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Ron Paul is looking tan & rested

In a recent appearance on CNN with Anderson Cooper, I couldn't help but notice the congressman for the Fightin' 14th District (Brazosport & environs) is looking quite dapper, which is to say, better groomed than I remember, as well as healthier, more vital-looking and less harried.

What is going on? The guy is tan. No more Mr. Pasty Face.

In the embedded clip, he tells Mr. Cooper we are living in revolutionary times, that Keynesianism is in its death throes and that everyone is fed up with Washington.

On that last point, I do believe he's right. Point No. 1 and No. 2, I don't know.

But he's tan and has what appears to be a new suit. I would say that means he's fo' sho' running for President. What say you?

Texans O-Line get Face Time on NFL.COM

Offensive linemen never get much glory, but the lads on the Texans O-line get some now following the 230-yard rushing performance of Arian Foster last week against the Colts.

Isn't that nice?

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst ... wants me?

This was in my inbox today. Kinda weird. I mean, I know I'm the "first blog martyr" (that's what I read anyway) but I haven't been real active in Bloggerville lately (sort of outta gas; know you can relate most likely) ... but still and all, I just don't see how can I help this feller ... (Also, I think he did something with which I disagreed at one point in his public service career, but for the life o' me I can't remember what it was) ...

Anyhow, here's the pitch:

Banjo,


In today’s rapidly changing world of digital media, bloggers such as you are becoming increasingly important sources of information about news and current events. That is why I want to invite you to join my campaign and become part of the Bloggers for Dewhurst coalition.


As a member of my blogger coalition, we will add you to the campaign blogroll and get you signed up for blogger exclusives from the campaign. If you are ever interested in a guest post on your blog, please let me know.


I would love to have you on the team so please reply back and let me know.


Keep up the good work with Brazosport News. I look forward to working with you, and reading your blog posts, as we head into the final months of the 2010 campaign!


Thanks,


- Lt Gov David Dewhurst

Pants on the Ground -- on a TV Newsguy!!

via Mike McGuff, who explains:

I've worked with TV news anchors who wear jeans and yes even shorts under the news desk during a newscast but just boxers? That is a new one for me.

The above anchor must have been concentrating hard on his show and when it was time to talk to his producer during the closing credits, he turns his chair around to reveal more than the audience bargained for. Could this be a ratings stunt? Fake video? I'll let you debate that.

I once tried wearing a Speedo for a week while I blogged, but didn't notice any improvement in my writing or content. In fact I think it just disgusted my wife. Guess this really doesn't have anything to do with the above video so I will just shut up now.

Bernard Pollard's pottymouth mars otherwise great win over Indy Colts

"The Falling Man" -- a documentary on 9/11

Almost 5 million have watched this documentary on the World Trade Center attacks of 9/11.

It tells the events of that day, but unlike other documentaries, it focuses on attempts after the attack to identify a man in an AP photo who chose to jump from the WTC before he asphyxiated or burned up.

Media critics likely will view it as further proof of the excesses of journalism, but for me, it's reinforcement of my view that we shouldn't be afraid of the truth, however painful it may be.