http://www.clanmcgraw.com The adventures of the McGraw clan. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:28:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en School started today. Everyone was up bright and early at 6:00. Bet the same thing doesn't happen tomorrow. http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2047 Because everyone needs to see Acapella versions of cartoon theme songs: (Facebook-friendly link here.) http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2046 So today, I'm driving to the bank, and get behind a Ford Expedition at a stop light. It had really dark tint, but as I'm sitting there, I can see a DVD playing inside. As I'm sitting there, I see a little person stick up from the back ... http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2045 Dear British Researchers, Thank you for tackling this mystery. I hope you were well compensated for it. But... Duh. Sincerely, Brian http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2044 You hear occasional stories about the dead voting, but I've never heard of them offering political advice before. The obituary reads: CHARLOTTE MCCOURT Charlotte M. Tidwell McCourt, 84, of Pahrump, passed away July 8, 2010, after a long illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Wellington, Utah, and was a 40-year ... http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2043 Which do you know more about? Pop Culture, or the American Revolution? I got 24/30 correct, for 80%. According to Alan Colmes, that's better than most Americans. Oh by the way, Mr. Colmes... I got the Tea Party question correct. Did you? http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2038 (Link) I swear... Even though they are a competitor, Geico is turning out some of the best commercials. That's how you do it, son. http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2042 Looking for the sign of the apocalypse? Here you go: I'll accept The Karate Kid. I'm not all all happy about Red Dawn. But. For. The. Love. Of. All. That. Is. Good. And. Kind: True Grit is being remade. Bad, bad, bad idea. (HT: Better and Better) http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2041 So I was reading a story over lunch today at upi.com, when I noticed their headline banner: Yet, according to their Bio page, they've been around since 1907. Hmm. My math shows that as 102-3 years of journalistic excellence. Did they stink early on, or is journalistic non-excellence just a ... http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2040 With Brandon away at scout camp, Caleb and I watched Top Shots on TV last night. It's a Survivor-type reality show, but with... guns! (We're pulling for fellow blogger Caleb Giddings to win!!) http://www.clanmcgraw.com/?p=2039