GOOD MORNING, BLOGTOWN! Sometimes I stare in space, tears all over my face. I can’t explain it, don’t understand it. I ain’t never felt like this before. LET’S GO TO PRESS.
In Burns, Oregon, two ranchers are getting the unasked for help of militiamen and so-called “patriots” across the country to make a stand against law enforcement in order to avoid federal prison. The community is legitimately creeped out by these gun-toting hillbillies, and it could turn out to be a repeat performance of 2014’s Nevada standoff between the Feds and rancher Cliven Bundy.
A magnitude 4.8 quake shook up the northwestern corner of Washington and southern British Columbia yesterday—no injuries or damage were reported.
ICYMI: After refusing for six months, the owners of Oregon homophobic bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa have paid $135,000 in damages.
Congrats to the lucky dogs who attended last night’s screenings of The Hateful Eight in 70mm at the Hollywood Theatre… director Quentin Tarantino dropped by for a visit.
We had a surprise guest at our screenings of @thehatefuleight in #70mm tonight: director #QuentinTarantino himself! pic.twitter.com/SjKY3gMB9z
— Hollywood Theatre (@HollywoodTheatr) December 30, 2015
Much accused comedian Bill Cosby has been charged with aggravated indecent assault and an arrest warrant has been issued for the alleged drugging and assault of a former Temple employee in 2004.
New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early has been shot in the right leg during a hold up while traveling in an Uber.
The National Guard has been called in to rescue people from “historic” and deadly floods in Missouri and Illinois.
Apparently Donald Trump’s nerves are showing, because he intends on spending $2 million a week for campaign ads (rather than relying on free publicity after saying ridiculously wrong things).
In news very few of you will care about, Axl Rose and Slash have agreed to get Guns N’ Roses back together for a performance at Coachella. (Squee?)
Now let’s look at the WEATHER: Oh dear god YES! The sun has returned and will stay with us for at least a week! (Temps in the upper 30s.)
And finally, a priest in the Phillipines has been suspended for delivering Christmas mass while riding a hoverboard… LIKE A BOSS.
