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Windmills Tilted, Scared Cows Butchered, Lies Skewered on the Lance of Reality ... or something to that effect.


Monday, May 25, 2009

Baby, Baby, Baby

Make The Girl Dance
Well, it does show some of Paris in the video! The 'music' is somewhat lacking though.

Oh, Joy - More Flooding!

Oh, Joy! More flooding!

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forming repeatedly this evening in steamy tropical air across the Charlotte metro region, raising the possibility of flooding problems.

More than 2 1/2 inches of rain has fallen at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in the last 36 hours, and even more rainfall is on the way.

Forecasters say the stream of unstable, tropical air being pushed into the Carolinas from the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico will continue to trigger heavy showers and storms through at least Tuesday night and possibly through Wednesday.

Many areas near Charlotte have received 2 inches or more of rain since Sunday afternoon.

The precipitation is forecast to end late tonight but begin again around midday Tuesday.

Very humid conditions are expected to continue, with nighttime lows only in the upper 60s and daytime highs near 80 degrees. Some fog is possible overnight with the high humidity.

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How about we send the rain to California to forestall any fires there. C'mon our west coast readers how about it?!

Lighten your grill with these burgers

Lighten your grill with these burgersThe inside-out cheeseburger is one of seven new recipes sure to please the palate without plumping your waistline.

Lighten your grill

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World leaders condemn N. Korea's nuclear test

World leaders condemn N. Korea's nuclear testThe U.N. Security Council denounces the action as a clear violation of previous resolutions against nuclear testing.

World leaders condemn North Korea

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Colleges that leave students most in debt

Colleges that leave students most in debtSeniors at for-profit universities take out way more in loans than their peers at other colleges, a new study says.

Most in debt

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Making vacation work for you

Making vacation work for youThese tips will make it easier for you to get away from it all — and return to reality.

Making vacation work for you

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Guarding the 'Unknown Soldier'

Guarding the 'Unknown Soldier'Is it symbolism or security that's behind 24-hour guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Guarding the 'Unknown Soldier'

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Real Love

The Beatles

Susan Boyle does it again

Susan Boyle does it againThe singer is voted into "Britain's Got Talent" finals after another moving performance.

Susan Boyle does it again

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The Banana Boat Song

Harry Belafonte

Last American World War I survivor

At 108, Frank Buckles is the only known living American vet of the 'Great War.'

Last American World War I survivor

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Our Readers

Some of our readers today have been in:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan
Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
Eskilstuna, Sodermanlands Lan, Sweden
Delhi, Delhi, India
Malmo, Skane Lan, Sweden
Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
Seoul, Seoul-T'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea
Sakura, Chiba, Japan
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
London, England, United Kingdom
Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
Waalwijh, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

as well as all fifty states of the United States

Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

Don't yak too long with any one person today -- you have to spread your charm around!
Tons of people will be up for conversation too.
Whether it's the chatty barista at the coffee shop, the talkative stranger sitting on the bus next to you, or the coworker who's always got a story to tell, people you encounter today are up for sharing their lives.
Just be sure that none of the anecdotes take too long.
You have to keep moving and not get in too deep with anyone.


OK, be superficial, got it. It will be hard but I'll try.