U.K. YAHOOS: St. Mary Magdalene School Should Take “Saint” Out Of Its Name

Might offend non-Christians, y’see.

There a bit in Star Trek VI where, after having just saved the world, the gang is told to bring the Enterprise in for decommissioning.

Spock replies:

If I were human, I believe my response would be . . . "Go To Hell." . . . If I were human.

Well St. Mary Magdalene was kind of close to someone who did saved the world and who made her a saint by his grace.

And I am human.

So, apparently, are a lot of the parents of St. Mary Magdalene School children.

GET THE STORY.

Note, especially, the response of the local Jewish folks.

The U.N. Scandal

If you’re like me (i.e., not a total political news junkie) then you may have heard about the investigation and blossoming scandal involving the United Nations but you may not have a clear picture of what the issues are or what is being done (or not done) to address them.

HERE’S A GOOD OVERVIEW.

Sounds as if some folks in the Senate otherwise favorably disposed to the U.N. are getting fed up.

Studios Sue Pixar, Demand Bad Movie

SDG here with a too funny "story" from satire site DatelineHollywood.com.

Hollywood — The eight major Hollywood studios have filed suit against CGI animation company Pixar for its consistent record of quality movies. The complaint alleges that with its sixth consecutive profitable and critically acclaimed film in “The Incredibles,” Pixar is overturning a decades-long public relations campaign waged by Hollywood studios to convince the public that it’s impossible to consistently make high quality films. “If Pixar doesn’t get with the program, we’re going to have to fundamentally change the way we do business,” groused Paramount chairwoman Sherry Lansing, whose studio hasn’t produced a hit film in several years. “I repeat my recommendation to Steve Jobs that he pay John Travolta and Halle Berry $20 million each to provide voices for an effects-laden remake of ‘The Fox and the Hound.’”

Get the “story.”

Blue States' Rights

Being out of power nationally can give one an appreciation for the value of states rights.

It is argued that this is something the blue states are starting to become aware of.

But could deciding to stay out of each others’ hair and let the states do what they want on a larger range of issues without interference from the federal government?

ONE GUY SAYS NO.

BUT A RECENT PIECE I LINKED FROM WALTER WILLIAMS MIGHT SEEM TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE.

Blue States’ Rights

Being out of power nationally can give one an appreciation for the value of states rights.

It is argued that this is something the blue states are starting to become aware of.

But could deciding to stay out of each others’ hair and let the states do what they want on a larger range of issues without interference from the federal government?

ONE GUY SAYS NO.

BUT A RECENT PIECE I LINKED FROM WALTER WILLIAMS MIGHT SEEM TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE.

HERE'S The Beef!

You remember the "Where’s the beef?" campaign by Wendy’s hamburger chain, lo these many years ago?

It featured octagenarian ordinary woman Clara Peller insistently asking "Where’s the beef?" when presented with various burgers that had tiny hamburger patties and oversized buns.

The implication was that Wendy’s had the biggest burgers around.

They didn’t.

Rival chain Hardee’s did.

I know this because one of my college roommates worked for Hardee’s, andhe was incredibly frustrated by the fact that Hardee’s didn’t seize the day and produce a rival "Here’s the beef!" campaign. Instead, they stuck with their boring "Real food for real people" campaign.

Well, Hardee’s is up to it again.

They’ve now released the "Monster Thickburger":

The Hardee’s fast food chain has rolled out its new 1,400-calorie Monster Thickburger, with 107 grams of fat.

The sandwich boasts two one-third-pound

beef patties, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese, topped with

mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun [SOURCE].

BODACIOUS!

Hold the bun on mine.

Still no word on the "Here’s the beef!" campaign.

C’mon, Hardee’s! Carpe diem!

HERE’S The Beef!

You remember the "Where’s the beef?" campaign by Wendy’s hamburger chain, lo these many years ago?

It featured octagenarian ordinary woman Clara Peller insistently asking "Where’s the beef?" when presented with various burgers that had tiny hamburger patties and oversized buns.

The implication was that Wendy’s had the biggest burgers around.

They didn’t.

Rival chain Hardee’s did.

I know this because one of my college roommates worked for Hardee’s, andhe was incredibly frustrated by the fact that Hardee’s didn’t seize the day and produce a rival "Here’s the beef!" campaign. Instead, they stuck with their boring "Real food for real people" campaign.

Well, Hardee’s is up to it again.

They’ve now released the "Monster Thickburger":

The Hardee’s fast food chain has rolled out its new 1,400-calorie Monster Thickburger, with 107 grams of fat.

The sandwich boasts two one-third-pound
beef patties, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese, topped with
mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun [SOURCE].

BODACIOUS!

Hold the bun on mine.

Still no word on the "Here’s the beef!" campaign.

C’mon, Hardee’s! Carpe diem!