With plenty of weird graphics, CBS and Guy Lombardo welcomed 1977.
They weren't freezing inside the ballroom with Guy and the Royal Canadians.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Diving off the cliff
Remember Wide World of Sports from the 1970s?
On cold winter weekend, you might be transported to Acapulco to see the cliff divers.
Can Reid and Obama do a tandem dive like this?
On cold winter weekend, you might be transported to Acapulco to see the cliff divers.
Can Reid and Obama do a tandem dive like this?
Sunday, December 30, 2012
How about some lawyer control?
HotAir looks at the first known lawsuit from the Sandy Hook shootings.
Where's the waiting period for lawyers before they strike?
All the students, teachers and families in Newtown suffered that day.
You knew some lawyer was going to file suit. Where is their control?
Where's the waiting period for lawyers before they strike?
All the students, teachers and families in Newtown suffered that day.
You knew some lawyer was going to file suit. Where is their control?
Best of the year - we're still here
We made it past the end of the Mayan calendar.
Troglopundit liked my reason for the world to continue.
Troglopundit liked my reason for the world to continue.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Fiscal cliff or fiscal wall
The fiscal cliff gives everybody something to hate - will taxes go up or programs be cut?
Why have we spent so many weekend nights watching Congress doing deadline work - when it could have been done in regular work hours?
Just passing something doesn't solve the long-term structural problems.
The real debt ceiling is the one eventually imposed by global financial markets at some point on a profligate Washington. When that happens, Congress won’t be able to raise the ceiling even if it wants to. The only options then to avoid a financial crisis will be draconian austerity — both massive tax hikes and brutal entitlement cuts.
Why have we spent so many weekend nights watching Congress doing deadline work - when it could have been done in regular work hours?
Just passing something doesn't solve the long-term structural problems.
The real debt ceiling is the one eventually imposed by global financial markets at some point on a profligate Washington. When that happens, Congress won’t be able to raise the ceiling even if it wants to. The only options then to avoid a financial crisis will be draconian austerity — both massive tax hikes and brutal entitlement cuts.
Another fight at the cliff
Enough fiscal cliff.
Feels like the cliffs of insanity from Princess Bride. This fight turns out - in the end - to match two good guys.
Feels like the cliffs of insanity from Princess Bride. This fight turns out - in the end - to match two good guys.
Best of the year - Romney rally
Even though Mitt Romney didn't win, his Fishersville rally in October had the feel of victory.
At least Trace Atkins sounded good.
At least Trace Atkins sounded good.
Saturday song
Congress is spending the last weekend of 2012 trying to do what they haven't done all year - pass budgets and plan for the future.
I think they are running on empty.
I think they are running on empty.
Facebook quote of the week
Ummmmmm...the sound of two girls fighting.....yep....my girls are home! ;)
Friday, December 28, 2012
Cat scratch fever
Jonah Goldberg looks at the six-toed cats of the Hemingway museum - and wonders why Washington cares to take sides in the local issue.
The federal government has plenty on its plate already. It should not be the cavalry of busybody neighbors or aggrieved cat ladies who can’t win an argument at the local level.
Key West is not Mogadishu. It has a functioning government, as does the state of Florida. Residents there — and across America — are capable of self-rule, which includes the right to live in ways other Americans might think is crazy or wrong.
The federal government has plenty on its plate already. It should not be the cavalry of busybody neighbors or aggrieved cat ladies who can’t win an argument at the local level.
Key West is not Mogadishu. It has a functioning government, as does the state of Florida. Residents there — and across America — are capable of self-rule, which includes the right to live in ways other Americans might think is crazy or wrong.
Best of the year - third Instapundit link
I like "riding the wave."
I wish Mitt Romney rode the wave into the White House.
I did ride the wave to an Instapundit link in April, the second of the month.
I wish Mitt Romney rode the wave into the White House.
I did ride the wave to an Instapundit link in April, the second of the month.
Weekend watchdog
For the final week of the season, the NFL picks the most important game for Sunday night.
For the second straight year, it's the Cowboys in a battle for the NFC East crown.
Washington, winners of six straight, host Dallas at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. It's basically win and you're in, and go home if you lose. The Redskins have a slim chance to make the postseason if they lose, depending on results of earlier games. Like last year, a Cowboys loss ends their season.
With the AFC playoff field set, Baltimore heads to Cincinnati Sunday at 1 p.m. New England aims for a top seed in the 4:25 p.m. game against Miami. The choices on Fox include Giants-Eagles at 1 p.m. and Vikings-Packers in the second game of the doubleheader.
The feast of college bowls continues Friday with three games on ESPN. Ohio plays Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl from Shreveport at 2 p.m., then Virginia Tech meets Rutgers from Orlando at 5:30 p.m. Minnesota goes against Texas Tech from Houston at 9 p.m.
Five bowls fill the schedule Saturday. The Armed Forces Bowl goes at 11:45 a.m. on ESPN with Rice against Air Force, then West Virginia plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl. ESPN2 shows the Fight Hunger Bowl at 4 p.m with Navy playing Arizona State, and ESPN continues with two more contests into the night - the Alamo Bowl between Texas and Oregon State at 6:45 p.m. before TCU plays Michigan State from Phoenix at 10:15 p.m.
Comcast offers the Wizards hosting Orlando Friday at 7 p.m. They head to Chicago Saturday at 8 p.m.
It's a battle of Kentucky Saturday at 4 p.m. on CBS, with the Wildcats taking on Louisville.
Friday on ESPN2, Baylor takes on Gonzaga at 8 p.m. before Missouri plays UCLA. ACC powers host western teams Saturday afternoon as Duke meets Santa Clara at noon before UNLV goes against North Carolina. Washington battles Connecticut at 7:30 p.m.
South Carolina faces Presbyterian Saturday at 1 p.m. on Comcast. Virginia battles Wofford Sunday at 1 p.m., and it's Loyola at Memphis at 8 p.m.
MASN shows Seton Hall against Stony Brook Friday at 7 p.m.
It's Providence-Brown on NBC Sports network Friday at 7 p.m.
For the second straight year, it's the Cowboys in a battle for the NFC East crown.
Washington, winners of six straight, host Dallas at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. It's basically win and you're in, and go home if you lose. The Redskins have a slim chance to make the postseason if they lose, depending on results of earlier games. Like last year, a Cowboys loss ends their season.
With the AFC playoff field set, Baltimore heads to Cincinnati Sunday at 1 p.m. New England aims for a top seed in the 4:25 p.m. game against Miami. The choices on Fox include Giants-Eagles at 1 p.m. and Vikings-Packers in the second game of the doubleheader.
The feast of college bowls continues Friday with three games on ESPN. Ohio plays Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl from Shreveport at 2 p.m., then Virginia Tech meets Rutgers from Orlando at 5:30 p.m. Minnesota goes against Texas Tech from Houston at 9 p.m.
Five bowls fill the schedule Saturday. The Armed Forces Bowl goes at 11:45 a.m. on ESPN with Rice against Air Force, then West Virginia plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl. ESPN2 shows the Fight Hunger Bowl at 4 p.m with Navy playing Arizona State, and ESPN continues with two more contests into the night - the Alamo Bowl between Texas and Oregon State at 6:45 p.m. before TCU plays Michigan State from Phoenix at 10:15 p.m.
Comcast offers the Wizards hosting Orlando Friday at 7 p.m. They head to Chicago Saturday at 8 p.m.
It's a battle of Kentucky Saturday at 4 p.m. on CBS, with the Wildcats taking on Louisville.
Friday on ESPN2, Baylor takes on Gonzaga at 8 p.m. before Missouri plays UCLA. ACC powers host western teams Saturday afternoon as Duke meets Santa Clara at noon before UNLV goes against North Carolina. Washington battles Connecticut at 7:30 p.m.
South Carolina faces Presbyterian Saturday at 1 p.m. on Comcast. Virginia battles Wofford Sunday at 1 p.m., and it's Loyola at Memphis at 8 p.m.
MASN shows Seton Hall against Stony Brook Friday at 7 p.m.
It's Providence-Brown on NBC Sports network Friday at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Lockout victim
And no chances to watch the Capitals' Red Rockers like Becca.
Best of the year - second Instapundit link
As April dawned, Instapundit noted how the Obama team tried to get reporters to cover stories.
My response got a link.
My response got a link.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Look, in the sky
2013 could be a good year for comet watching - comet Ison will be coming to town in the fall.
Comet Kohoutek could not be reached for comment.
Comet Kohoutek could not be reached for comment.
For snow lovers
How much skill - or luck - does it take to make a pair of hearts while turning around in a driveway?
I'm dreaming of a white Boxing Day
Missed a white Christmas by that much.
Stay warm and listen to Mark Steyn on the radio.
Stay warm and listen to Mark Steyn on the radio.
Best of the year - first Instapundit link
It was fine logging onto the computer the morning of March 22.
Instapundit had linked this post on Eric Cantor's endorsement in a Republican primary in Illinois.
It was atop his blog for seven hours, starting just before midnight.
That brings in the traffic - most in the history of the blog.
Instapundit had linked this post on Eric Cantor's endorsement in a Republican primary in Illinois.
It was atop his blog for seven hours, starting just before midnight.
That brings in the traffic - most in the history of the blog.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Today's Tied with Me
Christmas Day may be over, but you can still find some cool apps for the rest of the holiday season - or download now for Christmas 2013.
Better than a sick Sheldon
I had a bit of a cold the past few days. I don't think I struggled like Sheldon.
24 hours of gun culture
The conversation on the nation's gun culture will resume - after we watch 24 hours of "A Christmas Story."
Maybe at his next press conference, Mayor Bloomberg can use the classic line from the movie.
"You'll shoot your eye out."
Maybe at his next press conference, Mayor Bloomberg can use the classic line from the movie.
"You'll shoot your eye out."
Monday, December 24, 2012
Best TV theme ever
The death of Jack Klugman reminded me of theme from his 70s show "Quincy M.E." I love the police students passing out while he casually does his work.
Understanding the war on Christmas
Merry Christmas.
Hope you are having a great Christmas Eve.
It's hard to understand what people have against the Christmas celebration, trying to change to words to a "inclusive" holiday celebration.
An answer may be found driving around Christmas Eve night.
Stores close early.
No pizza delivery.
The fast food joints are dark.
Just a few stores stay open into the night.
Basically the world goes dark for 24 hours from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.
It's a night to be part of events with family and friends.
If you're not part of that, there's no denying it.
There's not much open to distract you.
Few very places to gather with people who are not part of the family festivities.
It's all Christmas, all the time Christmas Eve night.
Each year, there's a few more places that open on Christmas Day to give you a place to go. Few enough it's a big deal - Starbucks in Waynesboro has had a banner up for weeks noting its Christmas hours.
You can catch a new movie Christmas night but not much else.
Christmas isn't just a holiday.
It's different.
It's a day the whole world stops - for just a moment.
It's the way it's supposed to be - no one who has lived has been like Jesus of Nazareth.
There's no denying it.
Even if you wish to distract the attention of people away from the fact.
Hope you are having a great Christmas Eve.
It's hard to understand what people have against the Christmas celebration, trying to change to words to a "inclusive" holiday celebration.
An answer may be found driving around Christmas Eve night.
Stores close early.
No pizza delivery.
The fast food joints are dark.
Just a few stores stay open into the night.
Basically the world goes dark for 24 hours from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.
It's a night to be part of events with family and friends.
If you're not part of that, there's no denying it.
There's not much open to distract you.
Few very places to gather with people who are not part of the family festivities.
It's all Christmas, all the time Christmas Eve night.
Each year, there's a few more places that open on Christmas Day to give you a place to go. Few enough it's a big deal - Starbucks in Waynesboro has had a banner up for weeks noting its Christmas hours.
You can catch a new movie Christmas night but not much else.
Christmas isn't just a holiday.
It's different.
It's a day the whole world stops - for just a moment.
It's the way it's supposed to be - no one who has lived has been like Jesus of Nazareth.
There's no denying it.
Even if you wish to distract the attention of people away from the fact.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
This is 40
It's been forty years since the Steelers' Immaculate Reception.
People are still trying to figure it out.
People are still trying to figure it out.
Last minute gift suggestion
Looking for a good 2013 calendar?
Watt's Up With That has your answer.
You can ignore Michael Mann's review.
Watt's Up With That has your answer.
You can ignore Michael Mann's review.
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