July 2016 archive

My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.

Better listen to him, Flounder. He’s pre-med. The Anacreontic Society was a gentlemen’s club of the kind that was popular in London in the late eighteenth century. In existence from approximately 1766 to 1792, the Society was dedicated to the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, who was renowned for his drinking songs and odes to love. …

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Happy 240th Birthday, USA

In a web exclusive, John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” wished us a Happy July 4th and explains, as only a Brit could, what America has missed since “unceremoniously kicking Britain out 240 years ago.” “But the thing Americans are really missing out on is pessimism. Americans are optimistic people who believe the …

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I find your lack of faith… disturbing.

Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here to-day? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? And am I, therefore, called upon …

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The Breakfast Club (Born On The 4th Of July)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Le Tour de France: Stage 3- Granville to Angers

I’ll get to it.

Sam Bee: Oh Shit, Brexit

The British voted to exit the European Union, a vote that was driven mostly by xenophobia and racism. They haven’t even left yet and the British economy is already feeling the backlash. Sam Bee, host of TBS’ “Full Frontal,” compares #Brexit to the current US presidential election that could put a racist, xenophobe in the …

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The Breakfast Club (Doors Cover)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Le Tour de France: Stage 2- Saint-Lô to Cherbourg-Octeville

Morning emergencies. Nothing you should be concerned about, but they’re screwing up my rhythm.

Privatizing Infrastructure Is A Really Bad Idea

This happens to be about Canada and I must admit I’ve been there several times recently and it really is a better place. Much more like the U.S. I remember from when if you ignore the terrible burnt tasting Tim Horton’s coffee (Starbucks is not an example to emulate unless you adulterate your brew with …

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Health and Fitness News

Welcome to the Stars Hollow Gazette‘s Health and Fitness News weekly diary. It will publish on Saturday afternoon and be open for discussion about health related issues including diet, exercise, health and health care issues, as well as, tips on what you can do when there is a medical emergency. Also an opportunity to share …

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