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Dinosaurs, etc.

September 18, 2009

For some reason best known only to themselves, CNN is running an online poll asking readers to name their favorite dinosaur. So far T-Rex is beating out a host of challengers, ranging from the New York Times to Brett Favre.


New York anchorman Ernie Anastos has become infamous for his on-air flub of the phrase – “Keep plucking that chicken.” He just wishes plolks would fease stop making such a pluss about it.


Lebron James will portray himself in an upcoming movie about basketball. Of course, based on his refusal to talk to the media or shake hands with Orlando players after the Magic eliminated the Cavs, Lebron already has acting experience…in acting like a baby.


Federal prosecutors are urging a federal appellate court to reverse a trial judge’s ruling so they can present evidence they say shows Barry Bonds knowingly used steroids.

We don’t have money to spend on national healthcare, but the government can spend millions in hopes of proving a player that has been out of baseball for two years did the same thing at least 104 other players tested positive for doing. Is this a great country or what?


An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing after a note was found saying there was a bomb on board. Turns out it was only a disgruntled passenger who had paid $5 to watch “Confessions of a Shopaholic.”


And in the surreal world of reality television, another Kate, this time yet one more alleged recent ex-lover, has come forward to say she “despises” Jon Gosselin. At this point, stay tuned for the sequel of “Jon plus 8 – ex-girlfriends.”