Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday Funnies; Volume 145.
SPIN – THE AUSTRALIAN WAY
No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY and VERY telling! It just all depends on how you look at same things.
Judy Rudd, an amateur genealogy researcher in Queensland ’s Southern Cross University, was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that ex Prime Minister Kevin Rudd great-great uncle, Remus Rudd, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Melbourne in 1889. Both Judy and Kevin Rudd share this common ancestor.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows at the Melbourne Gaol:
On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription:
'Remus Rudd horse thief, sent to Melbourne Gaol 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Melbourne-Geelong train six times. Caught by Victoria Police Force, convicted and hanged in 1889.'
So Judy recently e-mailed ex Prime Minister Rudd for information about their great-great uncle, Remus Rudd...
Believe it or not, Kevin Rudd's staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:
"Remus Rudd was famous in Victoria during the mid to late 1800s . His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Melbourne-Geelong Railroad.
Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad.
In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the Victoria Police Force. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."
NOW That’s how it's done, folks - that's real POLITICAL SPIN!!
No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY and VERY telling! It just all depends on how you look at same things.
Judy Rudd, an amateur genealogy researcher in Queensland ’s Southern Cross University, was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that ex Prime Minister Kevin Rudd great-great uncle, Remus Rudd, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Melbourne in 1889. Both Judy and Kevin Rudd share this common ancestor.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows at the Melbourne Gaol:
On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription:
'Remus Rudd horse thief, sent to Melbourne Gaol 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Melbourne-Geelong train six times. Caught by Victoria Police Force, convicted and hanged in 1889.'
So Judy recently e-mailed ex Prime Minister Rudd for information about their great-great uncle, Remus Rudd...
Believe it or not, Kevin Rudd's staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:
"Remus Rudd was famous in Victoria during the mid to late 1800s . His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Melbourne-Geelong Railroad.
Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad.
In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the Victoria Police Force. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."
NOW That’s how it's done, folks - that's real POLITICAL SPIN!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Flash: Gordon gone!
This just in.
I am told by a reliable source that Gordon Jackson is no longer with the Times Union. Apparently, his last day was last Friday. He reportedly fell victim to a sizable staff reduction at the T.U.
It should be interesting to see what effect his no longer being "useful" has upon his, uh, social life.
Surprisingly, I'm told that the T.U. does not plan to maintain a reporter in Camden any longer.
Not sure whose orbit news in Camden will fall under now. Brunswick, I suppose.
More as I learn it.
Update: I just checked the GTU website. The last thing published with Gordon's by-line was published at 12:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 5th. He no doubt wrote it on Thursday. My guess is that he was completely blindsided on Friday. Happy Holidays from you old friends at the T.U.
I am told by a reliable source that Gordon Jackson is no longer with the Times Union. Apparently, his last day was last Friday. He reportedly fell victim to a sizable staff reduction at the T.U.
It should be interesting to see what effect his no longer being "useful" has upon his, uh, social life.
Surprisingly, I'm told that the T.U. does not plan to maintain a reporter in Camden any longer.
Not sure whose orbit news in Camden will fall under now. Brunswick, I suppose.
More as I learn it.
Update: I just checked the GTU website. The last thing published with Gordon's by-line was published at 12:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 5th. He no doubt wrote it on Thursday. My guess is that he was completely blindsided on Friday. Happy Holidays from you old friends at the T.U.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Can I interest you in what may well be the best tasting, most satisfying soup you'll ever put into your mouth?
You will recall that not too long ago I alerted you to Progresso's delicious, new, "3-Bean Chili Soup," available at Walmart and other stores, I'm sure.
I decided to have a can of that for lunch today. As I was reaching into the pantry, that's when it hit me.
I always keep a thawed container of my famous Jay's Killer Black Bean Chili http://camdencommentary.blogspot.com/2008/12/jays-killer-balck-bean-chili.html in the refrigerator.
It's very handy for making omelets, chili dogs, etc.
I had about a cup of the thawed chili left (with backup containers in the freezer, of course.) I added that cup of my 2 bean chili to the can of Progresso.
Truly, a marriage made in culinary heaven. Now it became a 5 bean chili soup: my chili beans and black beans and Progresso's kidney, northern, and pinto beans. Added to their green chiles were my jalapenos. Then there was their sweet red peppers and corn. Of course, my chili mix flavor completely supplanted theirs.
Between my beef and theirs, it was plenty meaty.
Let me tell you, this mixture with some fresh corn muffins is all you'll need to fortify yourself against the coldest day. It would be great to have a Thermos full for fishing or hunting.
Try it - you'll absolutely love it! I guarantee!
I decided to have a can of that for lunch today. As I was reaching into the pantry, that's when it hit me.
I always keep a thawed container of my famous Jay's Killer Black Bean Chili http://camdencommentary.blogspot.com/2008/12/jays-killer-balck-bean-chili.html in the refrigerator.
It's very handy for making omelets, chili dogs, etc.
I had about a cup of the thawed chili left (with backup containers in the freezer, of course.) I added that cup of my 2 bean chili to the can of Progresso.
Truly, a marriage made in culinary heaven. Now it became a 5 bean chili soup: my chili beans and black beans and Progresso's kidney, northern, and pinto beans. Added to their green chiles were my jalapenos. Then there was their sweet red peppers and corn. Of course, my chili mix flavor completely supplanted theirs.
Between my beef and theirs, it was plenty meaty.
Let me tell you, this mixture with some fresh corn muffins is all you'll need to fortify yourself against the coldest day. It would be great to have a Thermos full for fishing or hunting.
Try it - you'll absolutely love it! I guarantee!
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