Monthly Archives: January 2008

Rudy Guiliani Flops in Florida

January 31, 2008 – 12:40 am

Throughout 2007 Rudy Guiliani was the poll leader for the GOP presidential nomination. Bolstered by his unflinching emphasis on national security, America’s mayor swore under his guidance the United States would be safe from terrorist attack, however as the year came to an close Americans grew more concerned with Dubai buying our banks than Al-Quada [...]

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Cooking UK Style

January 29, 2008 – 11:03 pm

Obesity is spreading through the world from the USA, where over 35% of the adult population have been inflicted with Orson Wellesitis. The director of CITIZEN KANE weighed more than 350 pounds or 150 kilos at the time of his death. I found a black cape with the label MADE FOR MSSR ORSON WELLES at [...]

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Dewi Sukarno – Dragon Lady

January 29, 2008 – 9:03 am

The 4th wife of Indonesia’s 2nd President accused the recently-departed 2nd President of shortening her husband’s life. The fiery entertainer met the 57-year-old Sukarno when she was 19 during a state visit to Japan. She has always denied the rumors of her geisha background. Her non-conciliatory declaration was the sole voice of dissent during the mourning period for [...]

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#3 hits the dust RIP – Suharto at 87

January 29, 2008 – 4:07 am

During my 1973 summer tenure at the St. John of God Hospital overlooking Boston, my head porter’s observation about our guests clocking out in threes was proven time after time and continues to ring true as this week the first two deceased, Heath Ledger, Hollywood star, and Christian Brando, Marlon’s son, were rounded out by the demise [...]

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GW Bush’s Last State of the Union Address

January 28, 2008 – 10:56 pm

The number of Pattaya residents watching President Bush’s State of Union Address probably could be counted on one hand. I opted for the movie INVINCIBLE about a Philadelphia bartender (Marky Mark) who tries out for the Eagles. Not the band. The football team. So I read GW’s speech online. Main themes – recession and patience with Iraq. [...]

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