Aug 25, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The News In Brief Edition.

Michael Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide.

In other news, kdkiep mbsjdu skskskdllfeooeloeld. You see, this summer Bossy hasn’t been very good at keeping up with the news. President O’Boyfriend, Afghanistan, Hurricane Bill, the shuttle launches, healthcare, the stock market — these are just a few of the many things Bossy can’t be smart about.

Bossy can sum up her attention to the summer news in this way: Oh Bossy’s gah, did you hear about Melanie Griffith? Rehab.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about something that’s going on in the news? Any news. That way Bossy and her council can become up to date as they move toward September. September, which flies at Bossy like a bug to the windshield of life.

And don’t forget to check back later today for the newsiest comments on the web.

If you missed last week’s comments in ten words, click here to find out the kind of landscapes that are favored by Bossy and her council.

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125 comments

1. 1
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:12 am
   kristin @ going country said:

   Libyan president wanted to put harem tent in Central Park.


2. 2
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:17 am
   JustJuli said:

   Michigan’s adjusted unemployment rate is now up to 22.8%. ugh.


3. 3
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
   pkzcass said:

   Ben Bernanke rehired as chairman of federal reserve. Snooze.


4. 4
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:22 am
   tj said:

   …Economy on rebound due to recent rise in home prices…
   (anyone here seeing a rebound ’cause I’m certainly not) /

   …Blessings Miss Bossy… )


5. 5
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
   km said:

   We’re mad at Scotland selling soul for oil like us


6. 6
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
   dexter said:

   Man seriously injured when hit in face with stale pie


7. 7
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
   Owengirl79 said:

   White House projects bigger deficits, bigger debt…oh my gah!


8. 8
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
   Lizzy said:

   Release of abuses of war criminals. I’m ashamed of us.


9. 9
   on August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
   Meg at the Members Lounge said:

   Eating a “Whole Foods” diet solves health care crisis. The CEO says so.


10. 10
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    Jamie said:

    Nephew born. Fleet Foxes downloaded. Life-changing news in Jamie’s world.


11. 11
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:41 am
    Hokie Deb said:

    –>65% of mushrooms in US are harvested in Pennsylvania.

    http://www.WebSavyMom.com


12. 12
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:46 am
    Sheryl W said:

    US gives 10 billion to brazil for THEM to drill for oil – George Soros owns 20% of said company- can you say
    campaign payback time at our expense. GAH .


13. 13
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
    Dee said:

    US gov expands snitch line for those that oppose healthcare ….


14. 14
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
    Leah said:

    As Whole foods worker- Meg, that isn’t what he said….


15. 15
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:52 am
    Bridget said:

    The upcoming Yellaphant wedding. DUH!


16. 16
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Maria Shriver’s Mom died.
    Florida baby smothered by family python.


17. 17
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:59 am
    LI Laura said:

    Sleazy reality show guy kills plastic Barbie ex-wife, hangs himself.


18. 18
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
    Leah said:

    Just FYI –

    http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/08/20/2009-08-20_whole_fools_wrongheaded_boycott_of_upscale_market_over_ceos_health_care_push.html


19. 19
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
    Donna said:

    Cops bust meth lab Exton house 2 miles from mine!


20. 20
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:05 am
    Julie said:

    Prisoner waterboarded 183 times. Investigation ensues.


21. 21
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:10 am
    Sherry said:

    Possibly prosecuting Military & CIA for following orders AFTER law changed….


22. 22
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:11 am
    Almudena said:

    Madoff’s lover is low on cash – tells all to ABC.


23. 23
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:14 am
    Laughing Hat said:

    Kim Jong Il, not ill, says Clinton, uh-oh- deals made???


24. 24
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
    Marjorie from Connecticut said:

    Bulletin: Dancing With the Stars will be bigger than ever!


25. 25
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:19 am
    Meredith said:

    New use found for human appendix, or so say researchers.

    http://www.livescience.com/health/090824-appendix-evolution.html


26. 26
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:26 am
    TanyaK said:

    Canadian dude cut off alien model’s fingers, pulled teeth. Eeeewwwwww!


27. 27
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:28 am
    David said:

    Roger Federer and wife have twins, doubles tennis world trembles.


28. 28
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    Philly said:

    Elizabeth H on the view had her baby. Thank god she’ll be gone for while


29. 29
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:36 am
    Blithe said:

    lowest med school attendance ever in US- requirements lowered – SCARY !


30. 30
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:43 am
    Meg said:

    Plaxico Burress gets 2 years for shooting his own foot.


31. 31
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:51 am
    Jeni said:

    Miley Cyrus does (INAPPROPRIATE!) pole dance at Teen Choice Awards.


32. 32
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:54 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Barack O’Boyfriend dithering on health care reform–disappointing me greatly.


33. 33
    on August 25th, 2009 at 11:59 am
    Liz Dranow said:

    No road closure for cycling race + SUV = 5 in hospital


34. 34
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
    Lisa said:

    The White House garden is polluted with poo, gah! gah!


35. 35
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    phillies eric bruntlett makes unassisted triple play; GO WFC PHILLIES!


36. 36
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
    chook said:

    neighbor’s dog got out, scared some kids walking down the street.


37. 37
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
    km said:

    president takes holiday, reads books !!!!


38. 38
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
    Kelly said:

    Swine Flu comin’! Oh My Gah, We all gonna die!

    (paraphrased slightly from the Today show)


39. 39
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Cash for Clunkers? Sure! Social Security increases for seniors? Nah!


40. 40
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
    sugarpie said:

    Gun toting protesters show up at politician’s town hall meetings.


41. 41
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
    Well Read Hostess said:

    Blackwater = bad
    Grassley = douchebag
    Clooney = taken…again
    August = not long enough


42. 42
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
    Caroline said:

    17-year-old Brazilian girl confesses to the murders of 30 men.


43. 43
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
    Suzanne said:

    We’re going to hell in a handbasket – and quickly too.


44. 44
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
    janet said:

    CA unemployment rises to 12%. I’m still one of them.


45. 45
    on August 25th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
    Kim V. said:

    Glenn Beck = IDIOT. I guess that’s not really news…


46. 46
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
    Jill said:

    Parents keep leaving kids in hot cars to die. Horrifying.


47. 47
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
    Dharmamama said:

    Jon & Kate separate, sharing the 8. I’m behind, too.


48. 48
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
    Jen said:

    World going to hell in handbasket. Survivalist training becoming attractive…


49. 49
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
    Reeb said:

    Cash for clunkers => jump-start economy … but mostly foreign car sales.


50. 50
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
    delilah the unruly helpmeet said:

    Read two stories about dead babies. Need brain bleach. Gah.


51. 51
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
    Carol Malovrh said:

    Carol’s house on market since May! Carol’s tired of cleaning.


52. 52
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
    Gretchen said:

    My baby son left for college! Sob! Nothing else matters!


53. 53
    on August 25th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
    21st Century Housewife said:

    Man with gun strolls at presidential venue; Secret Service PISSED.


54. 54
    on August 25th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
    Shelley said:

    “Panel” discusses Jackson’s death. Hey, it’s a real death panel!


55. 55
    on August 25th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
    Martie said:

    Sun in Galveston is M***** F****** hot. You will BURN.


56. 56
    on August 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
    Sewmouse said:

    Caribou Barbie lies and says O’Boyfriend wanna kill her baby.


57. 57
    on August 25th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
    Domestic Goddess (in training) said:

    Government debt…blah… someone take care of my debt, dammit!


58. 58
    on August 25th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
    Catherine McP said:

    “Bridget Marquardt installing trapeze in new home” Geeze lucky duck.


59. 59
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
    Have the T-shirt said:

    Lutherans allowing gay clergy/same sex couples! It’s about time!


60. 60
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
    Pat said:

    No news headlines today. Too tired to care about news!


61. 61
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
    Sallie said:

    No news this summer. All Michael Jackson every *%*! day.


62. 62
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
    JC said:

    Michelle O wears shorts to Grand Canyon!! What gall!!


63. 63
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
    Dara said:

    Swine flu, swine flu gonna get you! Whacha gonna do when the swine flu gets you?

    more than 10 words, sung to the “Cops” theme song, “Bad Boys”.

    PS. I am not getting the shot. Already been exposed.


64. 64
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
    Amelia said:

    Scientists have found an apparent function for the human appendix.


65. 65
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
    dgm said:

    Newsflash: Today marks 21st anniversary of first kiss with hubby.


66. 66
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
    Bea said:

    WFoods CEO op-ed = lies & “socialism” scare tactic. He deserves boycott.


67. 67
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
    Bea said:

    VP Dick Cheney personally ran torture program. Is anyone surprised?


68. 68
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
    km said:

    Shocked, shocked I say, to find torture used by Cheney


69. 69
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
    km said:

    Model has pooch belly, thank gah we’re all actually normal


70. 70
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
    km said:

    Michael Jackson still dead !!!!!!!


71. 71
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
    L said:

    US deficit could hit $1.6 TRILLION this year (3x the record set in ‘08)


72. 72
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
    Bea said:

    Love that above link re: WF boycott reveals yet more unsavory WF behavior in the comments. More than 10 words, but the boycott of union-busting, “local” farmer NOT-using, libertarian jerk CEO-run Whole Foods is right on. The truth about that company is coming out and it’s NOT pretty.


73. 73
    on August 25th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
    judy said:

    Rachel Zoe back. Marathon Monday too much to take. I die.


74. 74
    on August 25th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
    Joie said:

    Wal-Mart does not want their ads aired during Glenn Beck!


75. 75
    on August 25th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
    Elsewhere said:

    there’s something bad happening to the bees in the world.


76. 76
    on August 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
    BossysMom said:

    The last storm destroyed 100 trees in Central Park. Horrendous.


77. 77
    on August 25th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
    ruth said:

    California Wildfires, The OTHER Clinton negotiated a release of politcal prisioners.


78. 78
    on August 25th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
    kay said:

    Uncontrolled fires in Greece; grease fires = hard to put out.

    I find myself hilarious.


79. 79
    on August 25th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
    Laurie said:

    Product rolled out called Doc Bottoms’ ASpray, with one of the greatest cheesy infomercials of all time (it’s on YouTube). Originally targeted to blue-collar workers and gym rats, you can use it anywhere, including “beastly butt odor.” Wash Post does story. Inventor getting famous.


80. 80
    on August 25th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
    Audubon Ron said:

    Bossy won’t be my Facebook friend – calling in Voodoo lady.


81. 81
    on August 25th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
    Reeb said:

    This IS the newsiest news around. Where’d you GET these?


82. 82
    on August 25th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
    Stacey Ball said:

    Hurricane Bill, husband’s name is Bill, hits my house everyday!


83. 83
    on August 25th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
    Gail K. said:

    Cops use tazer – set alleged criminal on fire. Film@11!


84. 84
    on August 25th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
    Pamela said:

    Pamela just annihilated all the mosquitos at le maison Dayton.


85. 85
    on August 25th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
    ZDub said:

    Michael Jackson is allegedly NOT dead and walked from ambulance.


86. 86
    on August 25th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
    Surcie said:

    Humble retired S.C. state employee won $260M Powerball jackpot. Yay!


87. 87
    on August 25th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
    Carroll said:

    Another teenage train track suicide near local high school. Very sad


88. 88
    on August 25th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    Obamas vaca on the Vineyard. Barack Golfs. Film at 11:00.


89. 89
    on August 25th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
    confused said:

    #78 I laughed my &*%off
    (for some reason I find you hilarious too.)


90. 90
    on August 25th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
    leslie said:

    cash for clunkers program “flawed”—who would have guessed there would be a problem with a government program?


91. 91
    on August 25th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Here is some news: “Oh Bossy’s gah” is downright hilarious.


92. 92
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
    sugarpie said:

    Now your all caught up. Back to sleep till November!


93. 93
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    In other news: “bug to the windshield of life?.” Genius.


94. 94
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    In still other news, did you say September is nigh?


95. 95
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
    Leah said:

    Workers at whole foods get 100 % healthcare paid for except for highish detuctables- company knows how to run their healthcare so CEO was trying to give light to a “different way” and gets hammered by libs….

    and I guess I’m really horrible because I think most unions these days need busting- car companies wouldn’t be in the place they are now if unions were not dragging them down…


96. 96
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
    Boo said:

    A-OK to terrorize US- captor in more trouble than terrorist…


97. 97
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
    Sissy in Texas said:

    This just in. Breaking news. Juan Carlos is dead.


98. 98
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
    Lee said:

    David Axelrod-works for Obama- gets 2Million in kickback from HEN which is connected to the Healthcare debate….


99. 99
    on August 25th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    If Bossy hasn’t reported it as news, is it news?


100. 100
     on August 25th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     Commie Health Plan will force EVERYONE to wear adult diapers.


101. 101
     on August 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
     Adorable Girlfriend said:

     Republicans continue to peddle lies about healthcare and masses believe.

     In other news: AG is tired of fellow citizens and may need to move to another G20.


102. 102
     on August 25th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     Robin and Sean Penn file divorce papers for toxicillionth time.


103. 103
     on August 25th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
     Lee said:

     http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/08/axelrod_a_tool_of_big_pharma.html


104. 104
     on August 26th, 2009 at 12:59 am
     Em said:

     Democracy suffers as town hall meetings are manipulated by out-of-towners.


105. 105
     on August 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
     cat said:

     Edward Kennedy dies. The last bipartisan. He got things done.


106. 106
     on August 26th, 2009 at 7:12 am
     km said:

     Uncle Teddy dead. My liberal heart so sad.


107. 107
     on August 26th, 2009 at 7:54 am
     Bush Babe said:

     Hills on fire. Son front-toothless. BB utterly stuffed. News?


108. 108
     on August 26th, 2009 at 8:08 am
     The Domestic Goddess said:

     Forecast is less humid and sunny for next few days?


109. 109
     on August 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
     SnowWhite said:

     Okay….I hate to be the one Bossy….

     No more Paula.


110. 110
     on August 26th, 2009 at 10:36 am
     janet said:

     A new and different “janet” posts comments to Bossy’s website..


111. 111
     on August 26th, 2009 at 10:37 am
     janet said:

     This “janet” commenter is still unemploned as well – in Taxachusetts.


112. 112
     on August 26th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
     Texas Susan said:

     Sons are back in school, and mom is totally, undeniably ecstatic!


113. 113
     on August 26th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
     Texas Susan said:

     Mom needs school to learn to count to 10! Geesh!


114. 114
     on August 26th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
     p.j. said:

     State senator pled guilty to 2 federal felonies and resigned.


115. 115
     on August 26th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
     amy said:

     Teddy dies, nation mourns. Wherefore Mary Jo?


116. 116
     on August 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
     NaysWay said:

     World keeps telling Heidi Montag Pratt she’s talented. Good GAH!


117. 117
     on August 26th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
     Debby said:

     Checked out of news, son had emergency appendectomy last night!


118. 118
     on August 26th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
     Debby said:

     #64, did see that – as son went for removal!

     (Things that make you go “hmmm”)


119. 119
     on August 26th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
     amy said:

     Edward Kennedy died yesterday sadly. Now we will never know.


120. 120
     on August 26th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
     Audrey at Barking Mad said:

     Rogue waved killed a young girl here in Maine recently.


121. 121
     on August 26th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
     Maria said:

     Commenter Leah continues upset about Whole Foods references.


122. 122
     on August 26th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
     teresa said:

     I still love Gordon Lightfoot! The news makes me ill!


123. 123
     on August 27th, 2009 at 12:06 am
     Liv said:

     Michael Vick freed from prison, back in NFL and spokesperson for PETA.

     What the fook!!!


124. 124
     on August 28th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
     Kara said:

     The economy, in case you haven’t heard yet, isn’t good.


125. 125
     on August 28th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
     Mr Farty said:

     Princess Farty arrived in the world, mom and daughter well.