Category Archives: Sad

“Grandpa” Al Lewis April 30, 1910 – February 4, 2006

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For once, Scott Stevens wasn’t the toughest guy on the ice. “I think this is the first time I’ve ever felt intimidated on this ice surface,” the three-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman told a sold-out crowd … Continue reading →

Konica Minolta has long been a leading company in photo imaging business covering wide range of imaging from input to output. In addition, we have provided inspiring products and services by fusing our unique technologies. In camera business, we have … Continue reading →

Cy, short for Cyclopes, a kitten born with only one eye and no nose, is shown in this photo provided by its owner in Redmond, Oregon, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005. The kitten, a ragdoll breed, which died after living … Continue reading →

Michael Vale, best known for portraying the baker in the Dunkin Donuts commercials died of complications from diabetes. He was 83 years old. His iconic character, Fred the Baker, will be remembered by millions for his portrayal of a hapless … Continue reading →

Well-known actor, Vincent Schiavelli died this afternoon at his home in Italy of lung cancer. For me, my favorite role of his was as the eccentric ghost in the subways and Patrick Swayze’s mentor in the movie “Ghost.” His line, … Continue reading →

Random breathalizer testing… In public high schools. Lovely… SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Students who attend homecoming dances on Saturday will be doing some heavy breathing — into Breathalyzers. ADVERTISEMENT At Santa Barbara High School, officials will screen every third or … Continue reading →

A controversial proposed bill to prohibit gays, lesbians and single people from using medical procedures to produce a child has been dropped by its legislative sponsor. State Sen. Patricia Miller, R-Indianapolis, issued a one-sentence statement Wednesday saying: “The issue has … Continue reading →

Vidiot, someone I know from Flickr, was down in Georgia taking pictures (as we Flickrites are apt to do). As he took a picture of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals building, he was stopped… Cop: “Who do you work … Continue reading →

Wal-Mart sucks. They’re about to lay off 4% of their workforce, and they’re citing the increasing costs of minimum wage and other such expenses, bringing their total layoffs for a three year period to six percent of their workforce. Bastards. … Continue reading →

You’ve heard of them before. Usually preceded by some ACLU talking head, we hear about how the mere mention of God within twenty miles of Michael Newdow is some strange violation of his constitutional right to live with his head … Continue reading →

Schumer and his cronies should rot for this one… In one of the more cynical tricks we’ve seen lately, Schumer’s DSCC urged visitors to its Web site to sign a petition urging the firing of Federal Emergency Management Agency Director … Continue reading →

CNN PRODUCERS TOLD ON-AIR GUESTS: GET ANGRY Mon Sep 12 2005 12:42:11 ET After weeks of intense Katrina coverage from the main press, LA TIMES guru and former CNN host Michael Kinsley divulges that CNN was coaching guests to artificially … Continue reading →

National Geographic Magazine… It was a broiling August afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Big Easy, the City That Care Forgot. Those who ventured outside moved as if they were swimming in tupelo honey. Those inside paid silent homage to … Continue reading →

While all hell was breaking loose down South, in Katrina’s aftermath, hundreds of firefighters who were flown in to aid in the rescue effort were held in classrooms for sensitivity training by FEMA, have been put on mop duty, and … Continue reading →

September 5, 2005 | 8:58 p.m. ET The “city” of Louisiana (Keith Olbermann) SECAUCUS — Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff said it all, starting his news briefing Saturday afternoon: “Louisiana is a city that is largely underwater…” Well there’s … Continue reading →

Right city, wrong state FEMA accused of flying evacuees to wrong Charleston Tuesday, September 6, 2005; Posted: 11:29 p.m. EDT (03:29 GMT) (CNN) — Add geography to the growing list of FEMA fumbles. A South Carolina health official said his … Continue reading →

Just once, I wish some loud-mouthed blowhard would say he was quitting and quit. Namely, Mr. Kim DuToit. He keeps promising to quit and step back, and yet he keeps coming back again and again and again. I guess all … Continue reading →

As South drowns, Rice soaks in N.Y. Did New Yorkers chase Condoleezza Rice back to Washington yesterday? Like President Bush, the Secretary of State has been on vacation during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, with Rice enjoying her downtime in New … Continue reading →