2/1/2006
From Jay Leno:

One of the big topics tonight of the [State of the Union] speech was all the new jobs that have been created. A lot of new jobs have been created. I mean, they're all in India.

Everybody's still talking about Kobe Bryant with that 81 points. Kobe was asked if this will hurt his relationship with the other Lakers, and Kobe said, "There are other Lakers?"

NBC has canceled its new show "the Book of Daniel" after only two episodes. That shows you how bad this network is. We bring in Jesus, even he can't save the network.

The city of Detroit, where the super bowl is going to be, announced they're going to be handing out free tickets to people who would never have the chance to see the game. You know, like the Detroit Lions.

According to "Prevention Magazine," overweight people are 22 times more likely to report having sexual problems. Which is shocking. I didn't even know you were supposed to report it.

1/24/2006
The French have launched their own version of Google called Quaero. You just type in the subject you're interested in, and Quaero refuses to look i up for you.
-- Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live)

A new study found that 3 million Irish men can trace their ancestry back to just oen man. In his defense, the man said he'd been drinking."
-- Conan O'Brien

1/23/2006
"The dotor then told met hat I should nto do any events for three days and also said to me that I should not speak for three days. My wife said, 'Make it seven."
Arnold Schwarzenegger, after cutting his lip in a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles.

1/13/2006
"Ashlee Simpson collapsed after a performance in Tokyo Thursday. Simpson spent Friday int he hospital, although her show that night went on as scheduled without her."
-- Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live)

11/8/2005
Ty Barnett is very funny. Here are some of his lines from the tonight show:

I feel comfortable here. 400 years ago, this would have been an auction.

My full name is actually Tyrone. The name in Ireland actually means inspired and prone to creativity. In America, it means we're not hiring.

I was in New York a few weeks ago and I was hanging out with a friend of mine on one of those murder-mystery trains. The Subway.

I'm finding that Chicago don't really have a good reputation out here. So, I'm like, "yeah, I'm from Chicago." And people are like, "what street gang were you in?" I'm like, "what the heck make you think I got that kind of dedication and team spirit?"

11/4/2005
'I have a problem with the term African American...The word negro is a perfectly good word. There is nothing wrong with that'
-- Andy Rooney said on MSNBC this morning.

11/3/2005
The United States announced a plan to tighten all borders by the year 2008. Unfortunately, Mexico announced a plan to have all their people here by 2007.
-- Jay Leno

President Bush flew to Rome today for the Pope's funeral. There was an awkward moment when Bsh met a group of Cardinals and congratulated them on beating the Astros.
-- Craig Ferguson

11/2/2005
Star Wars took in $158 million in just four days. Yeah, that's more than some gas stations.
-- David Letterman

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been stolen... The thief is being described as 'armed and fabulous.'
-- David Letterman

Mickey D now puts nutritional information on the packaging of its food. A Big Mac has 560 calories and 30 g of fat. McDonald's isn't worried about sales, because the grease from its food would cover up the label.
-- FoolishTV

11/2/2005
Game 3 of the World Series lasted 5 hours and 41 minutes. As it dragged on and on, I started to think it was something George Bush got us into.
-- David Letterman

Tonight, Bush appoints a new Federal Reserve chairman. If you don't care, you're probably poor.
-- Stephen Colbert

10/31/05
Spongebob Squarepants will finally be airing in China in December. Now the factory workers will know what the heck they're making.
-- Tina Fey

10/28/05
In Cleveland, doctors are planning for the first-ever face transplant. I hate to break it to the doctors, but I was at the Emmys. It has been done.
-- Jay Leno

It's been announced that the first Starbucks has reopned in New ORleans. Residents were thankful and said, "We may have lost our homes, but at least we can start paying $5 for a cup of coffee again.
-- Conan O'Brien

"In her new movie documentary, Madonna renounces the material world, saying we are enslaved by it and it will ultimately be our undoing. Madonna made this statement from her mansion in England."
-- Jay Leno

"The U.S. government announced it would not accept more than 300,000 meals donated to Hurricane Katrina victims by the British. A U.S. government spokesperson explained that the Katrina victims have suffered enough."
-- Conan O'Brien

"Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers steadfastly refuses to talk about herself, will not talk about herself, and I'm thinking to myself, Hell, where do you find a woman like that?"
-- David Letterman

Watch the O'reilly Factor and Bill has been critical of the oil companies. His latest proof -- record profits from Exxon -- $9.9 billion of its $100.7 billion in revenue. Do you know what $9.9 billion can buy you -- more than 33 million Apple video iPods.

10/27/05
The Simpsons is now playing on Arab television.

The Arabized "Simpsons" is called "Al Shamshoon." It made its debut in the Arab world just in time for Ramadan, a time of high TV viewership.

voices are dubbed into Arabic and the scripts have been adapted to make the show more accessible, and acceptable, to Arab audiences, with Omar as Homer, and Badr substituted for Bart. 'Omar' and drinks Coke, not beer.

However, the family remains "dysfunctional."

10/26/05
Congratulations to the White Sox. They could win their first world series since 1917... You know how long ago that was? That was the year of Cher's very first farewell tour. -- Jay Leno

This entry contains programming information regarding some secular TV programs that touch on the topic of Christianity. The shows mentioned below will be aired in the next 2 weeks. Check them out if you have time. I gathered them from my cable listing.

Rome: Power & Glory - "The Fall"
Invasions weaken Rome's grasp; Christianity draws strength; Constantine moves the empire's capital.
On MILI Channel Nov 13 05:00am

Ancient Almanac - "The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years, Part 3"
Constantinople; Islam; Irish monks copy ancient texts.
On HISI Channel Nov 10 08:00am

Ancient Almanac - "The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years, Part 4"
On HISI Channel Nov 17 08:00am
A new Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages.

Mysteries of the Bible - "Judas: The Ultimate Betrayal"
On BIO Channel Nov 07 11:00am

Mysteries of the Bible - The Maccabees
On BIO Channel Nov 08 05:00am

Mysteries of the Bible - Life and Death in the Holy Temple
On BIO Channel Nov 13 08:00am

Mysteries of the Bible – Masada
On BIO Channel Nov 14 05:00am

Mysteries of the Bible - Joshua and the Walls of Jericho
On BIO Channel Nov 15 05:00am

Science of the Bible - "The Last Supper"
Details of the Last Supper, based on the idea it was Passover dinner.
On NGC Channel Nov 09 03:00pm

Science of the Bible – Jesus
ON NGC Channel Nov 09 07:00pm

Science of the Bible - Jesus' Arrest
On NGC Channel Nov 16 07:00pm

Modern Marvels - "Bible Tech"
The use of technology is ever-present in the Bible.
On HIST Channel Nov 07 01:00pm

Digging for the Truth - "Archaeology and the Bible"
The Old Testament is a book of great spirituality and controversy.
On HIST Channel Nov 08 10:00am

Ancient Almanac - "Archenemy: The Philistines"
The Philistines are the ruthless warriors of the Bible's early period.
On HISI Channel Nov 18 08:00am

Thanks, jchamberlin for reminding me the following:

The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
Episode #1 The Christians and Muslims engage in a series of epic battles for Jerusalem.
Nov 12 8PM

Episode #2 The Muslims become strengthened under the leadership of Saladin and begin to sweep through the Christian Kingdom town by town.
Nov 7 9PM (first run)

'I have a problem with the term African American...The word negro is a perfectly good word. There is nothing wrong with that'
-- Andy Rooney said on MSNBC this morning.