Dave Barry's Blog, page 4026

March 29, 2009

WE'D LIKE TO SEE THIS CONCEPT INTRODUCED INTO THE MAJOR LEAGUES

Sink Hole Swallows Girl During Ballgame (Thanks to Cynthia)
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Published on March 29, 2009 08:56

WE CAN'T WAIT FOR THE MOVIE

The 2009-2014 World Outlook for 60-Milligram Containers of Fromage Frais (Thanks to Janice Gelb)
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Published on March 29, 2009 08:29

IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF THIS BLOG'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO COVERING EDUCATION ISSUES

That we are linking to this. (Thanks to Danny)
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Published on March 29, 2009 08:27

March 28, 2009

YIKES

When physicians at an Alberta hospital asked why so many medical students and residents were using a faulty technique for inserting life-saving breathing tubes in patients, they received an unexpected answer: It's television's fault. Many of the doctors in training...
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Published on March 28, 2009 06:52

SHAMWOW GUY UPDATE

Turns out the ShamWow guy has an active social life. (Thanks to Heatlher, catmanmax, Horace LaBadie and afkat)
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Published on March 28, 2009 06:31

March 27, 2009

HEY, IT'S A GOOD CAUSE

(Thanks to Danny)
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Published on March 27, 2009 17:11

ADVISORY TO MOTORISTS

$206 in urine-soaked coins is not acceptable payment for a speeding ticket in Washington (Thanks to Gregg Geil)
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Published on March 27, 2009 16:11

THOSE TERRORIST BASTARDS

Now they're sing turkey vultures. Key Quote: Mr. Hurtado told Trooper Brian Miller that the bird was alive for a brief time following the crash. Miller declared the vulture dead at the scene, Jones said. Vanessa Hurtado asked the tow...
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Published on March 27, 2009 16:07

THE ANNOUNCEMENT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

The Official Band of Shed Week 2009 (Thanks to Uncle Wilco)
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Published on March 27, 2009 10:44

A QUESTION FOR THE GENERATIONS

On Saturday my wife and I went to a bar in Miami to see one of those bands -- there are millions -- made up of older professional guys (doctors, lawyers, etc.) who play oldies rock. As usual, the crowd...
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Published on March 27, 2009 07:27