Congressional Medal of Honour winner…
The K9 above is Brutus, a military K9 at McChord. He’s huge – part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture. Brutus is running toward me because he knows I have some Milk Bone treats, so he’s slobbering away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn’t stop, but he did. Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour in Iraq. His handler and four other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant ‘go away but come back and find me’. The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they all escaped. He’s the first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows you’re ok, he’s a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. Enjoys the company of cats.
Imagine him kicking down your dog is you are a terrorist.
Update: There is some debate about the veracity of the above story.
No commentsGuitarist Jeff Healey dies of cancer
The blind Canadian rock and blues musician Jeff Healey has died of cancer on the eve of a new album release. The famous guitarist, who played with his instrument flat on his lap, died of cancer in a Toronto hospital on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
I have always been impressed by Healey. Its a great shame that cancer finally got him. He is one of the most inspiring guitarists of his generation. And lets face it his music made the movie Roadhouse.
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I think I have seen Healey live. I was always impressed by just how good he was despite the fact he was blind. His playing was just so full of feeling. Just check this out and his version of My Guitar Gently Weeps is pretty impressive too.
No commentsHugo Chavez Rattles His Saber
Whether the military would go along Chavez’s plan and create a Falklands Islands-like diversion from Venezuela’s increasingly dire internal situation is anyone’s guess. But surely it would take more than Chavez’s rants to bring about an international incident.
If this isn’t a sign that Chavez’s utopia is not doing well I would be surprised. Expect some creative defences for this from the Chavez fans around the world.
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Attention Americans…socialised medicine?
If you think that socialised medicine is a good idea; then you might want to check out this short film about a Canadian suffering from a rare brain disease. Then again if you live in Maine you are probably aware of all the Canucks who end up in Maine hospitals when they need treatment quickly.
Hat tip: Steve at ASI.
1 commentMuslim clerics condemn terrorism — by the West
This condemnation of terrorism by Dar ul-Uloom Deoband has gotten—not unexpectedly—a lot of enthusiastic media attention, and yet—also not unexpectedly—the more one looks at this, the less there is to see.
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Life’s Embarrassing Moments
I was somewhat perplexed by the controversy surrounding rapper Ice-T’s 1992 song, “Cop Killer.” If you don’t recall it, there was much outrage about it from various police associations and politicians, to the point where Time-Warner, which released the album it appeared on, withheld it from subsequent pressings. (And I still haven’t heard it to this day.) With all the hoo-hah about “freedom of speech” and “inciting violence” and “the nature of the black experience in America” there seemed one obvious defence that no one was making, though Ice-T later would hit on the essence of it:
“I’m singing in the first person as a character who is fed up with police brutality. I ain’t never killed no cop. I felt like it a lot of times. But I
never did it. If you believe that I’m a cop killer, you believe David Bowie is an astronaut,” in reference to Bowie’s song “Space Oddity.”
Or that Mick Jagger is a “Street Fighting Man,” etc.
In other words, we are dealing with works of fiction here, with the singer (or by extension, the band) stepping into the equally fictitious role of the protagonist.
Now, keeping all that in mind, I present this completely fictional song, in which I attempt to imagine how it is for all those poor slobs out there stumbling through life. Because, if you must know, I am so incredibly cool that it would make you sick.
Did I mention that I MADE ALL OF THIS STUFF UP??!? Sheesh.
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[Verse]
I farted in church loud and clear as a bell
It rattled the preacher
From his pulpit he fell
There was no denyin’
The shame i felt
And worst of all
It really smelled
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[Verse]
The whole damn crowd turned to look at me
They was sniffin’ the air like it was blasphemy
I felt like crawling
Under the pew
I mean I felt
Like, you know, that this was uncool
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[Verse]
I got real drunk and I asked a lady
I said how’d she like
To carry my baby
She slapped my face
And out I went
To nurse a hangover
and forever repent
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[Chorus]
Life’s embarrassing moments
Yeah, life’s embarrassing moments
These really should pass without comment
But I need a song
Won’t you sing along
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Walked into a meeting
With my fly undone
I looked like a derelict
O-on the run
My new proposals were rejected by all
They shook their heads
Said they’d give me a call————————————————————————-
[Chorus]
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[Bridge]
I phoned an old acquaintance
And said: Could I speak to Paul?
Unfortunately he’s to be buried next week
And that was all
My condolences to his family I paid
And then I went to his funeral
and tripped over a spade
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[Chorus]
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[Verse]
I had a girl
Man, she was really hot
We wrestled all evening
I pinned her to the cot
But when the chips were down
My passion fled
She cut me up with words
And kicked me out of bed
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[Chorus]
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[ad. lib., out]
Yeah, life
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Cry Me A River
I Got A Girl
The Very Last Man On Earth
Golddigger
Hangin’ In The Park
Just So You Know
Caught By Computer
Me & J.B.
Dirty Little Secret
Fire In The Waxworks
Warning Shots
The Chase
Just Like A Woman
March of BOMS
Welcome to the March 3, 2008 edition of best of me symphony.
Leslie Carbone presents Leslie Carbone: A True Virginian on Taxes posted at Leslie Carbone, saying, “Thanks for hosting.”
JHSEsq presents The Surprising End of My Innocence posted at Colloquium, saying, “The true story of a how a relationship caused a naive, trusting young woman to become more guarded, caution and somewhat cynical.”
JennH presents Thanksgiving at Moms posted at Mixed Metaphor.net, saying, “A fictional short story that will resonate with anyone who has impacted by a loved one’s struggle with Alzheimer’s.”
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Do You Go To Work Sick? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thank you!”
Madeleine Begun Kane presents A Horse Of A Different Color posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
PublicFlirt presents Improve your success in dating and relationships. posted at FeedBulletin for: financialbullet, saying, “How to use compliments with women to improve your success in dating and relationships.”
The Art of Personal Productivity presents Shocking Course Correction Secret Revealed posted at The Bubble Planner.
Tupelo Kenyon presents Make a Decision Easier posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Decisions neednt be a chore. In fact, its a profound privilege to be able to make decisions for yourself. Consider the alternative. Would you rather have someone else make your decisions for you? The ability to make your own decisions is a good definition of freedom. Here are some tips on how to make better decisions easier. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article all free.)”
Alex Blackwell presents 45 Tips for a Happier, Simpler and More Productive Life posted at The Next 45 Years.
Raymond presents understanding Traditional Love Stereotypes About Men and Women. An interesting look at a currently running reality TV show that sets up dates for men and women posted at Money Blue Book.
Leslie Carbone presents Leslie Carbone: Lost in Queens. And Brooklyn. Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island too. posted at Leslie Carbone, saying, “Thanks for hosting!”
Product Launch Formula 2.0 Jeff Walker presents How To Launch Your Product Even If You Only Have A Tiny List posted at Product Launch Formula 2.0 Jeff Walker Hands You The Insider Secrets To Successful Product Launches, saying, “You don’t need to be a guru to have a successful product launch. Free non-guru product launch video case study shows you how. Truly Inspiring”
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