Archive for the 'General Paranoia' Category

Some people tour the USA by visiting ballparks, some are interstate yard sale enthusiasts and others love exploring the world’s capitals. I like monuments.

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

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These folks should have followed the advice of Manager Lou Brown in 1989’s MAJOR LEAGUE. “Forget about the curve ball, Ricky. Give him the heater!” Instead of wasting time with a lawsuit, the couple should have stated that the experience ‘turned ‘em gay.’

Friday, August 11th, 2006

“Unwed couple sues town over housing flap
Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:30 AM ET
Reuters
By Carey Gillam
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A Missouri couple who must get married, or move, in order to comply with a housing ordinance in Black Jack, Missouri, sued the town on Thursday, claiming rules prohibiting the unmarried couple and their children from […]

It’s Father’s Day and the livin’ is queasy…

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

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People have to feel angst about something. It’s only fitting that the downside of smugness is fear of pre-school rejection and co-op board nastiness. Just kick the doorman to feel better.

Sunday, March 5th, 2006

In Baby Boomlet, Preschool Derby Is the Fiercest Yet - New York Times
I didn’t post this yesterday, because the first three paragraphs of the story threw me into a swoon, but as a public service I weathered the storm and read the entire article. That’s the headline. One cannot be cute with articles like […]

Name other situations in which there was a statement discounting any long term hazard.

Monday, January 30th, 2006

Radiation Threat from Florida Fire Low, Official Says
Each of the following have been–at one time or another–no problem.

Ground Zero
New Orleans-Post-Katrina
Tuna fish
Teflon pans
Cell phones
AIDS scope
Leaded gasoline
Drinking and smoking while pregnant
Hand Washing in hospitals
Silicone implants
High Tension wires
Sun Tanning
Asbestos
Lead paint
Cigarettes
chewing tobacco-cigars-pipes
Disease from cockroaches
Disease from cats
Beef three times a day
Drinking and driving
Shoe store x-rays
Sneezing into one’s hands
Painting radium wristwatch […]