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Archive for February, 2009

Joaquin Phoenix to quit hip hop career, wants to be Spanish Civil War Lieutenant

February 17, 2009

In another unprecedented move, former actor Joaquin Phoenix has decided to abandon his hip-hop career, and has sold his hip-hop label, so that he may pursue a military career, and, in particular, a position of mid-level military office in the long ago Spanish Civil War. Though neither a graduate of a military college, or [...]

Roger Clemons insists that neither Creationism nor Evolution Should be Taught in Public Schools

February 17, 2009

In a wide-ranging interview on CBS’ 60 minutes, former Yankees pitcher Roger Clemons asserted that neither evolution or creationism should be taught in public schools in favor of “Some theory that involves wizards or sorcerers, or magic of some kind…fairies and sorcerers.”
Though touching on topics large and small, his interview was most significant for his [...]

Joe the Plummer up for Oscar

February 13, 2009

Popular figure “Joe the Plummer,” i.e. Samuel Wurzelbacher, is up for an Academy Award, for his role in the production of the mid-west documenttary, “Life on a Dime,” a credit he pressured the Academy to grant him as an on-location scout. This affords the high profile handyman chance to attend the Academy Awards in [...]

CSI: Toledo is ready for Fall schedule

February 13, 2009

CBS has prepared another series from its popular CSI television stable, this time based out of Toledo, and starring Jimmy Smits and Carey Lowell. “We’re aiming for gritty, rust-belt drama…the intrigue of industry towns,” Smits told Entertainment Weekly. “Plus I need a job.”
The count now goes to 9 for CSI programs on CBS; [...]

Dick Cheney preparing new opera

February 9, 2009

…is announcing he has the first act and several arias completed.

John McCain hospitalized over disappointment with Obama stimulus bill

February 8, 2009

Senator John McCain was admitted to Mercy General Hospital…, with, what his spokesman described as, “nearly a broken heart.”

Phil Spector to debut “bad hair defense” at trial

February 8, 2009

Former boxing promoter Don King, who was granted a suspended sentence on tax evasion charges, is expected to testify…

“Terminator: Revenge of the Machine Parts” to start production with Scott, Norton attached

February 8, 2009

the story will trace a period after humanity rises to destroy the machines, when the machine parts get together, and agree to one last stand.

OJ Simpson to record country music album

February 8, 2009

OJ Simpson will release a collection of country music songs on a new debut CD, “If I Did It.”

New slate of films entices Euro-bashing

February 7, 2009

New Line is readying a slate of films for the fall with unsavory European characters