Well, that wasn't so hard. I just watched the Democratic National Convention as they elected Barack Obama as their nominee for president. After months of fighting and bashing, everyone has come together to chose this one-term senator from Illinois. Even… Continue reading →
Friends, the long national nightmare is over. Let me tell you a secret: I steal internet. It's not because I don't want to spend the money. It's because my apartment's phone jacks are all silly and it would take a lot of phone calling and money to fix them.… Continue reading →
My phone got a text message on Friday night. It was from a 707 number, which is my hometown. Since my birthday was Thursday I figured it was just an old friend texting to send me happy thoughts and wishes. So I was a little confused when the message said "Hey… Continue reading →
In my line of business (retail whore) I see a whole lot of different people. Happy people, sad people, tall people, short people, fat people and really, really fat people. It's a cornucopia of annoying individuals. I love it. Okay, that's sarcasm but there… Continue reading →
You don't need me to tell you but it's a very good time to be a movie fan. It's summer time, so the most explosive, anticipated films of the year are arriving, one after another. And we are the people with all the answers. Not a day goes by without a… Continue reading →
NBC Universal agrees to buy The Weather Channel Yes! The Weather Channel is about to get sexy! No more boring, old pictures of clouds in front of the sun. With NBC in charge, they'll probably throw Hulk Hogan in there somewhere or have Donald Trump host his… Continue reading →
Below is the link to a very fascinating article written by everyone's favorite dumpy Brit, Christopher Hitchens. He chronicles his experience with being waterboarded. Voluntarily, of course. Article (with link to video) We may complain about Hitchens and his… Continue reading →
I've been moving into a new apartment for the last few weeks. Tomorrow marks the last day of the month, meaning it is the last day I can spend in my old (far inferior) apartment. The move has been wonderful. The new apartment is just head and shoulders better… Continue reading →
I just watched one hell of a documentary tonight. Hard Times at Douglass High: A No Child Left Behind Report Card is airing on HBO and if you haven't seen it, I recommend you do. It's a gut-kick of a film, highlighting one of America's oldest, blackest… Continue reading →
You've got to read this. As the above article states, sisters Sadie and Pyper Vance have taken to the streets of Salt Lake City, protesting high gas prices. They are holding signs, waving to passing citizens, raising their voices. Sing it from the… Continue reading →
"Do you guys remember that time when Simon said that hella funny shit about Jessica? And he was hella smiling? Do you remember that? Do…you…remember…that?" "Shhhhh…shhhhh…No, shut up you guys. Shhhh…." "I think that Indiana… Continue reading →
I once joked about being in the Make-A-Wish foundation. Now, being in the foundation or being terminally ill isn't funny in the slightest but my conversation was. If I had the ability to make one wish – any wish! – and have it come true, my choice would be… Continue reading →