In an update to Yesterday’s Post, The Navy reports The Truman is going to the Gulf of Mexico.

I know I said this probably wouldn’t happen, but adding a Carrier to the relief fleet is not a bad idea, now that many of the popoulation is being moved to Houston, you need some command and control in the seaways, and another floating facility for refeuling and maintenance. (And SuperCarriers are good for that.)
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September 2, 1945

Japan surrenders, and the worst war in human history comes to a close.

(And the mission to rebuild begins.)

Its the 60th anniversary of that incredible day on the U.S.S. Missouri.

So where are we today?
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He said that he would remain on the bench as long as his health allows. (And he did just that.)

I found out about the death of the Chief Justice this morning as I was reading my morning E-mail.
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So its Labor Day, most of the readers of Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com have the day off. If they were smart, they would not be reading this page right now.

However, if they were smarter, they would be reading this page on Labor Day.

The REALLY REALLY smart ones will have found this page via Google, once Google crawls this mindless banter.

Because The Editors of Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com are proud to present the official Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com Labor Day Movie list.
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I should have mentioned this site before, but I came across it one fine day from our web-friends at Independent Sources. (Of course, looking closer, it appears that there is a partnership of sorts between ISources and BlueFlypaper. They link each other a lot.)

Blue Flypaper by True Blue.

(S)he is no Blame Bush!, but (S)he [the profile claims female] is good for a laugh or two.
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In an interesting turn of events, Bush announced that he was changing his nomination of John Roberts from Associate Justice (replacing Sandra Day O’Connor) to Chief Justice (replacing William Rehnquist).
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Once again, its time for the eagerly-anticipated Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com Searchy Fun.

For those of you who came in late, these are the top 20 search results used to find Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com on the various search engines on the World Wide Web.

As I look over this list, I’m slightly depressed as this is what Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com is famous for…

Lets get to Checking!
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I can’t believe I missed this.

Bridget of GOP Vixen informed me that The Colonel celebrated his 36th year of dictatorship on September 1. (As the Libyans call it “Revolution Day”)
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It is hard not to comment on the varried response to the Death of Chief Justice Rehnquist. The most shocking was Alan Dershowitz vile description of Rehnquist just hours after the holder of this historic and honorable office’s death was announced.
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After buying a few more DVDs to add to my growing collection, I’ve noticed a trend.

While I’m an avid collector of Steve McQueen and Humphrey Bogart movies, My DVD collection is suprisingly full of another actor.

Clint Eastwood
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Finally, the winter solstice of lack-of-the-greatest-sport-in-all-the-known-and-unknown-universe is OVER!

The NFL Season begins in just an hour!

Can you tell I’m excited?
(No Alien Life Form references here.)
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From Bridget at GOP Vixen:

I’d love to see Moammar and John Bolton in a cage match. But they both have their distates for the U.N., so maybe Moammar and Kofi.

To quote the cubicle jungle: “You. ME. CAGE!”

Read the Whole Thing

Opinion-Journal-dot-com has a great article (at least it is nostalgic for me) about the two Senators from Pennsylvania: Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter; and their roles in the SCOTUS nomination process.

The Keystones
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Its hard to believe that Four years ago, I woke up to a nightmare.

The past four years have felt like they were much longer. (And that feeling is not comfortable for me.)

So why does it feel like a lifetime since the disaster that created the National Holiday “Patriot Day”; the incident which launched the United States into a War on Terror? Why does my mind think more time has elapsed?
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Not a good showing for a first game.

Not on a Monday night.

Too many turnovers.
Too many missed opportunities

And David Akers missed two field goals?
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More wisdom from the Opinion-Journal-dot-com and Manuel Miranda

It is unfortunate that we do not scrutinize Supreme Court nominees more often. If we did, Americans would better understand the role of the third branch in their lives and the lives of their children. We would also better know the significance of voting for a Republican or a Democrat for president or senator, the two public offices that decide for the people who shall decide federal cases.

When I hear that the hearing for Justice Byron White in 1962 lasted only 15 minutes and included just eight questions, it becomes obvious why Americans slumbered for decades while the federal courts transformed their culture, rewrote their Constitution, and usurped their rights. Let us hope John Roberts gets asked tough questions, and that he will choose not to answer because a judicial nominee is not a politician. And let us hope the senators of both parties show America what they are about. Debate is the servant of the truth.

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For all you Homestar Runner fans out there:

The Cheat Commandos have a new “adventure”:

Movie Night
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I hope I’m not alone in my concern in the observation that the collected Senators are talking more (in asking questions) than Roberts is when he is answering the obtuse questions.

Update: I know now, I’m not the only one: Here is Ankle-Biting-Pundits-dot-com with statistical proof!

I’ve watched about 20 minutes of live stream video on CSPAN-dot-com, and in answering 2 questions, Roberts talked for maybe 5 minutes.

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In a new search functionality, Google unveils a new beta protocol; Google Blog Search.
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Many cubicle dwellers in this local cubicle jungle know about how fondly The Editors of Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com feel about the underrated country of Djibouti.

(Try to pronounce it, you will giggle.)
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Dad alerted me to this nefarious business venture.

Microsoft Corp in talks with Time-Warner/AOL in Joint Venture Opportunity(s)

This may have something to do with AOL’s looming decision to drop Google, and use MSN, as the service’s default browser..

Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com Analysis: “I guess this is Capitalism’s way of putting all the bad eggs in one basket”
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Proclamation by the President: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters in our Nation’s history and has caused unimaginable devastation and heartbreak throughout the Gulf Coast Region. A vast coastline of towns and communities has been decimated. Many lives have been lost, and hundreds of thousands of our fellow Americans are suffering great hardship. To honor the memory of those who lost their lives, to provide comfort and strength to the families of the victims, and to help ease the burden of the survivors, I call upon all Americans to pray to Almighty God and to perform acts of service.

As we observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina, we pledge our support for those who have been injured and for the communities that are struggling to rebuild. We offer thanks to God for the goodness and generosity of so many Americans who have come together to provide relief and bring hope to fellow citizens in need. Our Nation is united in compassion for the victims and in resolve to overcome the tremendous loss that has come to America. We will strive together in this effort, and we will prevail through perseverance and prayer.

Americans are reaching out to those who suffer by opening their hearts, homes, and communities. Their actions demonstrate the greatest compassion one person may show to another: to love your neighbor as yourself. Across our Nation, so many selfless deeds reflect the promise of the Scripture: “For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in.” I encourage all Americans to respond with acts of kindness in the days ahead. By contributing time, money, or needed goods to a relief organization and by praying for the survivors and those in recovery efforts, we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of those in need.

Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath resulted in a considerable loss of life. We pray that God will bless the souls of the lost, and that He will comfort their families and friends and all lives touched by this disaster. As the American people unite to help those who are hurting, we share a determination to stand by those affected by Hurricane Katrina in the months and years ahead as they rebuild their lives and reclaim their future. We are determined that the Gulf Coast region will rise again. The tasks before us are enormous, and so is the heart of America. We will continue to comfort and care for the survivors. We will once again show the world that the worst adversities bring out the best in the American people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 16, 2005, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina. I ask that the people of the United States and places of worship mark this National Day of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services and other appropriate observances. I also encourage all Americans to remember those who have suffered in the disaster by offering prayers and giving their hearts and homes for those who now, more than ever, need our compassion and our support.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

There are some days, in this Geek-House, that end up being too funny for our own good.

Jeff (roommate) and I were bantering about various political news over the past week, in our own twisted way:

• Me: Joe Biden called, he said you were filibustering
• Me: Ted Kennedy called, he says you lack moral ethics; and a spine
• Me: Al Sharpton called, he says you are an Uncle Tom
• Me: Chuck Schumer called, he says you are a no-good-poopy-head; I figured you would know what he was talking about.

And those are our one liners.

Anyways, after a quip about “The Nuclear Option”, Jeff retorted with a herculean flex, “That’s my finishing move!” a la Professional Wrestling.

Then the jokes, and my creativity, went downhill…
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BOOYA!

The 49ers have always been a sticking point with the Philadelphia Eagles. Until today, the 49ers were the ONLY NFC Team that Donovan McNabb has never beaten. In fact, until today, the niners always won against the Eagles on the Eagles home turf.

Until today.

Now at 1-1, the Philadelphia Eagles are back in business.
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The Bright Side of tonight, in the Football world; at least one NFC East team will lose, as the Redskins play the-most-hated-team-in-football, and the [New Jersey] Giants play the team-with-a-mission, the New Orleans Saints, at “home” in New Jersey.

So by the end of the night, the Eagles will be tied for second place [Last Place] in the NFC East…

… but not for long!
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AVAST! This day be National Talk-Like-A-Pirate day!

This always be a beauty of a day, for this bilge rat of a web-captain.
So Ahoy! all you land lubbers, and share a grog as you explore your pirate roots!

And fire a warning shot across some starboard bow, me hearties!
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Thanks to James Taranto of Best of the Web Today, for this update to International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day.

It ties the Supreme Court hearings with our favorite holiday of the day!

The Dread Pirate [Judge] Roberts
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Good news for all those blogs, like me, who occasionally look at how e-popular they are, because of their blog/website.

Since the events of Katrina, The Truth Laid Bear (One of the most cited web-monitors of Blogs out there) wasn’t keeping up with their crawls.

I looked today, and my visit count and link count almost look normal.
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You know who you are.
You visit Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com subversively.

I know you are out there, I can hear you breathing.

Hattip: The Politburo Diktat
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The other day, I finished Bernard Goldberg’s latest book, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America (And Al Franken is #37). It was an enjoyable read.

The former Senior CBS Correspondant weighs with his opinion on what is going wrong with America; and offers over 100 people as models for the movements which, he feels, are disrupting what makes America great.

—- ==== Spoilers Below ==== —-
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David Akers, a one legged kicker, wins the day.

Wow. (You NEVER hear the phrase “A heroic performance by a kicker”)
But today, you saw one.

Tied 20-20; 2nd and Goal, with 12 seconds left in the game. David Akers who can barely score an extra point, comes onto the field to attempt a painful 23-yard field goal.

The final score, 23-20, and David Akers issues defeat to the Oakland Raiders, moving the Philadelphia Eagles to a winning record of 2-1.

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, David Akers in the man.

I’m sure Mom was proud of her Favorite Eagle.
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Cox and Forkum asks an interesting question, one which needs an answer:

Has anybody seen Kim Jong Il lately? Seriously. A recent photo? A public speech? I heard rumors that he was killed or badly wounded in the April 2004 train explosion. In November 2004 came reports of his posters starting to disappear. In January 2005 there was an unprecedented report of his posters being defaced in protest. And last week I stumbled across this: Kim Jong-il’s Second Son to Inherit Dictatorial Mantle.

North Korea is constantly in the news because of its never-ending cycle of nuclear blackmail (which our politicians help perpetuate), but there are never reports about Kim. Where is he?

Some articles on the topic from last year:

From FrontPageMagazine in December 2004: Kim Jong-il, Missing in Action?.

From The Washington Times in November 2004: Analysis: Mystery still swirls around Kim Jong Il.

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While Supplies Last, the offices of Chuck Schumer are providing a free Credit Reports.

(Latests News. The Offices of Chuck Schumer are not doing that anymore.)
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78-22

So who voted no? Jeremy-Gilby-dot-com has the answer:
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Yesterday, the folks at Sirius Satelite Radio changed-up their 120+ channels, so I had to “reset my Pre-sets” on my AudioVox shuttle.

One good thing that came out of the change were a few new channels, one of which has become one of my new favorites.
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The entirely-to-short second season of Battlestar Galactica is now over.

No more Cylons.
No more Viper-Fu.
No more Space Politics.
No more surley Space Doctors
No more drunken Executive officers
No more insubbordinate flight officers.

*sigh*
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