The Garlic

Friday, June 18, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

18 June 2009... On The Garlic

Congratulations Maria Schneider!

Pennies From Loomis!

18 June 2008... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Ways Obama Campaign Can Re-Introduce Michelle Obama

But Wait, There's More! ... AP Update

No.17! ... Celtics Demolish Lakers!

18 June 2007... On The Garlic

Pissing With The Big Dogs ... Evolution Sundays, Here We Come ... The Results - The Garlic Weekly Poll

18 June 2005... On The Garlic

Weekend Special - Sautéed Cloves

Poll Results - The Garlic's Weekly Poll June 11 - June 17 2006: “For the comments she has made, insulting the Sept 11th widows while promoting her new book, Ann Coulter must have ....”

Thursday, June 17, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

17 June 2009... On The Garlic

GREEEEEEEEEEEEN!

"It's Now All of Iran!"

Krugman Pokes His Critics - "And I was on the grassy knoll, too"

Coming Soon, On "Film At 11"

17 June 2008... On The Garlic

Retro Garlic: Someone Teach Arianna Huffington How To Use Google

Yoo Hooey

Lanny Davis To Cry Fox Tears

No AP Here!

Hmmm ... A Sign of Things To Come?

17 June, 2005... On The Garlic

Late Push Puts Nader On Iranian Ballot; Says Wants To Beat Iraq To Democracy; Cites No British Memos On Him

Frist Considering Abandoning Videotape Practice; Senate Leader Under Fire For Backpedaling From Schiavo Diagnosis

Top Ten Cloves: Other Apologies The Senate Is Planning To Offer

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

16 June 2009... On The Garlic

Morning Joke Sponsor Starbucks Lacerating Its' Customers

16 June 2008... On The Garlic

Developing Story - MSNBC Making Pitches To Become Eulogy Channel

You're Kidding ... Bug Shit!

16 June 2007... On The Garlic

Developing Story! Chiquita Case Emerges With Ties To Bush, DOJ, CIA

16 June 2006... On The Garlic

House GOP Bends Rules, Yields Floor Time and Allows Coulter To Cast Iraq Vote; Conservative Doyenne Says Dems, Liberals “Enjoying Soldiers Deaths”; Ties Pelosi To 911 Widows

Top Ten Cloves: Things About The New English Translation of the Mass The Bishops Approved

16 June 2005... On The Garlic

Frist Threatened 'Nuclear Option' Over Lynching Bill; Said No Videotape To Review To Authenticate Measure

Tomlinson Investigated Over CPC Lobbyists; Chairman Continues Push For Congress To Slash All PBS Funding

Top Ten Cloves: Possible Plot Lines Of Proposed Jackson Family Reality TV Show

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

15 June 2009... On The Garlic

How High The Moon

15 June 2008... On The Garlic

We've Gone Well Past The 15-Minutes Thing ...

Happy Father's Day!

15 June 2007... On The Garlic

More Libby, Libby, Libby ... Bill Moyers' Begging His Pardon

Retro Garlic ... James Kilts and the Procter & Gamble - Gillette Merger

15 June 2006... On The Garlic

Breaking News! President Makes Unannounced, Surprise Visit To Redmond Tech Giant; Bolten Continues White House Sweep; Boots Out Microsoft’s Gates and Bush Speechwriter; Cites Need To Keep Week’s Momentum Going; Gates Long Tenure and Possible Economic Slump Prompted Action

Top Ten Cloves: Possible Problems For eBay With Adding Telephone Service For Their Buyers and Sellers

15 June 2005... On The Garlic

Rather Won't Retire So Viacom To Split Company; Veteran Newsman Stays Put, Says Best Work Still Ahead

Levitra Dumps Saatchi & Saatchi

Top Ten Cloves: Alternatives To Guantanamo That Bush Administration Are Considering

Monday, June 14, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

14 June 2009... On The Garlic

Somebody Check Jim Baker's Passport!

Yes, Our Prediction Is In Flames

14 June 2007... On The Garlic

Libby, Libby, Libby ... It's A Scooterpalooza!

14 June 2006... On The Garlic

Developing Story! Bush Use Of Electronic Signal May Have Been Employed To Lull Opponents; White House Being Investigated For Using Mosquito-like Device On Congress, Media; Frequency Employed Allowed Bush Team To Sell War, Avoid Laws and Stymie Prosecutor

Top Ten Cloves: Why Members Of The Congress Voted Themselves A Raise Yesterday

14 June 2005... On The Garlic

Jackson Cleared; Ponders Future; Considers Children's Album and Moving Neverland To Vegas

Schwarzenegger Calls for Special Elections; New Republican Strategy as Cue Taken From Frist To End-Run Rules

"More Losses" Light Flashing For Krispy Kreme

Top Ten Cloves: Other British Memo Comments on Bush Administration Strategies

Sunday, June 13, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

13 June 2008... On The Garlic

Little Russ Gone ...

13 June 2007... On The Garlic

Chinese Surname Problem Equals Golden Career Op For Bush - Name Czar

13 June 2006... On The Garlic

Breaking News! Cheney Pushed President Out Of Washington To Avoid Subpoena; President’s Surprise Iraq Visit Not Diplomacy; White House Wanted Distance From Rove; Staff Gets Info Wrong, Thought Bush’s Brain Indicted; Wanted President Out Of Capital, Away From Subpoenas

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard At Bush's Camp David War Summit

13 June 2005... On The Garlic

Bush To Merge Two Agenda Items To Get Approval; Private Patriot Acts For Those Who Open Private SS Savings Accounts

Tyson Says Media Twisted His Words

Some G8 Members Concerned About Cancelled Debt

Top Ten Cloves: Surprising Things Dick Cheney Will Say In His Hannity Interview Tonight

Saturday, June 12, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

12 June 2009... On The Garlic

Happy B'Day Chick Corea!

12 June 2008... On The Garlic

Paging Linda Blair ...

12 June 2006... On The Garlic

Breaking News! - Bush Didn’t Want “Another Mission Accomplished” On His Hands; Bush Talked Out Of Having Zarqawi Photo Lay In Capital Rotunda; Sources Say West Wing “Run Ragged” With President’s Efforts To Tone Down Terror Rhetoric

Top Ten Cloves: How Staff Is Dealing With Robert Byrd Now Being Longest-Serving Senator

Friday, June 11, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

11 June 2009... On The Garlic

Maybe Starbucks Can Sponsor The AMA's Operation Coffee Cup II

11 June 2008... On The Garlic

Hmmm ... I Wonder If Cindy Kisses His Balls ...

Retro Garlic: I Phone, You Phone, We All Phone For The G3 Phone ...

11 June 2007... On The Garlic

It's About The Legacy, Stupid! ... The Results - The Garlic Weekly Poll

Top Ten Cloves: Ways CIA Will Cut Back On Using Contractors

11 June 2006... On The Garlic

Weekend Special - Sautéed Cloves 11 June 2006

Results from The Garlic's Weekly Poll June 4 - June 11 2006: “The Marine’s cover-up of the massacre in Haditha is because of ...

Thursday, June 10, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

10 June 2009... On The Garlic

Morning Joke and Starbucks ... Two Peas In A Non-Union Pod

10 June 2008... On The Garlic

Change You Can't Really Believe In

10 June 2007... On The Garlic

Of Talking Head Paloozas ... Ahh, Dennis, I'll Take Has-Been Hosts for $500, Please ... And Wait A Minute, Didn't You Read This Before? ...

10 June 2005... On The Garlic

Bush Lobbies For Patriot Act; RSVP's To Terrorists Not In; May Move Sunset Provisions To Clear Skies Act

Aruba Struggles With Investigation But Plans For Future; Talks Started With CBS; Planning CSI Theme Park To Bolster Tourism

Top Ten Cloves: Other Ways Howard Dean Plans On Annoying The Republicans

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

9 June 2009... On The Garlic

Let's Hope The GM Boycott Goes As Good As His Palin Book

They Don't Hand Out Those Nobel Prizes For Nothing ...

Another Good One Passes On ... Sam Butera

Instant Ignorant Dolt Update - Whelan Apologizes

9 June 2008... On The Garlic

Editor's Note: Yes, Again ...

9 June 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things About Tom Delay’s Last Day In Congress

9 June 2005... On The Garlic

Second Shoe Drops: Govt. To Pay Tobacco Companies; Written Apology For Putting Smoking Exec's "Through Hell" Also Part of Settlement

Chicago Braces For Millions and End Of The World; Red Sox-Cubs Match-up First Since 1918; Cataclysmic Clash of Curses Expected

Top Ten Cloves: Other Things That Make Barbara Walters Uncomfortable

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

8 June 2009... On The Garlic

Retro Garlic: The Vetting Paid Off

A Head-Shaker, For Sure ...

8 June 2008... On The Garlic

The Thrill of Jim McKay

Something Cool

Something To Look Forward To ...

8 June 2007... On The Garlic

Disjointed Chief - Peter Pace Is Jumpin' ... Another Garlic Song

8 June 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Some Of The American Values President Bush Wants Immigrants To Adopt

8 June 2005... On The Garlic

Details Emerge From Apple-Intel Deal; Intel Breaks From Tradition, Must Promo 'Apple Outside'

Harris of Florida To Run For Senate; Says She's Not Worried, Knows How To 'Get The Votes'

C.I.A Beefing Up Translator Recruitment; 'Speaking The Language' Top Priority For New Hires

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard At The Bush-Blair White House Meeting

Monday, June 07, 2010

Good Evening Garlic Fans

Once again, a thousand-and-one apologies for our extended absence.

We have not been cleared off the DL just yet, as in the past week, we've had a few Doc appointments, one, with the Orthopedic, that has our ailing shoulder/Rotator Cuff feeling some better, but not all the way.

Between those, and a building, growing list of projects on the homefront, we sacrificed computer time (which included one day of some much needed maintenance).

It will still be a few days before we resume posting (more Doc appointments this week), however, we will endeavor to get back in the saddle at the earliest.

In the meantime, for tonight, groove on the great vocalist, Mark Murphy, who wrote the lyrics to this killer Oliver Nelson tune.

Mark Murphy - Stolen Moments.wmv

This Date ... On The Garlic

7 June 2009... On The Garlic

We Have An Instant Ignorant Dolt Today - Ed Whelan

Well, This Angel Earned Her Wings

Standing With Sotomayor

Show Me The Money!

7 June 2008... On The Garlic

Putting A Marker Down ... Just In Case ....

7 June 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard During Iraqi Detainee Release

7 June 2005... On The Garlic

Blair, Bush Meet Today; May Work On Pennsylvania Avenue Memo; No Official Comment On Agenda; First Meeting Since Downing Street Memo Leaked

NYC Stadium Plan Dealt Double Blows; IOC Say No Funding and Russell Crowe Incident Brings Doubt to Big Apple 2012 Games

Rumsfeld, Military Defend Gitmo; Acknowledge Some Abuse; Ask That New Faith Policy Be Given Time

Top Ten Cloves: Best Phone Plan For Russell Crowe

Sunday, June 06, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

6 June 2009... On The Garlic

A Picture Worth A Few Million Words

6 June 2008... On The Garlic

Hmmm ... Maybe He's Reading The Garlic?

Retro Garlic: Straighten Up and Fly Right

You Got Some Nerve There, Lady ...

Guess Who's Coming To The General Election?

6 June 2007... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Other Things Viewing The London 2012 Olympic Logo Can Cause

6 June 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things To Watch Out For With Today Being 6-6-6

6 June 2005... On The Garlic

Iraqi's Say Sadam Trial In Two-Months; Bush Admn Holding Out For November Sweeps

O.J. Simpson New Jackson Advisor; Offers His Unique Advise; Missed Opportunity For SUV Chase

Rumsfeld Slams Al-Jazeera Television

iSqueal Busy Over Stock Slide and iPod Rumor

Top Ten Cloves: Why Chicago Marathon Was 1-Mile Longer

Saturday, June 05, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

5 June 2008... On The Garlic

Celtics-Lakers ... Not Quite The Old Days, But It Will Do

5 June 2007... On The Garlic

The Scooter Doesn't Skate ... New Garlic Song - Let's Jail Libby!

And The Warehouse of Shoes That Are Still To Drop ... The Results - The Garlic Weekly Poll

5 June 2006... On The Garlic

Ex-Presidents Offer To Stump For Gay Marriage Ban, Border Wall, Hoffa Dig; Telethon and Benefits Concerts Part Of 3-For-1 Package; Cites Need To Act Before New Hurricanes, Marriages Hit

Top Ten Cloves: What President Bush Will Do To Help Congress Pass The Gay Marriage Ban

Friday, June 04, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

4 June 2009... On The Garlic

Putting A Marker Down ... Orlando In Six

4 June 2008... On The Garlic

Made It Ma, Top of the Campaign! ...

Top Ten Cloves: Other Ways Hillary Clinton Can Ignore She Lost Primary Race

4 June 2006... On The Garlic

Weekend Special - Sautéed Cloves

Poll Results - The Garlic's Weekly Poll ...“The Attorney General and FBI Director also considered, after quitting, to ...”

Thursday, June 03, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

3 June 2009... On The Garlic

Hey Morning Joke, Cheetos Are Made By A Successful Union Company!

For Nancy Puss'n'Boots, Cheney Is From The Real Virginia

Why The Air France Plane Crashed

3 June 2008... On The Garlic

Oh Yeah, She Will "Do What It Takes", Alright ...

Top Ten Cloves: Things About Fantasy Baseball Leagues Winning Supreme Court Case To Use Real Names

3 June 2005... On The Garlic

New Felt Leak of Novak "Deep Throat' File; Wild Guesses Often Traded With Fellow Conservative Buchanan

Wild Motion Overshadows Jackson Trial Final Arguments; Jackson Offers To Sequester Jury At Neverland; Invites Jurors To "Bring Their Children"

Nader Lobbies EU Leaders For Ballot Spot

Top Ten Cloves: What The Michael Jackson Jury Will Talk About When They Get The Case

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

2 June 2008... On The Garlic

Better Than Any Last Second, Heroic Shot, Goal or Touchdown - Or Hillary Claim ... By A Mile!

McCain's Mini-Me's Buddy Is At It Again

2 June 2007... On The Garlic

Barry Crimmins: Of Exits and Eulipions

2 June 2006... On The Garlic

White House Orders Monument-Icon Training Throughout Government; Looking To Head Off Controversy of DHS Terrorism Cuts; “We don’t want to tip off Al-Qaeda on some statute in Iowa”

2 June 2005... On The Garlic

49ers Next Plan Ghetto and Street Fighting Videos

eBay Moves To Corner Web Spending; Shopping.Com Bought For Cash; SEC Looking Into Move As Global Domination May Be Goal

Burnett To Sign Deep Throat For New Reality Series; Felt To Host Show On Real-Life Whistle-Blowers

Top Ten Cloves: Other Things Mark Felt Is Admitting

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

1 June 2009... On The Garlic

I'll Never Love This Way Again

A Tale of Two Gippers

Bears Just Wanna Have Fun

1 June 2008... On The Garlic

The Most Fabulous Object In The World

1 June 2007... On The Garlic

Editor's Note - Mea Culpa For The Absence and Low Posting

1 June 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard At CIA During Michael Hayden’s Swearing In Ceremony

1 June 2005... On The Garlic

Felt Admits To Being 'You're So Vain' Target; Simon Confirms "Brief Affair" With Former FBI Man

Haig Stood In-The-Ready If Felt Backed Down; Former Nixon Staffer Okay To Take "Deep Throat" Rap

Top Ten Cloves: Things G. Gordon Liddy Would Like To See Happen Now That "Deep Throat" Is Exposed

Monday, May 31, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

31 May 2009... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reason LeGone James Blew Off Media After Losing To Orlando Magic

Brother, Can You Spare A Photo?

31 May 2008... On The Garlic

Brother, Can You Spare A Photo?

31 May 2006... On The Garlic

Iran Shoots Back At Rice, Bush For Talk Policy: Nuke Program For Gay Marriage; Ahmadinejad Slams Pair; Seeks Other Demands, Retraction For LaRouche Comparison

Top Ten Cloves: Things That Could Go Wrong For Katie Couric On Her Last Today Show

31 May 2005... On The Garlic

U.S. Military To Begin Abusing Bible; New Policy Cites Need To Be 'Fair and Balanced'

New Zarqawi Tape Deemed 'Idol' Demo; Iraqi Terrorist Leader Warbles 'Louie Louie' In Attempt To Join Hit Show

London Gripped In 5th Day of Riots; Fears That Big Ben Stoppage Signals 'End of Days'; Some Blame Camilla

Top Ten Cloves: Reasons The French Rejected European Union Constitution

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Dennis Hopper Had Duende

I suppose, it was expected, the MSM obits would highlight the thing of "rebel" and, of course 'Easy Rider'.

That would be for actor Dennis Hopper, who passed away from his battle with cancer.

Why couldn't they just highlight, and dwell on, he was one fine, motherf'ing actor, and a whole bevy of turns.

Dennis Hopper had duende.

Here's the NYT Obit;

Dennis Hopper, 74, Hollywood Rebel, Dies

And, one from Yahoo and the AP;

Dennis Hopper, creator of hit 'Easy Rider,' dies (AP)

If you want the best read, check out Edward Copeland's "Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)";

How many odd turns can one man's life and career take? There's probably no limit, but Dennis Hopper, who died at 74 after a long battle with cancer, took a lot of them: From young actor of film and TV in the 1950s to counterculture icon of the 1960s and '70s (while adding director to his resume and still working with the likes of John Wayne); from nearly unemployable because of drugs to a career comeback in the mid-1980s before frequent returns to TV. On the side, he managed to find time to be a prolific photographer, painter and sculptor. His later years also brought the strangest twist for the hippie hero: he became a Republican. Still, it's his film and TV work that will be his legacy.

And, though he only had a small role, and not a great deal of screen time, his turn in 'True Romance' was perfect, a role only he could have played, it fit the film exquisitely.

True Romance - Sicilians

This Date ... On The Garlic

29 May 2008... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard In Bush Grindhouse, Over Scott McClellan's New Book

M-Stalkin'-M Update ... She's A Terrorist Sympathizer!

Friday, May 28, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

28 May 2009... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reasons Obama and Sarkozy Didn't Invite Queen Elizabeth To D-Day Ceremony

28 May 2008... On The Garlic

Round Up The Usual Suspects ...

If You Can't Lick'em, Lie About'em ...

She's Stalking Donuts Now!

Radio Listeners Diss McCain's Mini-Me

28 May 2006... On The Garlic

Weekend Special - Sautéed Cloves

Results for The Garlic's Weekly Poll - President Bush’s Numbers Are So Low That ...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

27 May 2009... On The Garlic

Latin Lady

27 May 2008... On The Garlic

Nolan, On Think Progress, vs. Comcast and O'Reilly ...It's Not The Whole Story

Yes ... My Aunt Has One ...

McCain's Mini-Me Hearts Hagee

Barr To Lead Libertarians; Is Operation Chaos II Coming Down The Pike?

27 May 2007... On The Garlic

Happy Birthday Rachel Carson!

27 May 2005... On The Garlic

Piercing, Shattering Noise Rocks DC Area; Authorities Trace To Capitol Bldg; May Be Frist Presidential Hopes

NBA Considers Selling Uniform Space To Advertisers; Carl's Jr. Looking To Place Paris Hilton To "Our Key Demo's"

Top Ten Cloves: How John Bolton Will Relax Over The Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

All The Things You Are

Sorry, once again, Garlic Fans, for our absence the past few days.

Despite some great PT sessions, the Rotator Cuff issue we are enduring has been kicking our ass, and knocking out our teeth for mumbling about it.

Additionally, the past two days, we've had mid-summer-dog-days heat and humidity, which has made sitting at the computer about as torturous as an infomercial full of insurance salesman.

So, another night off, and, hopefully (with another PT session under our belts), we'll be in the mood (and shape) to write again (notes and half-written posts are building up).

In the meantime, let Paquito D'Rivera (and the great trumpet man, Diego Urcola) give you a wonderful treat.

Enjoy!

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet - All The Things You Are

This Date ... On The Garlic

26 May 2009... On The Garlic

Ella Fue!

26 May 2008... On The Garlic

Lest We Forget ... Memorial Day 2008

26 May 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard During President Bush – Tony Blair Meeting Yesterday

26 May 2005... On The Garlic

Tiger Jam Raises Over $1-Million - Without Name Host; Woods Slump Continues; Fails To Make Cut For Fundraising Concert

BBC Employees Stage Strike That Almost Goes Unnoticed; Management Doesn't Notice; Thought It Was A Gag and Goes Along With It

Mötley Crüe To Expand Lawsuit Beyond NBC

Top Ten Cloves: Other Things The Parents Television Council Doesn't Like About New Paris Hilton/Carl's Jr. Commercial

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

25 May 2008... On The Garlic

CSI Hillary RFK Gaffe

Muted McCain Moola

25 May 2007... On The Garlic

Become a Cheney's Cheney ... Help The VP Build His Team, For The Most Gleaming of Brass Rings - Iran

25 May 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: Ways Dick Cheney Will Get Out Of Testifying In Scooter Libby Trial

25 May 2005... On The Garlic

Santorum To Back Frist On End-Of-Days Compromise; Says He'll Guarantee "Weather Storm" If That Day Comes

White House Stays Course On Story Sources; Criticizes Islamic Websites For Vague Zarqawi References

PalmOne, Palm and Shareholders Battle Over Name Change

Top Ten Cloves: What President Bush Will Do To Get The Stem Cells Adopted Before They Are Discarded

Monday, May 24, 2010

This Date ... On The Garlic

24 May 2009... On The Garlic

What If Spartacus Had A Stinger Missile?

Quick, Someome Call The Lifetime Channel!

Say It Ain't So, Big O!

24 May 2008... On The Garlic

She Was The One She Was Waiting For!

Biden Slaps Down McCain's Mini-Me

Three "Must Reads" From Al Giordano

24 May 2006... On The Garlic

Top Ten Cloves: How Freezer and Refrigerator Manufacturers Are Exploiting Congressman Jefferson’s Scandal Situation

24 May 2005... On The Garlic

Frist Wary Of New Compromise; May Continue With Justice Sundays; Seeks 'End of Days' Commitment

Apple To Support Podcasting; Believes More Apple Dissent To Be Thwarted With New Support

F.D.A Readies Depression Device Implant

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard On The First Lady's Mid-East Trip

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Only Trust Your Heart

Sorry, Garlic Fans, for the lack-of-posting, yesterday.

We were jammed up on the homefront (as we will be, again, today), and, as a bonus, it as a spectacularly beautiful day ... An Ernie-Banks-Let's Play-Two-Today kind of day ...

There's a good a good Frank Rick column today, on our Ran Kan Kan man, the implications of the his, and the Teabaggers, warped views.

So, until later (either tonight, or tomorrow), here's a tune that will go with your morning coffee, and have you humming its' melody the rest of the day.

Enjoy!

Only Trust Your Heart - Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz