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more about #heroes more comments → raincoaster: But how would he handle a beaver golden shower? more » hollygirl: Roger I love you and your goofy ways. And the condescending eytloving way Pat Kiernan deals with you. more » BadUncle: Roger Clark is a national treasure! more » Spirit Fingers: Aww, Roger. Don't let it get you down. Letterman is no Pat Kiernan. Truthfully. more » daveyjonesisdead: Gee, Dave, why are you watching NY1? I didn't think they showed that in Connecticut. Oh, right. Your wife kicked you out and you're at the Roosevelt ... more » raincoaster: I've read the article Langewiesche wrote for VF, and Sully's right. It's really just the macguffin to sell the book and differentiate it from the othe... more » TheBusinessGuy: Well, I haven't read the book, or Sully's, for that matter, but as anyone who has ever worked with anything automated knows, it's the human who makes ... more » iplaudius: I thought that multiple A320 pilots went on record saying that certain features of the automated cockpit made it more difficult to execute the maneuve... more » BookishLookish: Plane-Loving Minutiae Boy vs. Big Clangin' Balls Guy In the ring, gents. #sully more » Rasselas: There's no wire for keeping your cool, Billy. #sully more » -
#heroes
Local Reporter Makes It Big
Here is big fancy comedian David Letterman last night, mocking the relaxed on-the-scene reporting style of beloved NY1 animal-handling journalist Roger Clark. Mr. Letterman, that man you so heartlessly deride is an excellent bowler. More » -
#feuds
Hero Pilot Smacks Down Fancy Book-Learnin' About Hero Plane!
Unflappable (except by geese, ha) hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger is not sitting idly by while fancy writer William Langewiesche (pron. "Lain-guh-wees-chay-guevara") offers up his trashy "scientific theories" about Sully's famous crashed plane. Everyone listen, Sully is saying something confrontational! More » -
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Arthur Kade Is Amelia Earhart
Philadelphia heartthrob Arthur Kade, on the new Amelia Earhart biopic: "It was like watching Arthur Kade in the [1930s] with a vagina and shorter hair." He's good, he's really good! Why, these words could have come from the aviatrix herself: More » -
#fthood
Who Took Down the Ft. Hood Shooter?
You're a cop, you're on your way to get your car fixed. You hear there's a shooter at Fort Hood, and then what? You're supposed to respond. It's your job. But could you do what Sgt. Kimberly Denise Munley did?
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#heroes
Wal-Mart Assists Consumers With Affordable End-of-Life Accoutrements
Wal-Mart is now offering coffins for sale on their website, at reasonable prices. The winner here: Consumers, who can save hundreds or thousands of dollars by buying their coffins at Walmart.com. Once again, Wal-Mart's low prices help American families save. More » -
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Senator Roland Burris: 'This is the Meat That Caused Us Political Scientists to Even Exist'
So. What is crazy accidental Illinois Senator Roland Burris up to, these days? Oh, just Senate stuff, you know. Talking about health care. Giving speeches. Asking utterly insane questions at pointless hearings about imaginary Czars. More » -
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Peter Criss, the original drummer for KISS, survived breast cancer and understandably feels very lucky.
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#andnowhesdead
Captain Lou Albano, America's Greatest Hero
Captain Lou Albano, the rubber band-rocking WWF wrestler and manager, is dead at the age of 76. Along with our childhood. Bodyslam Jesus for us, Captain Lou. [LAT] More » -
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The Potential Importance of a Michelle Obama Action Figure
If imitation's the highest form of flattery, what's the action figure? The pint-sized likeness, once dominated by the likes of G.I. Joe, has become playground to the political elite. And now Michelle Obama's joining the plasticine ranks.
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#miracleonthehudson
Sully Was Cool, But Passengers Were Like 'We're So Dead'
Ice-cold saintly hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger didn't blink after the engines on his plane failed, forcing him into a death-defying river landing. The passengers, on the other hand, were totally freaked the fuck out. Book excerpt, ho! More » -
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Some Advice for Delightfully Inflammatory Alan Grayson
Barney Frank has long been described as the Democrat's most witty lawmaker, but that may soon change, because Alan Grayson's on an amusingly incendiary roll. He learns quick, yes, but could it bite him in the ass? More » -
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Frances Bean Cobain's Twitter Screed Shows She Is a Chip off of Both Old Blocks
Of all of Courtney Love's addictions, we're glad that Frances Bean Cobain has taken up her "ranting on the internet" addiction. You have got to check out her Twitter smackdown of Ali Lohan. Daddy would be so proud. More » -
#leadership
Hitler: Great Leader, Not Perfect, Says Forbes Columnist
You know who was a good leader, according to Forbes "Leadership" columnist Sangeeth Varghese? Hitler. Showed a lot of gumption in WW1. And civil improvement? He was big on civil improvement. Of course, he had his drawbacks. More » -
#historicmeetings
Tucker Max and Carson Daly, Together
"There aren't a whole lot of people in culture that are unapologetically masculine." This sentence was uttered by Tucker Max, in response to a question from Carson Daly last night. Again: Tucker Max, Carson Daly, unapologetic masculinity. That is all. -
#predictions
The Future of NBC to Be Written in Sad, Sad Headlines
Its new shows are in the toilet and it conceded a huge chunk of its prime time lineup to Jay Leno's horrid chatfest. How does the network rebound? By purchasing a new game show! The future holds nothing but death. More » -
#heroes
Secret Service, Facebook Team Up to Catch Obama Assassination Pollster
Some twisted soul posted a Facebook poll yesterday asking whether or not President Obama should be assassinated. Obviously that's a big no-no, and now Facebook and the Secret Service have joined forces to form an elite crime fighting team. More » -
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Badass Trustee to Madoff Fam: 'Give It All Back'
Irving Picard has the thankless job of divvying up the remaining crumbs of Bernie Madoff's empire among the Madoff victims. But Irving Picard is going to be much more popular now that he's finally suing Madoff's family, for everything. More » -
#openletter
Dear Heroes: Our Abusive Relationship Is Over
Though there were signs that it wasn't going to last after the first year, we stuck around, willing to work hard to keep the love alive. However, after three long years, it's finally over. We're not tuning in anymore. More » -
#heroes
Baghdad Shoe Hurler: Journalistic Role Model
Let's not forget that the hero Iraqi Shoe Hurler was a journalist before he became a footwear projectilist. A certain portion of his colleagues think he disgraced his profession. They're wrong. Let's go to Muntader's brand new explanatory op-ed! More » -
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Tortured Iraqi Shoe Hurler: Adios, Iraq
Ululate your huzzahs, counterimperialist warriors: Shoe-hurling Iraqi journalist Muntader al-Zaidi is free from prison. Where he was tortured. So, Muntader, tell us, are you going to Disney World or what? More » -
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Baghdad Shoe Hurler Victory Tour Starts Tomorrow
Iraqi shoe thrower and hero journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi was scheduled to be released from prison today, but he'll have to wait one more day due tobeatingspaperwork delays. Fine. If he gets out with his testicles intact, he wins. -
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Miyuki Hatoyama, Japan's First Lady, Would Love To Visit Uranus
We may have a new hero: Miyuki Hatoyama. While boring first ladies like Michelle and Carla like to remain prim and proper, Miyuki enjoys breaking boundaries, like confessing she was kidnapped by aliens. More » -
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Kourtney Kardashian, Single Mother Role Model?
So, single gal Kourtney Kardashian's with child. While some people will shake a finger at the 30-year old's apparent irresponsibility, her friend and reality show costar Erica Mena calls double-K a "role model." Oh, really? More » -
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Super-special "strike teams" have been put in place to protect broadcast towers from LA's fire.
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A mere three detectives are working on the Michael Jackson case.
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#heroes
Blessed Corporations Save LA Museum Film Program — For Now
The lights were set to go out on the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's weekend film program. But then some deep-pocketed angels came down to give it a helping hand! Let us rejoice! More » -
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Obama All About Fed Head Bernanke
President Obama will take some time off from golfing tomorrow to announce that he wants the Bush-appointed Ben Bernanke, who some say saved our country from absolute economic ruin, to lead the Fed for another term. [NY Times] -
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Hero Mayor Is (Pretending to Be?) Humblest Man In the World
Hero Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, who bravely took a beating from a violent thug after intervening to help an innocent citizen, is speaking, humbly! He says everyone would have done what he did. Go on you, tell us another one! More » -
#dreams
Taxi Driving a Better Route to Success than Wall Street
This is the new path to success: quit Wall Street, drive a cab, and then make it big in the TV business. Are you listening, laid off derivatives traders? It works! More » -
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Toothless Hero Mayor Now Besties With Obama
Hero Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett should be released from the hospital soon, after being totally smashed up by a baton-wielding thug at the state fair after Barrett stepped in to quell a disturbance. Well guess who loves him, too? Obama! More » -
#trendwatch
Hero Mayor Beaten Bloody
Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett was beaten with a metal pipe by a crazed thug at the Wisconsin State Fair Saturday. Is mayor-beating a new political trend, and is Tom Barrett now probably mayor-for-life? The answers are yes and hell yes. More » -
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Asshole Director Makes Up For It a Little By Saving Some People In Water Rescue
Doug Liman, the notoriously dickish director of The Bourne Identity, rescued three people from drowning after a boat accident in the Hudson River on Wednesday while tooling around in his sailboat. More » -
#theend
Washington Post Gives Up On 'Jokes'
Historical ghosts ranging from H.L. Mencken to Richard Pryor are weeping up in heaven today, because the nation's premiere combination of journalism and humor, the Washington Post's "Mouthpiece Theater" has been canceled. Dana Milbank is the Icarus of our generation. More » -
#gossiproundup
Dick Joke Involving Child-Rearing Expert Tom Cruise Gets Funnier
Michael Jackson's doctor is still just as sketchy as before. Tom Cruise will raise your kids for you. Jude Law's new baby's name, rappers, witches, Heroes, Gossip Girls, and Ashton Kutcher's fake life. Presenting an epic Saturday Morning Gossip Roundup:
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#trailers
Awful Looking Nic Cage Remake May Find an Audience After All!
Remember how you emailed a friend that trailer for some failed movie? One that by all appearances looked like a total misfire and couldn't get a distributor? Even though thespian powerhouse Nic Cage was the lead? Remember how you laughed? More » -
#thisguy
Arthur Kade Will Not Let Vagina Stand in the Way of Reality TV
In an exciting bit of rumor that almost makes us want to take the rest of the week off, a tipster tells us they heard on Philly radio that Zoolanderesque performance artist Arthur Kade's getting a reality TV show. Uh. More » -
#thewaywewere
Felix Dennis on Management: 'I Need to Stop Smoking Crack'
Maniac publisher Felix Dennis sold Maxim for $250 million to Steven Rattner's Quadrangle Group in 2007; now, Rattner's firm is about to lose control of the magazine. Related: Dennis "once exclaimed at a meeting, 'I need to stop smoking crack.'" More » -
#thefriendlyskies
Sully Type Lands Plane After It Gets a Hole, For Christ's Sake
A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Baltimore last night made an unscheduled stop in West Virginia. Because a hole "appeared" in the plane, in the same sense that a meteor "appeared" over the Yucatan, then obliterated the dinosaurs. More » -
#crime
American Apparel 33% Illegal
Because Dov Charney is a hero to immigrants, The Man is all up in his business, trying to point out nitpicky technical "violations," like the fact that 1,800 of his employees are illegal. Jeez. More » -
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Media Employee Displays Courage(!)
The media needs heroes in these dark days. And what is more heroic than fighting off a Sex Thug, hmm? More »
