On Politics
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) has introduced the High Quality Research Act. Do I seem like a person who trusts a Tea Party Republican from Texas trying to control National Science Foundation (NSF) funding?
This editorial cartoon explains so much.
Copyright of The Cagle Post: Cartoons and Commentaries
On This Week’s Headlines from The Onion
Couple at point they are comfortable using toilet at the same time
Applebee’s introduces 50 appetizers for $250
Sparrow thinks it might have bird flu after puking seeds all morning
Divorce hard on screen door
Athlete arrested
US Politics Special Edition
- Mitt Romney drops by to see how down-and-out family he met on campaign trail is doing
- Obama order reinvasion of Iraq after illuminating trip through Bush Presidential Library
- Joe Biden publishes 7 techniques for enlarging your member
- Dick Cheney Vice Presidential Library opens in dark, sulfurous, underground cave
- Secretary of State Kerry lost somewhere in the Gobi Desert
Interesting Reads
Chemical weapons: a brief history
NYC Sanitation Workers
Skydiving in New Zealand for El Guapo
Seven facts about hairballs
Whiskey and beer saved baseball
Two Interesting Slideshows
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest entries
Chernobyl today
On Potpourri
Because I’m seeking help for promoting the A Frank Angle Challenge that I introduced yesterday, feel free to publicize it.
Cheers to NBA player Jason Collins!
Jeers to ESPN the Magazine Senior Writer Chris Broussard for thinking he represents all Christians regarding homosexuality.
I recently mentioned the increase of followers. Here is an interesting read about the issue. Thank you, Alex.
A few value California wine values from Wine Spectator
- Red: Cameron Hughes Syrah (Lot 341 2010), Toad Hollow Merlot (Russian River 2009), Plungerhead Zinfandel (Lodi Old Vine 2011), Bogle Merlot (California 2010), Castle Rock Zinfandel (Lodi 2011)
- Rose: Halter Ranch Rose (Paso Robles 2011)
- White: Husch Chenin Blanc (Mendicino 2011), Bonterra Viognier (Mendicino 2011)
OUCH! Last year, the Cincinnati Reds had 11 players on the Disabled List (DL). This year, after one month of a six-month season, 7 Reds players have visited the DL.
There will be a Saturday Morning Cartoon feature this weekend.
To send you into the weekend, enjoy this musical montage tribute to the Marx Brothers. Have a good weekend! In the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
A Frank Angle 
Dick Cheney Vice Presidential Library opens in dark, sulfurous, underground cave — shouldn’t that be under a rock?
And DAMN whiskey and beer.
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Elyse,
I imagine you are as ready to attend the Cheney Museum as I am the Creation Museum. Meanwhile, show John that article!
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Gotta say, I LOVED the Cheney headline, too, Frank. That one is a bull’s eye. On the non-political front, I also liked:
Sparrow thinks it might have bird flu after puking seeds all morning
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Lame,
Sparrows puking is better than either one of us! Meanwhile, I try to limit the political Onion’s, but I couldn’t resist these!
Hope you are feeling better.
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I despise politics, so this will be fun.
Mitt Romney, down-and-out after illuminating trip through underground cave of Joe Biden, drops by to see enlarging Vice Presidential member lost somewhere in the Gobi Desert.
Obama opens family campaign for reinvasion of Presidential Bush.
Couple might have hard time using Applebee’s toilet at the same after puking on door.
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Frank, have a great weekend … now and I also want to pass this award on to you – “I am part of the WordPress Family” – http://wp.me/p293Pw-6cY
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Obama orders reinvasion of Iraq after Secretary Kerry lost in Gobi Desert.
There are only two on your wine list I haven’t tried, I am going to my favorite store today to stock up our supply so I will have to see if they have them:
Plungerhead Zinfandel
Husch Chenin Blanc
Of course I am only allowed 1 glass at any given time, but that is enough to savor a good wine.
Aak, hairballs a cure for epilepsy I am so grossed out and happy we are beyond these cures. I will take my medicine in pill form thank you.
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Val,
I just heard that headline as Breaking News on TV.
i like Plungerhead!
Meanwhile, I too allow myself one glass of wine at a given time .. and then when it’s empty, I fill it up again.
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I’d love to know how two people can use the toilet at the same time – they must be thin and small and get along really well xx
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Spiced,
I wonder if the creators meant bathroom, not toilet.
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I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogger Award. To be clear the award is because I like your writing and you do not need to follow the rules. Go here for details http://wp.me/p2Qoij-r4
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OitS is something I look forward to every week! Thanks for another good one!
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Twixt,
Thanks for the kind words … (thankfully blushing).
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I have noticed an increase in followers as well. I thought I was just getting popular. [Bubble Burst]
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Cyclist,
I glance at them because some of them are ones that I may want to reciprocate … but the majority aren’t.
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Enjoyed the Marx brothers vid, Frank. Looking forward to a cartoony tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
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The NYC sanitation workers article was definitely interesting to read. Leave it to you Frank to find something I would liek to read 🙂
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Kay,
I try to get a variety! 😀
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I love the congressional blockhead cartoon, Frank. Perfect! It’s becoming more and more of a concern to me–how is it possible that secret members of the Flat Earth Society are in high positions controlling NSF funding? I despair!
Love your Friday links, Frank. I will enjoy!
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Debra,
I saw this cartoon in a collection last Saturday, and immediately knew I had to use it! Meanwhile, that segment of Republicans is a bit more than scary.
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I think you would enjoy this:
http://listofx.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/10-axioms-of-the-conservative-scientific-wisdom/
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Doggy,
This is wonderful … so, many thanks! …. To everyone else, this link is regarding Rep. Smith’s science proposal I mentioned.
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“Couple at point they are comfortable using toilet at the same time”—Couples should never, ever get this comfortable…
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Carrie,
Oh … .you are assuming on the same apparatus.
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On politics like the Cheney and Kerry headlines.
As for the Onions we have a clear winner this time
“Divorce hard on screen door”
Haven’t a clue what it means but it had me laughing 🙂
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Gotta love that blockhead cartoon!
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Mouse,
Very fitting indeed!
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It has been a long week. As usual, thanks for a great pick-me-up–have to laugh at current political leaders, just to keep from crying. Love the cartoon especially.
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Patti,
Glad the cartoon could give you a smile. Hang in there!
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Lots of goodies today, Frank. The Dick Cheney library is a winner. I’ll check out the link you mentioned to me about followers. Thanks.
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Bumble,
Many thanks …. and I like the political lines from The Onion.
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Loved the way you finished. I haven’t seen the Marx Bros., actually – so thanks for the education, alongside the politics 🙂
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Eyes,
The Marx Brothers are classics. I started the week with one of their classic scenes. Enjoy!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for your collection of articles regarding the Word Press hacking! I’ve been really concerned about the sudden “followers” that have come my way and I knew I couldn’t have gotten that popular! I see you as a clearing house of humor, music, politics, and interesting tidbits which is why I take my time to read you on the weekends to be inspired or educated. Boy, did this educate me. I have changed my password to something that even God would have a hard time decyphering. My only question: Is there a way to delete these “followers?”
Thanks, Frank. You’re the bees knees!
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E-Tom,
At this point, no way to delete any followers. Meanwhile, many thanks for the kind words … and I wish I had half of your creativity.
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Trust Joe Biden to get the biggest laugh. 😀 So enjoyed the Marx Brothers.They never go out of fashion. 🙂
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Paradise,
Joe Biden and the Marx Brothers is quite the combination!
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None better. 🙂
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Thing is Frank – I can imagine Kerry getting lost!
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GFB,
You may enjoy the pic with that headline.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/john-kerry-lost-somewhere-in-gobi-desert,31949/
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He looks like a preppy Rambo!
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LMAO!
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Still behind on your blog, Frank, sorry! I sympathize with you about the Reds as most of the usual Yankee starting lineup is on the DL at the moment. I don’t want to think about how many will be injured by the All-Star break.
My favorite here is the sparrow with bird flu. And even though it’s just an Onion headline it makes me sad for the sparrow. I’m such a sap.
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Weebs,
Injuries are part of the game, thus can make a huge difference. Then again, the Reds were relatively lucky in 2012. Meanwhile, I hope you never puke seeds.
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