Basil’s Blog

As promised, Headline News left over from the holidays.
From AJC:
YMCA Chief Fired for Transgender Ball Flap
Defends saying “The ball should have been a clue”
From AJC:
Rain to move out, cold to move in
Rain to get deposit back
From CNNmoney:
Oil slips on milder weather
Falls, hurts back
From CNN:
New rules aim for more efficient do-not-call registry
“Do not call” not clear [...]

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So I got a book and a DVD starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen and I got another book and I got another DVD starring Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer and Queen Latifah but I already had it so I’m going to get another and I got another book and I got a thing [...]

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the [...]

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The cough came back, which means more drugs. Before I lose consciousness, I thought I’d post another edition of Headline News:
From The Boston Channel:
Fishing Boat Survivor Recounts Ordeal
DNC still not satisfied
From CNN:
TSA modifies pat-downs to exclude breasts
Shortage of male TSA personnel expected
From CNN:
‘The best-known black man on Earth’
Old whats-his-name
From Washington Post:
Palestinians, Israelis Endorse Conference
Both expect [...]

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I saw in the news where some judge in New York City has rejected a guilty plea from a spammer. You may remember this case. Seems that Jason Smathers of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, while employed by America Online, sold 92-million e-mail addresses to an “internet marketer.” You know “internet marketers,” don’t you? They are [...]

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I don’t know if it’s a slow news day, or if the after-effects of medication are still making themselves known, but here’s the news:
From AJC:
Millions disputed by Grady
Best friend contests Fred Sanford’s will
From CNN:
Snoop Dogg sues over alleged extortion
Rapper: “They threatenin’ to tell ‘em my real name is Calvin Broadus and that ain’t right. What? [...]

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Moehawk was kind enough to point out that my headlines are showing the effects of the medication. And I’m guessing that’s not a good thing. I guess in a couple of days, I’ll find out. That’s about how long it takes for the little medicine-thingys to get bored and leave the system. I haven’t taken [...]

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Frank J. over at IMAO has posted Holiday Headline Fun. They funny. Go read. Oh, and here are some of my offerings:
From AJC:
Waffle House, Tyrone try to work out sticky differences
Waitress apologizes for spilling syrup on former Notre Dame coach
From WFTV:
Teen Accused Of Shooting Santa With Pellet Gun
Weapon identified as an official Red Ryder, carbine [...]

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You know how on medications they have warnings like “Do not operate heavy machinery” and such? And you know how I’ve mentioned that I’ve been fighting a cold and taking medications? And that I don’t do medications well?
Well, they should add “Do not operate a shower massage” on that medication. You must really have all [...]

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One of the worst things about being sick … other than the obvious … no, wait, that’s it: being sick. I mentioned earlier I’m not a big fan of taking drugs. Not a macho thing; when I’m sick, I’m a wimp. No, that’s not it. It’s that drugs do things that I don’t understand. For [...]

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