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Girl Scout Cookie Civics Lesson

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season again.

This would be a good time for these girls not only to make money, but also learn something about the country they’re growing up in.

Posted byTed BlockFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020Posted inCommentary, Impeachment, Politics, Satire5 Comments on Girl Scout Cookie Civics Lesson

Stable Genius attends Davos Forum

Given Trump’s(I) status as both a world and business leader, he is naturally sought out for one-on-one interviews with the world’s media, like this one, where CNBC’s Joe Kernan asked Trump(I) to opine about Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, now that Tesla’s market value exceeds both GM and Ford.

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 24, 2020Posted inNews with a Twist, Satire10 Comments on Stable Genius attends Davos Forum

More pizza, fewer vegetables: Trump further undercuts Obama school lunch rules

The Washington Post reported that the “U.S. Department of Agriculture has taken another whack at former first lady Michelle Obama’s signature achievement

Read on as Around the Block reveals the back story behind the rules changes.

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 18, 2020Posted inNews with a Twist, Politics, Satire1 Comment on More pizza, fewer vegetables: Trump further undercuts Obama school lunch rules

CES is always a wonder; but do we really need this stuff?

News with a Twist

Consumer Electronics show should be subtitled, Robots ‘R Us. We report if there are any good ones and scoop what will be next year’s CES star robotic product!

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 10, 2020Posted inNews with a Twist, SatireLeave a comment on CES is always a wonder; but do we really need this stuff?

US government lists Wakanda as trade partner

News with a Twist

Administration announces trade agreement with Wakanda and will use kryptonite against Iran.

Green kryptonite said to offset Trump’s orange look.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 22, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Politics, SatireLeave a comment on US government lists Wakanda as trade partner

Ukraine election interference? Trump: “Putin told me!”

News with a Twist

Trump: Ukraine did it. Putin told me.

Founders apoplectic – Debating next steps

Posted byTed BlockDecember 20, 2019March 23, 2020Posted inImpeachment, News with a Twist, Satire2 Comments on Ukraine election interference? Trump: “Putin told me!”

Trump frustrated with toilets

News with a Twist
Satire

Trump says people are flushing toilets 10-15 times. Orders new standards and new toilets.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 9, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Satire1 Comment on Trump frustrated with toilets

Giant invasive mussel species living in New Jersey ponds

News with a Twist

Giant New Jersey Chinese mussel invasion — problem for some, opportunity for others: Restaurants; Chris Christie.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 1, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Politics, Satire2 Comments on Giant invasive mussel species living in New Jersey ponds

Ron Johnson disparages Vindman before testimony

News with a Twist

Trump defenders go lower and lower with each passing day.

Posted byTed BlockNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, Satire1 Comment on Ron Johnson disparages Vindman before testimony

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