I'm not dead...yet.

So, what has happened since I last checked in.

I had an almost all-day hangover after attending Bar Louie. Must remember to eat.

A dwarf caught his penis in a vacuum while performing. Performing what? I have no idea.

Amy Winehouse achieves Dead Pool potential status.

Both Mega Millions drawings had me getting two numbers, which translates to squat. Next drawing: $250 million.

The author of "Dexter" speaks.

Dammit, MTV stole my idea. Nicole Richie was in jail as long as it takes to watch "Borat"

Got to see Cate Blanchett as Dylan in the trailer for "I'm Not There". That's Dylan as in Bob, not McDermott.

Derek Jeter gave Jessica Alba herpes? Huh...what?

Sports talk in this town is abysmal. Mark "Munch" Bishop uttered what is easily the dumbest thing I've heard all year by a sports host. He said, "The Browns could be showcasing D.A.". Yes, this clown uttered a phrase containing words that should never be used in any context, "showcasing Derek Anderson". It's complete bullshit like this that goes unchallenged that really irks me. Who in the NFL will give up even a 7th round pick for Anderson? The loser of Frye-Anderson (barring injury) is cut, end of story. Needless to say that statement combined with the Buckeyes looming probably forces us to not listen to this Mensa ever again.

We have now used Tom Hamilton's phrase from the WTAM Indians commercial, "This place is actually vibrating." at least 250 times this week.

Meal of Links

Fast Company has an profile of Mahalo, the new search engine. More about the developer probably, but an interesting read.

I consulted this calorie website after my hangover induced me to buy a chicken sandwich from the King yesterday. Omigod.

Stephen Hunter can always turn a phrase in his movie reviews. This time, it's the "Nanny Diaries". "For example, the movie shows a HarvardPrincetonYale "typical" mogul type in a mock museum diorama screaming orders to his broker over the phone, but if you look carefully, the guy has clip-on suspenders. Clip-ons! Good God, it's so hard to get quality help these days! This is like Abe Lincoln wearing a fedora."

Exercise Yard

The Braves designated Wicky Wicky Bob for assignment. The Braves don't seen too upset about it. Not sure if he would find his way back here, but they all seem to come back. Remember, we had Russell Branyan for about a day-and-a-half a couple of weeks back.

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