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The Short List — Mon., Aug. 11

Posted by Joe Bardi on Aug. 11, 2008, at 9:04 am

Olympic fever and the dull days of August have slowed real news to a trickle. Sports Illustrated has a list of the 25 best sports videos (that contain no actual sports) on YouTube. Here is #1. (Warning: Not for the kids.)

While the world watched the Olympics, war broke out in Eastern Europe.
Incidentally, if you missed Friday night’s incredible Opening Ceremonies, they can be seen here.
Lieberman on McCain’s short list, proving past performance is not a vetting factor.
Who the hell is Robert McGovern, and what the hell does he have to do with the Edwards mess?
Be the first to know Obama’s V.P. choice.
The U.S. poised for an economic recovery?
R.I.P. Issac Hayes, R.I.P. Bernie Mac, R.I.P. Whaley’s Market.
The Rays break the team record for wins in a season.

Posted by Joe Bardi on Jun. 5, 2008, at 7:15 am

In case you always wondered what a boulder made of legos would look like rolling down a hill …

It’s a boulder made of legos rolling down a hill.

Ok, she’s really out. I think.
The V.P. hunt begins.
Obama vs. Lieberman.
Oprah does the “happy dance” over Barack’s victory.
You might want to avoid the Ellenton outlet mall for a few days. (Sorry Ham Gravy.)
Go fuck your cousin! No, really, it’s OK.
Heeeerrrrreeeeeessssssss foreclosure!
The Red Wings win the cup.

Posted by Joe Bardi on Apr. 17, 2008, at 9:21 am

I’m ashamed to be an American today.

“Worst. Debate. Ever.”
Clinton comes out guns ablazin’, Obama ducks and covers.
Is Barack electable? “Yes, yes, yes.”
Consensus: Chuck & George sucked big time. They were so bad, they were heckled.
They were so bad ABC’s viewers noticed and flooded their website.
They were so bad Philly.com wrote them an open letter detailing the shame they brought upon the media. (Man, if you make the media feel ashamed â€¦)

IN OTHER NEWS:

The dollar just keeps on sinking.
Pope calls dozens of priests molesting hundreds of children “a deep shame.” Dozens of priests call it “a good time.”
PS – The abused aren’t really down with the pontiff’s mea culpa.
Joe Lieberman ready to rock the Republican convention?
The father of Chaos Theory dies in Massachusetts, rain is reported in Tokyo.
Chug! Chug! Chug!: A chemical used to make plastic water bottles may be killing you.
Now that’s a nice cruise ship.

(Photo Credit: Daquella Manera)