Author Archives: Dr Sharleena

Post Office to Issue XXX Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service “need to generate some money pronto”, according with the office’s insider Rodney Cockburn. Now, with that name, he should consider start a career in the XXX field and maybe contribute to the cause. Just an idea… … Continue reading

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Anybody?

Now, who is Mathilda..?! (off to watch “Keeping Up Appearances” on BBC1. Ah, sweet holidays…:^)

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FZ signed painting on eBay

“NOTE WE COLLECT FRAMES AND THE ONE THAT THIS ART WAS IN CAME FROM AN OLD gERMAN CASTLE -ITS VALUE HAS BEEN APPRAISED AT THREE THOPUSAND DOLLARS SO IT IS NOT INCLUDED –ALSO WE GUARANTEE TWO HUNDERED PERCENT CHEERFULLY -MONEY … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Wherever You Are!

On a day like this, 1940, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland…

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Shocking outcome in kidnaped chicken case

In a baffling turn of events, Doreen, Joe Travers’ chicken that was apparently kidnaped last week was caught by papparazzi in revealing attire, along with one of her captors. The perpetrators had previously sent a ransom note demanding the famous … Continue reading

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Whispers and shouts

Marcelo Gobello, a journalist in London working for the newspaper La Capital (in Argentina), reports that Dweezil Zappa is planning a world tour to play the music of his father Frank. According to Gail, “the decision already is taken, meanwhile … Continue reading

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Surprise rocks Disney trial

I always knew that Goofy had a drug problem.

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Hello, Barry

We have recommendations for you. (If you’re not Barry, click here.) — via Joy

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The Cucamonga Years

Mentioned in a Miles’s book recent review by David Allen: “Meanwhile, local Zappa fans Derek Miley and Adam Fiorenza are still plugging away on their documentary about the “Freak Out!” musician’s early days.” “The filmmakers, both 22, are working on … Continue reading

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What Is It Good For

Lest we forget.

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The FZCDOTM for November

Guitar is The Frank Zappa CD Of The Month (this month) at the gently Chrome Dinette. John also sez he has a couple Gmail invitations left -if it’s not too late… Go get them, Fido!

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This morning, at KUR Headquarters

I demand an explanation!

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Kwizz of the month

Which file extension are you?

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” I think I did OK in the debate”

Verbatim highlights of the daily journal of George W. Bush for the week previous to the third debate.

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Don’t forget to register to vote

According to an article in the major U.S. newspaper USA Today, overseas votes could make a big impact on the upcoming election. Only 51% of the potential U.S. voters showed up at the polls in 2000. This year all American … Continue reading

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