Category Archives: news

It’s war!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by tengrain

BENNINGTON, Vt. – A Vermont neighborhood is being stalked by a renegade gray squirrel. Several people in Bennington say they’ve been attacked by a squirrel over the last few weeks. Kevin McDonald tells the Bennington Banner he was shoveling snow … Continue reading →

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Ripped from the headlines!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by tengrain

Death of the Media (Hat tip: Skinny-D)

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Breaking news!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by tengrain

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Hard-hitting journalism from David Gregory (nice hair, too)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by tengrain

Noted theologian and happily heterosexually-married senator Mitch McConnell says that he takes President Obama’s word that he is a Christian. Thank you, David Gregory for this hard-hitting line of interrogation. But, gee, your hair looks great. UPDATE: More dog-whistle (The … Continue reading →

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Important News Flash!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by tengrain

Gawker This is why I giggle whenever anyone says, “Well, according to Wolf Blitzer…”

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News Flash: David Gregory asks follow-up question

Posted on July 19, 2010 by tengrain

Can it be that the Dancin’ Fool, David Gregory, the noted rap impresario, actually looked at his old Journalism 101 textbook and saw something about follow-up questions? What does distinguish the Republican Party of today from the Republican Party under … Continue reading →

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With friends like these…

Posted on May 3, 2010 by tengrain

For those of you thinking about misanthropy as a valid lifestyle choice, this story should help you make up your minds: The Sun UK Chef dies after an EEL was put up his bum. Shocked doctors in Sichuan, China, found … Continue reading →

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Maybe the best thing on Twitter…

Posted on March 19, 2010 by tengrain

…is the Fake AP Style Guide: You can subscribe to their feed here. You will be a better writer for following their advice, the AP guarantees it.

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But he got 60 MPG!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by tengrain

Treehugger A Toyota Prius accelerated out of control on a busy California freeway on Monday before police intervened to bring the vehicle to a standstill, police said. We Prius drivers are an edgy lot. Don’t mess with us. Now I’m … Continue reading →

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And now, breaking news from Utah

Posted on February 12, 2010 by tengrain

The Desert Times tells us… With most Democrats voting no, the Utah House approved a resolution Tuesday that questions global warming while asking the federal government not to proceed with “cap-and-trade” legislation or CO2 regulation. Sponsor Rep. Kerry Gibson, R-Ogden, … Continue reading →

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