Monthly Archives: April 2008

Packer Draft Coverage As Only We Would

Posted on April 28, 2008 by epthnation

I often wonder what this blog would look like if I were better, or more organized, or smarter, or had a better attitude, etc.  I’d certainly do more hard-core sports journalism than I do now.  Who else but This is … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Through My Online TV

Posted on April 26, 2008 by epthnation

Rolling Around in Entertainment — A Few Thoughts on a Couple TV Shows By Mike Doug Pape, Man Not About Town   Debbie Matenopoulos, now of the Daily 10, is one of those people who can instantly make you stop … Continue reading →

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Movie 11: Casino Royale (without cheese)

Posted on April 25, 2008 by epthnation

Not to give away too much of the plot, but this possibly Amish woman totally pwns James Bond.  For the first 30 minutes of Casino Royale, it’s not really a Bond movie.  It doesn’t help that there’s a new actor … Continue reading →

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The Police Department is Expected to Be Fully Profitable in 5 Years

Posted on April 24, 2008 by epthnation

It’s hard to say when police departments became less interested in protecting and serving the public and more interested in making money for the government. It seems like it coincided with my transition to adulthood — perhaps I just never … Continue reading →

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In Case You Didn’t Hear Me the First Time.

Posted on April 23, 2008 by epthnation

I don’t mean to complain, but the wind is out.of.control again here in the soon-to-be-blown-away metroplex of Dallas/Fort Worth. Here’s the thing — it’s 11:30, and it’s been storming here for at least two hours. Looking at the radar, we’re … Continue reading →

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Why Pennsylvania Should Be Involuntarily Ceceded From the Union

Posted on April 23, 2008 by epthnation

Politics are great, aren’t they?  In 2000, we were treated to the patented “Presidential Election that Wouldn’t End.”  Remember that –  the one with the hanging chads, the morons looking at ballots to see if they could determine voter intent … Continue reading →

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I Was Going to Rate My Top 10 TV Comedies of All Times

Posted on April 21, 2008 by epthnation

but what the heck’s the point?  Nobody cares what I think.  People only care what they think.  See Kansas being voted the worst band of all time, and Scottie Pippen’s inclusion in the “NBA’s Top 50 Players Ever” for proof … Continue reading →

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Expelled = 4.5 Billion Stupid Comments

Posted on April 20, 2008 by epthnation

Ben Stein’s new movie Expelled hit theaters this past weekend, and boy, is Big Atheism going to be mad.  It’s a documentary (well, a Michael Moore-style documentary, anyway — we need to come up with a name for those) about … Continue reading →

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The NBA, Where Oklahoma is Bigger than Seattle

Posted on April 19, 2008 by epthnation

As one of the few US Americans who’ve been to both Seattle and Oklahoma City, I have to tell you I find the Sonics’ impending move to OKC curious, to say the least.  The new owners want a new stadium, … Continue reading →

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Got My Mind on My Money, etc.

Posted on April 16, 2008 by epthnation

The day after USA Tax Worry Day is always such a relief.  However, staying up all night worrying about taxes has left me tired, cranky, and full of the opposite of p*** and vinegar, whatever that would be (crap and … Continue reading →

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