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Tips for Ending Motor City Malaise

By | 12.05.08 | 9:03 am

Helpful hints to Detroit’s Big Three execs now pleading their case in Washington:

Convert the walls lining Mahogany Row to sheetrock. Do you or don’t you want to show shareholders and employees that management “gets it”?

Swallow that overweening pride of yours and place “For a Rainy Day” canisters More…

Palin’s Domestic Chores Bar Media Chinwags

By | 09.09.08 | 1:00 pm

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, is busy vacuuming the house and can’t hear the many interview requests from national media sources that have poured in since her surprise selection, a McCain campaign spokesperson explained today.

“The governoress will be too preoccupied with More…

McCain Acceptance Speech Stirs DNC

By | 08.28.08 | 6:16 pm

Sen. John McCain, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, made a dramatic surprise appearance tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Constant aide Sen. Joe Lieberman was at his heels as usual, but was unable to catch the Arizona Republican before he strode to the podium for what More…