Blogroll Addition: The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks

If you have ever noted the myriad grammatical faux pas visited upon the signage across the country, this blog is for you: the “blog” of “unnecessary” quotation marks

Here is a prior post with a very unusual urinal sign.
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Marine Corps Banns Access To Twitter, Facebook, And MySpace

The Marine Corps recently published MARADMIN 0458/09, entitled IMMEDIATE BAN OF INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (SNS) ON MARINE CORPS ENTERPRISE NETWORK (MCEN) NIPRNET, which prohibits access,
TO INTERNET SNS FROM THE MCEN NIPRNET, INCLUDING OVER VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) CONNECTIONS.
The SNS mentioned in the order include,
FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, AND TWITTER.
At first blush this may not appear [...]

Steve McNair Dead

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.

Blogroll Addition: The Lift

Dreadnaught has a new addition to the blogroll: The Lift.  The Lift covers legal issues concerning the fight against terrorism.  It is a great resource for information on Guantanamo Bay, detainees, and military commissions.  Please check it out.
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Jonathan Lee Riches©To Be Named Most Litigious Man By The Guinness Book Of World Records

Inmate Jonathan Lee Riches to be named most litigious man by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Vice Presidential Mansion Viable On Google Maps

Vice President’s mansion is visible on Google Maps.

A Google Search Has A Definite Environmental Impact

Every time you do a Google search you increase global warming.

Microsoft Windows 7 Available For A Limited Time

Microsoft Windows 7 available for download on 9 January 2009.

Odd Search Engine Term

Odd search engine term, gay dating gastric bypass

Fleet Of Sunken World War I Ships In Maryland: Visible On Google Maps

View of sunken World War I ships in Maryland.

Notre Dame USC First Half

ND had 9 total yards of offense in the first half. Not good Weis.

Fewer Baby Boomers On Campus

In a recent NYT article, the declining number of baby boomers in academia is lamented.
Baby boomers, hired in large numbers during a huge expansion in higher education that continued into the ’70s, are being replaced by younger professors who many of the nearly 50 academics interviewed by The New York Times believe are different from [...]

Penn State Over Ohio State

JoPa wins at Ohio State for the first time in 30 years.

Season 5 Of The Office

Season 5 of The Office, U.S. version, premiered on 28SEP08.

Pam’s rendering of Dwight.
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H/T: Office Tally

Pop, Soda, Or Coke: Which Word Do You Use?

The answer to this question is determined by where you were raised.  California you say soda.  Michigan you say pop.  Mississippi you say coke.
This according to the always compelling blog Strange Maps.  The map below shows the regional differences in the generic word used to refer soft drinks.

USC Football: Mark Sanchez To Start Against Virginia

According to ESPN,
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez went through his first full practice Monday since dislocating his left kneecap 17 days earlier, and appears on track to start Saturday’s season-opener at Virginia.
“Oh, I think so, absolutely. Especially mentally,” Sanchez said afterward, when asked if he believes he’s ready to play. “I feel good about it. If [...]

Judge Halverson: Misconduct Hearing Delayed By Health Problem

The misconduct hearing for Judge Elizabeth Halverson was delayed when she

Judge Elizabeth Halverson Faces Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission

Last year, the chief judge of the Nevada Supreme Court ordered Judge Elizabeth Halverson to be prohibited from entering the courthouse.  The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the chief judge exceeded her authority in banning Judge Halverson, but was correct in removing her from the criminal docket.  Judge Halverson had a number of complaints [...]

Jason Taylor Traded To Washington Redskins

The Miami Dolphins have traded Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins.
ASHBURN, Va. – Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he has known, his wish to be traded to a contender granted on Sunday.
The Washington Redskins gave the Dolphins a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-round selection in 2010 to acquire the six-time [...]

Former Trojan Mike Williams: Back To Form With The Tennessee Titans

Update on former USC wide receiver Mike Williams.

Many Thanks To Campus Clicks

Dreadnaught averages 400 – 500 page views per day.  It is astounding how this number can be improved by one link from a big-time blog.  Today  SI.com’s Campus Clicks linked to the post about Florida Gator Jeff Demps, the fastest player in college football.  In just a few short hours, this has resulted in over [...]