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Friday, March 7, 2014
Quote du jour
I was the second of six kids. I wouldn't say we were poor; we had no money. That's different.-Martha Stewart
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Vintage Babe of the Week
Tonight's Vintage Babe* is Ida Lupino!
(*a.k.a. Rule Five Thursday)
Like fine wines, the ladies improve with age!
(*a.k.a. Rule Five Thursday)
Like fine wines, the ladies improve with age!
Quote du jour
There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.-Edmund Burke
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Medal of Honor
Private First Class Ernest E. West
Citation:
Pfc. West distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He voluntarily accompanied a contingent to locate and destroy a reported enemy outpost. Nearing the objective, the patrol was ambushed and suffered numerous casualties. Observing his wounded leader Iying in an exposed position, Pfc. West ordered the troops to withdraw, then braved intense fire to reach and assist him. While attempting evacuation, he was attacked by 3 hostile soldiers employing grenades and small-arms fire. Quickly shifting his body to shelter the officer, he killed the assailants with his rifle, then carried the helpless man to safety. He was critically wounded and lost an eye in this action. but courageously returned through withering fire and bursting shells to assist the wounded. While evacuating 2 comrades, he closed with and killed 3 more of the foe. Pfc. West's indomitable spirit, consummate valor, and intrepid actions inspired all who observed him, reflect the highest credit on himself, and uphold the honored traditions of the military service.
Pfc. West: We humbly salute you and thank you for your service.
Hat tip Home of Heroes
There are fewer than a hundred living MoH recipients today. Their names and their stories should not be forgotten. My mission is to honor one of those heroes here each week, and salute them for their courage and sacrifice. In the words of John Fitzgerald Kennedy:
“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers.”
Two Million Page Views
The first two million are the hardest... We hit two million plus page views tonight (or this AM, if you're on the Right Coast). Thanks to all the folks who stop and gawk. That's why we're here!
One small step for a blog, one giant leap for snark! Heh.
One small step for a blog, one giant leap for snark! Heh.
Quote du jour
“The debate is settled,” asserted propagandist in chief Barack Obama in his latest State of the Union address. “Climate change is a fact.” Really? There is nothing more anti-scientific than the very idea that science is settled, static, impervious to challenge.- Charles Krauthammer
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Sex in Advertising
For all you connoisseurs of advertising...
I may not be exactly sure what she's selling, but, I'm pretty sure I'm in the market!
I may not be exactly sure what she's selling, but, I'm pretty sure I'm in the market!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Quote du jour
When I see hipsters wearing Mao hats or Lenin T-shirts, I'm grateful. It's like truth-in-labeling. For now I know you are: Woefully ignorant, morally stunted, purposely asinine, or all three.- Jonah Goldberg
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Quote du jour
"A life given in service to one’s country is a living thing that never dies."-Ronald Wilson Reagan
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