bait-and-switch at a new level
It was discovered recently that a publisher (whose name I won’t grace by citing) is releasing a book critical of Sarah Palin with a cover that is very similar to that of her forth-coming autobiography. Here are the covers of her book and the critical book, side-by-side. This is some pretty amazing bait-and-switch, and should offend anyone of any intelligence, regardless of their thoughts on Palin or their political affiliation.  The cover (of the critical book) says “My message is so lame and weak that it can’t sta

USGA rule changes
The Obama Golf Czar has announced there will be rule changes to the game of golf. These will be effective March 1, 2010. This is only a preview as the complete rule book is being rewritten now. Here are a few basic changes: Golfers with handicaps: - below 10 will have their green fees increased by 35%. - between 11 and 18 will see no increase in green fees. - above 18 will get a check each time they play. The dollar amount placed in bets will be as follows: - for handicaps below 10, an additional $10. - between 11 and 18, no additional amount. - above 18, you will receive the total amount in the pot even if you do not play.

learning from tenses
We’re studying Revelation in church on Sunday morning.  In Revelation 1:5, John is in the midst of describing from whom he wishes grace and peace to come (emphasis mine) and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us … What’s with that past tense (loved)?  Doesn’t Jesus continue to love us now?  Of course He does. But the verse is particularly referring to a past event that demonstrated that love. If we look at the whole verse (emphasis mine, again): and from Jesus

all about the benjamins
When former Georgia Tech athletic director (and, apparently, lifelong UGA fan) Dave Braine-less stepped down, the hunt was on for a new AD.  As I wrote when they were doing the search: The search for a new AD came down to former Tech football coach and all-around class act Bill Curry and Dan Radakovich, who apparentl

baseball nostradamus
That whole 2012 thing is so last year. If you wanna see a cool prediction, check this out.