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Seriously? Spoiler Alerts

Seriously? DON'T YELL AT ME for talking about the show you haven't watched yet. It can't be that important. And if it is that important to you, don't you think you would have watched it by now? The Sopranos aired on Sunday.

Do you think maybe you just like having things to get mad about?

The French Presidency is a Sweet Gig!

From The Telegraph:

After a brief private meeting between the once bitter party rivals - in which the new president received the nuclear codes that permit him to launch a strike within one minute - they shook hands warmly.

President-elect Nicolas Sarcozy
Itinerary for Wednesday:

8:00 am - Disembark Maltese yacht
8:30 am - Croissant
9:00 am - Swearing-in ceremony in front of family and close dignitaries
10:30 am - Move stuff into 365-room palace (1 room for each day of the year)
11:00 am - Choose new upholstery scheme - "Versailles"
11:15 am - Personalize china patterns
11:30 am - Brief meeting with predecessor
11:35 am - Cheese snack
11:45 am - Receive nuclear launch codes
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - ??? Recess for Cannes festival. Fun in the Sun!

Area Woman Unimpressed by The Onion's Efforts at Reaching Broader Female Demographic

Area blogger and woman Jessie Gaskell noted Thursday that although she first found the idea of The Onion's "Special Women's Issue" intriguing, ultimately it was concluded to be a "thinly veiled attempt to woo advertising dollars." Gaskell first became wary about efforts to reach her demographic, Women 18-34 (according to Gaskell, the most financially lucrative demographic because of their reckless consumerism), when she began working in television. "Networks often manipulate their content to appeal to the cash cow that is young female consumers, why would 'The Onion' be any different? Considering how much online shopping women do, especially at work."

Gaskell also expressed disappointment at the fact that the Special Women's Issue included mostly recycled articles from past issues, some dating all the way back to 2000. "Their assuredly male staff couldn't even write enough articles that would appeal to women, they had to use pieces from 7 years ago?" Her resentment may have also been fueled partly by the fact that she claims to have had the idea to publish an all-female satirical web magazine, "like, over a week ago."

Recent Conclusions

Recent Conclusions:

Griffith Park is flammable. Please do not put fire in the Park.

Jessie's Mom On...

Jessie's Mom On Dating:

"I always click on the dating stories on my homepage so I'll have good advice to give you."

Dear Sheryl Crow: What makes YOU happy?

Dear Sheryl,

I heard about your recent run-in with Karl Rove at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Not long after, you got some press for what some considered a controversial blog proposal encouraging people to abide by a one-toilet-paper-square per bathroom visit rule.

I admire your conviction and increasing involvement in ecological issues. However, I have to confess that I’m feeling somewhat confused and worried by what appears to be a dramatic change in your outlook on life.

Remember when "all [you] want[ed] to do [was] have some fun?” I do. That song was an anthem for people wanting to have a lot of fun. It doesn’t sound like you’re as into fun recently. These days it sort of sounds like you’re advocating sustainable life choices instead of fun. Was that a personal decision?

In addition to having fun, you also sang that “if it makes you [me] happy, it can’t be that bad.” It sounds like you’ve changed your mind about that too. It sounds like now what you’re saying is “if it makes you happy, but it wastes natural resources, it is that bad.”

It really seems like you’ve abandoned your anything goes, freebird philosophy in favor of pragmatism and conservation. You may be well aware of these inconsistencies. Maybe this is a dichotomy you’ve always struggled with. Or maybe years of living and deep first cuts have weathered you. Either way, if you need to talk…I’m here.

Love,
A Concerned Listener