Monthly Archives: September 2010

Meowt of her Mind

Posted on September 30, 2010 by squathole

Police found 20…frozen kittens in a basement of a home [on Ardmore Ave. in Upper Darby. PA].  The row home belonged to the mother of 58-year-old Denise Ann Merget, the gun-waving Upper Darby woman that was taken into custody on … Continue reading →

Posted in NIMBY | 6 Comments

I’m A Believer

Posted on September 29, 2010 by squathole

The story has been out there, but what the Hades: Researchers from the independent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life phoned more than 3,400 Americans and asked them 32 questions about the Bible, Christianity and other world religions, famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Gen. Snark, Maj. Snafu, Corp. Punishment | 22 Comments

Phightin Phillies Phantastic Phinish

Posted on September 28, 2010 by squathole

Congratulations, Phillies!  National League East Division Winners for the fourth consecutive year. The party is still raging in the City of Bodily Harm, where they understand the only use of  a “world cup” is for drinking out of, or protecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Playing With Balls | 7 Comments

Shoe Flyer

Posted on September 27, 2010 by squathole

I met Radicchio R.  Peggio, Sr. about 15 years ago when I was raising money for the International Game Fish Association.  He was just another ridiculously wealthy recreational angler who fished all over the world: IGFA had lots of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Shaken and Stirred | 6 Comments

No Change in Score, Though

Posted on September 24, 2010 by squathole

The seventh game of the 1960 World Series is considered by fans to be one of the greatest baseball games of all time.  It turns out Bing Crosby – yes, the one and only Bing, before the “el” was added … Continue reading →

Posted in Playing With Balls | 4 Comments

Update: Rubble Rouser

Posted on September 23, 2010 by squathole

As I indicated in my reply to commenter Sharpo yesterday, I got my facts wrong about the Great Southern Eyesore and need to clarify.  Most importantly, the price tag is $100,000, not “millions” as I speculated, and it isn’t coming … Continue reading →

Posted in News From the Nation's Dicktip | 4 Comments

“Corruption on Steroids”

Posted on September 22, 2010 by squathole

Pardon the lengthy cut-and-paste, but this is very good stuff and you’ll like it: BELL, Calif. – The investigators from the District Attorney’s office showed up at the mayor’s house early Tuesday morning, arrest warrant and battering ram in hand, … Continue reading →

Posted in NIMBY | 5 Comments

Bare-Assic Park

Posted on September 21, 2010 by squathole

Philadelphia, PA — One man put a new twist on bestiality Sunday afternoon when he sexually assaulted a dinosaur – a large, plastic one – in a Chester County park, according to police. The unidentified man followed two teen girls … Continue reading →

Posted in NIMBY | 6 Comments

Rubble Rouser

Posted on September 20, 2010 by squathole

Q:    What do Hollywood’s and Dania Beach’s downtowns have in common? Before you guess, let me list some true-but-wrong responses:  homeless people, rats, idiot drivers, vacant stores, bad restaurants, traffic tie-ups, ineffective business plans, rednecks.  There.  Give up yet? A:     … Continue reading →

Posted in News From the Nation's Dicktip | 7 Comments

J’Eat? No, D’Jew?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by squathole

Full disclosure: the following post is a rerun…..in fact, it’s a rerun of a rerun, having appeared once before on Critical Miami, and twice on some other blog no longer active. But I liked it then and I like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Golden Oldies (Deja Vu All Over Again) | 2 Comments