Its the July 4th holiday when we wish our great nation a Happy 330th Birthday! Good Ol’ USA sure is catching up to Joan Rivers, ain’t she?

This is a holiday in which your humble correspondent (I’m referring to myself for those of you too slow to catch that) enjoys spending far away from civilization. If I weren’t afraid of the paparazzi following me I’d tell you where I was going–but lets just say it will involve a great deal of alcohol, scantily clad women and hot steamy nights. And no, I wasn’t invited to Charlie Sheen’s place.

Anyhow, while the cat is away (again, I’m referring to myself) the mice (you, my loyal followers) are still encouraged to play. And luckily for you, for the first few months of Dr. Blogstein, nobody knew it existed.

Therefore, to keep my sheep entertained while I’m away, I present to you the TOP FIVE POSTS THAT NOBODY READ. Enjoy!

5. This one was published on January 28th, but it may be even more appropo today in light of events in the Middle East. This is my ingenious plan for world peace.
Dr. Blogstein: Dr. Blogstein’s Key to World Peace: Buy an Israeli a winter coat

4. Then, believe or not, on February 16th, I won the war on terror and got a bunch of Muslims laid in the process.
Dr. Blogstein: Make Love, Not Jihad

3. On February 1st I watched Project Runway. On February 2nd I lived to tell about it.
Dr. Blogstein: My thoughts on Project Runway

2. I waited as long as I could, but on February 8th I too had to weigh in on the whole Mohammad Cartoon situation (remember that silliness?)
Dr. Blogstein: They may not be ready for South Park

1. And finally, I saved the “end” for last. My love song to the butt.
Dr. Blogstein: Ass Music: A Bootyful Thong, er Thing

Have a great holiday weekend everyone!

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This just into the Dr. Blogstein News Room. Working on a tip from Gawker.com, we have uncovered a clip of on air flatulence by one of America’s most trusted news men. Turn up the volume and listen carefully, it occurs during the eighth second of the clip…

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Its times like these that I wish I had some computer skills. Can someone please set this clip to some music for lil’ ol’ Blogstein? Maybe a little Benny Hill theme song or that Daniel Powter Bad Day song?

Gosh! I have the ideas but lack the skills to execute them!

Woe is Blogstein!

But in all (or at least, some) seriousness, the Joe Mikulik, the manager of Asheville Tourists, a Class-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, should be fired for that display you just watched. It’s one thing to argue with an umpire, but to have a temper tantrum like a 5-year-old is just embarrassing.

This man is the manager of a baseball team, essentially he’s the head of a 20+ person business. If your boss acted like that, could you ever take him seriously again?

The man has become a joke, can no longer command respect of his players, other teams or umpires. He made himself useless with that tirade and should now be relegated to between inning entertainment. Leave the managing to the adults.
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Man! I thought Phil Collins was big time.

I mean, he was Genesis! Sussudio! A freakin’ Groovy Kind of Love!

Now, I hear he’s dating Dana Tyler. Don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Dana Tyler, the news anchor for CBS 2, the local CBS affiliate in New York City. In fact, I should one day be lucky enough to date a weekend traffic reporter. But for Phil Collins?!? When did his career go bad? I thought he’d be Network Worthy, not dipping into the local news talent pool.

Would you expect Marc Cohn of Walking in Memphis fame (by the way, what the hell does “Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale” mean?) to be Network Worthy? Neither would I, but he’s married to ABC’s Elizabeth Vargas. Weird, right? I thought so.

How about Dan Senor, who worked in Iraq as a spokesperson for and senior advisor to U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer? I would guess he’d be limited to local news chicks, and I’d probably guess he’d have to stick to small markets. But I’d be wrong! Senor is married to NBC’s Campbell Brown!

I’m sorry but Cohn and Senor are not Network Worthy. They’re out of their league!

The Governator–now HE’S Network Worthy and he lived up to it by marrying NBC’s Maria Shriver.

Alan Greenspan too. Though he may not look it, his power made him Network Worthy and probably helped land him NBC’s Andrea Mitchell.

So, in conclusion, while I’m aware that I have yet to make a point and acknowledge that there is no discernible point forthcoming, I have entertained myself by examining the Network Worthy hypothesis. And if I can entertain just one person with my writing, I pray that it be me.

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Ordinarily, I don’t make a practice of apologizing to known felons but I feel the need to do so on this occasion.

Back on May 30th, I received a rather odd email from a rather odd man claiming some really odd things. Click here and read that email, then hurry back for the rest of the story–I’ll be right here waiting for you so don’t take too long, okay?

As you can see, I wrote this weirdo off as well, a weirdo, simply dismissing him and his nonsensical rambling. I didn’t bother to research or understand the claims being made by this Randall Radic, instead I decided to make fun of him–because it was so easy.

Recently, though, I’ve been getting many visitors to Dr. Blogstein by way of Google searches for “Randall Radic” and variations there of. The majority of them from Northern California. I decided to look into who this guy is, and what I uncovered is shocking.

He is who he says he is! According to the Modesto Bee (why is it that if it’s criminal, it seems to always be happening in Modesto?), Radic ( right), a pastor, pled guilty to felony grand theft by embezzlement as part of a deal with prosecutors instead of standing trial for selling his church without the congregation’s knowledge!

I’m inclined to say it again–This man of cloth sold his church right from under his congregation!

He reportedly sold the First Congregational Church in Ripon, CA for over $500,000 and then bought himself a BMW.

So, to “Daddy Radic”, as he calls himself, I’m sorry for not taking your email more seriously. I wasted a huge opportunity to get more in depth with you about your very interesting story. If you do find it in your heart to come around again I’d love to interview you here on Dr. Blogstein as well as help you find a literary agent.

So, come back, Daddy Radic, come back!

Related Links:
Randall Radic’s Blog
Original email from Radic to Dr. Blogstein
CBS 13 in Sacramento covering the story

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UPDATE! 06-28-06
I have made contact with “Father Felony” and an interview is in the works. Check back soon for another DR. BLOGSTEIN EXCLUSIVE!

Submitted for your entertainment:

All of these are legitimate companies dealing in regular products and services, but they obviously didn’t think their domain names all the way through. And thank goodness for that–for now we have them to laugh at!

1. A site called ‘Who Represents’ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a particular celebrity. Their domain name is http://www.whorepresents.com/

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at http://www.expertsexchange.com/

3. Imagine looking for a homosexual amusement park and only finding writing instruments! http://www.penisland.net/

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at http://www.therapistfinder.com/

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company -http://www.powergenitalia.com/

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales, a popular site at Neverland: http://www.molestationnursery.com/

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always http://www.ipanywhere.com/

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is http://www.cummingfirst.com/

9. Are these speedy art designers or flatulent swimmers?: http://www.speedofart.com/

10. And finally, want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at http://www.gotahoe.com/

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Why can’t I get email from normal people? What she’s asking is ridiculous:

—–Original Message—–
From : “Sherry Manning”
To: drblogstein@fastmail.us
Date: Tue, 20 June 2006 6:22 AM
Subject: Brad Thor recommendation

Thank you for recommending Takedown by Brad Thor. I bought it, read it and loved it. It was very exciting. How would you suggest I recommend the book to my friends?

Much love,
Sherry Manning

I think I speak for everyone when I say “huh?!?” Seriously, what does she me?

I will, however, indulge her because I care about my audience and I’m behind anyone who wants to spread the word about Brad Thor–who happens to be a good friend to the Dr. Blogstein Web Empire. So Sherry, follow my instructions:

1) Open up a new email message.

2) Fill the “To:” field with all the friends you’d like to recommend the book to.

3) copy and paste the following into the body of your email:

Dear Sherry’s Friends,

A very good looking and incredibly smart guy named Dr. Blogstein, who you can find at www.drblogstein.com , recommended an amazing book that I suggest you all
read.

The book is called Takedown and its by a guy named Brad Thor.

What happens is, America captures a top Al Qaeda leader and hides him in a secret gov’t safe-house in NYC. Terrorists find out where he’s being kept and stage a rescue by sealing off Manhattan by destroying all the bridges and
tunnels leading in and out of the city. All this over the July 4th Weekend and all within the first 50 pages.

Cool, huh? So all of you go read it and then call me to talk about it because I’m obviously desperate for some human to human social interaction as I needed help to right this email to all of you.

Much love,
Sherry Manning

4) Hit Send

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Father’s Day, Baseball, quotes, Ralph Kiner, funny

Dear Americans,

Bet on Iran. Bet on England. Bet on the USA.

It doesn’t matter who you bet on, just start betting on the 2006 World Cup!

As a nation, we are incredibly lame when it comes nationalism. How on Earth can the entire Earth be so into the World Cup and we Americans couldn’t care less? Its absurd. I, for one, am enjoying the World Cup, and you will to if you just take my advice and start betting.

Do you think Helen the receptionist would care about the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament if she didn’t have $10 in the office pool? Do you think that you’d stay up late to watch Baltimore play Tennessee on Monday Night Football if you didn’t take the Titans and the points? Do you think I would have watched the finals of American Idol if I didn’t have a small fortune riding on Katherine McPhee?