The main ingredient, un-7-up'd.December 30, 2005–a day that will live in infamy.Well, for me, anyway. (And maybe a few of you.) For it was on that day–seven years ago, today–that all of this began. . . all of this blogging thing.No, not for everybody–this is about me!A callow newbie to some, a grizzled vet to others, as of today, I have been in the blogging game for seven years, and so, in keeping with the tradition established by my original blog––I give you a themed cocktail:The Seven & SevenPour 2 oz. Seagram’s Seven Crown Whiskey into a highball glass; fill with ice.Top with about 7...…The main ingredient, un-7-up'd.December 30, 2005–a day that will live in infamy.Well, for me, anyway. (And maybe a few of you.) For it was on that day–seven years ago, today–that all of this began. . . all of this blogging thing.No, not for everybody–this is about me!A callow newbie to some, a grizzled vet to others, as of today, I have been in the blogging game for seven years, and so, in keeping with the tradition established by my original blog––I give you a themed cocktail:The Seven & SevenPour 2 oz. Seagram’s Seven Crown Whiskey into a highball glass; fill with ice.Top with about 7...WW…

President Barack Obama goes on National television at 8pm EDT to once again address the need for real health care reform, and the need to get something done soon. What’s that something? How soon? Let’s see. . . .From the prepared text:This is not just about the 47 million Americans who have no health insurance. Reform is about every American who has ever feared that they may lose their coverage if they become too sick, or lose their job, or change their job. It’s about every small business that has been forced to lay off employees or cut back on their coverage because it became too...…President Barack Obama goes on National television at 8pm EDT to once again address the need for real health care reform, and the need to get something done soon. What’s that something? How soon? Let’s see. . . .From the prepared text:This is not just about the 47 million Americans who have no health insurance. Reform is about every American who has ever feared that they may lose their coverage if they become too sick, or lose their job, or change their job. It’s about every small business that has been forced to lay off employees or cut back on their coverage because it became too...WW…

In 1976, Reggae legend released the song and album “Legalize It,” which quickly became an anthem for the marijuana reform movement.Now, in 2010, the family of Peter Tosh is for the first time coming out and announcing its strong support of and the Campaign to legalize marijuana nationwide, including the launch of a new video from Peter Tosh’s son Dave, intended to help mobilize voters to go to the polls November 2, and .Peter Tosh’s family released the following statement:Today, as Peter Tosh did back in 1976 with the release of “Legalize It,” the Peter Tosh Estate proudly speaks out for...…In 1976, Reggae legend released the song and album “Legalize It,” which quickly became an anthem for the marijuana reform movement.Now, in 2010, the family of Peter Tosh is for the first time coming out and announcing its strong support of and the Campaign to legalize marijuana nationwide, including the launch of a new video from Peter Tosh’s son Dave, intended to help mobilize voters to go to the polls November 2, and .Peter Tosh’s family released the following statement:Today, as Peter Tosh did back in 1976 with the release of “Legalize It,” the Peter Tosh Estate proudly speaks out for...WW…

Front page of Monday's Chicago Tribune. (photo: swanksalot)And now, :Al-Qaeda has confirmed Osama bin Laden’s death in an Internet statement, The Associated Press reports.The terror network says today in a statement that bin Laden’s blood “will not be wasted” and that it will continue attacking Americans and their allies.The statement, apparently dated May 3, appeared on websites traditionally associated with statements from al-Qaeda.“We stress that the blood of the holy warrior sheik, Osama bin Laden, God bless him, is precious to us and to all Muslims and will no go in vain,” the...…Front page of Monday's Chicago Tribune. (photo: swanksalot)And now, :Al-Qaeda has confirmed Osama bin Laden’s death in an Internet statement, The Associated Press reports.The terror network says today in a statement that bin Laden’s blood “will not be wasted” and that it will continue attacking Americans and their allies.The statement, apparently dated May 3, appeared on websites traditionally associated with statements from al-Qaeda.“We stress that the blood of the holy warrior sheik, Osama bin Laden, God bless him, is precious to us and to all Muslims and will no go in vain,” the...WW…

In 1976, the Schlitz Brewing Company of Milwaukee, WI, was in the United States, its . But trouble loomed. The growing popularity of name-brand light beers, increased availability of niche and foreign brews, and a change in Schlitz’s brewing process, done to make its namesake beer cheaper to mass-produce, all were taking a toll on the market share of “.”So, in the Summer of 1977, an new CEO at Schlitz abandoned their heretofore successful “Go for the Gusto” slogan, and turned to the ad men of Leo Burnett to craft a message that would help increase the brewer’s short-term profits (the time...…In 1976, the Schlitz Brewing Company of Milwaukee, WI, was in the United States, its . But trouble loomed. The growing popularity of name-brand light beers, increased availability of niche and foreign brews, and a change in Schlitz’s brewing process, done to make its namesake beer cheaper to mass-produce, all were taking a toll on the market share of “.”So, in the Summer of 1977, an new CEO at Schlitz abandoned their heretofore successful “Go for the Gusto” slogan, and turned to the ad men of Leo Burnett to craft a message that would help increase the brewer’s short-term profits (the time...WW…