It's Time For Another Midweek Update

Slow and boring news week thus far. Al Gore doesn't want to run for President again and, hmmm, that's sorta it. C'mon celebrities, do something stupid and dangerous. And where are all the shark attacks and reports of rednecks dangling babies over freeways? In any case here's some "interesting " "news" from the Internets.

Best Buy to discontinue Analog TVs Yeah, so, if you don't have a digital television yet, you might want to get on that. [Editor's note: "Uhh, sir, we don't have a digital tv yet.] Although something tells me that by the time the Mutant Wars of 2015 have taken out a third of the US population, those mutants will have raided an old analog broadcast station to send their message of "peace" to the masses.


Hardee's announces Gigantic Breakfast Burrito! Can you say "Eggs"-treme? Do you crave a breakfast burrito jam packed with muscle building proteins and fats? Do you scoff at Denny's Lumberjack Slam and say "I want more! "Well, friend, somebody heard you, and that "somebody" was Hardee's. The fast-food chain has announced the debut of their new 920 calorie breakfast burrito, the burrito harbors a staggering 60 grams of fat and is loaded with: 2 eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, hash browns and country gravy all wrapped in a flour tortilla. Your brain will say "Gimme." and your gut will say "Thanks."

Uhh, chicagoburgerproject, I think I smell a field trip!


"Chicago could use a casino!" Politicos and lawmakers alike are debating the feasibility of a casino in the City of Broad Shoulders, I, for one, am all for it. I mean, when, in the course of humankind has a casino been a bad idea? What? No sports gambling!?! This is an outrage!