Browsing the blog archives for October, 2010
The Center for Post-Apocalyptic Studies has released a new study showing the range of fears most Americans feel about the coming collapse of civilization. According to a spokesman for the Center: As can be expected, the majority of people surveyed were worried about survival, where they could find food and shelter. But we also found […]
One by one, Chilean miners trapped underground for 68 days were brought to the surface as people throughout the world watched. Also on hand were the media who struggled to find meaning in the event as the miners were rescued. As the first miner Alfonso Avalos, 31, was rescued his father said “I am so […]
A 40-year old director, cinematographer and father attached a camera to a Thai-food takeout container and a weather balloon and successfully launched it 100,000 feet into the upper reaches of the atmosphere, sending back photos of the Earth’s curvature and the darkness of space. Dads throughout the world are not amused. “I was going to […]
Former President Bill Clinton has come to the defense of embattled congressional candidate Krystal Ball. Since pictures of candidate Ball have surfaced recently that show her in compromising positions many have abandoned her in her attempt to win office. But not President Clinton. “I stand firmly behind Miss Ball” said Clinton. “It is time we […]
MTV networks has announced that a new reality show featuring Osama Bin Laden and Al Gore, in which the two battle each other while trying to save the environment, has been added to their lineup of new shows. In a statement released today Judy McGrath, chairman and CEO of MTV Networks said: MTV cares about […]
As long expected, The New York Mets fired General Manager Omar Minaya and Manager Jerry Manuel. “The past two years have been very painful for the Mets, their fans and my liver” said owner Fred Wilpon as he reached for his bottle of Jack Daniels. Stating the all options are on the table and that […]
Faisal Shazad, the 31-year old Pakistani immigrant who parked a car filled with explosives in Times Square last May was sentenced to life in prison without parole. U.S. District Court Judge Miriam Goldman Cederbaum pronounced the sentence during a court appearance that was shown on live television. Shazad recounted how he bought quantities of Illudium […]
Yogi Bear, a notoriously mean bear in Jellystone National Park was shot and killed by rangers after it was had killed and eaten park employee Ranger John Smith. Yogi Bear was a bear that park employees kept close tabs on. “He was dangerous around humans” said one. “He would always approach picnickers and try to […]
The celebration was about to begin. Banners were hung in the plaza. It was the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence. There was only one thing missing: people. “It was dark, deserted, desolate. Not a living thing around for miles” said an American visitor. “It was like going to Citi Field to watch the Mets.” Calls to […]
Lou Grant, Producer of WJM-TV’s 6 o’clock news was arrested today by local authorities for the murder of anchorman Ted Baxter. Baxter’s disappearance last winter became front page headlines. Many speculated that perhaps he had run off with long-time girlfriend Georgette Franklin or that he had taken a job at MSNBC. The truth was much […]