Quick Notes 201109

Friday, September 30, 2011
Prince Michael Jackson

The caption to this photo said that Prince Michael Jackson had an eerie resemblance to his father, the late, great entertainer Michael Jackson. It’s amazing! If the caption didn’t say it was Prince I would’ve sworn it was Michael.

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Cantaloup Linked To Listeria

Cantaloup linked to a listeria outbreak. It’s only a matter of time before somebody says that to keep this from happening again we should deregulate the produce industry.

Monday, September 26, 2011
Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal

Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal give a press conference after their return from two years of imprisonment in Iran. I bet next time they’ll be a lot more careful when they hike so close to a country that may not be on the best terms with the United States.

Friday, September 23, 2011
Palestine Applies For Membership

It is official! Palestine has applied to the United Nations for membership. The United States promises to veto the application on behalf of Israel.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

It’s official! The institutionalized prejudice policy against homosexuals serving in the military commonly referred to as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ended today!

Friday, September 16, 2011
End Of The Line

After more than ten million units, including its other variations like the Lincoln Town Car and the Mercury Grand Marquis, the last Crown Victoria has rolled out of the Ford factory. What will all those cab companies, law enforcement agencies, limousine services, and Florida retirees do now?

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Texana Hollis Evicted

101 year old Texana Hollis was evicted from the Detroit house she called home for six decades. Her son ignored the eviction notices and now mom’s out on the street. They were irresponsible so now I guess they don’t deserve any help.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Miss Universe

Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, is crowned Miss Universe.

Friday, September 9, 2011
Drilling = Jobs

Louisiana Representative Jeff Landry holds a sign during President Obama’s speech to a joint session of Congress saying drilling equals jobs. Massive oil spills along the gulf coast leads to jobs to clean up that mess. Doesn’t mean they’re a good idea.