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By Zay N. Smith
News Item: “. . . passage of Asteroid 2012 DA14 through the Earth-moon system on Friday. . . ”
News Item: “. . . discovered last year by a Spanish dentist turned amateur astronomer. . . .”
So we had warning.
As opposed to the asteroid discovered as it hit Russia over the weekend.
This much is apparent:
We need more Spanish dentists.
Posted on February 18, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Headline: “Marco Rubio’s water break during GOP response goes viral.”
News Headline: “Is Marco Rubio’s water swig a career-ender?”
It should be.
The last thing we need in these dangerous times is a presidential candidate who drinks water.
Posted on February 15, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Headline: “Arkansas lawmakers approve guns in churches.”
A call was placed.
“Arkansas Secretary of State.”
Visitor information, please.
“Yes.”
Is the public allowed to bring guns into the state capitol building?
“No.”
Thank you.
“You’re welcome.”
But the legislation is surely in the pipeline.
Posted on February 13, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Headline: “A critical look at the art of George W. Bush.”
News Headline: “Art critic thinks George W. Bush is a ‘good painter.'”
And he did some of his best work into corners.
Posted on February 11, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Item: “Valentine’s Day spending is projected to reach $18.6 billion this year, with men expected to spend more than women–an average of $175.61 versus $89. . . .”
So, OK, men, in that moment that comes after exchanging gifts, lean over and whisper gently in her ear:
“You owe me $86.61.”
She’ll laugh.
She really will.
Posted on February 8, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Headline: “Harvard students withdraw after cheating in ‘Intro to Congress’ course.”
As well they should.
These students failed to show the even most basic understanding of how Congress works.
The idea is never to be caught while cheating.
Posted on February 4, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
Super Bowl XLVII Final Countdown Update:
+ XXVII percent of Americans plan to be on Facebook during the game.
+ XXVII percent of Americans believe God will determine the game’s outcome.
These are not necessarily the same Americans.
Posted on February 1, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Item: Former Marine infantryman speaks out against allowing women in combat, saying fellow Marines “forced to be naked in front of the opposite sex” might find it “traumatizing.”
Add Marines to the list of things that aren’t what they used to be.
Posted on January 30, 2013
By Zay N. Smith
News Headline: “Bobby Jindal: GOP must stop being ‘stupid party.’ ”
News Headline: “Haley Barbour agrees GOP must stop being ‘stupid.’ ”
No. Let’s be fair.
Let’s hear what the Democrats have to say.
Posted on January 28, 2013
