Fugitive Escapes

Notorious Crime Boss Jo Bonanno has escaped his cell block. Joe is 4 feet tall, dark complexion and shaves his ass only. Jo is considered armed and dangerous. His rap sheet includes strong arm robbery of Cheetah's Fruit Stand. His Modus Operandi is infiltrating covert Militia groups winning their confidence and finally seizing their weapon.
Jo and his accomplices, the Dirty Ho's were last seen traveling South on I-95 in a large black convertible. It's further reported the radio is blasting famous song "Put Da Lime in Da Coconut"
If you see Jo and his Ho's don't approach unless you have Yes Bananas. He loves bananas.

Challenge: Occupy Wall Street

November 11 is Veterans Day. Mitoosense challenges all protesters stop and observe the National Holiday of those who provided you your Freedom. Do the right thing in silence. Stop all the Drum beating and cleanup the grounds. A time for atonement for the Patriots who died to allow you the right to assembly. I'm sure if they could they would be right their with you.
America supports the work you are doing. Keep up the pressure on Washington, DC. Show America you are Patriots with silence on November 11. It will not go unrewarded

Five Minutes With Andy Rooney

Five minutes with Andy Rooney

A Life Goal Fulfilled

By Sandra Davis

Fort Lauderdale, FL. (February 4, 2010) ---I spotted Mr. Rooney immediately — the untamed shock of white hair, those wild eyebrows sporting a separate personality — when he walked in for dinner at the historic, waterfront, 15^th Street Fisheries Restaurant; in town for Super Bowl XLIV, (Latin speak for #44).

It seemed to take a while for diners to be aware of him, and then a hushed acknowledgement of the beloved, national treasure of essay journalism engulfed the large dining room.

Discreetly observing him from a distance while chatting with friends, I noticed, not one restaurant guest approached his table to ask him for his autograph; I was silently proud of our hometown folks for leaving him be.

Still, when he left the restaurant, I had to do it, my reporter muse made me do it: I deliberately walked out after him.

Mr. Rooney has always been at the top of my short list of wanting-to-meet journalism greats. To me, he embodied America, what is good about our country and said what is bad--he certainly took a no holds bared approach when something irritated him.

He was outside near the valet entrance, waiting delivery for what I thought was a rental car. Only humongous sized cars were arriving and departing, so, this didn’t make a bit of sense because none of these vehicles would fit him physically; he is a diminutive man.

I decided to approach him and then wait right along with him, for whatever type of transportation had been arranged; I even thought of offering to drop him off somewhere.

“Mr. Rooney, I asked?” preparing myself for a fuss-budget, acknowledgement, similar to his on-air persona. “Yes, he answered, and turned to me with a sweet, non- curmudgeon smile, “Hello, I said, Welcome to Fort Lauderdale, how are you, sir? “Umm, do you work here, he asked?” In one breathe I said--“No- sir, I –am- a- freelance- writer, live-up-the-street, and- have- been- an- admirer- of- you- for- many- years. “

“Oh, he said with a grin, not- missing- a- beat at age 91, “under employed”? (Who better to know the current state of freelance journalism?) I had to laugh.

Geeze, I said, “You sound just like my father”. He smiled broadly, and those troll doll eyebrows... they sprang up into his forehead and seemingly stayed there.

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“Well, yes, I continued, freelance travel writing has hit a low these past few years; part and parcel of the economy; print and online assignments have been spotty.”

“...and you have worked for?” I gave him the litany of top-tier travel publications, which seemed to pique his interest in this interloper-- for a moment.

He seemed rumpled, fatigued and full from dinner, leaning heavily against a wooden handrail next to the restaurant’s exotic, Coy fish pond; ready for the ordered cab with neon white light that could now be seen speeding down the street toward us.

My parting words to this sweet, polite, old-school gentleman: “You have been my Sunday night forever—thank you sir, for your unequivocal, candid reporting over the years. “

He seemed surprised at my statement, then, looking directly at me, with eyes larger than they seem on screen; he smiled and said with enthusiasm, “Why, thank you very much!”

How I wish there had been the time... to talk about his “Stars and Stripes,” writing days during WW II,

the fabulous, journalism brotherhood of: Maxwell Perkins, (editor to Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe), Jimmy Breslin, Ben Bradlee, Charles Karult; Walter Cronkite, his renowned “60 Minutes” producer Don Hewitt; (both colleague-friends passed away last year)...his new book, and had wished him a happy, belated 91 st birthday; however, my five- lucky- minutes with the great, elder, American essayist was up.

I am thrilled to have met him; savoring every second with this journalism favorite of millions; my never miss on Sunday night’s CBS, “60 minutes” from 1968 to present day...

Fair winds and blue skies, dear Mr. Rooney...

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Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney died yesterday at age 92. Recognized for his contributions to 60 minutes "A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney". It didn't matter how bad the programming was that evening. Viewers would always forgo the last commercial to hear a few minutes of Andy's thoughts.
Andy was a reporter for Stars and Stripes newspaper covering the Eighth Air Force who bombed Germany. The casualties suffered by the Eighth are as legendary as the important damage they inflicted against Nazi Germany. Rooney was not required to actually fly missions. He did so out of respect for the Eighth. He new he couldn't live with himself had he not flown with them. It was the right thing to do. Like all Veterans of combat the message he learned would affect his entire career. Living in the freedom provided by those who died was always in his thoughts. The faces of those who never returned found a home in Andy.

You were never disappointed in his essay. His thoughts and observations of every day life spoke to the viewer who had experienced the same things in their lives. Could be good, could be negative. You weren't expected to agree with Andy. He seemed to like it better that way. Andy Rooney left a lot behind.

Raisin Cain or Shrew Taming

Wow, this story on Herman Cain is taking on a life of it's own. We're not talking 999 either. The story broke of sexual harassment lawsuits filed for inappropriate behaviors with employees at the NRA (National Restaurant Association) .

Whenever sex or race is involved the smallest issue can explode to national discussion. It appears that all of the Networks are on this story that dates back to the Bill Clinton Era.

FOX is also beating this like a drum of yellow journalism. The actions of Herman are buried in the silence of Court Settlements. Neither party are permitted to discuss the fine prints negotiated to protect the guilty. I'm really not sure who was the plaintiff but, I must admit having trouble with the visual of Herman abused by women. It never happens to me and I'm much more attractive than Herman!

In the absents of truth, Cable News Pundits will always offer theoretical substitution for facts. Which is almost as good as journalism. In the hunt is Comedy Centrals own Jon Stewart. Jon does 5 minutes or so mocking the coverage of the Pundits. This is always funnier than the original story. The truth being silenced in Court Order. Jon does this bit showing video of a Monday Fox broadcast The panelist of news guru's is this Shrew who had just broomed in from a Halloween Celebration at Stone Henge and a Short Guy in a suit. If your on TV your automatically an authority on something. One was named Hanity but I'm not sure which was Hanity. Also missing was the Sorcerers Hat and Broomstick from the woman interviewed. This woman reminded me of Seabiscuit and is no Elizabeth Montgomery although, the short guy does resembles Darin.

Anyhow it's all over the Web if you care to waste some personal time. The Shrew who has written a book titled "Demonic". She plugs the book then states " Our Black people are better than their Black people". The divide being her party opposed to another. Then goes on to explain why. As the rant continues the short guy in the suit interrupts the message over and over. The televised exchange begins similar to Taming of the Shrew and ends sounding more like Dred Scott decision. I know sounds terrible but, when Jon Stewart narrates parity for Fox it really is funny. Is to me....

The next day, in jumps none other than Donald Trump. The Donald has found celebrity status of the small screen more profitable than actually being successful. Since Rosie ODonnel went off the air he jumps on any issue to attract attention away from his failed business empire. Trump also stars in his own show on NBC (No Body Cares) where he sits on his ass and fires people for no apparent logic. In addition he plays the part of a Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party that never files. This offers Trump the position of attacking without defending.

He's on Stewart attacking Jon as a racist. Stewart's birth certificate wasn't an issue. You can't do that, Jon is Jewish and all Jews get the Race Card Exemption. Something to do with Nazi Germany I think. Jon commented on the Shrew's video quotation of whom has the best Black people. The next day Jon retaliates against Donald and the prophecy is fulfilled. Donald get his sound bite and Stewart more material for the Daily Show. Trump doesn't fire Stewart cuze Jon has real talent.

Today, another or third woman steps forward with similar empty allegation that also cannot be discussed. Maybe, it's time to tally the women who have not been to Court with Cain? All this about nothing and important issues affecting the election are burned in effigy in Oakland at night.
America's Media Titans have turned the focus of Occupy Wall Street to what Cain does in the sheets. If your following this Yellow Journalism it's you who are the victim. The victim of Media Titans feeding you garbage instead of the News. Detracting from national debates that are important to our future as a Nation.

Who Knew?

The European Union is experimenting with their new toy, the Hadron Collider on the Franco Swiss border. Known as CERN they are busy colliding particles to reveal the secrets of the Universe.
The Russians are building rockets to go to the moon. Asians are exploring new propulsion systems to carry the first humans to Mars.
Meanwhile, America has been secretly working to develop yet another variety of Heinz. Last month America astonished the World with the elusive 58 th variety of Heinz.. Many thought it impossible. I have lived all my life with a mere 57 varieties and finally, 58. Can the flying car be far off. I think not.
Also femenist Lindsey Lohan was returned to jail for a violation of Parole. The Good news is she was out long enough to pose for Playboy. It's thought to be a #1 Best Seller among cell mates.