I think the opening skit on SNL lacked something in the writing, perhaps because I don’t buy the underlying premise, but Tina Fey’s impression of Sarah Palin is truly remarkable.
Day: September 14, 2008
The Jerry and Bill Show
Seinfeld has gone full-blown sitcom in his second Microsoft commercial with Bill Gates. Is this working, or have these guys worn out their welcome with the public as well as their “host family”?
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Follow-up, 18Sept: Microsoft has announced they’re pulling the ads.
Monte Schultz wins $5000!
Hey, way to go, Monte!
Monte Schultz Wins $5000 in 49er Rotary Duck Race
Author: 49er Breakfast Rotary Club of Nevada City
Published on Sep 13, 2008 – 3:06:11 PMSaturday, September 13, 2008 – Nevada City resident Monte Schultz is the $5000 first place winner in “Ducks Down Under,” the 17th Annual Gold Country Duck Race, held Saturday (Sept. 13) on Deer Creek in Nevada City.
Schultz, who was out of town and unavailable for the check presentation, will be given his prize this week. He held the ticket for the pink racing duck that emerged from a field of more than 9000 ducks to take top honors in [the] annual event.
Katherine Carpenter won the $1000 runner-up prize and Jocelyne Pletto placed third, winning $500. Many other cash and merchandise prizes were also awarded.
Paulette’s Country Kitchen was the winner of the sponsor’s race.
The duck race is sponsored by the 49er Breakfast Rotary Club of Nevada City. The race is the club’s largest annual fundraiser, providing financial assistance to numerous school youth and community groups.
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Hey, wait a second. “Schultz”? That’s not right, yet a quick check of something leads me to conclude that this really is about our friend Monte Schulz.
Follow-up: Yes, it’s Monte! This line was missing from the original article.
Schultz is a novelist and the son of the late “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles Schultz.
I can’t believe people still get “Schulz” wrong.