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George Washington

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    The 5 Most B.S. Rebuttals in Internet Arguments

    Lately, my colleagues here on the Houston Press blogs have posted some kind, helpful tips on proper usage of social media to help you avoid pitfalls in a world where employers regularly look you up. That was sweet of them because I work with good people full of love and huggles (hugs snuggles) fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Comment of the Day: Gun Culture Gets Creepy

    We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involving wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    No, George Washington Doesn't Want You Armed Against the Government: E-Mail Debunking Part II

    This little infographic has been making the rounds on Facebook among the more pro-gun people... especially a certain kind of pro-gun people. See, there are hunters, there are people who want to own guns for home protection, and there are people who want to own guns simply because they are adults who ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    For President's Day: The Best Movie Portrayals of 15 Presidents

    Portraying presidents on screen is always tricky. Crass imitation makes the thing look like a comedy skit, but completely ignoring the mannerisms and voice that people know doesn't work either. There have been some laughingly inept acting jobs when it comes to the 44 people who have been the countr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    7 Little-Known (And Completely Unverified) Facts About U.S. Presidents

    Today, the nation celebrates Presidents' Day, the most important holiday of all time. No other national holiday has such a clear purpose or overall popularity. Therefore, why not recognize this momentous occasion with a look back at some of our greatest presidents, and learn some facets of their bio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    The Eight Toughest Soldiers Texas Ever Produced (Featuring Heroism, Betrayal & Many Dead Bodies)

    Audie Murphy, starring in the story of his own life​Our war heroes are presented to us in different varieties. There are those we create for ourselves, in the mold of what we think a hero should be: David Crockett (nobody but Walt Disney called him Davey), astride the ramparts at the Alamo goi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Rick Perry's Unique American Revolution Analysis: Best Twitter Responses, and Our Dumb-Quotes Random Generator Is Updated

    Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyRick Perry last night did what most presidential candidates do after sucking again in a debate -- he went to a frat house. In explaining to the Beta Theta Pi boys his views of governance, Perry said that the American Revolutio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    We Want to Dine with These Five Dead Famous People

    Consummate hostess: Dolley Madison.​5. Dolley Madison. Forget about Martha Stewart. As First Lady, Madison took the role of hostess to a whole new level, earning accolades for her brilliant dress, witty conversation, and terrific dinner menus. And she had moxie as well domestic graces: She off ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2011

    Can You Spot the Real Meat?

    Here is George Washington demanding shaved meat from a fellow patriot. (No, really.)​What's more patriotic for a red-blooded American to do on the Fourth of July than eat meat? Grill it, barbecue it, broil it, fry it, tie it to the end of a bottle rocket and shoot it in to the sky (don't reall ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Five Presidents Who Could Kick Chuck Norris's Ass

    Abe Lincoln: Let's get rrrrready to rrrrumble​In our continuing series of scholarly meditations on the United States Presidency, we now bring you a list of five presidents who could kick the crap out of Chuck Norris. Of note: only one of the top five served after 1908, although two honorable m ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 9, 2010

    Don't Feel Turbulence

    Abe Lincoln: Let's get rrrrready to rrrrumble​In our continuing series of scholarly meditations on the United States Presidency, we now bring you a list of five presidents who could kick the crap out of Chuck Norris. Of note: only one of the top five served after 1908, although two honorable m ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 2, 2010

    The Best "B-Sides"

    Never-shown-before works dominate FotoFest.

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Tea Party: At The Race Track With George Washington

    Photos by Craig HlavatyNo treading allowed​On Saturday afternoon I visited the North Houston Tea Party's "I Will Vote" rally, held at the Sam Houston Race Park. This was my second Tea Party rally in six months, following on the heels of the one in April at Discovery Green where my photographer was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    This Week in Deliciousness

    So THAT'S what they did with all the oil-coated octopi they fished out of the Gulf.​Welcome back to the weekly roundup here at Eating Our Words, where THE SPICE MUST FLOW. We started the week off by getting some terrible tapas in the Arcade Fire's least-favorite Houston suburb, the Woodlands. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Pat Robertson: Has The Man Ever Been Wrong?

    The dust had barely settled in Port-au-Prince following Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake before opportunistic Jesus-bot Pat Robertson offered his take on the tragedy. Surely a prominent religious figure like Roberts could be counted on to offer words of comfort and solace for the thousands of vict ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    He Said She Said: Songs for Your New Year's Eve Party, Part 2

    ​ When it comes time for He Said to make a party mix, you would think he would go for some classic metal or punk rock. But you would be totally wrong. When it's time for single boys and single girls to drink, mingle and start making questionable choices, we can leave the Motorhead and AC/DC for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    I Wanna Be Your Dog (Or Cat): Thanksgiving Edition

    We all know the story of the first Thanksgiving -- the Penguins traveling to the New World in the rickety Mayday; Squinty the Indian teaching the clueless newcomers how to grow potatoes (the Penguins had left Ireland because of a famine); George Washington marrying Pocahantas on Plymouth Mount.These ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Texas Traveler: Holy City

    Photos by Brittanie Shey​Traveling for the holidays? If you'll be near Wichita Falls you should consider crossing the border to the north to explore the village of extraordinary weirdness known as The Holy City, near Lawton, Oklahoma. Nestled in the measly foothills of the Wichita Mountains, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2009

    The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment

    Author A.J. Jacobs goes honest, female and whipped (but not all at the same time)

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2009

    Now You Can Watch The State Board Of Education Hijinks Live!! On Your Computer

    ​Television just got a lot more entertaining this week. And we're not talking about the Jay Leno show.The State Board of Education announced today that it will be televising its committee meetings for the world to see. (A new law requires them to do so, but we like to think it's just civic-mindedn ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    Why the Hell Not — Again?

    Kinky Friedman announces another run for Texas governor, this time as a Democrat.

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2009

    Houston 101: A Convention Center Built In 64 Days

    ​In 1928, Jesse Jones -- grand poobah of Houston, Lord of Suite 8-F -- was determined to bring national glory to his town by hosting the 1928 Democratic convention. Cleveland, San Francisco and Detroit also wanted the prize, but Jones took a $200,000 check to the bidding committee and got the nod. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    10 Ways To Tell Your Teachers & Staff Are Getting High

    HISD teachers and staff getting arrested for pot and other drugs have become so common lately that we don't even feel like providing all the links to stories we've done on it. You'll have to scroll down on your own.The onslaught of dope arrests is a PR nightmare for the district, which is dispatchin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Sam Houston's Not The First Politician To Be In A Cheesy Ad

    If you needed any more evidence that Comcast was an agent of evil on par with Al Qaeda or whomever makes those peanut-butter-filled pretzels, look no further than the cable company's inescapable local commercials featuring Sam Houston. The former Texas President/Governor is shown engaging in a varie ... More >>

  • News

    November 20, 2008

    Father Time

    If you needed any more evidence that Comcast was an agent of evil on par with Al Qaeda or whomever makes those peanut-butter-filled pretzels, look no further than the cable company's inescapable local commercials featuring Sam Houston. The former Texas President/Governor is shown engaging in a varie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    Big, Big Upset Coming Tomorrow, Says Possibly Untrustworthy Source

    If you needed any more evidence that Comcast was an agent of evil on par with Al Qaeda or whomever makes those peanut-butter-filled pretzels, look no further than the cable company's inescapable local commercials featuring Sam Houston. The former Texas President/Governor is shown engaging in a varie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2008

    Don’t Blame Me. I Voted for the Duck.

    If you needed any more evidence that Comcast was an agent of evil on par with Al Qaeda or whomever makes those peanut-butter-filled pretzels, look no further than the cable company's inescapable local commercials featuring Sam Houston. The former Texas President/Governor is shown engaging in a varie ... More >>

  • Music

    March 20, 2008
  • Calendar

    February 28, 2008

    Sarah Miles Bolam

    A former journalist looks at presidents on film

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Bar Hopping and Political Posturing

    A former journalist looks at presidents on film

  • Calendar

    January 3, 2008

    “Jackie Gendel and Valerie Hegarty”

    Painters’ painters show off their work at CTRL Gallery

  • Calendar

    May 10, 2007

    “Forgers, Fakes and Pirates: Faking the Book”

    See original printings of the Texas Declaration of Independence and Adolph Hitler’s autobiography – Not!

  • Culture

    September 14, 2006

    Capsule Reviews

    A picture of our critics' opinions on local exhibits

  • Culture

    September 7, 2006

    Pop Rocks

    "Power Pathos" presents pop surrealism with Texas ties

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2004

    Couple's Pad

    A local art-school duo sticks it to a new art space

  • Film

    October 28, 2004

    Green Achers

    Undertow relishes the pain and beauty of a reclusive Southern family

  • News

    November 27, 2003

    Turkeys of the Year

    The worst flock-ups of 2003, starting with Big Tom himself

  • Music

    October 2, 2003

    Sleep

    Dopesmoker (Tee Pee Records)

  • News

    September 11, 2003

    Blunt About High Fashion

    Roll up more than your sleeves with this clothing line

  • Culture

    October 24, 2002

    The True-Hearted Traitor

    Why did Benedict Arnold defect? The Alley has an unusual explanation

  • Culture

    July 11, 2002

    Land of the Free

    "Made in USA" gives patriotism a twist

  • News

    April 4, 2002

    The Immigrant's Song

    Carroll Robinson has been running for something ever since he arrived in Houston. Now he may be nearly out of track.

  • Dining

    October 18, 2001

    Stirred and Shaken

    Mark's Maker's Mark Lemonade

  • News

    August 9, 2001

    Punched Out

    Have patience: From the wrath of dangling chads comes computerized dial-a-voting

  • Dining

    December 21, 2000

    Cold Comfort

    Though their usefulness melted away long ago, icehouses continue to float to the surface

  • Culture

    October 19, 2000

    The Spirit of '76

    A musical history lesson

  • Calendar

    December 23, 1999

    Step Right Up

    A musical history lesson

  • Film

    October 14, 1999

    Back to the Beat

    Source pays homage to Kerouac and company

  • Dining

    June 2, 1994

    Thai One On

    Sawadee trades in summery charm and sweet -- but engaging -- Thai cuisine

  • News

    December 9, 1993

    Arming Peggy MacGregor

    Why is this winsome public sculpture, created by Mount Rushmore's sculptor, languishing in disrepair? And where is her arm?

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