http://www.bagofnothing.com Because that's all I have to offer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I think this is really just a Texas sorta thing, so if you aren't a local reader, just know during homecoming football games boyfriends or parents buy their girls a mum to wear.  The mums aren't made out of flowers, but usually a bunch of ribbons and glitter and stuff.  ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/people-love-their-homecoming-mums-in-texas/ consumerist.com http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/nordstrom-refuses-to-start-christmas-early/ American history is brought to life by children in this true-to-life reenactment of the first Thanksgiving. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/kids-reenact-the-first-thanksgiving/ SANTA CRUZ -- By golly, a downtown bookstore has found a way to poke fun at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and draw attention to her new book released this week, "Going Rogue: An American Life." Several copies of Palin's book, about her experience as John McCain's running mate in 2008 ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/palins-book-comes-with-bag-of-nuts-at-santa-cruz-bookshop/ Stefani Germanotta, now known as Lady Gaga, performing at Ultraviolet Live, NYU's annual talent show. She ended up coming in 3rd place. She's actually pretty talented, and I love being entertained by Lady Gaga - she's so out there and crazy, I'm just entertained. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/lady-gaga-before-she-became-lady-gaga/ We think this is week 12 of the pregnancy.  The first sonogram will be the week after Thanksgiving.  Hopefully FetusGeeding is doing well. She's not as sleepy anymore, doesn't crave sweets, and has trouble finding pants that are comfortable. The Blind Side comes out this weekend and I have no desire to ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/bag-of-randomness-266/ CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine. Many of the nation's Santas want to be given priority for the vaccine and not just because of those runny-nosed kids. There's also the not-so-little matter of that round belly. Research has suggested obesity could be a ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/santas-lobby-for-swine-flu-shots/ Enter your name, and it will make it mighty. makememighty.ca For example . . . http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/make-me-mighty/ There’s a new slogan making its way onto car bumpers and across the Internet. It reads simply: “Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” A nice sentiment? Maybe not. The psalm reads, “Let his days be few; and let another take his office.” Presidential criticism through witty slogans is nothing new. Bumper stickers, t-shirts, and hats ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/pray-for-obama-psalm-1098/ LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A police officer in a small Arkansas town used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission to do so. Now the town's mayor is calling for an investigation into whether the Taser use was appropriate. Full Article http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/arkansas-officer-tasers-girl-who-resisted-bedtime-shower/ With its combination of symbolical and practical strength, it’s hard to think of a situation where this pendant would not have you covered. The bits sizes are based on actual screwing bits, including an IKEA standard tool - handy for those touch up jobs you never get around to. Though not ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/bit-cross/ On November 4-6, 300 contestants gathered in Washington, D.C. for the first annual National Bible Bee, a motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth from 7 to 18 years of age. Nine contestants emerged as contest winners and received the following awards: http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/contestants-quote-scripture-and-take-home-260000-in-prize-money/ WiserTogether is dedicated to helping you make better decisions about your health care. Most advice you find elsewhere is provided by or about people not like you – perhaps a different age, socioeconomic background or family situation. As a result, the advice doesn’t relate to you. At WiserTogether, we are dedicated ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/wiser-pregnancy/ I have a feeling the Cowboys are going to play a very sloppy game this Sunday. There's a pothole commercial that is driving me insane.  Basically some car gets a flat after running over a pothole and then the pothole starts to talk like a drunk Britney Spears. I really don't want ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/bag-of-randomness-265/ http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/mass-we-pray-the-video-game/ "I Was Just Flipped Off By A Silver-Haired Old Lady With a Honk if You Love Jesus Sticker on the Bumper of Her Car" by Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/recently-heard-on-nprs-car-talk/ You know, I actually found this pretty informative. Click to enlarge. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/where-should-i-eat/ Article http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/thats-one-way-to-trim-the-hedge/ In the comfort and security of their car, a family thought there was nothing to worry about as they drove through a South African safari park - until a lion calmly opened their back door with his teeth. Full Article This event reminds me of a scene in Jurassic Park. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/lion-opens-familys-car-door-with-his-teeth/ An Iowa City woman said she has suffered physical and mental pain for the last two years after a shampoo bottle was dropped on her head. Now, Mary Jones has filed a lawsuit against La’ James International College in hopes of receiving compensation for her losses. According to the lawsuit, Jones was ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/woman-files-suit-over-shampoo-bottle-being-dropped-on-her-head/ I remember seeing a KFC in the background of the pyramids behind Obama when he went over for a visit. http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/worlds-most-scenic-pizza-hut-location/ Play depicting Jesus as gay packs church SANTA ANA - A play depicting Jesus as a gay man played to an appreciative audience in a packed church sanctuary tonight while a handful of protesters outside called it blasphemous. It was the second showing of "Corpus Christi" in Orange County in about two ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/coming-to-corpus-christi-texas-next-year/ I remember on Sunday nights there was a sports show called the George Michael Sports Machine.  For the longest time I always had to do a double-take because I always first thought of the British singer, thinking, why the heck would he host a sports show?  I also thought it ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/bag-of-randomness-264/ More pics http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/hungry-hungry-hippos/ Even as drug makers promise to support Washington’s health care overhaul by shaving $8 billion a year off the nation’s drug costs after the legislation takes effect, the industry has been raising its prices at the fastest rate in years. In the last year, the industry has raised the wholesale prices ... http://www.bagofnothing.com/2009/11/drug-makers-raise-prices-in-face-of-health-care-reform/