Sunday Ramblings

Diplomad proves why the UN is no longer worthy of our support. You've just got to read this.

And I love And Rightly So!'s post on Evil, Darkness and God.

Michelle Malkin chimes in on malaria, mosquitos, and DDT. In the wake of the Tsunami disaster, maybe it's time to have another look at DDT.

In case you're interested, the New York Post Online reports that Columbia House is expanding its operations. It's joining with Playboy to start Hush and will sell pornography through direct mail and a website. I don't object to this because I have the choice to join or not. It's free enterprise and that's a good thing.

The Ice Age has come to Manatee County. We have a minor league hockey team called the Gulf Coast Swords. I have nothing against hockey, it's just that it didn't exist in Florida when I was growing up and I can't relate to it. Those of us who grew up in the South generally relate better to ice in glasses.

The Sarasota Film Fest runs January 28 through Feb 6. No stars have been announced, but officials did confirm that Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, and Levon Helm plan to attend. Falk and Reiser star in the film The Thing About My Folks which will make its East Coast premier on January 28 at the Van Wezel. Helm, of The Band, will be honored with the Jack Douglas Music Achievement Award.

Do you have money sitting in a forgotten account just waiting for you to claim it? Here's a site to look at. It's free, but I saw a warning on the referring site that the internet provider inserts ads that may charge you for services or products. I ran my name, but unfortunately, I've apparently gotten all the money that I'm entitled to. Dang it!

Condolences to the Kennedy family on the passing of Rosemary. As you may know, Rosemary was born with mental retardation and sent to live in the St. Coletta School for Exceptional Children in Jefferson Wisconsin. She was the inspiration for the Special Olympics, headed by her sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Did you know that the fattest city in the US, according to Men's Fitness magazine, is Houston, Texas? Seattle is the fittest. Apparently Men's Fitness hasn't been in Bradenton.

Fox apparently has refused a Super Bowl TV ad for Aireborne, an over-the-counter health product, because it shows Mickey Rooney's bare...uh...rear end. Give me a break. We're talking about an 84-year old butt. I think Fox is still reeling from Janet Jackson's wardrobe "malfunction." Here's a link.