The
picture is of the Duggar's oldest son and his virgin bride, but I assure you,
therrrrre's no need to fear - Marky Mark, Marky Mark is here. If you understood
that reference, you are either at 33 year old woman, a gay man, or a very
disturbed, very hairy 35 year old South Sider.
The actor
and longtime girlfriend Rhea Durham tie the knot in an intimate Catholic
ceremony in Beverly Hills
August 1, 2009 at 10:31 pm 
If you
RTA, you come away a bit puzzled. MJ is often understood to have been a
regressed man-child in his personal life, and yet his 12 year old son seems to
be the opposite - a man inhabiting a child's body. He has alledgedly run the
household staff - and won their respect, no less - for years. Moreover, when
his Dad died the doctor came screaming for someone to "Get Prince!" -
not 911, not an adult, but MJ's son - and it was not until Prince took over the
scene that action was taken.
Since
Michael Jackson's death, his son, Prince Michael I, has emerged as the man of
the family.
August 1, 2009 at 10:49 pm
What's up
with the fire sale at the Journal Sentinel? First Tim Cuprisin said goodbye,
then I hear the theater critic is gone, and now the book editor wrote her farewell
address. What's the rationale behind all this - more than pure $ I mean?
August 1,
2009 at 11:00 pm
Ken
Griffey Jr. added Rangers right-hander Tommy Hunter to his long list of home
run victims. Hunter became the 400th big league pitcher to surrender a home run
to Griffey.
August 1, 2009 at 11:11 pm
RIP
The
remains of Captain Michael Scott Speicher, the first American lost in the
Persian Gulf War, have been found in Iraq, the military said Sunday, after
struggling for nearly two decades with the question of whether he was dead or
alive.
August 2, 2009 at 12:09 pm
This
sucks, both for the Brewers and Bill Hall. I like the guy. I once had a
conversation with his high school coach. He said he tried to stop Bill from
entering the draft but all Hall could think about was getting to the bigs. I
hope he gets another chance, and a change of scenery.
There's a
best-case scenario for Bill Hall and the Milwaukee Brewers, and it doesn't
involve his return to the starting lineup at third base. The best thing that
could happen for Hall and the Brewers is ...
August 2, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hmm. The
charismatic President of a country that's shifted from democratic captialism to
socialism decides to put the media out of business unless they 'share his
vision'. Thank God it can't happen here. Why, I saw this article on Fox, and .
. . well, on Fox. No, I'm sure the 'Big Three' networks have the story on their
sites too. . . oops, not a whisper. My bad.
Hugo
Chavez Pulls 34 Radio Stations Off the Air , Hugo Chavez said previously that
the revoked licenses could be given to broadcasters who share his socialist
vision.
August 2, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Not only
was the guy on the FBI Most Wanted list in the '60's, in the early 70's he
wrote a book about how he'd turned his life around. "If you see someone on
the street who needs help, help him, because tomorrow night it may be you who
needs help."
Awwww. How sweet. Of course, the next year he rented a house and then burned it
to the ground, and later in the decade he allegedly abducted, mudered, and
sexually assaulted a WI couple.
With rare exceptions, people don't fundamentally change their heart and soul
once they're an adult. Why is that news to anyone? What a world.
Edward
Wayne Edwards, charged with the murders of two Jefferson County teenagers
in1980, was one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted fugitives in 1961. He also
published a book in 1972 about turning his life around.
August 2, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Oh, it's
still probably going to suck. It just won't suck as bad as a Michael Bay or McG
driven flick.
Ridley
Scott unleashed a monster that’s been scaring fans for 30 years when he
directed the sci-fi classic “Alien” in 1979.
August 3, 2009 at 6:19 pm
[this was Prometheus,
and boy was I wrong; I loved it]
This one
may get a blog post of its own. To quote the Times of London : "Christians
also face intimidation because of discriminatory blasphemy laws, including one
that carries the death penalty for defiling the Koran and images of the Prophet
Muhammad. The law is often misused to settle personal scores."
Paramilitary
troops patrolled the streets of a town in eastern Pakistan yesterday after
Muslim radicals burnt to death eight members of a Christian family, raising
fears of violence spreading to other areas.
August 4, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Ordinarily I'd say 34
years for a weak stab at attempted murder is enough. But when you aim a gun at
the President life in prison should actually be 'life in prison'.
Heck, I was watching a Nat. Geographic special yesterday that said some states
will be put you in prison for 35 years for possession of two marijuana plants.
Two plants = 35 years. Worship Manson and aim at gun at a President = 34 years.
What a world.
The
president she tried to assassinate has been dead for nearly three years, and
her longtime idol and leader, Charles Manson, remains in prison.
August 5, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Happy 2nd
Birthday Ginger!Today is the 2nd, joyous birthday of the one and only Feral
Child, aka Lump aka Baby, better known online as Ginger Slap. May she enjoy
this day, and another hundred birthdays in the years to come!
August 7, 2009 at 12:03 am
"She did say that
they touched North Korean territory very, very briefly," Lisa Ling, sister
of Laura Ling, told CNN on Thursday."
You know, I'm all for saying "P. off" to North Korea on just about
any subject, but uh? Memo to 3rd rate journalist Rather than creating an
international incident between two nations that have come to blows before,
DON'T ILLEGALLY CROSS THE BORDER. You cannot, you will not, ever convince me
that N. Korea doesn't clearly delineate their border.
Ugh . .
Two U.S.
journalists pardoned and freed by North Korea did cross illegally into that
country, the sister of one of the women said.
August 7, 2009 at 1:45 am
Cuban born
Sen. Martinez (R-Fla) is resigning. This won't affect the makeup of the Senate,
as the Republican Gov. will appoint someone to warm the seat until the 2010
election. Martinez had previously stated he would not seek reelection next
year.
Sen.
Martinez (R-Fla.) Gives Up Seat Early
August 7, 2009 at 12:23 pm
You know
what's ridiculous about major network news? (aside from their blind love for
Obama) They run incredible stories t hat revolve around a picture or a dispute
about a picture- and then, *out of a sense of propriety* refuse to post any of
the picutres themselves. Then why run the story in the first place???
Lady
Gaga's manager calls rumors that she's a hermaphrodite and has a penis
August 8, 2009 at 11:26 am
As The
World Turns is in danger of being cancelled, just one more sign that our
civilization is crumbling.
My Mom watched it religiously in my youth, and I remember the Dusty-Lily-Holden
triangle very well. I still look down at Margo for her affair with Hal. How
could she cheat on a guy like Tom???
Posted Aug
7th 2009 9:02AM by Allison WaldmanFiled under: Programming, OpEd, Daytime,
Cancellations, Pickups and Renewals, Ratings, Reality-Free
August 8, 2009 at 11:35 am
Busy day
today. My daughter's 2nd birthday party, followed by a family BBQ and then a
bit of a mess after that. All in all, a great day.
August 9,
2009 at 12:15 am
I mean
this with 100% sincerity: if you want to put a smile on my face and make me
instantly happier, no matter the situation, just show me an Alex Rodriguez home
run.
August 9,
2009 at 9:27 pm
Hmmm. I'm not
sure what's sadder; the fact that this is considered national news, or that I
was actually thinking about his dissapearance a few days ago.
A private
investigator leading the search for Olivia Newton-John's ex, Patrick McDermott,
said they received a fax that he is alive and well and wants to be left alone.
august
11, 2009 at 12:51 am
Every few
minutes I've heard this guttural sound coming from the other room. Kind of
freaky in a quiet house, actually. Then I got it: it's Smiley's crickets. They
aren't quite chirping so much as . . . well, making unique disgusting noises.
August 11,
2009 at 1:05 am
Oh, I'd
love one, don't get me wrong. But my trivial concerns: say you live in the
heart of the city where there are no garages, or rent instead of own. I've
lived plenty of places where everyone parks on the street. Or you live in a
large complex where parking isn't assigned in the lot. Where do you plug in?
Who pays for the juice in that case?
The
Chevrolet Volt, GM's electric car that's expected to go on sale in late 2010,
is projected to get an estimated 230 miles per gallon, the automaker announced
Tuesday.
August 11, 2009 at 12:03 pm
83 homes
on the south side would be demolished under the current plan to expand the
Kinnickinnic River. Thurs an open house will be held to discuss the idea. I
like the goal: less flooding, more nature friendly river. I'm *not* fond of
reducing our tax base further by shoving 83 families to the burbs, or the idea
of taking homes for the public 'good'.
Aug. 11,
2009 5:16 p.m. | A Kinnickinnic River neighborhood plan and a proposed $40
million flood-control strategy for the river downstream of S. 27th St. will be
discussed at a public open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Kosciuszko
Community Center gym, 2201 S. 7th St.
August 11, 2009 at 5:50 pm
The city
is marking up the street in front of my house - literally, directly in front of
my house - and I went and asked what was going on. Turns out they're building a
gas line from the landfill in Franklin, all the way down to Jones Island. (!)
Based on soil samples from in front of my house, they may have to dig the
street up to lay the pipe. Yikes!
Brewers
have released Bill Hall, fired 17 year vet Bill Castro, sent JJ Hardy down to
the minors and called up Escobar. Too little, too late I think. Thank God I
still have the Yanks.
The
Brewers have fired pitching coach Bill Castro and replaced him with Class AAA
Nashville pitching coach Chris Bosio. In another drastic move, the Brewers have
sent down shortstop J.J. Hardy and recalled Alcides Escobar from Nashville.
August 12, 2009 at 12:31 pm
August 12,
2009 at 1:22 pm
Smiley
and Caitlin
Les Paul
Dead at 94Waukesha's own Les Paul, the inventor of the electric guitar and
music legend, has passed away. He was 94. RIP Les - you made Wisconsin proud.
August 13, 2009 at 3:43 pm
CNN is
reporting Michael Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
August 13,
2009 at 8:10 pm
Spent the
day @ UWM with my two oldest girls. Great time. Supposed to have a rummage
tomorrow, but it's been postponed.
August 15,
2009 at 12:07 am
Archie
comics is celebrating issue 600 with Archie proposing . . .to Veronica! I
always thought Betty was more bleepable, but to each his own.
DALLAS
(AP) -- When comic book store owner Dave Luebke heard that after 67 years, the
carrot-topped everyman of the comic world, Archie, was proposing to va-va-voomy
rich girl Veronica instead of girl-next-door Betty, he decided to protest by
selling his copy of the series' rare first issue.
August 15, 2009 at 11:22 am
Jim Doyle Won't Seek Re-electionBig news out of Madison:
according to published reports, WI Gov. Jim Doyle (D) has decided against a
2010 bid for re-election. Hallelujah. It could go on of two ways. First: Doyle
leaves office early, Lawton takes over, and campaigns w/ an incumbents
advantages. Two, the Dems abandon most of Doyle's record and campaign as
'outsiders'. Who the candidate is in that scenario I couldn't say, but it'll be
a bumpy ride.
August 15,
2009 at 5:28 pm
How much
can a 20#'er eat? Corn dogs, carrots, a granola bar, some salad, an apple,
cereal, waffles . . now she just raided the fridge and brought me a jar of
peanut butter and cream cheese. YOU ARE TWO. YOU DO NOT HAVE A TAPEWORM. GO
WATCH ELMO. Ugh.
August 15,
2009 at 6:10 pm
The Mayor
was beaten with a pipe as he was leaving State Fair last night . . .more to
follow . . .
Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett was recovering Sunday morning after he was beaten with a pipe
after leaving the Wisconsin State Fair with his family Saturday night.
August 16, 2009 at 10:47 am
Ha! How
very true!
Oh yes!
Daniel E Slap-‘s best name anagram is A LAZY, PENNILESS DICK . But what is
YOURS? August 16, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Favre
signs with Vikings, according to JS
August 18, 2009 at 12:38 pm
The
company began in Janesville (WI) in 1888.
Atlanta-based
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said it plans to close its Janesville facility by the
end of the first quarter of 2010. Manufacturing and distribution work will be
moved to an office products division operation in Mexicali, Mexico. ...
August 18, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Project
Runway is Back! And (not) better than ever!I worked last night but returned
home to a heapin' helpin' of Project Runway on my DVR. The verdict? Well, I
won't say they've jumped the shark, but I wasn't bowled over
August 21, 2009 at 11:30 am
Just back
from camping and found out Ted Kennedy died. As he was a fellow human being,
RIP, but . . . "the end of Camelot" says CNN??? Ugh. Cue a solid week
of crocodile tears and eulogizing on the Hill, in blogdom, and in the MSM.
August 26,
2009 at 3:47 pm
[perhaps this
was too harsh]
RIP
Dominick
Dunne, the former Hollywood producer and best-selling author known for his
Vanity Fair essays on the courtroom travails of the rich and famous, died
Wednesday in New York city after a long battle with cancer.
August 26, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Hmm.
Somehow I don't think I qualify for a religous order, semi-teetotaler or not.
Daniel
completed the quiz "What nationality do you drink like?" with the
result Nothing..Never said it was a bad thing, but you don't drink. Your
friends say you miss out on all the fun. You might not do it because you wanna
be original, or you're "too smart" Its okay, you can have fun without
drinking... It could be against your religion as well. When : Never What :
Nothing How much : None.
August 27, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Teams I
love to watch lose! by Daniel 1. Chicago Cubs2. Minnesota Vikings3. Boston
Red Sox4. Chicago Bears 5. Los Angeles Lakers
August 27, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I have
written and erased two comments about this monster. Read it yourself.
Police:
California Girl Kidnapped 18 Years Ago Kept as Sex Slave in Couple's Backyard,
Jaycee Lee Dugard, an 11-year-old girl who was kidnapped while waiting for the
school bus in 1991, has been found alive after allegedly being held captive in
the backyard of a convicted sex offender for 18 years.
August 27, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I'm
listening to Creed's new single "Overcome" for the first time, and it
rocks.
August 30,
2009 at 9:53 pm
I don't
know what *your* facebook homepage looks like, but I hate the new version.
August 31,
2009 at 4:24 pm
[again –
an overstatement. I don’t even remember the ‘before’]
October 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm 
