If the Paul Ryan marathon lie turns out to make a difference in the election it may be the first major political story broken by “Runner’s World.”
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has denied Kim Kardiashian’s request for a star., saying receipients need “to have a career in the business of acting for five years or more.” And Kim is a bit deficient in both the career and the acting department.
Quote of the week? “He and his wife have been wealthy for a number of years, and so I think that’s really the issue. What does he understand about the common man right now?” Michele Bachmann, talking about President Obama.. (Yes, she said it.)
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Bobby Jindal and President Obama apparently had a perfectly civil visit today touring La Place, LA. Maybe that’s a reason Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan as a running mate….he’s not a governor of a state that might need federal help from a natural disaster.
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Governor Jindal does hope to get an immediate commitment of federal funds from President Obama, so he can go back to railing about wasteful government spending as soon as possible.
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Mitt Romney’s Monday tweet. “Labor Day is a chance to celebrate the strong American work ethic, but too many Americans are worrying when their next paycheck will come.” No mention of labor unions? I’m shocked, shocked.
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From Gary M. ” Nittany Lions fans no longer shout, “We are, Penn State!” Now they’re shouting, “We are, State Penn!”
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Open note to Washington Nationals from SF Giants fans: Stephen Strasburg is scheduled for only two more starts, against the Cubs and Mets. Why not save the guy for a tougher opponent….for example a week later against the Dodgers?
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One reason the NCAA has been against a real football playoff system is that it would interfere with classes. Right, as opposed to things like Monday night college football?
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Britain’s Prince Andrew, 52, rappelled 239 metres down the side of London’s “The Shard,” this morning to raise money for charity. He went from the 87th to the 20th floor in 30 minutes. “Big deal,” said Paul Ryan, “I did it in 20.”
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Left Coast Sports Babe 