Archive for the ‘Current Events’ Category
Weekend Linkage
Dougherty Siblings Caught After Week Long Crime Spree – When I heard about this band of siblings causing all this criminal ruckus, I was dead certain that drugs were involved. Since they are not talking, I’m sticking to my hunch about this one. – Huffington Post Robert Vietze Urinates on Young Teen’s Leg During JetBlue [...]
Captain Morgan’s pirate ship found
I thought this was an interesting find… The lost wreckage of a ship belonging to 17th century pirate Captain Henry Morgan has been discovered in Panama, said a team of U.S. archaeologists — and the maker of Captain Morgan rum. Near the Lajas Reef, where Morgan lost five ships in 1671 including his flagship “Satisfaction,” [...]
Happy Birthday President Barack Obama!!
YAY!! Welcome to Club 50, President Obama. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will be treated to a White House party for his 50th birthday and get away with friends and family to Camp David for the weekend. Obama, who reaches the milestone birthday on Thursday, plans to spend the morning at work as usual in [...]
SMH Chronicles – 51 Year-Old Actor and His 16 Year-Old Bride
I’m so confused. I saw the interview below and immediately thought this was a publicity stunt. She looks drugged out…honestly. Or maybe that’s her trying to be sexy and grown. Either way it’s not a good look for her. If you don’t know who either person is, don’t fret. I don’t think anybody really knows [...]
Amy Winehouse Dead at 27
LONDON — Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive habits overshadowed a distinctive musical talent, was found dead Saturday in her London home, police said. She was 27. Police confirmed that a 27-year-old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London; the cause of death was not immediately known. London [...]
Feliz de Cinco de Mayo!
Arriba, Arriba, Andele!! *shaking my maracas* Can you feel it, thinkers? Can you feel the Mexican in the air? I do! As my work day is winding down, I’m getting ready for a whole other kind of day. The festivities we call CINCO DE MAYO!!! AYYYYYYYEEEEEEE! I freaking love this holiday. Good cheap food. Good [...]
Why My First Lady is AWESOME…
I just wanted to share a moment with one of the most amazing women on Earth. First Lady Michelle Obama *applause* Recently, the First Lady organized a nationwide initiative to get kids more active. I brought this to you in a post about a week ago. Well, Mrs. Michelle took it upon herself to surprise [...]
Music Monday: Boy Band Edition
Hey y’all! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I did. Visited my hometown and my alma mater to watch my little sister graduate from college. I would say it was pretty awesome. I was a proud big sister. So much has happened over the weekend. First and foremost, Osama bin Laden is DEAD! Second, my [...]