Bag of Randomness

  • This probably deserves its own post, but I think of the modern era, no president has been as disrespected as President Obama in terms of how he is treated by other politicians.  I know presidents of both parties have taken a lot of heat from the general public, but I think for the most part, presidents have been respected by other politicians because they have respect for the actual office.  Now before you get all riled up, can you think of another president been as disrespected by other elected officials like our current president?  Not only while speaking at a joint session of Congress he was interrupted by a congressman yelling at him for being a liar, have a finger pointed at his face on a tarmac by a Governor, but he’s also had to defend his citizenship by numerous elected officials.  Yeah, politicians have thick skin and if they can’t take the heat they have to get out of the kitchen, but I was so moved by Bob Schieffer’s words that I thought I’d start Bag of Randomness off with what he had to say, which you can find at the 40-second mark.
  • I will give Obama credit, he’s never complained about any of the examples I stated above with the possible exception of his citizenship being taken in to question because of how it was distracting from more important issues.
  • Gov Jan Brewer’s book last week was ranked 311,472  in terms of sales on Amazon.com, after this incident, he book climbed to 14 as of this posting.  That’s a 22,000,000% increase and I’m sure some sort of record.
  • In keeping things a little political but moving on to calmer waters, John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States.  He was born in 1790 and took office in 1841, and two of his grandchildren are still alive!
  • Matthew Broderick is going to reprise his role as Ferris Bueller for a Super Bowl commercial.  Here’s a preview.
  • Suzy Kolber finally addresses the Namath issue.  Many local folks would be surprised to know that she used to be part of Special Edition with Jerry Jones that other than Jones’ ego is still airing.
  • Lawrence Taylor recently had something to add about ending Joe Thiesmann’s career, “Hey, listen, I did him a favor, he was on his way out. I’m serious, I gave him a happy accident.”
  • That’s a heck of a way to peel a potato.
  • Was anyone really surprised to find out that a game show host was drunk on the job?  I mean, really, was that sooo shocking?  Has anyone seen any Family Feud episodes with Richard Dawson?
  • Halfsies is a new start up in Austin and NYC that is trying to help people eat less at restaurants while helping to feed the hungry and decrease the amount of food that gets thrown out.  Basically, you pay full price for a half meal, so you eat less and the money goes to feed the hungry.
  • Tempting picture of the day – Hockey Ear Injury [Washington Post]
  • If you have ever been closely involved with a pregnancy, you are familiar with a book called What to Expect When You are Expecting.  A comedy based on the book will soon hit the big screen and there are some funny movie posters that showcase the film’s stars, such as Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker
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Bob Dole is not a Newt Fan

I have not been critical of Newt Gingrich but it is now time to take a stand before it is too late. If Gingrich is the nominee it will have an adverse impact on Republican candidates running for county, state, and federal offices. Hardly anyone who served with Newt in Congress has endorsed him and that fact speaks for itself. He was a one-man-band who rarely took advice. It was his way or the highway.

Read the full quote here.

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Alaska Air Ends 30-Year Tradition of Prayer Cards With Meals

After 30 years of giving passengers prayer cards with their meals, Alaska Airlines notified customers via email they would end the practice next week.

“Religious beliefs are deeply personal and sharing them with others is an individual choice,” according to Wednesday’s email, signed by airline CEO Bill Ayer and President Brad Tilden.

The cards, which feature excerpts from the Old Testament, have always received mixed reviews from customers. The feedback had been mostly positive until a shift in public opinion in recent years.

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Girl, 17, who has eaten nothing else since age TWO rushed to hospital after collapsing

A teenage girl who has eaten almost nothing else apart from chicken nuggets for 15 years has been warned by doctors that the junk food is killing her.

Stacey Irvine, 17, has been hooked on the treats since her mother bought her some at a McDonald’s restaurant when she was two.

Shocked doctors learned of her habit when the factory worker, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, collapsed and was taken to hospital after struggling to breathe.

Miss Irvine, who has never eaten fruit or vegetables, had swollen veins in her tongue and was found to have anaemia.

Medics gave her a series of injections and started her on an urgent course of vitamins.
But, despite being warned that she could die if she sticks to her nugget addiction, she still can’t resist the fast food.

Miss Irvine, who prefers McDonald’s treats but also enjoys KFC’s, told The Sun: ‘I am starting to realise this is really bad for me.’

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