November 30, 2005
Sometimes, when an employee misbehaves, the employer is legally responsible because it should have known not to hire him in the first place
We think this might be such a situation.
If you don't think the real estate bubble is totally out of hand...
...then you haven't read this.
November 29, 2005
Sometimes we wonder what people did before the Internet was invented
But whatever it was, it almost certainly was preferable to this.
Thibodaux, Louisiana -- southwest of New Orleans -- was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina earlier this year
And now it's facing a new problem.
November 28, 2005
We've heard a lot of stories lately about real estate projects being held up by concerns over harm to endangered species...
Serious crime is up 5% in South Carolina this year
And so, apparently, is silly crime.
November 27, 2005
To all those people who doubted that Cleveland's urban redevelopment program would mean great new things for the city...
November 26, 2005
Judge Judy and Judge Joe Brown have TV shows that have made them household names
But they're about to face some determined competition.
Many people believe that Westerners will never achieve the level of Yoga practice that is found in India
In fact, however, even very difficult positions are now being duplicated by ordinary Americans.
(Contributed by Richard Nimmo)
(Contributed by Richard Nimmo)
November 25, 2005
If you don't believe that Camden, New Jersey is a tough town...
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
Of course, when you lose this badly, it really doesn't matter how you play the game.
November 24, 2005
And the award for the most incomprehensible news article of the month goes to...
November 23, 2005
At charm school, they teach young women to distinguish properly between a salad fork and a dessert fork
At the Fox Chapel Middle School, however, they take a slightly different approach.
It's sad, but there are certain parts of the world where the population is just not mature enough to handle the challenges of democratic elections
For example, Greensboro, North Carolina.
November 22, 2005
Here's the real-life story of Maggie, who altered her diet and lost 900 pounds
Now that she's working out on a treadmill, she expects to lose another 1,000.
We believe in poetic justice
...But we're much more amused by athletic justice.
November 21, 2005
The Green Bay Packers have started the season 2-7 and are at the bottom of their division
On the other hand, it could be worse.
Walt Disney's characters did not include Daffy Duck, Crazy Cat, or Looney Tunes
November 20, 2005
Attention paranoid schizophrenics
Here's a very important scientific study.
November 19, 2005
For people who find watching paint dry to be altogether too much excitement...
Today's debate: Should politicians provide their personal e-mail addresses so that constituents can contact them directly?
After careful reflection, we think not.
November 18, 2005
We used to admire those scientists who spend months in the Antarctic enduring harsh conditions to advance the cause of knowledge
...until we realized what they're actually studying down there.
The Internet has made the world of commerce much more streamlined....much more efficient...much more...
November 17, 2005
There are a number of ways to get started on the exciting hobby of vintage car collecting
However, we do not recommend this one.
Lawmakers continue to disagree about the propriety of keeping prisoners at Guantanamo Bay
As for us, we support the legislation on the issue being introduced by Rep. John Graham Altman.
November 16, 2005
What's the first thing you do when you discover bird droppings on your windshield?
We immediately reach for this.
A penny for your thoughts...
Or even better, $3.25, plus shipping.
November 15, 2005
Want to read all about the latest developments in laparoscopic surgery?
The mark of a truly brilliant thief is that, after the crime is discovered, no one knows how they did it
November 14, 2005
We love reading news articles that end with somebody being ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation
We can't imagine how this guy's will turn out.
November 13, 2005
Really good websites give you interviews with A-list celebrities. Mediocre sites have interviews with B-list celebrities
And at The Harrison Report, you can find this.
November 12, 2005
This little piggy went to market; this little piggy stayed home
And this little piggy pushed forward the frontiers of science by running up and down a ramp all day long.
Many businesses spend a fortune on fringe benefits and activities to try to improve employee morale
But here's one company that's found a very simple, inexpensive solution.
November 11, 2005
Sure, an English degree is nice, but what are you going to do with it after you graduate?
House for rent: 3 br, 2 bath, garage, ½ acre, quiet neighborhood
Utilities and extraterrestrial security system included.
November 10, 2005
We have a great idea for how to combat obesity
It involves getting a lot of exercise punching and kicking this product.
Here's a great place to stay the next time you're in Cottonwood, Idaho
It's warm, cozy and pet-friendly.
November 09, 2005
If you hear someone moaning, 'Why me? Why me?'...
...it probably means they had to sit through this.
We might not know much about art...
...and all things considered, we'd like to keep it that way.
November 08, 2005
Sometimes a woman leaves a man, and you can tell by his sensitive, emotional reaction that she has made a big mistake with her life
This is not one of those times.
The real estate bubble has finally burst, and sellers are now being forced to throw in extras in order to attract buyers
November 07, 2005
Christians are people who believe in beating swords into plowshares
...and then trading in the plowshares for a fully automatic M-16 with a small caliber 5.56mm cartridge.
Looking for exciting original recipes from America's hottest new chefs?
We're pretty sure you won't find them here.
November 06, 2005
One of our regular readers sent us an e-mail asking us to wish her a happy birthday today
November 05, 2005
Nuts have no hair
Sure, you already suspected that, but here's the mathematical proof.
November 04, 2005
We understand you once mixed some Frosted Cheerios in with your Raisin Bran
And we're advising you to call your lawyer.
We strongly support campaign finance reform
November 03, 2005
The Good Friday Agreement that largely ended the IRA's campaign of violence has brought many substantive changes to life in Northern Ireland
Perhaps most significantly, this.
In a recent poll, 16% of Americans say they don't go to church because they find it 'boring'
But that's because they don't go to this church.
November 02, 2005
Did we read the first sentence of this article correctly?
We used to think that Malibu was filled with rich, buff surfer dudes who didn't have a single brain cell in their head
And it turns out we were right.
November 01, 2005
Yes, you can play soccer in Saudi Arabia
However, be forewarned that the rules are just a little bit different.
Japanese innovations are leading the world in the area of automotive safety
...leaving other nations racing to keep up with advancements like this one.
