HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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i'm a little curious about terminally ill FRANCIS GEORGE, the homophobic cardinal of the catholic church. for years, he's turned his back on the gay community and publicly made them feel unwelcome in the church. what if the doctors came to him and said his cancer could be cured but only with a blood transfusion.............from a gay man.  whaddya think the cardinal would do?

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UBER, the company which provides cheap taxi-like rides is under fire after two well publicized sexual assault incidents in chicago & boston. look for the city to implement much stricter hiring guidelines to protect the riders.

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under a new illinois law, children under the age of 18 who have seizures will be able to qualify for medical marijuana. watch for a major breakout of students flopping on the floor during english class and promptly asking for a doobie when the 'seizure' is over.

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PERSON OF THE YEAR

does the name CRYSTAL MANGUM ring a bell? she was the fine upstanding exotic dancer who in 2006 accused the DUKE UNIVERSITY lacrosse team of gang raping her at a team party, an accusation that later proved to be totally false but caused untold damage to the individuals named in her complaint as they either quit school or transferred and the lacrosse program was terminated and all related scholarships revoked.

after the accusations, a background check on this fine young lady revealed a rich history: she had at least two other allegations of rape (both eventually dismissed as 'unfounded'), was dishonorably discharged from the navy after becoming pregnant by a man other than her husband, was involved in a high speed chase with police after she stole a taxi and was indicted for attempted murder when she tried to burn down her boyfriend's apartment.

 but crystal finally climbed the mountain in 2011 when she stabbed her boyfriend to death with a pair of scissors and was sent to prison for 18 years. well, crystal is now filing an appeal of her conviction, accusing almost everyone involved in the case with some type of sexual misconduct and her conviction was politically motivated.

 best of luck crystal.

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the flu epidemic has now spread to 36 states. do you get a flu shot? me neither.

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do you drive a newer volkswagen? a recall is in progress because the fuel line spurts gas onto the hot engine and pipes and sets the car on fire.........while you're driving! talk about testing your reflexes.

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i am really ticked at actor SEAN PENN. he just announced his engagement to CHARLIZE THERON. i can't believe she didn't wait for me.

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beginning of the end?  movie theatre ticket sales were down five billion dollars this year. eventually, no one (except me) will attend a theatre because of all the at-home apps available.

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and finally, if you needed a bloody mary on new year's morning or any other morning, just stop in at the SUNDA RESTAURANT in downtown chicago and here's what they offer: 32 ounces served in a hurricane type glass garnished with (get ready)  braised pork belly, roasted duck, snow crab,  roasted potatoes, egg roll, broccoli, bacon slices and a radish. ALL ON TOP. with a very long straw.

AND TOPPED WITH A GRILLED CHEESE AND SUSHI!!!

for the low, low price of just forty bucks.  but think about it.....$40 buys you the drink AND a meal. yowsa.

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HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!