Daily Archives: August 25, 2012

Saturday video break: My Back Pages

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Song #55 on the Popdose Top 100 Covers list is “My Back Pages”, originally by Bob Dylan and covered by The Byrds. For the first time in this series I can’t find a YouTube video of a song, in this … Continue reading →

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Armstrong gives up the fight against USADA

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

Wow. With stunning swiftness, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday night it will strip Lance Armstrong of his unprecedented seven Tour de France titles after he dropped his fight against drug charges that threatened his legacy as one of the … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry is running for Governor again in 2014

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

He is until he specifically says he isn’t, anyway. I don’t see any reason to call what we’re seeing otherwise. Gov. Rick Perry has quietly replenished his depleted campaign war chest since he abandoned his presidential bid in January, fueling … Continue reading →

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Forget the Alamo

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

At least, forget about using it in a slogan. Even if it’s possible to get too drunk to remember the Alamo, the state agency that oversees the shrine says that’s nothing to brag about on a T-shirt or frilly undergarment. … Continue reading →

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