Randomized for June 3, 2012

“Every religion has its own idea, because it is a fiction. You don’t have different ideas about the sun. You don’t have different ideas about the rose. You can have only different ideas about a fiction.” — Osho “A foolish … Continue reading

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Unclear on the Concept

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Sunday Sermon Illustrated for June 3, 2012

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Video: Fox News’ GOP Campaign Ad

The cable outlet that claims to be a ‘fair and balanced’ news organization aired the political ad below, prepared by its staff. Although Fox ‘News’ head Roger Ailes has disavowed knowledge of this ad, it’s well-known in the industry that … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Curtis Mayfield Two-Fer

Soul singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield was born today in 1942 (d. 12/26/1999). Read his bio while you listen to the music. Bonus cut: “People Get Ready”:

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Today’s Jokes: Gates of Perception

Trumped at the Gate Many years ago, a New York businessman was surprised to spot Bill Gates in the Seattle airport, calming tapping away at his laptop while waiting for a flight. Walking up to him, the businessman introduced himself: … Continue reading

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Video and Quotes: Romney’s Dismal Massachusetts Jobs Record

Mitt Romney brought his Bain Capital experience as a corporate raider, the ‘business experience’ he’s now touting as his primary qualification for the presidency, to the governorship of Massachusetts. Funny thing, it didn’t work out so well as, under Gov. … Continue reading

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