The Pummelo

Fever & Fractal #38

2013-05-24T14:28:00.000-06:00

After much thought, delay, some more thought, a long administrative delay, a road trip, lots of catnip, a brand new scratching pole, and plenty of Grumpy Cat memes later, the next installment of Fever and Fractal is up and ready to be read! If you haven't seen F&F before, be sure to either catch up on the comics page or search out Fever & Fractal through the search box. Cheers!

National Police Blotter

2013-05-23T06:22:00.000-06:00

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Woman Bullies & Threatens Herself on Facebook - Authorities Press Charges

2013-05-21T14:42:00.004-06:00

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Missouri Burglar is Burning Toilet Paper in Microwaves After Wiping Homes Clean

2013-05-14T12:44:00.000-06:00

Man Arrests Himself For Free Prison Health Care

2013-05-09T15:49:00.000-06:00

NEW YORK CITY - Ben Reynolds hasn't always had the easy life. He's been laid off twice from decent paying jobs, gone through a tough divorce that took most of his stuff, and his two kids don't even call him "Daddy" any more. He's just "Ben" now. He's always had a bit of a smile on his face through every difficulty, however, and has always tried to look on the bright side of things. That all

Florida School Teacher Fired For Refusing To Give Boss Nude Photos – NOT Because of Her Modeling Photos

2013-05-08T06:18:00.001-06:00

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Professor Says Wearing Kilts Increases Sperm & Libido - Now the Entire Campus Wears Them

2013-05-07T06:10:00.000-06:00

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Report Shows That Reese Witherspoon Was Stoned From a Hooka Bar, Not Drunk on Wine

2013-05-03T12:44:00.000-06:00

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Westboro Baptist Church Says The NBA Wants All Young Boys to Be Gay

2013-05-01T17:30:00.000-06:00

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Conversations With Death: The Stage

2013-04-28T20:51:00.001-06:00

The air crackled, I heard a slow heartbeat and smelled mint and rose hips, a bit unexpected, I felt no sadness, which was also unexpected. “Your life on Earth, what would you compare it too?” The voice was, deep resonant I remembered an actor I worked with, Paul Robeson, I smiled. “An interesting question. Life, life was stage lights, the curtain, the smell of paint and oil. Life was a

The Comics Historian:The Good Duck Artist

2013-04-28T18:58:00.001-06:00

"The Prize of Pizarro" Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #26, June 1959 Who would you say is the greatest influence in your life other than your family and friends? For many people it is a coach, a teacher, a clergy member, a scout leader. Whoever it was though it is usually someone they have in fact met. I can say though without a doubt that other than family and close friends the person who

Sarah Palin Blames President Obama For Lizard Release, Terrorism

2013-04-28T13:06:00.002-06:00

The Argentine Black and White Tegu caused panic in Nebraska PLATTSMOUTH, NE — Officials in this Nebraska town of 6,500 are working with state and federal officials to discover who released 33 rare lizards in the city parks leading to panic and possibly two deaths. Early in the afternoon Saturday someone released 33 rare lizards in town parks. The size strange markings of the lizard led to a

Man Sets Record After Being Fired 40 Times for Sexual Harassment

2013-04-26T11:59:00.000-06:00

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National Police Blotter

2013-04-23T19:28:00.001-06:00

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Comics Historian: Happy Anniversary Man Of Steel

2013-04-21T17:47:00.000-06:00

Superman by Curt Swan, 1960 “Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” This week the inspiration for those classic lines celebrated the 75th anniversary of his creation/first appearance. Of course everyone knows this Superman, there are very few characters in all of fiction as iconic, frankly I would say only Sherlock

Conversations With Death: Spring Storms

2013-04-21T13:31:00.000-06:00

Photo by James Blatter I awoke to the sound of something like bristling leather “Your life on earth, what would you compare it to?” The voice is ancient, yet soothing, there is a scent of cloves and eucalyptus. “So this is the other side?” “Let us say it is way station, not your principal destination, please your life?” “Hmm, given what I remember now, it was a spring storm.”

Rick Perry Spreads More Fertilizer Regarding FEMA And The Moral People Of Texas

2013-04-21T12:39:00.002-06:00

Governor Rick "Jim Dick" Perry swears West, Texas will rise again AUSTIN, TX - Governor Rick "Jim Dick" Perry said today that he has not changed his mind on previous acts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any declaration that the Environmental Protection Agency was a waste of taxpayer’s money regardless of the events in West, Texas. “I stand by everything I've ever said

Sperm Our Savior Author Predicts End of the World

2013-04-17T10:11:00.000-06:00

If Earth were to suddenly stop spinning mankind would not see it coming. That’s according to Sven Anderssen author of “Look at That!” “Sperm our Savior!” and the hotly debated “In the Dark Destructions Creeps or Mom You Don’t Look So Good." Mainly focusing on ways man kind will cease to exist. He has 8 eBooks on the subject. His theories range from the expected giant asteroids and sun going

Major League Baseball Looks for an Injunction Against NBC's Soccer Deal

2013-04-16T14:30:00.000-06:00

Fever & Fractal #37 Part 2

2013-04-12T22:40:00.000-06:00

DEA Warns of New Drug on the Streets: Ice Fish Blood

2013-04-11T12:31:00.000-06:00

Psychologists Say the Eeyore Syndrome Will Extend Your Life

2013-04-09T09:33:00.001-06:00

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Brad Paisley Can't Be Accidently Racist And Be A True Southerner Says Alex Jones

2013-04-08T20:10:00.001-06:00

Radio Host Alex Jones says singer Brad Paisley is a Southern man AUSTIN, TX - Alex Jones wants everyone to know that Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s news duet, “Accidental Racist” isn't in any way representative of the feelings of those proud of their Southern heritage. “Brad Paisley isn't an authentic Southerner,” said Jones on his afternoon broadcast. “A Southern man wears his Skynard

Pummelo Arts: National Poetry Month Day Two, Micro-Poetry

2013-04-07T20:00:00.000-06:00

Photo by James Blatter Today is the first day of National Poetry Month, in honor of that the Pummelo Arts Department will be offering variations in poetry regularly in April. Today we offer more short free verse. The Calling Pine scented breeze, Spine tingles, A child of wilderness awakens, From concrete and asphalt slumber, Running time. Morning Tell me a story, Yours, I will tell you

Joe Theisman Waiting For Next Athlete To Break Leg

2013-04-07T15:18:00.000-06:00

Joe Theisman smiles to hide his tears LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA - Joe Theisman sits looking at looking at a bottle of Super Beta Prostate while waiting for the phone to ring again. “I’m sure it will ring,” says the retired Washington Redskins quarterback. “After all there is at least one more game to be played tomorrow and I’m sure someone will want to know if I've spoken to Kevin again, or what