Category Archives: Education

Dwayne Wade goes to prom

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Ask: And ye shall receive: (Since the Miami Heat eliminated the Chicago Bulls, Dwayne Wade had nothing to do Friday night. So prom it is.) Related articles Dwyane Wade surprises local Miami teen at prom (miamiherald.com) Wade Shows Up At … Continue reading →

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Taxes and Tea Baggers

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Can anyone explain why the IRS investigating Tea Party organizations that want tax exempt status is a bad thing? The Tea Party is a political movement. The IRS isn’t supposed to give tax exempt status to political movements. Does anyone … Continue reading →

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A word of advice to the graduates of 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

My son graduates from college today. What more is there to say? Related articles Graduating Seniors: Advice on What to do With Your Life (collegian.com) ADVICE TO GRADUATES: It’s Not Okay To Show Up Late, Or Text During A Job … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama needs a Louisville cap

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

The Dalai Lama is going to be in Louisville on May 19 and 20. I saw him in Washington in 2011, where his profound message was “Don’t worry. Be happy.” I won’t be in town to hear him say that … Continue reading →

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A dramatic reading

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

This is old, but because I can’t get enough of the deranged sorority girl at U-Md., here’s a dramatic reading of her letter by actor Michael Shannon: Related articles Michael Shannon Offers Dramatic Reading of Insane Sorority Girl Letter (gawker.com) … Continue reading →

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Hitler reacts to the deranged sorority girl

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

No, you do not want to play this at work: If you missed the original e-mail from Miss Congeniality at the University of Maryland, click here. Related articles Meet the Most Deranged Sorority Girl You’ll Ever See (cheezburger.com) Crappy Tweets … Continue reading →

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Czech mate: A desperately needed geography lesson

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

This was released Friday by the Czech ambassador to the United States: As many I was deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred in Boston earlier this month. It was a stark reminder of the fact that any of us … Continue reading →

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Sorority sisterly advice: ‘Punch yourself in the face’

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

This has to be the greatest sorority rant ever. And word is it comes from the University of Maryland. It’s probably best read aloud. In front of friends. When you’re very drunk. (Thank you Deadspin and Gawker): If you just … Continue reading →

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UofL basketball is big business

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

I’m in Atlanta. Louisville and Michigan are going for the men’s Division I championship in a couple of hours. Ticket prices are going through the roof, but this’s the entertainment business. Want to know how much of a business Louisville … Continue reading →

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A state of happiness

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

A few days ago, I posted a list that showed nine of the 10 unhappiest states were Red States. So how do the 10 happiest states rank? According to The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which measures “the physical and emotional health … Continue reading →

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