Celtics’ Plane has Mechanical Problems

According to Marc Spears at Boston.com, “As of 4 p.m. EDT today, the Celtics plane is still on the ground in Los Angeles due to mechanical issues with the plane.”
Sound familiar? Well, after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, their plane had mechanical problems as well. [...]

Breaking News: Al Gore to Endorse Barack Obama Tonight!

This is the news that we’ve all be waiting for! If you’re like me, you’ve been on pins and needles for months: would the former Democratic Vice-President and Democratic Presidential contender endorse the presumptive Democratic nominee for President; or, would he throw his support behind the presumptive, Republican nominee, John McCain?
Who could’ve guessed at this [...]

Tim Russert Coverage Overload

Did you know that Iowa has been devastated by the flooding of the Iowa River? That nearly 40,000 people have been evacuated from their homes? That 4 people have lost their lives? That 16 buildings at the University of Iowa have been flooded? If your answer is “Yes, but who cares? Tim Russert has died,” [...]

Word of the Day – June 16, 2008

Perseverate
verb
To repeat something insistently to the point of irritation or exasperation.
This word will come in handy for those who choose to watch Cable News election coverage over the next 5 months.