Archive for May, 2008

National Chocolate Chip Day

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

It's National Chocolate Chip Day! Now that's a dangerous holiday, if ever I've heard one. Considering how bad the national obesity epidemic has become, it's not right to promote something so gooey, so rich, and so delectably tasty as the chocolate chip. Some people like chocolate chip cookies, but ...

Vatican Aliens

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The Vatican's chief astronomer says he draws no distinction between life on this planet, or life in space, because God made all of it. "Why should we not talk about an extraterrestrial brother, just as we consider earthly creatures as a brother, and sister? It would still be part of creation," ...

Obama T-Shirt

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The Obama T-Shirt where Curious George is eating a banana is making the news today. Many people find the Obama T-Shirt offensive, and some are even out in Marietta, Georgia boycotting and picketing the tavern that sells the shirt. Curious George is a cartoon monkey, and isn't supposed to offend ...

Marche Taylor

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Marche Taylor had to leave her prom in handcuffs because school officials didn't feel she was wearing enough clothing. Marche Taylor wanted a refund when she found out she couldn't get into her prom because of her clothing. After offering to add some clothes, she was still barred access and ...

Mildred Loving

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Mildred Loving passed on today. Her story was one of love. Mildred Loving fell in love with a white man in 1967 and had to sue the government in order to realize her dream of marrying him. Mildred Loving died at 68. In 1967, her and her husband ...