Author Archives: Mash

“That’s One Small Step For Man…”

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Mash

online gambling and which states allow online gambling “… one giant leap for mankind.” – Neil Armstrong, July 20, 1969 from Tranquility Base on the moon. Forty years ago today, long before manned space flight came to be defined as … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin Implodes

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Mash

Sarah Palin just resigned as Alaska governor. She announced her resignation in an odd rambling speech. Pundits in the media are speculating the resignation frees her up to run for president in 2012. Hogwash. No one resigns their first term as … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Mash

The King of Pop is dead. He was a man of unparalleled talent, a musical genius. His impact on the world of music and the medium of music videos is without equal. Beyond the music he lived a troubled life. … Continue reading →

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Obama At Ray’s Hell Burger

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Mash

President Obama and Vice President Biden were at Ray’s Hell Burger yesterday for lunch. Ray’s is a burger restaurant in Arlington, Virginia and one of our lunch hangouts. I am generally not a burger lover, but Ray’s makes some awesome … Continue reading →

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Les Mis

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Mash

Now for something completely different! Consider this therapy: I am sure by now all of you have heard of the Susan Boyle phenomenon. I saw it last week on YouTube. To me what was amazing was not that a so-called … Continue reading →

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