After hours and hours and hours of focusing on John Mark Karr, the news organizations are going to eat a LOT of crow. Why? DNA evidence shows he didn’t do it. And they’re not filing charges. He’s just a weirdo wannabe.
As Hurricane Paths Go, This One Is Pretty Sucky
Hurricanes lose strength as they pass on to land. Ernesto seems to "know" this:
Katrina Anniversary
First, some one-year-after-the-fact facts: – Less than half of the city’s pre-storm population of 460,000 has returned, putting the population at roughly what it was in 1880. – Nearly a third of the trash has yet to be picked up. – Sixty percent of homes still lack electricity. – Seventeen percent of the buses are operational. – Half of the … Read More
The Reviews Are In: “Debbie” Is A Hoot!
From the Winston-Salem Journal (the picture at the right does not accompany the article): Theatre Alliance has set itself apart. It has become the area leader in presenting shows with adult themes, be they serious or fun. The latest example in the fun category comes courtesy of Susan Schwartz’s Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, which opened last night in Dunn … Read More
“Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical” Promo and Quote Of The Day
The "Debbie Does Dallas" article in Go Triad is here. It’s entitled "’Debbie Does Dallas’ Keeps Its Clothes On". Well, that’s not entirely true. We may sneak in a little nudity. But you’ll have to see the show to find out for sure. The article is good. And again, we’re treated to another enticing picture of Heather ("Debbie") with her … Read More
Liveblogging The WFDD “Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical” Interview
Background here. 9:50 am: Jamie (Director) talks about the "curiousity factor" of the show. Compares DDD with "American Pie" and "Something About Mary". Avoids the word "particularly", which he has a hard time saying. Um, Arthur Miller? 9:52 am: Heather ("Debbie") mentions her dry, deadpan sense of humor. Yup. 9:53 am: Yeah, Jamie. Of course you didn’t have reservations about … Read More
My Plan To End World Hunger
Every person who utters the phrase "Hot enough for you?" has to donate a dime to UNICEF.
Sniper News
Looks like they may have caught that sniper shooting at cars on Indiana highways. CNN has breaking news, but no story yet….
Shacking Up Now Legal In North Carolina
201 years ago, North Carolina passed a law (N.C.G.S. § 14‑184) which made it a criminal offense for a man and woman to live together unless they were married. Specifically, the law says: If any man and woman, not being married to each other, shall lewdly and lasciviously associate, bed and cohabit together, they shall be guilty of a Class … Read More
2006 Hurricane Names
We’re dealing with Beryl off the East Coast now. Which one will be the next Katrina? 2006 Hurricane Names AlbertoBerylChrisDebbyErnestoFlorenceGordonHeleneIsaacJoyceKirkLeslieMichaelNadineOscarPattyRafaelSandyTonyValerieWilliam I can’t help but noticing that "Debby" is on the list. Since I am going to be in a production of "Debbie Does Dallas" in late August (see sidebar at right), I’m wondering if the two events will coincide. Not … Read More
Heckuva Constitutional Infringement, FEMA.
I had to read this two or three times to make sure I was getting it right: Residents of trailer parks set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to house hurricane victims in Louisiana aren’t allowed to talk to the press without an official escort, The (Baton Rouge) Advocate reported. In one instance, a security guard ordered an Advocate … Read More
Is Castro Dead?
2:40 p.m.: There’s apparently a buzz on Wall Street that Fidel bought the (collective) farm (so says the un-reality based Jonah Goldberg at The Corner), but nothing on the wires as of yet…. It’s only a rumor, but it stil might be a good time to read this article on CNN.com, written a couple of weeks ago, about a post-Castro … Read More
The India Train Bombing
Looks bad. A terrorist attack. A group blog in India has already been formed to help out.