Sunday, December 23, 2012

Whitlock: Hey ESPN, is RG3 'black enough?' | FOX Sports - The show has been in the news the past week because its part-time clown, Rob Parker, gleefully swallowed Skip Bayless’ bait and discussed Robert Griffin III’s “blackness” in the most racist way possible. Among other things, Parker insinuated RG3 was a “cornball” brother not “down for the cause” because he’s engaged to a white woman and there are rumors Griffin is a Republican. To the delight and entertainment of his puppeteer (Bayless), Parker did this on national TV.

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http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/whitlock-hey-espn-is-rg3-black-enough.html


Time Magazine Names Mitt Romney Man of the Year 1912 : The New Yorker -In giving Mr. Romney the nod, Time said that he beat out such other candidates for Man of the Year 1912 as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Edward Smith, captain of the Titanic. “It was very close between Romney and the Titanic guy, but we gave it to Romney because it took him slightly longer to sink,” Time wrote. - Mr. Romney could not be reached for comment, a spokesman said, because he was travelling around the world visiting his money.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/time-magazine-names-mitt-romney-man-of.html


From Apocalypse to Dystopia - NYTimes.com - Maureen Dowd - They rule in the back rooms on Capitol Hill and rein in panicked senators and congressmen who fret that they should support some measly legislation to pretend they are not pawns of the gun lobby. - They defend anyone owning anything with a trigger, reiterating that military-style semiautomatics are just uglier hunting guns.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/23/opinion/sunday/dowd-from-apocalypse-to-dystopia.html


Saturday, December 22, 2012

Iowa Supreme Court: OK to fire 'irresistible' worker - CNN.com


http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/justice/iowa-irresistible-worker/index.html?hpt=hp_t1


A 76-year old man made two hole-in-one shots in the same round - Yardbarker - A 76-year old Nashville man is receiving his due credit after reportedly sinking not one, but two hole-in-one shots during the same round. The incredible feat occurred at Windtree Golf Course in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. on Dec. 6. - Believe it or not, the pair of aces now raises Jones' tally to five in 31 years of playing. Quite impressive, eh?


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http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/a_76_year_old_man_made_two_hole_in_one_shot_in_the_same_round/12492523?linksrc=home_rg_head_12492523


Sandy Hook gunman Adam Lanza rarely spoke, could reassemble a computer in 'minutes' - NY Daily News


http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/adam-lanza-assemble-computer-minutes-article-1.1225845


His Giants days ending, Osi Umenyiora has regrets -- lots of them - USATODAY


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/22/new-york-giants-osi-umenyiora-regrets-griping-about-his-contract-q-and-a/1785709/


'The most revolting, tone deaf statement I've ever seen.': NRA condemned after its astonishing response to Sandy Hook massacre calling for schools to arm themselves | Mail Online -Republicans and Democrats unite in their criticism of the National Rifle Association after the powerful group claimed that school should have armed guards to protect against a Sandy Hook style attack


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-most-revolting-tone-deaf-statement.html


Whitlock: Hey ESPN, is RG3 'black enough?' | FOX Sports - The show has been in the news the past week because its part-time clown, Rob Parker, gleefully swallowed Skip Bayless’ bait and discussed Robert Griffin III’s “blackness” in the most racist way possible. Among other things, Parker insinuated RG3 was a “cornball” brother not “down for the cause” because he’s engaged to a white woman and there are rumors Griffin is a Republican. To the delight and entertainment of his puppeteer (Bayless), Parker did this on national TV.

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http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/whitlock-hey-espn-is-rg3-black-enough.html


Milk prices may double in the New Year - CNNMoney


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/milk-prices-may-double-in-new-year.html


Alabama's McCarron is an emotional difference maker - USATODAY - Ray Glier


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/12/21/mccarron-more-than-managing/1785675/


Mercedes-Benz of Dothan - YouTube -- Dawn Dunning Theune - " My Mercedes Saved My Life."


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/03/mercedes-benz-of-dothan-crash-dawn-60.html