11-year-old wins Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off

It looks like the big cabbage contest goes to an 11-year-old this year, and it was a 73 pounder! Another good example of why Alaska is cool.

11-year-old wins Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off

It's gone too far

It's really gone too far with celebrity obsession. That's all I have to say -- you can read the story and form your own opinions. By the way, the first bowel movements from babies are not solid.

"Tomkitten's" 'first poop' goes on display in New York

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Rock Star

I've watched a couple episodes of Rock Star on CBS and decided Dilana is much better than the rest of the group. She's a little odd, but amazing to watch. The way she did Ring of Fire on Tuesday night was outstanding. She may not fit the stereotype of what people think this band should be, but maybe they should have something different.

Roller Derby

I think I am starting to get into roller derby. I've always been interested in the sport, but there is finally more access with new leagues popping up around the country every day. In fact, there was recently a TV show based on the TXRD in Austin, Texas, and a documentary in the final production stages. I think I need to marry a roller derby queen.

Magic?

I'm watching Criss Angel Mindfreak on A&E and I realize that Criss might not be doing illusions at all. I've watched hundreds of illusions, and you can often find the same "situations," but with some of Criss' magic, it seems very different. I'm not a magician, so I don't know, but you think some magic may be real? Either way, it's a damn good show.

English language stuff

The English language is quite interesting when you take a close look at it. One example is the etymology, or the origin of words in the language. Think you have it figured out? Take an etymology quiz and see just how much you know.

Now that we know the origin of the words, how do we put them together? It appears we often do that incorrectly. Avoiding "writerisms" can help you become a stronger writer. Still coming up short? Make an office call to Dr. Grammar to cure your writing ills.