11. Don Joe spews: A history quiz: Who was J. Marion Sims? If the name is remotely familiar to you, give yourself a D. If you know that he’s considered the father of gynecology, give yourself a C. If you know that he performed his experiments on female slaves, give yourself a B. If you […][...]
Archive for December, 2011
December 30th, 2011 - 11:33 am § in Misc.
BREAKING NEWS: North Korea
Condolatory Messages from King of Bahrain Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) — The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of condolences from Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa, king of Bahrain, on December 25. The king in the message expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to Kim Jong U[...]
Redistricting Screws Black Folks in Seattle
Our leaders have used a soupcon of melanin to flavor a soup made of grits, dashi, menudo and matzoh balls. The redrawn 9th Congressional District is “only” 49.67% non-Hispanic white. However, it already has a well-entrenched incumbent in Adam Smith. And, as I noted yesterday, the voters of the[...]
December 28th, 2011 - 1:58 pm § in America
Obituary for Big Boy
First Steve Jobs and then Big Boy The BigBoy restaurant chain looks like it will not survive into ought twelve Sales of the iconic double decker have fallen 70% over the last ten years and 65% of the Big Boy stores have closed. The company’s owner, the Elias Brothers Corporation, declared [...]
Donald Trump Attacks A Jewish Racist
What race is Trump?[...]
December 27th, 2011 - 11:54 pm § in Misc.
News from North Korea: Miracle of the Fishes
calendar>>December 23. 2011 Juch 100 Supply of Fishes to Pyongyang Citizens Begins Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) — The supply of fishes to Pyongyang citizens began Thursday at this sad time of national mourning.Leader Kim Jong Il worked heart and soul to supply the people with fresh f[...]
Hebrew hammer in a Nazi bar
In the spirit of Hannukah.[...]
December 27th, 2011 - 6:34 pm § in Misc.
BREAKING NEWS: WA Business Leader SUPPORT A Tax Increase!
OLYMPIA – Washington business leaders who opposed an income tax proposal last year are signaling that they are prepared to embrace Gov. Chris Gregoire’s new revenue plan. Advertisement With further cuts to education on the line, Gregoire wants voters to approve a temporary increase in the state [...]
A Japanese Review of a Jewish Movie
from The Japan Time By KAORI SHOJI If you thought being Japanese is hard work, try the Jewish life for a taste of something gut-wrenching — or so implies “A Serious Man,” created by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. A Serious Man Rating: (4 out of 5) Glutton for punishment: Michael Stuhlba[...]
Can Darcy Burner Represent the New 8th?
The New 8th Looks Republican to Me The base for Darcy’s candidacy was her roots in Redmond, Kirkland and the north end of Bewllevue .. the land that Microsoft built. That was part of the old eighth, where she lost to Reichert. Now she lives in the new first. Now, her chances depend on the [&he[...]